Perks of being Laura

Being a plus size woman can be really frustrating when it comes to buying fashionable clothes, and I can’t help but feel that the fashion industry slightly ignores the larger lady. I personally know how it feels to have a strong love for fashion and beauty, but often struggle to achieve the style or look you were hoping for, due to lack of options for purchasing. I have been told in the past that fashion isn't for me, and that I should find clothes that, "comfortably fit me" or, "flatter your curves"- when someone says these things to me all I am thinking is that they are saying camouflage your body's flaws... Uhhh NO!. For this very reason I am so glad I have stumbled across the world of Plus size bloggers. I have seen that women who are also plus size can make a bold statement with their fashion choices, and also have their own individual style. Following these plus size bloggers has many advantages, as they constantly recommend the best places to ...

Hey Guys As you may already know from the “about me” section I'm Laura, I'm 29 and I live in Wales. I am a plus size girl who loves fashion, beauty, travelling, reading, music, cooking, socializing and many other things. I have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and also feel very strongly about mental health - having experienced it first hand.  One of the sole purpose's of my blog is for me to explore the best places to purchase clothes for plus sized women - clothes that are affordable, comfortable and somewhat fashionable. I am looking forward to sharing all my beauty secrets and must-have essentials.  I love to travel and sight see, I am always somewhere discovering something new.  I am travelling abroad on a family holiday in a few weeks, and intend to share my experience of finding holiday outfits, swimwear, footwear, skin care (including Sun protection), makeup, jewellery, hair care, books that i will be reading and I may even share my ...