Curvy Chic

My rant is with Basque Women. Why aren't the same styles and colours of suits that are offered in their normal range, offered in the plus size range? I may not be slim, but that doesn't mean that I want to wear black, shapeless clothes all the time.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I am going to finalise my application and accompanying resume over the weekend and send it through probably Wednesday or Thursday of next week. I want my current boss to look at it before I send it to give any feedback. Now to the clothes section to think about ...

I'm about to apply for my first new job in 10 years. The application is an online form that needs to be emailed. I'm wondering when the most optimum time to send it is, in regards to the closing date (2 weeks from yesterday). I'm thinking too soon looks rushed and somewhat desperate and on the last ...

Denin Skirt from Sussan
Blouse from Monroe and Cardi from a little shop in Cronulla
Purple tights and purple flats

Here be pics:

DEb, Not sure when I will be there. Haven't heard back from the company that was offering the trips.
Mind you I am now having to reconsider whether I go as my car needs a new (read 2nd hand) engine, which will set me back about $1500!

Cute kids Kehly. First off congrats to you and Nellah on your recent engagements. I hope you are both very happy and have long prosperous lives with your loved ones. I know I said I was going to list what I wore every day in August (oops). I'll work backwards from today: Tuesday August 17th - Leona ...

Yesterday I wore my trusty Leona Edmiston colourful jersey dress with black tights and flats and a Sussan black wrap cardigan. I had my leather jacket for extra warmth.

Today: Ping Pong merino wool black dress
Purple and red square pattern tights
Black flats
Purple scarf
Beige Sussan trench.

Rebecca, I think there is a real niche market for those of us that are often too big, in some body parts at least for normal size and too small for plus size.

Thanks Egak, I will definitely go to the Valentino exhibition. There are a few other events at the art gallery and library that have taken my eye.

Anyone else? Do we have any Brisbane residents who can give me ideas?

Hope you had lots of fun at the birthday party, Egak. Can't get warm today, keep taking my coat off and then putting it on, then off, then on! Wearing; Purple t-shirt "Expressions" from Big W. (On a side note, they have t-shirts for under $10.00) Portmans navy with grey pin stripe high wai...