Kente Vibing
Posted: November 13, 2018 Filed under: Buy Me!, Clothing, Uncategorized | Tags: African Fabric, African Print, ankara, dress, Fatshion, kente, Plus size 4 CommentsThinking…….. you know, I don’t think I have ever owned a yellow dress before? I have a yellow shirt, yellow tees, yellow and purple floral trousers but I have never owned a yellow frock. This past scorcher of a summer I was looking for one but with no success, nothing gripped me. Now that winter is here I have found the perfect one and even though I will soon have to wear it with tights I will still be twirling on regardless because this one is tops. I may be a little biased because I made it but you can’t fail to be taken in by that kente print.
During this brief 8 seconds of sunshine I whipped off my jacket and struck a pose.
The dress is handmade by me under a new label called “Paree” which is a Mandinka word meaning “well dressed”. The label is another label of love for me as it focuses on the beautifully vibrant ankara wax prints worn throughout Africa. Prints that I just cannot get enough of. This print isn’t wax/ ankara, its based on Ghanaian kente cloth which is a brightly woven cloth often filled with meaningful symbols.
It has pockets! WHOOP WHOOP!
It has a vintage influenced full circle shape which almost had me doing a Marilyn Monroe in the street.
I LOVE this dress and because its made from a cotton/ polyester fabric it needs minimal ironing. Double win! They are available to order through Beloved Endeavour on Etsy though I am also working on a second Etsy store called Paree which will be exclusively African prints. What do you think? Likey or no likey? Are there any other variations you would like to see? Different sleeve lengths, necklines etc?
Striped Again
Posted: July 19, 2018 Filed under: Clothing, My Wardrobe | Tags: dress, fashion, Fatshion, M&S, Marks and Spencer, Nautical, stripes, Summer Leave a comment*Blowing the dust off the blog*
I’ve missed you guys. How have you been?
I’m back after an invigorating mini shopping spree in Marks & Spencer. I was shattered after work last week but was suddenly revitalised after seeing that the Marks and Spencer sale had started. M&S like many retailers is struggling on the high street and in addition to that they get a fair amount of stick about their ranges not being that great. I disagree. I actually like old Sparkys especially the Autograph range. Many of my summer tshirts over the past few years have come from there too. The only range I really don’t have much love for is Per Una though I can see the appeal for other people. Marks and Spencer will always have a special place in my heart. So will stripes. Stripes might have a slightly loftier position within my soul as I have rarely met a stripe I didn’t like. Breton stripes, candy stripes, chevron stripes- they all turn my head, even more so than polkadots but not as much as jumpsuits. Jumpsuits are my first fashion love but don’t even get me started again.
Please ignore the mess, this is my sewing room!
Dress and Cardi: Marks & Spencer
Necklace: Cos (old)
Bag: H by Henry Holland at Debenhams (old)
Shoes: Primark (old)
Item of the Week 15/06/2018
Posted: June 15, 2018 Filed under: Item of the Week, Uncategorized | Tags: Asos Curve, dress, Fatshion, fatshionista, Item of the Week, Plus size 1 Comment
ASOS Curve, £35
December Wedding
Posted: December 27, 2017 Filed under: Clothing, My Wardrobe | Tags: Asos, Asos Curve, dress, Fatshion, fatshionista, Plus size, psblogger, Shining Seren, vintage, wedding 5 CommentsHow are you good readers doing? I know its been a while since I last posted but I am thankfully still alive. I hope you are having a lovely festive season and catching up on rest and recuperation as well as with family and friends.
I have definitely been doing ALL of that and one of the ways I’ve caught up with family was by attending my cousin’s wedding last week. It was a BEAUTIFUL event in gorgeous surroundings and it was wonderful to reunite with family members I haven’t seen for years.
What did I wear? Its winter and I was SO tempted to just bundle up in something with a high neck and long sleeves but I figured nah, I don’t buy winter coats for no reason so I opted for girly dress with an autumnal theme………
Ain’t it gorgeous? Now I’m not one for off the shoulder dresses as I have yet to find a sturdy enough strapless bra to keep the girls aloft, but I loved this frock so much I thought I would buy it anyhow. I adjusted it slightly by adding rouleau loops and beads to the back so that I could have the off the shoulder bits on the shoulder. I’m wearing the size 24.
This worked well though it did make the middle of the back collapse a bit so I needed to make a few minor adjustments.
Obligatory mirror selfie
I found this gorgeous 1950s vintage fascinator on Etsy at His n Her Vintage that I LOVED as soon as I saw it and it was a perfect match for the dress.
I bought a new lippie a few weeks previously and it was another precise pairing.
Lipstick- Bare Minerals, Hustler
The shoes I have had for about 4 years but never worn. I bought them (from Clarks) because I loved the colour but had zippo to wear them with so they stayed pristine in their box until this day. Jewellery- Earrings by Shining Seren
I had a great day and the only downside is that I returned home minus one earring. Handmade. Silver. I have had them for years. I could cry.
Last man standing.
FREE SHIPPING!
Posted: July 21, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage, Uncategorized | Tags: Beloved Endeavour, dress, fashion, Fatshion, fatshionista, FREE, Hell Bunny, Plus size, SHIPPING, shopping Leave a comment
Roll with the Punches
Posted: June 25, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage | Tags: Beloved Endeavour, curvy, dress, fashion, Fatshion, fatshionista, Hell Bunny, Plus size, retro, style Leave a commentIts been a funny ole week. Two of the pop up events in my last post were scheduled for this week and neither of them actually happened as they were cancelled by the organisers for one reason or another. All my hard work to prepare just down the toilet. Still, it could all be a lot worse. I have a lot to be thankful for so I really can’t complain too loudly. All I can do is keep on pushing and dance with Darlene.
Dancing with Darlene
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Darlene is my trusted Kennett & Lindsell mannequin that I bought on Ebay a couple of years ago for a mere fraction of her true value and she is really serving me well. Darlene is wearing the size 2XL Hell Bunny Tutti Fruiti dress that is approx. a size UK18 and as you can see, it fits all her curves perfectly. I’m wearing the 4XL Monte Carlo dress which is officially the equivalent to a size 22 but the fabric has some stretch so I’m just about able to fit my size 24/26 body into it. It fits me very closely but evidently, that hasn’t stopped me.
Hands down my dress of the season. I love the low back and the fact that its got pockets. No bra peepage at the sides of my boobs either. I’ll still be wearing it in the autumn, just adding layers of tights and cardigans. Oh- it has pockets too. It’s a done deal.
Both dresses available at Belovedendeavour.com
Pop up Events
Posted: June 22, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage, Clothing, Information and Events, Uncategorized | Tags: dress, fashion, Fatshion, Hell Bunny, Plus size, Plus size fashion, pop up shop, retro, vintage Leave a commentUnfortunately today’s pop- up event in Victoria has been cancelled by the organisers but tomorrow’s event at the same location will still take place. Here are some other dates for your diary…..
Floral Dance
Posted: June 11, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage, Buy Me!, Clothing, Uncategorized | Tags: Beloved Endeavour, dress, effyourbeautystandards, fashion, Fatshion, floral, ootd, Plus size, psootd, Simply Be, Summer, Topshop Leave a commentOutfit from 11th June. It wasn’t quite warm enough for sleeveless but did that stop me? NOPE.
Dress from belovedendeavour.com
Plus size dress
plus size dress
plus size fashion
Dress: Beloved Endeavour
Shoes: Simply Be (sold out)
Bag: Topshop (sold out)
Fashion Fest
Posted: June 4, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage, Information and Events, Uncategorized | Tags: Birmingham, Birmingham Fashion FEstival, dress, events, fashion, Plus size Leave a comment
Looka here people, Beloved Endeavour is hitting the streets! Birmingham Fashion Festival is a free event taking place on June 22-25 in various locations around the city. Lots of new brands and designers will be there taking part in catwalk shows and allsorts. I will be there waving the plus size banner on June 22 and 23rd only (Thurs and Fri) at the event in Victoria Square, with a shoppable stand. It would be great to see you there- let’s make it a date!
New Arrivals!
Posted: June 1, 2017 Filed under: Beloved Endeavour Vintage, Buy Me!, Clothing, Uncategorized | Tags: Beloved Endeavour, dress, fashion, Fatshion, fatshionista, floral, jacket, Peplum, Plus size, print, psblogger, Skirt, suit Leave a commentFloral prints abound!
Two skirt suits with a dash of sassiness now available at belovedendeavour.com.
Fat Girls Like Nice Clothes Too 
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