How to Choose the Best Dress for Your Body Type

Dressing to feel and look your best is all about being more positive. Of course, most women have insecurities about their bodies, but choosing a dress that flatters your figure is the best chance to celebrate your body. It is now time to shed your perfect body checklist and work with the features that you have. With some guidance from experts, you should be able to play up your assets and embrace your imperfections. Here are the different types of body shapes : Pear Shaped  If you are a pear-shaped woman with fuller thighs and hips its best to choose a dress that is not too short but rather one that is loose in the right places and tailored in the right places to give you shape without being clingy and shows of your best parks. Opting for an A-line skirt that is not too wide is a good option. How will you know that you are pear shaped? Women of this shape tend to wear a different size on top than on the bottom. You can add width to your top using horizontal lines......

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Street Style - My PacaPod

Last week we packed our bags for a mini adventure and one night away with both of the kids in tow and what is always important with very short breaks like this is to keep packing to a minimum and preferably having everything you need in one bag. This however is not alway easy when you need to take into consideration all the things required for a baby when travelling such as nappies, wipes, creams, spare clothes etc so having a bag built for purpose is key and this mini-trip gave me the chance to put my PacaPod Prescott satchel to the test. First of all when looking for a changing bag I wanted something that was stylish, well designed and not too mumsy and that will fit into my busy life. I am glad to say this bag does just that and it's unisex as well with John using it on occasion. It has different compartments and a convenient cold bag compartment which is handy for keeping his snacks at the right temperature while on the road. We spent a few hours in Newbury befor......

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Street Style Sunday - Nautical love

Its that time of the year when we are on the brink of summer and we putting together our adventure list of things we want to see and do, summer festivals, city breaks, outdoor adventures and needing stylish but suitable summer clothing, which is why I love this waterproof nautical lines jacket from Trespass and its perfect for my busy lifestyle but still fun and well designed. As you may already know I have a soft spot for Breton stripes and anchor prints so I have paired this jacket up with one of my go-top tops from Boden as well as skinny jeans from Wallis and a pair of UK made Cheeky shoes. I also wanted to say a huge thank-you to everyone who vote for Side Street Style in the BIBS Awards and I am very happy to announce we are now finalists for the Style Category and looking to see some of you at Britmums this year. Why not share your style and join in with Street Style Sunday linkup - anything fashion related goes *Thanks to Trespass for sending me this jacket ......

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Street Style Sunday - Stripes and Smiles

I don't think I will ever get bored of Breton stripes, such a classic style and I always find myself wearing a fair amount of it during spring. I have been searching for a decent dress that is also breast feeding friendly, which has been harder than I thought but I did come across this one from JoJo Maman Bebe and you really wouldn't know it's breast feeding friendly as it's so well designed with a double layer just above the waist line. It really works well being paired up with a simple jacket and ankle boots.  Carrying on with the french style theme Mr A has also been channelling some Parisian Chic with this Etre Petite printed French Bulldog t-shirt. It's so cute and beautifully made and I really love this french inspired brand, they have such quirky kids clothes, that is fun and original. Something amazing also happened this week - the blog has been shortlisted for a BIBS Blog Award in the style section and if you enjoy readin......

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