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.

What I Loved About My Body in 2015: A Group Effort

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~This time of year can be exhausting can’t it? With TV adverts, magazines, people on social media and even your favourite brands telling you that you should be improving your body. It’s January so it’s the time of the year when we vow to be smaller, fitter, move more, do more etc.

Instead of this I wanted to concentrate on what our bodies are already good at. I asked a bunch of people what they loved about their body in 2015 and here’s what they had to say!

** There are a couple of mentions of weight loss and dieting in this post, but only with positive endings and context **

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A New Years Revolution

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I remember a few years ago, sitting around a table on New Years Day with a whole host of people – all catching up about their New Years Eve over a cup of tea. As it so often does, the conversation turned to the changes people had planned for the New Year and of course their resolutions. It seemed to go almost like clockwork around the table as people told everyone else of their plans – to walk more, to go swimming 3 times a week, to give up sugary drinks etc. Then it became ‘my turn’… I immediately said that I had made none – and was met with silence. I don’t think it was that people thought I should “improve” myself but more that they couldn’t believe I didn’t want to change anything – they were flabbergasted.


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That’s the thing isn’t it? It isn’t about what we have always wanted to change or what made us unhappy in September but instead a date in a calendar tells us that we simply must think of a flaw and work to improve it.


Now, don’t get me wrong. I am always someone that feels you should make the improvements you want to make. If there is a part of your life that is holding you back or is affecting your life negatively then you can make the changes you need to – if and when you want to. However don’t allow the date on a calendar dictate that you must do that now,


It’s a difficult one – because for many people 1st January can be the motivational date they need to make changes they have always wanted. It’s the month of searching for new jobs, clearing out your wardrobe and making other changes you want. 


Of course you can’t mention New Year resolutions without weight loss talk and eating “better”. I will say this – your body is your body and you are the only person who has to live in it. If you want to make changes then I will never tell you not to – do what you need to be happy! That said; don’t allow the world that you NEED to change. Do whatever you need to do for your body but only because you want to. Your body, your rules. And if you do want to change anything about your body then don’t use a marked date on the calendar tell you that now is the time to do it. Do it when you’re ready and not a minute soon.


This New Year make your resolution to be part of a revolution and vow not to make any changes at all. You are perfectly fine this January just as you were before New Years Eve and don’t you forget it! Use your time now to think about all you have achieved, overcome, helped others achieve and so much more. Think about the times you have laughed, lived and enjoyed yourself. You did all of that without having to “improve” your body and you can do it again in 2016!


That said, if you are wanting to use the start of a new year to start a fresh then Sophie from Busy Little Fee has come up with a great idea – 16 in 16. Read all about it here. Her at lots of bloggers have put together the things that they would like to achieve this year. These aren’t on a whim ideas or was to change your body, but instead solid ideas on what they want to have happen this year. Give it a read!



Debz xx


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Topsy Curvy Christmas Swing Dress

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You have probably noticed this, the Christmas jumper has had to take a step back this year in favour of the Christmas swing dress. I don’t know about you but my Facebook newsfeed has been full of people advertising and sharing their purchases of an array of Christmas dresses! 

I loved them all, except the fact that they all stopped at a size 24. I love the idea of a bit of Christmas jazz but I wasn’t keen on wearing a dress that was too small. On Facebook chat groups I saw that I wasn’t alone in this feeling – another time when size 24+ plus size women were left out!

As ever, those beautiful ladies at Topsy Curvy listened and did what they could to tell. Less than 2 weeks later this gem dropped through my letterbox – how exciting!  This swing dress by Topsy Curvy goes right up to a size 28/30 and as you can see on me, it’s pretty generous!

I love the exciting pattern on this dress, with its Christmas trees, Santa’s and decorations. I actually also really like the fact it’s on a darker material with a brighter pattern which I think helps it stand out fro the rest. The long sleeves also make it perfect for this time of year.

I really love Topsy Curvy for pushing the boundaries and listening to their customer base to try and deliver more. They have a whole host of Christmas dresses so make sure you head to their website and see if anything takes your fancy! Use the code ‘CurvyChristmas’ to get two for £25 – bargain! I think they have sold out of this exact print now, but they lots of other plus size Xmas dress options!

Debz x

Plus Size Party Dresses with George at Asda

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Plus Size Party Dresses with George at Asda – I have written before about my excitement at the George at Asda plus size offerings, they do some items up to a size 32. In fact, every time I check what they have they have more and more which is a great sign. They invited me to check out their plus size party dresses and speaking about surviving Christmas parties! A lot of their size 32 dresses are more casual than I would wear to a full blown Christmas party, but I know that around this time of year there are lots of things to attend. I love the dresses that they have, which would be perfect for Christmas lunch or a low key catch up with friends.

Plus Size Party Dresses with George at Asda

When it comes to Christmas parties I think the most important thing is to be comfortable. There is nothing worse than spending the night feeling self-concious about what you are wearing or tugging it because it’s not comfortable to wear. If you’re out for the festive season then the chances are you’re going to be out for a while so make sure you like what you’re wearing. Don’t worry about buying something new, if you’re more comfortable in a wardrobe staple then make sure you go with that! You can always splash out on some new accessories to change it up a bit!

This time of year is the perfect excuse to wear a bit of bling and sparkle, if you need an excuse that is! Even though this dress is quite casual, I think teaming it up with some pretty shoes and a sparkly bag changes it completely. You could even go all out and add a sparkly necklace and/or hair-piece etc.

Plus Size Party Dresses with George at Asda



What we don’t often talk about when it comes to Christmas parties is the day after. For me, if I have spent the night dancing away and enjoying a few lemonades the last thing I want to do is get dressed up again. Comfy clothes for the day after are essential in my eyes. One thing that George at Asda does well is comfy, throw on dresses like this one.



I’m really excited to use this month to catch up with friends, spend time with family and wear some pretty dresses! What are your Christmas party survival tips?

Debz Goes Topsy Curvy – A Plus Size Shop Review

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A Plus Size Shop Review – Firstly, apologies because this post is well overdue! It’s one of those that I kept meaning to write but kept forgetting.

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Plus Size: Bigger Than Just Two Words

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Plus Size: Bigger Than Just Two Words – I don’t think there are many people that could say their teenage years are easy, but pre internet days I think they must have been harder. Growing up as a chubby teenager in the 1990’s I was surrounded by screams of “girl power” and wearing clothes that apparently expressed our personality. Platform shoes, hair chalk and Naff Naff jackets probably feature in style memories for many people my age.

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Still Paying Attention To Clothes Sizes? That’s A Silly Old (Sea Dog) Mistake – Plus Size Clothing Options

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I have blogged about my lust of Silly Old Sea Dog dresses before – because when they announced their plus size clothing options last year I got very excited! At the time they did up to a size 28 and I believe at the moment they do up to a size 24 (with some choices up to a sze 28), with options to have dresses made in your size! I know, I would love to have more size options but I do recognise that often with independent brands it takes time to build up to that! You can even choose your skirt length to ensure that you get a dress perfect for you. [Read more…]

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