Tuesday 28 June 2011

WHAT I WORE



I've been trying to post these pictures for the past 5 hours! My laptops been running really slow lately so Matt said that he's defrag the hardrive (something that's, er, never been done!) it's still not finished, but i thought I'd pause it to blog!

I guess this is a somewhat different outfit post today, i usually never show my arms as I'm really self conscious about them, but with the weather hitting the 30s this week there's no way in hell I'd cover up. In fact, if it was socially acceptable for larger ladies to walk around in a bikini and teeny tiny shorts I'd be all over it! But alas, here i am in a kinda maxi dress from Primark last year which i think was around £3!

I am currently up to my eye balls in cardboard boxes! We're still not sure whether we're moving Thursday or Friday so we're just trying to get it all done as soon as! Well, i say 'we' it's more me! Panic mode hasn't quite set in with Matt yet. But when it does I'll be sat on the sofa cool as a cucumber knowing I've done my bit! Even though I'll be sad to leave, I'm quite looking forward to being somewhere new. I've also had a massive clear out of everything, I've filled about 4 bin bags and a couple are full of clothes for the charity shop so I'm feeling really good about that!

Thanks for all your comments on my 'untitled' post. I guess I'm not the only one who feels like that which i guess is quite refreshing. However, i did get a little frustrated with the 'want to see more of your life' type posts. I totally get that, and believe me if i spent my days doing exciting things I'd be happy to fill it with photos. But all I'm doing right now is applying for jobs and applying for more jobs. I haven't got the money to go out every day doing exciting things, i also don't have a car in Leeds and train fares are ridiculously expensive if you don't buy in advance so it's pretty difficult! I also don't want to post stuff about Matt on here, of course i mention him and there is even a photo flying about somewhere in history but that's as far as it goes. I do want to keep somethings private!

Anyways, got some pretty exciting news! I'm going to Canada for a whole month on the 27th Sept! My grandparents have lived out there since i was a little girl and they've invited me out there as a graduation present! I've been 4 times before (i know lucky right?!) but the last time i saw them i was 11, so it'll be very interesting but I'm so excited! I'm sure I'll have lots of photo blogs over that month, so just hold on a little longer ;)

Today i hit 2000 followers via GFC! So thank you very much! I'm so excited for the giveaway and I'll be posting it HOPEFULLY before Friday! Can't wait for you to see what goodies I've got in store!

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21 comments

  1. oh wow a whole month in canada? that sounds amazing. do you have any plans for what you're going to be doing?! a lot of my dads family live over there too and he offered to send me over for my graduation present but i opted for a pug instead! haha. i'll just have to live through you x

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  2. Your hair looks fierce here! I'm so jealous about Canada, one of the places I've always wanted to visit! So happy for you xx

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  3. Ohmygosh so jealous!! Canada is on my list of places to visit! My fam live in Australia :)

    Love the outfit :) xx

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  4. You look beautiful. Love that laid-back beachy hair style as well x

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  5. I love your dress! And I know how you feel, yesterday I would have happily walked around in a bikini/shorts, but, as you said, it's not as acceptable for larger women which is annoying.
    I hope all your moving goes well and you pack everything up okay :)
    Sirens and Bells xx

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  6. Ooh what part of Canada? I have always had family out there so been nearly every year for the last 15 years haha. It's a nice, relaxing place to have a break.

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  7. I understand about not sharing more of your life. My boyfriend also wants to stay off my blog and I doubt most of friends would want to be on here either. Plus, I work at my university and while not doing TOPSECRETGOVTSTUFF, it's nonetheless stuff that I shouldn't be putting on the interwebs anyways. And considering I work in a lab office all day, the most exciting thing can be the stupid squirrels on campus.

    Sorry that was so long. I just really felt like I related to what you were saying.

    Congratulations on the big 2000! VIPXO has grown so much. I remember following your blog in its wee stages =]

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  8. I love your dress, can't believe it's Primark!
    I'm soo self conscious about my arms too but you really have no need to be :) You look gorgeous. x

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  9. how do you get your hair so voluminous? That dress is lovely and for £3 even better. Hope you have an easy move and congrats on hitting 2000 and the graduation present! :)

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  10. good luck with the move! we're moving too, know exactly how you feel!
    amazing that you're going to Canada! my bf went for a month to Winnipeg, he loved it. Whereabouts are you going?

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  11. Your hair looks amazing! Love the dress too, perfect for the weather at the moment. Good luck with the move :) x

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  12. Just a quick message to tell you i posted my interview with you today :) Hope you like it! Also, i love this outfit and congrats on reaching 2000 :) That's amazing!

    Stacey xx

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  13. Your hair is brilliant here! I know what you mean about the arms thing. I had to wear a strapless dress at the weekend because I was a bridesmaid for my cousin, and I was so self-conscious the whole time - I had to wear a shawl during the meal even though I absolutely hate them.

    Have the best time in Canada! I'm so jealous!

    Laura

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  14. I just found your blog through Stacey's interview! I love it! ^.^ I'm now following!

    I love your dress =) Oh wow, you're giving so much to the charity shops! Go you! =) Canada will be amazing, you're so lucky! I've always wanted to go =)

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  15. You're so lucky to be going to Canada for a whole month! Any plans while you're there?
    Good luck with your moving, you'll be much more relaxed once it's over with :)

    xx

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  16. Gorgeous dress!

    http://thebeautifulendvintage.blogspot.com/

    x

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  17. I have the same insecurities with my arms as well, i am RARELY seen without longer sleeves! & I adore your hair in this photo!
    Congrats on 2000! You deserve it :)

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  18. Canada's great, you'll love it! and I cannot believe the dress was £3, bargain! Such a nice print xx

    http://goldielondon.blogspot.com/2011/06/other-royal-wedding.html

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  19. Good luck with your applying to jobs! And your moving! Sounds like you're busy busy. And girl, WORK it, because you look hot in that dress! Don't hate on your arms. They're powerful! Your hair looks fierce.

    x

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  20. Your hair is amazing! I've never been to Canada but I have dreams of living in Toronto one day LOL

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