Gemma Cartwright

Curvy fashion blogger. Fan of big frocks & retro hair. Often spotted in polka dots. Enjoys a cinched waist.

Sewing time – Butterick Retro B5882 shelf bust 50s style dress

My recent holiday in Antigua gave me the perfect opportunity for some slightly more glamorous outfit shots than usual - the Caribbean backdrop definitely makes the most of my latest sewing project,...

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A bride’s opinion of the Simply Be plus size bridal range!

It's time for a slightly different - and very special - post with a special guest! A while back, when this site was still Big Girls Browse, I featured the lovely range of wedding dresses from...

Apr 10, 2013 Like

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Designer fashion wishlist – Avenue 32

One of my biggest bugbears when shopping online is stores that have so much choice I fear placing an order in case I miss something brilliant in the process. A girl doesn't have the three hours...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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VIP vintage style fashion at Dollydagger in Brighton

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to the gorgeous Dollydagger boutique in Brighton for a taste of their VIP shopping experience. I've been a fan of the brand for years so I was very...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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Spring / Summer outfit inspiration: casual, party and holiday

I never usually enter blogger competitions, but I couldn't resist the lure of Money Supermarket's latest 'Passion for Fashion' challenge. The rules are simple: create three outfits for under £200...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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How to wear cropped trousers

There are certain styles that you never think will work for you, and cropped trousers have always been one of those for me. It wasn't always that way - in my late teens I loved them, and had my...

Mar 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Claire Richards for Fashion World

A few weeks ago I was invited by Fashion World to meet the new face of the brand, Steps star Claire Richards. Fashion World, for those who're unfamiliar with the brand, is a catalogue shopping...

Mar 7, 2013 Like

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Five fab pairs of flat shoes for Spring

I have dozens of pairs of gorgeous heels, but the truth is I spend most of my time in flats. I love how heels look and I can bear the pain for long enough to wear them on a night out or for a quiet...

Mar 3, 2013 Like

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Fitness fashion & a 30 Day Shred update

I have a confession to make. I've not done very well at the 30 Day Shred. By now I should be pushing towards day 30, showing off my abs and well into level 3. But the truth is I've only managed to...

Feb 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Evans Shape Studio Event

I've been to loads of great events over the last few weeks that even finding time to write them up has been difficult, but I'm playing catch-up now, starting with the first, the Evans shape studio...

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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Red carpet fashion & Oscar night – my less than secret love

About this time of year, for most fashion writers the red carpet rot starts to set in. The Golden Globes are done and dusted, the SAG Awards are ancient history...we're tired from those late nights...

Jan 31, 2013 Like

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Fashion label to watch: Three Floor

Three Floor is one of my favourite fashion discoveries of the past 12 months. The young London-based label is currently only available online (through the official website, at ASOS and a few other...

Jan 27, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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The 30 Day Shred: Before, after and in the future

I wasn't going to write about the 30 Day Shred. I've done it a couple of times now and always recorded my results on tumblrs that nobody reads, partly because I don't like showing off my tummy even...

Jan 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Five great makeup treats for £10 and under

When it comes to makeup, I'm proud to say I'm not a snob. There are so many great products out there at wallet-friendly prices that I don't see the point in spending more than needed to get a...

Jan 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Fabulously Festive – the belated Ways To Wear Challenge results

Apologies to all for the delay in putting up December's Ways To Wear Challenge results...but hopefully it's a case of better late than never! When moving the sites I encountered a bit of a problem...

Jan 20, 2013 Like

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Long hair how-to: French plait headband updo

My poor old hair has been through a lot, and right now it's longer than it's been since my childhood. It needs cutting - I'm going to lose good few inches to get soft, shiny ends back - but before...

Jan 13, 2013 Like

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I think I’m in love with Orla Kiely

I never really got the obsession with Orla Kiely. The prints that she's most famous for, and the oilcloth bags and laptop sleeves emblazoned with graphic tulips in sludge green and burnt...

Jan 10, 2013 Like

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Changes for 2013 – excuse me while I’m getting ready!

The start of a new year is a good time to make changes, so I've decided to do something that I probably should have done quite a while ago. As of some time this month or early next (depending on...

Jan 5, 2013 Like

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Dressember 2012 Part 2 – Florals, jumping and loadsa layers!

It's time for another Dressember update! These photos don't bring me totally up to date, but they give me plenty of opportunity to bring you another lovely update tomorrow, as the following week's...

Dec 15, 2012 Like

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A Dressember giveaway! Win a Pepperberry party dress worth £89!

I promised special Dressember treats this year, and here's one that I think you're all going to really love! My good friends at Pepperberry are offering one Big Girls Browse reader in the UK the...

Dec 14, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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The Ways To Wear Challenge #2 – Fabulously Festive

It's time for the second Ways To Wear challenge - sorry it's late [insert illness, dentistry, various other excuses here] but hopefully you're all still up for the challenge! But first up, I need...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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Dressember 2012 – Week One

I'm massively behind on my Dressember posts this year, for the simple reason that for the second half of week one I was laid up in bed with some kind of bug, and wasn't really taking photos. So...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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Top 5 dress picks: plus size styles Simply Be

Today as part of Dressember I'm looking at some of my favourite dresses from one of the brands that has supported Big Girls Browse since the very beginning, Simply Be. I wore a Simply Be dress for...

Dec 3, 2012 Like

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The LBD Ways To Wear Challenge – the results!

As we hit December it's time to see the results of the first Ways To Wear Challenge! I was so excited to see the entries come in as the month progressed, and though the challenge theme of 'Little...

Dec 1, 2012 Like

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Dressember 2012 – do some good for charity

I've been doing Dressember for the last couple of years and I really love taking part in this fun challenge. For those who're not familiar with Dressember, it's a pretty simple concept. For the 31...

Nov 28, 2012 Like

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The Little Black Dress – my Way to Wear!

When I originally decided to put together my own outfit challenge, I thought maybe one or two people would be up for joining in. I know a lot of us have had blogger's block recently, and sometimes...

Nov 18, 2012 Like

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Wardrobe staples – the 10 things that’ll make your clothes work twice as hard!

I'm always surprised by the items in my wardrobe that I wear the most. Whether they're classic styles, cool statement pieces that reflect my personal style, or just reliable clothes that wash and...

Nov 12, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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The Panache Bra Fit Challenge: Reviewed

Panache, maker of two of my favourite bras in the world (the Tango Luxe and the Zara) has recently added a new section to its website - the Bra Fit Challenge. It's a simple online tool that asks...

Nov 11, 2012 Like

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Top Winter Trend – Contrast sleeve coats & jackets

At this time of year you're lucky if anyone sees what you're wearing under your coat while you're outdoors, so you may as well make sure you've got some seriously stylish outerwear. When Burberry...

Nov 7, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Sewing time – Butterick Retro B5882 shelf bust 50s style dress

A bride’s opinion of the Simply Be plus size bridal range!

Designer fashion wishlist – Avenue 32

VIP vintage style fashion at Dollydagger in Brighton

Spring / Summer outfit inspiration: casual, party and holiday

How to wear cropped trousers

Claire Richards for Fashion World

Five fab pairs of flat shoes for Spring

Fitness fashion & a 30 Day Shred update

The Evans Shape Studio Event

Red carpet fashion & Oscar night – my less than secret love

Fashion label to watch: Three Floor

The 30 Day Shred: Before, after and in the future

Five great makeup treats for £10 and under

Fabulously Festive – the belated Ways To Wear Challenge results

Long hair how-to: French plait headband updo

I think I’m in love with Orla Kiely

Changes for 2013 – excuse me while I’m getting ready!

Dressember 2012 Part 2 – Florals, jumping and loadsa layers!

A Dressember giveaway! Win a Pepperberry party dress worth £89!

The Ways To Wear Challenge #2 – Fabulously Festive

Dressember 2012 – Week One

Top 5 dress picks: plus size styles Simply Be

The LBD Ways To Wear Challenge – the results!

Dressember 2012 – do some good for charity

The Little Black Dress – my Way to Wear!

Wardrobe staples – the 10 things that’ll make your clothes work twice as hard!

The Panache Bra Fit Challenge: Reviewed

Top Winter Trend – Contrast sleeve coats & jackets

Styling up the pencil skirt – two ways to wear!

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