Archive for the ‘Life’ Category

• Why I want Marie Denee to go to the Vienna Life Ball

  Date: 2010.07.05 | Category: Goals, Inspirational people, Life | Response: 0

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  I know I haven’t really done a proper personal blog for a while. I make no apologies in telling you all that the past few weeks have been emotional as I get ready to launch my new business officially. (It’s not plus-size related – it’s for everyone) Setting up a new business is like moving house. So many emotions come into play. Luckily I have not gone on this journey alone. I’ve had support from some amazing people. That kind of ties into what I’m about to write about.

  Anyway I’ve been distant I know. The odd Facebook posts, a little twitter banter, but no-where near what I normally do. I just have not had the time.

  That said I haven’t been living under a rock. So I know currently my virtual friend Marie Denee (just like another inspirational person Debra Mazda) is reaching out and asking for support. And a little bit of everybody’s time to vote for something they really want and also as a statement that this community can produce ‘star’s that can bridge the gap and relate to any shape or size – ultimately a vote for women and a vote for a damn good reporter.

  I really, really want Marie Denee to go to the Vienna Life Ball and cover it for the Huffington Post. I think there has been a lot of talk about why Marie should go. I wanted to bring a more personal element to that. Things I know Marie is too humble to really share.

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• Meeting Em (boombands.blogspot.com) in London

  Date: 2010.06.17 | Category: Blogging, Inspirational people, Life | Response: 7

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  I was thrilled to meet Em, from ‘Oh The Places You’ll Go,’ today for the first time after I’d finished at Asos. We found a lovely little place to share drinks, chat and plan lots of exciting things. She’s every inch as adorable in real life as she is in her blog and totally down to earth – my kind of Gal.

  We’ve both got a busy few months ahead so it was so nice to actually meet up before the madness starts.

  What did we talk about? Well fashion of course plus, beauty, perceptions of plus-size women, size acceptance and our creative businesses. We also shared some insights on how we blog which was really interesting. Meeting up with fellow bloggers is always insightful.

  As I said, we also came up with some cool ideas for some collaborative work too.

  She’s simply fab!!! I heart!

  Thanks Em for a fab evening of girly chatter and thought provoking musings.

  V x

  Follow Em on twitter @boombands

• Just Looking…

  Date: 2010.06.07 | Category: Life | Response: 0

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  There’s things I want,
  There’s things I think I want,
  There’s things I have,
  There’s things I wanna have,
  They say the more you fly,
  The more you risk your life
  Well I’m just looking,
  I’m not buying,
  I’m just looking,
  Keeps me smiling…

  Stereophonics – Just Looking

  
  

  copyright BBC

• Get A Grip News

  Date: 2010.05.30 | Category: Articles, Blogging, Goals, Inspirational people, Life, Motivaton, Thank you!, Vanessa Reece, size-acceptance | Response: 2

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  If you’ve been following my ‘Get a Grip’ series and have been enjoying my knowledge and thoughts within it then here’s the place where we join together and take it to the next level.

  

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