Floral and Mesh Stripes OOTD*

When it comes to dressing up for more formal occasions, keeping that feeling of 'me' is so important. It can be hard when you have a more alternative style to feel like you've dressed up enough for an occasion whilst still also feeling like yourself. Thanks to City Chic's range at Evans however, I've found some really beautiful pieces that fit the bill wonderfully.

Dress - City Chic at Evans*

Lace Jacket - City Chic at Evans*

I've featured this jacket in another blog post (here) but I totally adore it and always reach for it. It adds an extra layer of warmth but nothing too bulky, and it's a more dressed up way of wearing a biker jacket. I always reach for a biker jacket so this fills me little punk heart with glee. It is SO versatile and I adore it.

This dress has something about it. The print is gorgeous, the floral with mesh stripe inserts is a great combination and the colour tones are incredible. This is a classic fit and flare dress, but they do have this dress in other silhouettes too if something a bit more unusual is more your style. It is so soft and incredibly made, City Chic is a brand I really enjoy and their quality is consistently fantastic. If you like dresses that are a bit different, have a hint of goth or have their own little quirks, check them out. I'm forever eyeing up their range on Evans and wishing I could buy it all!

Just a note on City Chic's sizing, Evans has their XXL listed as a size UK 24, and this is the largest size. However, this size chart has been taken direct from City Chic and doesn't seem to have been converted from US to UK sizes, so their XXL is more of a 26/28, so check your measurements rather than relying on the size conversion they have listed on their website.

These photos are from my photoshoot with the wonderful Shannon Swift. I don't usually share photos of me sat down, subconsciously or not I tend to pose in ways that are more flattering than these photos are. Shannon got me to pose sat down and I love that she pushed me to do something different. And her lighting is EVERYTHING.

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

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*denotes items gifted for review purposes. In no way does this impact upon my opinions which are entirely my own.

Lace Dreams with Evans*

Ever see an item of clothing and just know that it is meant to be on your body? That happened with this jacket. This is the City Chic MOD Biker Jacket* from Evans, and it is one of the best things I have ever worn. City Chic have been stocked on Evans for a little while but I hadn't had chance to try them out, but Evans kindly sent me some pieces for a photoshoot I did recently (photos coming soon!) and one of them was this absolute beauty. 

Jacket - City Chic MOD Biker Jacket from Evans*

Dress - Alice and You Mesh Skater Dress from ASOS

Harness - Pentagram Harness by Malice

Necklace - Double Daggers by BloodyMary Metal

Boots - Demonia (no longer available)

Sunglasses - Sorority Princess by Quay Australia

This outfit feels like peak Kitty, like I have finally achieved the plus size outfit of my dreams. The mesh dress is actually two layers, a simple camisole dress, and then the mesh skater dress is a totally separate layer, so you could wear it over anything you liked. It sold out almost immediately on ASOS, but you never know, it might come back into stock! To make it look a bit more put together I wore my favourite Malice harness underneath it. There are a lot of companies that make harnesses, and a lot who have ripped off this design, but Malice are the originators and I adore them!

Oh this jacket, this jacket is just everything. I love a biker jacket, and this is something truly exceptional. The actual jacket is sheer lace, so whatever you wear underneath it is visible which I love. So often I feel like a jacket hides an outfit, but not this one!

The details of this jacket are just everything. It has functioning zip up pockets that are big enough for your phone to fit in comfortably, and these lovely mesh straps give more depth to it.

It zips up on one side which is a favourite style of mine, the lapels have a mesh underside and the hardware is all silver. Silver hardware is SO rare these days and it's my favourite!

The sleeves have a zip up them too, I've worn the jacket with them unzipped with the sleeves rolled up too and it looks awesome both ways.

The fabric of this jacket means that while it adds some warmth, it isn't too warm, so I can see this being my go-to jacket for those cooler summer evenings. Every time we go out lately to somewhere I know will be on the warmer side I opt for this and always get compliments on it!

This outfit is just me in a way that plus size fashion doesn't often allow me to feel. It felt liberating and incredible to wear something that is exactly what I want, rather than just making do.

The City Chic range on Evans is definitely a new favourite and I wish I'd tried it out sooner!

Much love,

Kitty xxx

Surprise Flowers to Say Thank You : Elle King

*denotes an item that was gifted to me. In no way does this impact upon my opinions which are entirely my own.