The Essence of Fashion sells personally sourced beautiful and practical clothes sizes 10-22, jewellery, bags and accessories to give you confidence, style and comfort.

Alice has always loved art and in the last couple of years has enjoyed creating her own style. She is self-taught and although she has a go at all types of painting she is really enjoying creating abstract art using watercolour, acrylic, inks and collage. Enjoy browsing Art by Ali.

Bob The Bear's Adventures was written after Alice knitted a large bear with a waistcoat and glasses. Bob the Bear tries to hide in her garden but he is always discovered and seems to love climbing more than hiding. He would love you to go on an adventure with him with it your favourite toy.