AX Paris

AX Paris polka dot dress

By Gem - 11:11:00


I've been fretting about what to wear to the Cardiff Blogs Jubilee Big Lunch for ages (if you live near Cardiff you should come!) I wanted a 50s style dress but nothing with a Union Jack or London type print on that I wouldn't be likely to wear again.

AX Paris recently contacted me to let me know that they have now launched a curve range which sells clothes from a size 16-26. This was great news for me because I always see their clothes on ASOS or in New Look stores and like what I see but they only stock up to a size 14. I was able to pick something from the site to try out and I went with this navy dress .

ax paris polka dot dress

navy blue and white polka dot dress


I wore the dress to work when it was really hot a few days ago, it's nice and long so it's suitable for work and it is very light and cool. I wouldn't bare my legs in a short skirt or sit down for a picnic in one so this is the perfect length. I'm going to wear the dress with some red pumps, my Vivienne Westwood earrings that are red and a splash of lipstick (red, of course) when I'm celebrating the Jubilee.

AX Paris currently have 15% off some lovely dresses in red, white and blue for the Jubilee until the 6th of June and I think they are offering 20% of your first order when you fill in the form that pops up when you open the homepage.

I'm really looking forward to this weekend, it will be a blur of Pimms, dancing, picnics and cake. My friends have all finished their exams today and we are going to celebrate in style! I'm also heading to the Hay on Wye book festival on Monday, are any of you going to be there this year?

Are you doing anything for the Jubilee and what will you be wearing?

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26 comments

  1. kate louise.1 June 2012 at 12:52

    You look stunning hun. Such a lovely dress. :)
    This Jubilee Big Lunch sounds really fun too! xoxo

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:27

      it rained but we had fun :) soooo much cake xx

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  2. angie1 June 2012 at 12:53

    I would love to go to the Hay Festival one year....maybe next year fingers crossed! Have a lovely Jubilee weekend! x

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:28

      yes! you should go, books books books. Best kind of festival x

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  3. Rachael1 June 2012 at 14:08

    I always liked the AX Paris range when I was in New Look - they do some really nice dresses - looks lovely on you!

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  4. Unknown1 June 2012 at 19:15

    This is such a cute dress and I like how you paired it with the nautical ballet flats. I'm always excited to see companies expanding their line to the plus sized market. You look lovely!

    <3Honeysuckelle

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:29

      Thanks!
      Me too, can't be too hard to make things in bigger sizes. More brands should do it x

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  5. Lauren1 June 2012 at 20:08

    You look amazing! So classy and pretty :) xo

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  6. Gemma D1 June 2012 at 20:36

    Such a pretty dress, it'll be lovely for the jubilee celebrations! xx

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:30

      red white and blue :) shame its been raining all weekend x

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  7. Maria Fallon1 June 2012 at 22:39

    You look beautiful, I love you in polka dots!

    Maria xxx

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  8. Louise2 June 2012 at 01:43

    I've been eyeing up this dress and the yellow one for a while. How did you find the sizing? It looks gorgeous on you!

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:32

      the sizing is good, plenty of room around the bust. You wont need to size up or down x

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    2. Louise5 June 2012 at 22:43

      Great! Thanks for the info! x

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  9. Caroline2 June 2012 at 12:09

    That dress looks lovely on you! AX Paris have some really nice dresses :) Have fun at the Jubilee big lunch!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  10. Gillian2 June 2012 at 14:18

    That dress is so lovely on you, it looks like the perfect summer dress! Hope you enjoy the long weekend, sounds like you've got lots of lovely things planned.
    That's so great to hear that AX Paris are doing larger sizes now, sometimes the 14's can be a bit of a squeeze for me!

    Gillian x
    elevatormusik.com

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  11. Leanne Cornelius3 June 2012 at 10:00

    This is gorgeous Gemma, gutted that I couldn't make the Jubilee lunch, I hope you have fun despite the weather! xx

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:33

      we managed to have fun :) I want to do something like this for the olympics again, picnic and sports in the park x

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  12. Unknown3 June 2012 at 12:24

    This is gorgeous! Just found your blog! would you like to follow each other? :)

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  13. Eloise3 June 2012 at 20:11

    Oh I do love this! I like finding nice flattering dresses that are also long enough to be work appropriate!
    Hope yo've enjoyed your pimms so far : )

    xx

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    1. Gem3 June 2012 at 22:34

      yes! soo much Pimms and cake. Soo many calories, I feel sick x

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  14. Anonymous4 June 2012 at 05:12

    your anchor flats are very cute! and I wanna let you know that I'm having a Summer Fun Giveaway : ) Hopefully you enter!

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  15. Anne Meyer5 June 2012 at 08:18

    That polka dots! Sp awesome! :)
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  16. Anonymous5 June 2012 at 12:58

    cute dress, love the polka dots xo

    http://mademoisellecharlotteanne.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. Miss Lottie Rose8 June 2012 at 11:29

    Love this dress! So pretty! xx

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  18. Alice10 June 2012 at 14:11

    You can never ever go wrong with polka dots xxx

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