New Years Eve isn't that far away.. scary really, isn't it? A new year is almost upon us... and we have no clue as to what it may hold for us all. I'm sure that 2019 will bring us all an abundance of blessings! But.. it's not here yet, and we are still yet to see out 2018, and I have just the attire for any curvaceous girl – the most stunning 'dressy' dress – ever! 

As a curvy girl, it can be tricky to find the perfect little black dress. When you think of an LBD, you think of a tight fitting body con dress – well, that's what I used to think. LBD's are so much more than body contouring dresses – they can be flattering, floaty, sparkly, and chic. They don't need to be figure hugging, they don't need to expose every inch of you – they just need to make you feel and look fabulous..

People get afraid of wearing prints. But for me it's always been natural. Bold prints, patterns and colours are just a huge part of my style identity. I have always been a lover of pattern, and a wearer of bold prints and colours. Nothing pleases me more than finding a gorgeous new patterned dress, or a beautiful new bold blouse. Prints, colours and patterns aren't things you should be afraid of rocking – after all, fashion is an expression of yourself, so why not go all out?

I adore baking... especially around autumn time, oh and Christmas too. Baking brings me so much joy. I love it. I also love gifting off baked goods to loved ones. Many a time my mum and I have carefully packaged a cake and sent it in the post for family members. In today's post, I'll be sharing this incredible sugar cookie recipe with you all. For years my mum and I have tried to perfect our recipe, and last autumn we finally did, so it's only fair I share it with all of you!

As you all know, I'm autumn obsessed. Autumn is my favourite time of the year, and I am SO thrilled that my favourite season is well and truly in full swing! In this post I shall be sharing some of my favourite autumnal styling tips...

I recently discovered Elie Saab's fragrances, and oh my goodness – they're a dream come true, aren't they!? I first had a sniff of Elie Saab's Girl Of Now Shine a few months ago, and ever since I've been hooked. Aromatic, musky and darn right gorgeous! Within this post, I shall be comparing two of Elie Saab's fragrances – the original Girl Of Now, and her latest Girl Of Now Shine...

Autumn is here my loves! It's the day of the Autumn Equinox, and I for one am incredibly excited. Autumn for me signifies change, romance, and everything else in between. Autumn reminds me of starting a new school, getting new stationery, and most importantly a whole new autumn wardrobe! This outfit is probably the most autumnal outfit in existence.. am I right, or am I right?

I was kindly gifted this fabulous duo by SBC a couple of months ago. I have adored SBC for years, I trust their products 100%, and some of their products are firm favourites of mine. I have adored their propolis skincare gel for years, I first discovered it on QVC a couple of years ago, and ever since my first purchase I have re-purchased it countless times. Their propolis skincare gel has helped soothe my skin in the summer, when I have hormonal breakouts, and when I need a little extra hydration. As you can imagine, when I was asked to try out this fabulous new duo, I was absolutely ecstatic and so intrigued too...

I have suffered with spots, blemishes, and breakouts for as long as I can remember. I've never had full blown acne, but my skin has always had traits of acne. Luckily, as I've grown up, my skin has matured and dried out a little, which means I don't suffer as many breakouts as fifteen year old me did. But every now and again, especially around my time of the month or if I get stressed, my skin will break out in angry blemishes and spots....

When autumn arrives, nothing can stop me from baking. Baking is my favourite thing to do throughout the fall, and it's something I have a huge passion for. From cakes, to muffins, biscuits to bread, and crumbles to cobblers – I just adore baking, and autumn is the best season in which to bake!

I truly believe that having a mind of your own is key, and copying people isn't the answer. After all, why would you want to be like somebody else? Isn't authenticity more of an admirable trait? 

Am I the only one? I organise my outfits in advance, and it's honestly one of my favourite pastimes. Yes, I'm aware of how completely loopy it sounds, and I've had a hilarious response on twitter – people wishing they were as organised as me, and people praising me for my organisational skills. It's mad because I have always been like this, for as long as I can remember in fact...

Body confidence, and body positivity is a big topic that comes up on my blog regularly. It's something I'm passionate about, something I can talk about forever, and something I doubt will ever leave my mindset. Having grown up as a chub throughout my entire life, I have always been a midsize girl. Within this post I'll be expressing how I feel as a midsize girl, as well as recommending my favourite books, instagram accounts, and ways of thinking that can help you accept your shape as a midsize girl. 

I've been using the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation for around a year now, and I've loved every single application. I recently invested in the Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation, and I thought I'd write a comparison piece for you all. The foundations are quite different, and despite being the same shade, even the shade of each is slightly different too...

Ever since the summer of 2016, Urban Decay's Backtalk VICE lipstick has been my ultimate go-to nude blush lip colour. I'm a sucker for pinky rose hued makeup, so as you can imagine, my heart fluttered a little when I saw that Urban Decay had released a palette to accompany the blush lipstick of dreams...

If you didn't already know, I'm a huge fan of Too Faced. In recent months, they've added so many amazing products to their collections, and I for one am utterly besotted. First it was their Sweet Peach collection, and then it was their Peaches and Cream – peaches being the focus (I mean, who can refuse those warm and sultry tones?)...

An array of face masks for every problem, skin concern and result? M&S Beauty has you covered. I adore face masks as they leave my skin looking fresh, glowing and prepared for the week ahead. This amazing selection will change your skin for the better, and you certainly won't regret investing in one or more of these amazing masks...

I've been using the Tea Tree range from The Body Shop for years now, and it's a range that has a secure place on my bathroom shelf. I've been using their Tea Tree toner since I was around fifteen years old and the results are amazing. I've recently been trialling four different products from the Tea Tree range – four products that I hadn't ever tried before, and so far the results have been incredible.