Bad times

Hey friends.

I just wanted to apologise for the lack of, well pretty much anything over the last week. I have been feeling really ill, like flu ill :( So I've been trying to rest around sorting the kids out as it's half term. I'm feeling a little better in myself, but my throat is killing me, and now I have a chesty cough...I'm hoping it goes by Wednesday! I've got an event to attend, and I'm not missing it for anything!

So, this post was just to apologise for not posting much in a while, I have just not had the energy to put clothes on and take pictures, and let alone look at least half decent in the pictures!

So I am hoping normal service will resume by the end of the week! In the mean time, here is my dog in her Halloween outfit to make you smile :)

See you soon!

Beka x

Five Question Friday - Jess

Hey there!

Welcome to Friday here on Stuffy Stuff, and Friday means it's time to ask some questions!! This week I aksed some question to the grogeous Jess @ Lovely Jubbly.

1. What is your favourite clothing shop?

As a plus size girl I tend to shop a lot on line and for fashion I really like Yours Clothing, ASOS and Simply Be! I also like New Look as the best high street store for plus size fashion! 

2. If you had £1000 to spend on one item, what would it be?

I'd spend it on a holiday of some kind, or maybe a designer bag as those are two things I could never justify spending on myself!

3. What is your favourite accessory?

For the autumn/winter time we are in now, I think it would have to be scarves. I really love chunky knitted scarves and snuggly 'snoods'! Other than that .... fluffy socks and slippers?

4. What is one fashion trend you wish would come back? 

I'm not sure on this one! I remember loving those skirt and trouser combos back at the school discos, but I'm not sure I'd like that trend to return! I love monochrome so I hope that trend stays!  

5. What is your favourite TV Show?

Without a doubt Grey's Anatomy! I've watched every single episode and it's the one show I watch religiously! I also really love Dexter, Catfish, Sex and the city, friends and Prison Break! (Netflix addict) 

I have to admit that I haven't ever watched Grey's Anatomy.... But I do love Catfish! And you can't beat a nice knitted scarf to keep you warm in the winter :) Thanks so much to Jess for taking the time to answer my questions, and if you haven't looked at her blog yet, what are you waiting for! You can find her here :)

See you next week!

Beka x

Revlon Nail Art Style Strips

Hey!

I went out for my friends birthday last month, and decided to FINALLY try some nail wraps that I bought about 3 months ago.... I bought them from a beauty shop in Dockside Shopping Centre. They were on offer at 3 for £5, and I had had some good experiences with nail wraps, so thought I would get them to try.

So I went for these ones for my evening out...

These were probably my favourite design from the three that I bought, I love leopard print! But I do have to say I don't own any clothing items with the print on..... so I love it when I can accessorise with it :)

So I made sue I read the instructions properly as I find that some of them differ on how you are supposed to prepare your nail or the strips. So I got out the strips and the file from the packet and got very excited - somehow they looked more sparkly than when they were in the packaging!

So, I started by taking them out of the packet, and sizing them up on my nails. They had a good range of sizes and shapes, which was great, with a total of 18 'stickers' all together. 

So off I went.... and they were pretty easy to apply, and quite stretchy, which came in handy for some of my nails. Some where just not wide enough for my nails, but it was really easy for me to stretch them out. It took me about 10 minutes to finish off my first hand, I do like to make sure they are on nicely, and file them gently. So, here is the finished result.

They looked so lovely! I was ready to party!

I love nail wraps - it's a chance to have nail art without having to do the nail art! I am really looking forward to using the other designs I have soon!

Have you tried nail wraps?  What do you think?

Beka x

Our Anniversary

Hey friends!

Today is my first wedding anniversary! I'm so happy to have found my soul mate and best friend, all on one amazing man, and even happier that I got to marry him.

This past year has gone so quickly! It feels like it was only a few months ago that we got married. We had such a great day, having all our friends and family around us to celebrate with us meant so much.

We had a bit of a tough time around the time of the wedding. The week before, Mike had a biopsy on a lump in his abdomen, and then the week after the wedding, we found out that is was a tumour. They started treatment the next week, so we didn't get chance to go away on honeymoon, but I was so proud of how Mike handled the next few months. We managed to get away for a long weekend in Edinburgh at the beginning of December and we had such a great time, then it was Christmas! Throughout this time, Mike was being so strong and positive about what was going on. He finally got on track with everything and had the tumour removed in February. It was a 5 hour operation, and he was home in just under a week!

Mike is truly my 'other half'....without him, my life would be incomplete. I love him so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. 

Beka x

Five Question Friday - Leah

Hey friends!

Welcome to another Five Question Friday! This week I have been chatting to Leah @ 30 Something Curvy Me.

1. What is your favourite colour to wear and why?

I don't think I have 1 favourite colour that I wear but I always wear colour. Bold primary colours suit me best. I don't wear black, white, washed out colours as they don't look good on me but Bold Reds, Greens, Blues, Purples. I think the colour that dominates my wardrobe is burgundy/berry/wine. This is the best colour for me and I really love it too. 

2. What is on your clothing wish list at the moment?

There is always a thousand things on my wishlist but at this time of year there is always one thing I need but don't get till it's too late and that is a coat. 

My favourite one right now is the Green Duffle Coat from ASOS. I love how it's slightly flared and I think I have always had a duffle coat toggle fascination.

3. What so your favourite make up brand?

When it comes to make up I have no loyalties to just one brand. Some things are great for my lips and others good for my skin.  I am currently transitioning in to new brands as I get further in to my 30s. I still love Avon for a lot of things. I have so much Avon following being a rep and I do rate a lot of it. Lipsticks from Avon seem to be an essential in my make up bag. The one I really love is 'Charged Cherry'.

4. Which celebrity's style do you admire the most?

I pondered over this question for ages. I've never followed celebrities that closely so I found it quite difficult to answer this. I always felt I was far removed from that sort of scene so never relied on anyone in the celeb world for style. 

My main approach to style are the blogs I read and the people I meet.

5. Describe your ultimate dinner party - who would you invite and what would be on the menu?

Now this is a question I think about ALL THE TIME. Dinner is my favourite thing (who am I kidding, FOOD is my favourite thing) 

I would have a table of 6 including me. Firstly, I would invite Will Young, I wouldn't say I am a fan of his music particularly but I like him and I genuinely think if we met we would be great friends. I saw him on Question Time once and I was nodding like a crazy dog to what he was saying...I wrote about it in my blog here. 

Secondly I would have Barack Obama, I love the man. He just encapsulates cool.

Third on my table would be Tom Jones. I genuinely have a a soft spot for him. When I see him I often say 'I wish he was my Grandpa'

4th on my table would be Marilyn Monroe, I would love to speak to her, find out her real story. 

5th on my table would be Sue Perkins, I really like her, she's clever and funny and I genuinely think we'd get on. Saying that I saw her in a coffee shop once and I couldn't even say 'Hi' I was so star struck!

The menu would be Starter: Scallops and Pancetta, Venison for main and a lemon tart for pudding. YUMMMMMM!

I would love to meet Marilyn Monroe! And I haven't bought anything from Avon in a while, but that lipstick looks amazing :) I love reading Leah's blog, and if you haven't had a look already, you can find it here. Go and enjoy!! And of course, thanks to Leah for taking part in Five Question Friday!

See you next week :)

Beka x

The Autumn Tag

Hey friends!

I'm getting in the Autumn/Winter mood, and I wanted to share with you this Autumn Tag :)

For Autumn, what is your...

Favourite thing about it? 

The colours of the leaves and the change in temperature.

Favourite drink? 

Hot chocolate....so yummy, with a couple of hobnobs for dunking

Favourite scent/candle? 

Cinnamon...getting ready for Christmas!

Best lipstick? 

Deep red

'Go to' moisturiser? 

Clearasil Skin Perfecting Wash - I use it in the mornings and leave it on for a few minutes, and it leaves my skin moisturised all day.

'Go to' colour for my eyes? 

Reds and Purple, and all the shade in between.

Favourite music or band/singer to listen to? 

I love listening to some of my old albums, The Calling and Maroon 5.

Favourite outfit to wear? 

My new Yours hooded jumper with leggings and my denim skirt :) I need to purchase some winter boots to finish off the look :)

Autumn treat? 

Mulled cider - we had some last year in Edinburgh, and it is so yummy and warms me up a treat!

Favourite place to be? 

At home, on the sofa, with Mike and the kids, eating a bit of junk food, drinking hot chocolate and watching some old films.

As this is a tag, I would like to tag some lovely ladies to give this a go :)

Leah @ Just Me Leah
Vicky @ The Curved Opinion
Leah @ 30 Something Curvy Me
Kim @ Call Me Kim

Hope you are enjoying Autumn so far!

Beka x

I Feel Good!

Hello!

Welcome to I Feel Good!!

This is the brain-child of Vicky @ The Curved Opinion and when she asked for people who wanted to take part, I was right in there! Here is how she describes the challenge....

"You know sometimes when you spend ages getting ready for a night out, an event or even just a blog post, and the reflection in mirror isn't what you hoped?  This challenge is for those times when you look in the mirror, no pre planning involved, and think "I look good today".  

We all have our good days and our bad, but this challenge is to record those good days and to remember that confidence, at any size, is beautiful."

So this week I wanted to share with you a picture of me that I was dreading to be in, but when I saw it, I thought I looked brilliant!!

Yes....this is me in a onesie!! I love it! It is so comfy, and I think I look pretty good in it :) I do have to say this is from the men's section in Primark and was only £12. I didn't even bother looking in the ladies section due to:

1. my height

2. my fatness

But I couldn't be happier. Maria was ecstatic when she saw me wearing it, crazy child. She thinks it's brilliant that I have one too....well I do too!

Becky @ Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Bee @ The Littlest Buzz
Felicity @ Felicity Hart
Hallie @ Knitted Daisy
Hollie @ Pretty Big Butterflies
Karen @ Too Dull To Blog
Kaye @ Polished Curves
Laura @ Laura Pants Lifestyle
Leah @ Just Me Leah
Mhairi @ Lily Bombs Lovely Lumps
Natalie @ A Wheelbarrow Full Of Style
Nikki @ Natty Nikki
Toni @ The Only Way Is Toni
Vicky @ The Curved Opinion

See you next time!

Beka x