What doesn't Kill you makes you stronger!

Growing up I was always the biggest girl in school and also one of the shiest. I always had a good group of friends around me so I was a happy person but I was never one to be interested in boys or relationships etc and instead I focused on my studies and spending time with my friends.

As I got older my friends started settling down into relationships and in some cases started a family and even got married. I was so happy for them but all I could think about was when would it be my turn?

Being a big girl I had confidence as a person but never when it came to the opposite sex. I was 23 when I had my first 'real' relationship which was great and I was the happiest I thought Id ever be, I was more confident, felt like I was worth something and could relate to my friends now when they would talk about relationship issues etc.

Unfortunately that relationship ended after a year or so and I felt lost, I was so used to having someone that loved me in contact with me everyday and missed going on dates etc.

Rather than take a step back to focus on myself as a person, I immediately felt the need to be in a relationship again and to be honest it didn't matter to me who it was with, as long as they wanted me! (sad I know!)

This put me in a vulnerable position but I didn't see it at the time. I met a man like no other. He was everything I was looking for in a man, funny, smart and most of all interested in me!

The 'relationship' lasted just over 3 years and the amount of lies etc that came with it was literally unbelievable but I thought that nobody else would be interested in me so I just put up with it.

As a  woman of a certain size, he started to make me feel like nobody would be interested, that I was a laughing stock and he was the only man that would be interested. I believed it all!

Over the three year period there were threats of suicide, fake messages from his 'family' and he even faked having cancer! These were just to name a few!

This man spent the first year we were going out building me up just so he could pull me down, lower than I had ever been before.

For three years I believed all the lies and stood by him, March 3rd 2014 (my birthday) I found out that he had a fiancé and they were due to be married at the end of March that year. I was devastated and couldn't quite believe it!

The wedding went ahead along with the Caribbean honeymoon! Once he returned he wanted to be friends, yes friends!

Over the three years I stopped socialising with friends, stopped going shopping etc I felt so embarrassed about my size and the way I looked and knowing that everything had been a lie made everything worse which then triggered my depression.

I put up with it all just to feel 'normal' and feel loved. This post isn't about blaming anyone or bashing my ex, I simply want to share my story and tell you that NOBODY should be made to feel worthless or ashamed of themselves in order to be in a relationship.

There are some great men out there who will love you for you! (as cliche as that sounds its true!) A relationship is meant to make each other shine and be at their best, not to bring each other down.

I was no angel myself and now that I am in a better place I am thankful of the experience as I know feel like I have grown so much as a person and would much rather work on being a happy, more content person than be in a wrong relationship. If I meet Mr Right on the way then thats a bonus but a man does not validate you as a person.

What happened to my ex? He is happily married and his wife is oblivious to it all and that is the way it will stay. I have been hurt like I never thought possible and would never wish that on anyone. My theory is that leopards don't change their spots and Karma will play its part.

Woman of all shapes and sizes deserve to be happy, don't let anyone tell you anything different! Only you can let someone effect your happiness in life and you are worth so much more!

Its true what they say, right? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and thanks to a few good friends and Little Miss Plus Size I am getting stronger day by day!

Thanks for Reading

Tracy xx

 

 

 

Winners Announced!!

Origins Face Mask Review!

Over the years I have read many blogs and watched loads of Youtubers rave about Origins, the skincare brand so I thought that it was about time to give them a go to see what all the fuss was about.

Origins offer a wide range of products ranging from bath & body to make-up, and one thing I am a little obsessed with is skincare so I thought why not start there!

Personally I always think that if a brand offers face masks, then that is the best place to start to get a feel of the brand as generally they show results quicker than maybes a moisturiser or spot treatment and who doesn't enjoy a pamper now and again!

Origins offer a wide range of face masks to try but back in December when I saw a trio of there most popular masks I thought it was a perfect opportunity to give them a go!

The three masks are Drink Up-Intensive overnight mask, Clear Improvements active charcoal mask & Out of Trouble 10 minute mask.



My skin tends to be quite dry over my nose area and a little oily everywhere else so I was intrigued to try their Drink Up-Intensive overnight mask as I thought it might have been too rich for my skin.



The mask itself  is quite a rich texture and once applied your skin immediately feels nourished. It does take time to fully sink into the skin but seeing as this mask is an overnight treatment by the morning your simply left with plump hydrated skin with no oily residue.

This mask has a hint of a peach fragrance but defiantly not overpowering and is actually very subtle. You are advised to use this mask twice weekly however I just find that using it when my skin is feeling dry or tight is enough for me personally.



At £23 for 100mls it is a little on the pricey side however if you do suffer with dry skin I would defiantly give this a go!



This next mask has got to be my favourite! Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, although I am in my late twenties I still suffer with acne! Over the past few months I have seen an incredible difference to my skin due to my dietary changes and also drinking more water, yet I still have acne even though it is not as drastic as before I still like to use products that are designed to help clear your skin.



This clear improvements mask is lovely to use, it is a thick dark grey clay that you apply to either your whole face or just the area that you have the most open pores and blemishes. I don't know about you but there is something very satisfying about applying a mask that then sets to a dry clay.

You apply this mask either all over or on your problem areas, wait until the clay fully drys or sets on your face and then remove with a cloth/sponge and warm water. The charcoal in this mask acts like a magnet and draws out all the impurities in your pores. I personally love this mask and love the application, what I will say is that if your skin is on the drier side then follow with a very good moisturiser as when the mask does draw out impurities it can leave your skin drier and if you already have dry skin then a good moisturiser would defiantly be good to follow on with.



Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask costs £23 for 100mls or £12 for 50mls. Me personally, I think it is worth the money and out of all three face masks this would be my favourite that I would re-purchase again and again. If your unsure but still want to try it then the 50ml size would be great as this tube has lasted me ages as a little goes a long way!



Finally the last of the three masks I have tried is Origins Out of Trouble 10 minute mask, this is a great mask if you feel like your skin needs help to maintain a clear healthy look and make sure that your skin is rid of anything that could potentially cause an outburst on your your face.



This mask contains amazing ingredients such as Zinc Oxide, sulphur and Camphor which help to sink into the skin and also calm troublesome areas. This mask helps to get rid of the oil/shine on your skin as well as removing dead skin cells and anything that could cause a potential breakout.

I tend to use this mask once a week and find that it works great in my skincare regime alongside the charcoal mask as they both help to fight against any potential impurities.

You simply apply the cream to your face and neck and as the name suggests you leave it on for ten minutes. This is an very thick mask and stays white on the skin until rubbed in.



This mask costs £23 for 100mls and if you don't have any major issues with problematic skin but want to help prevent problems occurring then this is a great mask to try.

Have you tried any Origin products, if so what do you recommend I try? Have you tried any of these masks, if so what is your favourite?

I hope that this has gave you a little more information on these products and would love to know your thoughts!

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I would really appreciate it!

Thanks for Reading

Tracy xx

NEW! Aussie Body Wash!

Over the years I have used and loved Aussie haircare products so when I was out shopping in Boots and saw that they have now introduced a body wash range I thought I would give them a go.

The body washes come in three options, Mega Watt, Fresh Mate & No Rush. All three smell lovely and are designed to fit in with your needs, e.g. a fresh scent to feel super clean, a calm relaxing scent and a scent that will give you a boost of energy to help wake you up!

I usually use Imperial Leathers Foamburst as I like a rich creamy lather, thats the only downside about these body washes, they smell amazing, get you nice and clean but you do need a generous amount to get a good lather.






No Rush is a favourite of mine, the tag line reads 'For skin that deserves to be spoilt' and that is exactly what it does. It leaves you feeling very calm and relaxed and I am defiantly a one for a good pamper evening so this suited me.It contains Australian Jojoba Seed Oil so it is very kind and softening to the skin.





Fresh Mate is a scent that shocked me, from the bottle and the name I expected a very minty scent that would make you feel very fresh. It is nothing like that, it is very unique and lovely to use. The scent is not overpowering it just smells fresh and clean! This body wash contains Eucalyptus but it in now way has that traditional Eucalyptus smell. It is simply like no smell I have smelt before.





Mega Watt, a bit like Fresh Mate I expected this to be very strong and even citrus smelling but it is not. It has a hint of citrus but to me it is more sweet smelling. Defiantly the stronger smelling out of the three but still not overpowering. The idea behind this body wash is to re-boost and re-vitalise you and I use this after my workout sessions just to wake me up a bit and help my muscles recover. The main ingredient in Mega Watt is Australian Ginseng which is know for its re-boosting properties.

They are available in Boots now and I was able to pick them up on offer for £1.99 but there RRP is £2.99 which is maybes a bit steep for 250mls but worth it as a little treat. There is also a Shower Smoothie version but unfortunately I was unable to get my hands on that!

Have you tried this range before? Which is your Favourite?

Thanks for Reading

Tracy xx

p.s I am now on Facebook at Little Miss Plus Size and Instagram at little0miss0plus0size

Competition Time!

Since I now have a new blog design and I have been away for a little while I thought that it was about time I held a mini competition to thank you for sticking with Little Miss Plus Size!

If you have been following me on twitter you will know how excited I am to now have an Instagram account! I am truly obsessed!

I have also created a fresh new Facebook page to go alongside all of my other social media accounts!

I know myself how tiering it gets when people constantly promote there pages etc but I am just so excited to be back and would love to find Instagram accounts to follow as well as Facebook pages.

I absolutely love twitter, I can navigate around it pretty well but Instagram and Facebook are new to me, I have a personal Facebook account that I check every now and again but would love to really interact with like minded people over on my Facebook page and Instagram!



So the prize is............yes you guessed it from the image a set of Essie nail polishes, I thought this would be a great little prize as if you have been reading for a while you will know that I love my nail polish!

This is a Summer 2014 collection and the colours are very tropical and bright, I personal have a set that I use regular.

So what do you need to do?

Simply Like and share my Facebook page Little Miss Plus Size for one entry.

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Follow me on Instagram at little0miss0plus0size and like my image titled Summer brights Essie obsessed! for one entry.

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If you follow both steps that entitles you to two entries, there are two sets to be won, one winner from Instagram and one from Facebook.

The competition closes at 8pm tomorrow and the winners will be announced on twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

*Cheeky Alert*

If I reach 200 likes on Facebook and 200 followers on Instagram there will be a bonus prize and the winner will be randomly picked from both Facebook and Instagram.

Good Luck and don't forget to leave your Facebook pages and Instagram usernames below so I can have look through.

Thanks for Reading

Tracy xx

 

Lush Haul!

I haven't been to Lush for ages so, when I was out shopping yesterday I thought what better time to go and have a look.

If you have been reading my blog for a while then you will know how much I love Lush (its almost an addiction!) so I decided to get a maximum of three products (yes I didn't believe that either).



Walking around the store the lovely sales assistant saw me coming and decided to give me a basket (the basket of doom) and my three items quickly multiplied so I thought I would share with you what I bought.



The first product I was attracted to was their UltraViolet Bubble Bar, the colours attracted me first and then the smell is amazing! This Bubble Bar is scented with Violet Leaf and jasmine absolutes and smells amazing! This bubble bar was £4.75 so pretty expensive however it generally gives me 3-4 bath worth of bubbles so I can justify the cost.



If you love lemon sherbets, I used to get them as a child so when I smelt Fizzbanger I was taken down memory lane! The smell is so strong  and the lemon scent makes your mouth water! I don't know how Lush do it but this bath bomb smells so fizzy and fresh. I cannot wait to try this after a busy exercising class or even in a morning to kick start my day! At £3.35 a bath bomb its defiantly worth it!



Although I do like fruity citrus smells I also really enjoy sweet scents to and one of my favourite bubble bars from Lush is Creamy Candy, it smells like candy floss or a really yummy sweet treat! It is also very moisturising in the bath as it contains Vanilla Absolute and Almond Oil. I usually get 2 baths out of this bar as I usually like to overindulge in the sweet scented bubbles and for £2.75 I am quite happy with that.



Now I have never tried this one before, Honey Bee Bath Bomb however the smell and the amazing ingredients attracted me to it! This Bath Bomb contains Aloe Vera and honey what more could you ask for ad the fact that it looks like a little bee is even better. Coming in at £3.35 I thought it was worth a try.



I prefer Bubble Bars over bath bombs, simply because I think you get more for your money as they last a couple of times so when I was happily browsing I picked up this adorable little thing, POP in the Bath  a little bundle of citrus. The idea is that the citrus smell 'pops' in the bath to help pick up your mood and I cannot wait to try it! This little citrus goodness costs £2.95 and again will do me between 2-3 baths.



And finally this is one of my all time favourite Lush products, Rose Jam Bubbleroon. This is an amazing concept as the Bubble Bar has been designed to look like a macaroon and even has 'jam' in the middle! I am not a fan of Rose scents but I absolutely love this! It always leaves my skin so soft too. The main ingredients are Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Rose Oil and it is defiantly worth trying if you haven't already. It costs £3.65 but again you can get 2-4 baths out of it depending on how many bubbles you want.

I hope that this has inspired you to pop into your local Lush store and have a look around and please let me know your recommendations or your favourites as I love any excuse to have a look around the store!

I am now on Facebook and Instagram and still surviving on twitter and Bloglovin  and I really would love it if you could like/follow and share. Leave me your links below with your recommendations and I would love to find new readers to follow!

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Thanks for Reading!

Tracy xx

Im Back!

Firstly I need to apologise for taking so long to get back into blogging, you see previously I had a lot more time on my hands and have you ever decided to do something and it actually takes longer than you originally planned? That was me trying to re-design my blog.

So since the last time you were here you may now notice a few changes, my logo and design for one. I want to get back into blogging because after all I wouldn't be where I am today with out it!

My life has also changed for the better to, I am now living a healthier lifestyle and excecising more often which has defiantly improved my mood and also helped me lose some weight too!

I have also joined Instagram!!! If you want to follow me my username is little0miss0plus0size and I would love to see all of your lovely photos too!

My previous Facebook page was also a little neglected so I have decided to make a fresh start and created a new one, If you would like to you can visit my page by clicking here!

Since we last spoke my twitter followers were in the thousands and now they are in the hundreds (shows what having a break from blogging can do for your social media) so if you would also like to keep up to date with me over on twitter click here!

I would love it if you could share your links to your social media sites in the comments and I will be sure to take a look and follow you too!

So fingers crossed I will be blogging more frequently and this is just a little post to let you know I am back and I am so excited to share with you my future posts!

How have you been? Hope your well and thank you so much for supporting and sticking by me over the past few months.

Thanks for Reading

Tracy xx