Plus North Part 2

So straight on from part 1, we got to Plus North a little earlier than we needed to but that gave me chance to chat with the lovely Chloe. She hadn't even finished setting up her stall before I'd picked these 2 beauties and decided they had to be mine!

Lisa and me spent a while chatting to everyone and generally having a giggle then it was time for me to get my model on! 

I was kindly given a bra and knicker set from Panache to wear under the outfit I would be modelling for Simply Be. Here it is,

Excuse the tape on my leg i had my tattoo
finished last week and I'm wet healing

Now lets talk about my outfit from Simply Be, it was amazing I loved it so much and I really don't think that Simply Be could have chosen an outfit that was more me! Here is a pic i took when i got home so you could see the outfit,

The top and skirt are both Anna Scholz for Simply Be and are a size 24, they are made from a thick jersey type material with some stretch. The skirt has the most amazing zip that goes all the way up the side so you can choose if you want to show a little more leg. The top is available here and the skirt is available here.

Everyone got together and waited for the catwalk to start, there was a lot of nerves and excitement as we waited to go on. Everyone looked so beautiful and it was great to see all the different shapes and sizes rocking it down the runway! I want to say a big thank you to Simply Be for giving me the chance to get my model on and being such a fab team to work with :)

Pic from the Simply Be blog

I didn't get any pictures myself but here are a few taken from some other lovelies.

Photo taken by the very talented @nickyrockets

Taken from Lollylikes instagram

Taken from Panache instagram

I loved how the top and skirt looked like a dress and when I told people they were really surprised and the fact you can wear both together or separately just makes the outfit even more perfect! 

Simply Be were very kind and let all of us keep our outfits which was amazing. I loved mine so much I kept it on for the rest of the day.

The rest of the day was spent chatting, looking at the great companies stalls and some major whooping at the other catwalk shows! Along with some time in the photo booth of course!

Me and Lisa

Me,Lisa and the lovelyCharlie

The other catwalk shows from Excite clothing,Curvissa,Yours and Evans were fab and everyone looked so amazing! Again I didn't manage to get any pics but here are some fabulous ones

Photo from Excite clothing blog

Photo from Yours blog taken by Kittie Jackson photography

I met so many amazing people far too many to list them all here! But it was great to meet new people and finally meet others who I had spoken to for so many months online.
I really did have the best time for more pics check out the #plusnorth has tag on instagram, i cannot wait to see all the picture from the event!

If you didn't go to plus north this year you missed a truly amazing day and I can't put into words how much fun you would have so make sure you come to next years.
Bring on plus north 2014! 

XOXO

Plus North Part 1

So I decided to split this into 3 post so that I don't end up rambling on like my mother, she's ace but boy can she talk ! :)

Last Saturday it was finally time for Plus North and I was so excited. Last years was so much fun but this years was massive, even bigger and better than before. I would like to say a big thanks to the Plus North team for making it such a great day, they worked so hard and deserve a massive pat on the back. Becky and Toni made it such a great day and even though they were so busy they always had a smile on their faces and time to say hello.

Picture from Becky's Blog

I thought I'd start part one with my Friday night. Some of the others going to plus north had booked into their hotels on the Friday, but I hadn't so Lisa came over and we had takeout and I stripped then bleached her hair, then my hubby dyed it pink. I think I did a pretty good job to say I've never dyed hair before!

On Saturday we set off for Plus North and I decided to go for a comfy casual outfit for the day. This dress was from new look and was only £14.99!

It's a stretch material and the 22 is the perfect fit for me. The dress is quite short but I'm only 5 4" so it's long enough for me to wear without tights or leggings. I also decided to take my snugly cardigan which is a large from Primark and would probably fit up to a 26 it's very generous! Not too mention perfect for to colder weather as it keeps you real warm.
I actually only ended up wearing this dress for the journey up and a an hour or so at the event but it was still perfect for the car journey and it will be great for the colder weather with leggings and a faux fur.

Me and Lisa got to the hotel that Plus North was being held at just before 11 so in we went to start a day full of fun! Part 2 coming soon !

XOXO

Fatty At A Festival

I'm sure you have all read in my previous posts that i recently went to Leeds Festival. Now this was my first festival and i couldn't wait to go and experience it much to others peoples apprehension when i told them. After all I'm quite the pop princess and I've never even been camping never mind to a festival!
Well i survived and i had the most amazing time, there was lots of dancing and laughter and catching up with old friends, oh a little drinking too ;)
So i thought I'd show you what i wore, i couldn't show you my wellies though as i left those muddy little things there!

The shorts were in the sale at New Look for £9 and the t-shirt is from Betty Bee Vintage.

I got this sweat top just before i went from Asda for £12 i really loved the print it reminds me of an old sofa!

This t-shirt was from Primark and it was nay a few pounds but i love it its so soft and comfy and as you can see the 20 had plenty of room.

If you didn't see my tweets from the festival you might not know that my tent flooded after the first day and never dried out as it rained for pretty much the whole festival! My lovely friend Megan was kind enough to let me sleep in her tent though so big thanks to her :) 

Here are a few snaps from the festival 

One of my oldest friends Lisa

Muddy wellies and sexy plastic bags to keep
my feet dry, the height of fashion
i know!

Last night there and a bit of a kitty face

I really had a such great time so thank you to my lovely friend Lauren for inviting me !

Lauren and me

Did any of you go to Leeds Festival ?

XOXO

Powerfit Rarr

Its been a while since my last post as I've been busy recovering from Leeds Festival (a sign of a good few days!) but I'm back with a good 'un for you today. I was contacted recently and asked if i would like to try one of the Scarlett & Jo powerfit dresses in leopard print of course this had me sold straight away!

As soon as i tried the dress on i loved it, it is one of those dresses that just makes you feel fabulous! 

I was sent the dress in a 24 which i love the fit off, i think you would be ok just to go for your normal size if your happy with a more body con fit than i have here. The dress is available online here along with other prints and colours. 

The one thing i love about Scarlett & Jo is the price points, i think they are spot on and you always get great quality from them too. I have quite a few dresses from them which i love and this will be another to add to the collection.

I think the dress speaks for itself so i kept the rest simple with black heels and just a little lipstick. I think this dress will be perfect for work with some pumps, then a quick change into heels and some colourful lipstick ready for the night.

I really love this dress and think it would look amazing on everyone! The leopard print really makes the dress stand out and gives it a little extra oomph, this is definitely a dress that everyone should have in their wardrobe. 

You can unleash your wild side here or if your not addicted to leopard print like me you can get other colours here. 

XOXO

Pretty Peacocks

This is my second scheduled post while I'm away at Leeds festival so i thought what better follow on from Lauren's dress but to show you Em's beautiful dress.
This dress it cut to perfection and it makes me feel like a million dollars :) It shows off my figure really well and i makes me feel really smart too. I love the mix of colours from the peacock print.

I got this dress in a 22 and i love the fit, this dress seriously feels like it was made just for me. When a dress does that it's definitely a winner in my book.

This dress comes to just below my knee which i love, and it has some stretch too so you may want to size down for a more fitted look. The camera hasn't picked it up very well but the dress has beautiful gathering down the sides to the front which make the fit even better.

I really love the waist band of the dress too which brings the dress in under your bust to give the dress a really nice shape. I think this dress is really versatile, I'd wear it to work if i wanted to dress up a little or out for a night out with some heels and a few sparkles.

I really love this dress, again a big thank you to Em and Simply Be for creating and designing this beauty! If you want to get yours head over to the website, what are you waiting for?

Here is Em looking totally gorgeous in her dress 

XOXO

Ice Cream Queen

I have had this dress since it was released but i haven't shown it you on the blog until now. This dress was designed by the lovely Lauren from Pocket Rocket for Simply Be. I loved this dress since i saw the first pictures of the design, the cut was me and the print is to die for! I mean who doesn't like ice cream right?!

I got the dress in a 22 which is a good fit for me but i know a few people who got the dress found sizing down was good for them.

I wanted to say sorry for the bags and shoes in the background i have scheduled these posts as i am away at leeds festival and have all my stuff out ready to pack. I know, this pop princess at a festival ,wish me luck lol!

The dress comes to my knees and it is made from a stretch material, for me its a bit too thick to wear when its really warm but i think it will be perfect for the cooler months.

If you want to get your hands on this beauty then you can here.

I think the dress is amazing and its so reflective of Lauren as well. I'm so glad i got my hands on one and i know that it will be something that gets worn over and over again.

I haven't belted the dress but if you wanted to you could along with adding some neon accessories like Lauren did.

Thank you to Lauren and Simply Be for creating such a fun, vibrant dress.

XOXO

Sale Bargains

So my spending ban has gone out of the window and i have a few new pieces to show you over the next few weeks. The total cost of this outfit was £27 including shoes which i think it really good!
I got the top from Evans it was in the sale for £15, it was one of the few things from the Clements Ribeiro collection that i didn't try on the first time around. I got a size 20 and it is really generous i think you could get into the 20 if you wear a 24. The t-shirt is really soft and comfy to wear and i think it looked cute with my new shorts.

The shorts were in the sale in New Look for £9! i got a size 22 and they fit great and they are super short which i love. I took the pics when i got in so i look a little dishevelled but still cute.

The pumps were from Primark for £3 and that was full price not sale. They are really comfy and didn't hurt my feet while i wondered around the shops last weekend.

I really love this outfit but it seems to draw a lot of attention from others, I'm not sure if its the fact a fat girl has all that leg out or my tattoos or a combination of both! But i have never been one to shy away from attention :)

I hope you all had a great weekend, i spent most of mine shopping but there is nothing new there is there?!

XOXO