It's My Birthday, It's My Birthday...

Hello Lovely People,

If you know me you will know that my birthday is in October, however, yesterday marked a year since I started my blog! Whoop! Whoop! And What better way to celebrate a birthday than with gifts?

Yes! That's right I am doing my first give away, for all my lovely friends and blog readers. This is just a small thank you for all your support and kind words.

So here it goes!

To win this give away you just need to leave a comment below! I will put all the names into a hat and pick out the winner (so old fashioned).

Also feel free to Tweet! Instagram! Tumblr! If you do please put the #aisforabibday so I can see!

Oh yes! I forgot to add this is open to UK residents only and the closing date is Sunday Midnight.

Please Note: I bought all these items myself and I am in no way sponsored by any of the brands I have bought from. These are just a few things to say thanks and I hope they come in useful for the winner!

Good Luck Everyone!

Much Love,

To The Maxi

Hello Everyone!!!

Today I bring you an outfit if the day. I live mostly in dresses because I find they are easy to put on and I don't have to think about whether my top will match with my bottom.

I ventured into Simply be (on Oxford Street) a few weeks ago and they had 20% off this dress which, personally, I thought was a win!! Unfortunately now it has gone back up to £60 but never fear boxing day sales are just round the corner!!

What I wore:

Fedora, Primark

Dress, Simply Be

Necklace, House of Fraser

Faux Leather Jacket, Very

Boots, Primark

Now it's starting to get cold I think I will have to put away the jackets for a while!

Much Love,

I've been shopping!

Hello All!

I have another haul for you and it's a video! Yippee! As you all know I am on a spending ban this month so all the stuff in this haul was not purchase during the month of July.

Please have a look at what I got and let me know what you think.

Much Love,

Collective Haul!

Hello Lovelies,

Here is my second video. I have a haul for you today! Some of the items are on my blog already and some will be uploaded in the near future. I hope you all like it.

Much Love,

Lakeside Meet

Hello Lovelies!!

On Saturday, I met some beautiful blogger babes for a shopping day out in Lakeside. We had a fab day filled with fun, food and shopping of course!

Be warned there are plenty of pictures in this post! Some taken by Leah and Mookie too!

We went into Primark (I will be doing a haul), Evans and Yours Clothing. I had never been in a Yours before so I was very curious as to what the shop would be like.

I will start with Evans first, I am really upset that I didn't get a picture of my changing room! It had a sofa in it!!The staff were very welcoming and helpful and allowed us to take loads of pictures and try out loads of nice clothes.

There are also some new upcoming collections that they will be adding, so a trendy Evans is in our futures. Smiles all round.

Look at all the pretty jewellery!

And here are the outfits I tried on...

I really liked this shirt dress too but thought it was still to pricey for what it was.

My favourite of them all was this Scarlett and Jo prom dress. If only I could afford it...

Next is Yours Clothing, I didn't take any pictures of the shop itself as it was quite small and narrow. I tried on a few dresses but only a couple of things sparked my interest.

First of all this dress!! I actually really liked it! It is a quite light weight material so would be perfect for summer.

I really liked this lace dress too, the lining was a bit off but at the same time I loved the sweetheart neck line and where the sleeves stopped on my arm.

This dress was not so good,it didn't flatter any of out figure but you win some you lose some!

Finally, I tried on this polka dot dress, you can never go wrong with polka dots! I would have preferred it to be a little bit longer though.

And now a few pictures from the rest of the outing, the weather was so nice!

Shopping with girls who you have something in common with is great and its nice that we all similar taste in clothing but style it differently.

Here are the lovely ladies I went shopping with.

Mookie - http://muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk/
Leah - http://www.justmeleah.co.uk/
Charlie - http://www.freakumdress.co.uk/

Have you guys gone on any shopping trips recently? Show me what you got.

Also, the Primark buys should be up soon!

Much Love,

99p Dress Challenge

Hello Lovelies,

I have a challenge for you today organised by Debz, this has been running through the whole week so don't forget to have a look at the bloggers that took part.

When I saw someone put the deal up on Facebook, I very quickly ordered the navy and white polka dot dress. I got it in a 22 but I do believe I could have sized down about 2 sizes as it is HUGE!

I really do like the dress but the sizing is definitely a bit off, I think if I got a stretchy belt instead then it could look slightly more fitted.
The length is great and I think this would be perfect for the summer months too. The material is very good quality and did not mis-shape in the wash.

I'm loving polka dots at the moment, to me they are always on trend.

Have any of you bought this dress? Or any others in the 99p deal?

Also what do you think of my top bun? I am trying to experiment...

Please have a look at the lovely ladies who took part in the challenge throughout the week.

Debz - http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk/
Leighanne - http://www.bumpandbeyondblog.co.uk/
Helen - http://www.candyflosscloudssss.co.uk/
Charlie - http://www.freakumdress.co.uk/
Sally - http://www.thehumanmannequin.co.uk/
Anne-Lise - http://www.muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk/
Abi - http://www.aisforabi.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucia - http://www.ucantwearthat.com/
Nikki - http://www.nattynikki.com/
Sarah - http://plussizeproud.wordpress.com/about-me-2/
Vicky - http://www.thecurvedopinion.com/
Emma - http://emmaatouchofsparkle.weebly.com/
Leah - http://www.justmeleah.co.uk/
Katt - http://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk/
Becky - http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com/
Hannah - http://fabulouslyfatfashion.com/

Much Love,

30 Days 30 Dress #4 and #5

Hello Lovelies!!

I have decided to do these every other day as I think that its just too much to do everyday!

Also, I am trying to sort out my car and what not and that has kind of taken precedence, hopefully I should be back to normal by Monday.

Day Four

I bought this dress from Primark in the sale a while ago and although I love it after the fist wash it has started to fade ( I shouldn't really complain, seeing as I only paid £3 for it). Please excuse the make up free face, I just could not be bothered to wear any yesterday.

 Day Five
I bought this pinafore/dungaree dress from George @ Asda in the sale a couple of weeks ago and they didn't have my size left so I sized up a couple of times. It is a bit big for me but I don't care because its comfortable.
I was battling with the wind today and I am sure I traumatised several secondary school students when the dress blew over my head but I don't care!

I am thoroughly enjoying this challenge!! I am finding clothes I don't even remember buying! It's like shopping all over again.

I shall hopefully have a video to you guys soon with some things I have bought over the last few weeks.
I hope you enjoy it.

Much Love,

30 Days 30 Dresses #3 - Fit and Flare

Hello Lovelies,

This is a quick one as I had to rush out to take my driving test.. Which I passed!! YAY!!

Dress - Dorothy Perkins, Shoes - Primark, Leggings - Primark

I also apologise for the picture quality, I was in a massive rush.

Much Love,

30 Days 30 Dresses #2 - Khaki and Denim

Hello Lovelies,

My blog is currently going through a change (again). When it is finished I will do a post crediting the wonderful lady who is doing this for me.

Moving on swiftly, Here is the second installation on 30 days 30 Dress!! Whoop Whoop!!
I decided to go casual today as I am not really doing much.

The dress is just a plain khaki midi from Dorothy Perkins. I got it in the sale and it's a 22 and too big but sometimes you don't want them to be too body con (it was the last one and only 7 pounds).

I have paired it with the jeans jacket I got at the Plus size Market (post here), a statement necklace from Primark and some Leopard print slip ons from New Look (similar here, here and here). Look at all the links I have given you!!

How do you style down on your lazy days?

Much Love, 

30 Dresses 30 Days

Hello Lovelies,

This is the first of a challenge that should run throughout the whole of this month! It has been organised by Toni at The Left of Perfect.

It's a good way to 'shop your wardrobe' hopefully this will be a month of saving for me too... maybe...

Today I bring you another ASOS curve find. As you all know I am loving ASOS at the moment.

The dress is from the ASOS Curve Sale, unfortunately it is out of stock now.

I paired it with a military style coat from TU at Sainsburys, Primark boots and a necklace given to me by a family member.

I'm loving this new challenge hopefully it will keep my blog updates more active!

Much Love,

OOTD - ASOS Tie Dye Maxi Dress

Hello Lovelies,

I come to you with another outfit post. People tend to view these most on my blog so I am guessing you like them.

1. Tie Dye Maxi Dress, ASOS - £30 £12
2. Lace Shirt, Wallis - Similar New Look - £22.99 £10
3. Boots - Primark
4. Earrings - Primark
5. Necklace - Very
6. Lipstick, Collection @ Superdrug - £2.99

I do like the dress but I think a belt would have worked better with it. The material is quite thick and the dress is a really nice length. It is really great for the weather right now and will be for the summer too.

I am still on the course of sorting my life out. It is sort of going well.

Much Love,

Printed!

Hello Lovelies,

It's another outfit post today! Recently I have seen a lot of plus size bloggers with this dress on their blogs and the first time I saw it I fell in love with it.

I went to Bluewater a couple of weeks ago and this was the last one in the shop AND it was in my size. I snapped it up quickly ran straight to the checkout.

Dress - Evans - £50 £15

Jacket - New Look but I got it on Ebay

Shoes - Primark - £8 £4 (also come in red £4 and a beige £8 colour)

I just can't get enough of this dress! I absolutely love it. Here's the link just in case you want to buy one as well.

What do you think about prints for SS14?

If any of you follow me on Twitter then you will know I am not allowing myself to spend any money on clothes this month.

So, I will have to wait till march to buy any more prints. So sad, I know, but I need to curb my spending.

Do send me links if you so any prints that you are loving!

Much Love,

Blinging it out

Hello Lovelies,

Today I bring you my most recent jewellery purchases. You guys won't know this already but I own a ridiculous amount of jewellery and the collection is constantly growing.

I cant help it, I am like a magpie, as soon as I see something shiny I am instantly attracted to it.

I will being with earrings.

I think that the first two pairs are from Primark but I'm not sure where the other pair are from. I love hoop earrings and these are huge! Hopefully they won't be too heavy for my lobes.

Now Broaches.

These are both from Dorothy Perkins, I bought them in the sale, I only realised when I got home that the bead in the middle of the first one is missing but I have replacements so I don't mind.
Recently I have seen a lot of people wearing these on shirts, coats and scarves and thought I would try it myself, I love them and have had plenty of compliments.

Rings.

I usually find it quite hard to buy rings as a lot of the time they don't fit but I was lucky to find these beauties.

And the finale... Statement Necklaces.

Aren't they just sooo pretty?! The number in my jewellery box is growing rapidly, I will be investing further in them without fail.

What are your favourite jewellery picks this month?

I was thinking of doing a post like this once a month, let me know what you guys think.

Much Love,