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The LRD | QueenBeady

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Coat Matalan | Dress C/O New Look | Shoes Dorothy Perkins

I’m just gonna put it out there. I’m brave. I’m brave for wearing this (stunner of a) dress in what felt like minus fifty million degrees. But all in the name of love! Yes, I’m talking about VDAY! That annual, yearly day of the year that gets everyone in to that “marmite” type of conversation. You either love it or you hate it. Some feel it’s one big marketing ploy (which I think research shows it was!) or you get involved and enjoy this little love fest of day. Hey, it gives me the chance to wear this LRD (that’s short for Little Red Dress FYI) for the occasion.

LRD

Black Teddy Coat

Little Red Dress New Look Look Down

Little Red Dress New Look

QueenBeady LRD

Either way it’s nice day to celebrate a relationship, be it with another half or a best friend. My mum would make sure every year that my sister and I had a little valentines day card with a big fat ? in it along with a DVD or cuddly toy. I mean, how cute is that? I’m all on board for sweet little gestures like this because it can really make someone’s day.

Okay yes, I feel like I am working this outfit. And yes, there is a little bit of podge to work at (I will get rid of it goddammit.) but I have been on a diet this last week and I really feel a million times better about how I look already. This bright red dress is a pretty bold look from me as normally I’m more about the beige’s and blacks but for VDAY I really felt like pulling out the stops and stepping out of my comfort zone. In fact, people have said to me before that red really is my colour.

So, are you stuck for ideas on what you should do this Valentines Day 2K16 style? Boyfriend or not here are a few ideas you can do to celebrate.

  1. Just you and the girls? Get a big pamper kit ready and have a night of spa treatments. Chip in and get hold of a foot spa (I think you can pick them up pretty cheap from places like Argos/Tesco’s), a few of those 99p face masks from Primark and grab all your nail polishes for a night of pampering. Be sure to stick on a girly rom-com film for good measure!
  2. Wanna spend it with your other half? Why not have a little “throwback Thursday” and head to the first restaurant you ever went to. It’ll be sure to send chills down your spine remembering your first date or even your first kiss. New Look have an amazing range of V-day inspired dresses to make sure you are all glammed up for the occasion!
  3. More of the outdoorsy type? Do something a little different and book yourself on to an outdoor high ropes course, like Go Ape. It’s super fun and you can help one another guide your way through this fun assault course. Afterwards grab a bite to eat from a cool diner or burger joint, you are gonna need some fuel after tackling those tree’s.
  4. Completely alone? Get yourself a Netflix account and catch up on the amazing series, documentaries and films available. Did someone say Pretty Little Liars & popcorn?
  5. Grab brunch, Valentines doesn’t have to be all formal, sometimes it’s nice to just have a nice chilled out day watching the world go by, drinking endless mimosas and reading newspapers and enjoying one anothers company. It’s priceless.
  6. Last but not least, whether you are with someone or not, send someone you a love an anonymous valentines card. It’ll brighten their day up no end! After all, it’s the thought that counts.

Where will you be spending your Valentines Day this year? Do you think you might have a go at one of the ideas above? Let me know cos I would love to hear from you.

 

Bee xxx

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26 responses to “The LRD | QueenBeady”

  1. Robyn Taylor Avatar
    Robyn Taylor

    Love this so much, and you look so beaut! Can’t go wrong with a LRD! I’m spending mine on my own in a pit of sadness because my boyf is away on holiday *insert extreme grumpy face* but we’re celebrating it the day after! And I’m opting for lots of pizza.

    Robyn / http://www.phasesofrobyn.com

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh Robyn – I just wanna snog everyone’s face off. I know it’s not normally my usual style as such that I post on here so was really apprehensive so it’s so nice to hear lovely things, especially when your confidence isn’t always that great! EAT ALL THE PIZZA. I totally, 100% think you need to do this.
      Bee xxx

  2. megsiobhan Avatar
    megsiobhan

    That’s such a lovely dress, and you look gorgeous in it! I’m on my own this valentine’s unless someone mysteriously steps forward and makes themselves known to me hahaha.

    Meg | A Little Twist Of…

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh Meg, thank you so much! I’m sure there will be an eligible suitor wanting to take you out, otherwise go get your glad rags on and have a date night with your girls!
      Bee xxx

  3. Sophie Cliff Avatar

    This colour suits you SO much xxx

    Sophie Cliff

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Thank you Sophie! I felt pretty okayish in this! Hehe!
      Bee xxx

  4. Gemma Avatar

    OH MY LORDY!!!! You look all kinds of beaut – I bloody love your outfit posts Bee XX

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Gemma, could you be any cuter? Thank you so much.
      Bee xxx

  5. Charlene Moore Avatar

    Oh my goodness, Bee, you look absolutely gorgeous! Red definitely IS your colour! And don’t you dare mention your ‘podge’ – I’d look like a beanpole wrapped in red fabric in this, but your curves are working it!

    x

    p.s. I love the idea of sending your other half an anonymous Valentine’s Day card – definitely going to stick my boyfriend’s in the post this year and a big question mark inside!

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh Charlene, why are you so lovely? Thank you. You’ve made my little day with your comment. We all rock it in our own, individual way don’t we? WE just need to embrace that & slowly but surely I am (phew!)

      Yes do it, it’s so cute. I’m such a loser, but it always is fun!

      Bee xxx

  6. JasminCharlotte Avatar

    You look amazing!! I love this so much. I’m not doing anything for Valentines day as I have to go up North to visit some family but maybe we will do something small later in the week!

    Jasmin Charlotte

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Ohhhh, thank you so much ❤️ Ooh where are you heading? Anywhere nice?
      Bee xxx

  7. Kate Moxon Avatar

    Gal you in this dress is da bomb. <3

    Kate xxxx

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh Kate, you’ll make a gal blush ❤️ Thank you.
      Bee xxx

  8. Sarah Bristow Avatar
    Sarah Bristow

    You look so darn sexy!!! Ah yes everyone that said red is you colour is so so right. You look incredible!! I want to go out and get myself a red dress now please. I am really torn with Valentine’s day. I thought I ureallyliked the idea of it but this year when I actually have another half, I find that I cringe whenever I try and buy a Vday card! Why are they all so horrific?! I think I am more of the casual date type of person for valentine’s day. I love brunch and I think just doing something nice like this is more up my street. Oh and the outdoors stuff. Maybe a nice walk or something?

    Sarah xxx http://www.whatsasssays.com

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      SARAH, thank yooooooou! Losing 8lbs & putting on a red dress has seriously notched up my confidence. But it’s so lovely to hear people saying so many nice things. So again, thank you ❤️
      Sounds like me, I like the more casual approach too. Whatever you do, enjoy it.
      Bee xxx

      1. Sarah Bristow Avatar
        Sarah Bristow

        Congrats on losing 8 pounds! If it makes you feel good then that is all that matters 🙂 My absolute pleasure 🙂 Yes it is nice isn’t it that way. Thanks, and you 🙂 xxx

        1. QueenBeady Avatar

          Aw thank you! Trying to keep up the hard work. I’ll get there!
          Bee xxx

  9. Sophie Avatar

    YOU LOOK SO SASSY. Seriously that dress looks amazing on you. I need to be spending Valentines with you by the looks of it….. Also i have no plans. I will be watching Netflix and eating pizza. True love hey xxx
    http://www.fashionnomads.com

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh Sophie, what are you liiiiiike? Thank you. I kinda felt all the sassy feels in this!
      Your VDAY sounds pretty awesome to be fair. Do it, I think I’ll do that too!
      Bee xxx

  10. Laura Avatar

    Love these ideas! My man and I will be on a flight to Denmark on Valentine’s Day – my fave kind of gift 🙂 You look FAB in this outfit. What are you V-day plans?
    Laura | collectinglabels.com

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Well, I tell you what I won’t be doing, getting a flight to Denmark. I am so bloody jealous, I wanna gooooo! You lucky Devils. Thank you so much gorgeous.
      Bee xxx

  11. Alice Gorman Avatar
    Alice Gorman

    This dress looks so gorgeous on you! Suits your body so well 🙂

    I’m looking forward to a Valentines night in with my boyfriend and an indian takeaway. Also will be forcing him to watch You’ve Got Mail again. Such a gorgeous film!xx

    oneandthesame.co.uk

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Oh thank you so much Alice, that is such a lovely comment! You’ve made my day.
      Sounds like you are gonna have a real nice, cosy night in – I imagine we will be doing something similar. Netflix/DVDS and a takeaway, nom nom!
      Bee xxx

  12. Lucinda Kate Hurst Avatar
    Lucinda Kate Hurst

    OH my word… Bee you absolute fox (as always)!! You look absolutely stunning in this girl!
    Love Lucinda xxx

    1. QueenBeady Avatar

      Ohhhh Lucinda, thank you so much. Coming from THE FOX herself? Hehe!
      Bee xxx

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