There’s a new wirefree bra option for fuller busts on the market, thanks to the latest innovation from the Marks & Spencer. The new bra took more than a year to develop, and instead of an underwire uses compression foam technology in the cups to provide the shape and support required in larger sizes. I had read a lot about this bra in the press...

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Between the romance of a skyline filled with multicoloured light and centuries-old buildings illuminated with floodlights, there’s something undeniably dreamy about London’s post-sunset glow. Wandering around the city is the best way to get to know it so Martyn and I took a late night walk to work off all the burgers and shakes we indulged in on our trip. We started in...

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On the eve of London Fashion Week, TV and radio presenter, designer and all round Fashionista Fearne Cotton invited guests to the ‘Greatest show on Earth’. A glittering, circus inspired fashion spectacle showcasing her SS15 collection for Very.co.uk, the catwalk also featured live circus performers. Fearne’s Spring Summer ‘15 collection has a glamorous, eclectic style, drawing its main inspiration from rock and roll...

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Travelodge might not necessarily be a hotel that you would first think of when booking a couple's weekend away but my recent stay in the Covent Garden hotel was very enjoyable. It was the perfect base and was an enabler for me to get out and explore and enjoy the hotel locale. London hotels don't come cheap and when I was planning my...

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I'm currently loving seeing all the new wintery collections in the shops. I adore all the black, berry colours and textures that come with winter dressing and the latest collections stocked in John Lewis really caught my eye. It's all about winter blooms on pleated skirts, skinny trousers and cool sweaters which take pretty to the dark side.  There are also lots of Game of Thrones influences this autumn, with texture, leather...

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Dress: c/o Joules - Bag: Zatchels -Shoes: Topshop - Cardigan: Joules - Necklace: Pandora (gift) I've been really looking forward to sharing these photos with you for a couple of reasons. Joules are definitely one of my favourite brands (Martyn says that it's very Librarian so that suits me to a tee). The photos were taken by the lovely Ella from She &...

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I've always loved history and the great feats of engineering in the Victorian age like the building of railways is something I'm particularly interested in. I've become a bit of a railway geek over the past few years so I knew that when I headed to London on a recent trip with Martyn that the Transport Museum would be on my list of...

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Come and join us for a fun and friendly meetup over a lovely cream tea at the beautiful Pettigrew Tea Rooms in Cardiff City Centre. The event with be taking place on Sunday 26th October at 11:30am. Your ticket includes an enhanced cream team (full details still to be confirmed) but will include some scrummy cakes, scones with cream and jam and accompanied...

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I've been absent for a couple of weeks on Fat Frocks because I've had a little annual leave and been out exploring some of my favourite parts of the UK. I headed back to West Wales where I had been earlier in the Summer with Martyn but this time we took the bikes. Martyn bought me a bike for my birthday but I...

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