Monday 9 April 2012

Clements Ribeiro Tunic

There have been so many posts about the Clements Ribeiro Swan range, it seems to have divided opinions in the plus size community but I guess that's not a bad thing. Just because we might share the common experience of being plus-size it does not mean we necessarily will love the same clothes. Even in the collection I see pieces that I'm definitely not brave enough to wear - like the matchstick trousers for instance. But look how the beautiful Amy wears them...doesn't she look fabulous?
Anyway, I had my eye on the heart print Diana top as soon as I'd seen it. So the morning Swan launched online I got myself up at 7.15am to make sure I could be in on the occasion.

Tunic - Swan for Evans
Jeans - Chloe for Simply Be
Boots - Simply Be
Hairband (old) - New Look



I wore the tunic on Easter Sunday with the Chloe Jeans I just got. I have to admit the jeans are a little baggy in the legs, but its because I carry most of my weight around my middle and definitely couldn't have got away with sizing down. I think they'll look better with flats rather than boots tucked in. The tunic however is just adorable. I love it, it's a good length and the print is so cute. I'd love to purchase more from the Swan Range like the Betty or Peggy dresses or even the cardigan but right now funds do not permit. I'd love to know your take on the range and if you made any purchases.
For those of you wondering, the first 500 to buy something from the range online got a scratchcard. You could either win £50, £30 or free delivery. Yep, I got free delivery. A nice thought but I'd have much preferred a badge or a pin, something all 500 of us could have got equal enjoyment from.
One of my favourite blogs on the range has to be from Em, she actually went instore and tried on the pieces so for an honest and enjoyable read please check out her blog. x

19 comments:

  1. Thank you for the shout out honey. I really like this range and also have really liked the different opinions from so many women on the clothes. It isn't quite a Ditto range (!!) But I like the prints and cuts. I'm excited to see where they go from here.

    You look fab in this tunic and like yourself, I wore this collection over Easter too.

    I hope you've had a beautiful weekend.

    Em. Xx.

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    1. No probs. I think so many people value your opinion as a blogger and know that you will give an honest account. I hope you've had a lovely weekend too filled with lots of chocolate eggs. xXx

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  2. I love this tunic... i tried it on when i went to heard office, but i still havn't managed to get to a store and buy it yet! i really need to :( looks lovely on you xx

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    1. you must, it looked so lovely on you! xXx

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  3. It looks lovely on you! I too love the trousers but can't quite bring myself to buy them.

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    1. i think there was a discount code banding around, not sure if it still works though :(

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  4. You need to buy the matchstick trousers i have pictures them on my blog if you do get them i would say size down ! I really love that tunic on you that was a piece i really liked too .

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  5. the tunic looks great on you! ^^d really cute!
    still can`t find anything `must have` in the collection
    but really enjoy seeing so many bloggers review
    the clothes. ^^d MMxoxo

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    1. I know, I have loved seeing how other bloggers wear the pieces. Hopefully you'll find something in the second collaboration they do. xXx

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  6. REally nice tunic, love it!!!!

    Hope you'll visit me :)
    Lots of kisses, Elly

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    1. Hi, thanks for the comment - Im now following your blog - it looks great soooo professional! xXx

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  7. I am loving this tunic! Might need to pop it on my wishlist for when my spending ban is over!

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    1. it is sooo cute - defo worth the investment. I'm now following your blog, shame i missed your giveaway :( xXx

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  8. You look beautiful!! I think I need this tunic!

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    1. The dress in the same print is gorgeous too. xXx

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  10. I've got this tunic too, I've not worn it yet though so it might need to make an appearance soon! Will post my pics on my clothes blog once I get round to wearing it!

    Looking good!

    xx

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    1. cool - can't wait to see you in yours. Mine has only had one airing so think it needs to get out of the wardrobe again. x

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