Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

In this week's Goodie Bag, I asked who you think was the biggest fashion icon of the 80's. Unsurprisingly, Madonna was hailed as the queen of 80's style by most of you. But there were also votes for other kick-ass girls who were leading the way where it came to fashion way back when. Personally I think it was specifically the girls in rock that provide inspiration that has hugely affected fashion throughout the years up until today. Just take a look at these examples from Madonna, Pat Benatar, Debbie Harry, Cyndi Lauper and Joan Jett. Everything that's on the high streets today, from wet look leggings, to coloured skinnies, harem pants, baggy tees, bangles, off the shoulder tops and big earrings can be seen here.



As usual, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Evita! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - 80's style icons

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Starry leg warmers from Torrid
  
• Funky I heart mixtape belt buckle from Punky Pins
  
• Cute rollerskate earrings from Punky Pins

Good morning everyone! I hope your week is starting up nicely. I'm still in a bit of an 80's mood, and this week's goodie bag sure reflects that. :D

If you want to make like a rollergirl in these cute as hell leg warmers and earrings, do the following: name your favourite style icon from the 80's, someone who you think is still influencing the look of fashion today.

Oh and just to give you a head's up, there's another contest coming your way soon, which will challenge you styling skills - and the prize for that one is pretty sweet. The contest will run independently from the goodie bag give-aways and there will be a more generous deadline. But more about that later on...

To be in for a chance to win this week's Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with whom you think is the most influental 80's style icon. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 20th March at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by the end of the weekend.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

In this week's Goodie Bag, I asked what's your favourite thing about spring. The warm weather of the previous week had gotten me quite excited about the prospect of spring having arrived, but the temperature plummeting again this week sent me back to earth! But yes, it's quite clear after this setback that what I'm looking forward to the most is the warmth. And of course the light and the longer days. *Sigh* Soon, please can we have it soon.

Thanks so much to all of you who took part! It's always so nice to hear from you. :) I urge you to join the DLB flickr group, so we can share daily outfit pics and use the forum for everything from discussions on trends to clothes swap shops. Hopefully it will evolve into a fun place!

As usual, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Salla! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Best thing about spring

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• A gorgeous charm belt for jeans or a bag
• Funky skulls bracelet from Torrid
  
• Cute Cadillac necklace and guitar earrings from Punky Pins

Hello ya'll! I know, I know... it's been shamefully quiet around here. I just have so much on my plate right now that I can't seem to stretch everywhere at the same time. Bear with me! I promise to try as hard as I can to keep DLB going, even if it will be a bit slower going for the moment, I really don't want to give up on it just yet.

I hope you're all good. I certainly have noticed the days getting longer and warmer, which is super nice. It makes my step lighter and gives me renewed confidence in following my heart. I wonder if people who live in places with all-year sunshine accomplish a lot more in life? I definitely feel like I can get a lot more done now already, than in the dark short winter days.

For this week's goodie bag contest, there's no difficult questions. Just tell me what's your favourite thing about spring?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with what is the thing you look forward to most in spring. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 6th March at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by the end of the weekend.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day. I got swept off to a mini break on the Dorset coast. It was a bit windy but lovely! Thanks so much to those of you who shared their romantic moments in this week's Goodie Bag contest! It's nice to read slushy stories from time to time. :D

As usual, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Alegra! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - The most romantic thing

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Funky red heart braces from Torrid
  
• Heart necklace and earrings from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Red heart bracelet and I heart tattoos pin from Punky Pins
  

Hello and a happy Monday to you all!

Since it's Valentine's Day next Saturday, I felt the urge to go a bit silly with all things heart-shaped in this weeks goodie bag. :D I hope that's all right with you.

And to get us into the mood, the question for this week is: What is the most romantic thing that has ever happened to you? I'm actually quite excited over the prospect of reading a lot of mushy stories! It's that time of the year when you're allowed to be overly-sentimental. :P

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with stories of your most romantic moments. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 13th February at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by the end of the weekend.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks to those of you who welcomed Layla and asked her beauty questions in this week's Goodie Bag contest! She'll be addressing the questions asked in her future Layla Loves columns, so stay tuned! :)

Unfortunately, there can only be one winner! As usual, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on C! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Your beauty questions answered

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Adorable Happy Time card and envelope from Lady Luck Rules OK
• Endearing kiss necklace from Punky Pins
  
• Cool star earrings from Punky Pins
  
• Cute Milk carton pin
  

Good morning! I hope you're all having a great start to the week!

If some of you haven't noticed, we have a new member at the DLB team - Layla - who will be dishing out all sorts of beauty and make-up tips on weekly basis. In light of that, this week's goodie bag contest is all about her! You can ask her what ever you wish about skincare and make-up, whether it be a specific problem, or just an idea for what you'd like her to cover in her column. She will then answer your questions in her future columns.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with your questions or requests for Layla. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 30th January at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks for sharing your New Year's resolutions in this year's first Goodie Bag contest! Cleaning your closet and making the most of what you already own seemed to be at the top of the agenda for most of you.

Katie shared some great resolutions that she had actually written a blog entry about. It includes great things to think about, like for example these tips for taking a moment to think before you buy anything, especially in this crazy sales season. Before you reach for the credit card, ask yourself these questions:

• Do I really want/need this?
• How often do I think I will wear it?
• Would I buy it if it were not on sale?
• Do I already have something similar to it?
• How much have I spent this month on clothes?

Remembering to stop and think before new purchases is one of my clothes-related resolutions. Sometimes the act of buying something new gives such a high that you can end up with stuff you'll never even use just because it was cheap/tempting/the season's 'must have'.

Well then, now for the winner! As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Rhia! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - New Year's fashion resolutions

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Sparkly purse from Accessorize
  
• Cute pen from Paperchase
  
• Cool fang necklace from Lady Luck Rules OK
• Set of three bangles from Torrid
  

Happy New Year to all of you and welcome to the first Goodie Bag of 2009!

Since this is the first contest of the year, the question will most likely come as no surprise to you. I would like to know if any of you made any fashion/style-related New Year's resolutions, and if so, what were they? Did you decide to clean out your closet, change your style or maybe just to make more of an effort? I'll tell you about mine when I'll announce the winner next week.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with your New Year's fashion resolutions. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 9th January at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you for all the Christmas wishes you sent through this year's last Goodie Bag contest!

DLB be is going for a little Christmas break now, but worry not, we will return next year with renewed energy and lots of new ideas, I hope. I wish you all a gloriously glittery Christmas!



As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on cubicalgirl! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Christmas wishes

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Thorntons orange & cardamom chocolate
  
• The cutest notebook for your shopping list, plus a matching pen
  
• Funky cherry necklace from Punky Pins
  

Good morning and happy Monday to all of you!

This week's Goodie Bag will be the last one this year. DLB is going for a well-deserved Christmas break at the end of this week, after the winner has been announced. And because I'm already well and truly in the Christmas spirit, there's no difficult questions to answer this time. Just use this opportunity to wish whom ever you like a Happy Christmas!

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with Christmas wishes to whom ever you want to send them to. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 19th December at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it by Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

In the middle of celebrating the Finnish Independence day I suddenly remembered I hadn't announced the winner of this week's Goodie Bag contest yet! So this is going to be a very brief announcement!

It was tricky drawing the winner this time as it seems quite a few people hadn't really read the question properly. :D What I was after, was actual links to inspiring websites. In the end I decided to draw the prize between just the people who had actually gone to the trouble and provided links instead of generic 'blogs' or 'magazines' answers! Sorry to those who missed out, but I did try to clarify the question in the comments box as well.

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Low Cost High Style! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Online fashion inspiration

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Sweeties from Topshop
  
• Cute pink ladybug purse
  
• Funky casette player necklace from Punky Pins
  
• A skulls and crossbones leather bangle from Torrid
  

Happy Monday to all of you!

This week's Goodie Bag question is an easy one. I just want to know where in the world of the interwebs, you find your fashion inspiration. I am of course especially looking for plus size fashion inspiration, but that doesn't mean only sites specifically catering for plus size girls will do - inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and let me know your favourite, most inspiring fashion sites and blogs. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 5th December at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

First of all, sorry that the results of this week's Goodie Bag contest are a bit late! I had such hectic days yesterday and the day before, and didn't get to put my feet up until 11pm last night, that I didn't have time to draw the winner until now.

This week I asked what you as readers like about DLB. It was nice to read all the feedback, and there were definite themes to be found in the answers. As features go, DIVA of the Week seems to be the favourite of many of you. It certainly was one of the first ideas I had when starting out with this blog, to showcase cute curvy girls putting beautiful outfits together. At the beginning I had these lofty ideas about going out on the streets and scouting new girls every week, and I did try to keep that up for a while. It just turned out to be way too time-consuming and stressful trying to fit in diva looking time around my other commitments, so I eventually opened DIVA of the Week up for everyone to send their pics in if they wanted. So far it's worked fine, and it's actually interesting to see how girls dress all over the world, not just in London.

Another thing that a lot of people requested, was to see more of me and my personality on DLB. That's an issue I can't quite get my head around yet. Originally, it was a conscious decision to not force my personality on this blog. My idea was to have a neutral, magazine-like, environment where plus size girls could find inspiration, share tips and have fun with clothes. I never really wanted it to be about me. I have my own personal blog, where I post daily outfit pics from time to time, and I'm still not sure how they would really fit in here... Opinions are welcomed though, should I move, or maybe cross-post, my daily outfit pictures on DLB as well?

Well then, now for the winner! As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Abigail! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - What do you like about DLB?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Adorable letter stickers
  
• Cute 'Happy Time' card with envelope from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Funky PacMan necklace and blue ghost earrings from Punky Pins
  
• A pretty pen from Paperchase
  

Good morning ya'll! Let's kickstart this week with a brand spanking new goodie bag. Here's hoping that this week will be a bit better than the last!

Now that DLB has been around for a little while, I feel like it's time to take stock. I'd like you to tell me what you like about DLB. What are your favourite features? What would you like to see more of (or less, if that might be the case!)? Is there something that you'd like to find here that's currently missing?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and let me know what keeps you coming back to DLB. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 28 November at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you once again for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest. This week I asked how you tackle the problem of dressing for bad weather. Most people seem to put their faith in wellies and umbrellas, but there weren't very many tips to go around on how to keep your hair and make-up looking presentable through this nasty season of horizontal rain. Also it seems that dressing nicely is forfeited for 'dressing appropriately' when the weather is less than ideal, which can't be the only solution!

In the spirit of this contest, I'll attemp to put together a Look Book on bad weather clothing for next week. There must be some cute and practical options out there!

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Elean! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - How to dress in stormy weather?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Some fashionable sweetness from Topshop
  
• Cute blue umbrella pin from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Cool yellow necklace from Punky Pins
  
• Some fun 'I am smarter than you' pencils
  

Hello, and happy Monday to all of you out there. It's rainy and miserable in London lately, so this week's goodie bag is something sweet and cheerful to brighten up these grey days.

The question is, how do you dress nicely in such nasty weather? I don't care much for rain, but I really hate strong winds - it ruins my hair, pulls on my clothes and puts me in a bad mood. Do you have any wardrobe staples that help you through the winter rains and make you feel at least somewhat put-together?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your stormy weather favourites - pictures would be a lovely bonus! As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 14 November at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest, and sharing your funniest 'Bridget Jones moments'. I've had a good giggle reading through the various underwear malfunction stories. :D I will try to get back to the comments later on, but for now, I know you're probably dying to find out who the winner is.

As you know, this week's awesome prize was sponsored by Simply Yours, which was very nice of them! I'm afraid next week we're back to the more humble goodies of old.

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Take it easy pumpkin! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Funniest underware malfunctions?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you the chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.

In order to kick-start November with a bang, here's a real treat for you. This week the Goodie Bag is being sponsored by Simply Yours, the brilliant lingerie store behind the most kick-ass plus size lingerie you can dream of.

You might remember when I told you earlier about how celebrity stylist Gok Wan has collaborated with Simply Yours to create his first ever underwear range. The 11-piece shapewear collection is designed not only to work wonders on your figure but to look sexy too, and it's available in sizes 8-32 and up to a G cup.

Now all you lovely DLB readers have a chance to win some gorgeous Gok Wan lingerie in the form of the brilliant Curve Controller, worth £55. Here's what Gok has to say about it:

“This bodysuit is absolute sex on legs simply because it’s got a fitted corset around the tummy and it’s got a built in pair of pants in that very, very special fibre that’s going to work with your body. It’s really good for giving you a tiny waist and great bangers.” Gok x

So, what do you need to do in order to be in for a chance to grab this great prize? Well, since I've been ill and am in need of some cheering up, I thought it would be a giggle to hear about any funny underwear malfunctions that you girls might have experienced in your life. We all know the right underwear makes a world of difference, and that sometimes inappropriate underwear can get you into embarrassing situations. I'm sure we've all had our Bridget Jones moments, so let's share! :D


In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Gok Wan Curve Controller in Naked - size 40E
  
• Gok Wan Shimmer Stick
  

Crafted from the finest fabrics, the Curve Controller will give you an outline you have only ever dreamed of. Stunning plunge neckline, hot Gok pink lined underwired cups and delicate bell detail combine in a bodyshaper designed to make you feel incredibly special and sexy all over. The Curve Controller comes with a spare set of clear straps presented in a gorgeous organza bag.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your most embarrassing/funniest underwear malfunctions. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 7 November at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Wow, I can't believe how many people took part in this week's Goodie Bag contest, where I asked about your favourite fashion mags. Thanks for that! I'm not going to answer all the comments individually as majority of you seemed to have the same favourites. You seem to draw most of your inspiration from mainstream fashion mags like Elle and Marie Claire, with a bit of Glamour thrown in. Trendi and Olivia were also clear favourites among the Finns. There certainly seems to be a distinctive gap in the market though, as none of you knew of any plus size fashion magazines being published at the moment. I tried to have a bit of a nosey around the internet to see whether I could locate any at all. The pickings were slim. And the ones I did come across, all seem to be based in the US. Here are a few I found:

AmaZe - possibly the most promising one of my finds
Scorch - not sure if this just an online magazine, but I like the design
FigureMagazine - this one looks the most established, but I don't know if it is really about fashion
PLUS Model Magazine - this one gives me so many ideas on how I'd like to develop DLB
Radiance - if the cover and the design of the website is anything to go by, possibly the least inspiring of all of these...

It seems quite clear that we need a plus size fashion magazine catering for the European market, something that would have an edge and be inspirational and make everyone one of us feel like there's no reason we can't take part in the big dressing up game!

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck (on who's behalf the lovely Jen, who's here visiting at the moment, did the honours) smiled on Eltsi! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Psst... Goodie Bag contest closes today

Don't forget to take part in this week's Goodie Bag contest, which closes in just a few hours! Let's hear about your favourite fashion mags!

P.S. next week's Goodie Bag is going to be something rather special. Stay tuned!

Goodie Bag - Inspiring fashion magazines?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Funky pink star earrings from Torrid
  
• Cute notebook from Accessorize
  
• Heart Necklace, green headband and coloured hair clips from Punky Pins
  
• Max Factor MasterpieceMax mascara
  

Good morning everyone, I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend! :)

To ease you gently into yet another Monday, this week's question is very simple. Do you read fashion magazines, and if so, which ones do you find most inspiring and relevant to your own style? I'd especially like the to hear from the plus size girls out there. Are there magazines out there that cater for us or do you find inspiration from mainstream magazines and then adopt the ideas to suit yourself?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your favourite fashion magazines. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 31 October at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Uhh what a busy week it's been! And the weekend is not looking much slower. But anyway, thank you once more for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest, where I was asking about your comfort clothes. It was fun reading the replies and I could so relate to all of them! In fact, I'm wearing my pyjamas as we speak (but have lip gloss on, not because I'm that glamorous but because I'm testing out a new long lasting lip gloss. It seems to be working pretty well, at least if you were to look at my hand, it's still speckled with all the colours I tested - I just can't get them to budge! :D), and am pretty ready to fall into bed soon.

But first I'd probably better announce the winner, as I won't be around tomorrow. :)

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Pandora! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - What's your comfort oufit?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Butterfly earrings from ASOS
  
• Cute notebook from Paperchase
  
• Owl necklace from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Selection of funky hairclips from Primark
  

Ok, this time I'll try to get the closing date right! :D It seems that I just can't keep up with the year running away from me so quickly!

At the end of last week I was a bit poorly, and when ever I don't feel a 100% I tend to put on my pyjamas and woolly socks, which instantly comforts me and makes me feel a tiny bit better. Do you have any 'comfort clothes' that you go for when ever you're feeling crappy? Perhaps you're like me and like to snuggle up in comfy (and possibly quite unflattering) gear, or maybe your pick me up outfit is something glittery and high-heeled that makes you feel absolutely fabulous.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your favourite comfort/pick me up outfits. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 24 October at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks so much for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest and sharing your 'fashion weaknesses' with me. Again there were a lot of things I could relate to, like buying the wrong sized clothes, getting stuck on wearing comfortable shoes or a particular colour.

As mentioned before, my own biggest weaknesses by far are bright colours and childish patterns. I've got plenty of dizzyingly patterned tops and cutesy handbags no adult would normally want to be seen with. Despite never seeing much action, these things do cheer me up though! :D

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Missu! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Fashion weaknesses

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Cute and kitch Deery-Lou earrings from Hot Topic
  
• Pink bambi keyring from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Red cherries necklace
  
• Funky stickers
  

I think I was feeling a bit childish when putting this Goodie Bag together. :D I just couldn't resist the cute little deer!

Last time I was asking about your past fashion crimes, but this week I'd like to know if you have any current weaknesses that you always fall for despite your better judgement. Mine are definitely clothes in bright colours and childish patterns, for which I always fall for and then wonder where on earth I'm ever going to wear these items!

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your logic-defying fashion weaknesses. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 17 October at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks so much for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest and sharing your 'style crimes' with me. There certainly were some stories that brought back vivid memories of my own youth, and it seems like over the years I've partaken in pretty much every horrendous style mishap that was mentioned. :D

Having said that, this here ensemble (from -95) must be the absolute most horrendous style crime I've ever committed. Colourful (and patterned) bicycle shorts, tie-dye tee and doc martens (with green socks no less, what is that about?). Looking at this makes me quite dizzy. There was a full frontal picture in the album as well, but that made me cringe too much, no way I'm inflicting such horrors on you!

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on kaka! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Your biggest style crimes?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Cool zipper earrings from Feisty Fairy
  
• Trendy hair band from New Look
  
• Funky flash necklace from Punky Pins
  
• Cute teddy notebook
• Pretty skulls pen from Paperchase
  

Oh dear, after all the lofty promises in the previous Goodie Bag, last week turned out to be a complete washout. I had training and all sorts of things, which kept me so busy I didn't get a chance to devote any energy to DLB. I promise this week will be different! Seriously! At least there's a new Goodie Bag to kick start your week - that's a start eh!

This week I'd like to know your biggest style crimes. Any funny stories (and yes please, pics!) about those embarrassing fashion faux pas that have stuck in your mind, and possibly still make you shudder, will be appreciated and cherised! I'm sure none of us is alone in having some unfortunate fashion skeletons in the closet.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your most memorable fashion faux pas. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 26 September at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will aim to announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks so much for taking part in this week's Goodie Bag contest and sharing your 'style identity' with me.

Before announcing the winner, I do have to apologise though. Lately I've been suffering from serious lack of time, and it certainly shows. I promise to do better from now on, and will try to find the time to produce some proper content - more look books, more tips, more of everything!

So do stick with DLB, things can only get better! :)

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on the lovely mou mou! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - What's your style identity?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Funky Sex Pistols & skull necklace from Feisty Fairy
  
• A t-shirt (with a bit of a rude picture) from Blood is the New Black
  
• Cool bracelet from Topshop
• Colourful selection of earrings from Primark

It must be Monday again! In an effort to make Mondays something to look forward to, here's another Goodie Bag offering up for grabs. This week I'd like you to tell me if there's any era or movement that influences your style most. Are you a punk rocker at heart or a 50's glamour puss? As always, it would be nice to see links to pictures that epitomise your innate style.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your style identity. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 12 September at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, and will most likely announce it on Saturday.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks to all of you who took part in this week's Goodie Bag contest! It was nice to see that a lot of people have subscribed to the newsletter, even more than were accounted for in the comments. Hopefully it will prove to be a useful tool in communicating with you in the future!

I am absolutely knackered from the wedding I attended yesterday (only got home today), so I will keep this short and sweet. Just writing up the raffle tickets took most of the energy I had!

As always, the winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on tuhlaus, for which I'm really pleased, as she's the author of one of my favourite blogs! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Keep up-to-date with DLB

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you the chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• DAY Birger et Mikkelsen scarf (it's quite big and versatile)
• Beautiful silver butterfly hoop earrings from ASOS
• A cute purse from Accessorize
• Pretty pink strawberry necklace to prolong the summer
• A cute pen with ice cream motifs.

I can't believe it's already September! Wow. In honour of the Autumn season well and truly being here, I've put together the best Goodie Bag ever. This time there is no question to answer, but rather an action to take. I've set up a newsletter so you can be informed of new contests and other interesting developments here at DLB. Everyone who subscribes to the newsletter, and leaves a comment in this entry letting me know they have done so, will be in for a chance to win all these gorgeous goodies. And as usual, as a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

Email Address

This contest closes on Friday 5 September at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner on Saturday night (as am away at a wedding on Friday), and will announce the winner by the end of weekend.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks to all of you who took part in this week's Goodie Bag contest! There weren't very many tips to be had actually, most people seemed to be of the opinion that clothes should fit perfectly when you buy them, or at least that the altering of them should be left to those with skills.

My mind is a bit all over the place at the moment, as I'm off on a mini-roadtrip to Cornwall tomorrow morning, so I'll keep this short and sweet for now. (And yes, that means that there won't be a goodie bag for next week, sowwe.)

The winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on herttainen! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Your best tuning tips?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Cute pair of briefs from Accessorize, size 16
  
• Pretty winged heart necklace from Topshop
  
• Adorable apple earrings from Lady Luck Rules OK
• Delicious stickers
  
• Umbrella pin from Lady Luck Rules OK

Hello! It's another Monday and Goodie Bag time. This week I'd like to hear some crafty tips from you. When you find items of clothing you fall in love with, but that don't fit quite right, do you often buy them anyways and alter them to fit you better? Or do you perhaps regularly 'tune' your purchases to give them a more individual flair?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and tell me all your best altering tips - pics and links are of course cherished! As a bonus, if you link back to this entry, you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 22 August at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night, but unless I have time to make an entry and announce the winner on Friday, it will be some time the following week, as I'm going away for a long weekend.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thanks to all of you who shared with me the items of your desires in this week's Goodie Bag contest! There were certainly a lot of items there to drool for.

My shopping habits quite clearly indicate that I'm one of those people who loves a bargain. I very rarely spend more than £40 (mostly under £20) on any item of clothing, and especially my bags are quite cheap and cheerful. I think it stems from the fact that my tastes are quite fickle and I like to mix colours and styles up on daily basis. Hence I'd rather have a wardrobe full of different coloured and shaped bag options, rather than that one expensive staple that I would then feel obliged to use each and every day. Having said that, I do sometimes longingly eye out better quality handbags. I definitely see the attraction of quality materials and build. Even though I could never part with so much cash as to own a proper 'designer' handbag, I have been thinking about someday investing into a mid-range, good quality, leather bag. Here's the rub though, once you're thinking of dishing out over £100 for one single bag, it needs to be the right bag, and I'm not sure I could find one that was clearly better than others. There are so many different styles and colours that please my eye and would go with different things, that it would be literally impossible for me to choose. Here are a few examples that eye wouldn't mind carrying on my arm.

• Mogil Flamingo Bag £165.
• Jaya Accessorize Marilyn Bag £130.
• Matt & Nat Vegan Leather Jorja Bag £120.
• Mischa Barton Leather Flap-Over Shoulder Bag £145.

But I couldn't even make my mind up between those four! What are the chances of me ever settling on one perfect bag out of the gazillion that are out there? So yes, I think I'll probably just carry on with my H&M / eBay bulk buying, at least that way I won't ever have to make my mind up!

And now for the fanfare. The winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on may! Congratulations! :) (p.s. Can you please email me your address so I can post your goodies to you.)

Goodie Bag - Object of your desire?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Silver purse from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Cute mushroom hair clips from Topshop
  
• Smile Lemon stationery
  
• Umbrella pendant from Lady Luck Rules OK
• Cat gel pen
• Adorable stickers
  

Greetings! I'm back from holiday and DLB is officially back in business! I thought I'd kick start the proceedings with a goodie bag contest, especially since it feels like ages since the previous one.

This week I'd like you to tell me what's at the top of your clothing wish list. Is there one item of clothing of which you dream of more than anything, something that you feel would elevate your wardrobe to another level? If there is, is it completely out of reach for you, or do you systematically save for something special and regularly get your hands on your dream items?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share the object of your desire - even better if you can link to a picture of it! As a bonus, if you link back to this entry you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 15 August at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night and announce it on Saturday 16 August.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you for sharing your favouorite items of clothing in this week's Goodie Bag contest! It's surprising, the things we get attached to. For my own part, my favourite item is this thick wooden bangle from Evans, which I wear with nearly everything. I know it's technically jewellery not clothing, but hey, it was my question! :P

This was the last Goodie Bag for a little while as it's my birthday next week and, in my opinion, I should be receiving goodies instead of sending them out. :D And at the end of next week I'm also going on holiday for a couple of weeks. When I get back the Goodie Bag will return as a weekly feature, I already have a bunch of better-than-ever goodies waiting to be given out!

And now for the fanfare. The winner of this week's Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Get Palmd! Congratulations! :)

Goodie Bag - What's your favourite item of clothing

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's romantic Goodie Bag are:

• Alice band with a white rose
  
• Antique effect long necklace with white beads
  
• Sparkly turquoise hair bands
  
• Pretty antique effect bracelet
  

This week I'd like you to share with me your all time favourite item of clothing. It might be a new love, or something that has been the staple of your wardrobe for a long time. Why is is special to you? How does it make you feel when you wear it?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your favourite item - even better if you can link to a picture of it! As a bonus, if you link back to this entry you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 18 July at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night and announce it on Saturday 19 July.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you so much to everyone who revealed their spending habits in this week's Goodie Bag contest! It made for interesting reading.

I'm currently having a veeeery lazy weekend, so I'm not going to hurt my brain by attempting any sort of thorough analysis of the comments here. When it comes to my own spending habits, they're quite sporadic. If I go out on a planned shopping-trip-mission, which doesn't really happen that often, I'll probably spend around £100-£150. But of course there are all those things I order online that tend to stack up over the month. Ordering online is quite perilous as you don't really feel like you're spending any money, and you always justify that you'll probably return a lot of it as well. I should probably start some sort of excel spread sheet on my spending to really stay on top of it. What I do try to do is sell some stuff on eBay every month as well. That way if I buy something on eBay I won't usually spend 'actual' money, but only the profits which I've earned from selling something. As a rule, if I buy a pair of shoes for example, I try to sell another pair on. Just to try to maintain some sort of balance of finances and of wardrobe. Needless to say, it doesn't always work so well though.

And now for the fanfare. The winner of the Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on suvinoma! Congratulations! :)

Goodie Bag - How much do you spend?

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you a chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's hearts & roses themed Goodie Bag are:

• Red rose headband from Primark
  
• Red heart earrings from Lady Luck Rules OK
  
• Hear stickers from Accessorize
  
• Red & black rose hair clips from Primark
  
• Cute heart bobby pins from Accessorize

This week I want to know a bit more about your clothes-shopping habits. How much money do you spend on clothes in an average month? Do you spend the same amount every month? Do you go on shopping sprees only on rare special occasions, or is it a daily treat?

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry and share your clothes-shopping habits. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 11 July at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night and announce it on Saturday 12 July.

Hot off the Press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you so much to everyone who shared their great holiday-packing tips in this week's Goodie Bag contest!

This will be just a brief announcement since I don't have much time until tomorrow. Yesterday I braved the sales after work and didn't get home until late in the evening, and today I'm off to Hampstead to see Rufus Wainwright in a picnic concert at Kenwood House. There's rain on the cards, which is making deciding what to wear a nightmare...

I got a lot of good ideas and will share the best of them with you tomorrow, when I have some time to finish my holiday Look Book.

Now for the announcement. The winner of the Goodie Bag was drawn randomly, and this time lady luck smiled on Salla! Congratulations! :)

Psst... Have your say and win £500

Visit the Best Beauty Awards online survey to vote for your favourite beauty products. You will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win £500. Five lucky runners up will win £100, and there's also the chance to win a goody bag containing the winning products!

P.S. Don't forget to take part in this week's DIVA Look Book Goodie Bag contest, which closes today!

Goodie bag - how to pack for a holiday

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, which give you the chance to bag yourself something nice and add some cheer to your day.



In this week's Goodie Bag are:

• Accessorize purse in pretty teal colour
  
• Garnier Summer Face moisturiser for a sun-kissed look
• Funky anchor belt donated by the lovely Layla
• Anchor necklace from Lady Luck Rules Ok
• Cute bobby pins from Accessorize
• Funky rockabilly stickers

This week's Goodie Bag will hopefully get you into a holiday mood. I'm working on a Look Book of 'things to pack for a summer holiday' and I want some tips from you! Let me know what you think are the essential items of clothing you need to take with you, what sort of clever ways you might have of fitting a holiday wardrobe into a suitcase, and whether anyone really thinks 6 pairs of shoes are 'too many' for a week's holiday.

To be in for a chance to win this Goodie Bag, comment on this entry with your holiday packing tips. As a bonus, if you link back to this entry you will be entered into the draw twice.

This contest closes on Friday 4 July at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Friday night and announce it on Saturday 5 July.

Hot off the press - Goodie Bag Winner

Thank you so much for all the great comments that I received in the first Goodie Bag contest! There were some truly great ideas and suggestions, some of which I've already put into action.

Here's what you want to see more of:

• Tips on how to dress for your body type
• Tips on how to adapt current trends to suit bigger sizes
• More looks for different occasions
• More pictures of gorgeous curvaceous women
• A swimwear feature (look out for a swimwear Look Book later this week!)
• Inspirational/self-confidence building articles
• Articles on making/tuning clothes
• Looks for weddings
• More reader participation
• Online shopping tips

As a result of this small survey I've added a few features. You can now write and submit articles that you think might be a good fit for DIVA Look Book. Simply go to the contact page from the link on the right and choose 'submit an article'. If published, your article will appear in the brand spanking new 'Guest Starring...' feature. Also, I've been approached by a few people who are interested in doing some field reporting. The idea being that they visit a store and do a little review about it and also put together a look from clothes from the current collection. So if that works out all right it should be quite an exciting addition! I'm also starting a new feature this week called 'Unique Treasures', which will feature one-of-a-kind finds from places like Etsy and eBay. There are a lot of other ideas bubbling at the back of my mind, but more about those later on.

And now for the announcement you've been waiting for. The winner of the Goodie Bag has been drawn randomly, and this time lady luck was smiling on Emilia! Congratulations! :)

Goodie Bag - Help me to help you

The Goodie Bag feature is where I host little contests and promotions, where you'll have a chance to bag yourself something nice to add some cheer into your day.

For this first ever edition of Goodie Bag I've put together some cute little things that should engage most of your senses.



In the goodie bag are:

• Mark Hill De-Frizz Shine Serum
• Heathcote & Ivory soap in Rosemary & Orange (smells divine!)
• Accessorize purse in the cutest of polka dot prints
• Little trinket box for your tiny treasures
• Phone jewellery to dress your mobile phone up with
• Butterfly stickers, just because you're never too old for stickers
• Fruitella strawberry sweets for that summer taste

To be in for a chance to win this goodie bag, comment on this entry with any suggestions or wishes you might have for DIVA Look Book. What kind of features would you like to see? For which occasions would you like to see looks for? Any great shopping or inspiration links you want to share? Anything you can think of really! And as a bonus, if you link back to this entry you will be entered into the draw twice. Let's get the word out there! :)

This contest closes on Monday 23 June at 5pm GMT. I'll draw the winner later on Monday night and announce it on Tuesday 24 June.

Looking forward to your suggestions!