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Birthday Giveaway #3

June 3, 2013, 4:00 am
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I am very excited to announce that my favourite place to shop, New Look, has offered one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs, a £40 voucher! I am incredibly jealous, though considering I 'spent' the same amount on a rucksack full of clothing in the sale the other day, I'm glad that someone else has the opportunity ;)

New Look have a great collection of stylish plus size clothing. Here are some of my favourites...

























Inspire Grey Blondie Tank Top (£14.99, sizes 18-26)

























Inspire Black Mesh Panel Cap Sleeve Bodysuit (£14.99, sizes 18-28)

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Birthday Giveaway #4

June 3, 2013, 4:30 am
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The lovely Chloe of Life's Big Canvas has very generously offered a £50.00 stationery set as a giveaway prize for Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blog birthday. I have had the pleasure of knowing Chloe for a very long time and she is not only a wonderful person but also exceptionally talented! Her store in Bird's Yard (Leeds) originally started selling jewellery but now also stocks stationery and so much more. She was also awarded Best Jewellery in the 2011 Leeds Retail Awards. Alas, all good things must come to an end as they say, and the shop will be closing by August...but don't worry, you can still shop online!

Chloe very kindly sent us these photos of the contents of the prize (wow!)...


























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Birthday Giveaway #5

June 3, 2013, 5:00 am
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The groovy folk down at Instantprint are offering a very awesome print package to three lucky readers of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs. Each winner will receive three Instantprint products as follows, which they can design themselves using Instantprint's online design facility:

250 x matt or gloss business cards, single or double sided
250 x any flyer (unlaminated)
Either 5 x A2, 4 x A1 or 3 x A0 posters

I personally use their business cards (thanks to Becky/Mrs BeBe's previous competition with Instantprint) and the quality is outstanding.

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Birthday Giveaway #6

June 3, 2013, 5:30 am
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The lovely ladies at Plus North are giving two tickets away to two lucky readers (one ticket each) of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs. Plus North is an annual plus size fashion event held in the north of England - this year's event is on 7 November in Manchester (you can find further details on the website). It's going to be a fantastic event with exhibitors (from companies such as Curvissa, Simply Be, Excite Clothing and more) and catwalks.

There's also an after party hosted by Scarlett & Jo.

You can find further information on the Plus North website.

Don't forget to follow their Facebook Page and Twitter account for all the lastest news!

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Birthday Giveaway #7

June 3, 2013, 6:00 am
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The lovely Nicola from Always Be Beautiful is offering two sensational prizes to one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs - a chunky chain necklace (with your choice of ribbon colour) and skull print bag, as shown below. Words cannot describe how much I love this bag, I think I am going to have to go and buy one!
















































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Birthday Giveaway #8

June 3, 2013, 6:30 am
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This isn't just a giveaway! The fabulous Curvissa are offering all of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's readers 10% off and free delivery with the code 'PBBP'. They're also offering a Trim Shoulder Bag (shown below) to one lucky reader - you can be in with a chance of winning by using the rafflecoptor below. Good luck!

























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Birthday Giveaway #9

June 3, 2013, 7:00 am
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The fantastic team at Body Gossip are offering a BeYOUtiful (winners choice of colour/size, subject to availability) t-shirt to one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs. Body Gossip is a charitable social enterprise, promoting body confidence/positive body image - you can find out more about their work on their website.

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Birthday Giveaway #10

June 3, 2013, 7:30 am
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The sensational Betty from Betty Bee Vintage is offering one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs the chance to win a Killer Curves t-shirt - the winner will be able to choose their size (S-XXXL) and style (slash neck or round neck), and of course look epically awesome!

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Birthday Giveaway #11

June 3, 2013, 8:00 am
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You can never have too many knickers, especially pretty ones! The lovely Patty from Miss Difusa is offering one of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's readers the chance to win a pair of knickers of their choice - you can see the full range here, but these Raspberry Butterfly Lace Shorts are my favourites...

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Birthday Giveaway #12

June 3, 2013, 8:30 am
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The awesome Amz of Black Sunshine is offering one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs the chance to win a Cosmos in a Jar necklace (colour/pattern may vary slightly to image shown as each item is handmade and unique). The bottle (including the cork) is 1.8" and comes on a 9" chain.

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Birthday Giveaway #13

June 3, 2013, 9:00 am
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SLiNK Magazine are offering one lucky reader of Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blogs the chance to win an entire back catalogue, including the latest issue! SLiNK Magazine is a fashion, lifestyle and beauty magazine for plus size women, available in print or PDF.

As well as the magazine, they regularly have articles on the website and have a very active social media presence.

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Giveaway Winners

June 11, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Wow, we had so many entries for the giveaways for Becky (of Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat) and I's blog birthdays - thank you so much to everyone that entered, tweeted, etc!

The winners are *drumroll*...

Scarlett & Jo - Sarah Goode
ASOS* - Tina Helmke Hallberg
New Look - Louise P
Life’s Big Canvas - Anne Onwusiri
Plus North* - Steph and Nikki Sumner
Always be Beautiful  - Kelly Murray (bag), hannonle (necklace)
Curvissa - Irene Wright
Body Gossip - Rishona Taylor
Killer Curves - Amber
Miss Difusa - Rachel Allcock
Black Sunshine -  Kimberly Chantler
SLiNK Magazine - Kirsty Fox
Instantprint - Siân Morgan, Beth, Unicorn Bricks

Congratulations everyone! Please e-mail Becky (beckybrown8686@gmail.com) and I (info@bigfatbetty.com) with your full name and postal address (*these prizes are electronic so we won't need your postal address, but please still send us an e-mail as your prize will be e-mailed to you). Where there are size/style options please let us know your preference! We'll liaise with the companies concerned to get your prizes out to you ASAP.

Once again thanks everyone for entering and sharing :)
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Upper Street by Nicole Smallwood

October 5, 2013, 9:04 am
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Last Monday I was invited to attend the launch of Nicole Smallwood's collection for Upper Street. It was held at the Rook & Raven, a modern gallery space in the heart of London's centre of fashion, Oxford Street. I hadn't heard of the brand previously and enjoyed hearing about it from both company representatives and customers.























Upper Street is a revolutionary fashion-forward shoe company, through which customers can design their own shoes by style, colour, material and more. They also offer design galleries and guides to get you started on creating the perfect pair.

In addition to custom designs, Upper Street have recently launched a ready to wear collection designed by Nicole Smallwood. These stunning shoes are specifically for larger feet and are available in UK size 7-10.5 in both standard and wide fit, with alternative sizes and cusomisations being available on request.

My favourite pair is the 'Ridgway' (£190.00, pictured bottom left), covered in pink metallic suede. Definately an essential for any party girl and the upcoming festive season!

What pair would you buy, or would you design your own?

I'd like to thank Nicole and the Upper Street team for inviting me to the launch, I had a lovely evening.

I also enjoyed showing off my suede effect nails following my mini manicure by Shh Nails (pics to follow as my Dropbox has frozen, oops!).
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Marisota AVA Collection by Mark Heyes

October 9, 2013, 10:00 am
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What a week I have had! Last Wednesday the lovely team from Marisota and SCPR invited me to the launch of celebrity stylist Mark Heyes'AVA Collection. The event was held at Kettner's in Soho, a glamorous building full of character; there was a great atmosphere from the moment I arrived. I met so many lovely people and caught up with old friends; I feel I ought to mention them all, but I'm petrified that I might miss someone out!






















Images © Big Fat Betty (Perusing the Collection & Settling Down to Dine) | One of the first people I spoke to was Sally from The Human Mannequin, who introduced herself to me as a reader of my blog though she is also a blogger herself ;) I was flattered and she was great to chat to. I also met Vicky of The Curved Opinion; another lovely lady!



 



















Images © Big Fat Betty (The AVA Collection) | I spent some time perusing the collection, which was neatly organised into sizes so that we could try things on. I was immediately drawn to the Floral Print Jeans (£39.00, sizes 12-32); as a lover of jeans, particularly skinny fit, I find it frustrating that there are rarely print options available in plus size (and only recently a variety of colours). I teamed it with the Studded Blouse (£45.00, sizes 12-32), a style I love on others but don't often wear myself. The jeans were soft and stretchy with an elasticated waist, I picked my usual size and they were a perfect fit. I was pleasantly surprised to find the cuffs on the blouse were elasticated, which was great for me as I often find them too tight. Again I went for my usual size in the top though I don't think it would have mattered if I had sized up for a looser fit.













































Image © James McCauley for Marisota/SCPR (Big Fat Betty [Me!] Modelling the AVA Collection, Details Above) | It was fantastic to have the opportunity to have a professional photograph taken, though as per usual I confused matters by having an alias! It felt strange, having not been in front of the camera for so long; I think the nerves kicked in and I didn't know what to do with myself, but James (the photographer) was very helpful and I got three great images sent to me the following day. I'm now sad I didn't try more outfits on! I also enjoyed watching the other ladies at the event being photographed and brimming with confidence.

It was a wonderful treat to have a three course meal and the food was delicious. Over dinner I chatted to the Marisota team as well as to Monica from London Mums, Amanda from The Ana Mum Diary and Rivkie from SLiNK Magazine. I also caught up with Caroline from Curvy Wordy earlier in the evening. It was really a great event, full of amazing people.

There's one last thing I'd like to mention. During the evening we watched a brief video about Shapeology, which (in the words of Mark Heyes) ls all about the "yes, you can wear it!" attitude. Marisota have introduced different fabrics, cuts, lengths and styles into their ranges to support women in making the most of their assets (which is not always your breasts, dearies!). You can find out more about Shapeology and browse the various ranges on the Marisota website.

Oh, okay, just one more thing...congratulations Marisota on winning the Prima High Street Fashion Award for Best Plus Size Retailer 2013!

Thanks again Marisota, SCPR and of course the lovely Mark Heyes for a wonderful evening.

NB: Thanks also to Marisota for gifting me the items from the collection reviewed in this post.
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Absence Makes...

October 31, 2013, 3:18 pm
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So you may have noticed that, asides from a couple of recent event posts, I've been 'absent' for a few months. Being a student, I went home for the summer and worked full-time; consequently I neither had the time nor energy to blog, network or anything of the sort. It does make me wonder what I will do when I finish my studies and if I will give blogging the commitment it both needs and deserves when I return to full-time, permanent employment...but I'm back, for now.



 


















Images © Big Fat Betty | You may be wondering what this is all about...well, over the summer I decided that I needed to make some big changes in my life, and subsequently decided to embark on a journey of improving my health and wellbeing. This, I quickly realised, is somewhat tied to weight loss; whether I want it to or not, making positive changes to my lifestyle is inevitably going to result in losing weight. This presented me with a dilemma, how can I purposely lose weight and yet still portray body confidence and embrace the fat activist community that I have become a part of? (Answers on a postcard - or a comment would suffice!)

I started to be concerned with the perceptions of my weight loss and healthy eating regime, and although I have had positive conversations with one or two close friends in relation to this matter there is still a little 'niggle' somewhere in the back of my mind. I'm hoping this post will help with that. I'm not looking for reassurance per se, but in some way reassuring myself by being open. I am following a well known 'diet plan' of sorts, though for me I view it as making healthy choices and considering the balance of this with my intake of...not so healthy choices. I wasn't terribly unhealthy previously, but seldom cooked from scratch and ate very little fruit or vegetables.

I've been very conscious of the mixed views of 'dieting' and, although I've been proud of my weight loss, I haven't shared it with many people because of this. I'm comfortable with being proud of it because it is not a case of being unhappy with my body or wanting to be 'thin', but knowing that by eating healthily my body is not storing the fat (substance) that it doesn't need which could potentially cause (or be the cause of) other health problems. At my 'starting' weight I was borderline diabetic and had (and still have) undiagnosed/treated sleep and fatigue issues which are blamed on my weight.

I know I will always be fat (descriptor) and I wouldn't want to be any other way, but that doesn't mean that I have to stay at an unhealthy weight.

This will probably seem like common sense and somewhat stating the obvious to the majority of readers, but there are some to whom it won't, and that's one of the reasons I'm writing this. I feel as of late that I am being forced to fit some sort of social norm of being fat which irritates me to no end, having escaped the battle of having to fit into other social norms and choosing instead to follow the path of body positivity, I resent being faced with yet another mould in to which I do not fit (quite literally in some aspects!).

I'll be writing more on the social norms of fat later on...

Anyway, people were bound to notice at some point (and some already have) so here it is, out in the open. I'm fat and healthy (or healthier, at least!), get over it. Over and out.
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Definition of Size Art Fundraiser

November 10, 2013, 10:56 am
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Some of you may be familiar with Anita Bellamy, a good friend of mine as well as a businesswoman and body positivity advocate. Anita runs 'Plus Confidence in You', a not-for-profit organisation against body discrimination; she has been working very hard this year on a new project, a plus size art exhibition called 'Definition of Size'.



 








































Image© Plus Confidence in You | I'm very keen to support this project and the forthcoming event...

As part of the preperation for the exhibition, Anita has organised a fundraising event On 30 November 2013 at Etrusco Bar in Mornington Crescent, London (near Camden). Tickets for this not-for-profit celebration are £15.00 and include complimentary wine, a buffet and entertainment including a performance by X Factor's Brick City. In addition attendees will be able to preview a selection of the images for the art exhibition, which will be held in 2014.

For further information please see the Facebook event page or contact Anita Bellamy at plusconfidenceinyou@yahoo.co.uk. Tickets are available from Eventbrite here.

Last but not least, I hope to see you there!
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Plus London 3

November 10, 2013, 1:17 pm
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I've been thinking about this post for a while and whether or not to incorporate the various post-event Twitter/blog discussions into my write up...I don't want to put ink in the water, so I'm not going to go into details here; I may write about it separately  All that I will say now is that I didn't attend Day 2 (Sunday) following an epic self-inflicted hangover from Saturday night. I feel terribly guilty, not only for taking up an unused space so to speak but also as it's evident that I missed another brilliant day. Anyhow, onwards and upwards!


































Images © Big Fat Betty (My OOTD ft. New Look Inspire Monochrome Polka Dot Dress, £19.99, Sizes 18-28 | Make-up by Betty of The Pamperbox)

 I'd not been to a Plus London event before and sadly had to miss out on Plus North due to moving house and all sorts, so I was very excited and equally anxious/nervous about attending Plus London 3 last weekend (2-3 November 2013). On the one hand I was hyped about seeing all my fabulous fatty friends again (and meeting new ones), but on the other my anxiety was making me panic. I worry terribly about offending people by not recognising/remembering them and so forth. Anyway, much to my relief and joy...sticky labels to the rescue! Huzzah! Everyone had name tags, which was not only great for when I couldn't rememeber but also for meeting new people.

So, there I was at the Hoxton Arches, donning my 'Big Fat Betty (AKA Sharon)' label and walking into a room full of beautiful people and brands. So many stylish ladies in one place! The nerves went and I actually became quite hyper, which is unusual for me.


















 



Images © Big Fat Betty (L-R: Curvissa - this really reminded me of a vintage nightdress, in a good way! | Simply Be - the boots of dreams | Simply Be - power dress with matching jacket, what more could a girl ask for? | Simply Be - 'Be...' competition)

There were brands I recognised from the offset, such as Simply Be and Curvissa. Amongst the chatter I started eyeing up my new 'must haves', including these luscious red leopard print boots from Simply Be. I then proceeded to hover about Black Heart Creatives, run by the lovely Charlotte and creator of the famous 'fat bitch' necklace - I'm brimming with custom ideas, there are two I definitely need but they may need to wait until post-Christmas as I'm trying to discourage myself from spending money on me when I should be spending on others! I then bobbed 'next door' to Twisted Siren, run by the awesome Alyssa, whom it was a delight to finally meet - one of her necklaces caught my eye but alas was destined for another home, though again I am planning a custom order for her to work some magic on.
















 
 




Images © Big Fat Betty (Twisted Siren | Black Heart Creatives)

It was great to see some clothing brands I hadn't heard of before, namely Miss Lacy Ltd and Apples & Pears. As with the other brands, both of the ladies were warm and welcoming. I was also impressed by Red Bows Boutique, run by the beautiful Michelle (who is also one of the fab ladies behind Plus London 3), offering a selection of plus size vintage garments; I wish I had spent more time looking at these and trying a few pieces, though I know some other ladies picked up some beautiful pieces.














 

  





Images © Big Fat Betty (Curvissa | Apples & Pears)

Though it may have seemed otherwise to anyone who saw me, as I had my head buried in my phone, busy instagram-ing and tweet-ing photos on the go, I very much enjoyed hearing about Charlotte and Alyssa's journeys during their brand talk and Q&A. Unfortunately (in one way) I missed the other brand talk as I had a make-up slot booked with The Pamperbox, who were sponsored by Curvissa for the day; they worked non-stop! I was really happy to finally meet Betty of Pamper and Curves, and even happier with her handiwork which lasted until the early hours. Check out those eyelashes, which Betty applied with ease!






















Images © Big Fat Betty (Brand Talk - Charlotte of Black Heart Creatives, Alyssa of Twisted Siren and co-organiser Claire of Monkey See Monkey Do Monkey Wear | The Pamperbox - you can see the results of my make-up slot with Betty at the top of this post!)

Being my typical unorganised self, I paid no attention to the schedule and unfortunately missed some of the things going on later in the afternoon as I popped to a friend's house to prepare for After Dark. When we returned we were greeted by the lovely organisers and aptly named 'chub rub' shots, which were pretty lethal! Bethany (AKA Arched Eyebrow and DOMO extraordinaire) played a fantastic set of music which was just my cup of tea, and that of many others judging by the numerous people dancing the night away.

Last but not least, I was very pleased to discover that Blast Photo were still snapping away in the back room, and was 'dragged' into an impromptu shoot by my friends and fellow bloggers, Lauren of Ladyshambles and Michaela of Cardiffornia Gurl. The fab ladies from Blast were such a joy! Here's what we got up to...













































Images © Blast Photo (Big Fat Betty, Lauren of Ladyshambles and Michaela of Cardiffornia Gurl | Big Fat Betty)

Overall the highlight for me was meeting so many positive women and joining in a range of conversations, fat-related and otherwise. I felt a great sense of community and belonging. I hope that there is another event next year, and this time I will get my priorities in order (NOT wine!)...
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Style it in Sequins with K&Co

November 13, 2013, 4:07 am
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There are so many womens plus size dresses at K&Co that I would love to share with you all, but as we're rapidly approaching the biggest party season of the year I thought I'd focus on something a little more glamorous - that is, sequins! Team with some fab heels and you're ready to eat, drink, dance and be merry!

Images © K&Co | So Fabulous Sequin Tunic Dress (£48.00, Sizes 14-28), AX Paris Curve Sequin Midi Dress (£59.00, Sizes 16-26), So Fabulous Sequin Hem Kaftan Dress (£44.00, Sizes 14-32) | Words cannot describe how much I adore the tunic dress! I'm still a bit skeptical about bodycon personally and the majority of sequin dresses I've fallen in love with have been in this style, so it's great to have an alternative.

Of course, no outfit is complete without shoes to match. How about these So Fabulous Quinn Sparkle Open Toe Wedge Shoes (Extra Wide Fit, £32.00, Sizes 3-8)?

Sadly I have no Christmas parties to attend and I'm going in fancy dress for New Years Eve, although I am attending a red carpet event later in the month...someone hide my purse! I'd genuinely love to hear about what events you've got coming up and what you're wearing, please leave a comment :)

NB: There is currently 20% off women's clothing at K&Co which ends 8am Friday, therefore prices may differ after this time...go go go! ;) 

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Outside My Comfort Zone #20

November 20, 2013, 11:13 am
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I recently posted on Twitter asking if there were any blog challenges I could participate in and was offered to join Outside My Comfort Zone (OMCZ) - I'm very excited to be taking part! This challenge is 'The Colour of Confidence' and was chosen by Vicky* who wrote:'My theme is going to be 'The Colour of Confidence'.  For me, red is the colour of confidence and everything I wear it, be it lipstick or clothing; I feel an extra boost. What is your confidence colour?'

I have to admit I've really struggled with this, as I don't feel that there's a specific colour that makes me feel confident - my favourite colour is purple and perhaps that's my colour of confidence, but I don't tend to wear purple clothes. I umm'd and ahh'd and decided to just think about an outfit that makes me feel confident, and my date on Monday night gave me the perfect opportunity to dress up. I wore my New Look Inspire Blue Chiffon Ruffle Sleeve Dress (£19.99, sizes 18-28) and teamed it with a recent purchase, the Inspire version of this Black Sequin Fluffy Shrug (which isn't online anymore, but I'm pretty sure it was £19.99 and available in sizes 18-28, I only purchased it in store this week). I was going to say that my colour of confidence is green, but apparently it's blue!

I felt fantastic and, in case you're wondering, the date went very well ;)

Don't forget to check out the rest of the OMCZ crew:

Stephanie - http://www.seeingsp0ts.blogspot.co.uk
Leah - http://www.justmeleah.blogspot.co.uk
Mary - http://www.marysbigcloset.blogspot.pt
Becky - http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com
Rachel - http://www.adressisforlife.com
Natalie - http://awheelbarrowfullofstyle.blogspot.co.uk
Nikki - http://www.nattynikki.blogspot.co.uk
Rebs - http://sullen-hearts.blogspot.co.uk
Verena - http://aplussizefashionobsession.blogspot.de
Beka - http://bekasstuffystuff.blogspot.com
Rebecca - http://theplussideofme.com
Hollie - http://www.prettybigbutterflies.com
Sabina - http://www.femmefatalexsabina.blogspot.de
Mookie - http://muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk
Erin - http://erinslittlebigcorner.blogspot.co.uk
Debz - http://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

*Vicky is no longer taking part, in case you wonder where the link is!
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Just Another Blogging Challenge (Nov)

November 21, 2013, 10:00 am
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I recently posted on Twitter asking if there were any blog challenges I could participate in and was offered to join Just Another Blogging Challenge - I'm very excited to be taking part! November's theme is 'Christmas is Coming'; we've been asked to talk about anything relating to Christmas and what gets us in the festive mood! I've decided to talk about what Christmas means to me, as someone who is not religious but has been brought up celebrating Christmas...

For me, Christmas is about spending quality time with family and friends, particularly over the past couple of years since I moved to London. The majority of my closest friends are on the Isle of Wight, where I've lived most of my adult life, though since last Christmas some have moved (and a few to London, which is great!) and, more importantly to me, my Dad and his partner have also moved off the Island. Because of this, Christmas this year will be a little different...

Previously, even if I haven't been living with my parents (but nearby), I have spent Christmas on the Isle of Wight at my 'family home' so to speak. As I'm not originally from the Island we don't have much in the way of family there, though my Dad's partner's family have often visited over the festive season - I enjoy this as my family is spread out across the UK, so 'family gatherings' aren't a common experience.

For some years I have spent Boxing Day, or a day near to it, with my best friend, her partner and her parents. Asides from family time, this has always been a day to look forward to for me, as they are pretty much my unofficial extended family. We traditionally give eachother lots of small presents, so there are lots of things to unwrap and it's very exciting! In addition to the traditional leftover nibbles, including bubble and squeak (which I'm slightly obsessed with and my Dad doesn't like it!).


Images © Big Fat Betty (Christmas 2012) | Whilst trying to search for images to add to this post, I've realised that I don't have very many 'Christmas' photos; I shall aim to rectify that this year. I'm mostly disappointed that I don't have a photo of my Dad's 'famous' trifle, which is one of the main food items I look forward to! I will be heading 'home' to my Dad and his partner's on 20 December, as Dad and I are going to see Black Sabbath in Birmingham; I'm more looking forward to spending quality time with my Dad as opposed to the actual gig. It'll be strange celebrating Christmas in a different house, but I'm sure it'll be lovely still. Some time after Boxing Day I shall head 'home' to the Isle of Wight to visit my friends there and exchange presents. I've been invited to a fancy dress party for New Years Eve and I intend to go as Ursula from The Little Mermaid, although a somewhat basic version to some of the elaborate costumes I've seen! After that, it's back to London to finish my final year at University.

As the poem goes; 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night'! Don't forget to check out the rest of the JABC crew:

Steph – http://seeingsp0ts.blogspot.co.uk
Toni – http://theonlywayist.com 
Kim – http://www.callmekim.net 
Gina – http://fatfitfine.blogspot.co.uk 
Nikki – http://www.nattynikki.blogspot.co.uk 
Becky – http://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com
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