Here's What I Would Have Spent: Voodoo Vixen

I'll never get my head around how brands that carry a straight size and a plus size section have such an enormous gulf between what's offered. I appreciate that it's not always just a case of sizing up; that there are cuts and structures that don't perhaps transfer. But certainly with vintage repro brands where they do offer some things, why they don't offer the same prints and colours.

Voodoo Vixen do have a plus size range. Some pieces are lovely, there's no denying it. But the range of colours, prints, and styles offered MUCH CHEAPER in the straight sizes just far outweighs the meagre offerings in the plus range.

Susie Meow-£49.95
Jean-£24.99
June-£31.99
Margie Ray-£39.95
Prairie-£49.99

HWIWHS total: £196.87


I'm hoping that brands will start to open their eyes and take notice of the part of the market desperate for the same fabulous colours, cuts, prints, patterns, and styles.

Check out the other lovely peeps doing the challenge:

Debz-www.wannabeeprincess.co.uk
Sarah-www.plussizeandproud.co.uk
Kathryn-www.murderofgoths.co.uk

Here's What I Would Have Spent: Topshop.

I'd yet to try a HWIWHS challenge before so when Debz announced the next one I figured I'd give it a try. I thought it would be interesting to check out a store I don't ever shop with.

I'm a big fan of colour and prints, but I still love some classic monoshrome stripe. Are you seeing that dinosaur jumper?! SO awesome. I think between that and the monochrome shirt next to it, that has to be a fave and something I would buy in a heartbeat if they stocked anything remotely plus sized.

L-R

Flower Print Wide Leg Trousers-£40

Tie Striped Shirt Dress-£38

Pineapple Foil Print Swimsuit-£36

Broderie Pinafore Sundress-£38

Monochrome Striped Shirt by Unique-£75

Dinosaur Print Loungewear Sweater-£28

Crushed Satin Bomber Jacket by Goldie-£49

HWIWHS total: £304
£304 of this fatties cash that Topshop won't be getting!


Other bloggers taking part you should totally check out:

http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk
http://curvygirlthin.blogspot.com
http://www.plussizeproud.co.uk 
http://uniquelyfilipa.blogspot.pt/
http://thecurvedopinion.com
http://www.acurvycupcake.com
http://www.voluptuouschatterbox.co.uk/
http://www.pinkgemma.com/
http://www.seeingspots.co.uk/
http://sullen-hearts.blogspot.co.uk
http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com/
http://therandomnessoftwee.blogspot.co.uk/