Changes, Awards, A Zara Pan Collar, Lace And A Sprinkle Of Glitter.

Do you notice anything different today...? Do you see that little white toolbar at the top of your screen...can you see what's in there?

Yep, Ugly Duckling is growing up! I decided that a serious blog (ha, yeah...it's deep and meaningful stuff we do here!) should have a serious domain name. And so we have...ducklingtoswan.com!! Woooo! Although I didn't need it (story of my life) I am very excited to have it!

Anyway, on with the serious business now....clothes!

Last week I mentioned I had a few more things I'd ordered to show you. They arrived in a nice little package from good old Zara! First and foremost was the sheer lace top with a contrasting pan collar, just so sweet don't you think?! I've been wanting a pan collared top for so long and the lace gives it a romantic feel. I also ordered some sandals, ready for summer - the season that is still about five months away, yep, that's right. Nothing like preparing early is there! They were in the sale though for a huge, eye-watering £3.99! How could I not?!

Lace top with peter pan collar.

Lace top with contrasting peter pan collar - Zara - Link!

Gold glitter sandals - Zara

My first thoughts were 'wow this top is so pretty and what a bargain for the sandals, they'll be amazing for summer with a maxi dress'. Sadly it was all downhill from there

Despite ordering both in my usual size, neither fit me! In fact, they weren't even close! The shoes feel like their at least one or two sizes too small and the top had odd sized sleeves. Both items have to go back. I would have exchanged them but neither are available in bigger sizes now. Overall it was a bit of a disappointment. I've always thought Zara sizing was a bit hit and miss so I don't usually order online from them. I do love Zara's clothing but I'll be sticking to shopping in the store instead from now on.

It got me wondering what you ladies think of Zara's sizing? Do any of you have problems with their sizing or find they're much smaller than you get in other stores?

Now On To A Thank You To Some Blog Friends.

Recently a few people have given me blog awards. I'm so happy whenever someone thinks of me when choosing who to tag next! It's so flattering and it makes me feel great to think that these people really like my little blog. I wish it was possible to answer each of the blog award posts with the answers to the questions or the random facts. Unfortunately if I answer one it doesn't feel fair not to answer all of them and that would be quite A LOT of random facts and answers about me. I know this is my personal blog but I'm really not that interesting, haha!

Of course I still want to say thank you to the lovely ladies for the awards recently! I like reading all of their blogs so go check them out and see if you like them too! I'm sure you will :)

Schnelle @ Schnelle Couture
Pauline @ Instinct of Style
Tori @ Cotton Candy INK
Em @ She. Is. Mary.
Clare @ C-A-T Make-up and Beauty
Claudia @ Claudia - Beauty & Fashion
Lauren @ All Things Beauty, Make-up and Shopping

Finally, I want to let you know that for a few days there will be SOME ELEMENTS OF THE BLOG THAT ARE NOT WORKING. I do know about them, it's because of the domain change, blame Blogger not me! One such thing that won't be visible for a few days is my lovely followers box. You are still all here though, don't worry. If you are new here you can follow me using the 'follow' tab at the very top of the page window or..

...click HERE to follow Ugly Duckling!

xxx