MAJOR HAUL ALERT!

Hello my beautiful readers (if there's even anyone reading this!) I am so sorry for the lack of "blog" posts. Everything seems to revolve around a Youtube video on here nowadays and I apologise but sometimes I feel it's better to visualise a certain topic or idea rather than describe it in detail through words. 

Lately I've felt much more drawn to making videos rather than putting fingers to keys. I'm sure you can agree that not only is this frustrating for me but also to anybody who enjoys reading my blog! I did mention in the last post that I have some blog ideas that I'm working on and they're still being worked on. I just happen to be working at the pace of a snail...

Sorry, again! But to (hopefully) make it up to you, here is my newest haul video which includes a tiny life update at the very end. 

This video has everything from Primark to Disney so something for everyone! I really hope you enjoy the video and if you do then leave me a comment telling me just that!

Thanks a lot for sticking with me and holding out for a real blog some time soon. I have a million ideas, it's just a case of being able to find the time to sit down and put 100% into my writing. 

Much love and other things xo

Wishlist Wonders #1

Hello there! I've decided to do a regular Wishlist blog post so all you lovely readers can see what items I'm lusting after and see if there's anything to tickle your tastebuds as well. 

Let's get started!

#1 - ASOS CURVE Skater Dress In Summer Blurred Floral - £45.00

I first saw this dress being worn by the lovely Louise (Sprinkle of Glitter) and immediately wanted it, no dare I say, needed it. The colours are so bright and vibrant and I adore the sweetheart neckline. The dress is skater style so I enjoy the fact it has soft pleats into the skirt section which travels away from the body in a fit and flare style hiding any lumps or bumps I may feel self-conscious about. Definitely a much wanted addition for my summer wardrobe, I just wish the price were a little less. Alas, I shall wait for the inevitable sale price to roll around before I purchase this key wardrobe item. 

#2 - Yours Clothing Black and Pink Tropical Print Popper Dress - £30.00 NOW £19.00

When I feel a little stressed out I thoroughly enjoy 'window' internet shopping. That's exactly what led me to find this little beauty of a dress. Yours Clothing is a Plus Size website and store that I absolutely adore and they have some really gorgeous pieces in a price bracket that's not too expensive. As you can tell from the previous ASOS CURVE dress, I'm all about the florals this season and this Tropical Print dress is no exception. I specifically love the front 'popper' button fastening which runs the entire length of the piece. I also adore the cut out detail to the back of the dress. Reduced from £30 to £19.00 makes this dress even more of a bargain and definitely earns a place on my Wishlist!
#3 - New Look Gold Cat Face Ring - £2.99 I'm not really a jewellery kind of person. I have a few key pieces that I wear every day without fail for sentimental reasons, but when I saw this adorable little kitty kat ring I just fell in love. I have a small obsession with cats at the moment (not sure where this has stemmed from as I've never had a cat, nor do I know anyone with a cat!) and this is just an adorable gold ring. It's a fun accessory which I feel I could add to any outfit this festival season and being priced at less than £3 I feel it's a bargain to be had. 
#4 - New Look Cream and Gold Stud Embellished Bowler Bag - £24.99 It's all about the studs for me! My shoes have studs on, my jackets have studs on, my t-shirts have studs on and so I only feel it's fair to want a bag with studs on it too! This embellished bowler bag in cream and gold is a perfect fit for the summer. It's the type of bag I can take when I go on long train journeys to visit friends over the summer and big enough to fit my iPad mini and makeup bag in too! I also feel I could wear a fairly plain outfit and this chic bag will effortlessly add a dash of excitement to it. 
So there you have it, the first instalment of Wishlist Wonders which will become a regular topic on this old blog of mine. If you enjoyed this then please leave me a comment telling me so and link me to an item that's currently on your wishlist. Thanks for reading!
Much love and other things xo

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Hello there! Today's blog comes to you from a 27 degree (that's centigrade) heatwave here in the North of England! I do feel for the southerners, you're probably in humidity hell down there so keep well hydrated and stay safe where ever you may be.

Today I did something which for me is a pretty big deal. I made my first youtube video! *gasp* here's a little screen shot from it while it uploads.

 I will edit the video into this post once it has uploaded.

It's something I've wanted to do for a while but I've never felt quite confident enough or interesting to really pull it off. But then I had a wondrous realisation; you don't need to be anything other than you to pull something off successfully! It's like a blog or any other creative outlet. If people are interested in what you're talking/writing about then they'll watch/read it and that's all there is to it. As long as you're passionate and committed to your art then you can't go far wrong in life. 

This lead me to thinking about all the times I've held back from doing something for the first time just because I felt like my attempt or what I could achieve wouldn't be as markedly impressive as others. And I realised pretty quickly that that's a rubbish way to look at things. If you go through life evaluating yourself against your peers it's going to be a very long and miserable road you will travel along, my friend. 

I feel like we're currently in a culture where we are very much focused on how successful or popular our internet pages are i.e. how many twitter followers, tumblr followers, Facebook friends etc. I'll be honest, I've got two twitter pages - one has 167 followers and the other 27. My tumblr has 615 followers and my Facebook friend count is around 200. This blog of mine has a grand total of....0 followers. And this is the online space I'm most truthful and most proud of, so I don't care!

Basically, in a very round about way, I'm trying to say don't spend too long dwelling on the fact your friend has more twitter followers or more people reblog their posts on tumblr. It simply does not matter. Don't be afraid to try something for the first time. Do a sketch, make a video, write a song, knit a scarf! Be creative and inspiring to others, but above all else, be yourself. 

Much love and other things xo

P.S. If you've read this post, tell me when was the last time you did something for the first time? Leave me a comment below! xo

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Leaping into the unknown

Well, hello there. First blog post from yours truly; not going to lie, I'm pretty nervous but hey ho that's what life's all about! Putting yourself out there and opening yourself up to shiny, new things!

So I thought I would use this first blog post to write a little bit about myself. My name is Heather-Louise but only my mother uses this "Sunday name" when I'm in a spot of bother...so Heather is just fine on its own! I'm currently 23 years of age and I live in a not-so-sunny seaside town in the North of England. This is my face when I've made an effort to look half decent for an evening out on the town (a rare occasion might I add!)...

I am currently in full time employment, which provides security but not fulfilment. This leads to spending the majority of my day dreaming about things I could be doing to make the world a little bit better. Living inside of my head can only be described as a whirlwind of sparkle, magic and unicorns. I'm very imaginative and hopefully one day I'll bundle all of these ideas into a book for everyone to read and enjoy (or at least get a good giggle out of it!) I also write lyrics, short stories and like to sing a song every now and again.

As far as a category of a blog - I'm not going to make any promises; as this will only lead to disappointment one way or another. One thing I can say is that it will be filled with things about my life; whether that's plus size OOTDs, or my thoughts on a new film, or a book I've finished - who can say! It's a blog about me and all of the weird and wonderful adventures I've been on or am about to embark on. 

As for the blog title; it's a lyric taken from the amazing musical "Loserville" - very tongue in cheek and in no way is this a way to attempt to validate the fact I'm not weird... Ahem! Also incidentally my twitter handle is @weirdaboutme so if you'd like to give me a follow then do feel free!  

Much love and other things xo