Throwing it back to the old school // Converse and Juju shoes!

This week I have decided to invest in some new footwear and by accident kinda threw myself back to the 90s and early 00s.

Converse, everyone loves them, comfy, cool and reasonably priced, so I decided to purchase like my 100th pair, this time I took it back to when I was about 13 and bought my first pair which were a pink pair of high top converse- Not cool then, you usually got called a jitter when I was teen for wearing them, Strange I know! So I bought a low pair of pink ones, inspired by Tanya Burr's photo on Instagram, I couldn't resist them, cute summer trainer. Like the rest of my Converse I love them and they will be worn down to the ground. FAVE!!!!!!

Juju shoes you either love um or hate um. But me I was impartial- Shock! But until I slipped some onto my now adult feet I realised why I loved them as a child. As a child they were my go to summer shoe- you know, at the age of 6 I clearly knew about fashion, Uhhh Nah!! If you never owned a pair as a child where were you??? I always had a clear glittery pair with a little heel. But I've decided to follow the trend like a sheep and I purchased a black flat pair, less obvious that they're really meant to be for children not 23 year old women!! I'm so in love with them, the smell of plastic is a bit overwhelming but hey ho, only one negative!!

Do you guys love or hate the Juju shoes (I won't get offended) and do you remember wearing them as a child??

Katie

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Topshop V Adidas

I'm  Back,

and with a slightly new obsession,

As of late I've started to become obsessed with 90's fashion again, digging out the old Reebok Classics and lusting over Calvin Klein sweaters- yeah you know the one, with the big CK on the front *retro* Right? 

Well its come as a surprise that my FAVE high-street store Topshop have collaborated with Adidas and have put together some pretty 90's inspired pieces, which i'm lusting over right now.

Have you seen this new collaboration? 

What do you think?

Katie

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*none of these photos are mine, and have been taken off google :) 

Spring/Summer 14

Spring is fast approaching, (still can't believe we are at the start of March) .

 But our fave High Street shops are now stocking up on those Spring/Summer clothes and I have the top 2014 trends.

Flower Power- Again this trend has blossomed from winter into Spring! Why not go Crazy and mix up your floral prints.

Sheer Delight- How much will you dare to bare? In Kendall's case a lot.

Sorbet Shades- These mouth watering colours are here to stay. Drool.

Topshop £42.00

Just don't end up looking like this

In the Jungle- You don't have to be globe trotter, to rock the safari look.

Hermes, showed of it's Safari look for S/S14. 

What is your favourite trends for this Spring/Summer??

Katie

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*All the images are not mine, they have been taken from Google. So credit to the photographers.

All hail Cara!!

Queen of the runway Cara Delevingne has surprised/delighted the fashion world, by launching her own Mulberry handbag range.

*Swoon* 

Alas the face of Mulberry has designed her own collection and of course, the new range is the complete opposite to the sophisticated, classic, English bags they already make.

Cara has 100% put her own style into these bags, these beautifully designed bags, have a Delevingne feel to them, edgy and chic. Included in the range we have camouflage print, backpacks and a studded lion bag (representing Caras' tattoo). 

I have a feeling these bags are going to be a massive hit with Mulberry fans across the world, I'm sold already and have my eye on one particular bag. 

Did you see the show?

What's your opinions on Cara's range???

Katie

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I love this lion studded bag!!!

Rocking camo print!

Perfect Arm Candy!

Anyone who knows me , knows I love a beautifully crafted handbag and right now I'm obsessing over Mulberry, what girl doesn't?
But its come to that time again, where I need a new love in my life & these four beauties are on my current need list!

Louis Vuitton Alma BB: I love understated designer bags, I don't want the brand name sprawled across them or the pattern! 

This little number does come in at £1,020.00!!!

Better get saving.   

Michael Kors- Hamilton Large Cross Body £220- Actually have my eye on this in tan for when I go travelling!
LOVE.



Valentino Rockstud medium tote £1,335.00- Would do anything to have this on my arm!!



Last but not least- Mulberry Willow Silky Calf Leather Tote £1,600.00; I'm sorry but this is
Purrr-fect.

Love
Katie
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#LFW 14

Hoorah, 

London Fashion Week is Back!!!!

This time of year I get ridiculously excited to see the luxurious clothes, and what great ideas the designers have come up with!!

 And of course I get to see my fave model of the moment 

Cara Delevingne!!!!

I getting seriously hyped up for the Mulberry fashion show. Obsessed. #1 I'm a HUGE fan of Mulberry, I love their strong English heritage look. #2 I just want every bag they make, If only I had a bigger bank account.

But there is just something about Fashion week, that makes me go weak at the knees, I literally cannot get enough of it!!!

Will you be keeping an eye on Fashion Week??

Whats your favourite show of Fashion Week?? 

Love 

Katie

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I'm already over winter now, the rain, wind and grey skies are simply depressing and my mood is at an all time low!! I'm 100% blaming the weather.

The High-street is now stocking their floors with beautiful Spring/Summer clothes and I'm lusting big time!!!

Pastels are set to be big Spring 14, with Fashion week run ways drowned with beautiful pastel pinks, lilacs and mint greens. Who can forget Burberry's candy striped finale back in September? Pastel lace seperates and embellished iconic trench coats. There is no doubt in my mind that these will be imitated on the high street. 

Burberry Fashion Week 2013

While the midi-skirt has been a firm favourite and the ultimate transition piece. This spring it's older more sophisticated sister has come in to the limelight; The tea-length - a mix between the midi and maxi (How many more lengths of skirts are there??). 

I've already seen the tea-length skirts in some of the high street stores, such as H&M and Topshop. 

The ladylike hem can just be as modern as the midi or mini, just make sure you've got a bit of arm on show or a bit of shoulder. 

Sheer fabrics are another trend which is coming back for Spring. Designers like Calvin Klein have used sheer fabrics in their run way shows. Sheer fabrics are the perfect way to show off a bit of flesh, whilst keeping it mysterious and not trashy!

The Bomber jacket is BACK, for this Spring. These jackets remind me of my childhood I use to be obsessed with them when I was younger, as I got older I thought they were a bit 'Chav'. 

But they're back with bright and bold prints, just like this one from River Island. 

Just a few of my fave trends for this Spring, let me know what your favourite pieces are.
Do you take inspiration from the catwalks?

Katie

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Mulberry!

So for Christmas I was a very lucky girl and was given the handbag I have lusted over for months as a surprise.

The Mulberry Dorset Tote, fair to say I was speechless when I was presented with it!!! I'm a massive fan of Mulberry I love their chic and effortless designs. I love that there designs are not in your face and are really understated. The reason I choose this design is because it's not the most popular of their designs as we all know the Bayswater and the Alexa are and these are the designs that many people buy into or think about when you mention Mulberry.

I wanted something different and one which you wouldn't necessarily think was Mulberry, hence the Dorset Tote.

I have the medium size which is so spacious, this has now become my 'everyday' bag and it fits everything in perfectly for work. There is no compartments in this bag it's just one big space, with a purse attached inside, which I have put my keys in and lipstick. 

The Dorset Tote has the classic Mulberry lock, this bag isn't structured and it's very slouchy, but it was what I was looking for!!! It's great for everyday use. 

I'm in love!!!

Katie 

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Christmas Wish List *High End*

So I've been a good girl this year,

*2 seconds please, let me just blow my own trumpet* 

So I have put together my rather expensive Christmas list- I'm a working girl, I'm allowed these luxe items right?? 

Granted some items are unrealistic but a girl can dream......

C'mon Santa I have been a good girl this year!!!!

So these are my top 8 products. Too create this I used the ShareEight App (available on Itunes ) 

So my top products are as followed: 

Yves Saint Laurent Candy Volupte Lipstick £23.50

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne £78.00

Vivienne Westwood Black Dome Bag £255.00

Nars Lip Pencil, Luxemburg £17.50

Tom Ford FT009 Whitney Butterfly Sunglasses £182.20

Benefit High Beam £19.50

Quilted Vintage Chanel Shoulder Bag £2800.00

Benefit Benetint £24.50

Bear in mind these are high end luxury items, which I'm unlikely to recieve especially the Chanel Bag, bet hey everyone can dream!!!

November Obsessions

My November obsessions 

Enjoy!!

The pumps are put away back into the shoe cupboard and the ankle boots are out. I'm obsessing over cute ankle boots at the moment & my cut out boots have been a statement piece when putting together my autumn outfits together, paired with ankle grazers, skater skirts or dresses these boots look chic especially with some cute girly frilly socks 

*to keeps those toes snug*

Topshop

Faux fur headbands, I'm loving these gorgeous head pieces at the moment, they can make a outfit look causal or classy. Nothing says Hello winter than a faux fur headband.

 Major lusting right now!!!

Again Tartan has been a big statement in my autumn wardrobe, from scarves to trousers. Tartan has slapped autumn/winter round the face this season & I'm in L-O-V-E. 

But lets make it clear OTT tartan is NOT ok!!!! 

Of course my obsession with red lips has become even BIGGER now that it is the season of partaaaays

Time bring out glitz n glam 

&

Smother them lips with delicious berry reds!!

Katie

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Wrap It Up

Those cold days mean cool coats Yay.

&

The High street is full of glamorous, stylish and chic coats 

Here is a few of my favourite to keep the chill at bay. 

H&M £49.99

Zara £149.99

I'm loving check/taran print at the moment and these are two of my favourite. Trying to decided which one to purchase though

Help?? 

Zara £109

Barbour- I'm a massive fan of Barbour and have been wearing their coats for the past 5 years. They have a classic English heritage look about them.

Right now I'm loving the Vintage Beadnell Wax Jacket.

It's on the Christmas list!!!

Ok I know this isn't a high street coat. But i'm in love with this Burberry trench, but at £1,895 Burberry can keep it until I win big! 

A gal can dream eh?

Katie 

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Alas Autumn!!

Today has really felt like Autumn with a crisp chill in the air, nights becoming longer.

 only means one thing.................... Time to layer up!

Here is some of Autumns top trends,

Right now!!!

The Patent coat

I'm loving the patent coat at the moment!!

 The shiny coat is 

oh-so-chic

Topshop £85.00

Asos £90.00 

Tartan

This classic highland print, can be over powering, but keep it simple

 and

 chic.

PINK
Pink is a strong colour for autumn/winter.
Ditch the neon and go for a understated dusky pink!!
There are no limits to how you wear pink this season.






Masculine
It's that time again to channel the classic English gentleman look.
From blazers to trousers & investing in a
quilted jacket!!

Barbour.

Beanie Hats

I'm obsessing over beanies, everyone is wearing them.

They're cool and bang on trend with the grunge feel going on 

right now.

So chic!

Even the lads are getting involved-

H loves a beanie!! 

Katie
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Adios Summer

Living in the United Kingdom, we're not blessed with great weather. With are summers being a washout it's very rare we get to parade around in our shorts and flip flops. 

Alas, this year we have been given a summer with highs of around 25-30 degrees (this is boiling to us English folk). 

Anyway as October begins, the autumn nights close in, days getting shorter, nights getting longer. And although i'm already lusting over faux-furs, leathers and winter boots. There are some summer trends I don't want to say adios to!

Denim 

Yes I know we love to wear denim all year round, but i'm going to be sad to put away my levi shorts. The only thing i'm glad about with the summer being over is not having to see girls with tiny denim shorts on with their bum hanging out!!!! Since when was this ok???

We are saying goodbye to the shorts and hello to the thick denim jacket lined with wool (mentioned in this post Here) 

JuJu Jellies 

Love them or hate, JuJu Jellies have been one of many fashion highlights this year. Take me back to being 6-7 years old and rocking a pair of these. I was delighted when they became 'fashionable'. Of course I would only rock a black pair. But I seen so many girls rocking these at festivals, pool parties etc. I hope they make a come back next year (fingers crossed). 

Pastel Nails

With the summer fading away, so do our beautiful pastel coloured nails. This summer I have constantly been wearing pastel colours from baby blues, mint greens to baby pink and beige!! This is trend i'm going to miss through the autumn/winter months!! But i'm excited to bring out the dark reds, greys, dark purples etc. 

Until next year pastels!!

Crop tops

This summer has seen the comeback of the crop top. This 90s trend has come back with vengeance. Whether you've worn them with a high waisted skater/pencil/midi skirt or under a pair of overalls/dungarees. 

Katie 

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