Ralabu

Dress c/o Spoiled Brat
Shoes: Matalan
A few weeks ago the lovely Susan at Spoiled Brat got in touch to tell me about new brand to the site Ralabu. As it happens I’d been browsing the site only that morning and had noticed the beautiful embellished pieces was deeply coveting the Ramona Dress. I was ever so generously offered a dress of my choice to review and it was a no brainer for me in terms of which one to go for. When it arrived a few days later it was instant love. The heavy embellishment reminds me somewhat of dresses my Mum wore in the 1990s when she went out for an everning and it’s a damn shame I have my Christmas party outfit already sorted as this would have been perfect (I have told Ben he needs to take me out for dinner so I can wear it). I was a bit worried the dress would be too short on my tall figure but actually it’s perfect and fit’s like a dream- I did size up though.
It’s Β the second day of my festive annual leave and Mum and I might brave Cabot Circus for a bit although my movement is still quite restricted so it will be a brief trip. With our Christmas party this coming Friday I need to find me a clutch bag and some flat shoes (goodbye dreams of heels) as well as the perfect shade of eyeshadow to go with my outfit….that and pick up the two remaining gifts I have left to buy.

(we can scrub round that previous paragraph, serves me right for scheduling a post…I’ve been signed off sick for another three weeks so no festive shopping and no Christmas Party, aye aye aye).

What do you think of this dress? If you were given your pick of the Ralabu brand which would you choose? I loved the look of the Riverside dress but decided I just wouldn’t feel comfortable in it.
xxx

P.S. to anyone with a problem with me doing outfit post- just don’t read the blog ok? I might be off sick but I’m not bed bound. Whatever I do hurts so does it really matter if I decide that I’ll just carry on blogging in my normal fashion now I’m able to stand and hold myself better? I think not. It’s the same as me leaving the house, I need to walk daily to help heal things. I’m not skiving, I’m not trying to pull a fast one, I’m just not giving in to a problem that could otherwise pull me down.

14 comments for “Ralabu

  1. This dress is so different but I like it! Yes, nag the boy to take you out to dinner, especially as the party is off the menu *hugs* x

  2. Sorry to hear your still not back on your feet. I hope you still get to do some of the things you had planned.
    The dress is divine, I do like a little embellishment πŸ™‚ Ben definitely needs to take you some where lovely πŸ™‚

  3. AvatarAnonymous

    Goodness me. If I was your boss and saw this i would fire you. You do not look like somebody in pain in those pictures. but other than that your hair looks good.

  4. Very beautiful, I like that it looks like a classic vintage piece but with a modern, glitzy twist!

    Also think it contrasts so prettily with your hair <3

    Sophie xox soinspo

  5. This dress is gorgeous and it looks lovely on you πŸ™‚ xx

  6. Gotta love those anonymous comments! At least your hair looks good right?! Urgh, anyway hope you’re resting up, my mum had sciatica last year and was in ridiculous amounts of pain.. Love this dress though, makes me think 90s and also Gatsby πŸ™‚ x

  7. this looks amazing! as does your hair!

  8. AvatarAVY

    I think it’s cute and I do love your hair.

    /Avy

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  9. This is lovely and suits you perfectly!! I think you look amazeballs in bodycon but this is so good for days when you want to look gorgeous but not quite feelin’ the tight fit.
    xoxox

  10. It’s such a nice dress!! Is it itchy at all? That’s what I worry about chiffony embellised dresses.x

  11. What a stunning dress, you look absolutely amazing. I really hope you feel better soon lovely lady <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com