I remember flicking through the pages of magazines like Vogue and Pulp when I was a budding young photographer and swooning over all manner of editorial fashion shoots. I always wished that there were more editorial shoots featuring women with bodies like mine, with clothes that were available in my size, and holy moly does 17 Sundays deliver this in their AW15 lookbook or what?!
Drawstring Denim Jacket | Backstreet Slouch Jersey Joggers
Winter is coming. And with it, jeans weather. I spent years trying to find plus size jeans and now I find myself overwhelmed by choice. Straight leg, bootleg, jeggings, short length, long length… whatever kind of jeans is your jam – it’s out there! A few of you have mentioned that you’re on a budget, and I hear ya! I’ve gone on a hunt and found some great plus size jeans for under $100.
As women, we are told that we should cover ourselves up. To dress a certain way. We are taught to hide ourselves, and our bodies. We are told that we are less worthy because of our gender. We are taught shame. There is a lot we learn, in this business of being a woman.
I’ve been in Rotorua over the last week for the Crankworx mountain biking festival, and decided to channel my inner mountain bike babe in skinny jeans, flannel checks and a flat cap. It’s a style that’s a little bit different from my usual girly look, but it really got me in the mood for wearing more checks this autumn and winter. And more flannel. And a cap. Oh dear, what’s happening to me?
My beloved baby brother (who is 28 years old and well over six foot, so clearly not a baby anymore) got married at the beginning of March, toes nestled in the sand of Matai Bay in Northland. It was a gorgeously sunny day, with the sun streaming down, and I’m so glad I had decided to wear a cool flowing maxi dress.
