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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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Remember, Remember

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Remember, remember to always keep the child within you

Remember, remember the 5th of November goes the old saying – and Bonfire Night is one of the biggest and most exciting nights of the year for children who love fireworks and a massive fire – and for those of us who are very happy to remain children in good ways!



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So perhaps “remember, remember … to always have fun” should be our watchword?
It’s true that we all have tremendous responsibilities as adults – but somewhere along the way, many of us lose our childhood instincts that, in many ways, kept us focussed on what’s real. Buddhists and those who meditate along with spiritual leaders from many different religions and different walks of life agree that being “in the moment” is paramount. And it’s this that most children achieve effortlessly because they haven’t yet been burdened with the gradually increasing weight of responsibilities that society places on us as we progress from childhood to adolescence and adulthood.
And perhaps Christmas and Bonfire night epitomise the kind of childish wonder and enjoyment of the moment itself more than any other dates in the calendar.


These days, though, not everyone realises the true history of Bonfire Night; where it comes from and why. The Circle tells us that Bonfire Night and spirituality have always gone hand in hand, as well as explaining the true origins of the night. And this neatly fits with the suggestion that Bonfire Night, the magic of a huge crackling fire on a cold dark night in the beginnings of the winter, along with the magic of fireworks and fireworks displays touches something deep within us – the kind of thing we felt naturally and completely unquestioningly as children.
This childlike awe of nature’s power, and the sheer possibilities and excitement of life, naturally fades, to some extent, as we become adults not least because we’ve “been there, done that”. But the real reasons we fail to find excitement in new experiences, sometimes, is because we’re burdened by too much thought about the past and the future – rather than living for the day and being “in the moment”. 


We carry baggage from the past and worries about the future. But today is the only day you can live for now.
This isn’t the same thing as ignoring one’s responsibilities or not caring about the future. Instead, it’s about living in the moment and putting all your attention on the task in front of you – without simultaneous worries about the future – or regrets from the past. 


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We all yearn for those carefree days of childhood sometimes think back to when you were a child. 


Did you worry about tomorrow, continually, or about what happened yesterday? Of course not – you instinctively knew how to be here and now – and to live life to the fullest. As adults, many of us need to re-learn these skills, without simultaneously negating our responsibilities. And there’s no better time to do this than on Bonfire Night – and perhaps Christmas Eve as you share the magic with your own children.



Something a little from me today, but I wanted to talk about childhood and happiness. My childhood was a very happy one and I know it helped build solid foundations for how happy I am now!

What are your Bonfire Night plans?


Debz xx

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A Bit of Bling with House of Fraser

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If you have seen any photos of my nights out then you will know that I love a good statement necklace. Something bright and bold always goes down well and something that I really enjoy wearing. I was browsing House of Fraser for jewellery the other day and I was pleasantly surprised at how much of their stuff was up my street.

When I looked at the jewellery section of the website I found that there was loads I would buy and loads I would buy if I had the funds. They really do have something to cater for everyone – which I suppose you would expect from somewhere like House of Fraser.

I chose this flower necklace because I love the white flowers. I think it’s a piece that could be teamed up with so much and would match with nearly everything. It’s quite short on me which I like, but I would also team it up with an extender to make it a bit longer with certain outfits too!

I was pleasantly surprised at the range that House of Fraser had, especially as it wouldn’t usually be the first place I would look for statement jewellery. They have a sale on at the moment too, so it’s a real winner!

Where do you go to first for statement jewellery?

Debz x

I was lucky enough to be gifted some items in this post and I am very grateful, but I am always open and honest in my reviews!

 

Great Flaming Flamingos – A Lady Voluptuous Review!

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A Lady Voluptuous Review – I don’t want to talk too much about Lady V London and their sister brand Lady Voluptuous, because I have swooned over them on many a blog post previously. If you haven’t browsed their selection then I suggest you do, if you’re between a size 16 and 32, they will have something you’ll love I’m sure. (Lady V London actually do much smaller sizes too, yay for inclusive brands). [Read more…]

The Nadia Aboulhosn Collection

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So, you may have seen over recent weeks that legendary blogger Nadia Aboulhosn teamed up with Boohoo to bring out a capsule collection of clothing. My first thoughts were WOW! The collection is young, edgy and in my eyes a welcome addition to the world of plus size fashion. My second thoughts were that it was a shame that the collection only went up to a size 24. I lust over many items on Boohoo and I can only hope (and pray!) that one day they extend their collection to be more suitable to me and people my size.


 The generous people at Boohoo allowed me to pick an item from the collection to try. There are SO many items I wanted but I had to be sensible. I knew that the items would come up 3-4 sizes too small for me, so I had to be clever and get an item that worked for me.

So, I went for this white embossed sleeve hoodie. Now, I know it is not the most exciting item from the collection but actually it really works for me. It is a thickish material but also quite lightweight, so I am finding it perfect for this weather. I love the almost oversized feel and it is an item that I have gotten quite a lot of use out of in the few weeks I have had it!


 That said, if you’re a size 24 or smaller then I know that there is going to be something perfect for you, so make sure you head over to the website and browse the collection.
What do you have your eyes on?

 Debz x


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