You don't have to spend lots of money on something new for that Christmas party. You can buy something new to you! Ebay is my go to for everything really. I picked up this old Anna Scholtz for Simply Be dress that still had the tags on for £15! Total bargain. It has sequin bird detail and is pleated plisse fabric in black which is something I have very little of in my wardrobe.

Plisse is a great fabric and there seems to be quite a bit of it about for Winter. The pleats mean it has good stretch but also hugs areas well and falls nicely.

This is a size 28 and fits well. I need it for the bust. I like how it falls just below my knee but would be shorter on anyone taller. (5'3'') I have adding some gold accessories to create a simple but pretty Party look. Now who wants to PARTY!!!!!

Another Exclusive Scarlett & Jo review for you all with this Flower Print and Collar beauty! This is another sample size 24 and fits my 26 body fine and more importantly it fits my bust! This dress has a crossover bust that is stitched in place so NO gaping! NO pinning needed! Such a simple detail but makes all the difference.

The collar detail at the neck and cuffs make this dress stand out as something a little bit special and the vintage print is very pretty with red, blue and green flower details. It has a true vintage look but made in a comfortable light jersey fabric with a mini tie at the back in black to match the collar and cuffs.

I love all things retro and this dress really ticks all the boxes for me. I have styled it quite glam with sequin fascinator and glitter pumps but I can also see me wearing this as an everyday dress. I like to get the most wear out of my clothes and try not to keep things for only special occasions. I put on a Scarlett & Jo dress and can take on the world with a smile knowing I look great in everything I have from them!

Stay tuned for another 2 Exclusives from the Flower Print Collection and a few more S&J pieces I bought recently!

Photographer - Velvet d'Amour of Volup2
MUA - Rachel Williamson
Styling - LollyLikes

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


I never ever thought I would wear a white sequin dress but here I am wearing one and I am fat as hell and still rocking it! I am not someone who buys white as I am too clumsy and spill everything over myself or Franklin with sticky fingers makes a mess of me. This is a Budget Bridal post though and Brides wear white if they choose so I wanted to share another option.

This is a full sequin dress by Joanna Hope from Simply Be and I am wearing a size 30. This is available in Navy and a beautiful Turquoise. There is also another version which is slightly shorter and has a lower round neckline and come in Gold, Midnight and Wine but is half the price.

I don't have on any shapewear as all the ones I own are black and would have shown through the fabric. This is such a simple outfit but works great. White shoes and necklace with pearl bangle and earrings. The fascinator is from the Asos sale. I do love a fascinator as you might have noticed from my recent posts!

This outfit is lovely but I bought the top which is actually a dress but too short for me to wear as one so I have sold it on my instagram sale page @lollylikessale. I love the colour and sleeve length and neckline but it was just too short. It also ripped my skirt when I was undressing so it was not a great day for fatshion in the House of Lolly. I wanted to show you guys this outfit anyway as it is a reminder that dresses can be worn as tops and that you can be sat and still rock sequins!

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

This is the fourth Budget Bridal post and I have something quite special and more traditional than my other posts. This ASOS Curve dress is so beautiful with all the beading and sequins detail! So much so that is has some weight to it. It is also available in the straight size range but is called Gothic.

I love this dress! I like the neckline and sleeve length with detail. I like the bust shape and the length is good too. It feels lovely on and do feel like a Bride in it. At £95 this dress is worth the money for the detail alone. This is a size 28 and it is true to size. I need the 28 for my bust.

I went with black accessories and the shoes were love at first sight from the ASOS sale. This is one of my more expensive looks but it has the WOW factor!

This dress is lovely from the front and back I can'r recommend it enough! Go buy it!