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Best Cheap + Cheerful Summer Wines - Suger Coat It
Drinks, Reviews

Summer’s Best Cheap and Cheerful Wines

While I have smugly advanced past the cheapest of wines, that doesn't mean I'm not interested in getting value for money. I think maybe I just drank too much of the Accomplice Sav. Blanc back in the day to even stomach anything like it these days. Haha. Recently I...

Money + Finance

Was Mr Big Carrie’s retirement plan all along?

Recently I was watching Sex and the City and as a thirty-something trying to do her best to run a business, live life and prepare for the future I found myself adding up the outfit changes and designer pieces, the apartment and meals, not to mention the taxis....

Plus Size Shorts Outfits for Summer - Suger Coat It
Where to Buy

Plus-Size Shorts for Summer; Get Your Legs Out!

It's that time, team, shorts season! I mean, as a Queenslander, pretty much every season is shorts season, but you know what I mean. I've talked about how to find and wear shorts as a plus-size woman on this blog before. Of course, I have; this blog is a million...

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon - Review by Suger Coat It
Books, Movies, TV, Grow Your Skills

Show Your Work

Ever wonder how TikToks can, as is the case with XXL Scrunchie & Co, one of my new favourites, exponentially grow their business? How can social media sell out an entire line of products in a few hours, less in the case of those with larger platforms? So what...

Where to buy women's shoes for large feet - Suger Coat It
Where to Buy

Where to buy on trend women’s shoes for large feet

Welcome, fellow large footed friend. If your internet search for women's shoes for large feet has landed you here, I’m glad you found us. I know that search well. You don’t get to be a 178cm tall woman without big feet. It’s par for the course, as they say. These...

Learning to embrace procrastination - Suger Coat It
Grow Your Skills, Personal

I’m learning to embrace procrastination

I've displaced myself again. As I mentioned in the email on the weekend, I'm having the floor of my office and the adjoining patio fished with epoxy. So, that meant time to pack it all up again. Which is, I have to say, a pretty smooth process these days. Changing...

Man stands on path leading to rock outcrop over the ocean - North Stradbroke Island
Personal, Relationships

I’m grateful for you, Kelvin

This one is easy, as far as choosing one thing every day to be grateful for, because today is Kelvin and my 16th wedding anniversary. Go, team. It feels like so long ago that we first met, and yet, not simultaneously. There we were, just a couple of kids with no...

Googles 'what are bats a sign of' - Suger Coat It
Personal

Googles ‘what are bats a sign of?’

I'm starting to think I jinxed us all when I put up my 'today has been cancelled go back to bed sign'... Sorry about that. The wheels have fallen off, and it's one time too many for people out there. I wanted to acknowledge that before we got into it today. Without...

Suger Coat It - Melissa Walker Horn

hey, i'm suger

I'm Melissa Walker Horn; around here, they call me Suger. I'm a photographer and business owner, a sneaker-wearing, wine-drinking, o.g. blogger. I love a casual ootd, my family, + the beach. I've got a thing for cheese, but there's no way you'll ever catch me eating apricot chicken. I'm here for the casual ootd and stripes, and I hate fussy, overly styled clothing and ruffles.

My story is about self-awareness and confidence, a gift I wish to offer every woman and girl out there. When it comes to this blog, that's all I hope to deliver – to you, your friend, daughter or a lady you met on the street. And as far as I'm concerned, you must keep showing up for people.

what's trending on the blog

not sure where to start? here are the posts people keep on coming back for

can i make money as a photographer on fiverr?

can i make money as a photographer on fiverr?

where to buy plus size swimwear

where to buy plus size swimwear

how to turn your summer dress into a top!

how to turn your summer dress into a top!

dying my hair blue and maintaining the colour

dying my hair blue and maintaining the colour

looking for a confidence boost?

check out these must-read posts to get you started building your self-esteem, confidence and body image

my body confidence story

my body confidence story plus video

Your body image is not your partners job

your body image is not your partners job

I've been struggling in front of the camera

i’ve been struggling to get in front of a camera

Books to improve your body image

books to improve your body image

ready to make money online?

sharing what I've learned in the last decade of earning a living online through blogging, content creation and more

blogging resources + other useful stuff!

blogging resources + other useful stuff!

can i make money as a photographer on fiverr?

can i make money as a photographer on fiverr?

starting a blog

how to start a blog; according to me

how to make money on your blog

how to make money on your blog

looking for my style tips?

here are some of our favourite looks, biggest gripes and things i love about style

where to buy on trend women’s shoes for large feet

where to buy on trend women’s shoes for large feet

are basics only stylish on thin women?

are basics only stylish on thin women?

no one cares if you're an outfit repeater

no one cares if you’re an outfit repeater!

how to look ‘dressed up’ wearing sneakers

how to look ‘dressed up’ wearing sneakers