I knew that my plus size status meant I could never get rings to fit but I never imagined that it would affect my ability to buy bracelets and even necklaces. Some time ago, I decided that wearing gold jewellery was a part of who I was, or, who I wanted to be and I set out trawling the net for vintage pieces. It quickly became apparent that most of the jewellery I was looking at was not going to be big enough for me. Bit gutting but, nevermind, I’ll just have to buy new pieces (or so I thought). Cue more trawling and finding piece upon piece of gorgeous jewellery and then looking at the sizes to realise that whilst it might look like a long necklace on the model (or influencer) on me it would be more like a choker. So odd.

Thankfully Marina Rinaldi came to the rescue with this stunning necklace which is just perfect for day or night. Whenever I wear it, I feel like me - like the woman I want to be is making an appearance - beautiful, bold, confident, and strong.

Necklace - Marina Rinaldi

Sunglasses - Jimmy Fairly

Face and body - Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Trophy Wife, Iconic London Illuminator Glow