• Outfits

    Outfit – Fantastic Beasts!

    First post of 2019 and it’s an outfit post! OMG! Can you believe it!? I know, I know. I actually got off my butt and took pictures of what I’m wearing! I do hope you enjoy my first OOTD for the year! It’s probably no surprise, but I LOVE Harry Potter. LOVE! I’ve eyed off many of the Black Milk Harry Potter pieces over the numerous collections they’ve released. The Dobby Play Dress is one of my dream pieces. When the House cuff pants went on sale, I decided to bite the bullet and try them out. Pants and I aren’t generally friends. Being an apple shape, I always find…

  • 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…

  • Fashion

    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

    Catching Up & Quick Pics!

    I feel like I’m behind on everything! I’ve been light on the blog posts, due to being busy. Me! Busy! It was kind of nice! I also have 105 blog posts on my reader to catch up on! I’m slowly making progress now! Left, is what I wore when I went and watched Harry Potter! I had to nerd it up! If it was colder I would have worn my Gryffindor jacket! Right, Henry deciding that Mummy is the ultimate play thing! Friday night was my boyfriends works Christmas party! I wore my loved ASOS Curve lace dress. It was a great night at a pub in Norwood! So much…