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Bardot Babe | QueenBeady

DRESS Quiz Clothing | SHOES Gold Glitter Jimmy Choo’s

First things first, excuse the terrible photos. I was battling with the windy elements and it did not make for easy photo taking.
I wanted to share with you some of the treats that I managed to buy with the voucher I won from Quiz Clothing at the Blog Yorkshire Event which you can read about here! I couldn’t wait to spend the vouchers and after endlessly browsing the website it was time to visit a store where I could spend them.

To say I’ve always been wary of Quiz Clothing is an understatement. I have always seen the brand as quite a garish clothing company, but, after being assured times were changing at Quiz HQ my opinions have slowly started to change.

I managed to blag 3 items with my £50 voucher and I can’t wait to share the other pieces with you soon.
As soon as I walked in to the bright & airy store I was immediately drawn in by this dress. The pretty’’ ‘’porcelain’’ blue & white is so dainty but was saddened that my size was not available, but ever the optimistic I picked up the dress that was 2 sizes small & headed to the changing room. I’m glad I did because it fit! The stretchy, bodycon style material allowed for my rather, bigger bust and fit perfectly.

The floaty-ness of the dress makes me feel so girly & I cannot wait to wear this out on the final summer nights that we have.

Of course, a pretty dress warrants a pretty pair of shoes! So out came my magical, gold glittery Jimmy Choo’s that I wore for our wedding.

Have you bought anything from Quiz recently? I’d love to know what styles you went for?

Rebecca xxx

August 19, 2014
Boho Chic | QueenBeady

HAT New Look || DRESS Zara

This has to be my favourite dress in my wardrobe. Period. I bought this recently in the sale from Zara for a mere £15.99 and it was half price. I think I was drawn in by the gorgeous boho chic style to it, and the gorgeous crochet detail around the neck.

As much as I think I’d fit right in at a Festival (namely Coachella!) in this outfit, it wouldn’t exactly be the most practical dress for a festival, so excuse me whilst I go sit in a corner & cry.

The dress was purchased for my Cousins wedding at the beginning of August and I was so happy with this floaty number in pale pink that I just could not wait to wear it. Not only does it make me feel like a total Queen, but it has this super sexy low back which you can just about see.

I vamped it up a bit by teaming it with my bargain Fedora from New Look to give it that slightly edgier feel. I begrudgingly didn’t wear the hat to the wedding after much deliberation! (According to the Mr & my family it wouldn’t have been ‘’very wedding-y’’)

Of course this dress warranted a barefoot kind of approach! A la Nude Feet! So I hope they don’t creep you out too much.

Have you found anything in the sales that you are particularly taken with like I am with my Zara dress? I’d love to see what you’ve bought!

Rebecca xxx

August 17, 2014
Vintage Shopper | QueenBeady

HAT C/O THE HUT || JUMPER TOPSHOP || DRESS eBay || SHOES CAMDEN MARKET

When I started to put this outfit together I felt like I was having a ‘’Throwback Thursday’’ moment because it looked like I had just jumped out of the 70’s. Especially the light brown colour of the Topshop netted jumper. I literally cannot wait to wear it at Leeds Festival teamed with a cute pair of shorts!
The dress was a bargain find on eBay and cost me £3.98. I wanted a light cami dress for the Festival and didn’t want to spend a fortune, just in case it get’s ruined.

The shoes are such a delight and from Camden Market. My manager just handed them to me one day ‘You’re a size 5 right?’’ and plonked them on my desk, best boss ever? Yes, I think so!

As a rather larger, busted lady it was nice to wear an outfit that feels like I’m hiding them quite well!
I love to find bargains online & on the high street. All in all this out fit cost me less than £10. It’s not often you can say you have got a whole outfit for under a tenner, is it?

What’s the thriftiest outfit you have ever bought, I’d love to hear!

Rebecca xxx

August 12, 2014
Lace Vibes | QueenBeady

Hat New Look || Dress Primark || Lace Kimono Hidden Fashion || Shoes C/O Cloggs UK

So the imminent, yearly visit to Leeds Festival is very nearly upon us and it gives me great pleasure putting together so festival-worthy outfits for my favourite weekend of the year.

My main goal for this year was to find a floor length, lace kimono (Yes, I am still reminisicng over my own lace wedding gown from June. Give me a break okay?!) and I was determind to find one that didn’t break the bank but also looked good. I spent hours trawling the net when I came across Hidden Fashion – there website was filled with ridiculously cheap clothing items (I’m talking 99p cheap?!) and came across this gorgeous kimono for only £9.99. I was sold, so I hit ‘’add to basket’’.

My little flowery cami dress is so comfy! I urge you all to go out and buy one of these dresses, they are perfect for sunny, summer days & especially for festivals. At £5 it was a bargain!

Ever the one for a bargain, I picked up this funky maroon fedora in New Look for a mere £3 in the sale. I could not believe I had found something so cool and so on trend (Maroon is going to be BIG for AW 14/15) for three English Stirling pounds. Even the cashier was jealous of my little find!

You’ll notice I braided my hair ‘’Heidi Style’’ as I wanted to try something a little different to my hair. I think I will be rocking that style at Leeds Festival frequently, I loved how it made my hair so big!

Are you going to any festivals this year or have you been? How did you style your outfits for those long, summery, hazy days?
I for one cannot wait to be dancing in a field to some of the best music around in less than two weeks times!
Rebecca xxx

August 10, 2014
Snapshots of Sorrento & Pompeii | Queenbeady

We had obviously been bestowed with some absolutely glorious coastal sights so it was time for some real history.

If you live under a rock, the region of Napoli is home to Mount Vesuvius, the Volcano that spectacularly erupted and covered Pompeii & Herculaneum in molten lava. It left people running for their lives and sadly a lot of lives were lost.

Sounds horrendous? Yes.

Was I excited to see some dead bodies? Yes.

As disgusting/morbid/crazy/insert any other word here that describes something as positively scary as it sounds, I was so excited to see this and at every corner I was hoping to see a ‘’person’’ running for their lives.

Did I see that? No. Not until the end that is.

The site goes on for acres & acres, you forget you are walking around what was essentially a full blown City! I became terribly dense and got ever so bored of the ‘’peasants’’ houses, but what caught my eye was the amazing architecture of the ‘’wealthy’’ homes.

If you want to get to Pompeii you just need to head to Sorrento and hop on the train, the main line runs every 15 minutes or so, back & forth on the line to Naples. It cost us 4 euros each return and 12 euros per person to get in to Pompeii. MUCH cheaper than paying through your tour operator or hotel, it also gives you the flexibility to arrive and leave when you want to!

Yes. I finally found some gore to wet my appetite. I am aware I am very strange!

Aside from the beautiful art & architecture this is what I was waiting for..,

Yep, I traipsed around for hours to finally see these ash covered bodies right at the end. But, was it worth it? Yes. I feel like I got a snap shot of what life was like back then in beautiful Italia!
Did you enjoy Pompeii? What were your must see sights?

Rebecca xxx

August 8, 2014