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  • Plus size turtle neck tops - a great wardrobe basic

    8:40 AM PST, 6/5/2017

    Turtle neck tops are a must have for any girls wardrobe. These simply styled turtle neck tops will go with any outfit and you just can not have enough of them. By well known US label Joseph A we have these useful tops for larger ladies in black or grey. They are made from a really super soft rayon and spandex material that washes well, does not shrink and is a pleasure to wear.
  • Top 5 tips for your holiday wardrobe

    3:14 AM PST, 4/28/2016

    If like me you dread packing for holidays then here are some handy tips for a stress free case stuffing experience. 1 Go for black,white or neutral colours If you take shorts, leggings and jeans in plain neutral colours you can mix and match with any t-shirt or bikini top. This avoids you looking like Coco the Clown. 2 Don't take too much You can often save a fortune on cheap flights by just taking hand luggage so choose separates that you can mix and match to give different looks. 3 Comfy shoes that go with everything Heat and bear feet can make for painful shoe wearing on holiday so choose at least one pair of fail proof shoes that you know are going to be comfortable and go with all your holiday wardrobe. 4 Take a pashmina Great for evening wear when it gets a little chilly and much more stylish than a cardi. 5 Wear cotton Cotton is king for keeping cool and avoiding unsightly perspiration stains.
  • Why ladies love Pyjamas!

    8:30 AM PST, 1/4/2014

    If you are looking for comfortable nightwear then pyjamas have to be the answer! Nighties are great but ride up during the night and are not nearly as convenient for bouncing out of bed in the morning to make a cuppa! And if comfort is what you are looking for then the material has to be 100% cotton. OK you may have to iron them but there is nothing nicer than crisp clean cotton PJs! Some may think that ladies pyjamas are not feminine but that is simply not the case - womens pyjama sets can be cute, sexy and feminine. Pyjamas were not considered appropriate attire for women until the start of this century but the 1920s and Coco Chanel's love affair with lounging pyjamas secured the place of PJs in our hearts and wardrobes! Pyjamas are a must for Sundays when life is a little slower and getting dressed is something to do AFTER breakfast, a good cup of coffe and a read of the sunday papers. Interesting facts about pyjamas :- The word originted in Persia - refering to ' leg garment' Pyjamas are often called PJs, jim jams, or jammies The Us spelling of pyjamas is pajamas.