Renee Cafaro rounds up the must ‘for him’ gifts this season. From stylish and soft loungewear to chic spectacles and sophisticated scents, there are some amazing ‘for him gifts’ available right now. Whether you’re shopping big branded products or supporting independent retailers, make sure to get your online shopping done before the postal cut offs dates, so that no one is left empty handed this Christmas. Most websites will let you know their last postal dates for Christmas from round about now, so read the small print, banners and delivery sections on whatever site you’re shopping on. Happy ..read more

It’s present buying season again and if you’re staring at your computer screen blankly or panicking about what to find in the shops for the holiday period then you’re in luck. Renee Cafaro has been rounding up her favourite pieces for her ultimate selection of gift guides, featuring a mix of big and independent brands. There has been a lot in the news about supply chains and deliveries as we head deep into the festive period, so shopping small and indie can be a great way of not only supporting smaller brands but also potentially means that products are made and shipped more locally. From fash ..read more

The holiday season is certainly a joyous one but with so many extra social events, family occasions and perceived pressure to perform, cater and excel at either cooking the best dinner, purchasing the perfect gift, or being the ultimate hostess, the festive period comes with its on fair share of stresses. It’s important to not let yourself get too rundown and to look after yourself during this hectic period too! If you’ve been busy ensuring everyone else has the perfect present to open on the 25th of December, then it’s time to also stop and think about what you would like. Self gifting may se ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.  There is something to be said for the beige coloured handbag. While you might always be tempted to opt for classic black for its neutrality, versatility and timeless style credentials, the beige bag in hues of taupe, camel and caramel is often overlooked. While a black handbag is great in the winter months, come the summer, a dark bag often clashes with our frothy, lightly coloured outfits. A camel bag however, whatever the weather shines on through the seasons whatever the weather. Taupe ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Although it is still hitting freezing outside, spring is very much around the corner and this change in seasons and the fact that we’re about to bounce into February means we’re in the mood for something new. Over the years plus size shopping has got better and better and we now have way more options than ever before, which means that shopping just got harder! For many of us socialising is still off the menu, but it’s good to get dressed up, even if comfort is still at the centre of our wardrob ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. With us hurtling at great speed towards Valentine’s day, lingerie is very much the natural fashion topic of conversation. But you shouldn’t need to use Valentine’s day as an excuse to improve, add to or update your plus size lingerie drawer. Great underwear isn’t just something you should wear for your partner, perfect pants and beautiful bras should be about you and making you feel like you’re on top of the world. But of course, given that February the 14th is round the corner, marketeers and ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Here at SLiNK HQ these days we are all about comfort and cosiness and the hoodie dress is our perfect piece of plus size loungewear. The plus size hoodie dress is the embodiment of our work from home wardrobe. Not quite a tracksuit but evoking the same dressed down and relaxed feeling, the oversized hoodie is great for all your lockdown activities. Heading out for a walk? A hoodie dress is a great throw on piece, team with tights or over a pair of leggings and some great trainers to up the ante ..read more

Every so often a brand suddenly comes on our radar, as if from no where. Social media makes the whole world feel smaller and falling down an Instagram hole can often reap some stylish rewards. With lockdown in full swing we are scrolling a lot, but this time it’s paid off as we have come across this amazing fashion brand that has an extensive inclusive, extended sizes line that has pieces from a size 2 to sizes 28/4XL. The plus size styles are gorgeous and premium and feel really directional. In fact we had to triple check that these pieces came in plus – they do! And we are stoked about it. F ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. With plummeting temperatures investing in a great coat seems like a solid plan right now. With Gucci doing a collaboration with The North Face, suddenly performance style coats are really trending high and we’ve all been sucked into wanting that sports apparel feel from our outerwear this January. The truth is puffer coats have been hot property for a while now. With brands like Moncler making puffer coats runway worthy again, the oversized, duvet style coat has been a huge hit on the high stre ..read more

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.  Grab your gloves… it’s cold outside! With walks on the agenda as the hub of social activity at least for the first phase of 2021 we’re all going to need to wrap up warm. Temperatures are continuing to plummet, so with many areas seeing total lockdown on gyms, hospitality and leisure facilities, we’ve resigned ourselves to brisk outdoor walks for at least the near future. With that in mind we’re thinking cold weather accessories are at the top of the shopping list to keep us all wrapped up ..read more