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Friday, 11 November 2016

TGIF // Friday Favourites

There's a definite Autumn/Winter theme to today's Friday Favourites. I just bloomin love A/W.

This tote bag is from Waterstones, the illustration is by Quentin Blake, it's a total throw back for me so when I saw it I snapped it up right away. It's smaller than your average tote bag and I've been using it to transport my lunch to and from the office every day. It's the perfect size.

I've been lucky enough to have some how managed to have a cold for a month straight now, this ginger cordial has been a total life saver for me. This cordial is the only reason I've not lost my voice/ torn out my throat in annoyance or curled up in a ball and tried to hibernate.

I have these pyjama trousers as part of a set from Primark. There is nothing more wintery (is that a word) in my mind than a set of red tartan pyjamas. Every time I wear them it makes me happy. My sister and Bekah also have the same set because I made them get them and we are that cool. Jealous? I thought so.

My sister got me this lipstick last year and I love it. It's really dark and probably as close to black as I will ever be brave enough to wear. Plus, could the packaging get any nicer?

I picked these boots up from Ebay for £16 and oh my am I in love. They are so comfortable and they don't make the clip clop noises (the two things I value most in a heeled boot).

What are some of your favourites during the Autumn/Winter seasons?

Kate // SK

Friday, 21 October 2016

TGIF // Friday Favourites

I've not done a Friday favourites in a while, most of my favourites recently have been birthday presents and I'm doing a blog post on my presents.

I just finished reading this book and if you're looking for a quick cosy read this is perfect. Plus if you know me you know I love a book about books!

TGIF // Friday Favourites

This nail polish has been a favourite of mine for years. It's the perfect nail polish for those days that I can't make a decision about what colour to wear. Depending on the light and angle the polish can look blue, green or purple on the nail.

The Problems with Wearing All Black

So if you know me then you'll know I like to wear black. If at all possible I like to wear all black. But wearing black comes with a whole host of problems and I'm going to let you know/moan to you all now.

Height Restricted Shopping | A Simple Guide

By the title of this post you're probably thinking "what the heck is this all about". No, it's not going to shops that have a height restriction to get in.

This post is a simple guide to shopping for those who are shorter in size than the "average" person.

(I really just thought the title was funny. It's probably not funny)

I'm 5ft2" and sometimes I find shopping extremely hard. I don't have the perfect body (but then who does). I have a large chest, wide hips, broad shoulders, and little legs (with chubby thighs). And yes, I may have just picked out what I think are my flaws but I'm learning to embrace it and love me for who I am - such cheese!

As it can be quite a challenge finding things that fit well for us smaller ladies I feel like some wisdom needs to be imparted. And I, of all people, thought I'd use this platform to impart my knowledge when it comes to shopping.

How-to | Survive Summer: Dresses

I'm not a massive fan of wearing dresses, full stop. Mainly because I can NEVER find dresses that I think actually look nice on me. Or when I try a dress on I feel it makes me look too "dressed up".

This month I'm going to Amsterdam and if the weathers nice I'd really like to be able to get away with a casual dress and trainers or chelsea boots.

So, I've trolled through the shops to find dresses that I think would be perfect for us girls who just want that perfect casual dress.

1. ASOS Navy and White Stripe Tunic Dress £18.00

I'm the ultimate lover of stripes!

2. ASOS Casual Swing Sweat Dress in Space Dye £25.00

Sweat style dresses are always good for Summer. They're thin material and extremely comfy.

3. Boohoo Ditsy Floral Cord Pinafore Dress £20.00

Pinafores or dungarees are in this Summer and can be styled in so many different ways. CUTE.

4. New Look Blue Stripe Frill Trim Bardot Neck Dress £22.99

Bardot tops and dresses have been super trendy this Summer and I'm completely loving them!

5. Boohoo Kelsey Paisley Cap Sleeved Shirt Dress £15.00

Pops of color for the Summer

6. Topshop Daisy Detailed Bardot Dress £38.00

For the more girly girls out there. The pastel pink is GORGEOUS!

7. Miss Selfridge Petites Cold Shoulder Dress £35.00

Floral and off the shoulder, cute.

8. Dorothy Perkins Petite Stripe Bardot Dress £20.00

Ah, my safe haven. Stripes.

9. H&M Sleeveless Dress £5.99

Super cute, and they come in a range of colors/patterns if you aren't keen on this one.

10. Millie Mackintosh Strappy Floral Print Mini Dress £65.00

A bit on the pricey side but Millie's are just so darn cute!

Hopefully this was even a little helpful for trying to find that perfect summer dress.

Bekah // SK x

Friday, 5 August 2016

TGIF // Friday Favourites

First off I would like to apologise for the awful quality of these photos. I used my good camera but the battery was crazy low and I think that screwed it up. I'm pre writing blogs for when I go away for a month and re-taking photos is not really an option. Sorry!

I love love love this bag from Dorothy Perkins, it's the perfect black bucket bag. The clasp at the bottom of the bag lets the strap slide easily out and lengthen without messing about with pulling material through a buckle.

So everyone always says I'm a hat person, and I don't disagree BUT I hardly ever wear hats because I feel over dressed when I do. But as I'm going away to Romania for a missions trip to do a lot of outdoor work I needed a hat, and I just don't feel like I pull of a cap. This was the ultimate cheap and foldable hat option. It was from the Dorothy Perkins sale and I kind of love it.

These shoes from Boohoo are my absolute saviour. Finally black shoes that are mega comfy. It's real love.

So this is the point where the camera quality takes a nose dive. I had a lot of waiting around to do the other day and I picked this up to read. The articles are so varied that if one isn't to your taste the next will.

I am ashamed to say that I am utterly obsessed with DoDo Pop on my phone AND my laptop. I'm currently stuck on level 95 on both devices. Someone help me!

What are your current obsessions?

Let us know @SimplyKarah10

Kate // SK

Thursday, 9 June 2016

How-To // Survive Summer - The Clothing

Summer in Scotland can be a relatively elusive thing. There's usually a week in May or June when the summer arrives and the next week it's gone again. People rush out to buy sun cream, BBQ's ice creams and the parks are full of pasty white people desperately trying to get some colour. And then as quickly as it came it's gone again, the very next week people are back in trousers and jumpers and suncream goes to a cupboard somewhere where it's forgotten about. All we have to show for the week of sun are the Instagram pictures and the sunburn.

Last week we had that week of sun and it got me thinking about the things I change when the weather gets hot. My fashion choices change, my make-up changes, my hair changes. For that one week I adapt happily to the sunshine hoping that this time it might stay.

How-To | Finding Your Style

I'm in the process of starting something called a 'Capsule Wardrobe'. This is when you choose so many items to be in your wardrobe over a period of, at least, 3months. It's meant to also help you spend less money on clothes, which is something I desperately need stop doing, and then at the end of the three months you can spend a little bit on new clothes for the new season.

But anyway, another blog post will follow explaining how it all works and how I'm doing my 'Capsule Wardrobe'.

However, before we get to the 'Capsule Wardrobe', we need to find our style.

Indie, Bohemian, Chic, Grunge, Classy, Preppy, even a mix of styles.

If I'm being completely honest I just buy things that catch my eye and I feel look good on me and also are pretty comfortable. I never really thought about my style till recently and actually think it's a pretty good idea knowing what your style is.

TGIF // Friday Favourites

Some of you may know that I've given up diet coke for lent. If you know me you'll know how much diet coke I'll drink, I don't want to be dramatic but oh my goodness do I miss diet coke. So now I've discovered Ice Tea, I'd only ever had peach tea before and I hate peach so I assumed I didn't like iced tea. Man was I wrong.