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 Search For A Perfect Dating Website

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Although online dating is a bit of a minefield, it is something that many of us are much more familiar with than we would have been a few years ago. Many singeltons now turn to the World Wide Web to search in the quest for love and there’s nothing wrong with that! Getting out there and meeting new people is fun, so why not use the internet to make this happen?  

I recently rejoined a few dating sites to meet some new people and perhaps go on some nice dates. What I love about using the internet to date is that there are so many dating websites out there – which means that whatever you’re looking for, there is going to be something out there for you. It is easy to assume that everyone on dating websites is in a quest for love, but that is not always the case. Many people want different types of relationships and I love that online dating websites help to cater for this.  

Choosing a Dating Website 

Personally, I choose never to pay for online dating – because there are so many free ones out there that work well. I tend to use those that are geared towards plus size women and those that like them as a personal preference but I recognise that this choice isn’t for everyone. For example, if you’re looking for more of a casual set up then you may prefer sex sites as opposed to those that are aimed towards more traditional dating relationship set ups. The choice is yours and it’s great there is something for everyone! 

Setting Up A Profile 

I really like being honest on my profile about what I am  looking for, so that everyone knows where they stand. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using these sites to look for hook-ups and fun, but that is not something I am looking for currently. I make sure I have a couple of full length photos on and that I mention I am fat. I know it is important that they like more than that, but for me it is essential that they like the way I look rather than just tolerate it. I update mine every now and then, especially making sure that photos are up to date, after all no one wants to be accused of being a catfish! Haha  

Getting Stuck In 

If you have taken steps to join a dating website, then make sure you get stuck in! I like to have conversations with new people and see how we click. Of course, then if you get on you can take steps to actually meet and go on a date. I like casual dates for a first date such as drinks at a pub or a bite to eat. However the most important thing is to make sure you have a good time so make sure you choose something you like! 
Have you used a dating website? What tips would you give? 

Five Interesting Ways to Customise Your Wedding

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Customise Your Wedding – Every bride wants their wedding to be perfect and unique, so their guests remember the day for many years to come. If you are short of ideas to customize your theme and create an atmosphere that will impress everyone, below you’ll find a few tips on how you can make your wedding stand out and be remembered for its creative theme or design.

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So You Want to Be a Princess (But Can’t Afford Your Palace)?

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So You Want to Be a Princess – Who doesn’t dream about living the good life and waking up every morning to breakfast freshly prepared by the butler, complemented by freshly squeezed orange juice and the morning’s papers awaiting your perusal?  Your own personal team of shoppers and stylists picking out on the finest materials that money can buy and acres of land tended to by the gardener. All that you have to do is ring the bell and soon your army of staff tend to your every beck and call. 

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Tips for Choosing the Right Size of Rug

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Buying a new rug is a difficult task when you are unsure what size you need. The shape and size of a room will impact what size of rug works best, so it’s important to know what to look for when you’re buying a new rug.
A rug is a very important piece for any room, tying everything together, grabbing the attention, and enhancing
the overall style of the décor. Buying the wrong size of rug can put everything out of place and generally
ruin the aesthetic of the room – which is obviously something you want to avoid.

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Check the guide below for all the tips for how to choose the right size of rug for any room:
Room Size
As you may expect, large rugs work best for larger rooms and spaces, as it really helps to bring everything
together. This is especially true in a large living room where the furniture floats to the centre of the room –
go for a large rug that has enough space to sit all the furniture on top without feeling too crammed.
In fact, if any room is on the bigger side then you want to opt for a large rug when possible. Even going for a
size just a few inches larger makes a huge difference, so consider choosing rugs ranging from 2m to 3m, with
extra-large rugs typically measuring around 4m.
Conversely, smaller rugs tend to work well in more compact spaces. For instance, if you have a small living
room then you may want a smaller rug to fit beneath a single piece of furniture, typically between 1.5m and
2m if possible.
Living Room Rug
A rug for a living room should always anchor the furniture together. This means you need something big
enough that fits some of your furniture, such as the two front legs of a chair or soft onto the rug. This helps
to unite the décor of the room and can often create an illusion of more space – perfect for smaller sized living
rooms.
Dining Room Rug
A dining room should always have a rug large enough to sit all chairs completely on the rug. Chair legs
should never be half on the rug, as this will only cause hassle when moving the chairs in and out from the
table.
When a rug is too small a dining table and chairs feels far too crammed – bigger is always better for a
dining room rug.
Hallway Rug


Hallways tend to be narrow so naturally need a much slimmer rug compared to other rooms.
This means round rugs don’t really work well in hallways, with long runner rugs always working best in this
regard.

How To Make Your Wedding Like No Other

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Make Your Wedding Like No Other – Lots of women (and some men) dream about their wedding day for the most part of their lives. By the time it actually comes to getting some wedding planning done, it’s often to find that you’re unable to choose what you want because you’ve accrued so many ideas over the years. Every bride wants their wedding to  be unique to them, and understandably too! It’s the most expensive and happiest day of your life, so of course you want to make it your own!  Stuck on ideas for things you could include in your wedding day? Check out these ideas on how to make your wedding like no other.

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I’m Not Ready To Say Goodbye to Floral

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My name is Debz and I love a good floral pattern! I don’t know what it is about a pretty floral dress, but I absolutely love them! I have lost count of the number of floral dresses I own, I’m a massive fan – pun intended!





I know that there is a definite need for a variety of fashion to be offered, especially in plus size options. It really baffles me when ONLY floral is available, as I know plenty of plus size women who aren’t fans of floral and would like something a bit different. In fact, some of my favourite dresses are non floral so I can definitely see the appeal! However, There are also lots of people who I know want florals banned from plus size fashion, and I can;’t say I agree.

I know there is a need for something different and definitely much more variety when it comes to fashion, but banishing pretty flowers from our fashion forever? No thank you! Straight sized websites such as SSENSE have loads of floral patterns available, so it would be amazing to see some of these come through into plus sizes too!

This Spring, pastels seem to be really popular – I am by no mean an expert, this is just something I have noticed. I love pastel flower dresses and feel that they can be a really welcome to addition to a wardrobe at this time of year! There is something really romantic and nice feeling about floral, or perhaps that’s just me?

Do you own any floral clothing? Are you a lover or a hater?

Debz x

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5 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

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Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer – A wedding photographer is one of the most important wedding services to commission. You’ll also notice a vast difference in quality the more you are prepared to pay for these services. Many people mistakenly lend the job to someone who hasn’t a track record of covering these kinds of events. It might be that your cousin or nephew has covered a few nightclub events and knows his way around a lens, but should you really trust the biggest day of your life to someone inexperienced? After all, wedding photos will be referred to for years after the event, maybe even passed down to future generations. It is much wiser to hire an experienced photographer to capture stunning photos of your special day.

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