A Modcloth Stylish Surprise

I'm sure any long term reader of my blog will know by now that I have serious lust for Modcloth. They have some of the cutest and most adorable prints and I want all of their dresses. All of them. So when I saw they were doing their occasional 'stylish surprise' packages I just had to grab one! For $20 you can get a dress in your size, but you have absolutely no idea what dress you'll get. I've ummed and aahed a few times about doing it when I've gotten the newsletter emails about it, and finally decided to go for it this time. $20 keeps you under the limit for custom charges and isn't too huge of a risk if you get something you don't like. Plus, in the UK, Modcloth stuff is popular and in demand for selling second hand, so I went for it!

And this is the dress I got! Totally different to anything I would usually opt for because of the brown/tan colour tones, but actually, a really lovely piece. No sleeves, nipped in at the waist, cute pleats in the skirt, very me style. It's chiffon and fully lined, I think I snagged a real bargain here. I did a bit of googling of the print and found the original dress on Modcloth, it was originally $64.99, wow! It's the 'I Rest My Grace Dress in Feathers'.

The print is really fun, all feathers and random swirls in blues, oranges, greens, blacks and more. It almost has a hint of owl to it. I never wear brown, but because it has the touch of black in it I paired it with my trusty pleather jacket from Matalan and my favourite Demonia faux leather boots. I think it's going to be a good one for feeling a bit more dressed up in the summer because of the chiffon fabric.

While I lucked out and got something different and cute for my wardrobe, not everyone got so lucky. Several other plus size bloggers really didn't do so well! Becky of Very Hungry Faterpillar got sent a jumper instead of a dress which is a total no. Mookie hasn't blogged hers yet, but she got 2 and one was essentially a wedding dress, so keep an eye on her blog in case she shares. I would definitely give it another go because $20 isn't a huge risk and I love so much of what Modcloth do.

Have you given their stylish surprises a go? What did you get and what did you think?

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

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LovedRobe : Daisy Jacket Review

When I first moved back from Norwich, my wardrobe was dire. It involved black 3/4 length skirts, plain t shirts and full length leggings. I was so quiet and I was scared to dress nicely. My Mum took me out shopping to cheer me up, and she convinced me to try a dress unlike anything I'd ever worn. It was pink! And it was by Lovedrobe. That dress really started something for me, so when the chance came to work with Lovedrobe I couldn't resist messaging them.

Lovedrobe asked me to pick out something from their store to review, and I knew immediately what it would be!

And it had to be this stunning Daisy Print Chiffon Jacket* £42 reduced to £21 in the sale.

Available in black or blue, I fell in love with this jacket as soon as I saw it, and boy it did not disappoint! The chiffon is such gorgeous quality. Thick, but not too thick, and the print is beautiful. That daisy pattern is adorable and the long sleeves make this a perfect transitional piece for late summer into autumn.

I couldn't resist a twirl! The front of the jacket has a waterfall effect, and it is longer at the back. I sized up as I like these sort of jackets to be slightly oversized and I am glad I did. The chiffon has no give to it, so if you aren't sure which size to order, size up.

I'm 5ft 11, and this is a lovely length on me, and the sleeves are long enough which is always wonderful! On someone shorter I think it would also be incredible. I can just see this dressing up a LBD and really adding the wow factor. I love it and can't wait to wear it out!

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

*this jacket was gifted to me for review purposes. In no way does this affect my opinions which are entirely my own.