I have always been hesitant to wear peplum. I have a friend that wears it regularly and I would say ‘that’s not my style’ which is my language for ‘I don’t like it’. However it looks good on her so I thought why not give it a try. If it doesn’t work then I know that at least I tried and I can avoid that style in the future.

Purple is my favourite colour so naturally I was drawn to the lilac skirt that I saw on the model online. Of course there was a sale and who can resist a sale!

When it arrived, the colour and style looked exactly as it did in the picture. Those of you that shop online know the feeling of ordering something that turns out to be a different colour, different fabric and worse, a smaller size fit than expected. If it’s my first time trying a new web site I tend to go for a size larger than I usually get. I don’t know about you but I really hate the process of sending something back. This way even if it’s a little looser, I can still wear it.

Without hesitation I put the skirt on. Yes, I was in love. I was immediately thinking I needed to make plans to go out to wear this skirt to show it off! This skirt fit perfectly and I loved the stretch in the fabric. The length is great as it gives the skirt a classy feel.

I am very proud of my first purchase of a peplum skirt and look forward to future purchases!

Skirt: Boohoo Plus

Top: Rainbow Shops

Shoes: Nine West

Clutch: Collette

I was invited to a wedding and I had my dress all planned out. However a couple of days before the wedding I was doing some online browsing and fell in love with this dress. I just had to have it. So there I was on the day of the wedding, waiting for the store to open so I could try it on. As soon as I did, I was in love. I had to have this dress. It fitted so perfectly. I especially loved the way it draped around my curves and provided a lovely looking silhouette. The zipper down the front made it very easy to get in and out of without ruining my hair!

The low neck line gave it that extra sexy look, everything about this dress was saying ‘look out, curves coming through’.

As it is a black dress it can be paired with any colour shoes and any jewellery. I added a sparkly belt to give it a different glammed up look, but it looks just as fabulous on its own.

I would say this dress is timeless and a great ‘go to’ dress to keep in your closet for when you have something on and don’t know what to wear.

This dress can be found at City Chic.

Belt from City Chic

Shoes from Nine West

Lilac clutch from Colette