Why being comfortable is so important for me at the moment.

It is no secret that I have a chronic illness called Fibromyalgia, but at the moment that is topped off with some pretty severe gastro issues (due to complications with routine surgery last year). Quite honestly, I am not feeling good at the moment...If we're being real, I feel like shit. These stomach issues are making life very difficult for me and it's all just very tiring, very disheartening and it's making day to day life really hard.

I recently signed with a management company which I AM SO EXCITED about but I just wish I was in better health as I'm currently not feeling at my best and I really want to feel better so I can throw myself into lots of work and projects. I've been spending a lot of time at home recently as I've been too uncomfortable to be out and about and I've also not been making plans as all I seem to do at the moment is cancel them.

Cancelling on your friends/family constantly is draining for all those involved. I have to try and listen to my body and pace myself and if looking after my health means missing Drake gigs and birthday dinners; then so be it. I hate having to constantly let my friends down but at the end of the day; your health is more important sometimes most of the time!

I have learnt to mask my Fibromyalgia pain, put a front on things and get on with the task/job at hand but this stomach problem is next level and it's making simple things like dressing pretty hard. Everything tight hurts me as it digs into my tummy, tights hurt, jeans are a no-go as well. It's making things hard for me as it's really limiting my outfit choices. I'm wearing leggings today and even they are putting excess pressure on my tummy...it's all so sexy isn't it?!

The key for me at the moment is to dress as comfortably as possible so this means loose, oversized, flowing garments. I need to feel like I've simply swaddled myself in my bed sheet and that nothing is digging in! I managed to shoot some outfits last week and this is literally the perfect outfit for those who want to slay whilst being comfortable all day! The skirt is loose and doesn't hurt at all and can we talk about that beautiful colour please? I love the tie detail on the jumper, it gives it a point of difference from your standard jumper and you can hitch it up to any height you like. 

"the perfect outfit for those who want to slay whilst being comfortable all day"

Photographs by JKGPhotography 

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1. Maxi Skirt | 2. Jumper | 3. Slip on Denim shoes 

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The #EverywearChallenge Part IV - Styling a Trench Jacket

For the final instalment of my collaboration with Marks & Spencer, I'm going to show you how I decided to style this Trench Jacket. Check my previous posts where as part of the #TheEverywearchallenge; I've styled up four basic wardrobe staples. 

This lil throw-on jacket is perfect for this time of year as it's got a whole load of fancy fabric tech going on with it and it's also perfect for layering. When it warms up in London, I hate dragging round a big bulky coat! This lightweight jacket is perfect as you can throw it on over your shoulders, ram it in your bag when you don't need it or layer it under a longer coat like I did in these outfit pics.

The Ultimate Jacket

Photographs by JKGPhotography 

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1. The Jacket | 2. Navy Skirt similar here | 3. Striped Top (comes up oversize) | Trainers | 4. Trench Coat 

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The #EveryWearChallenge Part III - Styling the Ultimate Jean

In my previous posts, I introduced my latest collaboration with Marks and Spencer's and showed you all how I decided to style the ultimate white shirt and classic summer mules. In this third instalment I want to show you how I styled The Ultimate Jeans.

The Ultimate Jeans

The thing I love most about a pair of jeans is the fact they are a bit of a blank canvas for you to do what ever you like with. I know jeans can also be a statement piece in your look but with a classic skinny; the world is your oyster! 

M&S have a whole host of denim pieces available and these particular jeans are available in NINE colours - how good is that? I am wearing jeans from their main range (which go up to a UK22) but I will also link to their plus size options below.

I'm obsessed with the unique, tiered sleeve bardot shirt I decided to style the jeans with and I fell in love with this style of sling back shoe when I saw them in stores like Celine. I am sooooo thankful that M&S have made these flats - they are so chic don't you think?

ps... I promise I ironed the shirt in the morning! 

Photographs by JKGPhotography 

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1. *The Jeans | 2. *Bardot Shirt | 3. *White Sling Back Shoes

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Keep your eyes peeled for the final instalment where I show you how I styled a trench jacket.

You guys can get involved in the #TheEverywearChallenge by tagging your outfits on social. I'll see you all over on Instagram! 

*This post was written in collaboration with Marks and Spencer's but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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#TheEverywearChallenge Part II - Styling The Block Mule

As part of an ongoing collaboration with M&S, I want to show you how I decided to style their classic Block Heel Mule. 

If you're anything like me, comfort is key when it comes to shoes and a block heel is like the godsend of heel heights in my opinion. A mule is one of those classic shoe types that will see you through every season as well as being exceptionally versatile. 

Have a look here on the M&S website to see how the 4 other bloggers in this campaign, styled their mules and go ahead and pick your fave colour!

The Ultimate Mules

Photographs by JKGPhotography

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1. The mules | 2. Black Longline Shirt | 3. Jeans 

Keep your eyes peeled,  for the third instalment of this collaboration where I show you how I style a trench jacket.

You guys can get involved in the #TheEverywearChallenge by tagging your outfits on social. I'll see you all over on Instagram! 

*This post was written in collaboration with Marks and Spencer's but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Styling Everyday Basics with #TheEverywearChallenge

My favourite thing about blogging is the variety of projects I get to work on. I love a challenge and I absolutely love building looks, so when Marks and Spencer's came to me and asked me to be part of their latest campaign, #The Everywear Challenge; how could I say no? You'll see from recent posts, I really champion M&S and it is one of my fave brands to wear. Don't believe me?... check this post, this post and this post - all featuring M&S garments.

Anyway, onto the project at hand! As part of Marks and Spencer's summer campaign, they have launched 4 key products:

 - The ultimate white shirt

- The ultimate jeans (super skinny style)

- The ultimate jacket

- The ultimate mules

The Challenge 

My challenge, along with four other bloggers (which you can see here on the M&S site) was to style each of the 'Everywear' pieces into four separate outfits. I was able to style the pieces any way I wanted and had such a good time building each look. I don't know what it is, but I feel like I've always been able to put outfits together with ease. Something clicks in my head when I look at an item; I just seem to know what it could go with and that definitely happened with all four of these 'Everywear' pieces... I hope you all agree!

In this post, I show you how I styled the ultimate white shirt.

The Ultimate White Shirt

                                                                                                          Photographs by JKGPhotography 

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1. The White Shirt available in 'normal fit' & 'fuller bust' | 2. Skirt | 3. White Heels 

Keep your eyes peeled for part II of this challenge where I show you how I styled The Ultimate Skinny Jean.

You guys can get involved in the #TheEverywearChallenge by tagging your outfits on social. I'll see you all over on Instagram! 

*This post was written in collaboration with Marks and Spencer's but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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