The Em Edit

Travel | A Long Weekend In Masham

Monday, May 03, 2021

I’ve just had a magical three days in Masham, aka my favourite place in the UK. It rained, the bebe screamed, everything had icecream on it, we had to bring our biggest coats for al fresco dining but WE HAD A HOLIDAY! I’ve spent so many happy family holidays here, ran away here when my life fell to pieces, got married here and now I’ve shared it with the bebe. DREAMY. As such, I thought it only fair to share my recommendations with you good people.

Style | Make Your Wardrobe Work For You

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

[This post features gifted items from a previous AD in collaboration with Simply Be]

I was really excited about this campaign: A capsule wardrobe of infinite opportunity.

I was going to show you how I would style the capsule wardrobe to go to Aldi, how I’d wear it for a picnic with the family, maybe even a little al fresco vino with my friends.

And yet here we are. At home. Again.

Neck Ruffle Front Poplin Blouse | Jane Ankle Boots | PU Paperbag Waist Belted Shorts

Happy New Year My Friends

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Happy New Year one and all, wishing you a safe, happy and fortuitous 2021.

Five Minutes On 2020

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

2020. What a year.

Image: Inspire Images

Style | Festive Looks For Christmas At Home

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Christmas is going to be a bit different this year, not least because most of us haven’t been anywhere, aren’t going anywhere and (in my case) can’t actually remember what it’s like being in a place that isn’t the house/Aldi any more.

As such, I’ve put together three potential Christmas Day at home looks for your delight and delectation (And also to motivate me out of my pyjamas...)

Home | A Perpetual Nod To The Past

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

[Images in this post contain gifted items]

When I was in my early teens, I was desperate to fit in - Fashion, culture, habits; I wanted to be just like everyone else. Yet at 6ft tall, with size 9 feet and a very limited understanding of what “cool” meant for me, it wasn’t to be.

Five Minutes On A Quite Big Thing

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Hello everyone.

I have a confession to make.

I’ve not been particularly honest with you - I’ve not lied but I’ve been a bit deceitful.

This year I became a mother.

Five Minutes on A Bad Week

Sunday, May 10, 2020

[Images in this post contain gifted items]

It’s been a bad week for body love / confidence / neutrality.

Adele’s weight loss making her an (unwilling) tabloid darling, BMI in healthcare eternally in the spotlight, trolls desecrating the memory of a wonderful woman based on purely her body size; If you’re a fat woman, its very difficult to switch off from your physicality right now.

Travel | Getting The Most From Your Short Break

Monday, February 03, 2020

[This post contains a gifted stay and a number of gifted experiences. Each will be denoted with a *]

For the past few years, I have lived in a world of chaos where two week long holidays in the sun are a distant memory, getaways are booked with the immediacy of a very immediate thing and the planning of...well...something really badly planned.

With all of this in mind, here is some of my advice for a Short Break.
You absolutely do not have to take it, your life is your own, I'm not the boss of you but, listen, it's nice to work together on these things - Let me make your mistakes for you.

Five Minutes on Being A Big Woman

Friday, January 31, 2020

I am a big woman.

I’m 6ft tall, wear a size 10 shoe, have a broad back, thick arms and a strong chin.

I weigh more than every man I know.

Lingerie: Tutti Rouge - Elektra [Gifted]

Five Minutes on January

Saturday, December 28, 2019

It seems that the simple act of existence without self-loathing is a renegade act. And in January, that renegade act can often feel like a battle.

Festive Fun With Fenetic Wellbeing

Monday, December 16, 2019

[This post is an AD in collaboration with Fenetic Wellbeing and contains gifted items denoted with *]

Christmas shopping can be a bit of a nightmare - Crowds, queues and chaos. "Why do we do this to ourselves?" I hear you cry "Why don't we just do it online?!?

Mulled wine. That's why.

That and the sparkly lights, the brass bands and the general camaraderie of the festive experience.

I take it for granted that the crowds may be annoying but at least I can get in, out and off to the snow bar. This isn't quite so easy for so many people with mobility issues, so when Fenetic Wellbeing offered me the chance to take one of my lovely friends out, not only for all of the above but also to try their Lightweight Rollator*, I was intrigued.

What's On My Christmas List - Style

Friday, November 22, 2019

[This post contains affiliate links]

It's the second in my seasonal roundup / lust list/ 'things I just reyt like' posts. This time on my favourite topic of THINGS THAT I CAN PUT ON MY BODY aka STYLE.
I mean, you can put anything on your body if you want; wafer thin ham, twenty terrapins, an egg. But these are things specific to me and if you want to talk about those things, do your own post ok?