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.

Pineapple Princess Thanks To Lady V!

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I am a sucker for a dress with an unusual pattern so when I saw this pineapple print dress on Lady V London, I knew I had to have it!


I already have the Maria dress in mustard and violet rose which I wore to a wedding last month and really liked it! I love the cut of the Maria dress and the shape that it gives my body. It has a nice length skirt and the fact that it’s tight and fitted means I really like how it looks on me.


I love the fact that Lady V London are exploring more fun patterns and hope they continue to do so. I love a floral pattern as much as the next person, but something unique and quirky like this is always a welcome addition to my wardrobe!



One thing I love about Lady V is the fact that their items are high quality. You can really tell that they have given thought to the material that they use, because it means that a dress like this is worth the investment.




Lady V London have a sale on this weekend so head over and see if anything takes your fancy! #SorryNotSorry


Debz xx



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A Prom Dress Fit For a Wannabe Princess

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I am a fan of pretty dresses and this lovely lace topped dress from Simply Be is no exception. I have to be honest, I don’t even know where I’ll wear it to yet, but I know that it’ll be great when I do.

What I love about this nude floral skater dress is the two in one pattern. I am a big fan of dresses like this and have featured a few on my blog by ASOS and Scarlett & Jo before. I think the difference in two patterns really makes the dress something special and I really can’t wait to wear it!

I know that often when it comes to high-quality party dresses they can sometimes come with a hefty price tag attached to them, but at £50 this dress is pretty affordable. I found the size perfect – thought had even been given to the lace on the arms which I didn’t find tight at all!

 

I teamed it up with these comfortable Simply Be shoes, if I wore them to a party that demanded a bit of glam then I would wear sparkly shoes and an eye-catching handbag to match.

Now, who wants to invite me to a party so I have somewhere to wear it?

Debz xx

Topsy Curvy For The Perfect Summer Jacket

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I won’t lie to you, I am not the biggest fan of winterwear at all. In fact if you looked in my wardrobe you would notice a significant lack of anything remotely sensible to wear when the weather is colder – which is probably why I am not a fan of the winter months in general.
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The British Plus Size Awards 2016

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Last week I found out that I was nominated for a British Plus Size Award again, and I am over the moon. You might remember that last year I was lucky enough to win Best Achievement at the awards – which was the most amazing feeling! This is the 3rd year running that I have been fortunate enough to be nominated for the Best Blogger award – YAY!

I have to say that attending the awards is always the most amazing night. It’s one night on my social calendar where I get dressed up super glamorous and enjoy a wonderful 3 course meal. I do have quite a busy social life but this is a fantastic night of being all dressed up, feeling super glam – it’s amazing!





Of course, when you combine that with hanging out some amazing blogger babes AND celebrating all aspects of the plus size industry it really does add up to an awesome night!


It goes without saying that I would love your vote for the awards but also if you can, I would love for you to attend. It’s an amazingly uplifting night and I would highly recommend it to anyone!


You can vote for me here and find out more about attending the London event in November here

I am really, REALLY excited to say that I am being sponsored by the lovely team over at Lady Voluptuous for the event. Last year I wore their BEAUTIFUL Lyra dress and I can’t wait to show you what I am wearing this year!

Hopefully see you there!

Debz xx

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Catch The Bus: The Perfect Time To Catch Up On Life

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Catch The Bus: The Perfect Time To Catch Up On Life – This week I was invited by Stagecoach to talk about their Catch The Bus Week  – which is designed to show people what they could be doing during their commute if they weren’t driving.

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Rediscovering Navabi

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I have a few days off work and that always leads to more social media browsing and window shopping. Today I saw a few tweets mentioning plus size brand Navabi and thought I would head over to their website. I’ll be honest I thought I would just be browsing and lusting over items I was missing out on – because in my head I was sure they went up to a size 28!

When I started looking at items I realised that they did up to a size 32 and so I thought I would share it with you all! For me, discovering brands that do over a size 28 is fantastic and something I’d always share.


Navabi have a really good range of items. I have read loads of reviews from different bloggers and have heard nothing good about the quality of the items on the website – which is always a good thing. Some of the items have a more mature look about them than I would usually wear, but I still feel the importance of sharing retailers that do larger size items! Also, I have seen lot of these items styled amazingly which just goes to show you can make anything work for you!


Some of the dresses available in my size that I really liked are:



I have to give a special shout out to this BEAUTIFUL dress; which would be perfect for a glitzy, glam event! This type of dress is SO HARD to find in top end plus sizes so I love Navabi for doing this UP TO A SIZE 32!!


 
I love discovering new brands and realising I have more shopping options! If you have any hidden gem shopping recommendations please share them with me 😀I have updated Navabi on

my list of plus size retailers, because I didn’t realise they did up to a size 32 – if there’s any brands so I should add, give me a shout!

 
Debz xx

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British Plus Size Fashion

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This weekend I was introduced to two new plus size brands, and seeing as I have nothing to do tonight but watch Coronation Street and eat cake from Home Sweet Home I thought I would throw together a blog post. The shops don’t quite do my size, but with many options up to a size 26, I thought I’d write to you about them!


Lucy Alice


I know that for many people finding workwear is a real struggle. Over recent years we’ve really improved plus size fashion options but tailoring and smart wear still seems to fall far behind. Lucy Alice have loads of options, so I’d recommend giving their website a browse. 




When I checked their website they seemed to have a majority of suits available in plus sizes which is always a good thing if you ask me! So, if you’re looking for an interview outfit or a new suit for work then I’d recommend giving them a look!


David Nieper


Although not one of the cheapest brands, David Nieper have a range of luxury ladieswear clothing. I know that fast fashion is the choice of many, but it’s always nice to have more options. The dresses are a little ‘older’ style looking than I would usually wear but I think they could be styled really nicely.






Both of these brands manufacture their clothing in Britain, which I know is something many of you care about!


I’ve added both of these to my list of plus size retailers, because I didn’t realise I was missing any – if there’s any brands so I should add, give me a shout!

Debz x


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