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NEWS- Dorothy perkins goes plus size

October 9, 2015 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Three cheers for Dorothy Perkins. woop woop woop.

I hope I am not the only one that’s excited about this new development. I have been a HUGH fan for Dorothy Perkins. I remember being in school and never being able to get trousers to fit my long legs. Dorothy Perkins was the only shop that could save me from wearing skirts in the winter because I could not find black trousers to fit. I remain loyal to them for that very reason.

Check out some of my favs from the new range.

You know I love sparkly things so this top is so up my street. Looks a perfect length too.

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/new-in-2652762/new-in-plus-size-4856789/dp-curve-charchol-split-side-embellished-top-4858172?bi=0&ps=200

Am sorry, its another sparkly number. But this time with a little shoulder sexyness. hehehe

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/new-in-2652762/new-in-plus-size-4856789/dp-curve-gold-sparkle-coldshoulder-jumpsuit-4857412?bi=0&ps=200

I have chosen this dress because checks are totally trending this season. The model wore it exceptionally well.

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/new-in-2652762/new-in-plus-size-4856789/dp-curve-monochrome-dog-tooth-check-tunic-dress-4863867?bi=0&ps=200

I have real reason for choosing this skirt as my final piece other than it just looks awesome.

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/new-in-2652762/new-in-plus-size-4856789/dp-curve-navy-and-silver-zig-zag-4857207?bi=0&ps=200

A Tall and plus size thumbs up to DP for this fabulous collection. The only down side is that I would have loved to see more colour in the range. If you ask me they played it safe.

Till next time xx

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Bright Hues

October 9, 2015 ijaykheavens 4 Comments

Sooooo a few weeks ago I become a Godmother for the very first time. Not totally sure what this new role would entail but I am completely humbled and over joyed to have even been considered. In a rather shallow manner “what to wear” was one of the first things on my mind💭💭💭💭. Yes this topic was phone conversation worthy and I am glad that wearing white was ruled out early on in the conversation. And then it hit me….

Bright hues would be brilliant for a baptism

There you have it, todays look was born.

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I have been looking for a yellow blazer this shade for the longest, well, since I saw Gabrielle Union looking fabulous in one on season 1 of BMJ. Then I spotted this beauty in my local Topshop on the sales aisle. The icing on the cake was when I noticed that it was TALLLLL!!! ( Winning 👌👌🙌😄)

Not a bad match huh?

Let me know your thought on this look… you likie?

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Jacket from Topshop

Dress from River Island

Shoes from Newlook

Handbag from BHS.

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Hello Miss Grey

October 9, 2015 ijaykheavens 2 Comments

This whole grey hair thing has been taking the world by storm. I never really understood why people have been resisting mother nature for many years with the use of anti-ageing products yet happily speed up the greying process by dying their hair grey.

swwwooooossshhhhh………..

Totally over my head. Luckily for you , I am not sharing my new hair colour with you today. But I have re-discovered my love for grey clothing.

I usually shy away from grey’s in the summer because they are the worst for showing the world that you can’t handle the heat.

The poor J Hud…..

SOoo..I am just re-educating myself on how to wear Grey. As things cool down in London town I can comfortably wear this beautifully elegant colour without worrying about …. *covering eyes* sweat patches.

The one thing I love about grey is that you can work it as black( of-course nothing can be or ever replace black), but it is a pretty good base colour to add colour to.

Today’s outfit is a very plain and simple tunic dress. Less was definitely more here and totally flattering

I completed this outfit with patent nude sandals. These shoes were a gem from good ol’ Marks and Spencer a while back. I particularly like the perspex heel on them and the block heel makes it a breeze to walk in.

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Dont forget to let me know your experiences with wearing GREY in the comments box below

Dress from Asos Tall

http://www.asos.com//ASOS-Tall/ASOS-TALL-Tunic-Dress-With-Side-Splits/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5226988

Handbag from The Outnet

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Halston-Heritage/Two-tone-leather-shoulder-bag/592370

Jacket from Sheinside

http://www.shein.com/Grey-Long-Sleeve-Lapel-Pockets-Oversized-Coat-p-186051-cat-1735.html

Necklace from Sheinside

http://www.shein.com/Silver-Diamond-Chain-Necklace-p-201030-cat-1755.html

Shoes from Marks and Spencer

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Favourite Fall Flats

October 2, 2015 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Hey Guys, I just wanted to share with you some of my Favourite Fab Fall Flats… yikes.. that’s such a tongue twister. I would not say it in a hurry if I were you.

I do love my flat days, especially for the times when practical and comfort are the rule of the day.

I fell in love with these nude patent pumps just because of the embellishment *coveringface* is that sad?? Yes I can be super girlie and I would say YES to some sparkles any day.

So pretty!

Brogues have never been so trendy. Topshop really pushed the boat out with this contrast toe cap, lace-up front and cut out style.

Hope you like my Fab Fall flats collection. Do let me know which trendy flats you have added to your shoe collection recently.

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Nude MOONSTONE Flat Shoes- ASOS

http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-moonstone-flat-shoes/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5256480&clr=Nude&SearchQuery=nude+flat+shoes&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=61&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=2

Black Krave cut out Brogues- Topshop

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/flats-459/krave-cut-out-shoes-4460592?bi=41&ps=20

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Time machine … where art thou?

September 30, 2015 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Take me back plssss…
This time last week I was getting ready to embrace the new me… the older and somewhat more mature me. (Ha).
I planned a quiet night so at approximately 10.37pm on the Tuesday 22nd September I made a reservation at Steam and Rye.

I have to give it to them, they confirmed the reservation first thing in the morning. So for my fellow last minute.comers this could be ideal for u.
GREAT venue although parking was a nightmare. Nothing gets past me… I managed to get FREE parking some 2 streets down Leadenhall Road

A very vintage feel to the deco upstairs with dated boxes and brief cases.

No I have not applied any filters…this is the setting and feel of the sitting area. Pretty cosy if that’s the feel your going for but damn difficult to read the menu.

All in all the food was not great but there was a great ambience about this venue.
They make a pretty good strawberry daiquiri so that makes up for everything.

Cheers to a lovely evening.

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Fashion has no eyes

September 29, 2015 ijaykheavens 2 Comments

I recently changed my hair as you might have noticed from my pictures .

I have had a few compliments as to how fashionable a full fringe looks on me. Fashionable is definitely good but this fringe is sooo long.. I can hardly see without tilting my head back.

They say the eyes are the windows to ones soul so I want to showcase mine.

I have been using the Benefit Eye Bright from Boots to give my eye a wider and brighter appearance.

This is so worth the £15.50

Take care not to over apply as it can look slightly odd if done over the top.

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Champers in the sky

September 27, 2015 ijaykheavens Leave a comment

Soooooo ….. I did the craziest thing today. I bit the bullet and booked to have Taittinger in the sky courtesy of Events in the sky (London in the sky)
I have noticed that this has come to London every September for the last 2 years.

I get bored easily so am always on the look out for the next thrilling experience. I am slowly embracing the fact that I secretly enjoy the rush and adrenaline.

This was my birthday treat…(my birthday was on the 23rd of September) what a way to start the new age💥💥💥💥

So about this experience. The pictures speak for its self. Totally breathtaking and nothing like anything I have ever done before.

I did not realise just what I had signed up for until we were 30 metres high. It doesn’t sound very high but believe me…. it’s high enough for you NOT to want to look down.
This food was light but very very tasty Courtesy of Kurobuta. I will be checking out the restaurant very soon.

I could go on but you just have to experience it yourself.

Truly a once in a lifetime experience

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I thought you might like to see what I wore. Although the sun was out it was a little chilly and breezy up there so dress warm.

Jacket from Topshop (tall)
High neck top from River Island
Joni Jeans from Topshop
Shoes from Topshop
Hand bag from BHS

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Perfect Pleats

September 26, 2015 ijaykheavens 9 Comments

Skirts are essentials in every ladies wardrobe. How much better when the skirt is a midi, pleated and printed.

Yessss🙌🙌. That’s triple glory in my books.

Pleated skirts have an element of “back to school” and it reminds me of my much cherished school days. I hated my pleated kilt skirt back then. Who would have known that I would be investing in pleated skirts now. On a more serious note, this skirt is lush and it would make the perfect center piece for every outfit.

I am obsessed with movement and this skirt has got it all and a bag of chips. Although not part of the tall range at Topshop, I just had to click buy.

The sad part of life is that you can’t always get what you want, when you want it.

So this is my secret.

When I can’t find a style in the tall range, I always check out the standard range. Generally I can get away with a midi length in the standard range.

Ta daaa!!!

Never let your height make you feel disadvantaged

This shirt works so well as a high waist number. Can you see what I mean by the length. Perfect for my long legs

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See you on the next post

xox

Top- Primark

Skirt- Topshop

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/skirts-449/daisy-print-pleated-midi-skirt-4622965?bi=60&ps=20

Shoes- Zara

Bag- Zara

Necklace -River Island

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Soft layering

September 18, 2015 ijaykheavens 4 Comments

The only way to survive the winter chill is to layer up. I also like to use this survival tip during the autumn but to a lesser degree by SOFT LAYERING.

This sounds more technical than it actually it. Essentially it requires the laying for thin layers of clothing to achieve a cosy look as I have done here. I styled this look for my Podiatry appointment today. Its been raining cats and dogs yet the temperature is still in the high teens. Getting dressed in the morning has just gotten even more hard and confusing to avoid not being too hot during the commute and not freezing in the evening. I literally threw on layers all in the name of trying to keep warm andddddddddd Voila !!!.. a pretty trending/ edgy soft layered look.

I like this look because it can easily go from a day to a evening look, i mean drinks after work kinda vibe. My scarf was bought donkey years ago from Topshop (I am not sure why I keep using animal idioms…. promise, this is the last one). It never gets old and the fringed ends add some much needed movement to this outfit, totally bringing it to life.

Hope you liked this throwing on layers look. Dont forget to connect with me so we can be friends on instagram @ijaykheavens. See you on the next post

Scarf from Topshop

Black sleeve top from Primark

Treggings from Topshop Tall

Sleeveless jacket from Topshop Tall

https://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&productId=18218483&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&krypto=SFx3486rqBj0d%2FQa2jiWsl6xrRCCDs0ra4ezOWRThxU4uRhxA0BOYwDqE1%2BflbLL6ZskJJRtNEJ3ZkvP12PuJ61qI%2FBpQOJCWSqLK6Nv1yeokBm4se0Gia3LwxWvSLCGAtVxGPU3cNi1rUKyecDcqQ2rktMrL8MhWXaJKr9BV9Do1U0LlhoWBO1fOODLi6BQ

Shoe boots form Dorothy perkins

Handbag from Halston heritage bought from The Outnet

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Halston-Heritage/Two-tone-leather-shoulder-bag/592370

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Upgrade your 9-5

September 4, 2015 ijaykheavens 2 Comments

Upgrading your 9-5 is not easy but it CAN be done. Interestingly, I did just that by making 2 simple changes…… to my outfit. I am talking about how I updated my 9-5 work look;););)
I am the worst for not making an effort when going to work.
But the following saying really got me thinking:

“Dress the way you want to be addressed”

Getting the balance between looking chic for work yet not over the top is a daily battle. But I think I have nailed the 2 staple peices to update any work outfit.
As we say sayonara to summer and hello fall; jackets, coats, trench coats and classic heels are the only way forward. Make sure you do not get left behind.

These shoes are the business but I can’t help but see them as casual when I wear it to work

Angle grazer trouser are great for work. They are super versatile and very comfort. With these you can bring some colour to any work environment.
Remember smart does not have to mean boring!!