be my valentine.

Some heart melting/warming or maybe even sickening inspiration ahead of Valentines day.

If there is no loved one in your life it's the perfect time to treat yourself.

(For the printed frames, heart balloons, and silver angel wing necklace- see  Rockett St George, other sources- Columbine - Whyred pink outfit, Carolines mode, tumblr, Rob Ryan)


Katie.x
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Tom Ford loves Cherry Lush.

...and I LOVE TOM FORD.

  

new year. new lips. 
Katie.x

make a wish.

1. Giuseppe Zanotti glitter boots. 2. Tom Ford lipstick. 3. Dominic Jones rose gold ring.

4. Dominic Jones beetle ring. 5. Smythson notebook. 6. Mulberry steel leopard pouch.

7. Metal egg tassle clutch.8. Mulberry Edie small shoulder bag.

Wishlist. Celine - any colour will do. Smythson- I adore your notebooks. Dominic Jones- I dream about your jewels. Mulberry- I have a growing addiction. Tom Ford- I am a sucker for your beautiful packaging. Giuseppe Zannoti - The glitter on the boots make me crazy. Navy blue + metal + structure + tassels = I LOVE YOU.

(collage- me, photos various style.com, net-a-porter, Mulberry, Tom Ford, Selfridges)

would love to hear your Christmas/ Birthday gift wishes? Katie.x

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kooky Christmas Gift Guide.

Harvey Nichols Christmas window was unveiled while I was in Manchester the other day. I loved the snowman side of it, pom pom letters, and the overall sense of good fun. Check out the bauble headed mannequins- so crazy and kooky. It took me about 15 mins of squinting and confusion to realise the tinsel side of the window read.. 'deck the halls'...maybe over tired from too much shopping. muhaa haha.

Selfridges had gone down a goofy path too...opting to adorn Mulberry, Marc Jacobs & Ysl bags, Cambridge satchels, shoes and all other gifts with googley eyes... check out the plastic dinner in the first photo- completely cracked me up!

 (Urban Outfitters for- metal letters, cake pop book, clocks & skull money bank, Marks & Spencers whoopee cushion and... robot memory sticks which are AMAZINGGGGG! must. get one.)

With Christmas approaching quicker than we realise I thought it was a good idea to make an early start and hunt down some of the coolest and quirkiest items available. Most of which are definately affordable, and certain to raise a few smiles, laughs and result in some happy family and friends...

Other online destinations worth a visit for alternative gifts.

• not on the high street
• Urban outfitters gift shop
• re-foundobjects
• Tate
• selfridges gifts for her

If there are other places you recommend for out of the ordinary presents , please share!
I will be posting a chic gift guide at some point too. Katie.x

pimms + sun = fun.

A weekend filled with laughter, great conversation and the most insanely good weather. Celebrating the Birthdays of my brother and dad resulted in the most awesome double whammy of events. BBQ, sunshine, pimms, and talking late into the night with a garden full of candles. The crazy star lights ended up in the apple tree somehow, a few things got broken including a few glasses and a garden chair, but most importantly a great time was had by all!

My dad purchased a brilliant ' Colin the caterpillar ' cake... saving me from baking, and incase you were wondering- the pop rocks, lucky charms etc were a funny prezzie for my brother!

(outfit- all saints dress- beads Brighton bead shop, gift from friend- and DIY from an ex boy!)

katie.xx

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matte orange marks return.

Barry M matte orange lipstick, 17 matt orange nails = current obsession.


This marks the start of my return to work- some followers know I have been ill for a longwhile (6 months) and starting my blog gave me some focus, and something to achieve when my normal routine was absolutely shattered. I am starting with a couple of hours on a couple of days, and hope to be back to a whirlwind of normality as soon as my body allows! I also have a huge incentive in that my worldwide summer buying conference has been moved to Las Vegas, due to such devastating flooding in Nashville.. and Las Vegas really is the most crazy, fun and non stop place a trillion percent energy is required to survive!
The tee was a gift from a customer-
Sometimes it's nice to throw on something as simple as a t-shirt and leggings or jeans and a great pair of sunnies.
Katie.x


(tee- Harley-Davidson, leggings- American Apparel, bodychain- h&m, leopard boots- ZARA) 

Rings from the enchanted forest

Inspiration from a snowdrop woodland walk this weekend. The light through the trees had an enchanting effect, which also fueled my excitement for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland- i will be watching this week.( all photographs taken myself ) 

Exquisite green cut glass ring- gift- handmade pewter in the UK. Trio of abstract rings- purchased in Barcelona H&M- really unexpected for the high street chain! New purchase- Abalone shell silver ring- ebay- thanks to Styleofafashionista.blogspot for recommending the seller!