The Great British Beard Off

So for the last month Stu has been raising money for the Shaun Wright Foundation, which is a charity set up in memory of a dear co-worker of his. It aims to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Action, to fund research into pancreatic cancer, which is sadly lacking.

Monday was the big day! The amazing Mug & Brush in Keelby very kindly opened up especially for the event, offering their services for free, and even putting on nibbles and drinks for everyone attending, fantastic folks! We invited friends and family down for the event and the Grimsby Telegraph came along too.

Rebecca Wright had the first cut, the incredible woman who set up the Shaun Wright Foundation in memory of her husband Shaun. With Stu's fundraising, they are up to just under £30,000 raised since June 2015, a truly stunning amount!

Off the plait came. Then it was onto clipping the rest, then a shave, then a cut throat shave to really make sure Stu's face was properly naked for the first time in a long, long time.

Huge thanks have to go to Karen for setting up the event and opening up her salon to us, and to Laura for the actual shave. It had to be nerve racking with such a crowd of spectators.

And now..... the before and after...

How handsome is my husband? He's a beaut with and without the beard.

Huge thank you to all the readers who sponsored Stu, it was really heartwarming to see donations with comments on saying they read my blog and wanted to donate. Thank you guys so much! If you do want to pop a last minute donation on his justgiving page, I'll pop the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stushavesthebeard

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

My First Lindy Bop Dress - Bridesmaid Adventures!

On 19th September I was privileged to be a part of my Auntie and Uncle's wedding vow renewal as a bridesmaid, much like I had been 21 years ago at age 6 when they originally married! I'm somewhat taller, but I'm pretty sure I'm just as cute! I was thrilled with what my Auntie wanted me to wear, because it meant my first Lindy Bop dress. I had always wanted a Lindy Bop dress, and couldn't wait to see what it would be like.

The lovely Kate Atkinson was booked to do our makeup. I was nervous, because I don't wear much makeup and was worried I wouldn't look like myself, but oh my gosh Kate did the most incredible job. I mentioned a cat eye look, and she totally nailed it! I was also please to be complimented on my totally au natural brows, skin and eyelashes! Thanks Kate!

The final hair and makeup. I wore my own lipstick rather than go for the gloss everyone else did, as I can't stand the feeling of gloss on my lips. A matte red was the perfect pin up look. One of the themes of the vow renewal was Star Trek. As a massive trekkie, I was eager to squeeze a hint of it into my outfit, and this old Sugar & Vice solar system necklace was the perfect touch! This particular version is no longer available, but I still adore it. I am also now a total false eyelashes convert and need to get my mitts on some asap.

My dress is the 'Lana' style. It came with a material belt, but in my size it wasn't actually sized up to fit, so I ordered this cute faux leather belt from ASOS Curve to add a bit more statement to the dress. Under the dress I'm wearing a red petticoat I had custom made for me about 10 years ago. I'm 5ft 11 so length is always a problem unfortunately, which is why I had this one made.

I felt amaaaazing. I totally helped that when Stu saw me he gasped and told me he I looked beautiful. And I felt it, which was wonderful!

Damn we are a good looking couple. Stu's suit is something really special my Auntie and Uncle actually bought him for his birthday last year, and they requested he wear it, so I have to share it!

Isn't it incredible? It's from Oppo Suits, and I bloody love it. Just a note for anyone who does fancy a suit from Oppo Suits, size up! We measured Stu according to their size guide and the suit that it corresponded with wasn't right, so we sized up and it fits perfectly. They do a pretty bad ass range of suits that are totally different from anything you've ever seen before, so go check them out!

We had a really lovely day, Stu's boys looked amazing in their waistcoats and bow ties. I don't share photos of them on my blog, as a step-parent I don't think it's my place to. But they looked so awesome.

I am totally going to look at investing in more Lindy Bop now having worn this one. I felt so good, and they have so many styles in a up to a size 26.

What are your fave Lindy Bop styles? I think an Audrey is next on my wishlist, they have tartan!

Much love,

Kitty xxxx