You might be thinking I look slightly different to how I looked the last time you saw me. The truth is, the last few months have not been kind to me. Since living it up in Portugal in October I’ve spent almost three months in hospital. It was touch a go for a while and after almost dying on more than one occasion, a very long road lies ahead to get back to “normal”. This post is not for attention or sympathy but solely to answer all the questions of where I have been and if I am ok. The last four months have been incredibly difficult and draining but have given me a new appreciation for life and those I choose to surround myself with. Finally I’m on my way back – So for my friends and family who were by my side through it all, thank you! ❤️ #thankyou #friends #family #greatful #portugal
19 years ago this fella above made the best decision of his life !!! Yep – he married me. I’m not gonna lie, it hasn’t all been sweetness and roses but despite reminding each other daily that “I’d be out on tag by now if……….” I count my blessings ! We are surrounded by a gorgeous family who make every day an adventure. So Mr Cooke – here’s to the next 19 years and our future life in Portugal – dreams can become reality !!! Bring on the celebrations @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex @sleepysarcasm_ #marriage #anniversary #lifesentence #love #family #livingthelife #vilamoura #marinavibes
19 years ago this fella above made the best decision of his life !!! Yep – he married me. I’m not gonna lie, it hasn’t all been sweetness and roses but despite reminding each other daily that “I’d be out on tag by now if……….” I count my blessings ! We are surrounded by a gorgeous family who make every day an adventure. So Mr Cooke – here’s to the next 19 years and our future life in Portugal – dreams can become reality !!! Bring on the celebrations @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex @sleepysarcasm_ #marriage #anniversary #lifesentence #love #family #livingthelife #vilamoura #marinavibes
19 years ago this fella above made the best decision of his life !!! Yep – he married me. I’m not gonna lie, it hasn’t all been sweetness and roses but despite reminding each other daily that “I’d be out on tag by now if……….” I count my blessings ! We are surrounded by a gorgeous family who make every day an adventure. So Mr Cooke – here’s to the next 19 years and our future life in Portugal – dreams can become reality !!! Bring on the celebrations @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex @sleepysarcasm_ #marriage #anniversary #lifesentence #love #family #livingthelife #vilamoura #marinavibes
19 years ago this fella above made the best decision of his life !!! Yep – he married me. I’m not gonna lie, it hasn’t all been sweetness and roses but despite reminding each other daily that “I’d be out on tag by now if……….” I count my blessings ! We are surrounded by a gorgeous family who make every day an adventure. So Mr Cooke – here’s to the next 19 years and our future life in Portugal – dreams can become reality !!! Bring on the celebrations @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex @sleepysarcasm_ #marriage #anniversary #lifesentence #love #family #livingthelife #vilamoura #marinavibes
19 years ago this fella above made the best decision of his life !!! Yep – he married me. I’m not gonna lie, it hasn’t all been sweetness and roses but despite reminding each other daily that “I’d be out on tag by now if……….” I count my blessings ! We are surrounded by a gorgeous family who make every day an adventure. So Mr Cooke – here’s to the next 19 years and our future life in Portugal – dreams can become reality !!! Bring on the celebrations @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex @sleepysarcasm_ #marriage #anniversary #lifesentence #love #family #livingthelife #vilamoura #marinavibes
Lauren was one of our brides whilst we were filming Curvy Brides Boutique. Throughout her appointment Lauren was extremely brave and honest and shared how she had battled with her mental health in the past which had resulted in her self harming. Having embraced her scars, Lauren chose this stunning strapless dress. Lauren had very kindly agreed to share her experience “I was very nervous to try on a dress let alone when it was going to be on TV! I was also scared about showing my scars, as you know I wanted a dress with sleeves to hide them but Jo and Al helped me build confidence into owning my scars. I shouldn’t be ashamed of them they tell a story of what I have been through and show I got through it and I hope my episode helped other people that things do get better, My dress made me feel powerful and like a new woman and I felt so beautiful and that’s all Down to Jo and Al x” Lauren’s story can be seen in Season 4 episode 1 of Curvy Bride’s Boutique #curvybrides #curvybridesboutique #embraceyourself #confidence #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #love @mentalhealth__community
*** RANT ALERT *** So, trying to live my best life – when suddenly it’s 12pm Wednesday (which means only one thing if you are Cleo) It’s time for SLOTH’S EXCUSES !(also known as PMQ’s). For the next 30 mins I listen intently (while cooling off in the pool) as the bumbling, stuttering, sloth like creature tries in vain to yet again take no accountability for his law breaking behaviour and that of his senior aids. Now I might be alone in my thinking, but surely this pompous idiot who is unable to brush his hair or string a sentence together has lost leave of his senses if he thinks that the “reasonable person” is wanting to turn a page and get on with what really matters !!!! WTAF – we have got a PM who doesn’t know when he’s at a party that he’s hosting (and subsequently lied about) running this country and a chancellor of the exchequer who is on the bloody Forbes rich list running our economy and helping out us “little people” with a ££gesture towards the cost of living increase crisis !!!!!! We are the laughing stock of the civilised world – get a grip YOU GOT TO GO BJ ! Us sensible, law abiding, hard working, honest, caring citizens have had enough of your total bullshit ! The one saving grace of this utter incompetent fool is that for the last couple of months fat people have not been held responsible for all the woes of this country – HE HAS !!!! #politics #excuses #bullshit #partygate #torybullshit
Just chilling in Vilamoura with the hubby – when suddenly I recognise the dulcet tone of my voice projecting from the TV – can’t seem to get away from this opinionated bitch !!! #curvybridesboutique #wedding #vilamoura #lovinglife #marinavibes
Cooke family outing to Wembley – are you ready for us Ed ? #edsheeran #wembley #familytime
Cooke family outing to Wembley – are you ready for us Ed ? #edsheeran #wembley #familytime
Cooke family outing to Wembley – are you ready for us Ed ? #edsheeran #wembley #familytime
I’m all for listening to peoples opinions and I’m a great believer in “Freedom of speech” BUT…… wtaf ? WRONG & RUDE !! There is such an easy solution to this – turn your bloody TV over lady – job done !! #rude #wrong #getalife #manners #curvybridesboutique #embraceyourself #alcohol #getagrip
I’m all for listening to peoples opinions and I’m a great believer in “Freedom of speech” BUT…… wtaf ? WRONG & RUDE !! There is such an easy solution to this – turn your bloody TV over lady – job done !! #rude #wrong #getalife #manners #curvybridesboutique #embraceyourself #alcohol #getagrip
Whatever next ? The man who brushes his hair with a toffee apple has named his long term hairdresser on his honours list for parliamentary service !! Are you actually kidding – I have no words !!! #hairdresser #mess #hairstyle #honours #help #toffeeapple #ridiculous
Whatever next ? The man who brushes his hair with a toffee apple has named his long term hairdresser on his honours list for parliamentary service !! Are you actually kidding – I have no words !!! #hairdresser #mess #hairstyle #honours #help #toffeeapple #ridiculous
Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this ? We were living our best life in our favourite place…….Less than 8 hours later with not a drop of alcohol I broke my back (fractured coccyx & 5 compressed vertebrae). The moral of this true story…..TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED !! #live #love #life #thankful #accidents
Famalam at Wembley ! Come on you Lioness’s Obviously the ref is wearing a green shirt under her official red one ! Has to be one of the most biased referee’s I’ve ever seen – what a disgrace !#euros #football #sport #womensfootball @wrightyofficial
When your 20 year old is struggling to keep up with the “parents” and orders a “cup of Tea in @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex #youngsters #tea #keepgoing #lightweightbaby #vilamoura #marinavibes #algarve #familytime
When your 20 year old is struggling to keep up with the “parents” and orders a “cup of Tea in @19th_holevilamoura @cleocookex #youngsters #tea #keepgoing #lightweightbaby #vilamoura #marinavibes #algarve #familytime
This is how a messy night @19th_holevilamoura innocently begins !! Tonight is all about the Basketball & Tequilla Rose @vasco_djw #vilamouravibes #lovinglife #NBA #nbaplayoffs #pissed
Today is all about colour. How do you feel about colour v traditional ? These are two of our gorgeous brides Heather and Sharon who definitely did not go down the traditional route. Visit us at the “real” Essex home of CURVY BRIDES BOUTIQUE where you can see and try all our collections in sizes 16-36. Styles, sizes and colours to suit all. Call to book your private appointment 01277 369908 or visit www.curvesandcouture.co.uk #photooftheday #happy #instawedding #plussize #plussizespecialists #plussizebeauty #plussizeweddingdresses #plussizebrides #bride #wedding #weddingideas #plussizebridal #plussizeboutique #plussizefashion #essex #essexwedding #love #curvy #curvybrides #curvybridesboutique #realbeauty #instagood #YourBrandStory #fashion #beauty #2024 #real
Today is all about colour. How do you feel about colour v traditional ? These are two of our gorgeous brides Heather and Sharon who definitely did not go down the traditional route. Visit us at the “real” Essex home of CURVY BRIDES BOUTIQUE where you can see and try all our collections in sizes 16-36. Styles, sizes and colours to suit all. Call to book your private appointment 01277 369908 or visit www.curvesandcouture.co.uk #photooftheday #happy #instawedding #plussize #plussizespecialists #plussizebeauty #plussizeweddingdresses #plussizebrides #bride #wedding #weddingideas #plussizebridal #plussizeboutique #plussizefashion #essex #essexwedding #love #curvy #curvybrides #curvybridesboutique #realbeauty #instagood #YourBrandStory #fashion #beauty #2024 #real
A great night @19th_holevilamoura with my favourite band @cookiemonstersband & some seriously dodgy dancing by @vasco_djw !! #vilamoura #tequillarose #marinalife #livingmybestlife
