Appalling Xmas Jokes

What is is Santa's favourite pizza?

One that's deep pan, crisp and even!

What did Santa do when he went speed dating?

He pulled a cracker.

Why did no-one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay?

because they were too deer!

What does Miley Cyrus have at Christmas?

Twerky!

Patient: Doctor, Doctor I'm addicted to Christmas leftovers!

Doctor: Well, you'd better go cold turkey.

You can thank my colleagues X

National Christmas Jumper Day!

Hey Everyone!

So when I think christmas jumper, in my head I'm immediately picturing the famous Bridget Jones scene and we are talking serious cheese!  

Well over the past couple of years the xmas jumper has morphed into something oh so much cooler, and in a sort of hipster dig at ugly jumpers people are now sporting awesome designs and wearing them is really fun and festive! Today I am taking part in National Christmas Jumper Day, which is an event in connection with Save the Children where you can text "WOOLLY" to 70050 to donate £1 (T's and c's)  and sport a xmas jumper of your choice.

I was recently contacted by Simplybe who have kindly provided me with a jumper for the occasion which is in a word, ADORABLE! You can check out their full range here.

I had a choice out a range of super cute designs and I went for the white mittens jumper. The knit is really soft and comfortable and on a freezing cold morning I was nice and cosy. The design itself is simplistic, there is black trim around the neckline and wrists as accents and the mittens look as if they are hanging round your neck in the classic christmassy colours.

The length is really good on me too, with plus size clothing sometimes jumpers can come up short and wide, but the proportions were perfect! I would also say the jumper runs true to size and has a bit of stretch if needed.

Jumper- SimplyBe

Jacquard Dress- George at Asda

Boots- Primark

I am so chuffed with this jumper and shall be sporting it on xmas day when I'm tucking into my turkey! I can't wait!

What christmas jumpers are you sporting this year? Tell me about them below!

Thanks for reading, Love Sally X

Pure Chimp Review, serious monkey business

Hi Guys! 

Today I'm going to be reviewing a product I received a little while ago from a company called Pure Chimp (www.purechimp.com).

The company was set up in 2013 to help people with various skin problems and they even feature a Top Tips section on the site for targeted advice to help alongside the cream. The graphics on the site are super cute and feature little monkeys as well which I liked! I also noted the banana as the dot on the "I" in chimp which works well in the logo.

 The cream I am reviewing is a completely natural, handmade and vegan super cream for those of us with sensitive/dry/itchy/red/sunburnt skin. Sounds good hey? 

So let's take a look at the packaging, it's a simple black pot (bigger than the usual moisturiser pots I have) with the Purechimp branding. The ingredients are simply the below:

• Hemp Seed Wax
• Safflower Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Hemp Seed Oil
• Lavender OIl
• Wheatgerm Oil

Retail Price £15 for 120ml or £10 for 60ml. This may seem a little high but you only need a small amount so it lasts for ages! I've had it a few months and it's still half full.

I found the cream application to be deeply moisturising and it worked wonders on the dry patches I can never seem to shift, which were gone within a couple of weeks. *Tip: good for your elbows!!* The consistency itself is thick but it isn't heavy or greasy and it glides onto the skin and sinks in nice and easily. It's reassuring that the ingredients are all natural as my skin can be quite sensitive and prone to breakouts when using products for the first time

I have to say I am really pleased overall with this product and will definitely continue using it for problem areas until it runs out. This is definitely a quality product that does exactly what it says on the tin!

How do you treat dry skin or problem areas? I'd love to hear your tips!

Thanks for reading, love Sally X

My Top 10 most played songs this week

Halle - fricking - lujah, it's finally the weekend! 

Today I thought I would share 10 songs that I have been playing loads this week, I've never touched upon my musical tastes so this is a bit of a random post. But hey, let's take our relationship to the next level and get to know each other, learn each others interests. 

In no particular order:

1. Bruno Mars - If I Was Your Man - a shout out to all the stupid ex boyfriends out there

2. The Vamps - Can We Dance - these guys are adorable, the lyrics are catchy, need I go on?

3. Fergie - Labels or Love - to spark off a Sex and the City themed mind montage

4. Christina Perri - A Thousand Years - this song appeals to the Twi-hard in me, the lyrics are lovely too!

5. Lily Allen - Somewhere Only We Know - I'm a sucker for a John Lewis advert, there I said it!

6. The Lumineers - Ho Hey - a really easy listening tune with solid lyrics

7. Passenger - Let Her Go - LOVE this guys voice, it's so unique

8. Avicii - Wake Me Up - one of my favourite songs to warble along to in the car

9. Avicii - You Make Me - *high pitch screech* "Allllllll myyyyy liiiiiiife"

10. Jason Derulo - Talk Dirty to Me - it's a bit rendevous and the sound effects in the "clean" version make me laugh

What have you been listening to? What lyrics can't you get out of your head? Tell me below!

Thanks for reading! Love Sally X

Plus Size Christmas Party Dresses - Evans

Hey Everyone,

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing my top picks from Evans for Christmas party dresses. I was surprised at the great selection as I tend to neglect Evans in my pursuit of fast, cheap fashion nowadays that generally takes me to Asda or Primark. The pieces below are super cute and totally within my price range, win!

Scarlett & Jo Pink Lace Prom Dress £65.00

Product Details:

Choose a directional, fitted shape for your party look this season. The pink lace plus size prom dress by Scarlett & Jo is the ideal fit for every date in your diary. With a black lace overlay and simple pink prom dress underneath, the dress is gently cinched in with a black ribbon tie belt.

Sorrento Black Sparkle Dress £140.00

Product Details:

Sorrento black all over embellished short sleeve dress with cobalt lining.

Scarlett & Jo Blue Floral Print Wrap Dress £38.00

Product Details:

Flatter your figure in beautiful florals with the blue floral print wrap dress. The plus size dress comes from fun and fearless brand Scarlett & Jo for Evans, with an ivory and sky blue rose print on a classic navy base. Comprising a wrap front neckline and elasticated shirred waist to complement the figure, this dress is perfect for Busty and Apple shapes, whilst Hourglasses and Pears can add a belt for extra style.

Sorrento Black V-Neck Beaded Dress £140.00

Product Details:

Sorrento black short sleeve V-neck dress, with heavy embellishment detail.

Collection Pewter Metallic Yarn Embellished Skater Dress £49.50

Product Details:

Fit and flare styles are your key to shape perfect partywear. This plus size dress from COLLECTION by Evans is a hallmark of festive fashion. With a pewter metallic yarn woven across a dark base, the dress boasts turn back sleeve accents and a gorgeous beaded neckline.

Sorrento Black Embroidered Dress £130.00

Product Details:

Sorrento black all over embroidered sleeveless dress with scoop neckline and ivory slip lining.

Scarlett & Jo Purple Embellished Shift Dress £60.00

Product Details:

Get ready for the party season with the purple embellished shift dress by Scarlett & Jo for Evans. The plus size dress has a stunning retro shift shape with beautifully hand embellished black beading on the front.

Which dresses do you like? Do you shop at Evans or favour cheaper stores? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading! Love Sally X 

Plus Size Christmas Party Dresses - ASOS Curve

Hey Everyone!

Today is the next installment in my party dress series, showcasing my favourites from ASOS.

Enjoy!

ASOS CURVE Exclusive Swing Dress With Beaded Neck £150

Product Details:

Plus size dress exclusive to the ASOS CURVE collection

• Made from a woven poly fabric
• Crew neckline
• Bead embellished yoke
• Fluid skirt with gentle pleating
• Zip back fastening
• Relaxed, swing style
• Regular fit

Little Mistress Long Sleeve Mesh Detail Dress With Skater Skirt £55

Product Details:

Plus size dress by Little Mistress

• Made from a delicate sheer chiffon
• Boat neckline
• Zip back
• Fit and flare shape
• Exclusive to ASOS

ASOS CURVE Exclusive Shift Dress In Sequin £50

Product Details:

Plus size dress exclusive to the ASOS CURVE collection

• Made from a sequinned poly fabric
• Boat neckline
• Scoop back, self-tie fastening
• Regular fit

Carmakoma Shift Dress With Leather Look Discs £135

Product Details:

Plus size dress by Carmakoma

• Made from 100% pure cotton
• Semi-sheer finish
• Round neckline
• Zip back
• Leather-look disc embellishment
• Body skimming fit

ASOS CURVE Skater Dress In Lace With Scallop Edge £35

Product Details:

Plus size dress by ASOS CURVE

• Made from an easy-care poly fabric
• Scalloped v-shape neckline
• All-over lace overlay
• Fitted waistband
• Softly pleated skirt
• Regular fit

ASOS CURVE Bodycon Dress With Deep Plunge Brooch Neck £40

Product Details:

Plus size dress by ASOS CURVE

• Made from a soft silky fabric blend
• Embellished brooch detail to neckline
• Plunging keyhole cut to front
• Sheer mesh sleeves
• Keyhole button fastening to reverse
• Bodycon fit

Little Mistress Embellished Waist Wrap Front Skater Dress £55

Product Details:

Plus size dress by Little Mistress Curvy

• Made from a semi-sheer chiffon
• Deep V-neckline, wraparound styling
• Button cut-out back
• Contrast jewel and bead band
• Zip back fastening
• Fit and flare shape
• Exclusive to ASOS

Little Mistress Embellished Sleeve Pencil Dress £60

Product Details:

Plus size dress by Little Mistress Curvy

- Made from a breathable woven fabric
- Notched square neckline
- Button keyhole back
- Contrast appliqué shoulder overlays
- Zip back
- Bodycon fit
- Exclusive to ASOS

What do you think? Would you wear any of these for your xmas do?

Thanks for reading! Love Sally X

Guest Post: A/W trends as seen in VOGUE, seen on ME!

Hi guys! My name is Megan, I blog over at emmiegee.blogspot.co.uk. For my guest post today I am going to be trialling some A/W trends that have been featured in Vogue, and letting you know how I got on with them myself. I will show you the products I used and show you pictures of all the looks, enjoy!

Petal-Stained Lips

What Vogue says: As with spring/summer 2013, lips look set to be, on the most part, very matte for the new season. But for autumn/winter 2013-14 they appear stained rather than painted, either with colour diffusing from the inside of the lips outwards - as at Dior and Marni, or with a darker, berry-stained effect at Derek Lam, Prada and Vera Wang.

So I wasn’t completely sold when I put this look on. On a flawless skinned, ethereal beauty in a magazine it looks innocent yet sexy, on me it just looks like I have either been sipping too many red wines (not the best look on a Monday morning) or just can’t apply lipstick properly. I used the Darkest of shades right in the centre of my lip then worked outward with the lighter ones, blurring the edges of my lips with some concealer at the end. I was doing this during the day so wanted to keep it quite subtle. Anyway, the first thing I had to do was pop to the shops with my housemate; “you have lipstick on your teeth” oops, not the best start, yet I soldiered on.  No other comments came my way that day and due to the placement of the lipstick it soon faded. So overall I was not very enamoured with this look, however practice makes perfect so I will be giving it a whirl again, maybe in the evening so I can try and go a bit bolder!

The Thin Black Line

What Vogue says: Black eye liner is a staple in most make-up bags, but for this season - if you're not trying out the Sixties trend - the way to wear it is in a skinny line along the top lashes. A particular favourite at New York Fashion Week, the look added subtle and almost invisible definition at the likes of Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler and Christopher Kane.

I and eyeliner are old friends; I used to feel pretty darn naked without a slick of eyeliner on. However, my go-to liner shape of choice is usually a quite thick, slightly winged offering, so this was a little different for me. I actually really liked this look, it added definition to my eyes without looking too ‘made up’, perfect for those ‘I’m not wearing make-up, I woke up looking his good’ make up looks. This eyeliner from Maybelline is perfect for me as the round tip means it can be used flat for my usual thicker, winged eyeliner, or turned on its side for thin precise lines.

Red Nails

What Vogue says: A noticeable increase in red nail looks was apparent backstage at the shows, with garnet shades at Burberry and Meadham Kirchhoff and bold tomato tones at Chanel, Valentino and Topshop Unique.

I have 4 reds to show you today, the mini OPI  ( I do not know the shade) is on my pinky and the rest of the colours correspond to their place in the line (the varnish next to opi, is the nail next to my pinky etc) My personal favourite from the line up is the Nails inc  offering in the shade Tate, it is the perfect dark red colour with not too much of a berry tone, it is also easy to apply and looks good in one coat. For reference, the 2 middle nails have 2 coats of polish whilst the first and last have only 1.

I hope you have enjoyed my round up of A/W trends as seen in Vogue, will you be giving any of them a go yourself? I hope to see you soon over at emmiegee.blogspot.co.uk! 

Megan x