Category: Fashion and Beauty

British Boxers – more than pants!

This is a collaborative post with British Boxers When I heard of British Boxers my first thought was “Know what I mean, ‘Arry?”. For the uninitiated, or those under the age of 40, this was Frank Bruno’s punchline (pun intended). Who was Frank Bruno? There’s no hope! Anyway, British Boxers, …

Gorgeous Plus Size Occasion Wear from Very this Summer

This post is in collaboration with Very.co.uk I am a plus sized lady who likes pretty clothes (despite appearances I can scrub up alright for the right occasion) so when I was asked if I would like to pick some plus size occasion wear from Very I jumped at the …

I might be fat but I’m still f**king awesome

I’m on the train on my way home from a birthday meal. I’m now a 41-year-old woman and a size 20/22. Please make yourself comfortable while I tell you the story of a 16-year-old girl who was a size 16 and convinced she was grotesque. I remember vividly wanting to …

Summer skincare tips for the whole family

This is a collaborative post Summer is already here, and with heatwaves approaching and lockdown restrictions being lifted, we just want to get some sun (even if for some of us the sunbathing takes place in our back garden!). There are a few potential risks for your skin that appear …

The Massage Company, Tunbridge Wells – a review

I’ll be honest, when they approached me to review, I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Massage Company I had visions of it being a bit clinical. Less “spa”, more “corporate”. I expected it to be kind of like a supermarket for massages. Go in, pick one, pay and …

Stepping into Spring with Jacamo

Now, Monsieur Incidental is no Freddie Flintoff Or Johnny Vegas for that matter, so when we were asked if he’d like to review clothes for Jacamo we thought “they only make clothes for ‘Big & Tall men'” – we were wrong. Monsieur Incidental is tall but not of epic proportions. …

Shoes every mum should own

Women like shoes. And just because you’re a mum now doesn’t change the fact that a cute pair of shoes can give you the confidence you need to take on the day. You like pumps, leopard print, boots, and wedges. But before you go crazy, make sure you have the …

What I wore over Christmas and New Year

I know, the question on everyone’s lips is “What did I wear over Christmas and New Year?” Well, apart from an assortment of pyjamas because, frankly, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a PJ day…or twelve. We even have matching ones for Christmas Eve – yes we are one of THOSE …

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