Boohoo SS2015

Spring is here.. clocks are right back where they belong.. the daffs are out and the weather will cooperate! It will, no it will... positive thinking and all that! 

I have only recently discovered BOOHOO.COM's plus size collection, they won Cosmopolitans 'Best Dressed Curves 2014!' In a word SASSY! 

The GORGEOUS Nadia Aboulhosn... rocks every single thing she puts on! I dare anyone to body shame this woman! SHE IS HAWT!

 

I was at BooHoos Spring/Summer launch and I'm just going to let the pictures do the talking! Can I just say, I'm SO glad the 70s look is back in... Gorgeous crochet and lace additions to soft flowing fabrics... I'm gonna go all Charlies Angels on you this summer, just watch! 

Come on... you knew I'd find the shoes first! LOOK! and the shades... too cute! 

First up... the details... 

and some hippy chick LOVE to share... the pics don't do the colours any justice... 

If you've got good legs... you need these shorts.. 

if you don't... get squatting and lash on the fake tan... we don't have much time! 

the fabric is so soft, and they're SO flattering... 

Next up... white is always a summer colour 

and these pieces all have beautiful crochet, lace and fringe detailing... 

Cutest dress on the rails for sure! 

See, Charlies angels! Gorgeous white blazer with a 'D ring' buckle belt,

I'm pretty sure Farrah Fawcett Majors had one just like this...

again the fabric as so soft, it just hung beautifully!

What?!? Just cause I can't eat them doesn't mean I can't wear them... 

Cute T-shirt from the Mens Collection

Check out the #WeAreUs to see more!

Did I mention the shoes?! *drools*

There was ice cream too! and sorbet to get us in the summer mood... 

Watch... The heatwave will come, I tell ya!

Have a peep on your lunch break and check it out! Don't forget look in the 'sale' section too... some fabliss bargains to be had! They do sizes up to 26 and the fit is bang on! I've ordered two things from them and was delighted with the cut, fabric and fit of both!

Online >>> HERE <<<

and the Boohoo Plus Size range... >>> HERE <<< 

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The first time...

We all remember our first time right?! Our first kiss... our first job... our first day at school... for the record... 

... those daunting moments that you look back on now and think, 'what was all the fuss about?!' but these moments are landmarks in our lives... we don't look back on all of them fondly... the first time we lose someone we love, changes us forever... the first time our heart is broken, we question love and others so we never have to feel that hurt again... the first time someone we really trusted let us down... but all of these moments make us who we are... I'm not a very religious person... I'm a humanist of sorts... I believe if you are a good person then you will attract kind and good people... I truly believe in paying it forward... but sometimes people take advantage of that and you end up feeling a bit lost... 

Someone whom I adored but is sadly no longer with us, once told me 'be kind to everyone.. because everyone you see is going to lose everything they love...' I've never forgotten it... Everyone, all of us, are going to lose everything we hold dear... it's kinda scary but very liberating too... because once you get this... you start to focus on what and who really matters in the right now... 

Losing weight, includes a series of 'firsts' that can turn the journey into an adventure... 

The first time you step on the scales... that moment... the shame... the self loathing... the embarrassment... you've let it get out of control and now you're mortified that someone else on the planet knows that number... but you feel a hand on your shoulder from someone who's been there saying... 'that's the last time we'll ever see that number' and you kinda believe it...

The first loss... that moment when you thought 'well it wasn't that hard.. and if I can do it one week, I can do it again next week!' Self belief kicks in... 

The first stone you lose... that number on the scale... people who don't need to lose weight or don't struggle with an eating disorder or emotional eating won't get it... but for those of us who do... you want to stick your silver 7s on your forehead for the day saying 'oh these things?!? .. oh I lost a stone of FAT!' HELL YEAH!

The first dress size you lose... that belt notch going down... you still doubt yourself but you suddenly think.. well I'll need to buy some new stuff.. the first shopping trip that you will ENJOY! 

The first compliment... the 'you're looking well...' the 'have you lost a bit of weight? You look great!' ... now it's a goal that's achievable.. you realise CAN do it... 

The first gain... heartbreaking... but you tried, you did your best right?! or worse, you know you binged and lost the plot and thought you'd get away with it... did you let it spiral out of control? throw the card in the bin and give up? no way! 

The first time you notice your 'friends' attitude changing... they liked you the way you were... you were the fat friend... good old reliable miserable fatty... not this new fangled confident person who just says 'no thanks'! Don't worry about the back stabbers and the haters, the people who try the hardest finding fault in your life, are the people who aren't able to fix the faults in their own! For the record this one really hurts! 

The first saboteur... 'sure ONE slice of cake won't kill you...' No, no it won't but I can't have ONE slice! So you change your routine to avoid being around them and food at the same time! It's sad but if they can't support you then you need to make it clear that something has to change... 

The first 5k you do... I did my first by myself because I didn't want to 'hold anyone back' and honestly it was amazing! You'd swear I'd crossed the olympic line with all the drama *cue the chariots of fire music*... People flying past me doing the 10k circuit shouting encouraging words... one man even stopped to walk along with me for a minute, I could've kissed him! No idea who he is or where he was from but it meant SO much!

The first time strangers understand and support you... Boot camp ladies... I mean you! 

The first time you make a stir fry BETTER than the chinese... OK this takes a bit of practice but it's SO worth it!

The first time you realise.. you're just caring about you... and you matter... and that's OK...

The first time you get on a plane and the seat belt closes... FYI don't scream when that happens... they don't like that in planes! 

The first time you pull up those jeans past the thighs... and the first time the feckin things close!!! 

The first time you zip up those knee high boots all the way! Hallelujah! 

The first charity bag you have of clothes that are too big... 

The first time you really believe you can do it... and the end is in sight... 

The first time you look in the mirror and don't hate what's looking back at you... 

The first family outing, when people do a double take... FYI... THIS ONE IS AWESOME!

The first time someone comments on your new 'attitude'... oh yeah... 

The journey may be long... It's been coming up to 3 years so far for me... it's had it's ups and downs... but ultimately there's a new series of firsts on the horizon... 

First skydive, oh yeah that's happening... first trek abroad, hello Peru! Lots of other bucket list stuff to cross off now that I'm getting fitter and healthier... just remember... if you're starting today or you're halfway through or if you're just at goal... there's another amazing first waiting for you... and as the ad says.. you're worth it! 

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Rollerlash... from Benefit...

OK I'm as bad as the next gal for hype when it comes to glitter and stuff, and honestly Benefits packaging just WANTS to be on my dressing table... but I got my paws on a sample of Roller Lash and had to share... 

I have long straight stubborn lashes... I've got every eye lash curler ever invented, I even invested in the 'heated' ones...don't even go there... but I struggle to get the 'curl' to stay... Best tip I've tried is to use waterproof mascara straight after you curl and it will last longer, if you don't like using a coloured waterproof, cause it can be a demon to get off,  get yourself a 'clear' version and it'll set it for you just as good! 

So on the left... no make up... nada...  on the right one coat of Roller Lash! I know right! This is why I had to share! 

I'm all about the tiny wands too... I think its because of the shape of my eyes... I'm not a beauty blogger so I'm not down with the technical side of things... but I can coat ALL my lashes in one go... so I'm loving that! 

The science bit... 

It's not on sale till the end of February but you can pre-order it online... it will retail for €26 which is pricey enough for a mascara but with Mothers Day, Easter eggs and Valentines choccies all on the horizon, add this to the 'I don't want an easter egg/flowers/whatever they dream up to get you...'  just tell them to put this on the list or a voucher to get it yourself! Till then, you can do what I did and get the sample FREE with the March edition of ELLE! (the one with Keira Knightley looking ALL moody on the cover! 

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The Butcher grill - Brunch Club

The Butcher Grill is another Ranelagh spot that you might 
overlook for brunch at the weekends... 

and if you haven't been for dinner here you're missing out... it's a carnivore heaven! 

Confession time...  the 1st night I came here Johnny Sexton was on the table beside me and I totally fan-girled... and no matter HOW much I tried I couldn't get a pic of him... 

... sake... 

anyhoo... back to brunch... yes! A big huge delicious YES! 

Usual suspects on the menu... including their burger *drools*

which is a must if you get the chance to try it! 

This used to be a butcher shop (the clues in the name eh?) and there's some lovely details left from that time... The tiled walls, the fab tiles on the floor and the mirrors... 

the counter which is a fab spot to sit if you're on your own and just read the paper... 

and you know how much I like to see what's going on in the kitchen! 

Proper cutlery for my eggs... it all adds to the character of the place... 

Orange juice... so so good... 

The 'Mixed grill' looks like so... with a smokey flavour to the beans which were yum!

Yes... I steal other peoples food... the problem is?!?!

My usual... Eggs Benedict, beautifully cooked on a toasty muffin...  

loads of spinach and PERFECTLY runny... 

Excellent coffee... I can't vouch for the tea drinkers but this was lush... 

We just caught the end of the Christmas fun... 

but like I said, the details from the old shop are just charming 

and really add to the experience as well as delicious food! 

Definitely worth a look for brunch 

and the place to bring your carnivore pals for a night out! 

They open at 12 on Saturday and Sunday... 

You'll find their menus online >>> HERE  <<<

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