We are all dreaming of warmer times especially with this snowy weather we've got this week, I'm so over the cold and I'm dreaming of festival season and warmer months. Who wants to sit in beer gardens, go to the beach, have BBQ's, party at festivals and just hang out with friends in the lighter evenings? I sure do and my wardrobe is so ready for some warmth too.

Now we've got the lighter evenings coming back and us bloggers are loving to the extra daylight, I went out on Sunday when it wasn't snowing and was a little bit warmer than its been the rest of the week. I dragged my friends out with me and brought my best friends dogs along for the shoot too. I wanted to kick start my fashion posts for the year and set a routine to go out shooting more, I wanna get my confidence up and be smashing fashion posts out a few times a month.


We headed to the park and grabbed an ice cream first in the cafe, the cafe is also dog friendly so my friend got the doggos an ice cream too; can't leave them out can we. I'd spent the morning trying to put an outfit together but running late and the fact it was Sunday it didn't exactly go to plan... I did however put on my new Tartan pants which I got for just £1.00! Yes one whole English pound, thanks Primark! To be honest I don't really know why they was a pound but my store only had this one pair, in my size so maybe they was a return from a bigger store; still for a quid I was buzzing!


I paired the tartan with a basic slogan tee also from Primark and since I was late to meeting my friends it made for a perfect excuse (jokes). This tee was also a bargain at only £2.50, they have some awesome basic tee's in at the moment, I always have a gander when I go into store. After being at London Edge last month I've been searching for a beret and I found some awesomely cheap ones on eBay, at around £2.49 each I bought a black, red and grey one; I can't believe how comfy they are to wear and they are so on trend right now!


Of course I still needed a coat on Sunday even though it was a little warmer so I grabbed my faithful faux leather jacket that I practically live in during spring to autumn. This was another Primark bargain from ages ago, I'd had my eyes on it from when it first hit the Manchester store but couldn't afford it but thankfully waiting a little bit meant it went into the sale; I picked it up for just £10.00! Every time I wear it people always compliment me on it and say they can't believe it's from Primark. Under my jacket for warmth I added one of my Jawbreaker cardigans, I've become a big fan of Jawbreaker after finding out they have my size; Grin in Liverpool stock Jawbreaker so I managed to get this cardi for £9.99 which I thought was a decent price.


The only thing I was wearing that wasn't Primark was my Fenty X Puma's that I got for Christmas, I was so shocked and pleased when I opened these on Xmas day, I hate to use the saying but "the boy did good". They are super comfy, have an alternative look to them with the creeper style sole and can be worn with so many outfits. My makeup of the day was kept simple with a smokey eye using my UD Smokey palette and a red lip using Lola Makeup matte lipstick and liner (check back this week for a review on Lola Makeup).

This was probably the most thrown together outfit, shoot plan and dogs aren't that easy to work with, trust me but it was good to get out and shoot with the help of my friends. I really need to do this more, I've got loads of outfits actually planned and I've been location spotting in Manchester. So what's your plans for Spring?


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Wearing tights can be troublesome sometimes; when they fall down, roll down over your tummy, don’t fit well or are made from low quality fabric. I’ve struggled previously to find tights suitable for my body shape and to find comfortable tights to wear all day long.
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I was really pleased when UK Lingerie got in touch, I do struggle a little to find comfortable lingerie in my size and to find good quality items in my desired style. I was happy to accept a review opportunity from them and I am very impressed with the whole process from service to delivery to product quality.


UK Lingerie is a website selling lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear and shape-wear for all shapes and sizes, it was born in 2015 after the success of their first two sites; UK Tights and UK Swimwear. Dawn (The Boss and Buyer for the company) and her husband thought their was a gap in the market for a good quality lingerie reseller, they also wanted to add good customer service into the mix and felt that this would give them an edge to move forward in the market and set them apart from other retailers. I personally think customer service is key in every business and without it you wouldn't have customers so I really like that their service is of high importance to them. The website has a wide range of products to choose from and something for everyone, I was tooting through the website at ease and found lots of products to my style and in my size too.

Pour Moi has a French name but is a brand from Cheshire, were their creative team design in house and they personally take care of the whole process from design to delivery. They work on high standards of fit, comfort and quality and bring out the latest trends in beautiful designs and fabrics. They supply bra sizes from A to J and some briefs go up to a size UK 22.


I was told to choose a lingerie set from the website, I found a summery set which wasn't something I'd normally go for but thought this would be a good opportunity to try something new. The set was dispatched the same day and arrived the next day packaged in a purple parcel bag and I was updated all the way through the process. The delivery and service was absolutely brilliant and I can't fault any of this; I can definitely recommend them on their customer service!

This Amour Underwired non padded bra* and brief set is a beautiful turquoise shade which has a pastel mint colour in person. The bra has lace detail all over with a scalloped hem around the bust line and underneath at the sides. The lace has a floral design in it which adds that delicate feel, add this to the white bow embellishments in the middle of the bra and at the bottom of the straps and you've got a elegant bra design. The straps themselves are a good size in width and sit comfortably on my shoulders, they are of course adjustable so you can get the best fit possible for you.

The all over fit of the bra is pretty much perfect for me, I usually struggle to find a comfortable bra where I don't feel the wire digging in or the back being too tight even on the last clasp; this Pour Moi bra has a good true to size fit. I can go in a few bra shops and come out with a few different sizes, I ordered my regular size and its a good match. I have worn this bra a few times now and have felt comfortable all day, I don't usually go for non-padded bras but I feel very secure and have a natural shape when wearing this bra.



The matching Amour Shorty style brief* has the same beautiful floral lace all over the front of the knicker and a sheer back. The scalloped hem detail continues around the front of the brief matching the bra perfectly, theres also bow embellishments on the front and back; the back also has a cute peep hole cut out at the top which gives them a sexy but cute feel. The shorty style makes for a comfortable fit with no movement when worn under clothing, the back hem hangs looser than the front but still hugging my bottom nicely. Again I ordered my regular clothing size and I'm glad I did because these are very true to size just like the bra; I'd be happy to order more in my size and be confident that they would fit me.



To complete my review I have worn the set a few times and it has been washed a few times, the set is made from Polyamide and Elastane, the bra states to hand wash but the briefs can be put on a 40 degree wash. I hand washed the bra the first time round and it come out just as new but the next few times I've threw it in the washing machine on the lingerie setting. The set has washed well and the quality is just as new each time. I know I'll get a lot of wear out of this set which also means they are great value for money. The bra retails for £24.00 and the brief £12.00 on the UK Lingerie website.

Are you thinking about summer? I am! The beautiful sunny weather we've had lately and today I didn't even need a jacket, yes for warmer weather, yes for sunshine and yes for summer plans; who's with me?

If you caught my last couple of fashion posts you'll of seen that I featured a couple of Lindy Bop dresses and I have my final instalment from that short series here. I'm truly grateful to Lindy Bop for sending me the dresses over and have really enjoyed putting together these blog posts and photoshoots; I hope there will be other opportunities in the future. I also discussed with Sophie from Lindy Bop about interviewing her at London Edge in September so I hope that can go ahead as well.


So I think I've saved the most summery dress of the lot til last and I think its perfect timing to show you the *Brittany Pink Verona Print Love Heart Swing Dress in all it's glory and how I've styled this dress with my alternative personal style. The dress has an amazing print that's got a very romantic theme to it in my opinion with the city buildings, roses, tattoo style heart print and text. My favourite parts of the print is the swallows carrying the hearts across the top of the dress and the bright red roses on the bottom of the dress, both of these are just small details within the full print and the closer you look at the dress the more you see. You can get lost within the print and create your own love story by just looking at it.

This dress was the first dress to catch my eye on the London Edge Catwalk back in February not only because of the heart shaped back detail but the print really stood out to me. I'm actually visiting the romantic city of Paris in October and I've already got this dress on my packing list and can't wait to wear it around Paris and Disneyland.


Lindy Bop dresses are always true to size and comfortable to wear, this 'Brittany' style dress is shaped perfectly for my body type; it goes in at the waist, has a flared out skirt that doesn't necessarily need an underskirt/tutu and the cap sleeves fit snugly but comfortably. If I was to wear this dress to a wedding or event I would wear a tutu underneath to enhance the shape of the dress and give my look a more glamorous feel but I think the dress stands up for itself alone for a party look or everyday style. The dress is made from Lindy Bop's special matte finish stretch poly fabric which adds to the comfort of the fit and gives the dress a beautiful shine so the print really stands out. Getting in and out of the dress is also super easy with a concealed underarm zip and 3 cute button fastenings at the top of the heart shaped back detail.


Of course I always like to add my style to any outfit and wearing a pretty dress isn't my everyday style but it sure could be. I added one of my faux leather jackets to this look which helped with the occasional cool breeze whilst I was out shooting. I choose to wear my Black Embroidered Western Boots that I bought from Misguided after Christmas, I thought the rose detail on the boots matched the rose detail on the dress whilst the studs added my grunge style to the outfit. I absolutely love these boots and Misguided have become a favourite place to shop for me, their customer service is on point and they always have amazing deals on. I did find I had to go up a size with these boots because they are pointed but are a good and comfortable fit still.


Lastly I can't go into Primark lately without a new bag catching my eye so I had to buy this Pale Pink Crossbody bag. I thought the swallow bird detail on the clasp totally went with the swallow print on the dress and was the main reason I bought the bag; at just £7.00 I thought it was a bargain too. I don't really feel like the bag looks like a cheap bag nor does it feel like one; the bags quality is top notch for the budget price. The stitching is good, fastening is easy to use, the strap is strong and holds the bag well and finally the buckle detail looks hard wearing. I've been using this bag for a few days now and can fit all my belongings inside that I need on a daily basis including my full size purse, keys, hand gel, mirror, lipstick and a pen.


My full outfit really shows my personalty I think, I may have a pretty dress on but I can still be my alternative styled self and look good doing so. I also wanted my makeup to stand out by wearing a bad ass red lipstick again adding to my personal style and red lipstick is something I wear regularly; I'm quite comfortable wearing an intense red shade and you can't go wrong with a red lip in my opinion.

If you've got a wedding to go to, an event to attend or just want a new summer dress then I would recommend you check out Lindy Bop, they cater for sizes 8 to 26 and have so many styles to suit everyone.