Dress - Zaful

Shoes - New Look

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

This lovely red dress from Zaful is absolutely perfect for this gorgeous summer heat but it is way out of my comfort zone.  As much as I love the style of this dress, which is what tempted me to give it a try, it is a lot more revealing than what I am used to wearing.  As someone who is a little *ahem* bigger busted it is not really something that I like to draw attention to or show too much cleavage.  However when I put this dress on I really loved it, so I've decided that it's time to take a step outside of my comfort zone!  This is something that can be really hard sometimes, especially for someone who already has anxiety and is worried about being judged, but it's something we must all try and do. I am always trying to work on my confidence and self-esteem and this is something I have discovered that I can never achieve if I don't step outside of my comfort zone.  This very often takes a lot of deep breaths, self-talking and anxiousness but more often than not the confidence you gain afterwards is 100% worth it.  This is something that can take time and may not always be successful, something I have experienced many times, but I try my hardest not to dwell on it and try again.  Something I've learnt is that ruminating does not have any benefits and no matter how much you think on it, it can't be changed.  This is something I've always struggled with when it comes to picking outfits since I developed anxiety.  I would always worry about how much I would stand out, if people would be looking at me or commenting on what I was wearing.  It's now time for me to get out that comfort zone though and pick out what I want to wear and not outfits that will help me blend in.

To many people this dress may not seem very out there, but as someone with a mainly monochrome wardrobe this red is a stand out colour for me.  The biggest thing for me however is going braless, that is something I very rarely (or never) do!  This dress is definitely not one you can wear a bra with, which is way out of my comfort zone, but the dress is so nicely made and good enough quality to give me the support I need.  It is also so comfortable to wear, especially in this heat.  I wouldn't say I feel 100% confident in it yet, but I'm hoping the more I wear it the more confident I will feel in it.

If you're looking for a nice comfy summer dress I would definitely recommend this dress.  I got it in a size M (I'm a size 10) and it fits perfectly.  It's only £17.68 and also comes in yellow and white.  I was very tempted to go for the white but decided the red was even more out of my comfort zone.  You can get it for even less though if you use the code ZFNancy for 10% off your order.

What do you do to step out of your comfort zone?

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Dress - Zaful*

Shoes - New Look

If you read my last post you will have seen that I had my eye on some beautiful summer pieces from Zaful.  One of my favourites was this bardot striped dress, I just love the pretty colours and the button up front.  The one thing I love about Zaful is that everything I've had from there seems to be amazing quality for the price.  This dress comes in at £19.40 but feels like something you'd easily pay twice the price for at somewhere like Topshop or Zara, where I've seen may of these button up style dresses.  It is made of a lovely light cheesecloth type material and even has a lining in the skirt, so it doesn't look cheap at all.  One of my main worries when ordering online from stores like this is the fit, but I ordered a size M (I'm a size 10) and it fits perfectly.  I think the fit and style of this dress is so flattering.  I'm just praying that the sun sticks around so that I can get plenty of wear out of it.

If you like the look of this dress you better be quick and snap yourself one up as it is already starting to sell out, but Zaful have plenty of gorgeous summer dresses if this one isn't quite your style.  I have another one to share with you soon.  Until then, if you see one you like make sure you use the code ZFNANCY to get yourself 10% off.

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Top Row: Striped Dress, Wrap Top and Skirt, White Button Up Dress, Yellow Floral Jumpsuit

Bottom Row: Tie Front Dress, Gingham Button Up Dress, Striped Jumpsuit, Button Up Off Shoulder Dress

If you are a follower of my blog you will have already read that I have really been suffering with hay fever recently but I finally seemed to have found the right combination of tablets, eyedrops and nose spray, making it a lot more manageable and enabling me to get out and enjoy the glorious sunshine a bit more.  However, this has lead me to realise how small my summer wardrobe actually is, as we don't usually get this much consistent sunshine here in England so I don't really have the need for many summer clothes.  As a result I am now lusting after a new summer wardrobe full of little summer dresses.  This is where Zaful comes to the rescue.

Zaful has an amazing range of super affordable dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, co-ords and swimwear that is perfect for these hot days.  I have to admit that I don't like to spend a fortune on my summer wardrobe mainly because I am unable to get as much wear out of it as I'd like and then when I do I usually end up with suncream stains.  This is where Zaful comes in handy with all their on-trend styles.  I've been seeing these button up dresses all over the high street and I'm absolutely loving them, they have a lovely selection but I've picked out my favourites and linked them above.  I also couldn't resist including a striped jumpsuit in my wishlist, as I am just obsessed with them at the moment, and the yellow floral jumpsuit just screams summer at me.  Then there's the little frilly two piece, how cute is that?!  Now for the best part.  All these items are around £20 or less.  That gorgeous red dress comes in at just under £15!  Absolute bargain!!  If any of these items happen to take your fancy, or anything else on the site, you can save yourself even more and get 10% off if you use the code ZFNancy.

Which of these pieces is your favourite?

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Dress - Zaful

Slip - Marks & Spencer

Bag - Michael Kors

Boots - New Look

Sunglasses - Amazon

I spent most of last week helping my mum pack and move all my Grandad's stuff to move into an assisted living complex, so this sunny bank holiday weekend has been a very welcome break.  I just took the time to relax, enjoy the sunshine and spend time with family and friends.  I spent an evening in Lincoln eating Tapas with my boyfriend, went to a barbecue at a friend's and then another barbecue at my mum and dad's.  Safe to say I have a lot of working out to do this week, ha ha.  

You never know how long the sunshine is going to stick around here in the UK so I took the opportunity to dress a bit more summery and enjoy being able to walk around without a jacket on and not feel cold.  Everyone feels better with a bit of extra Vitamin D.  I was sent this lovely nude dress from Zaful a little while ago, but unfortunately it was a little too nude and you could see straight through it.  On it's own like this it would make the perfect cover up for your bikini on the beach, but as I've not got a holiday booked this year I wanted to be able to wear it out as a pretty day dress.  So after the hunt for the perfect slip to wear underneath it, I managed to find one from Marks & Spencer that was the perfect length and match for it and I was finally able to wear it.

I am always a little weary of the sizing when ordering from these sites but after looking at the size guide I opted for a medium and as a size 10 it fits me perfectly.  If you are unsure I would recommend sizing up in this dress as it does have an adjustable tie waist enabling you to get the perfect fit.  It is made of a really light soft fabric making it perfect and airy for the warm weather, especially if you wanted to wear it as a cover up on the beach on holiday.  I also love the bright embroidery on it, making it look even more summery and adding a pop of colour.

How did you spend your bank holiday weekend?

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Makeup Brush Set, £5.80 - Zaful*

I've always been intrigued by these oval makeup brushes ever since they started making an appearance on social media a while back.  As a beauty blender lover I was a bit reluctant to give them a try, but after seeing more and more great reviews about these types of brushes I thought I'd give them a try.  This set of 4 brushes is only £5.80 from Zaful, making them the perfect little starter set to see how I got on with this type of brush.

This set includes a large oval face brush, a round eyeshadow brush, a large oval eye brush and a small oval eye brush.  Firstly I'm going to talk about the quality of the brushes.  The brush heads themselves are dense and beautifully soft.  The handles however do not feel the best quality but they're sturdy enough making the brushes easy to use, but for the low price I'd say overall they're pretty good quality.  

My favourite brush from the set is the oval face brush.  After discovering the beauty blender I didn't think anything would make me stray but I have to admit that I was really impressed with this brush.  The brush is so wonderfully soft and feels lovely on the face and it blends my foundation beautifully.  One of the main struggles I had when using a brush to apply my foundation was that no matter how much I tried to blend it you would still be able to see the brush strokes in my foundation.  This brush blends the foundation across my face perfectly with no streaks whatsoever.  

The round eyeshadow brush I tend to use as a blending brush rather than to apply eyeshadow because these brushes are so good at blending.  Then the large oval eye brush I have actually been using as a contour brush.  I find that the size and shape of it especially makes it perfect for using to contour the nose.  The smaller oval eye brush is supposed to be used for eyeliner.  It is a great shape and very sturdy making it great for applying a neat line but I have to admit that I'm not the best when it comes to eyeliner and I'm still trying to perfect the perfect wing with this brush, so if you have any tips please feel free to share.

I know there are lots of these types of brushes on the market now but all in all I don't think that you can go wrong with this set for the price.  Especially if you want to see how you get on with them first compared to other types of brushes.

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1 Colour Block Lace Panel Yoga Leggings, £16.66
2 Strappy Workout Bra, £20.36
3 Abstract Sporty Bra With Mesh Leggings, £18.88
4 Wrap Hem Yoga Leggings, £10.78
5 Mesh Sports Bra, £7.44
6 Geometric Print Bra And Mesh Leggings, £19.99


I've really been getting back into a routine of doing exercise and yoga recently again after losing my way a bit during Christmas and the house move.  It's amazing how quickly you can get yourself out of shape again.  I love to exercise; it makes me feel better about myself, more energized and yoga has really helped with my anxiety.  There is nothing I find more motivating than some pretty new gear to get me in the mood to exercise, as you need an excuse to wear it right?

Whilst having a little browse of Zaful I came across a great selection of sportswear and it is super affordable too.  I've had a couple of items from Zaful before and was really impressed with the quality, so am really tempted to put some of this sportswear to the test.  Above are just a few of my favourites.  I always seem to be drawn to black and white when it comes to sportswear, which is why these two sets stood out to me, and for under £20 you just can't go wrong!  I'm really tempted to add a bit of pastel pink into my fitness wardrobe though, as these pieces look really pretty and would make a nice change.

What do you like to wear to workout?


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I recently posted a wishlist of some very pretty and affordable items from Zaful and they were kind enough to send me a couple of items to try.  The parcel arrived pretty quickly and came nicely packaged in these Zaful ziplock bags.  I was really pleasantly surprised when I received these items because my previous experiences with these online stores has not been so great; poor quality, long delivery wait, badly made, sizing errors etc.  These items however, both costing under $15 were great quality for the price, not at all the cheap flimsy material I was expecting.  They also have a pretty good sizing chart to help you decide on the size you need.  I am a size 8/10 and got the playsuit in an L and the co-ord in an M and they both fit fine, but just shows that there's a variation in sizing so be sure to check the chart before you order.

Unfortunately it has rained nearly every single day since I received this parcel and so haven't been able to get much wear out of them yet or any decent outfit shots.  But I just wanted to share a couple with you so you can see how they fit and how good the quality is.  The first item I was sent was a lovely navy floral playsuit, it fits lovely and has a nice criss cross detailing on the back.  The only criticism I have for this item is that I'd like it to be slightly longer.  I'm only 5'3" and it is very short on me, this may be fine for others but I'm not a big fan of my short stumpy legs so prefer things to be slightly longer.  It is still very wearable though and due to the colours I think this will make a great transitional piece for autumn with a roll neck underneath and a pair of tights.  The second item I was sent was a pretty little co-ord that I actually featured in my wishlist.  It is made up of a little white crop top and shorts in a floral print with frill detailing.  I love this little co-ord, it just screams summer to me, now I just wish we had the sunshine to go with it!

I am really impressed with my first shopping experience with Zaful and if you too would like to give them a try be sure to check out the rest of their pretty playsuits and use the code ZFEN01 for a surprise discount.

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There are so many things on my summer wishlist right now and this velvet wrap dress and palm tree swimsuit are pretty high on that list.  Palm prints seem to be everywhere right now and I love the vivid green ones just like on this swimsuit.  As for the velvet dress, I just love the combination of the pink and navy.  I feel live velvet is a material we don't see enough of in the summer!  Both of these items are from the online store Zaful, which has lots of other gorgeous and affordable items.  As I've mentioned before I begrudge spending much on my summer wardrobe with the little amount of sun we get here in England over the summer, but all of their items are so reasonably priced I'm considering adding a few to my wardrobe.  These are just a few of my favourites.  Can we all just take a second to appreciate how pretty these little co-ord sets are?!  What's even better is that they both cost less than $15!!

Have you ever shopped at Zaful before?