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.

Dear Boohoo

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Dear Boohoo


Imagine my excitement this morning, when I saw on Twitter that a major brand had launched a range for “All Girls”. With hashtags such as #inclusivity and #allgirls I was really pleased that an international brand had seemingly taken charge and launched something that EVERYONE could be excited about – after all, you wouldn’t launch such a campaign based about including everyone and then exclude people… would you?

Straight from the horses mouth – “boohoo is for all girls”



I excitedly went onto the Boohoo website to see what I would be able to spend my hard-earned money on. After all, I’m a girl so you’re going to want my dollar when it comes to an All Girls campaign – right?


I have never been so angry to be wrong. I actually can’t believe you have the audacity to use the words “boohoo is for all girls” for a range that excludes anyone that is above average size. Your range effectively stops at a size 16/8 – so when you say it is for All Girls. You’re actually lying aren’t you?


I wonder if it can be a trades description offence? You’re advertising something supposedly for everyone, yet you’re not actually providing the clothing you promise.


It’s almost like you wanted to CREATE CLICK BAIT! You create a hard hitting headline, designed to get people to click and then the actual content doesn’t actually live up to what is promised.


I genuinely don’t know how you can sleep at night when a campaign about being inclusive, excludes so many people


Do Better.


Debz

Look at this #WeAreAllGirls campaign – a kick back to this #AllGirls attempt by Boohoo

Sitting Pretty at Work

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As someone who works in an office with a reasonably relaxed dress code I am lucky that I get to wear some of my favourite dresses to work, throw on a pair of leggings and smart shoes and I am good to go. In fact, all I have to worry about when it comes to work is what to wear and getting there on time.


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However this week I was sent a link to this infographic about office safety and I realised that actually the work place is pretty dangerous, if you’re not careful. 


I guess different work places are going to come with their own worries and safety advice that they should follow, so it is worth looking up what is needed to ensure you keep safe and sound at work. I am pretty sure working on a building site is very different to working in a library, although no doubt they come with their own hazards and dangers.


I work in an office so the infographic highlighted different hazards – reaching up high for stuff is something I have to do all the time – the perils of being just 5’2! 


I know I’ll be more aware of wires and keeping things in their rightly place from now on


What do you do to keep safe at work?


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Lady Voluptuous Dresses Can Now Be Yours

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I won’t talk again about how much I love Lady Voluptuous dresses, we all know I’m a massive fan of the range designed by Georgina of Fuller Figure, Fuller Bust and that is not likely to change any time soon. I wouldn’t even like to guess how many dresses I have from their range, but it’s a good few!


When I was browsing Yours Clothing the other day, I was reminded that they now stock a range of Lady Voluptuous dresses including this beautiful Lyra. What I love about this is that I can shop for all manner of items and they come in one package rather than having to wait in for deliveries from other places.





I really like the Lyra dresses because they are so easy to wear. They’re a soft,comfortable material and the cut makes it nice and easy to dress up or dress down. 


I wore this to an afternoon in the pub and it felt nice and comfortable to wear all day, without any effort at all. The colours of this is what drew my eye to it – I really love the pretty floral pattern.






What is your favourite Lady V dress?


Debz xx

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Real Solutions to Common Signs of Aging You Need to Know

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Real Solutions to Common Signs of Aging You Need to Know 
 
Aging is unavoidable, which is why instead of trying to stop aging entirely, we need to instead learn to pick our battles. A person can look incredible at twenty and at sixty or beyond, but they must adopt the right lifestyle habits from the start. Natural solutions will always be your best option, as it will allow you to age gracefully. Not only can these changes help you live better, they can help you look better, which is why you need to know about these real solutions for signs of aging.  
 
Solutions for Hair Loss  
Hair loss is one of the more stressful signs of aging that both men and women alike can experience. Whereas men will experience this hair loss predominately on top of their head, women might experience hair thinning or even hair loss in their eyebrows. Regardless of what kind of hair loss you experience, the results are a drastically changed appearance. These changes are also unfortunately associated with aging, which is why someone experiencing hair loss at age thirty can look markedly older than something the same age who has a full head of hair.  
 
​Hair Transplant in the UK ​are becoming increasingly popular for their permanent and natural results.
 
A hair Transplant works ​by relocating your own hair using a non-invasive procedure. FUE, or Follicular Unit Extraction, is more advanced than previous methods, meaning you won’t experience scarring like  previous methods. This can help you address early on-set hair loss naturally, helping you prolong your youth.
 
Solutions for Weight Gain  
Metabolisms slow as we age, and we typically end up in more sedentary lifestyles as we age. Long days at the office start taking their toll more than they used to, and we enjoy our time on the couch after a hard day. This causes weight gains even when your diet itself does not change. To address this weight gain, you need to be more active and to change your diet. These two lifestyle changes are non-negotiable. You cannot expect to live your best life after retirement and beyond if you do not live healthy starting now. 
 
Solutions for Signs of Aging on Skin  
Wrinkles are one of the most notable signs of aging out there, but thankfully good habits adopted early on can help you minimise them significantly. This means washing your face twice a day, moisturising, and, most importantly, wearing sunscreen whenever you go outside. UV light from the sun cases premature aging, which results in wrinkles, sun spots, and in the most extreme scenarios skin cancer. Even wearing sunscreen now can help you reduce the look of wrinkles, as you protect your skin during its renewal cycle. Drink plenty of water, and place emphasis on natural remedies for healthy, youthful skin.  
 
When it comes to signs of aging, trying to completely eradicate them will only look unnatural. The best way to address them is through natural methods and healthy habits, so that you can look your absolute best at any age.  
 
Debz x

Heavenly Dresses From Hell Bunny

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Hell Bunny are one of those brands that I have always lusted over, but also known they are not for me. Their brand previously went to around a size 24, but I always heard horror stories about how they came up quite small, and therefore were not a brand that would ever work for me.


Then a couple of weeks ago I was browsing Yours Clothing and came across a selection of Hell Bunny dresses UP TO A SIZE 32! I immediately ordered one of next day delivery and tweeted my excitement. At the time a few people tweeted to say that previously the brand had come up small and they had struggled even when sizing up – so when I looked and saw the dress I had chosen had no stretch I was a bit disappointed.


And then the next day – THIS ARRIVED!




I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this dress. The pockets, the bows, the sleeves, the detail – it’s like nothing  have seen in a size 32 before and I was over the moon. The straps were a little bit long and I had to pin them, but apart from that I love it.




I love how much material the skirt has for that proper fluffy affect that these dresses deserve. Hell Bunny are by no means the cheapest brand you’ll come across but I’ll definitely be treating myself to more of their dresses.




…And when they look this good – it’s easy to see why!




Debz xx


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The Essential Grooming Products For Surviving Summer

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There’s nothing quite like waking up on a summer morning to glorious sunshine and the promise of a spectacular day.
 
Maybe it’s the sudden burst of Vitamin D, but everyone just seems to be in a better mood.
Al fresco BBQs, strolls around the park and maybe a cheeky wee pitstop at a beer garden – there’s definitely lots to keep everyone smiling.
But the downside of the sweltering heat and outdoor festivities – clammy skin, sunburn, frizzy locks – isn’t quite so much fun.
 
With that in mind, here are a few essential grooming products that’ll see you stylishly and comfortably through even the hottest days this summer. Check them out.
 
#1: a protective moisturiser
 
Whilst you should hopefully be well versed in regularly slathering your shoulders, arms and other exposed body parts with sun cream, remembering to do the same with your face (especially if you wear makeup) isn’t always so easy.
 
Before you leave the house and before you start applying any foundation, slap on a healthy layer of a facial moisturiser containing SPF (Dream Screen from Benefit offers factor 45 protection and won’t leave your skin feeling greasy).
 
#2: salon professional styling tools
Want picture-perfect beachy waves capable of surviving an afternoon in the blazing heat without going flat and limp? Stars like Blake Lively may make it look totally natural, but it’s a hairdo that requires some serious styling tools and plenty of patience to achieve.
 
Shop the Mark Hill range to nab yourself a salon professional hair wand at a budget-friendly price – it’ll create curls and ringlets with the staying power to last all day.
 
#3: waterproof mascara
 
All it takes is one cramped, hectic bus journey on a hot morning to have all the makeup that you spent so long carefully applying running down your face.
 
That’s why, if you make only one beauty product substitution this summer, it should definitely be swapping to waterproof mascara. Whether you’re heading to the office for work or enjoying a day of sunbathing, it’ll stay perfectly in place throughout.
 
#4: a hydrating face mask
 
A hydrating face mask is the perfect way to get your skin feeling soft and pain-free after overdoing it in the sun.
 
You can make your own at home but, if that’s too much hassle for you, you won’t beat Garnier’s Moisture Bomb tissue mask. At only a couple of pounds from Feel Unique, it won’t break the bank either.
 
#5: a mattifying face powder
 
Keep that shine at bay by carrying a mattifying face powder in your bag throughout summer. It takes barely a minute to pat some on, but it’ll totally transform your makeup from tired and sweaty to fresh and flawless.
Matte Maker Powder from Maybelline is one of the cheapest available, plus it also gives a good amount of coverage.
 
What are your summer grooming essentials? 
 
Debz xx

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