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OOTD Shopping for my Hen Party Dress | QueenBeady

Outfit One

Outfit Two

Is anyone else crushing over the new Florence & Fred Range at Tesco Clothing? I know I certainly am, so much so I tried two dresses on for my hen do. Now, when I look at these photos I really love the peach coloured dress but didn’t think it would give me much room to bust a move (which I’m pretty sure I will be doing!)

I tried on a size 12 of the Powder Blue dress (which is in the photo) but quickly decided my waist needed cinching in so I tried on the size 10 which quickly gave me more shape. I have previously declared my LOVE for this colour & it’s so easy to see why.

I love the detailing of the dress & can’t wait to wear it. I think I will pair it with these cute block shoes because the ”clompy but cute” look is everywhere at the moment! I love the V neck back as well because it is quite a conservative style dress at the front.

Now I just need to decide whether I wear it Hen do One or Hen do Two? Help me decide.

Rebecca xxx

March 30, 2014
Nails Inc Nail Polish #1 | QueenBeady

It’s Friday! I bet many of you are shouting out with glee but for me it’s been Friday for the past week as I’ve been enjoying a nice week off before I start my new job on Monday (cue the scary face!)

After reading Erin Louise Blog post on her new set of Nail Inc. polish set it inspired me to get my favourite nail polishes out & give my nails a once over.

Now my nails are not in the best condition due to copious amounts of gel & shellac sessions so I’ve been laying off putting on nail polish for the last few days. I filed them down to a nice rounded finish to get them looking remotely acceptable.

I chose to use George Street which is the nice pale pink (perfect for Spring!) & I sometimes like to jazz up my third finger with a bit of glitz & glitter so I used St. Martins Place from the Modern Art collection. I love the finish to this polish because its so different to your usual “glitter” polishes on the high street.

Please excuse the poor lighting but, I hope you can see the standard of these nail polished. Whilst I am a fan of Rimmel I don’t think you can ever beat Nails Inc. because they lasting finish with the is second to none.

The way these polishes went on was fantastic. Very smooth and it’s dries so quickly that you very rarely get the chance to smudge (& being a lefty I very rarely get it right first time.) It is ok to blame everything on being a lefty, right?

Now you must excuse me, I am off I see the vicar today so I must go & beautify myself! TOODLES.

Rebecca xxx

March 28, 2014
Blogger of the Week with Wear Eponymous | QueenBeady

This weeks post is only a short one as all the links do the talking (plus I just tried posting this & wordpress decided to delete it?!)

I was so excited when Wear Eponymous chose me to be their BOTW. So you might be asking who W.E are? Well, they are a fabulous company that create classic key pieces that every girl should own. From the tailored dress to the classic cigarette pants (which I happen to adore!) they have something that is always timeless.

Not only do they gorgeous fashion they also help aspiring bloggers (like myself!) get noticed. But there is also something else which is rather special that is in the pipeline. They are working on a collaboration with the super talented Laura Sherriffs. All the bloggers were falling over their feet when they gave us a sneaky peak of what was to come. I certainly can’t wait!

So go put the kettle on, make yourself a good cup of tea, sit back and read my Q&A here and have a right royal belly laugh at my (horrendous) childhood faux pas photo. Enjoy.

Rebecca xxx

March 25, 2014
Rita Ora Rimmel Nail Polish #703 & #873 | QueenBeady

I recently spoke of how much I didn’t want to buy a few (gorgeous!) nail polishes from Rimmel as it’s celebrity endorser was Rita Ora (I can’t say I’m her biggest fan!) but I bit the bullet this week as I noticed they were on offer in my local Morrison’s & I had been dying to get these colours for AGES!

#703 Is a beautiful pearly white and its name is White Hot Love & I have been after a colour like this for ages but never found one. I thought with it coming in to spring it was a perfect time to get on the look for it & woe behold, there she was sitting pretty. When I started to painted my nails it came out in a thick gloop (even after a vigorous shake or two!) and it just didn’t seem to go on very well. It was far too thicker consistency than my usual 60 seconds polishes. I was not impressed. I am however, going to have another go & see if it was just the artist at work (me) or if it was the actual polish itself. I think it’s going to be the latter as the my other polish #873 was a dream.

#873 is a beautiful mint shade that is perfect for these glorious spring months ahead. Her name is Breakfast in Bed which I thought was awesome! This will go so well with my new work outfits for my new job. The brushes in both of these polishes were a little bit different and were not as wide as others, which I really liked about the Rimmel collection. Why they have done away with that style I don’t know? #873 glided on smoothly and stayed a lot nicer than #703 (which, did I add looked like I had painted my nails with Tippex?!). I really liked the colour and it also painted on very nicely.

Like anything one thing can be good, another can be horrendous & on this occasion I think I have come across this. So now I am off to go paint my nails in my lovely #873 whilst I enjoy this sunny day off.

Have you tried any of the Rita Ora Rimmel nail polishes recently? I’d love to hear what you think!

Rebecca xxx

March 21, 2014
Final Day | QueenBeady

Today was my final day in travel. I’ve been in travel since I was 17 & I’m nearly 25 so the last 8 years have been devoted to learning about new destinations and the new cruise ships & aircraft that have entered the market.

It’s going to be weird not being the in the know but now I will be able to afford to go on all these pretty holidays rather than dream about them whilst I sell it to another (very rude or undeserving!) customer. Don’t get me wrong, I have some clients that are now find friends – one whom I affectionately call “Grandad”. So I do have some fond memories

I’ve been thoroughly spoilt by my colleagues today as you can see above. So much pretty for one photo, don’t you think? My favourite sits pretty there, Prosecco! All I can say is NOM NOM!

I’ve had to change careers to better myself & also do something that I’ve never done before (but have never been given the chance!) – so what I’m saying to you all is Never give up (& never look back – Haim quote right there BABY!) Always keep trying. Something will always pop up eventually that will take you by surprise. I realise I’m starting to sound like a condescending life guru right now? So I will shut up.

Rebecca xxx

March 20, 2014