ToodalooKatie's Blog Birthday - Day 7 - Yours Clothing Review 2/2

Good morning everyone!

I am back today with my second review for Yours Clothing. I am so terrible for remembering to wear a coat, because as soon as the weather gets just warm enough for a sweater I decide that I need nothing else, which means I end up frozen outside in the evening. I am putting a stop to this, and that is why I chose the Khaki Cotton Parka with Hood and PU sleeves.

Parka - Yours Clothing
Jeans - Fashion World
Flats - Primark

I love that it has the pleather sleeves and drawstring at the waist and for those who like practical, the pockets have plenty of room for your wallet and phone etc. It also has a hood which, in this unpredictable weather is key. I get really warm, but find this just light enough to shelter me from the wind/ rain etc. without me burning up in the tube. It is true to size, if not a tiny bit big but perfect to wear over top of a cardi without feeling bunched up.

Thank you so much Yours Clothing for sending me this lovely coat!

Bring on SPRING!

XXToodalooKatie

Happy Birthday Blog - A little thank you

Good morning lovelies!

So yesterday was officially this blog's 4th birthday and I want to take a quick second to thank everyone who has been a part of it and tell you what it means to me.

From day 1, when I was a 20 year old living in a teeny tiny room in Halifax, Canada, preparing for a big move to France to now, so much has changed. I have gone from blogging to learn how to love myself into now doing it to show others how to do the same. My fashion comfort zone has widened so much and helped me go from wanting to look quietly alternative to taking big risks and now to just wearing whatever I like. I worry so much less about fitting in and spend my time enjoying life and feeling fashionable.

My first official OOTD back in 2010

I can only be grateful for all that this little blog has afforded me since I left Canada all that time ago. When I arrived in France I knew 1 person but through my blog, I connected with several French bloggers who today are still my friends. My time in France would have been lonely without all those amazing girls who took me in and let me join their family, even with my Canadian French accent. 

When I came to London, I reconnected with people who I had met whilst visiting for blogger events the year before and they are still close to me now. My best friends in London are ones that I made through the plus size fashion and blogging community and I am so happy and lucky to know them all. You simply cannot put a price on what it is to belong to a community and to feel welcome somewhere, especially when you are far from home.

Today

I want to send a big thanks to everyone who has read and followed me during this time, it wouldn't be the same without you. I will continue to keep posting my mug every couple of days in hopes that I can entertain  you with my style choices and as always love to hear all your thoughts.

I have a couple more special posts to go up during this week of celebration and of course the winner for the Junarose competition below will be chosen tomorrow night. Exciting!

Thank again and Happy Birthday Blog!

XXToodalooKatie

ToodalooKatie's Blog Birthday - Day 5 - Yours Clothing Review 1/2

Hello my lovelies!

So in continuing with my blog's birthday celebrations, Yours Clothing offered me 2 items to review and today I will be reviewing the first. I chose the Black and White Aztec Print Cuffed Hem Harem Trousers because I have been eyeing this trend from afar, seeing it look amazing on people like Gabifresh and Felicity from Garnerstyle who are more pear shaped than me. I decided to throw caution to the wind and give them a try... and I really love them.

I paired them with a black Primark cardigan and tank top and a homemade necklace given to me by my best friend back home in Toronto. My feet are living in my favourite black and white Velcro converse for a comfortable sporty chic look.

I think I will get plenty of wear out of these come summer time, because the elasticated cuff means you can have them up at knee length when it's nice out.

Have you tried the Harem style yet? 

Tell me about it!

ps. Thank you to my lovely friend Tara for taking a mini afternoon break to take photos of me :)

Stay Tuned for part 2 of my Yours Clothing review, coming up soon!

XXToodalooKatie

Toodaloo Katie's Big Blog Birthday - Day 3 - Win Again!

Hello! 

So it's time for another giveaway and this one is for those of you that love Junarose!

I really love what Junarose do and I especially love checking in to see what their lovely Brand Ambassadors, Mrs Bebe and Hanna wear each month.

Junarose have very kindly offered you the chance to win the outfit below in a size 44 (UK16-18). I'm sorry I couldn't have this in any size, so this giveaway will be for those who wear this size.
See the contest below and get involved to win!

a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway ends on Friday night at midnight and the winner announced on Saturday!

Thank you again to Junarose for celebrating with me, and of course to all of you for reading and coming back for more!

xxToodalooKatie

Birthday Celebrations - Day 2 - A Fashion World Review

Hello friends!

So in continuing with my blog's birthday celebrations, Fashion World offered me an outfit to review. When I was choosing what I wanted, I decided I would choose from the Claire Richards collection as I fell totally in love with it at the Fashion World tea party event. For the first nice day of Spring/ Summer I took out my new skinny jeans and lacy top for a walk in the sun.

This lacy top is perfect for in between weather as it lets the sun in on your skin but you aren't bare, the back is also a lovely soft material.  The skinny jeans are the best I have had in years and I really mean that. They are a thick stretch denim, with a high waist. I have rolled them up here to get a bit of sun on my ankles. They stay up and don't sag at the knees and are true to size. If you are on the hunt for a pair of jeans that don't feel like jeggings and won't wear through in a day this is them.

I wore my Juju Jelly Sandals from Asos on my feet, and put all my stuff in my Claire Richards purse that was gifted to me at the tea party and protected my eyes with my CRAP sunglasses. I also wore a little fox pendant necklace that was given to me by lovely fiancé last year. 

Thank you Fashion World for giving me this lovely outfit to celebrate my blog's 4th birthday! 

Be sure to check back as there are plenty more exciting things coming up on the blog!

XXToodalooKatie

Toodaloo Katie's Big Blog Birthday - Day 1 - Win!

Good morning my lovelies!

I am so excited that my blog is turning 4 on March 19th and so today marks the beginning of several special reviews, and giveaways until the big day. I would love it if you could all get involved and celebrate with me.

Today, the lovely people at Bonmarche have given you the opportunity to win a £50 voucher to spend with them. In order to be entered to win, first comment on this post telling me what you would love to buy if you won, and then enter using the rest of the options below. This contest ends on March 19th!

If I had £50 to spend at Bonmarche I would buy one of these two favourites of mine:

David Emanuel Spot Peplum Dress

Polka Dot Printed Fully Lined Belted Mac

a Rafflecopter giveaway xxToodalooKatie