So I've been seeing and hearing about all these illusion dresses that are supposed to make you look two sizes smaller and was of course skeptical. Kate Winslet did look amazing in the  curve hugging Stella McCartney number but i just couldn't figure out how they work on different body shapes. That was all before I came across this lovely 
dress from h&m.I was just browsing at the last of the sales when i spotted it and tried it on just to see what the fuss was about. Not only was it a surprisingly good fit, it actually did make my waist look smaller! (maybe not two dress sizes but definitely smaller). It seems like colour blocking has finally been put to good use by outlining lovely feminine shapes while simultaneously moving eyes away from  all that is unflattering. Having also picked it up in the sale I am extremely pleased with this buy!

We all have those days when we need some support.... clothing support that is. Winter tends to make me eat more hearty food and as the pounds pile on,  it's all about wearing clothes to hide a 1000 sins. I've been looking for high waisted jeans and leggings for a while now so when I came across these from Zara, I had to get them in blue and black! The thing I love about these leggings is that they are really smart.  You can dress them up with a pair of high heels in the evening, wear them in the day time with some flat knee high boots or a pair of converse and even smarten them up for work with a blazer  or shirt. I love things in my wardbrobe that are versitaile and can be worn in different ways and  these leggings are it! You will also notice that the model wearing them is a compleletly different shape to me (she's straight, I'm curvy) which means it's also flattering for women with hips and curves. I like the fact they have a waistband to hold me in and at the bargain price of £20.00, you can't really go wrong. I love love love them!