17 June 2014

South Ruched Sleeve Tea Dress

So I had a spare ten minutes the other day and decided to have a look at the +Very.co.uk to see what they  had going on in the fashion section as I haven't checked it out for ages.  This was perhaps a bad move as I ended up coming away with two dresses...... Oops.

I have one of the dresses to show you today which is a pillar box red tea dress with a blue and turquoise cherry blossom pattern which I adore.  The length is a little shorter than I would normally wear but hey, it is summer after all!

The fit is true to size and I love the skirt to the dress which is very swishy (yes, that is a technical term).  I am 5ft4 for height comparison and I would say that if you are any taller than me then you would definately need tights or leggings.  The sizing ranges from 8 to 24.

I wore the dress with a turquoise necklace that I found in a charity shop, my crochet cardigan from +Simply Be and some Mary Jane shoes from +Clarks 

The South Ruched Sleeve Tea Dress is a lovely dress and for the current bargain price of £25.00, I do urge you to run and get it quick!  





What have you bought lately?


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15 June 2014

I Feel Good


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You know sometimes when you spend ages getting ready for a night out, an event or even just a blog post, and the reflection in mirror isn't what you hoped?  This challenge is for those times when you look in the mirror, no pre planning involved, and think "I look good today".  

We all have our good days and our bad, but this challenge is to record those good days and to remember that confidence, at any size, is beautiful.

I woke up this morning without any clue what date it was, and it was only upon reading a couple of blogs that I realised that today was the #IFeelGood challenge.

At this point I was half still in edge, the bed hair look was still in evidence and my face was makeup free.  I decided to point the camera at myself and see if I liked what I saw.   So here I am, Sunday morning face, unprimped and unashamed.






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13 June 2014

More About Me

Now I have completed quite a few of these sorts of quizzes in my time and swore I wouldn’t again, however my sister Lisa who is new at blogging (check out her felting blog www.feltsforever.blogspot.com by the way) tagged me in so I’m giving it a go.  You can’t turn down your sis!

Here goes 50 questions...

1. What are you wearing?
A bird print dress from SimplyBe, some gold metallic sandals, and a smile!

 
2. Ever been in love?
Yes, but it ended in tears, lots of them


3. Ever had a terrible breakup?
See above


4. How tall are you?
5ft 4 and a half...  I have one inch on my sister ;)

 
5. How much do you weigh?
I think that comes under the answer “none of your business”.  How rude!


6. Any tattoos?
Yes, nine.  Mostly small and non obtrusive.  My favourites are on my feet but especially Bertha, the butterfly on my wrist.  Yes, I have named my tattoo….


7. Any piercings?
I have my ears pierced and in a mad moment when I was 21 I decided to get my eyebrow done.  This lasted about three weeks.


8. OTP?
Eh??


9. Favourite show?
If this quiz originated in America then they mean TV show, which is Game of Thrones.  If the quiz started in the UK they mean theatrical show, which is Miss Saigon.  How’s that for thorough answering!


10. Favourite bands?
Radiohead and Green Day


11. Something you miss?
My dad


12. Favourite song?
My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White.  Also love Ella Fitzgerald, At Last. Oh and Creep by Radiohead; and Good Riddance by Green Day.


13. How old are you?
35. Feel like 25.


14. Zodiac sign?
Pisces


15. Quality you look for in a guy?
Someone I can trust and someone who has the same sense of humour.


16. Favourite quote?
 No one can make you feel inferior without your consent – Eleanor Roosevelt


17. Favourite actor?
Morgan Freeman or Tom Hanks

 
18. Favourite colour?
Red


19. Loud music or soft?
Loud


20. Where do you go when you're sad?
Further into my head


21. How long does it take you to shower?
Including washing my hair, 30 minutes


22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
I can be ready for work in 45 minutes, if I am going out, 2 hours.


23. Ever been in a physical fight?
No


24. Turn on?
Someone who is confident


25. Turn off?
Someone untrustworthy

 
26. The reason I joined youtube?
I started to vlog, but then went off it

 
27. Fears?
Stairs and spiders.


28. Last thing that made me cry?
Watching the Supervet programme the other week


29. Last time you said you loved someone?
Yesterday, to my dog haha

 
30. Meaning behind your youtube name?
I couldn’t even tell you what it is


31. Last book you read?
A Night on the Orient Express


32. The book you are currently reading?
None at the moment, suggestions anyone?

 
33. Last show you watched?
Again, America version my answer is Made in Chelsea (yes I know, hangs head in shame), British version answer: Miss Saigon


34. Last person you talked to?
Our receptionist at work


35. The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
My best friend


36. Favourite food?
I love seafood or anything Italian


37. Place you want to visit?
New York, Paris, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, the list goes on.  I’d also love to go on the Orient Express.


38. Last place you were?
Bus station

 
39. Do you have a crush?
Nope!  Unless you count Adam Levine... 


40. Last time you kissed someone?
About 6 weeks ago


41. Last time you were insulted?
Someone took my photo on the bus to laugh at, I’d consider that insulting.


42. Favourite flavour?
Lemon


43. What instruments do I play?
None


44. Favourite piece of jewellery?
A diamond flower ring that belongs to my mum and one day to me.

 
45. Last sport you played?
Does The Circle of Death count?


46. Last song you sang?
Dream a Little Dream of Me, Mama Cass


47. Favourite chat up line?
What winks and is a tiger in bed? *Winks


48. Have you ever used it?
I’ve had it said to me, I wouldn’t say it myself ;)


49. Last time you hung out with anyone?
Last Saturday I was at my friend Vicky’s for her birthday along with some other great mates.
 

50. Who should answer these questions next?
Nikki from www.nattynikki.com or whomever wishes!

 

Phew that was a long one!!!