• Fashion

    Harry Potter Character Style Inspiration – Part Two

    This is Part Two in the guest post series by Vanessa from Nessbow. You can read part one HERE. Luna Lovegood. by nessbow featuring tutu skirts Luna Lovegood There’s nothing wrong with being a bit weird.  Sometimes it’s fun to let your eccentric side out to play.  Take your inspiration from oddball Luna by mixing and matching bright colours, floaty fabrics and fun prints.  Luna likes jewellery that’s made from everyday objects, such as corks, buttons and even radishes.  Don’t worry too much about making sure that everything matches, looking a bit strange is half the fun. Professor McGonagall by nessbow featuring a crochet stocking Professor McGonagall The thing I…

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    Harry Potter Character Style Inspiration – Part One

    I’m really excited to have Ness take over my blog for a Harry Potter inspired fashion post. I love Vanessa and have found her to be such an inspiration to my fashion choices. She’s not afraid to wear what she wants and she always looks so fabulous doing so. Make sure you take the time to go and visit her blog. Make sure you check back in a few days for Part Two! Hello XL as Life readers!  My name is Vanessa and I normally blog over at Nessbow.  However, today I’m taking a break from my own site and writing a guest post for Natalie.  How exciting!  I love…

  • Everyday

    The Darling Den – Living Room / Kitchen / Office

    I’m starting to freak out. In 2 weeks we get the keys to the new place, and I feel like I have 10972310973 things to do. In my head, i’ve been trying to figure out how i’m going to organise everything. How will I fit everything? What do I need to buy? What kind of lounge do I need? Will the bench in the kitchen move? As a refresher, you can see the room I’m talking about in this post HERE. In the main room I need to fit the kitchen area, a full fridge, and storage space for food/cookware. I need a lounge, a place to put my TV,…

  • Fashion

    Current Inspiration!

    Stripe Bow Skirt is by Domino Dollhouse | Sequin zipped jacket is by Balmain | Top Middle Image is from Carmakoma One of the annoying things about the internet is often credit gets lost from places. I’ve added what links I know, others you may find on my Tumblr or Pinterest boards. If you know where an image has come from, or if it is yours, please let me know so I can credit. Other things i’m loving – Pops of neon – Coloured Jeans – Comfy jumpers – Bright lipsticks.  

  • Fashion,  Hair & Beauty

    Current Inspiration.

    I got a fair amount of positive feedback about my last ‘Current Inspiration‘ post. I always find myself saving images that I love, so I figured I may do one of these inspiration posts once a month to unload some of the images. Everytime The Carpenters Daughter post a new pic on facebook, I find myself right click-saving. To me, they are layering perfection! Blonde Bedhead. Ms Fitz One of the annoying things about the internet is often credit gets lost from places. I’ve added what links I know, others you may find on my Tumblr or Pinterest boards. If you know where an image has come from, or if it is yours, please let me…