Tights - Marisota review

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Last month I was contacted by the lovely people at Marisota to review something from their brand. I was happy to oblige. I had a good look on their site at the amazing tops, skirts and dresses, and it made me realise, I don't have any tights!!

The last few times I can remember buying tights (quite a while ago now) I was very unsuccessful. This is mainly because.....

I am a dress size 24/26 AND 6"1 tall.

Every time I bought tights 'my size' they would never be long enough, and the crotch on them, no matter how much i pulled them up my legs, would be around the middle of my thighs. Even wearing a pair of knickers over the top to hold them up would be pointless! So when I was looking at some lovely dresses on the Marisota website, I noticed the models wearing tights, and thought 'That's what I need!'

So I ordered them in a size 20-26, which was a little hopeful. When they arrived, I was so excited to try them. I was so pleased with the quality of them, they were lovely and thick, but not in a woolly way. They were so smooth and easy to put on. Now this size fitted me better than any other tights I had bought before, but unfortunately, they were just slightly too small. Damn my freakishly long legs!!

I contacted the lovely lady who sent me to let her know the issue, and she was so good and sent me out the next size up (28-32) the next day :)

And they were the same quality and feel as the first pair.....but they fit!! They were long enough to fit my long legs :) I couldn't be happier! And I love the fact the pack contains a black pair and a slate pair. I wore the slate pair with some denim shorts (it's getting colder) last week and they are so comfy :) I am looking forward to wearing the black pair for my parent's 30th Wedding Anniversary party on the 1st June.

I am so happy that I have managed to find tights that fit my long legs! I hope you have found this review useful, and I do highly recommend these tights. They are nice and thick, but so smooth! Now to find some larger shoes!

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies taking part in the #31daysofmay challenge
Toni @ The Only Way is Toni
Kaye @ Polished Curves
Nikki @ Natty Nikki

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Beka x

Slightly addicted...

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Now, over the past few weeks, I have been slightly addicted to MUA products... I have bought something, every week. I love their products, and even more that they are so well priced. I started with lipsticks, and I have now bought 4 of them, 2 lip pouts, an eyeshadow palette and a few nail varnishes.

Today, I wanted to share my most recent nail varnish purchase from MUA.

This is a beautiful dusky pink shade called Ameretto Crush. I have been loving pastel colours at the moment, and this seemed like such a lovely shade of pink, not too baby pink, but also not too barbie pink. I do really love how these polishes go on. They have a great sized brush (quite small, but I like that I can get the base and sides more accurate) and 2 coats were plenty.

After I put the first coat on, I was a little worried as it seemed to not really cover very well, but then the second coat just seemed to cover really well!

I really do recommended picking up one of these MUA polishes, they have a good range, and you can't go wrong for £1!

  

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies taking part in the #31daysofmay challenge
Toni @ The Only Way Is Toni
Nikki @ Natty Nikki
Kaye @ Polished Curves

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Beka x

50 Random Facts

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Whilst thinking about things to blog about this month during #31daysofmay, I thought about me and my life. Then I realised, I don't think I have shared enough with you guys! So here are 50 random facts about me :)

1. I have 6 tattoos

2. I'm obsessed with musicals - Wicked being my favourite

3. I used to have about 20 pet Chipmunks living in an avery in my garden

4. I am addicted to caramel lattes

5. My garden is about 300ft long

6. I love Chinese food

7. I am allergic to Vodka - I drank so much Vodka one night when I was 17, I woke up the next morning with a rash all over my body, and from then on, I've not been able to drink it since!

8. Our first dace song at our wedding last year was Phil Collins - Groovy Kinda Love

9. I have always lived in Kent

10. My favourite musician is Eva Cassidy

11. I haven't had my hair cut in 4 years

12. I have every season of 24 on DVD

13. I have size 10 feet, and I have done since I was 16

14. I have always been good with numbers - if someone gives me their mobile number, after reading it a couple of times, I can remember it

15. I love the smell of vanilla

16. My best friend's mum was my driving instructor

17. I lived in my parent's caravan (on their driveway) for about 4 months

18. I love crafting and making things

19. I haven't read a fiction book for about 8 years

20. When I was about 8, I was at a friend's birthday party, there was a magician there with a guillotine, I was picked to go in it, I put my head through the hole and then cried my eyes out and he had t pick someone else!

21. My favourite colour is purple

22. I don't like the dark

23. If I could have garlic bread with every meal, I would

24. I had my nipple pierced when I was 18

25. I have 2 children - neither of them are biologically mine

26. I have had over 100 brothers and sisters......my parents have fostered since I was 18 months old, and looked after over 100 children

27. If I could meet anyone, it would be Miranda Hart - I love her!

28. The first competition I ever won was a dress last month from Lovedrobe

29. I have a circular burn mark on my hand - my best friend and I, when quite drunk, decided to burn ourselves with a cigarette on our hands so we would have the same scar!

30. I have always wanted to own and run my own nightclub

31. I hate Marmite

32. I left school after my first year of A-Levels, and went straight into a job

33. I knew my husband Mike was 'the one' the first time we met

34. My favourite film of all time is The Goonies

35. My mum is my role model

36. I have been watching the British Touring Car Championship since I was about 5

37. The last song played at our wedding was the Conga

38. My favourite chocolate bar is Crunchie

39. I snore.....loudly

40. I would like to have 2 children of my own

41. My favourite drink is Lambrini with lemonade - spritzer

42. I have an obsessions with handbags

43. I passed my driving test the first time

44. I wish I could just eat sushi, Mexican and Chinese food every week

45. In my first job after leaving school, I was promoted to Assistant Manager after 6 months

46. I have to fall asleep with the TV on

47. I know all the words to Legally Blonde the Musical

48. My favourite fragrance is Britney Spears - Fantasy

49. 75% of my meals every week are chicken-based

50. I love party organising

Hope you enjoyed my facts!

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Josh Lingerie favourites

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I wanted to share with you some amazing bras I have found from a store called Josh Lingerie. 

I met the owner Joyce at the Brands Hatch evening in May as she is a sponsor for Guy's race car. When I got home that night, I thought I would have a look on their website to see what kind of lingerie they had, and was pleasantly surprised. They have a lovely range and included some products that go up to a cup size JJ. They also have some speciality products - Feeding, Mastectomy and Teenage bras.

Here are a few of my favourite pieces.

1. Fantasie smoothing t-shirt bra 4520 £23 - 30-40 B-FF

Smooth unpadded t-shirt bra with moulded cups that provide a completely smooth and seem-free look.

2. Fauve Veronique Balcony bra 0242 £55 

This has beautifully pleated straps and Swiss embroidery with fishnet overlayed on satin. I love this colour!

3. Freya Active under wired sports bra 4002 £26 28-40 D-H

Lifts, shapes and supports without compression, under wire and double fabric for maximum shape and support, wider curvature wire, comfortable and supportive fir with puncture resist wire casing.

4. Freya Patsy bra 1221 - 32-36 D-FF

Under wired padded half cup bra with a flattering low centre front for the desired plunge shape. Neck edge embroidered trim and satin bows.

5. Freya Dotty Soft Bra 2035 £25 30-40 D-H

Dotty is made from soft handle simplex fabric fully lined for firm support. 3 hook and eyes for ease of fit a perfect bra to wear during pregnancy and post operation needs.

6. Freya Dotty short £10 XS to 2XL

Matches item 5.

7. Bestform Balcony bra Panama 771 £32 - HH and J cup sizes

Three part balcony bra with invisible side support in delicate peach with deeper peach embroidered flowers

8. Bestform Boy Short Panama 171 £16 2XL

Matches item 8.

Josh Lingerie also have a range called Elomi which go up to a 48 back also! 
This an example from that range which goes up to a 44JJ. I love it!

These are just a few of the amazing items they have in stock. They also do Hosiery, Jewellery, Nightwear and Swimwear. I highly recommend you take a look at their website :)
http://www.joshlingerie.com/

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Beka x

Five Question Friday - Vicky

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Friday is here.... it has been a long week, but it's nearly the weekend! And to celebrate with a bit of Five Question Friday! It's time for me to ask some questions to the lovely 

Vicky @ The Curved Opinion.

1. What is your favourite clothing shop?

My favourite clothing shop is SimplyBe. I love the wide variety of choice and styles that they have and I know that the fitting is true to size. I can always rely on them to find my next "must have" dress.

2. How would you describe your style?

My style is still evolving as I am not that far out of an all black closet. At the moment I am all about prints and you will generally find me in a dress. I am never too far away from a Mary Jane shoe.

3. What is your favourite nail polish brand and colour?

My favourite nail polishes are from Barry M and my favourite of the moment is the Red Glitter sparkly one.

4. If you had £100 to spend on any one item, what would it be?

If I had £1000 to spend I would buy a pair of Louboutins, preferably these! 

5. If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be and 

who would it be with?

If I could go anywhere in the world on holiday it would be to Singapore with my best friend to watch the Formula One! 

Great answers from Vicky this week! If you haven't checked out her blog The Curved Opinion, I'd highly recommend it! She has some great posts about fashion and beauty, and if you are visiting here from her blog, please take a minute to check out some of my other posts :) See you next week with some more questions with another blogger!

Don't forget to check out the other ladies taking part in the #31daysofmay challenge

Toni @ The Only Way is Toni

Nikki @ Natty Nikki

Kaye @ Polished Curves

toodle pip!

Beka x

Being one of life's winners

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Last month, the lovely people at Lovedrobe posted a competition on Facebook they called 'Girls Night Out'

They invited people to Like and Share this picture, and then choose one you would be spotted in and how you would accessorise it. I went for this one....

I picked this one as I thought it could be dressed up for a night out, or more casual on a day out. I loved the pattern on it as they are my favourite colours, and I especially liked the length of the sleeves. I think the pattern on this is so busy that all you would need to accessorise it would be a nice clutch or pair of heels.

So I was out shopping with my mum one day when I got a notification on Facebook that Lovedrobe had mentioned me. I had no idea what was going on, and then I realised what it was. I had won the competition! I was so excited!! I haven't won anything before, and I was so happy to have won such a beautiful dress.

Lovedrobe contacted me that day and asked for my contact details and the next day, the dress was here!

I love it! Apart from my wedding dress I wore in October last year, I haven't worn a dress in years. As I have mentioned in a previous post, I have spent the majority of my adult life being ashamed of my size, not just weight but height too. But I am slowly feeling better about how I look and that I can wear what I want as long as I am comfy.

As soon as I put this on and looked in the mirror, I smiled. I felt good, and loved how I looked in the dress. I am 6"1, so it's not the longest dress on me, but I can't wait to wear it :) I really love the sleeves as they are a great length for me.

I am planning my parent's 30th Wedding Anniversary party in June, and this is what I am wearing. I can't wait!

I want to say a massive thank you to the lovely people at Lovedrobe for setting up this competition, and I planning my first purchase soon!

toodle pip!

Beka x

Brands Hatch Evening

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I love motor racing. I've been watching it since I was little. My dad used to be marshall, then he got into photography, and now that his is job! We have travelled all over the country, from our local circuit Brands Hatch, to Knockhill in Scotland. My mum and I would pack up on a Friday after school, then when my dad got home from work, we would head off. For many years we had a great big tent that we used to stay in at the circuits, but then we turned posh and got ourselves a caravan. Those weekends were some of the best in my childhood. Often my mum and dad would have foster children, and so we would all go together. I always used to love having other children to play with :)

Anyway, back to today's post..... One of the weekends we were away, mum and I got chatting to a man and his son Guy, and as we started talking, we realised we lived about 5 minutes from each other! From then on, we were friends. Mum and dad with Guy's parent's, and me with Guy. we used to hang out at the race meetings, and at home too. He has been a great friend for 15 years :) So when he said he was heading to Brands Hatch for a track afternoon in his Seat race car, we couldn't wait to see him and the car in action!

So, the weather was OK, slightly overcast, but fine. So when Mike got in from work, we headed up there (it's about 5 minutes from our house now). My mum and dad were there as dad was taking some pictures for Guy, and then Mike's parent's came along too. I had prepared some picnic food for us all - sausage rolls, chicken dippers, Pringles and some other goodies :) which we enjoyed and reminded me of the old days :)

So we had a nibble and then it was time to see Guy in action!

Then, after a lovely bit on sunshine, the rain came, and really hard! Like torrential for about 5 minutes! We all took cover in our cars and the racing was stopped. Then we got out of the car in bright sunshine again, and saw this amazing rainbow!

Apart from the spell of crazy rain, we had a great evening :) Great friends, great car action and some yummy food. 

Guy runs his Seat Leon Cupra Cup car with XLR Motorsport and they have some great offers for track days and passenger rides. Please check out their website :)

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies taking part in #31daysofmay

Toni @ The Only Way Is Toni

Kaye @ Polished Curves

Nikki @ Natty Nikki

toodle pip!

Beka x