Forevermissvanity - A UK Lifestyle Blogger : February 2011

The Big Weight Debate

It’s coming to the end of London Fashion Week, so we can finally wave goodbye to those feelings of envy as we watched so many flawless and skinny models walk down the catwalk. It’s hard on weeks like this to remember that we all come in different shapes and sizes and that “size 0” isn't always the best size. I love London Fashion Week and I adore fashion, but sometimes I just want to eat a cupcake and enjoy it.

Today I found out that I have finally lost 5 stone and I'm immensely proud of myself. My weight has always been a struggle, but I finally controlled it. Losing this weight has been the best thing in my life, but I have learnt that whatever size you are, trying to find the right clothing can be horrendous.

We've always been obsessed with our perfect size. Every lady will have a perfect size they wish to be. Be it voluptuous or a slender figure. With clothing sizes constantly changing, is it really a good idea to fixate ourselves on being a perfect size or should we just forget it?

I've always been the perfect little misfit

I'm 5ft 2 - finding trousers height wise is impossible

I don't have the smallest breasticles in world - hence bra fitting can be annoying

And although I've lost weight, I still have a curvy figure.

I've noticed recently that you can never be one size. In New Look i'm a completely different size to River Island and don't even get me started on Primark. Even poor Erin O'Connor, an international supermodel has been criticised for not being able to fit into a standard size of clothing every single time.

What I'm trying to say is it doesn't matter what jean size you are. As long as your healthy, it doesn't matter. Girls, we need to embrace our curves and it doesn't matter whatever shape you are. Losing weight is the best thing I ever did but fashion wise? It's still as complicated as ever to find clothes that fit.

Don't worry about being a size bigger in one shop - if it looks sexy and you don't look like you've tried too hard to fit it in - keep it. Its better to have clothes that fit rather than having them in your cupboard for only you to see the size tag.

You are all beautiful - have a cupcake and don't worry.

There's nothing I love more than going to charity shops on a weekend and looking through their jewellery sections. It's surprising how many beautiful pieces you can find and how affordable they are.

My recent charity shop finds consist of this beautiful earthy green necklace, these jet black beads, two fun bracelets and this gorgeous heart shaped vintage inspired necklace. Best of all, it came to less than £10 when I went to the checkout.

Have you been to any charity shops lately?

Spending a day doing a little bit of retail therapy is heaven for me. Nothing can beat browsing all the clothing rails and attempting to combine all the different items to make one stunning outfit. I'm the type of person that always needs a 'shopping fix' - shopping gives me the feel good factor when I need picking up and gives me something to look forward to at the end of the week. The only problem is that most shops aren't open 24/7 and sometimes it's really difficult to resist temptation.

These days thanks to internet shopping, you can shop until your hearts content. There are so many online stores that there's more choice online than ever before. To help you find the right shop for your impulsive needs, here's a rundown of a few of my favourites.

Love Miss Daisy

If you're like me and have a passion for anything in the 50s/60s, you will love 'Love Miss Daisy'.

Love Miss Daisy is a boutique that opened in 2008 specialising in affordable, preloved vintage clothing and accessories.

ASOS

ASOS is an online retailer that houses almost every fashion chain and some boutique brands under one roof. If you're looking for something in particular, but can't be bothered going to each individual store or website, you are more than likely to find something at ASOS.

Cheapsmells

Buying makeup can get quite expensive, especially when you like premium brands. Cheapsmells are a great website that offers premium makeup at highly discounted prices. If you have dreamt of owning YSL or Chanel but not quite had the budget, this is the place to go.

What are your favourite online stores?

Image source: Gratisography

When it comes to getting ready for a night out us women like to look our best, but sometimes we need a little bit of a motivation. Looking our best isn't always easy and sometimes it can take hours of planning when it comes to finding the right outfit.

Music is a great way of boosting confidence and getting yourself in the mood for the night ahead. Come on, don't deny it - we have all had those days where we have picked up an hairbrush and paraded around in bedrooms in nothing but our underwear singing our favourite tunes. Music gives you the feel good factor and can make you feel sexy - exactly what you're going for when you know all eyes are about to be on you.

Music plays a vital part in fashion. When choosing the music for the runaway, they often pick songs that evoke a certain emotion and one that represents the style of clothing. The same can be said for me when I'm planning a night out. If i'm going to a club that plays rock music and i'll be wearing my leathers, my first thoughts would be to listen to Alice Cooper, but if I'm off to a nightclub in a skimpy dress and heels I would be listening to dance. Whatever mood you're in, there's always a 'dress up ballad' out there for you.

Feeling Feminine

Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
Madonna - Like a Virgin
Cyndi Lauper - Girls just wanna have fun

Rock Chick Chic

Alice Cooper - Poison
Poison - Ain't Nothing but a Good Time.
Metallica - Whiskey in the Jar

Fanatical about fashion

Madonna - Vogue
Lady Gaga - Fashion
Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman

What is your getting dressed ballad?

Hello there! This is the first time I have probably introduced myself and I thought there would be no better way than doing an outfit post. Please excuse my strange facial expression, the sun had been in my eyes. I spent the day with my wonderful best friend Josephine at Chester Zoo and decided to wear this gorgeous floral print playsuit I recently picked up from Primark.

Primark has always been one of my favourite stores because it's value for money and every now and then you can find some great bargains. This playsuit was only £8 and I knew I had to have it. I've been looking for a playsuit that is figure flattering and this one hides my trouble spots perfectly whilst accentuating my waist.

What do you think of this playsuit?

Photo courtesy of deathbystockphoto - this photo has been changed in 2015 due to copyright.

Welcome to my online journey through college, university and hopefully finding the man of my dreams. I'm not looking to fall into any particular blogging niche, I just want to write about what I love and what's going on in the world around me. My particular interests lie within fashion, beauty and lifestyle. I've always had a habit of giving things up far too easily, but running a blog has been something that I have been interested in for awhile. I'm determined for this to be my passion and my hobby and I hope you will join me on my journey of self discovery.

Jessica

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