Wannabe Princess

Plus Size Fashion and Lifestyle in South Yorkshire

plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire.

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

The Importance of Creating Great Content

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The Importance of Creating Great Content – Long before I started my own blog, I used to write content for other people’s websites and blogs. I feel that this really helped me perfect my writing skills, mostly because I used to write such varied content.  This taught me how to get creative, think outside of the box and create content for us about anything and everyone. A lot of this was content marketing for companies much like a content marketing company, Content Mother, which is about to launch its services of social media marketing and management. Don’t believe me that content and SEO matter? Read a London SEO Expert success Story You’ll Never Believe as well as my article below! [Read more…]

Dressing against the norm — what does it say about you?

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From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered
expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to
fashion. Research has shown that non-conformists can be viewed as being of a
higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. We
take a look at what different clothing says about the wearer…

Against gendered expectations

The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and
female clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas that men and
women should be dressed according to their sex. But, are you presenting
yourself in a different way when you dress against the gendered expectations?

Although fashionistas are saying that they don’t agree with
gender rules, some research suggests that we’re still stuck in our old ways.
Psychologists in New Jersey found that attitudes towards gender stereotypes
hadn’t changed much between 1983 and 2014.
There is an argument that shows that it’s favourable for
women to cross the gender barrier but perhaps not men. Back in 1990, it was
found that — despite the sex of the applicant – if the clothing that they wore
was more masculine, they were more likely to be hired. When men dressed in pink
however (a colour commonly associated with females), they were seen as less
intelligent than women who were wearing the same colour.

Eccentric wear

Another way of going against the grain when it comes to style
it through eccentric clothing. When we think of outrageous outfits we may think
of people with brightly coloured hair, patterned clothing and over the top
jewellery. But, there are other ways to express freedom through dress.
For example, people who wear unconventional socks are viewed
as being rebellious and expressive. One of these people is Justin Trudeau, the
current Prime Minister of Canada, who shows off his fun side by wearing funky
socks with a traditional suit. You can make your own subtle ‘eccentric’ changes
through patterned socks by CT shirts, online retailers of men’s formal shirts
and accessories. Or make yourself stand out from the crowd through bright
scarves and other extras.

By dressing against the norms, studies have shown that you
build a brand of being ‘gutsy’. And in fact, people have the potential to see
you as more brilliant, creative and successful. One study, published in 2014,
found that those who go against conformity can be viewed as of a higher status
than those who don’t. They were also considered to be more competent — potentially
influencing the impression that they give off in the workplace.

Not only does it affect people’s perceptions of you but it
can also affect the way you think, feel and act — this is through ‘embodied
cognition’. Since eccentric dress gives you greater potential to express your
individuality, it’s possible that it can make you feel more confident and
comfortable in different situations. This could then go on to improve your
performance at work or in challenges where you want to push yourself.

Against the dress code

In some situations, for a job interview perhaps, it can be
argued that dressing in accordance with expectations is the best thing to do.
Under some circumstances, we think that people with
extraordinary appearances are more successful.

Men who wear smart, fitted suits as they are often expected
to wear in a formal situation, were perceived as being more confident,
successful and thought to be earning a higher wage. This was compared to men
who weren’t dressed as smartly — in a loosely fitted suit.

In one study that looked at the effects of clothing, it was
found that senior managers were rated less favourably if they were dressed more
‘provocative’. This was a skirt slightly above the knee and one button on the
blouse undone. It’s clear to see that it is important to consider our dress
style carefully as people can make many assumptions without any evidence.

In some environments, wearing your set uniform can improve
your productivity. Research found that in a lab, those who were wearing lab
coats felt smarter and went on to perform better!


As we can see, dressing against societies expectations can
have many effects on the opinion of others and your own performance. Although
it’s important to express yourself through dress, you don’t want to hinder your
work or your impression on others in formal situations. Wear a pair of crazy
socks underneath your day-to-day outfit instead…  

The Benefits To Having Bi-Fold Doors In Your Home

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The Benefits To Having Bi-Fold Doors In Your Home – Once you have bought your own home, you’ll probably want to start taking steps to make things perfect. With such a large purchase it might
not be immediately, but hang in there, because you’ll definitely get there.

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Why I Want To Visit Thailand

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Although I am not much of a traveller, I often think about places I would like to visit if I could. There are some amazing places in the world and in an ideal world I would get to visit some of these. However, I don’t want to visit the usual places for the usual reasons – as ever, I’d like to do something a little different!
For example. I would really like to visit Thailand, Japan and other places in that direction, because of the amazing confectionery they have. If you follow me on social media you may have noticed that I am a big fan of unusual sweets and snacks, and often visit oriental supermarkets to catch up.

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What I Wear To A First Date

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A first date with someone is always nerve-wracking, especially if you’re online dating and meeting someone for the first time. One of the biggest tips I can give is to wear something you’re comfortable in. It can be tempting to dress very glamorously, however, if you spend the evening worrying about your eyelashes looking perfect of tugging at an uncomfortable dress
you won’t be able to enjoy yourself.

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Choosing The Right Furnishing For Your Home

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One of the nicest things about moving into your own space,
is the ability to get creative and do what you want with it. Of course, if you
live in rental accommodation you’ll need to check with your landlord, but they’re
mostly okay with improvements, as they benefit from it too.
As some of you will know, I have spent my time living in
Birmingham, in a house share. This has been great and served me well for 15
months, but I am definitely starting to think about getting my own space. For
starters, my clothes take up half my room so something definitely needs to be
done about that!

Getting Creative

One of the things I am most looking forward to when I get my
own space, is being able to accessorise it how I like. I get real envy when I
see Instagram and Pinterest photos of really nice rooms, desk spaces and make
up storage and think – I WANT TO DO THAT! I have a whole host of ideas of what
I would like, and I really can’t wait to put them into practice!

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Going The Whole Hog

Of course, if I ever bought my own house I would love to go
the whole way and get everything done perfectly. One of the things I really,
really like is the look of parquet flooring. I think it makes a room look
really light and airy, which is something I would love to create. I know it’s
pretty easy to maintain and that is something of a plus point for me too. As
one does, I have been window shopping online and all the things I could buy, if
I had my own home and I know that this flooring comes in a range of styles, so
whatever I decide I like at the time, I know there will be something that suits
my needs perfectly.

Not Rushing Things

One of the things I have promised myself when it comes to
decorating and perfecting my own place is not to rush things. At the moment I
have a million and one things I would like to do and ways I would like to
decorate. I need to remind myself that I can’t do them all and pick out what I
want.  I know when the time comes this
won’t be an easy process, but I am determined to take my time and get things
right.

This won’t be happening for a few months yet, but there’s
nothing wrong with collecting Pinterest inspiration in the meantime is there?

How would you decorate your own space, if you could have anything
you wanted?


Debz x

Why You Should Get An Extension On Your House

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Getting an extension on your house has many benefits. You can get it designed to look the way you want and be the size and shape that works for you. While you do need to getting permission and plan how you are going to manage this project, there are still plenty of reasons why you should get an extension on your home. Here are some of those reasons.



More Space



One of the main reasons people get an extension is that it provides some extra space in their home. This space can be used for a variety of things, and the use will differ depending on your given situation. You have a lot of flexibility around the size and shape that you make your extension, and this means that you can make it be the way that suits you best. In your extension, you can have extra sitting space, room for the kids to play or even make it into an extra bedroom. Extensions don’t just need to be cheap and low quality. Instead, they can match the design of your home perfectly and look like they are meant to be there. If you are struggling for space in your home, then you should look into whether or not an extension can help your situation.



Increase House Value



Another reason that you might want to consider getting an extension for your home is that it will increase the value of your house. An extension is a great way to plan for the future. If you know that at some point in future you are going to want to move homes, then you can build an extension to increase the value of your home when you inevitably sell. If you want to maximise the value of your home, then you want to build as high a quality extension as possible. This means that it will cost you more in the short term, but it will be well worth the investment in the long run. An extension adds an entirely new room to your home that can be used for essentially anything. A lot of people find a lot of value in orangeries in the UK, and they are a popular type of home extension. This is enticing to home buyers and can have a huge impact on the value of your house.



It Might Save You Money



This might sound strange, but building an extension might actually save you some money. This is for a few reasons. Firstly, if you are thinking of moving house into something larger due to limited space in your current home then building an extension might be a cheaper solution. This because building an extension will be cheaper than buying a whole new house. Instead, of having to pay all of the additional costs that come with buying a new house outside of the deposit and cost of the home itself, you can build an extension that will give you everything that you want and not have to worry about moving.




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