Cardifforniagurl: simply be oxford street

So as Winter draws in (and the weather stays pretty warm) I decided I needed to get some pieces to build up my Winter wardrobe.

I was gifted this AMAZING furry bag from Simply Be. I'd been after it since setting my eyes on it at Plus North this year. It's a perfect match for my Anna Scholz Teddy fur coat , they both work so well when worn together.

I then purchased this cute A line Tartan dress as I thought it was the perfect versatile piece for my winter wardrobe. Worn on it's own, with a shirt underneath or with a jumper over the top, there's so many looks you can create with this dress I just had to have it.

I decided to wear it with leggings and boots as I was going out with friends after work. It was the perfect outfit to take me out the office straight to my friends where we had food and drinks.

Love

Michaela

So last Saturday I visited the brand new Simply Be store on Oxford street. After the opening time being pushed back on opening day, I had to sadly wait until the weekend to get to peek at what was in store.

Located on the tottenham court road side of Oxford Street, the store is a breath of fresh air for fatties a like. A store on the UK high street that stocks fashionable and plus size clothing. There's no more waiting for the post like a child at christmas, you can actually go in store and make a purchase there on the spot.

I'd been eyeing up some beauties on the website and was hoping they were in store. Unfortunately I did find some of the pieces I wanted weren't in store, but I suppose the store can't stock everything that's sold online. I can't help but feel once the Kelly Brook range has gone there'll be more room to stock another trend or more stock.

The decor was amazing and the layout very easy to navigate and get around. The merchandising of trends and looks was amazing (This is something I pick up on in any store I go in due to being a visual merchandiser for 3 years.) The staff were so welcoming and lovely, the atmosphere was just made so much nicer and comfortable than when shopping in other stores.

I wasn't feeling the greatest (as I learnt in the night when I was hit with the flu) but anyway I picked up some pieces to try and have added some payday wants from online below: