#OMCZ 26 - Looking Back

It's that time again - Outside My Comfort Zone Blog Challenge

I have to say, I really love these posts. Being pushed to write something (in a good way) is a way of making sure I always have something new to write about.

This weeks challenge is called Looking back. Steph chose the theme, with the idea of looking back over the past year (that's how long the challenge has been going) and how we have changed. Although I have only been doing the challenging a few weeks, I had a think about the last 12 months and I don't think I have changed that much - but there is a reason for that.

I moved to London (from Lancashire) almost 2 years ago. When I moved here I didn't own a dress! I know, it's crazy to think that when you look at my blog now! Back then I was definitely a jeans and jumper/t-shirt/tunic top girl. I think I was one of those girls that assumed Evans was my only option, so I had to stick with what I knew. I was always pretty confident, but the way I dress has definitely changed. I have around 50 dresses in my wardrobe now, and I couldn't tell you the last time I wore jeans! So, maybe my change hasn't come in the past 12 months but my fashion and dress style has most definitely changed - and I love it!



I don't have many more older photos, especially not full length ones so I can't do much more of a comparison. What I will say is that now I feel more comfortable and at home in dresses than anything else. When I first started wearing them I felt 'silly' and self-conscious. It's all about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new - the more you try it, the more in your new comfort zone you will feel.

Do you think your dress style has changed over the years?

Debz xx

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Don't forget to check out the other ladies taking part

NameBlog Address
Bettyhttp://www.bigfatbetty.com/
Nataliehttp://awheelbarrowfullofstyle.blogspot.co.uk/
Nikkihttp://www.nattynikki.com
Stephanie http://www.seeingspots.co.uk/
Becky Brownhttp://www.doesmyblogmakemelookfat.com
Mary http://www.marysbigcloset.blogspot.pt
HollieHttp://www.prettybigbutterflies.com
Erinhttp://erinslittlebigcorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Debzhttp://www.wannabeprincess.co.uk/
Becca http://thegirlwiththeplait.blogspot.co.uk/
Rebshttp://sullen-hearts.blogspot.co.uk/
Katthttp://acurvycupcake.blogspot.co.uk/
Leah  www.justmeleah.co.uk
Mookiehttp://muki7x7.blogspot.co.uk/
Daniellewww.daniellerharris.com
Beverlywww.thecurvyword.com
Sam http://fattyboomtatty.blogspot.co.uk/ 
Gillianwww.weegillie.com
Sarahhttp://plussizeproud.wordpress.com/

Fashion World and Claire Richards Tea Party

Firstly I am soooooo excited to be announcing this competition! It's a quicky, sorry for the short notice - but I think you'll agree it's worth it!!

Have you ever wanted to attend a 'bloggers event'? Now is your chance! The lovely people at Fashion World have invited me to a tea party to celebrate their new collection, but sadly I can't make it! I'd love to give you the chance to attend... so get entering! 


Now you and a friend, could be at the next Fashion World bloggers event happening THIS WEEK! Whether you're a blogger or not, enter for your chance to win!!

You're invited to a tea party hosted by Fashion World and Claire Richards, with manicures, Claire’s SS14 collection and the fabulous Hilary Alexander in conversation with Claire. It takes part between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday 13th, it's a 'drop-in session' so pop in whenever you are free during that time... Exciting eh?




If you win, you'll get the chance to attend the tea party on Thursday evening. Winners are chosen on Wednesday night(after midnight) and I'll email you the event address. The party is being held in Central London. This competition is just for entrance to the event, you'll have to sort out your own accommodation and travel if needed.


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Afterwards I'll feature you on my blog - so take lots of photos of the event, I am really nosey!

It's easy to enter, so what are you waiting for?


GOOD LUCK!!!

Debz xx


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No Body Shame Campaign

Have you seen any of the 'Fat Girl Dancing...' videos? I came across them last week and I loved them!!


I looked into them in a little more detail and discovered the lady in them is a radio producer called Whitney Way. Thanks to the fantastic feedback she has received from the videos (you NEED to watch them on YouTube, she's done loads of them and they're brilliant) she has launched the 'No Body Shame Campaign. As yet she the details are new - I think she had no idea how big the idea would grow - and boy it's growing!

As you probably know, I love anything to do with body positivity and body image so I had blog. I will definitley be following this campaign to see how it grows. I have loved seeing it take off on Facebook, it's pretty exciting!

She's asking people  to send in selfie photos to promote the campaign, so OF COURSE I had to be involved!


Make sure you check it out & get involved if you want to!

https://www.facebook.com/ProducerWhitney1075KZL?fref=ts

http://www.nobodyshamecampaign.com/No_Body_Shame_Campaign.html


Do know of any body positive influencers I am missing? Let me know

Debz xx

Plus London Market

Back at the beginning of January I attended the first Plus London Plus Size Market. Unfortunately I was having such a good time that I forgot to take photos... but with bargain pretty dresses and home made cake for sale, I was well and truly in my element!

I wanted to share with you one bargain which I picked up - this dress from the lovely Coco Curve for the bargain price of £5... What a steal!



The dress is lovely and stretchy which makes it a great fit. For me, it just goes it show that these markets are well worth attending - because you never know what you're going to be able to pick up!



Have you ever gotten anything from a market like this?

Debz 

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Where's Wally?

When Lucia from U Can't Wear That told me she was going clothes shopping in Primark, I had to do a double take. I know, I talk about igoring clothes sizes but it is still something I am trying to educate myself in. Lucia is a similar size to myself, so if she could fit into Primark, I wanted a piece!

I had a browse and couldn't resist this funky Where's Wally? t-shirt. It was a bargain price of £6 and it had to be mine!



I was worried about the length of the top, but I just chucked it on over a basic red new look skater dress - problem solved! This top is a size 20 (which I am not) so it just goes to show that you have to mess around with sizes & see what fits you - ignore the labels!!



Have you picked up any Primark bargains?

Debz xx

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A Dress for 99p? Surely Not!

I have often heard about these 99p dresses, 1 pence pairs of shoes etc. but assumed that they were purely marketing gimmicks were actually no one ever got such a bargain.

I was quite excited this afternoon when I read that Yours Clothing had a range of 99p dresses on sale! I approached the website with caution, not wanting to get my hopes surely. Surely nothing that pretty could be less than the price of a double cheeseburger?

http://offers.yoursclothing.co.uk/?source=webgains&siteid=136105 

When I got to the site - I was greeted by this beauty of a homepage!


I quickly clicked through and I am proud to say I have the polka beauty of a dress coming at me!!


I had to pay £3.99 postage (you can do £2 click and collect) but still... this lovely polka dot dress for the grand total of £4.98 - BARGAIN!

You can only buy one dress... But I have no idea if its a limited offer or an on-going thing! I'd still get one snapped up pretty quickly if you want one!

Did you manage to snap one up?

Which one?

Debz xx

If you haven't used Yours Clothing before then you can use the code 'blogger6' to get £10 off of a £20 spend. New customers only but what better excuse do you need to give them a try?

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Aztec Dress & A New Leggings Company

Just after Christmas I managed to snap up this dress in the New Look Inspire sale. It's a bit small for me, but I don't mind a cosy fit so its all good. I don't have any aztec type print dresses and I think it was about £12 in the Christmas Sale, so you can't go far wrong really!




I teamed it up with leggings from Big Bloomers Company.

Last week The Big Bloomers Company contacted me about reviewing their products - their website is amazing and they offer all sorts of items up to a size 8XL. I chose their smallest size of leggings which were still a little too big for me - but how fantastic to have options for larger ladies. I have to say the quality of the leggings is fantastic and I'll definitely wear them with boots (so you cant notice that they're too long ha ha) and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.



What did you manage to snag in the January sales?

Debz x

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

 
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