I keep hearing about Pretty Privilege and Skinny Privilege but I'm calling bullsh*t. 

Skinny Privilege Is A Lie – I'm Plus Size & Get Told I'm Pretty All The Time

Friday, 15 May 2026 • , ,


I keep hearing about Pretty Privilege and Skinny Privilege but I'm calling bullsh*t. 
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When I set my sights on becoming a journalist, I was so excited to start working in an office. I had dreams of walking through a revolving door donning chic office outfits with my hair perfectly blown out. Well, the chic office outfits is true, but the perfect blow out, not so much (thanks trains and tubes). 

Outfits I've Worn To The Office As A Plus Size Girly In Q1

Friday, 1 May 2026 • , ,


When I set my sights on becoming a journalist, I was so excited to start working in an office. I had dreams of walking through a revolving door donning chic office outfits with my hair perfectly blown out. Well, the chic office outfits is true, but the perfect blow out, not so much (thanks trains and tubes). 
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I'm a dress girly. I love dresses so much, no matter the season. But for me, summer dresses are superior throughout spring, summer and even autumn. 

Why Summer Dresses Will Always Be A Staple

Sunday, 26 April 2026 • ,


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I'm a dress girly. I love dresses so much, no matter the season. But for me, summer dresses are superior throughout spring, summer and even autumn. 
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If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that high-street sizing is a massive bugbear of mine. After all, at university I wrote a a 5,000 word dissertation on UK sizing and had an extract of it published in The Telegraph.

But while shopping recently, I've come to realise that sizing is even more whack than usual. 

I'm a UK size 16-18. I'm usually smaller in tops and larger in trousers (thanks to my massive bum). So when I was buying some clothes in Tu Clothing and I could get a skirt in a size 14 and a top in a size 12, I was stunned to say the least.

The skirt, which is a grey plaid, is quite roomy, so sizing down one or two sizes was needed. And the lemon cardigan, which is ribbed and a skinny fit, is very stretchy so is the ideal garment to size down up to three sizes.


Clothing sizes are WEIRD, right?

Then, last week I went into Uniqlo.. a shop I really rate. I have a dress from them that I bought around three years ago. It's got a built-in bra, is perfect for summer, and I love wearing it. I have this in a size large. So when I tried on three pairs of trousers in the size XL, and they couldn't get past my thighs... I knew something was off. I then tried on a skirt in the same size, and nope, not possible to get it past my bum. 

But the funny thing is, a size large jacket or dress from Uniqlo fits me well. So, how does any of this make any sense at all?

Primark is another shop I've tried clothes on in recently. Usually I'm a 16 or 18, so I tried on a size 16 of the new viral yellow dress. Although it fitted me, the straps were too big and gappy, and sizing down would have meant the bodice was too tight. 

I then headed into Next and tried on a dress I really liked the other day. They only had a size 14, but I figured I'd give it a go and if I got stuck, so be it. But much to my surprise, the dress fit me like a glove. It was perfect. It was the ideal length, width, everything. At first I thought it was a tad too small around the bust, but then I adjusted the ribbon along the top and it was like a dream come true. 


The moral of the story is sizing isn't the be all and end all, and the number in your clothes means NOTHING. Hell, I'm a size 12 and a size 20 according to some shops. 

If I let the sizing discrepancies get to me, I'd be in such a bad way, mentally. But I'm lucky I can just shake it off when the thoughts creep in. I can see how sizing can really mess with people's body image, mental health and self worth, and stores need to band together to prevent this from happening. 

A standardised clothing chart across all UK clothing stores and brands is needed more than ever, and I won't stop banging on about this.

So, I'm A Size 12, 14, 16, 18 And 20.... Apparently

Friday, 10 April 2026 • , ,


If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that high-street sizing is a massive bugbear of mine. After all, at university I wrote a a 5,000 word dissertation on UK sizing and had an extract of it published in The Telegraph.

But while shopping recently, I've come to realise that sizing is even more whack than usual. 

I'm a UK size 16-18. I'm usually smaller in tops and larger in trousers (thanks to my massive bum). So when I was buying some clothes in Tu Clothing and I could get a skirt in a size 14 and a top in a size 12, I was stunned to say the least.

The skirt, which is a grey plaid, is quite roomy, so sizing down one or two sizes was needed. And the lemon cardigan, which is ribbed and a skinny fit, is very stretchy so is the ideal garment to size down up to three sizes.


Clothing sizes are WEIRD, right?

Then, last week I went into Uniqlo.. a shop I really rate. I have a dress from them that I bought around three years ago. It's got a built-in bra, is perfect for summer, and I love wearing it. I have this in a size large. So when I tried on three pairs of trousers in the size XL, and they couldn't get past my thighs... I knew something was off. I then tried on a skirt in the same size, and nope, not possible to get it past my bum. 

But the funny thing is, a size large jacket or dress from Uniqlo fits me well. So, how does any of this make any sense at all?

Primark is another shop I've tried clothes on in recently. Usually I'm a 16 or 18, so I tried on a size 16 of the new viral yellow dress. Although it fitted me, the straps were too big and gappy, and sizing down would have meant the bodice was too tight. 

I then headed into Next and tried on a dress I really liked the other day. They only had a size 14, but I figured I'd give it a go and if I got stuck, so be it. But much to my surprise, the dress fit me like a glove. It was perfect. It was the ideal length, width, everything. At first I thought it was a tad too small around the bust, but then I adjusted the ribbon along the top and it was like a dream come true. 


The moral of the story is sizing isn't the be all and end all, and the number in your clothes means NOTHING. Hell, I'm a size 12 and a size 20 according to some shops. 

If I let the sizing discrepancies get to me, I'd be in such a bad way, mentally. But I'm lucky I can just shake it off when the thoughts creep in. I can see how sizing can really mess with people's body image, mental health and self worth, and stores need to band together to prevent this from happening. 

A standardised clothing chart across all UK clothing stores and brands is needed more than ever, and I won't stop banging on about this.






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Hello reader, and welcome back to my corner of the World Wide Web. It's been a while, as it so often is when I pop back up on here, and for that I can only apologise. 

Spring Has Sprung — A Little Easter Catch Up & LUSH Review

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 • , ,


Hello reader, and welcome back to my corner of the World Wide Web. It's been a while, as it so often is when I pop back up on here, and for that I can only apologise. 
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It's officially the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner - but that means LUSH's Christmas collection is here.

LUSH Advent Calendar 2025 - What's inside? How much? Is it worth it?

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 • , ,


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It's officially the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner - but that means LUSH's Christmas collection is here.
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My boyfriend and I headed on a date night courtesy of The Ivy on Thursday night (October 23) - and it was the most special and magical evening.

Review: The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie - The Perfect Date Night Destination

Sunday, 26 October 2025 • ,


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My boyfriend and I headed on a date night courtesy of The Ivy on Thursday night (October 23) - and it was the most special and magical evening.
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Growing up an only child meant I didn't have siblings to share fun experiences with, but honestly - back then, I didn't mind. I had my mum and she was my everything.. my mother, my best friend, my dad, my whole family, all rolled into one - and she still is.

Disneyland Paris: My First Trip Abroad With My Boyfriend

Thursday, 16 October 2025 • , ,


Growing up an only child meant I didn't have siblings to share fun experiences with, but honestly - back then, I didn't mind. I had my mum and she was my everything.. my mother, my best friend, my dad, my whole family, all rolled into one - and she still is.
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For me, autumn signifies a new beginning... and with new beginnings comes a whole host of newness.  

The newness I am talking about today is from LUSH AKA my favourite bathing and pampering brand. 

I can remember a few years ago when LUSH only brought out a Halloween range in the autumn, and how I would desperately yearn for an autumnal-scented collection - and now us autumn-lovers have just this.  

For the last couple of years, LUSH has released its Pumpkin Spice collection - and I cannot tell you how happy this makes me. As a PSL lover and self-confessed autumn obsessive, the scent of LUSH's Pumpkin Spice collection is EVERYTHING. Musky, heady, woody, spicy - it's got it all. 

This fall, I was kindly sent some of the new collection, including: the Pumpkin Spice Body Spray, the Pumpkin Spice Single Wick Candle, the Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask, and the Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice Bubble Bar.

Pumpkin Spice Body Spray 

RRP £28 | Buy here
Sweet and spicy clove and ginger combine with carob resin and carrot seed oil. Full of warmth and nostalgia in every spritz and spray, this stunning body scent is perfect for this time of the year. As a self-confessed PSL obsessive, I honestly cannot get enough. Ideal for those cosy days when you throw on your favourite jumper and a big, thick scarf, or even for when you're curling up on the sofa in your pyjamas - it's the perfect scent to breathe life into your autumn activities, inside or out.

Pumpkin Spice Single Wick Candle

RRP £18 | Buy here
Set the scene this autumn when you're having a cosy day inside, and simply light this candle. Packed full of the scent of sweet pumpkin spice, your entire room (and beyond) will be filled with this heady and warming scent. Then, simply make a cup of coffee and stick Gilmore Girls on Netflix and you'll be set for the most autumnal evening in ever.


Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask

RRP £10 | Buy here
If you fancy adding an element of pampering to your day or evening indoors this autumn, then the Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask will be the perfect accompaniment. Ideal for creating super soft skin, this face mask is packed with pumpkins which are full of vitamins. This pumpkin purée will nourish skin, while organic pumpkin seed butter softens and moisturises and the addition of ground pumpkin seeds will give a gentle exfoliation to leave skin looking radiant.  

Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice Bubble Bar

RRP £7.50 | Buy here
I have ALWAYS been a fan of LUSH bubble bars.. I've literally written about them and raved about them since the dawn of this blog's time. This bubble bar is probably one of my favourite ever LUSH scents because of how musky, heady and indulgent it is for this season. The ideal bathing accompaniment to soak in, packed with spicy cinnamon leaf and clove leaf oils, with cosy notes of warm balsamic benzoin and patchouli. Reminiscent of their signature Karma scent, but with a pumpkin hit? I'm IN and INVESTED. 

Which item from the above would you most like to try / is your personal favourite? Let me know in the comments below!

Review: LUSH 2025 Pumpkin Spice Collection

Sunday, 12 October 2025 • , , ,


[This blog post contains gifted items that I was not obligated to post about or review]

For me, autumn signifies a new beginning... and with new beginnings comes a whole host of newness.  

The newness I am talking about today is from LUSH AKA my favourite bathing and pampering brand. 

I can remember a few years ago when LUSH only brought out a Halloween range in the autumn, and how I would desperately yearn for an autumnal-scented collection - and now us autumn-lovers have just this.  

For the last couple of years, LUSH has released its Pumpkin Spice collection - and I cannot tell you how happy this makes me. As a PSL lover and self-confessed autumn obsessive, the scent of LUSH's Pumpkin Spice collection is EVERYTHING. Musky, heady, woody, spicy - it's got it all. 

This fall, I was kindly sent some of the new collection, including: the Pumpkin Spice Body Spray, the Pumpkin Spice Single Wick Candle, the Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask, and the Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice Bubble Bar.

Pumpkin Spice Body Spray 

RRP £28 | Buy here
Sweet and spicy clove and ginger combine with carob resin and carrot seed oil. Full of warmth and nostalgia in every spritz and spray, this stunning body scent is perfect for this time of the year. As a self-confessed PSL obsessive, I honestly cannot get enough. Ideal for those cosy days when you throw on your favourite jumper and a big, thick scarf, or even for when you're curling up on the sofa in your pyjamas - it's the perfect scent to breathe life into your autumn activities, inside or out.

Pumpkin Spice Single Wick Candle

RRP £18 | Buy here
Set the scene this autumn when you're having a cosy day inside, and simply light this candle. Packed full of the scent of sweet pumpkin spice, your entire room (and beyond) will be filled with this heady and warming scent. Then, simply make a cup of coffee and stick Gilmore Girls on Netflix and you'll be set for the most autumnal evening in ever.


Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask

RRP £10 | Buy here
If you fancy adding an element of pampering to your day or evening indoors this autumn, then the Mr Pumpkin Face Face Mask will be the perfect accompaniment. Ideal for creating super soft skin, this face mask is packed with pumpkins which are full of vitamins. This pumpkin purée will nourish skin, while organic pumpkin seed butter softens and moisturises and the addition of ground pumpkin seeds will give a gentle exfoliation to leave skin looking radiant.  

Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice Bubble Bar

RRP £7.50 | Buy here
I have ALWAYS been a fan of LUSH bubble bars.. I've literally written about them and raved about them since the dawn of this blog's time. This bubble bar is probably one of my favourite ever LUSH scents because of how musky, heady and indulgent it is for this season. The ideal bathing accompaniment to soak in, packed with spicy cinnamon leaf and clove leaf oils, with cosy notes of warm balsamic benzoin and patchouli. Reminiscent of their signature Karma scent, but with a pumpkin hit? I'm IN and INVESTED. 

Which item from the above would you most like to try / is your personal favourite? Let me know in the comments below!



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After attending the Epsom Derby in June with my boyfriend, Chris, he asked me if I wanted to go with him to Ascot's King George Day. Having had such a wonderful time at the Derby, how could I say no?

My First Time At Ascot For King George's Day - What Me And My Boyfriend Wore To the Races

Sunday, 10 August 2025 •


After attending the Epsom Derby in June with my boyfriend, Chris, he asked me if I wanted to go with him to Ascot's King George Day. Having had such a wonderful time at the Derby, how could I say no?
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Earlier on in the year when my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to go to the races with him, I wasn't sure. I instantly worried about the dress code, what I would wear and how I would adhere to the rules put in place. He invited me to The Epsom Derby in the Queen Elizabeth II stand. 

A Day At The Epsom Derby - What I Wore In The Queen Elizabeth II Stand

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 • , ,


Earlier on in the year when my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to go to the races with him, I wasn't sure. I instantly worried about the dress code, what I would wear and how I would adhere to the rules put in place. He invited me to The Epsom Derby in the Queen Elizabeth II stand. 
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I love clothes. My mum even told me off last week for buying too many, and I guess she's got a point. But that said, if I like something, feel confident in something and know for a fact I'll get my wear out of it, of course I'm going to buy it. 

I Loved It...So I Bought It In Three Colours

Sunday, 25 May 2025 •


I love clothes. My mum even told me off last week for buying too many, and I guess she's got a point. But that said, if I like something, feel confident in something and know for a fact I'll get my wear out of it, of course I'm going to buy it. 
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It's been the longest time since I opened up my personal laptop and loaded up my blog. I even thought I'd forgotten my laptop's password, it had been that long.

It's Been A While

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 •


It's been the longest time since I opened up my personal laptop and loaded up my blog. I even thought I'd forgotten my laptop's password, it had been that long.
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Hello guys! I am so sorry for being MIA this year. Actually, I'm going to stop apologising for not blogging as regularly as I used to because I'm no longer a 16-year-old student with bucket loads of free time – I'm a fully-fledged adult with a full-time job, a career and dreams. 

Manifesting My Dream Job

Sunday, 18 August 2024 • ,



Hello guys! I am so sorry for being MIA this year. Actually, I'm going to stop apologising for not blogging as regularly as I used to because I'm no longer a 16-year-old student with bucket loads of free time – I'm a fully-fledged adult with a full-time job, a career and dreams. 
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Valentine's Day is here once again and like every other year in my life when this time has rolled around, I'm single and turning to self-love and self-care to celebrate this day filled with love and affection. And honestly, what better way to celebrate Valentine's than with a big 'ole pamper session? And thanks to LUSH and their annual Valentine's Day collection, I can have the best V-Day pamper in existence... but what will I be using?

Lavishing Myself With Self-Love And Self-Care This Valentine's Day With LUSH

Saturday, 10 February 2024 • ,


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Valentine's Day is here once again and like every other year in my life when this time has rolled around, I'm single and turning to self-love and self-care to celebrate this day filled with love and affection. And honestly, what better way to celebrate Valentine's than with a big 'ole pamper session? And thanks to LUSH and their annual Valentine's Day collection, I can have the best V-Day pamper in existence... but what will I be using?
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I'm 26 and I officially think I'm having a quarter life crisis. My life, as a whole, is amazing. I've got everything a girl my age could possibly want, and that's not lost on me in the slightest. But this year I'll be 27 and I've never even kissed anybody – tragic, right? 

Quarter Life Crisis? But, Wait... My Life Is *Truly* Amazing

Sunday, 28 January 2024 •


I'm 26 and I officially think I'm having a quarter life crisis. My life, as a whole, is amazing. I've got everything a girl my age could possibly want, and that's not lost on me in the slightest. But this year I'll be 27 and I've never even kissed anybody – tragic, right? 
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[Some products were gifted to me as PR samples – these have been marked with an '*']

Christmas is only a matter of weeks away, and if I'm honest, this year has been the most organised I've ever been. Ever. I had most of my Christmas presents bought by the end of August, which I guess isn't a hard feat considering I have a tiny family that really only comprises of my mum and cat. But either way, I like to think of myself as pretty prepared and organised... I am a Virgo after all. 

Christmas Gifting 2023 – The Most Luxurious Gifts Handpicked By Me

Sunday, 26 November 2023 •


[Some products were gifted to me as PR samples – these have been marked with an '*']

Christmas is only a matter of weeks away, and if I'm honest, this year has been the most organised I've ever been. Ever. I had most of my Christmas presents bought by the end of August, which I guess isn't a hard feat considering I have a tiny family that really only comprises of my mum and cat. But either way, I like to think of myself as pretty prepared and organised... I am a Virgo after all. 
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Christmas is officially within sight, and with that, comes the excitement for the run up to the most wonderful time of the year. And if you're anything like me, you probably adore the run up to Christmas more than the day itself, and this is exactly why it's paramount to make sure you make the run up incredibly magical and special. 

Christmas Gifting 2023 – LUSH Christmas Buds Advent Calendar Review

Thursday, 16 November 2023 • ,


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Christmas is officially within sight, and with that, comes the excitement for the run up to the most wonderful time of the year. And if you're anything like me, you probably adore the run up to Christmas more than the day itself, and this is exactly why it's paramount to make sure you make the run up incredibly magical and special. 
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[ad-pr visit – I was gifted the Simply Windsor Afternoon Tour trip by Golden Tours]

As a huge fan of the Royal Family, when I got offered the opportunity to go to Windsor Castle on an afternoon coach trip, I just couldn't pass. I had always wanted to visit Windsor – both the town and the castle – so it was truly a dream to travel from London with Golden Tours.

Exploring London: Windsor Castle Edition With Golden Tours

Sunday, 29 October 2023


[ad-pr visit – I was gifted the Simply Windsor Afternoon Tour trip by Golden Tours]

As a huge fan of the Royal Family, when I got offered the opportunity to go to Windsor Castle on an afternoon coach trip, I just couldn't pass. I had always wanted to visit Windsor – both the town and the castle – so it was truly a dream to travel from London with Golden Tours.


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I'm just a tad older than Taylor Swift was when she had just released her 1989 album for the first time back in 2014, and now I'm 26 and vowing to live my best 1989 era as she releases her iconic Taylor's Version of the hit record. 

Living Life In My 1989 Era Nine Years After I First Did

Thursday, 26 October 2023 • , ,


I'm just a tad older than Taylor Swift was when she had just released her 1989 album for the first time back in 2014, and now I'm 26 and vowing to live my best 1989 era as she releases her iconic Taylor's Version of the hit record. 
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