Hi there! I know I’ve been quiet on the blog lately. The truth is, I took a little break to put some thought into how I want Muse in Bloom to take shape. I took a vacation. I read a lot. I did some knitting. I talked to my friends and family. And I made…
#SupportLocal: Spotlight on the Faye dress by Ottawa designer Tangente
There’s a great boutique in Ottawa’s Westboro neighbourhood called Flock that specializes in unique clothing items by Canadian designers. I love to stop by when I’m in the area to browse the racks and get some inspiration. The sad truth, however, is that the brands they carry don’t do plus size. If you’re reading this…
Snake print maxi
The animal-print trend is showing no signs of slowing down for summer. This time around, leopard has given way to snake. Not that I’m complaining. This particular dress is one of Eloquii’s signature printed maxi dresses. They release it in multiple prints every season, and I have been curious about how they fit. When the…
Blue Monday
Today’s blog is an outfit post, pure and simple. I saw this Lane Bryant sky blue double-breasted suit on a few other bloggers and thought it looked really cool. I scored it on clearance, which is a plus! Paired with a polka-dot blouse from Eloquii and a strappy pair of Jimmy Choos (both borrowed from…
Poppy Barley: Ethical Canadian Luxury
As I discussed in last week’s post, I’ve been thinking a lot since Fashion Revolution Week about the impact of my clothing choices on people and the environment. As a size 18, I am well aware of the challenges of finding fashionable clothing that fits me at all, let alone high quality, beautifully made clothing…