tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20061077184408669902024-03-13T12:54:11.657+00:00Victory Rolls & Mixing BowlsVictory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-22447048531423438342020-06-22T11:24:00.003+01:002020-09-22T16:13:19.846+01:00Fudge Tart - Super Secret Official School Recipe<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHhXzha-BEk/XvCFk8e0IwI/AAAAAAAAc9o/iEWWDajPCnwLR9p6gDEZR_3e3NKKJl13QCK4BGAsYHg/s1155/57a85a6d-73e9-46cc-868b-c0ef8c22319f.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="1155" height="479" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHhXzha-BEk/XvCFk8e0IwI/AAAAAAAAc9o/iEWWDajPCnwLR9p6gDEZR_3e3NKKJl13QCK4BGAsYHg/w625-h479/57a85a6d-73e9-46cc-868b-c0ef8c22319f.JPG" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Now I have to be honest, I don't remember ever eating this at school. I did spend some of my school years in Norway so I don't know if that was the fudge tart window, but I missed it. I was asked by a friend recently to make them one as I love a bit of baking but I really didn't know where to start. There's lots of recipes on the internet so I tried some and all failed. Then I remembered I knew someone who worked in a school so I asked them and they sent me the official recipe. Now I can't say where I got this from as it feels like it's a super secret recipe that shouldn't be shared, but I am of course going to share it anyway but not give away my source. <div><br /></div><div>I will admit that I bought the pastry, I can make all kinds of pastry easily apart from shortcrust. No idea why, I'm just a bit rubbish at it and if Mary Berry buys hers, then I'm gonna be doing that too, thanks. This is the only element that needs baking, the rest is just on the hob, whisking and setting so it's really easy. The whisking part takes a long time so it's best if you have a stand mixer but if you don't just prepare to stand there for 10-15 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let's get into it. </div><div>Now this says it makes 20 school portions, I just used a tart dish and another time I used a medium baking tray with sides about an inch high and that worked fine. But you could always make double the mix and freeze it for a quick dessert. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qdJiija1gSI/XvCF45kJRwI/AAAAAAAAc-E/1kjzFHGAsOY93xtYHHEDMWWe2_MDFNd4ACK4BGAsYHg/s881/Screenshot%2B2020-06-22%2Bat%2B11.17.39.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="881" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qdJiija1gSI/XvCF45kJRwI/AAAAAAAAc-E/1kjzFHGAsOY93xtYHHEDMWWe2_MDFNd4ACK4BGAsYHg/w400-h301/Screenshot%2B2020-06-22%2Bat%2B11.17.39.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the tart in a baking tray compared to an official tart dish<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pack of shortcrust pastry or make some if you're fancy.</li><li>40g semi-skimmed milk powder, this was very important apparently and to not use standard milk. I found this in the long life milk aisle and was really cheap and will also be a good back up as we're always running out of milk. </li><li>500ml water.</li><li>200g butter, it did say margarine but I just couldn't do it... I'm a butter all the way girl.</li><li>100g plain flour.</li><li>150g caster sugar.</li><li>10ml vanilla extract.</li><li>1 square chocolate for grating. </li></ul><div>Method:</div></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Line the dish/baking tray with the pastry and crimp edges, I used baking paper for the baking tray but not for the tart dish. Prick all over with a fork and bake blind in the oven at gas mark 4/180<span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">°c</span> degrees/350f until golden. Leave to cool.</li><li>Reconstitute the milk powder with some of the water, I used about half and heat it in a saucepan with the butter until almost boiling. </li><li>Add the flour to the rest of the water and milk until thick and smooth. </li><li>Add the sugar to the milk and butter and dissolve.</li><li>Now add the flour mix slowly whilst whisking continuously. You want it to be almost spreadable before setting.</li><li>Flavour with the vanilla extract. </li><li>Pour this mix into your mixing bowl and whisk on a high speed until cool. This took as I said about 10-15minutes as I had a glass bowl it took a while for the bowl to cool completely. </li><li>This will get thick and delicious quite quickly so it will be hard to not pour this directly into your mouth. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyRjzXXMN8g-KHKed46ksn-7tF-jlzgI0XYDlK-JN58I8GaSIFGucWsi7RjbuDFzgO-ZL4z2yKKGGVLrlae4A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></li><li>Chuck the mix into your cooled pastry and smooth out with a silicon spatula. </li><li>Grate the chocolate over the top and chill for 30 minutes. </li><li>Devour and go back to childhood. </li></ol></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1YS4MvhR2yg/XvCF5bnt81I/AAAAAAAAc-I/ix6Gvpq3OgIolcJ9SoYFrUU_frHOJvjHQCK4BGAsYHg/s1151/Screenshot%2B2020-06-22%2Bat%2B11.17.23.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1151" height="370" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1YS4MvhR2yg/XvCF5bnt81I/AAAAAAAAc-I/ix6Gvpq3OgIolcJ9SoYFrUU_frHOJvjHQCK4BGAsYHg/w500-h370/Screenshot%2B2020-06-22%2Bat%2B11.17.23.png" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">look at it... </td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div><br /></div>Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-27410320628471889832020-04-15T16:47:00.001+01:002020-04-15T17:11:36.706+01:00Cooking in Quarantine - Hot Cross Bun and Butter PuddingSo we all know what's going on in the world at the moment with COVID-19 so I'm not going to go over it, there's enough on the news channels so we don't need it on my blog. Stuck indoors with a lot of time on our hands I thought I would start to publish some of the recipes I've been showcasing recently on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/victoryrollsandmixingbowls/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> stories and grid with the hashtag #QuaranDineWithMe.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">It's going to probably be mostly baking focused if I'm honest with what I post on here, I think we all need it. I've recently dropped a few baked bits off with family who we can't see for obvious reasons and I think I will continue this to spread the love, you know?</span><br />
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This first recipe I'm going to start off with is my recipe for Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding, a seasonal take on the classic Bread and Butter pudding. There's also loads of hot cross buns in the shops still and lots reduced in price, so why not? You can of course make your own hot cross buns, but I need to ration my flour for other baking so decided to just buy some in on this occasion. Tell no one. Even though I just told you.<br />
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2tbsp salted butter (I know it's usually unsalted but I just think it works)<br />
2 cups whole milk<br />
1tsp vanilla extract or vanilla sugar if you're Scandinavian<br />
1/2 cup caster sugar<br />
pinch of salt<br />
4 eggs, beaten<br />
6 hot cross buns<br />
50g chocolate chips (optional)<br />
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1. Grease your tin, I use a glass dish about 8 x 8 inches, no need to line.<br />
2. Melt the butter and whisk together with the milk, vanilla, sugar and pinch of salt. Then add in the beaten eggs.<br />
3. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (160 fan), gas mark 4 or 350f.<br />
4. Cut the buns in half like you would if you were eating them and add them to the mix and leave to absorb the liquid for about 20 minutes. This will now resemble sick, do not panic, this is correct and delicious. Add the mixture to the dish and line up the buns in rows so they're kind of standing up.<br />
5. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the custard sets and the edges go fabulous and golden, about 40 minutes. This can also be reheated later on if you want to make it ahead, takes about 20 minutes on the same heat.<br />
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<br />Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-62879768015139493982019-11-05T13:03:00.002+00:002019-11-05T13:03:59.885+00:00Halloween! Pumpkin Picking, Painting and Sugar<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">I always like to have a few Halloween decorations up, bring me all of the pumpkins, the skeleton candles and the cute little lanterns, I’ll use them all. This year we had some of our nieces over to paint some pumpkins, we call this particular group the ‘niece babies’ as they’re the smallest ones. Girl gang goals all day. </span></div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-10178746716704995452019-10-25T14:15:00.001+01:002019-10-25T14:15:26.427+01:00Is It Nearly Christmas? Navabi Dress Review<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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I love street food, and London used to be the only place where there was a good scene for this close to me. I love London, I do, but sometimes it would be nice to know you can try new street food more locally without having to take a train. Thanks to social media I found out about a company in Cambridge which has started hosting food trucks outside their venue on Chesterton Road and also organising a German style biertgarden at the Cambridge Museum of Technology right on the riverside throughout the summer. </div>
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We had a free weekend so the two of us decided to check it out for a little date night. Cambridge is only a short(ish) busride from us and the Cambridge Museum of Technology is only a short walk from there. This particular Saturday evening in Cambridge was lovely and warm, everyone around seemed in good spirits and we couldn't wait for some music, drinks and great food. </div>
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We arrived fairly early, greeted by a 1986 Trabant as we came in, so got a seat right by the food trucks and immediately started planning what we were going to eat first. First though, drink. I chose a tart cider which I really enjoyed so must find it again. The bars also only accept contactless payment so you don't have to worry about taking a lot of money out with you. </div>
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There's not always the same traders there and they keep this updated on their social media so go and give them a follow so you don't miss out. This week they had Warm and Toastie, The Proper Pizza Company and Greek Mezze Club.</div>
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Pizza is happiness, pizza is life. Pizza was first. We LOVE making it at home in the pizza oven in the garden so we always end up basically trying to chat up these food trucks to learn their secrets. No time for that though, two minutes and the pizzas were done! I ordered the meaty one and he ordered one with mushrooms. Yes, one each. Nikki doesn't share food. Also, mushrooms and not life for me. I really liked this pizza, great ratio of sauce and toppings, hot and a good base. Ticked all of the boxes. </div>
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You'd think we'd be full after a whole pizza each, no, just no. This is the beauty of street food, you can always force another dish in...or three. So we took a trip to the Warm and Toastie van. There's very few things that a cheese toastie doesn't fix, so if you love cheese you can't give these guys a miss. The menu was great, lots of choices and they had gluten free options too. We went for Vegan (yes, VEGAN!) rocket with tomato and chilli chutney with vegan cheese. I didn't read the vegan part when we chose it and I really didn't know the difference to be honest. That said, they had a rather lovely looking pulled pork one I might have to test out next time. </div>
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The DJ was in full swing, the smells coming from the vans incredible, and the place was full of people out all for the same reason and finally (and incredibly) we were full. Full of excellent food, great drinks and decided to stroll back down the riverside, through the parks, back to the bus to finish the evening outside in the garden. </div>
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I'm now just waiting for the next evening we can go back to Cambridge to check out who will be trading that week, I think a third course is in store next time! </div>
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Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-12969456753871260052017-07-16T20:34:00.000+01:002017-07-16T20:34:31.604+01:00Cherry Dollface Photo Shoot at Le Keux!<div style="text-align: center;">
Some people say you should never meet your heroes, WRONG! I'm glad I didn't listen to them, meeting Cherry was one of the best experiences I've had. So forgive me, this post is two years in the making. I'm not entirely sure why it's actually taken me so long. I've shared these images on my Instagram so it's about time I show them off properly. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecherrydollface/" target="_blank">Cherry Dollface</a> was my gateway into the vintage/pinup scene. I'd always loved it but didn't realise there was a whole world of people out there who lived this life daily, that is until Instagram and Youtube. Since discovering this wonderful world I've met some of the most wonderful women you could imagine, empowering, encouraging and inspiring. It all started for me because I wanted to do my eyebrows in a pinup style and I found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHFdqPWAUa_fh92VmXJC-A" target="_blank">Cherry's channel</a>. </div>
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Then I realised she also did videos about how to style your hair, and so the interest grew. I've kept up to date with her videos and posts ever since and I found out she was doing a UK tour and offering photo shoot packages with hair and make up done by her lovely self, I couldn't turn it down so I signed up and patiently waited. </div>
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The shoot took place at <a href="http://www.lekeuxvintagesalon.co.uk/" target="_blank"><i>Le Keux Vintage Salon</i></a> in Birmingham, a place I had been wanting to visit for a while actually. They do photo shoots, hair, make up and offer lots of different packages so it's definitely worth a visit. I arrived with a dress I had made especially for this occasion, a leopard and cherry print dress with a huge skirt and underskirt. It was the most complicated dress I've ever made and it was by no means perfect but I loved it. I found the fabric in a little shop in Lyme Regis called <a href="https://sewladidavintage.com/" target="_blank"><i>Sew-La-Di-Da Vintage</i></a> and I managed the buy the last of the stock they had of it so I had to make sure I turned it into something fabulous and I feel like I did it justice. </div>
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The salon is wonderful and the staff were amazing. Lynsey looked after me and talked me through what would be happening and really put me at ease. Not having done anything like this before I was a bit nervous and really excited to meet Cherry. You could hear her before you could see her, bouncing around and chatting excitedly with the lady she was shooting with before me. Before it was turn I had a little look around at the rooms available to use for shoots. Spoiler - they're all great.</div>
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So it was turn, meeting Cherry was lovely, she was so warm and full of fun you instantly felt excited. I hadn't had my make up and hair done professionally a lot so it was a real treat and I had intended to pay a lot of attention so I could replicate it at home. Unfortunately I was too caught up in conversation with Cherry to pay proper attention to all the processes so styling my hair successfully with heat still remains a mystery to me. </div>
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I love how she did my make up, I used to always use eyeliner on the bottom of my lids but she didn't and I couldn't believe how big it made my eyes look. She gave me a bright red lip also, I love red lips but never felt too confident with them like I couldn't quite pull them off because my lips were big and I felt I looked like I'd just pushed my face into jam. But then Cherry said something that has forever changed how I feel about my lips, she said I only feel like that because I have big lips, this doesn't mean I can't wear it and basically that my big lips were wonderful. Since then I've worn lipstick almost every day and love when they look big and bold rather than shying away from them. Big lips embraced. Tick.</div>
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I have no idea how she did what she did to my hair, she did tell me, and the products she used. But I can never re-create this, it looked perfect. The curls were so silky and defined, and the set held for a couple of days. When I use heat my curls drop in a matter of hours and can use get success from doing wet sets.</div>
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Suddenly I was ready to get dressed. I really wasn't sure what to expect as I've never looked like this before, but I couldn't have felt more confident and couldn't wait to get started. I had a few sets to shoot in and I wasn't a natural, at all! But soon I felt more at ease and didn't want it to end. Lynsey took the pictures and was great at giving me direction and tips which helped me so much. It was a wonderful day, I made some great memories which I'm now ready to fully share.</div>
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If you're thinking of doing a shoot like this but haven't done one before and feel nervous - do it anyway. Give it a try, I see bloggers who do this all the time and I wish I could afford to do it more. I can't recommend Cherry or Le Keux enough.</div>
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I never thought I would be one of those girls who love make up, and who loves trawling the aisle of stores like Superdrug for <i>the </i>perfect shade of matte lip stick, but here I am, trawling and loving. </div>
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I always kind of stick to the same colours, a sort of deep, powdery, vintage pink, I really don't know how to explain it but that about sums it up. I do of course love bolder colours but I have quite big lips and sometimes feel like it's too much for the office and you don't have to keep on top of lipstick bleed or it rubbing off too much if it's a bit closer to a natural shade. Plus, I'm a bit clumsy and would 100% wipe half of it across my face so I'm always hunting for that perfect shade. Usually I love Meir by MAC but I wanted a liquid matte lip colour as another option. </div>
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So I went in and had a look around, I always end up around the Makeup Revolution stand, I tend to steer away from their lip products as you generally get what you pay for with lip products and I've never had much luck with them. I did buy a lip kit from them recently but it was so awful there are no pictures of the event...</div>
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I did however see a nice <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Contouring/Makeup-Revolution-Ultra-Cream-Contour-Kit-Lightening-Contour/p/713087" target="_blank">cream contour set</a> (£.3.50). I really need to up my contour game so this was a nice affordable step to start with. I've tried to powder ones before but find them too dark for me and struggle to blend so cream was the way to go this time. While I was there I also found a nice primer, they don't have it online anymore but you can see it in the picture. It's different from most primers I've used that are creamy. This one was almost a serum with a shimmer running through it so putting it on makes me feel instantly fabulous. </div>
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The stand is next to Freedom Makeup and my skin has been looking a little red recently so I bought some <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Concealer/Freedom-Pro-Camouflage-%26-Correct-Green/p/706222" target="_blank">green camouflage and correct concealer</a> to sort that out. I'm still on the fence about this product, it doesn't feel like it melts into my skin very well, but it does tackle the redness and it's £3.00 so it's fine enough. </div>
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I was still struggling to find the perfect matte colour until I found myself looking at the Barry M stand, they have a new range of 'Matte Me Up' lip kits. The kits comes with a liner and a lip paint for £6.99. I chose the shade 'Berry' which perfectly fulfills all my colour preferences. </div>
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Now I'll finally end this post with a bit about the face products from their own Naturally Radiant range. I've felt I needed to finally start using serum and cream and I can have sensitive skin so I thought I'd give this range a go as it was on offer. I actually really love it, I've been using them every day, night cream and serum and will definitely continue. At the moment you can pick up the<a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant-Renewing-Night-Cream-75ml/p/516453" target="_blank"> cream</a> and <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant-2-in-1-Moisturiser-%26-Serum/p/689952" target="_blank">serum </a>for £2.95 each.</div>
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Who doesn't love Halloween? OK, some people. But I do, a lot. I would wear this stuff every,single, day. And I do to be honest, so I've rounded up a few of my faves to show you. I do sometimes find it hard to find great novelty seasonal wear in my size but the fashion industry is nailing it at the moment. What else have you seen that you love? Comment and let me know or tag me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/victoryrollsandmixingbowls/" target="_blank">(@victoryrollsandmixingbowls)</a>. All of the links are in the titles.</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/icat/halloween#esp_cf=m_sizerational&esp_filter_m_sizerational=16&esp_filter_m_sizerational=18&esp_filter_m_sizerational=20&esp_filter_m_sizerational=22&esp_filter_m_sizerational=24" target="_blank">Boohoo Plus Emma 'Bite Me' Bodycon dress £12.00</a></div>
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If you want to salute Halloween without drawing too much attention to yourself (although, hello? You want people to be looking at this dress!) then this dress might be a good option. It's fairly plain but you'll look killer in it, black is always a winner in my book and I often wish I could tell those around me to 'bite me', so it's win-win right? </div>
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Another beaut from Boohoo, they do subtle Halloween really well at the moment, although to be fair I would use these both all year round. This one is probably more office friendly and you could wear it out for the evening as well. Again it's not too full on, some of you may prefer something a bit more out there but I love how this one is a bit more casual, it has a bit ole scooped neck which means you could probably team it with a nice little choker for some 90s vibes, I like it how they've styled it with some wet look/leather trousers I would probably do the same if I were you! </div>
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3. <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-curve-halloween-bats-stars-and-moon-tights/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6825518&clr=Nude&SearchQuery=halloween+curve&pgesize=26&pge=0&totalstyles=26&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">Asos Curve Halloween Tights £8.00 a pair</a></div>
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Tights that fit my thighs, hurrah! I know, I know, it can be a pain to find cute novelty tights to go over majestic thighs such as mine, but these go up to size 24-26 so I'm fairly sure even I could even I could wiggle into these fairly happily. I love them all but I think <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-curve-halloween-bats-stars-and-moon-tights/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6825518&clr=Nude&SearchQuery=halloween+curve&pgesize=26&pge=0&totalstyles=26&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">the bats</a> are my favourite, and for only £8.00 a pair it would be rude to not try them all...especially now as I signed up to free next day delivery...whoops... </div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/club-l-plus/club-l-plus-cape-velvet-midi-dress/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7206704&clr=Green&SearchQuery=halloween+curve&pgesize=26&pge=0&totalstyles=26&gridsize=3&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=2" target="_blank">4. Club L Plus Cape Velvet Midi Dress £34.00</a></div>
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Oh. My. God. Look at this little beauty, this appeals to all my witchy traits. While it may not be covered in baths, spiders or skulls, I think I'm in love and would totally rock this for Halloween. I have a bolero in a similar fabric and I'd love some more green velvet pieces. It's looks so luxurious and is a pretty good deal at £34.00. It's also not just limited to Halloween...with the other festive season just around the corner this could be your go-to dress for many a occasion. </div>
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Now earlier I talked about chokers, I really love this one in the new RI Plus range. It's pretty simple in case you don't want to feel restricted and it's only £8.00. I really like the diamante circle in the middle for a little bit of sparkle. This is a great starter choker before you try out maybe a full one or maybe even a spike one. Ah, I do miss the 90s.</div>
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Now this print is one of my favourites out there at the moment, I have it in the <a href="http://hellbunny.com/new-in/harlow-50-s-skirt-28337.html" target="_blank">skirt version</a> and I love the dress! Just look at the print, it fulfills all of your Halloween dreams with pumpkins, bats, spiderwebs and ghosts. I got lots of compliments on the skirt and I intend to wear it all year round, no shame, no shame at all. They also do it in a <a href="http://hellbunny.com/new-in/harlow-blouse-28346.html" target="_blank">top</a> too... </div>
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Right, this is another one of my own purchases, it's been about at least a year but I bloody love it. It makes me feel a million quid when I step out in this dress. It's lovely and heavy too and...it has pockets!!! It is a bit pricier than the others but the proof is in the quality. The scalloped neck is to die for and let's not even get started on the colour and the cat print. I recommend you get this as soon as you can. Now.<br />
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If you really want to rebel against the subtle then this baby is for you, being a bit sucker for skirts I couldn't resist adding this one. I've bought from this lovely before and her skirts are great so go and have a look. I love this one, just look at the huge pumpkin face, it's great! She's designed the fabric herself and you can contact her about altering sizes as they're made to order. </div>
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Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-75336127537959360262016-09-14T23:05:00.000+01:002016-09-14T23:05:10.314+01:00Boohoo Plus - Eliza Peplum Skirt Review<div style="text-align: center;">
Boohoo is a brand I've not considered before, not for any real reason other than sizing. I did know they did a plus size range but I never really checked it now, now I regret everything.</div>
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Payday came and I thought I'd have a little trawl through, I was looking for something particular so this made it a little easier. We were celebrating Roald Dahl's 100th birthday soon after and I wanted to go at the Grand High Witch, of course, because it appeals to my dark little heart. So I wanted a witchy pinup skirt.</div>
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And Boohoo Plus delivered! I spotted this gorgeous little number, the black pencil <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/invt/pzz94719" target="_blank">Eliza skirt </a>with a peplum waist made from scuba fabric which was nice and stretchy. There was an exposed silver zip at the back, I love exposed zips so I knew this would be a winner. What I struggle with when it comes to pencil skirts is that they can be baggy at the bottom, I often take mine in so I really get that hour glass shape. This one was perfect, tight with lots of movement and the peplum was dramatic and I felt really confident in it. I can be a bit aware of my stomach so I often wear tops over my pencil skirts, this is the first one I wore the top underneath and I bloody loved it. Best of all? It was on £12....£12!</div>
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I decided to give the skirt a test run at the weekend, I had intended to go without tights but my chub rub shorts were visible through and under the skirt so I put on the old faithful black tights. I teamed the skirt with a black strap top from Primark, I live and die in these and have about ten. They're lycra ones and I feel like they hold me in a bit and I've had them for years without them falling apart. This is pretty unexpected considering they only cost £3 each. </div>
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Then I added one of my favourite cardis from <a href="https://www.collectif.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collectif</a> in a cherry print, you can't get this style any more but all their cardi's are fab so I suggest you check them out. I have it in this style and a dark green velvet one too which will be great for winter. </div>
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I felt killer in this outfit, I can't wait for summer to go away now so I can rock it a bit more often, I'm not also on the hunt for some more peplum's! </div>
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Oh and I also thought I'd play with my hair (excuse the offensive bobby pin). </div>
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Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-1909570648439378592016-09-04T16:06:00.001+01:002016-09-04T16:06:21.297+01:00#MySwimBody in Spain, Plus Size Bikinis and ASOS Curve Purchases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So for the last couple of years I've seen so many posts about bikinis, plus size bikinis and body positivity and it's really been having an effect on my own opinions about my body and how I dress. I never thought I would wear skirts or dresses or anything that showed off my body, so I didn't. Things are very different now though. </div>
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I have an endless supply of dresses and skirts, a lot of this is down to discovering the pinup and vintage scene on social media, believing I was the only one who was interested in this, how wrong was I! I bought my first houndstooth penchil skirt and that was it, I was hooked. </div>
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I've only recently gotten back into swimming after for some reason thinking I obviously couldn't be seen in a swimming costume in public. Once I got over this ridiculous notion I loved swimming again! So much so that when myself and the bearded wonder went on holiday recently I really wanted to find something I felt confident in to wear by the pool, and what I really wanted was a bikini. I know, a bikini, who would have thought that I would actually choose to wear one - for the first time in my life would you believe? Another scary thought was getting out my thunder thighs but you know what? I think the only person actually concerned with them was me. </div>
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For advice I trawled posts on Instagram by those who rock bikinis better than anyone else I know and have taught me so much about body positivity, check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fullerfigurefullerbust/" target="_blank">@fullerfigurefullerbust</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/curvywordy/" target="_blank">@curvywordy</a> they're both great as they post loads of swimwear posts and link to all their purchases so it's easy to get inspired and see things you can afford that you would actually feel amazing in. </div>
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After a lot of exchanges and research I found a top I fell IN LOVE with. <a href="http://www.asos.com/monif-c/monif-c-curve-black-fringed-bikini-top/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=7003287&sgid=12588&clr=Black&cid=9583&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=55&gridsize=3&gridrow=8&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">The Monif C bikini,</a> It has a fringed top which added a little extra detail and coverage and the fit was brilliant! It was at the higher end of my choices at £56 for the top but I wore it all the time and felt brilliant. Money well spent, no question. </div>
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The bottoms I got were <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-curve-mix-match-high-waist-bikini-bottom-with-ruched-sides-with-support/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6353101&clr=Black&SearchQuery=&cid=9583&pgesize=19&pge=1&totalstyles=55&gridsize=3&gridrow=5&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">plain black and only cost £14</a>, I did get a nice patterned pair as well but I didn't get a snap of them and they're no longer on their site unfortunately. I only wore them once and they showed quite a lot of cheek and I prefer a bit more coverage however they were still super supportive so was still a win. </div>
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It's that time again, has it really been a whole year since the last one? Last year the wonderful ladies known as The British Belles hosted a wonderful picnic in Hyde Park where I met lots of wonderful ladies. This year we were set to attend the same, however. RAIN. Of course, bloody rain. Luckily one of the Belle's, Amber managed to get us all into a fabulous tiki bar instead to save our pincurls, hurrah!</div>
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Last time was a bit nerve-racking, I hadn't actually met any of this lovely bunch in person. We had only ever stalked each others social media accounts and shared a love of all things vintage and rockabilly. This year however I was looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new lovelies I've been interacting with since last year. I even had a train buddy! I met Carrie-Ann at a previous Most Marvelous meet up and she is now my vintage partner in crime, I've decided. I may even be helping her plan some meet-ups which will be exciting.</div>
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A few of us met at King's Cross to then go on and find the bar together. We got a bit of attention when in a group and was lovely to have a quick catch up before we set off.</div>
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When we got to Chancery Lane tube station, the closest to the bar there were hoards of pinups on each side all whooping and waving to each other, it was great! So we all marched on together getting more and more confused looks as we went, confused and happy looks may I add. Generally speaking a heard of pinups always raises a smile of confusion. </div>
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After a couple of wrong turns and the power of Google Maps we found our way to the bar and started on the cocktails! The club in question is Kanaloa, full of tiki heads, tropical flowers and good vibes. It was nothing but wonderful to have so many like-minded gals (and some guys) in the same place. Loaded up with some gorgeous tiki cocktails we spent the afternoon chatting about hair, vintage clothing, hair colour, Poundland pins and sewing, all fangirling over each other all excited to meet each other for the first time. </div>
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There were so many familiar faces and so many that I didn't get to say hello to. Normally the idea of being in a room with hundreds of people you'd never met you may end up feeling a bit sick with fear. Not here though, we all basically ran at each other like life-long friends. It's hard to explain but you meet up with these guys and you feel like you've found your people. No better feeling!</div>
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The lighting was a bit dark inside so many of us ventured out at various points to take some better photos. One of the best things about this meet-up may I add is that no one judges you for all the selfies, make up and hair close ups, we all even encourage them. </div>
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I especially loved seeing Kayla, miss her face lots so was lovely to catch up and take some silly selfies.</div>
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Who are the marvellettes? I hear you ask. They just happen to be a big, wonderful group of people, lovers of the 1940s/1950s who organise lots of local meets for like-minded lovelies. </div>
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I've not long been part of this specific group but after seeing lots of pictures online I wanted to take part too. The group is HUGE, which is wonderful. It's full of advice, love for others and hilarity, what more could you want? Everyone shares beautiful images of vintage finds, their hair styles, little tips here and there and to be honest it's just bloody nice to be part of something so positive. </div>
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As there are so many of us, we've got local admins who organise meets, you can of course go to any that you want but it's nice to know you can find out about the most local ones too. Our admin is a stunning little lady called Carrie-Ann. A day had been chosen and a few options suggested. We settled on meeting up in St Neots town center and booking a table at <a href="http://bettybumblesvintagetearooms.co.uk/" target="_blank">Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Rooms</a> for cocktails, cake and vintage shopping, perfection.</div>
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All dressed up in my tropical Lindy Bop dress, Collectif cardi and Retro Vixens flamingo bag, me and Elvis (the Figaro) headed off - late, of course! Because that's who I am now. Luckily I was only about ten minutes late and I remembered my way around the town enough to make it in time. A lady I've been following for a while because she also owns a Figaro (the lovely Satah) was going so I stalked her car and parked nearby.</div>
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I was a tad nervous as I hadn't actually met and of these ladies before but you walk into the tea rooms, see a big table full of vintage gals and you instantly feel at home, I'd found my people. </div>
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Sitting down I noticed everyone had done their cocktail order so it would have been rude to not indulge...margarita time! Then the afternoon tea arrived, three tiers packed with perfectly cut finger sandwhiches, mountain-sized scones, vintage teacups full of clotted cream and slabs of stunning cakes, Tunnouck Teacakes and Caramel Log's with some grapes and strawberries for good measure.</div>
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We managed to work our way all up to the cakes, which had to be take home for dessert. It was a stunning location which had a 1940s bar (Bertie's Bar) which opened in the evening. Hopefully we'll have another meet up there!</div>
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Now full of cake it was time of some selfies and group shots before trawling through the town's charity shops. We drew a lot of attention wandering through the town and we all had lots of nice compliments which was lovely. We all had different kinds of vintage looks and all mixed it up, yet we all fit #girlgang.</div>
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The charity shops were brilliant and most of us managed to pick up bargains. I always find myself drawn to the homeware. Cats seem to be a big thing in charity shop and for Lucy, it seemed the scarier the better. A particularly terrifying cat trinket found a home with her. It will not continue to haunt and scare her household for many years to come. I found mine in Oxfam, I got this stunning red vanity case for £6.99 and a beautiful little white shell dish for £2.99 which just fuels my mermaid obsession (forgot to get a picture though). </div>
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Soon our parking was running out so we started to chat about the Pinup Picnic In The Park hosted by the Britsh Belles this saturday in Hyde Park. I cannot wait to see some of my vintage lovelies there and meeting new faces (and some I have lovingly stalked online). Anyone else going? </div>
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Here's to the next meet! </div>
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For the longest time I've been wanting to get my hand on a <a href="http://www.chichiclothing.com/" target="_blank">Chi Chi London dress</a>. To be honest I've had no occasion to wear one until now. Me and the bearded wonder have a wedding to attend in a few weeks and I've not really thought about what I'm going to wear as I have so many dresses, and if I'm really honest I ordered this on a whim just to see how it looked but thought I'd have to return it as I have no where to wear it to... that is of course, until I tried it on. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Curve-Beatrice-Dress.html" target="_blank">Beatrice dress</a> from the Curve range comes in sizes 18-26 (mines a 20) but you can get the exact same dress in smaller sizes too. It comes in at £57.99 which I thought was really reasonable for an occasion dress. When it arrived I was instantly pleased with how heavy it seemed without actually being heavy, does that make any sense? It felt like a quality product. </div>
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What I really love is that it's a Bardot neckline which I'm really into at the moment, a bit of off the shoulder action is perfect for summer. I have worn it with a little cardi here but you really don't need to. It's a really pretty floral fabric, not my usual style at all actually, where's the black?? But I love how girly it is, I really felt like I was ready to attend a summer wedding and it hit me that it would be perfect for the one we're going to that's coming up. Once I had that in my mind, the selfie stick came out. </div>
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While it seems like a heavy fabric it's actually just fairly stiff so it has a lot of structure and keeps you in whilst really showing off your waist without making you want to die. You can still breathe too which is a huge plus. Because the fabric is stiffer the pleated skirt part of the dress really sticks out and has as much volume as my hair after leaving my victory rolls in overnight saturated in hair spray.</div>
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Look how much it sticks out! I'm not even wearing a petticoat! I do feel like my back fat is eating at the waist band a little but a little shapewear should smooth that out nicely. I have to say, I am a little bit in love with this dress, I really don't think I can face sending it back and I think I will just have to find a place for it in my ever shrinking wardrobe. Shame. NOT! Welcome my friend.</div>
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Summer is finally on the horizon, the sun's been out so I'm finally looking to ditch the black tights and bring some colour back.</div>
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I've been eyeing up <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calliethorpe/?hl=en" target="_blank">Callie Thorpe's Instagram</a> and just LOVED the <a href="http://www.evans.co.uk/en/evuk/product/collection-khaki-zip-front-cami-top-5403695?bi=0&ps=20&Ntt=zip%20top" target="_blank">Collection Khaki Zip Front Cami Top</a> she's been showing off recently from Evans. I really struggle to find tops I like so I was a bit hesitant but dropped it in my online basket anyway. For £15.00 I thought it was a bargain.</div>
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When I was on the site I also couldn't help but notice this <a href="http://www.evans.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?viewAllFlag=false&beginIndex=1&langId=-1&productId=23956795&Ntt=blue+prom+dress&pageSize=20&defaultGridLayout=3&Nty=1&CE3_ENDECA_PRODUCT_ROLLUP_ENABLED=N&productOnlyCount=1&catalogId=33054&Dy=1&pageNum=1&productIdentifierproduct=product&x=0&y=0&sort_field=Relevance&storeId=12553&qubitRefinements=siteId%3DEvansUK" target="_blank">Blue Floral Print Prom Dress</a>, for £60.00 for a dress I thought it was pretty reasonable so... that went into the basket too. </div>
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The khaki top I got in a 20 and I think it's because I'm used to having to size-up from other stores because of the boobs, I could easily have gotten this in an 18, however it did still fit well I just prefer a more snug fit. I sometimes feel like tops that aren't fitted all the way down can make me feel bigger and they can stick out, this fabric fell really nicely and nice and loose for summer without making me feel like Homer Simpson in his moo-moo (and the zip is a fabulous details also) thumbs up!</div>
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I was really excited about trying on the dress, I was MORE excited about the fact it was scuba fabric and didn't need a zip so it could be pulled straight over my head and boobs with ease. The fabric also didn't lose any colour when stretched like some scuba fabrics can that make you look like your wearing an ill-fitting product. The fabric didn't change at all which was lovely and I felt like a normal human being in a cute dress. This was a size 20 and it was a perfect fit and length.</div>
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The colours are beautiful and it's a heavy fabric so it falls nicely but you don't feel too hot in it so will be great over summer. </div>
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Next I'm looking for some cropped patterned trousers which I've always been scared of! Suggestions? </div>
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Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-61982886375180896482016-02-21T20:10:00.001+00:002016-02-21T20:10:49.486+00:00Oil Slick Hair, My Dream To Be A Disney Villain<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've had red hair for years now, about 5 I think. And I love it, I really do. But I've always dreamt of something darker, something more...Ursula or Maleficent and maybe even a bit of Hades creeping in. </div>
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To be really honest I've always wanted blue hair but haven't dared bleach it to achieve this dream. I did however notice that the ends of my hair were getting very light, light enough to colour blue? Why not! I caved and bought some 'midnight blue' from Directions and boldly whacked it on hoping for maybe a bit of ombre? And what did I get? DISNEY VILLAIN OMBRE THAT'S WHAT!</div>
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I did panic slightly when I blow dryed it as it looked like a dark storm, blue and black and murky. Once I'd washed it once more what I was then left with was, oil slick hair, perfect for any evil character. </div>
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I decided to pin curl it and this was the best decision I made. It brought the blue higher up and more visible and you could really see all of the colours working together. So in love with this hair. </div>
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For longer than I care to admit, I have been perving and drooling over the <a href="http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/dresses/plus-size-dresses/Katnis" target="_blank">Voodoo Vixen Katniss dress (£66.99)</a>. I have no idea why it took me so long to cave and purchase it. I was a bit worried about the neck line, I'm not broad enough for my size really so I was worried it would gape. But the cute cat print and stunning colour had me at 'hello'....or 'meow'. When the Boxing Day sales hit I couldn't resist the discount so I put a size 2XL in my basket and ordered that baby to come home to me! </div>
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For some reason it took me a while to try it on, I was worried it wouldn't fit and I'd be gutted so I kept putting it off, just looking at it lovingly in it's packaging. But finally I gave in unwrapped it, I did have to get my boyfriend to help me with the zip, my little T-Rex arms wouldn't reach. </div>
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Apart from slight adjustment needed on the shoulder it fit so well everywhere else. I don't like to look too busty, which can be difficult. But I like a slightly higher neck so the cleavage isn't too out of control. This was perfect. Still feel totally feminine but also nice and held in.</div>
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I only have a couple of Voodoo Vixen dresses but I definitely need more, my next one? This dress in blue! They're releasing it soon in a gorgeous blue in a pencil and full skirted dress. Check out these pictures! One is a screenshot from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FullerFigureFullerBust/?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Fuller Figure Fuller Bust's Facebook page </a>as I couldn't find a picture of this version anywhere. So excited for this release, please be soon!</div>
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It's been ages since I posted, will do better this year! I thought I'd do some more outfit posts, and I'll start with my favourite outfit of the festive season. As we're Norwegian, we mainly celebrate on Christmas Eve with a huge meal consisting mainly of meat, a huge rib of pork, meatballs and various kinds of sausage which is a tad perversely shaped...don't ask. </div>
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We also like to dress up for this meal as it's really special and what's the first thing you'd pick to wear? Maybe something that you could eat loads in (thinking of Joey in Friends with his thanksgiving turkey eating pants), something with a full skirt that fans out hiding the after belly of food? NAH!</div>
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I felt brave and ordered something I've never ordered before, a figure-hugging wrap dress from Lindy Bop, the <a href="http://www.lindybop.co.uk/sale-c49/dresses-sale-c50/sadie-green-leopard-print-wrap-over-dress-p1742" target="_blank">'Sadie' dress.</a> I wasn't sure how this would suit me but slapping on the control shorts I gave it a go and I bloody loved it. Bright green leopard print may not sound like something you'd wear to Christmas Eve dinner but it's actually really lovely and I felt amazing in it. I really hope they release more styles.</div>
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The fabric is nice and heavy so it falls nicely and gave me a great shape I wore it again on new years eve but my hair wasn't nearly as good hence so pictures! It gathers and ties up at the side which I love as I'm not sure how I'd feel in a tight wiggle dress without this little disguising feature but you never know, I might brave it next time. </div>
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I also thought I did a pretty good hair and make up job! All using Makeup Revolution, their <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/brow-kits/ultra-brow-palette.html/" target="_blank">Ultra Brow Palette</a> is the best and give me the brows of my dreams and their contour trio palette works a treat though I don't think that's online anymore. I did a wet set on my hair the night before to get the pincurls perfect for the day!</div>
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OK shouty caps over. This past weekend I spent the weekend in Disneyland Paris and my brother's dance group were performing there. I decided to get the Eurostar down which was fantastic and so quick I would definitely do it again. I did almost not make it after not being able to locate my passport at 11.30pm.. the mothership was not impressed after we turned the house upside down. Luckily it was lurking in my Figaro under my drivers seat so made it after all! So off to London I headed complete with my home made Mickey and Minnie Mouse circle skirt, which did get a lot of attention the whole way with the commuters, hey guys!</div>
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The next day we were up early and it
was time for another outfit. This time I channeled my inner Ariel and I
couldn't have been more excited. Again another home made skirt. Though
it turns out that a foily skirt in 30 degree heat is not the one. I
teamed this with a purple top, obviously. I also had some Ursula ears
loaned to me by my friend Emily and I bought an <a href="http://www.erstwilder.com/" target="_blank">Erstwilder </a>mermaid
brooch especially for the event. To top it all off I finally used my
Skinnydip mermaid bag that I bought in topshop. The kids in the park
loved the outfit but I had to change halfway through to the pineapple
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we did all the nice rides. It was amazing to see his dance group
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knackered but it was so worth it and was so stunning. Up early the next
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I've finally found a dress pattern for a circle skirt that I can make in an afternoon. I'm all about easy sewing, I do love the bigger dress projects too of course, but if it can be done in an afternoon for the next day? Perfect. </div>
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The fabric is one I saw at a trade show and I fell in love with it. Luckily my sewing teacher was with me and she bought some for her shop (<a href="http://www.bobbinandsew.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bobb-In And Sew)</a> so I was in luck. When it arrived weeks later I bought some straight away (along with the pattern). The pink/green pattern is a little unusual but I just love it.</div>
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So when I went in for a circle skirt pattern I knew this is the first garment I wanted to make. Usually the first time I make something from a pattern it takes me ages but even this one I still finished in an afternoon. </div>
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See, it's done! The only thing I altered on this pattern was that I lengthened it as it was an couple of inches shorter than I liked. I love how full it is and that I got the pattern central. There are not many things that I put on and instantly think 'yep, love that'. I always want to alter them a touch, but as I made this, it was perfect.</div>
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So as you may know, I love a bit of <a href="https://instagram.com/victoryrollsandmixingbowls/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and the pinup community that comes with it. I love having a place with so many like-minded people at the tap of my touch screen. I've also been following The British Belle's on there for a while, a group of ten British pinup ladies who decided it was about time we all try to meet up without the IG filters. </div>
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The day was set for last Saturday in Hyde part and I couldn't wait/was nervous about going to London to a big even on my own because I'm a child. But I knew it would be lovely to meet all these guys in person and take lots of silly pictures whilst discussing hair and petticoats. Now what to wear, this was a difficult decision! I didn't want to turn up in the same as someone else so out came the sewing machine and the watermelon fabric. I know I can make a pleated skirt in an evening so that's exactly what I did, it'd match my new watermelon shoes from Asda (£6) perfectly. </div>
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As I'm not having a summer holiday this year me and my lovely friend Tiff decided a few days in Brighton was called for. We both love this city, the sea and shopping so it was a given really.</div>
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We stayed in my favourite B'n'B Motel Schmotel, been there a few times now and apart from the bathroom door lock not working, I can't fault it. The staff are lovely and helpful, it's near the seafront and the lanes and shop AND they do a cracking breakfast. That's really all you need in life. </div>
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We set off, Figaro piled high with suitcases and bags, a tank of petrol and the cheesy playlist blaring and made it in record time arriving to pure sunshine. So of course the first we did when parked up was head to one of our having eating places 'The New Club' for a cocktail and a burger. </div>
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I went into my mothership of all shops, Collectif. I left buying a gorgeous Erstwilder peacock brooch and a summery yellow tropical cardi. I never thought I'd be one to wear yellow, black all the way usually but I can't deny I loved it. </div>
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Stepping outside Tiff noticed someone she recognised...only my favourite artist Passenger! In his home town with another artist I love Stu Larsen, I had to go say hi and get a photo. Best. Trip. EVERRRRR! </div>
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We spotted a popular looking Italian restaurant near the Brighton Down called Pinocchios so headed in for a dinner we really didn't need as we'd eaten so much at lunch. But still, food! We ordered and the portions were huge! We'd also ordered a huge garlic pizza which we so didn't need, but we ate it anyway.</div>
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This day I dressed more summery, I'd made a pencil skirt from some flamingo skirt I bought from Fabric Land. I love this skirt more than life. I teamed it with a white top and the yellow Collectif cardigan, I have to say I felt pretty good! I couldn't leave out my Frenchie brooch by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicMingo" target="_blank">Atomic Mingo </a>either, perfect fit. I got loads of compliments from strangers this day so that was really lovely actually. </div>
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We headed to the pier, bought doughnuts and a coke and watched the world go by for a bit. Then, because we're children we hit the waltzers! </div>
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We both bloody love them and I miss them already! Haha. Then of course more shopping. Here's a snapshot of my purchases. </div>
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My favourite things? The flamingo bulb from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicMingo" target="_blank">England at Home,</a> my Mac foundation (my first mac purchase) and MY BEAUTIFUL MERMAID BAG!! Which is by <a href="http://www.skinnydiplondon.com/" target="_blank">Skinny Dip</a> but I bought it in Topshop for £30. I also bought some goodies from Lush, Tiger and H&M. </div>
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After unloading the shopping again it was time for another meal, another Italian. Had some wine, mozzarella and gorgeous gnocchi. This time I wore my new Lindy Bop dress, I love the colour. We were so knackered from all the food and shopping we went back to the hotel to start packing and getting ready for the sad trip back. There was even a session of bum fake tanning on the balcony (not me dolls, porcelain forever!) then it was time to hit the sack for the last time.</div>
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And the it was home time. I'm already thinking about my next time back, I'd love to stay in the rockabilly room in Hotel Perlicco. One day!</div>
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So my brooch obsession is no real secret is it, I have loads and I want even more. From birds to cars, hearses and hearts I've got them all. So when something new hits the market, I WANT IT!</div>
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I've been following the <a href="https://instagram.com/creepylittlethings/" target="_blank">creepylittlethings Instagram</a> page for a while, loving her hair, style and cute pictures of her family I couldn't have been more excited when she announced she was starting to make brooches. Her new page for brooches is called <a href="https://instagram.com/atomicmingo" target="_blank">Atomic Mingo </a>and is my new addiction.<br />
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We all got to see the design and creation process, everyone was waiting eagerly for when they hit the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicMingo" target="_blank">Etsy page</a> so we could snap them up. Keep tuned on the page for when they go up on the store. First we saw cacti with pink hearts, watermelons with heart seeds, pastel milkshakes and vintage cats. Then, for me, came the mothership of all designs...Grease themed brooches! The first one I fell in love with was the Frenchie brooch, we all know that scene during the 'beauty school drop out' song where she gets her huge bubblegum bubble burst. It's perfect. It also has 'beauty school drop out' written on the banner on the brooch which I love. I had to have it!</div>
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So my first order consisted of this amazing Frenchie brooch and the light vintage cat. They sold out so quick I was so pleased I got them! I missed out on the Pink Lady brooch but then it was released a few days later and I snapped it up straight away! </div>
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Considering I ordered them from Australia I don't think they took much more than a week to get to me. Which is great as I have zero patience. You can see how well painted and crafted they are, they look so good on to and I've had loads of compliments on them. They're so different to anything out there at the moment it's lovely to see the demand for them. </div>
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The next brooch on my wishlist is the Rizzo one that's been designed. I LOVE RIZZO! Who doesn't? It's perfect, when making them we were all asked to suggest what should be on the banner. Myself and a few other lovelies suggested 'Eat your heart out' and that's what's now on there...so I simply MUST HAVE IT.</div>
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Go check out her page and fall in love. But if you beat me to the Rizzo brooch I may have to hunt you down :)</div>
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Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-72983336890863836072015-05-26T10:00:00.000+01:002015-05-26T10:00:05.286+01:00Mini haul from Deer Arrow<div style="text-align: center;">
If there's one thing I really love it's brooches, metal, resin and wooden. It's a shame there's not as many in the UK as there are in Australia but longer post times and the occasional customs charge aside I'm more than happy to put in an order with Deer Arrow as I just LOVE them!</div>
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<a href="http://www.deerarrow.com/#!product/prd15/3490407891/vintage-chevy-brooch" target="_blank">Vintage Chevy brooch</a> ($15.00 / Red)</div>
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I love them all! Given my blog/Instagram name I couldn't resist the mixer brooch, and I really want one in real life and the mint matches my car and I'm a consumer like that so I had to have it.</div>
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They Chevy is a car I'd love to have, and in red of course so I couldn't not but this brooch in my shopping cart, cute no?</div>
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Who doesn't love bowling? This is super vintage looking and I love going bowling so I can't wait to take it out for a proper spin next time I go. </div>
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They're all painted so well and I've had so many compliments on them. I think my next order might be the <a href="http://www.deerarrow.com/#!product/prd15/3525744471/milkshake-brooch" target="_blank">milkshak</a>e and the <a href="http://www.deerarrow.com/#!product/prd15/4081776321/record-player-brooch" target="_blank">record player brooch</a>, love these guys so much. To be honest I want all of them so it will be hard to choose...check out the <a href="http://www.deerarrow.com/#!product/prd15/3951482501/toucan-brooch" target="_blank">Toucan</a>. </div>
Victory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006107718440866990.post-55670093164102342772015-05-25T21:28:00.002+01:002015-05-25T21:28:11.935+01:00Norway's National Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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The 17th May is Norway's constitution day, in the past we have celebrated it in Oslo in full national dress stuffing our faces with waffles and ice cream, at Thorpe Park throwing ourselves down roller coasters and log flumes but in the last couple of years we've celebrated at home with huge Norwegian feasts. </div>
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Out comes the dress, a blue sailory Hell Bunny one. I should make one with a flag on it shouldn't I? This year I'm wearing a white <a href="http://www.lindybop.co.uk/bottoms-c21/petticoats-c16/classic-26-organza-net-mesh-tulle-white-petticoat-p253" target="_blank">Lindy Bop underskirt </a>with it for some extra oomph. I went all out with the rockabilly hair and victory rolls, they came out pretty good!</div>
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And by celebrating we of course mean - making lots of food! We're also not very good at scaling down so there's always loads. </div>
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Open faced sandwiches are their own food group in Norway, on ours we decided to have sliced boiled egg and prawn, Jarlsberg cheese, roast beef and ham. I also thought it would be a great idea to make the mayonnaise for the potato salad, all of the recipes said to do it by hand...so I did. It took FOREVER! But it tasted soooooo good and my bingo wings got a good working out. </div>
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For dessert I made a batch of Krumkaker, very crumbly light vanilla cone biscuits. I used my nan's iron, she bought me my own but on special occasions I like to use her cast iron one from the 60s, isn't it amazing? I love the floral pattern. </div>
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Magazines in Norway coming up to the big day always show huge cakes decorated with fruit to look like the Norwegian flag so I wanted to recreate it. I also wanted it to show a flag when you cut it..which it NEARLY did! But I messed up and forgot the top blue bit so there is no picture evidence...it's better this way.</div>
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