And It Comes To An End

Hello My Lovelies,

I am going to alert you now the pictures in the post are really not the greatest. They were taken on my slowly deteriorating phone but I like the dress so I have to share it.

Now that Summer has actually come to an end I wanted to share an outfit I wore (a really long time ago and forgot to put up). As you all should know, I practically live in dresses (or pyjamas). I have so many that I don't really get the chance to wear them as I buy them but when I dig in to the depths of my wardrobe and find them again I realise why I fell in love with them in the first place and this dress from Dorothy Perkins is a prime example.

 This dress is so light weight and really comfortable, I don't believe it is still on the website but if I find something similar I will link it for you all. I love the bold print and the deep v-neck which allows me to show off my 'assets'. My only qualm would be the length, I would like it to be a couple of inches longer.

 The sandals are from ASOS Men's. I often check the men's shoes as I have wide feet. I found these and the are amazing. They did take a little while to break in because the are real leather but when I wore them I felt like I should have been in Hercules... The Disney movie... I'm not even ashamed.

Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Denim Jacket: From a clothes swap

Sandals: ASOS

Money Saving Monday - Did you say sale?

Hello My Lovelies!!

As you all know me and some of my fellow plus size bloggers are taking part in a spending ban this month and to make it a bit fun we decided to make a blog challenge out of it. We are already two weeks in and I have to say I have found it extremely difficult not to but all the things!

My bank balance really suffered last month and I want to save to go on holiday for my birthday so I just have to grin and bear it. Although, I will have a haul video for you guys at the end of this month for my purchases last month (I know it doesn't make any sense but some stuff didn't arrive on time).

I think I have done alright so far with the spending ban but I just can't resist checking out the ASOS website (in the sale) because they just have all the pretty things!! ASOS isn't the only site I look through for clothes but I need to resist so I don't make myself cry...

Textured Navy Tee Dress 

AX Paris Zip Front Dress

Bodycon Dress 

Origami Swing Dress

Sweatshirt With Sheer Panel 

Chelsea Boots 

Leather T-bar Flats

White Caged Sandals 

Cut Out Ankle Boots 

Newlook T-bar Sandals 

Ballet Flats 

Hopefully some of my family members will see this *hint, hint mum and dad*

Please take a look at the other ladies taking part:

Abi - http://aisforabi.blogspot.co.uk

Debz - http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

Lucia - http://www.ucantwearthat.com

Sarah - http://plussizeproud.wordpress.com

Katherine - http://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk

Kelly - http://misskittykaos.blogspot.co.uk

Nikki - http://www.nattynikki.com

Gina - http://www.fatfitfine.blogspot.com/

Much Love,

Money Saving Monday

Welcome to Money Saving Monday, as a blogger I am always looking through websites and searching shops for the next item of clothing or beauty purchase. I recently begun to realise that I don't need all that I am buying and instead of spending I can use the money to save for something that is worth more than clothes, shoes and bags. So let's comb through our wardrobes and empty those make up bags for items we haven't loved much recently and are gathering dust!

Hello All!

I recently found that I have been spending way too much money on clothes and even though I do bargain as much as I can, the costs do ad up.

I posted a comment on a facebook page asking if anyone would want to join me for a spending ban this month and I had a great response so I made it into a blog challenge! (Title invented by Debz).

I have recently been looking through my wardrobe at clothes I haven't worn in a while and I came across this smock dress from ASOS. I know I have worn it before on the blog but I couldn't resist getting it on and getting some snaps of it.

I am loving this challenge and hopefully I will last the whole month.

Here are the other ladies taking part!

Abi - http://aisforabi.blogspot.co.uk

Debz - http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

Lucia - http://www.ucantwearthat.com

Sarah - http://plussizeproud.wordpress.com

Katherine - http://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk

Kelly - http://misskittykaos.blogspot.co.uk

Nikki - http://www.nattynikki.com

Gina - http://www.fatfitfine.blogspot.com/

Much Love,

30 Days 30 Dresses 22-29

Hello Lovelies!!!

We are almost at the end of the 30 Days 30 Dresses Challenge! I think I have done really well (bar 2 days).
I'm so happy that I managed that many! It's been fun! My mum is refusing to take more picture after this challenge though so the next person I pick to do them is my brother.

So here is the breakdown of my outfits from the past week or so.

Day 22

This is the first time I have cracked this dress out since I bought it. It is neon pink and waffle textured. I love it so much and I shall be wearing it more as the weather gets better.

I bought it from ASOS in the sale for £5!!! Absolute bargain!

Day 23

I am becoming a huge fan of wearing jumpers over dresses. I think it makes an outfit look a bit more interesting and is a change from tucking stuff in. Again I bought this dress from ASOS for £5 in the sale. It's the same as the pink one but in black.

Day 24

Here I am wearing a denim dress from Littlewoods. I have, again, worn a jumper over the top which is from Matalan. I have also put collar tips on the dress.

Day 25

This dress was given to me by my aunt and it is from Sainsbury's. I am wear a faux leather top over it, which I think, compliments the dress very well.

Day 26

I picked this beauty up in the Fat Positive clothes swap I went to a while back. It is from Club L and I love it so much. I hope there will be another swap soon. I met so many lovely people.

Day 27

Polka dots! What more could you ask for? I am a huge fan and this dress is perfect for the warm weather we have been having.

Day 28

It was my Uncle's birthday party over the weekend and he had a BBQ. I thought I would try and dress up a little bit so I wore this red cold shoulder dress that I bought from Forever21+. Over the to is a vintage shirt I bought from the plus size market earlier this year for a pound!

Day 29

This is a rust coloured dip hem dress from Debenhams in the sale. I love the colour and it is very light weight so is good for layering.

Have you noticed that my slippers appear in almost all my photos? I can't help it, they are just so comfy!

I have loved this challenge and it has indeed been a challenge. I have really had to think about what to wear and which dresses I love the most. So, So hard!!

I hope you guys are enjoying this challenge too!

Also I have another haul video coming up soon so please do subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can check it out. I would love to know what sort of videos you would like to see as well!

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,

OMCZ #27 But My First One!

Hello Lovelies!

This is my first ever OMCZ blogger challenge. This months topic was chosen by Becky at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat?

'As it is award season i would love to see some Red Carpet Glamour. Be inspired by some of the amazing outfits that have been down the red carpet and try and incorporate some of the key trends that seem to be appearing (colour blocking, bold colours, black and white) or even try and emulate your favourite stars red carpet look.'

I don't own anything that is red carpet ready but I had a look on ASOS and found this lovely dresses.

1. Dress 1
2. Dress 2
3. Dress 3
4. Dress 4

If only I had formal event which I went to so I could buy these beauties!! I would love to dress up elegantly and have my hair and make up done.

If any of you lovely people plan on buying any of these dresses or other Red Carpet Ready ones in the future please share the pictures with me!

I would love to see how people accessorise them.

Please take a look at the other lovely ladies:

Betty - http://www.bigfatbetty.com/

Natalie - http://awheelbarrowfullofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/

Nikki - http://www.nattynikki.com

Stephanie - http://www.seeingspots.co.uk/

Mary - http://www.marysbigcloset.blogspot.pt

Hollie - Http://www.prettybigbutterflies.com

Erin - http://erinslittlebigcorner.blogspot.co.uk/

Debz - http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk/

Becca - http://thegirlwiththeplait.blogspot.co.uk/

Rebs -http://sullen-hearts.blogspot.co.uk/

Katt - http://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk/

Verena - http://aplussizefashionobsession.blogspot.de/

Mookie - http://muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk/

Leah - www.justmeleah.co.uk

Danielle - www.daniellerharris.com

Beverly - www.thecurvyword.com

Sam  http://fattyboomtatty.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Gillian - www.weegillie.com

Abi - http://aisforabi.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Much Love,

Flower Power!

Hello Lovelies,

Just a quick update on my laptop first. I have sent it off to be fixed and hopefully will have it back by the end of the week. Thank goodness we have an abundance of then in my house or I'd be stuck and wouldn't be able to share my thoughts with you guys!

Okay, now moving on to the outfit post I have for you.

This is another dress I have seen many wonderful plus size bloggers wearing and I got it as a gift for Christmas but only been able to wear it now because the weather was so good over the week end.

Sorry for the squinting, the sun was in my eyes!!

1. Dress, ASOS - Gift
2. Cardigan, Marks and Spencer - Old
3. Bag, H&M - Old
4. Ring - A random shop in York
5. Headband - DIY
6. Shoes - Vans

I love this dress!! It is so comfortable, it's a size 20 and I wouldn't size down because I think it would have been too short if I did. I love floral prints and this dress would be perfect to wear in the spring and summer.

What is your favourite floral piece? Please do share!

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,

ASOS Pick of the week!

Hello Lovelies,

I have decided to do an ASOS pick of the week, I have noticed quite recently that this is probably where I buy most of my clothes.

Since I am on a money spending cut this month I thought I would share my favourite items with you guys each week (It will be one item a week).

I am a self confessed shopaholic, so this whole not spending money on clothes is killing me painfully and slowly. Not to worry, I am counting down the days tills I get to shop with some wonderful plus size ladies on the 1st of March. I will link their Blogs at the end.

So here is my pick!

I am loving kimonos at the moment, I think they are a great layer instead of wearing cardigans.

I like the mesh detail on this one and that the sleeves are just the right length.

And you can never go wrong with black either. 

What is your favourite pick this week from your favourite shop?

Please do send me the links.

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,