What I Wore ~ Recap

October 9, 2018 By sammy Leave a Comment

If you follow me on the gram I’ve been wearing quite a bit of Birdsnest items at the moment. I’m excited to announce that I’m officially an ambassador which is awesome because it’s a brand I’ve loved for years.

Each Sunday I post one of my fave outfits. It’s really important to me that when I recommend a garment that it’s something I actually love to wear. That’s why all my pics are taken in the moment and not staged or overly styled.

This is the ‘Belle Daisy Floral Wrap Dress’ from Belle bird. It’s SUPER flattering, wrap dress are an essential addition to your wardrobe. I swear by them. Especially good for big (.)(.) and bellies.

Sizes 10-22 $129.00
I’m in the 20
Style code BLB-285
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I have a new fave floaty dress. Trust me you are going to want to get one because it’s THAT flattering and pretty. Perfect for warm weather as the material is lightweight.

This photo was taken in Airlie Beach (my old home town) where I was catching up with friends, enjoying the seaside air and having some downtime. It’s always my go to place when I need to reconnect with my creative juices.

Dancing With Birds Dress
Sizes 8-22, I’m in the 20
Style code: BOHO-237-B
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Comfiest and laziest outfit ever, that can be dressed up or down.

This one is my fave because it’s a soft jersey knit fabric 50% cotton + 50% viscose so it has stretch plus it covers my tummy nicely without having the ‘moo moo’ effect. It’s a dark navy so perfect to wear as a dining dress in case you are like me and drop food on the boob veranda 🤦🏼‍♀️

Sizes 6-22 and I’m in the 20
👗@birdsbestonline Bird Keepers Long Swing Dress
Style code: BIRDK-54-L
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My Nan totally took this pic for me. (Well she wanted to click the button whilst my camera was on the tripod) Now every time she calls she offers her photography services in exchange for a small fee or a hug 😂

Firstly this dress has pockets 😍 and has an elastic waist but has enough drape to not be clingy on the tum. I’m going to get mine taken up an inch or two on the bottom as it’s super long which is great if you are tall.

@bohobirdbybirdsnest
Amalfi Maxi Dress
Sizes 8-22 (I’m in the 18)
Style code: BOHO-439
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If you are yet to discover BirdsNest here’s a little overview of their in house brands.

BOHO BIRD A practical bohemian label featuring free-flowing styles.

BIRD KEEPERS Essential, everyday styles for the classic or modern woman.

BIRD BY DESIGN A professional label featuring contemporary silhouettes.

HANDPICKED BY BIRDS Bright colours and bold prints for a playful style girl.

BELLE BIRD A label designed to celebrate your curves, featuring flattering shapes and cuts.

THAT BIRD LABEL Vibrant prints illustrated in-house and chosen by the birdsnest community.

MOONLIGHT BIRD A label created for formal occasion wear.

SCANDI BIRD A modern blend of Scandinavian design in simple silhouettes.

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Birdsnest.

The Dress That Looks Fabulous on Everyone

September 30, 2016 By sammy 2 Comments

Know I’ve been quiet lately guys but you know how life goes. Have been working on so many projects my CurvySam site had a little holiday. I’m back now and ready to tell you what I’ve been up to.

Last month I attended and modelled in Melbourne Fashion Week Plus for a week of networking, fashion and all things fabulous. I was busy snapping and social media-ing (is that a word ha?) behind the scenes for Skorch Mag & CurvySam so stay tuned for a few follow up blog posts.

I’d ordered this Society+ skater dress before MFWP. My number one reason was because – IT HAS POCKETS!! Its no wonder that it’s a number one selling style thats been replicated into many pattens and colours.

Their signature fit and flare skater style is perfect for any body type. Made with soft and forgiving scuba fabric, you will be comfortable and confident all day long in any situation! AND. It goes up to a size 32

Now you guys know, I only write about things that I love. Yes I work with brands but I generally buy most of my clothes and post what I like. This dress was a winner for me.

As glamorous as modelling is theres also a fair bit of down time between getting ready and the actual show. Which I don’t mind at all because I got to hang out with so many amazing women who were a similar size to me.

You know what that means guys, we tried each other clothes on. We had shoes, accessories and a rad dress to wear.
Like the adult version of dress ups.

Check out these babes below. The main detail is that we all have completely different body shapes even though we have similar sized bodies.

Jenny Amosa @jennyamosa

Trish Marmo @trishama

Tiffany Vines

Simone Skyes

As you can see all of the babes above look absolutely phenomenal. The dress moulds to each body shape and dare I say it….wearing this dress makes you look and feel skinny.

I can hear you asking, where do I get this dress from? Check out Society+ which is based in the states. They have great international shipping AND this dress comes in many colours and a striped version too. Enjoy!

Disclosure – this is not a sponsored post. Society+ sent me a gift card for my birthday and I purchased lots of goodies

Gold Floral Foil Dress & A Loved Up Wedding

February 10, 2016 By sammy Leave a Comment

Last month I got to hang out with the Scarlett and Jo team at their new office in London. {see my behind the scenes post here}

Do you know how refreshing it is to walk into a space to see garments being shot on a size 24uk mannequin? Yes that’s right, an ACTUAL full figured size 24 mannequin.
S&J are all about making plus clothes for plus women. I’ve been following their journey for a while and was pretty impressed with their dedication and vision.

Of course I had a look through the samples whilst they were shooting and came across this FABULOUS midnight blue and gold floral foil chiffon maxi dress. It was soft, floaty and lovely. I immediately tried it on. It fit like a dream so CEO Gifi kindly gifted the sample to me.

I knew the quality was going to be great as I’d already previous purchased some of their dresses from Evans when visiting the UK.

On the way home from the UK I travelled to NZ to watch my two best buddies tie the knot at an organic eco health retreat looking across Lake Taupo. This was one of the most chilled out weddings I’ve ever attended. (and being a wedding coordinator I’ve been to A LOT)

All the wedding guest helped out in various ways to cook, do the flowers, make the cake etc. So chilled. So much love, just how it should be.

It was a hot day so in the morning many of us went to swim in the lake before the wedding. Which is why in the photos I have curly hair, I rarely wear it curly unless I’m on holiday.
As my dress was a sample and did not have lining I kept it on the sexy side and wore a short slip that pretty much covered my boobs and butt.

You can’t see it in the photos, the wrap bust is edged with sequins which give the dress a bit of subtle sparkle. So no need for any jewelry bling. The sides have sexy splits right up to the hem, which were nice and airy considering the hot weather.

Oh and you may have noticed the lack of shoes. Most of the guests didn’t wear any so I thought I would try something new and enjoy the grass under my feet for the whole day.

A HUGE congrats to my two friends Karla & Michelle. I’m absolutely honoured to be apart of your lives. The love you have for each other is extraordinary and radiates to all those around you. Love is love!

So, this big question, where to buy this dress?

This dress is sold exclusively at Yours Clothing UK and comes with an attached blue cami slip sewn in. I find that the neckline sits a little high so even if the lining was on the sample I would have trimmed it down to suit my look. Which is showing a bit of cleavage….(if you got it flaunt it hey?)

TARGET ~ Outfits Under $50

December 6, 2015 By sammy 1 Comment

Every now and again Target has some great options for us plus size gals. For a while there I was loving the Belle Curve range. Not so much at the moment though. I love for my clothes to give me a bit of shape to accentuate my body.

I’ll always have a wander through Target to see what they have. Plus size clothing is very limited in Far North Queensland so mainstream department stores are my first go to when looking for a last minute outfit. Generally in remote areas the plus section is limited to one to two racks of clothes.

Recently I was pleasantly surprised to find these three outfits that were both cost effective and fabulous. And not in the plus size section either.

Button Front Shift Dress – $39
This dress is perfect for a sunny weekend. Made from a soft woven fabric, this style features a button front, short sleeves and front pockets. The pleats at the waist front and back give me a nice curvy shape. For those of you who have a big bust this dress is quite generous with the sizing. I opted to wear a black singlet top underneath moreso for modesty in case a button popped.

Since purchasing this dress six weeks ago I have worn it at least once a week and I love it.

Strip Swing Dress – $29
I’m wearing a size 18 which also has generous sizing. It’s one of those dresses that you can pop on and your outfit doesn’t need any accessorising. Perfect to wear out for lunch or even at home.

This dress doesn’t seem to be available online but I’ve seen it for sale in stores still.

Strip Tube Skirt ~ $20
Another one of my favourite go to outfits is a tube skirt. The elastic waist holds in the tummy area and the stretch material allows plenty of movement. With the warmer weather upon us I like to wear a loose tee and keep it pretty casual. Being a true Queenslander living in the tropics I tend to wear my Havianas most days. All of my amazing shoes from my city life in Melbourne come out of storage in Winter or for special occasions.
This style can easily be glammed up with heels and a blouse.

Shop the look

Spotty Button Front Shift Dress – Target
Stripe Tube Skirt ~ Target
White Clutch Bag ~ Colette Hayman
White Point Shoes ~ Wayne Cooper from Myer
Makeup ~ Iridis Cosmetics

What I Wore ~ Tropical Romper

August 3, 2015 By curvysam 7 Comments

Colour. Tropics. Plus fashion. Flared sleeves. These are a few of my favourite things.

I pre ordered this ‘Irie’ Romper as soon as LA plus brand ‘Zelie for She’ posted some preview photos on Instagram. Vibrant prints are a must have for any wardrobe. I was quietly excited to see that the new collection had so much colour.
I could just picture myself wearing it around my tropical FNQ home town in Winter.
Now you all know I’m a dress kinda gal so the idea of wearing a romper worried me a little. To start with I have a large bust and hold my weight in my tummy area and have seen other women with similar body shapes post photos of them wearing rompers and every part of me said NOPE. That style is not for me. For an outfit to be fabulous it has to be flattering, enhance my curves and not make me look rounder than I already am. (each to their own of course)

As soon as it arrived I tried it on and I loved it. It’s equal amounts of sassy & sexy.

I’ve worn it quite a few times over the last couple of months and thought I would take some pics to share with you all. Nothing fancy here guys. Minimal makeup, fluffy hair and raw images uploaded.

One of the key differences (in my opinion) is that this romper is designed and made for plus size women by a plus size woman. I first met designer Elann Zelie at Full Figure Fashion Week in NYC. This fashionsta had major style. So I had 100% trust that her garments would be fabulously designed and fit like a dream.

There’s a tie at the back and with the generous neckline so it’s quite easy to step into the romper.
You’ve probably noticed from the photos that this garment has some serious bell sleeves going on.
This is one of those effortless outfits that doesn’t need accessorising as the print is bold enough. I wore yellow Colette Hayman stud earrings, yellow shoes I picked up in NYC a couple of years ago and a pair of oversized ASOS sunglasses.

Shop for your own ZELIE FOR SHE romper here

Bell Sleeve Skater Dress

June 25, 2015 By curvysam 2 Comments

Whilst I was out an about today I thought I’d share a couple of photos of my new ASOS Curve Floral Skater Dress. Nothing is styled or planned about these photos. At the moment I’m in Northern UK and its ~~summer~~ a balmy 18 degrees during the day. For a Queenslander thats actually pretty chilly.

Comfort and style are important factors for me, especially whilst travelling. I’m not one of those people who plans their outfits with matching accessories on a daily basis. (this is also why I don’t claim to be a fashionista) Dresses with bold prints are handy to wear because they don’t take up much room in a suitcase and don’t require any accessories.

Today I picked flowers from my Great Grandmas garden in Wales and wandered back from lunch at the pub through a field.

I’m wearing a size 18. Made from polyester theres a fair amount of stretch in the material. When I see that things are made from polyester I generally think its going to be cheap but was pleasantly surprised at how soft the material was. Fashioney people use the term ‘hand feel’. Basically that means when you touch the fabric it feels nice and soft.
The wrap front design and plunge heckling is flattering on my G cup chest and there’s a fair amount of stretch in the material.
I love the long bell sleeves. It’s so 60’s! (although they did get in the way doing the dishes and cooking dinner later in the day)

And because I’m a true adventurer. I’m more than happy to take shortcuts through paddocks even though I’m wearing a dress. Such a lady. (sometimes ha!)

Dress ~ ASOS Curve Floral Bell Sleeve Skater Dress $56AUD
Cateye Sunglasses ~ ASOS
Shoes ~ Kmart $11

Aussie Curves ~ Picnic

April 22, 2015 By curvysam 5 Comments

At the Curvy Couture Roadshow Markets I visited the Marji & Jean stall to check out their handmade garments that are all made from original patterns from the 1950s and 1960s, that have been altered to fit a range of modern figures.

There was such a fabulous range of patterns to choose from, each unique dress is made from new materials in retro inspired fabrics.

I picked up this gem and thought it would go perfectly at a picnic. {which is this weeks Aussie Curves theme}

And whilst I wasn’t attending a picnic when these photos were taken, I had a furry admirer who just wouldn’t leave my side.

To accentuate my waist I added a leather wrap belt. I’m generally a size 16-18 however I’m wearing a size 20 dress to accommodate my large bust. It was still a little tight on my bust but bearable to wear.

Styling wise I like to keep things simple. White heels, round white earrings and a simple white clutch.

Realistically I’d wear flats to a picnic. I just couldn’t resist wearing my sexy Wayne Cooper shoes.

Dress ~ Marji & Jean (Aussie Vintage style dress designers)
Shoes ~ Wayne Cooper purchased from Myer
Bag & Earrings ~ Colette Hayman
Belt ~ ASOS

Aussie Curves ~ Pastel

December 23, 2014 By curvysam 4 Comments

You may have noticed by now I’m a huge fan of pastel colours. They are soft, feminine and look fabulous against every skin tone.

I had every intention of showing off an entire purple and pink pastel outfit {click here to see} but I couldn’t wait until the Aussie Curves pastel week.

So instead of showing you another full pastel outfit, here’s my take on pastel feature my favourite accessories.

I’ve been wearing this contrast midi panel dress at least once a week since I purchased it in September. It’s still available online and a complete bargain at $40!

The silhouette enhancing contrast panels are flattering on curves. I just adore the city print on the panels.

Dress ~ Rosemary Contrast Panel Midi Dress from Boohoo.com
Shoes ~ Spurr Basics from The Iconic
Bag ~ Colette
Sunglasses ~ Alex Perry

Spring Style Inspiration

August 26, 2014 By curvysam Leave a Comment

Spring is just around the corner. It’s time to peel off those layers and put the winter woolies away.

The looks below are styled for all shapes and sizes so if you have a big or small bust, junk in the trunk or flat butt {like me} these looks will suit you perfectly.

For those ladies who aren’t completely comfortable in showing their arms, pop on a lightweight cropped cardigan.

Autograph Diamanté Overlay Top
Featuring a round neckline, no sleeves and a high-low hemline with fishtail split style at the back; the diamonte finish across the front adds an instant sparkle to any occasion.

House Of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Pendant Necklace
Features a gold-toned, sunburst frame with a genuine leather pendant in a chic, white hue

Autograph Slim Leg Jeggings
These super-flattering Slim Leg Jeggings offer the classic look of jeans but with the comfort of leggings. With a 6cm wide elastic waistband and stretch fabric these provide both comfort and fit.

Novo ‘WINNIE’ Peep Toe Wedge

Novo ‘ASHLEY’ Large Pleaded Tote with Weaved Handle

Autograph Monotone Wrapover Jumpsuit
This high-fashion piece is super-flattering too. The Monotone Wrapover Jumpsuit boasts short sleeves, 2 side pockets, flattering wrapover v-neckline and belt loops for the waist tie that adds shape. The monotone design is super stylish; wear this tapered leg jumpsuit with cute flats or dress up with heels

Zu Shoes ~ ‘ROZ’ Tie up front strap shoes in black

Sass&Bide ‘MUSIC WE MAKE’ clutch/shoulder bag
soft nappa lamb leather clutch/shoulder bag with herringbone lining and internal pocket with card slots. features signature s&b quilted design, gold chain detailing on strap & customised metal haeckel inspired closure. dual strap allows bag to be worn long or doubled for a short shoulder bag

The 1&20 Blackbirds Felt Fedora Hat
This wool hat with leather-look trim. is made from 100% wool felt and features a buckled leather-look trim. The hat has a moulded crown and a narrow brim.

Colette Graduating Multi Row Necklace

Autograph 3/4 Soft Pocket Shirt
A stylish piece for the office and perfect to wear straight through to dinner; the 3/4 Soft Pocket Shirt looks great teamed with black pants or a skirt and can be dressed down with denim for a weekend look. Featuring 3/4 length sleeves with button up tabs, shaped hemline, pintuck back detail, collarless v-neckline, centre button through placket and 2 front zip pockets.

Autograph Secret Straight Leg White JeanSecret Straight Leg Jean. Features a 5cm wide waist band with a button closure, standard five belt loops, zipper fly, two side pockets with coin pocket, two back pockets and straight leg style. The Secret is in the hidden support, bottom shaping construction and expert fit.

Novo ‘Vasco’ Peep Toe Wedge

Ezra Saffiano Work Tote
The Ezra Saffiano Work Tote has a structured, leather-look design with simple, gold-toned accents, and a spacious interior fit for paperwork and laptops.

Ezra Double Strap Chain Watch
Featuring a leather-look, wrap-around wristband, the watch has a classic, white dial and a gold-toned finish.

Wanderlust Arrow Split Ring
The Arrow-Split Ring is a petite style that packs a punch. Inspired by navajo motifs, this subtle yet edgy piece can be worn by itself, or layered with your favourite rings.

Sass & Bide La Paz Sunglasses
Featuring a slender, aviator frame, and feature woven, leather-look detailing on the arms.

Check out Autographs Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook for more styles.

Which look do you like the best?

Aussie Curves ~ Denim {Day to Night}

August 15, 2014 By curvysam 12 Comments

This weeks Aussie Curves theme is Denim. Now because I have recently posted about denim for Aussie Curves (click here to see previous denim post) and also my ‘Where to buy plus size denim guide’ post I thought I would show you my ‘day to night’ jeans.

Jeans are so versatile, with a quick shoe change, top change and a quick application of lippy the perfect day time outfit can be transformed to a sizzling night time outfit.

I’m wearing ‘Baby Phat’ jeans available from Te Kiero Boutique. They fit like a glove and I love the embellished pockets. Nothing better than a bit of ass bling {its not something I normally like but can handle a bit of bling every now and again}.

~DAY DENIM~

DAY DENIM OUTFIT DETAILS
Denim Jeans ~ Te Kiero Boutique ‘Baby Phat’ Jeans
Top ~ Harlow Electra Blouse
Scarf ~ Te Kiero
Shoes ~ St Yves Saint Laurent

~NIGHT DENIM~

NIGHT DENIM OUTFIT DETAILS
Denim Jeans ~ Te Kiero Boutique ‘Baby Phat’ Jeans
Bag ~ Te Kiero
Ring ~ Samantha Wills
Top ~ Igigi Veronetta Cardigan
Shoes ~ Diana Ferarri

Which look do you like better? Day or Night?