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.

Summer with Topsy Curvy

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If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see that last week I visited
Manchester and popped into see jo at Topsy Curvy. It was at her temporary
premises but still amazing – she moves into her new permanent shop hop next
week and I am really excited to see what it is like!
One of the things I love about Topsy Curvy is that they do
lots of clothes which have plenty of stretch, this means I can get away with
things technically too small. When you’re used to being sized out of plus size
fashion, this is a really nice feeling! I’ve spoken about it before and I love
Jo for her passion for plus size fashion – she is constantly striving to stock
items above a size 26 and she’s doing really well at it!
 
 
This floral jersey dress is a size 26, but it fits me well
and I love the length of it. They have also recently started to stock over
brands and this denim shirt is one of the items that have come from Lovedrobe.
I wouldn’t usually wear something like this, but Jo encouraged me to try it on
and see how I felt about it – and I have to say, I really like it and I am so
glad I did.
 
Topsy Curvy are doing great for fast plus size fashion
lately and it’s amazing to see the brand grow! I can’t wait to see what the new
premises brings, hopefully more items like this!
 
 
Debz x

Easter Sunday with Scarlett & Jo

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Happy Easter Monday everyone!


I hope you all had a nice weekend – I don’t always get Bank Holiday weekends off, so it was nice to enjoy this one with some friends. Yesterday I went into Birmingham city centre and had lunch and a few drinks with some friends, which was really nice!






I think sometimes when we read blogs, we always see new items of clothing and people looking overly glamorous and as readers we can be left lusting over this type of lifestyle. However, the truth is that blogs (and social media in general) are designed to showcase the best parts – and so we don’t always see the days where a blogger throws on a dress and leaves the house looking comfortable and cosy.




I don’t wear this Scarlett & Jo dress often enough, but as I knew I would be in the pub for a good few hours yesterday I wanted something that I would be comfortable wearing all day. I knew this dress would be perfect because it’s really nice and oversized and the material is nice and soft.






I literally threw this on, some leggings and a pair of pale pink trainers. I felt decent and was comfortable all day!


What have you been up to this weekend?


Debz x


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Dotty over Scarlett and Jo!

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This weekend I had a night out at the new Figure 8 night in London, and it The really nice to see everyone. The night itself is a brand new Size Acceptance night, which was hosted at Club Nomad in Old Street. The turnout was fantastic, so if it sounds like your kind of night make sure you keep an eye on their Facebook to see when the next one is likely to be. [Read more…]

Skincare Q&A

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I will admit that I don’t do enough to look after my skin – and at 34 years old, I really should start!

As I don’t really know what makes up good skin care regime (I assume taking off your make-up at the end of a day with a babywipe doesn’t count) I got Dermalogica retailer Pure Beauty’s resident skin therapist to put together some hints and tips for us (mostly me)

1.      Which skincare ingredients should I
avoid?
The main ingredients to avoid include alcohol, mineral oil,
lanolin and of course artificial colours and fragrances. While they may be
included in ‘hydrating’ moisturisers, they are abrasive and can actually dry
your skin out.

2.      How often should I wash my face?
Cleansing your face both morning and evening is one of the
key steps in any skincare regime. Use gentle products and don’t scrub, as doing
so can damage the surface of your skin.

3.      How often should I exfoliate my face?
The frequency of exfoliation depends very much upon your
skin type and the nature of the exfoliant you are using. Daily exfoliants can
be used daily – but only once within a 24 hour period.
Other exfoliants can be used up to three times a week.
Exfoliate either in the morning or in the evening after cleansing and before
applying your toner.

4.      How can I prevent acne?
Acne has many causes and only some of which are directly
related to your skin. In general, regular cleansing and exfoliation using
products targeted to your skin type will help prevent the build-up of sebum and
dead skin cells, which form plugs that can block your pores and create the
perfect environment for bacterial growth.

5.      Should I squeeze spots?
As a general rule, you should never squeeze pustular spots
as it can worsen bacterial infection and can cause the scarring often
associated with severe bouts of acne.
Blackheads can be removed through extraction but your hands
must be very clean and you should wrap your fingers in clean tissue paper as a
shield, which will then collect the residue.

6.      What moisturiser should I use?
You should always use a moisturiser specific to your skin
type. There is not a one-size-fits-all moisturiser and this is where many
people go wrong. Oil control moisturisers are specifically designed for very
oily skin. Active moist and skin smoothing creams are suitable for a
combination of skin types and there are more specific moisturisers for dry or prematurely
aging skin.

7.      How do I get rid of bags under my eyes?
It is very difficult to get rid of bags under your eyes due
to their delicate nature and the fact that it can simply be a hereditary trait.
Plenty of sleep is the best thing, but you must also avoid using your
moisturiser on the delicate area beneath your eye. The ingredients in most
moisturisers are too strong and it can be a contributing factor.

8.      What causes dry skin?
The main cause of dry skin is your genetic makeup but age
and environmental factors play a large part. It is also important to
differentiate between dry skin (lack of natural sebum) or dehydrated skin (lack
of water) in the skin. A moisturiser is used for dry skin, while a toner is
more suited for dehydrated skin.

9.      How do I get rid of dry skin?
Dry skin can be aggravated by cold weather conditions
outside and the drying central heating in our workplaces and homes. A well-designed
and maintained skincare regime using products specifically recommended for use
will help you combat dry skin.

10.  How do I get rid of oily skin?

Using products designed for oily skin will help you combat
this skin issue. There are many products on the market that are deigned to
absorb excess sebum in the skin, while regularly using masks designed for oily
skin will be beneficial.

Sounds easy doesn’t it? What top tip would you give?

Debz x
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Plus Size Issues: Easy Access Baths

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Easy Access Baths – It’s all well and good talking about pretty dresses and where to buy wide fit shoes, but sometimes there are other issues that are involved in living life plus size. I know that if you’re smaller than me these issues might not affect you, in fact I am at a size where many of them don’t affect me but it is important to recognise that they are issues for people and that sometimes we need to look for solutions.

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Dear Simply Be…

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Dear Simply Be…


I know as a brand you have done some really good things  – for starters even offering clothes up a size 32 puts you ahead of others! You’ve worked with bloggers on some fantastic campaigns incuding national TV advertising campaigns that even my thin friends have commented on.


That is why, your latest campaign really got me thinking….

You tweeted this today with the wording “We demand style & fit. No compromises.” and you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I am so glad that you’re finally on the same page as your shoppers.


So… I assume that you’re going to be doing something about this sizing situation and ensure that those over a size 26 don’t have to compromise when it comes to clothing any longer.


As you can see – when you’re a size 26 you have nearly 500 dresses to choose from, as a size 32 you have no where near 250 dresses that you can select. I am sure you will agree that a larger size having less than 50% of the choices of someone smaller is a compromise that none of us should have to make – after all, your latest campaign DEMANDS that we don’t put up with this any longer – and you’re right!


So… Simply Be – We demand that you stop making larger (and smaller) bodies compromise. 

WE DEMAND STYLE. WE DEMAND FIT.


Thanks!

Debz x

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New Plus Size Clothing Range: Quiz Clothing

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Plus Size Clothing Range – Over the past couple of weeks there have been some whispering ‘s of a new plus size clothing range by clothing brand Quiz Clothing, and it finally launched yesterday. It’s been put together by the very talented Felicity Hayward, who I know is very keen to make clothing inclusive for everyone. [Read more…]

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