A Yellow Dream! Bargain Find From Monki.

A Yellow Dream! Bargain Find From Monki.









When I went to Norway to visit my daughter and my friends I went to Monki who had a sale on and I found this amazing yellow dream of a dress for only around £12!!! I saw it as soon as I came into the store and I had to have it. Monki isn't a plus size store as such, but they have a lot of oversized clothes so go and try their clothes on!!! They go up to XL and this dress fit me perfectly as you can see. For reference I'm a size 26/28 on top and size 22/24 bottom. :-) 








I paired the dress with a vest top from Primark and some fishnet cycling shorts from Boohoo and just my normal undies under for a see through effect. I was visiting a big museum in Oslo the day I was wearing this dress, but walking around in Oslo showing off my underwear felt rather liberating despite my age and I felt like a princess in this dress all day. Definitely out of my comfort zone, but would definitely do it again cause I loved this outfit. I might just wear my bra and panties under next time for even more of a wow factor. Great dress for a warm day and so cute! 

Sorry for the bad filming in the video!!! :-( 


Mookie xx

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Your First Piercing

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Your First Piercing




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If you’re thinking of getting a piercing and you’re unsure where to begin then don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you’ve been considering it for years or you’ve only just started to warm to the idea of getting a piercing, you need to be sure you’re making the right decision. Luckily, there are lots of questions you can ask yourself to ensure you’re doing exactly that. From deciding on the right type of piercing to setting yourself a budget, the more questions you’re asking the better. With that in mind, here are 5 things to consider before getting your first piercing: 

What Piercing Would You Like?

One of the first things you need to consider is the type of piercing you would like. Whether you’ve already got a strong idea or you need to do a little bit of research, it’s often much easier to book an appointment if you know what piercing it is you want. For most, the store you’re visiting will have specific staff for a range of piercings, so this means they will be able to book you in with the person who is best suited for the job. For a guide to different piercings, you can visit this site here. 

What Is Your Budget?

Once you know what piercing you want to get, you can start to think about your budget. Whether you’re getting a nose piercing or you’re having your ears pierced, the prices are going to vary depending on where you go. If you’re on a strict budget, you may find that it’s necessary to shop around first. For more information when it comes to nose piercing and nose piercing studs, you can visit this site here. 

Where Will You Be Getting It Done?

Another important thing to consider is where you’re going to be getting your piercing done, as chances are there will be a number of different places available to you. Whether you’re going to your local tattoo shop or a local jeweller, there are lots of places to get piercings and each of them has their own benefits. For a guide to where to get a piercing, you can visit this site here. 

Do You Need To Book An Appointment?

Although some places offer walk-in appointments, you may need to think about whether or not it’s necessary to book an appointment in advance. If you’re going for something that is a little more complicated, it may be required. 

Have You Thought About Aftercare?

Finally, you need to think about aftercare. Once you have had your piercing you need to do all that you can to keep yourself from getting an infection. 

With lots of questions to ask yourself before you get your first piercing, you can be sure you’re as prepared as you can be. What else do you need to consider? Did we miss anything off of the list? Let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below.

What Do Your Glasses Say About You

What Do Your Glasses Say About You

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If you haven’t asked yourself this question lately, then now is the time to do so. Glasses can say quite a bit about your personality. They might give others the impression that you’re creative or that you are a risk-taker. Here are some insights into what different frames say about you.

Colourful Eyeglasses

If you wear glasses with red frames or another bold colour, then you are making the statement that you are a creative person. You are not looking at what is trendy but, instead, want to stand out and be original.
Bright colours for eyewear also show that you are an outgoing person. The great hue of your frames is not going to hide you in a crowd, and that’s a good thing! Get the attention of others, whether you are a painter, writer, or another artistic type.

Tortoise Shell Glasses

Tortoiseshell Burberry glasses and sunglasses make a great fashion statement. They are accessories that complete your outfit well as they match any colour of clothing and suit both trendy and classic styles. Plus, when you choose a designer brand like Burberry, you are more likely to get a quality item.
Also, tortoiseshell frames are reminiscent of the movie Thelma & Louise. Remember that Susan wore a pair? Channel your feminist spirit with a similar look!

Rimless Frames

If you are wearing rimless or semi-rimless frames, then you are likely a minimalist at heart. You have a lifestyle that gives you everything you need, without any drama.
Also, you don’t want to hide behind your glasses. That’s why you choose rimless eyeglasses that open up your beautiful face. If you like wearing makeup, it’s easy to see eyeshadows with the rimless or semi-rimless styles.

Large Circular Glasses

Are you known for having a unique style or always doing things differently than others? If so, then you might wear big round glasses or want a pair of them.
This type of look is one that women and men tend to appreciate too when they have a love of all things vintage. The big frames are reminiscent of old Hollywood, so that makes sense.

Eyewear with Bling

If you like everything that is trending, from clothing to home decor, then you will want to be just as in-style with your eyeglasses and sunglasses. Therefore, you wear frames that have ornate ornaments on the sides or the front that are attention-grabbing.
You might choose frames that have diamonds set in them. Or, perhaps you like ones that have gold flakes. The point here is that the glasses are trendy and functional at the same time.

Final Words on Creating the Look You Want

Sometimes you want to change up your look. Getting new prescription glasses and sunglasses are a great way to do so.
You might even consider getting two different pairs so that you can change your appearance throughout the week, depending on your mood. Have fun with fashion and step outside confidently, knowing that you look amazing!


Mookie


Outfits From My Phone Gallery

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Why Move When You Can Improve?

Why Move When You Can Improve?

Do you stay or do you go? A large dilemma for most homeowners is whether they should stay in their property and renovate, or move to a new one with more space. The cost of moving is, of course, higher than the cost of upscaling the home, which is the obvious draw of doing something more with the house. Improving the home is - however - a big job. 

Homeowners have a lot of planning to do if they decide to improve the home instead of moving to a new property. The trouble is that there must be adherence to the law, too. For example, a permitted development in a conservation area may not be allowed to include a few things, and so it’s important to know whether it will be legal for you! Below, we’ve got five things to be mindful of when it comes to those home improvements. 
Two Light Red and White Pillar Candles Beside Pink Orchid Flowers in Kitchen
  1. Think About Your Neighbours. If you have an extension idea that you are planning, then you need to think about your neighbours and their right to natural light. If you build an extension that blocks out what your neighbours need, there are going to be issues.
  2. Extra Bathrooms. Did you know that you can now place toilets in the home wherever you need to? It used to be the case that you would have to install a door lobby between the toilet and another room and that was designed to stop smells. This is pretty much the best thing to happen for homeowners, as now you don't have to worry about where you place your toilet! Your architect should be able to help you with the building regulations, too.
  3. How High Is Your Ceiling? If you want to extend the rooms in your home upward, you can do so as long as you are sensible. There is no longer minimum ceiling height to worry about, but you want to have at least 2.1m of height from floor to ceiling.
  4. Think About An Added Room. If you really want to improve your home, what about adding a new room entirely? You could add more storage to your home with plenty of space added. A new room could be as small as you like for storage, or big enough to have an extra bedroom. No matter which way you look at it, you can use a new room to make improvements.
  5. Renovate The Basement. Your basement could be very useful to you if you gut it out and get it set up for a new bedroom suite or living area. You could convert the basement into a huge new kitchen, or you could even add a whole wall made of windows so that you can see directly into the home, too. There is so much that you can do with the money and space when you have the time!

If you want to move to a bigger home, you can do so, but remember that you need to spend time searching for a home, listing your existing house and packing. Why move when you can improve?

What Type Of Holiday Should I Choose? The Ultimate Family Break Guide

What Type Of Holiday Should I Choose? The Ultimate Family Break Guide

Holidays are one of the most exciting events that you can do together as a family. However, they can also be a source of much confusion and procrastination as well. After all, there are so many options available, how can you possibly know that you are making the right choice for the perfect family break? Well, instead of sitting around scratching your head, check out my ultimate holiday type guide below. Something that should make your final holiday choice that much easier. 


Catering options
Most people start with accommodation options, but I think what you really need to consider first of all is catering. After all, it's no good picking a gorgeous hotel if they don't offer the meals that you and the family will need on-site. 
With that in mind, there are two main catering options to consider. The first is the legendary all-inclusive, which literally male that all meals are included in the price you pay. Of course, you can expect these types of breaks to cost a bit more when you book. Although it may work out cheaper, in the long run, to go all-inclusive as a family. Especially if your kids will want lots of soft drinks and snacks during the day. After all, all those things can really add up. 
However, having said that, you need to be careful to read the small print when blowing an all-inclusive break. The reason being that not all of them include snacks. Some have other restrictions, such as only offering house alcohol to adults rather than name brands too. Which it is smart to be aware of before you book. 
At completely the other end of the spectrum to all-inclusive, you have self-catering. This is when you prepare your own meals for the family while you are away. Although, whoever gets the job of doing this ain't getting much of a break! Of course, you can also go self-catering and then go out to eat every night instead. Something that can work really well if you find yourself in a European location where meals are a little cheaper than in the UK. 


Accommodation options 
Once you have established the type of catering option you and your family will want, it's time to consider your style of accommodation. In fact, there is a massive range of options when it comes to accommodation from camping to caravaning. You may even wish to stay in a fancy hotel in the middle of a city? 
You also may wish to consider leasing a holiday rental for your family break. In fact, this can work particularly well because you won't be restricted by the set meal times, or lack of space that staying in a hotel as a larger group can put on you. In fact, by leasing an apartment or house, you can get a real 'home away from home' feeling that the kids will surely appreciate. All while getting to explore a new location and take a break as well. 
Of course, these are not the only accommodation styles that are available to you as a family. You may wish to try something else instead, such as a cruise. In fact, cruises can be very successful choices for families for several reasons. 


The first is that they tend to have lots of entertainment onboard. Something that will keep the kids amused all through the day, and so give the parents a rest. Additionally, because they stop off in some of the world's most exciting places and ports, you are only ever a few days away from exploring a new and fascinating city. Something that can provide a great pace to a family holiday, balancing both relaxation and activity. 
You may even wish to try one of the cruise and stay holidays that are now available for your family. These being a combination of a traditional cruise with the option to customise stays in places of interest. Something that means you can get the benefit of both types of holiday all in the same break. 
Travel options 
There is another consideration that you need to think about when it comes to boosting your family break, and that is how you will travel to arrive at your destination. In fact, even if you are going on a cruise, you will still need to get to the part where your journey begins. 
The options for travel tend to be overland by vehicles such as self-driving a car or on a bus tour or flying by plane. Although some families may wish to take a ferry to certain places. The thing to remember here is that the more extended and more restrictive your travel option, the more difficult it will be to believe it with the kids. 


Therefore if you have a choice between a long haul plane trip and a shorter drive and ferry crossing, going for the latter is often the best choice. After all, if you self-drive, the kids can get comfy and spread out in the car, and you can stop for a break when needed. Something that means you won't all be exhausted before you have even reached your holiday destination. 
Alternatively, it's always possible to combine the travel option of your trip, with the accommodation. Something you can do by hiring an RV and going on a road trip. In fact, such breaks can be particularly exciting for kids as you can stop and visit places and see landscapes along the way. 
Location options 
Finally, another consideration you need to make is where in the world you and your family would like to visit. In fact, the world truly is your oyster! Yes, it can be challenging to navigate long haul flights with younger kids. However, such breaks can be a very educational and horizon-broadening experience for them. 


However, do not forget that there are often some pretty amazing places to visit and holiday closer to home. In fact, visiting Uk counties such as Cumbria and Northumberland are next on our family’s holiday list! 

Overcoming The Causes Of Low Self-Esteem

Overcoming The Causes Of Low Self-Esteem



Low self-esteem can affect everything in your life. It can affect how you see yourself. It can affect your perception of how others see you. And it can affect what you do in life, or, as is more likely the case, what you don't do in life.


So, let's be honest. Having low self-esteem sucks, as it's not something any of us want. We want to feel confident in our skin. We want to feel confident around others. And we want to have the confidence to live our lives without limitations.


Thankfully, we don't have to live with low self-esteem forever. By getting to the root causes of why we lack confidence, we can usually take steps to overcome them. It's easier said than done, we know, but to boost the way we think about ourselves, we really do need to try.


Below, we list some of the root causes of low self-esteem. We also offer a few suggestions to overcome them. Have a read, and if you relate, do what you can to give yourself a more confident outlook in life. 

Cause #1: Feeling negative about the way we look


Hey, none of us are perfect, right? Even the celebs in the magazines we read have been digitally airbrushed to make them look their best. So, it doesn't matter if you aren't the epitome of heavenly beauty, although we're sure there are some aspects of you that are just fine. However, many of us make it matter, and this is partly because we compare ourselves to others and partly because we feel embarrassed about our imperfections. It might be an issue with reoccurring acne. It could be a broken smile because of gaps in our teeth. And there could be other aspects of ourselves that we don't like. 


So, what should you do if you relate to this point?


Well, you should stop comparing yourself to others for a start. Remember that everybody is different, so even though somebody else might have particular features that you wish you had, try to think of your best features instead of dwelling on what you don't have. Embrace your natural beauty and fear not how others look or what they think of you. 


Secondly, change what you can if you think it will help your self-confidence. Speak to your doctor about any skin problems you are having. Have comfortable dentures fitted if you are missing any teeth. And if there are any other cosmetic changes you could make for the benefit of yourself, and not for the benefit of others, then consider them. When you are able to look your best, you can feel your best, so do what you can if you are sure your confidence will be lifted as a consequence. 


Cause #2: Other people




People can be so unkind. They can say and do things to us that make us feel poorly about ourselves. A put down here and a snooty glare there can make us wither up inside and feel terrible. Of course, other people are not always the problem. Our low self-esteem can create false perceptions, so with oversensitivity, we can assume other people are belittling us. Sometimes, we also take offence when people don't like or respond to us. We assume that it is something we have done or said to turn them against us. Again, this perception is due to the oversensitivity that can be created by low self-esteem.


So, what should you do if you relate to this point?


Well, while it's easier said than done, we know, but try not to take the unkindness of others to heart. There might be people in your life who genuinely do make you feel bad about yourself, but you don't have to let their words or actions hurt you. In fact, it is they who have a problem, as their personalities clearly aren't A-grade! 


Secondly, know that it's okay for you to stand up for yourself. If somebody hurts you, tell them how you feel. Even if they don't make any attempt to apologise, you will feel better for saying something rather than nothing in retaliation.


You should also ditch those people who constantly put you down. Be it a so-called 'friend,' work colleague, or even a neighbour, spend as little time as you can with them. Instead, look for those people who will lift you up and make you feel good about yourself, and spend time with them.


And finally, remember that not everybody will get on with you. You can't please everybody, and you can't make them be your friends. It's a fact of life. So again, find the people you can draw close to, and don't worry about the rest. 


Cause #3: Past mistakes


Mistakes happen! As we said before, none of us are perfect. We can screw up in all kinds of ways, be that in our workplaces, our relationships, and in our attempts to try something new. When mistakes happen, we can start to feel like failures. We hesitate before taking those steps in life that could cause us to fail again. Because we then place limits on ourselves, we can compound those feelings of low self-esteem because we feel terrible about not having more confidence to be better. And we can also suffer from low confidence because of the guilt we feel, especially if our mistakes have impacted on another. 


So, what can you do if you relate to this point?


Well, action is better than inaction. Rather than let your failings defeat you, you should make attempts to try again. You could take educational and personal development courses to better yourself, as they might give you the confidence you need. You could also seek advice from others, as with their support, you might be able to overcome those aspects of your life that have caused you to make mistakes.


You should also make amends with others if your mistakes have hurt them. While they might be hesitant to trust you again, doing something to apologise is better than doing nothing. 


And finally, rather than dwell on your past mistakes, think about the things you have done well in life instead. By focussing on your good points, you might start to build your confidence levels, and have greater impetus to build on your positives. 


So, if you suffer from low self-esteem, consider what you might need to do to improve the way you feel. Consider our suggestions, and then look elsewhere online for other advice. You deserve to feel good about yourself, so confront those obstacles that are affecting your confidence levels, and do what you can to eliminate them.




How to Build a New Lifestyle Abroad

How to Build a New Lifestyle Abroad

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Everyone dreams of a magical lifestyle abroad. Maybe you imagine yourself strolling down a Parisian boulevard or drinking the perfect espresso in Rome. Perhaps the dazzling city lights of New York are more up your street or the cool vibes of Melbourne could be tempting. 

Wherever you dream about settling down and whichever city you go for, you have to be prepared for a bit of a culture shock. It doesn’t matter how much research you do or how many holidays you have, actually living in a new place is always going to be different. 

So, here are a few tips to help you settle in. 

Be Wary of Homesickness

Moving to a new area is a good chance to start again, or at least discover a new side to yourself. But beware of changing too much. Completely overhauling your life in a new place can easily lead to homesickness - a craving to go back to what you know, even if it wasn't for you. 

To combat homesickness, the best option is to continue with some familiar things and prepare for homesickness. So taking a Firestick with you and set up a VPN might be good so that you can watch TV from home - see troypoint.com for instructions. Figuring out a way to get in touch with friends and family back home is also really important. 

Explore Your New Area

Just as you would explore a new city on holiday, you should start to explore your new local area. Going on a walking tour is often a good way to get to know a new city because you will start to learn the routes to various places. However, do be aware that these tours often focus on tourist spots, not necessarily the places you need to find! 

One of the best ways to get to know a new city is to allow yourself to get lost. Simply going for a wander and see where you end up will help you to create a kind of map in your head, connecting the places you usually frequent. Getting lost is also one of the best ways to discover hidden locations such as bars and cafes that tourists rarely visit. 

Get Involved and Make Friends 

Going out to meet people can be daunting but there are plenty of opportunities in most cities. Going to classes, frequenting the same cafes or bars and getting to know the people around you is a good start. You could also start to build your friendship group by inviting friends of friends. This is actually a great way to meet like-minded people if you are shy because everyone will be pre-vetted! 

Building a new lifestyle won’t happen unless you are willing to put yourself out there and make new friends. It might feel weird to begin with but the more you start to integrate yourself with the local community, the more like home it will feel. But the best advice is to simply take your time to adapt.