Katie, Author at Lady From A Tramp

Katie Fashion

Simply Be 3 in 1 Waterproof Coat

I picked this 3 in 1 coat up in the sales at Christmas in Simply Be for £55 and it was just what I was looking for. I wanted a coat to keep in the car ready for those bad weather days that creep up on us and for impromptu long wintery country walks. I spend a lot of time outside and it is often quite hard to find plus size waterproof items.

I find a lot of waterproof coats are either drab or “cheap” looking so I have been hunting high and low. This one from Simply Be has a demure base of navy blue but lifted with the addition of cute polka dots. It is purely for casual wear which I think is perfect. Coming into the spring the outer jacket will be perfect for April showers and it has a touch of nautical chic.

The 3 in 1 construction of the coat means I have a light weight fleece, a light weight water proof coat or when worn together, a thick warm water proof coat. The 3 in 1 coats really offer brilliant value for money.

You can buy similar from Simply Be

Katie Lifestyle

Home Makeover Inspiration

I have been creating mood boards of home makeover inspiration for furniture and paint colours. I think I am a bit obsessed! View Post

Katie Beauty

Tom Ford Lip Color – Cherry Lush

I recently picked up this Tom Ford lipstick in Cherry Lush during my personal shopping experience at Heathrow T5 Airport and thanks to the great prices, I saved around £7 on the £37 RRP

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Katie Beauty

Get your bounce back with a Batiste Beauty Survival Kit

Tomorrow is meant to be the most depressing day of the year. I guess as Christmas is so far gone and pay day is still just a tiny blip on the horizon, then it really is a grim day.

The lovely gods of good hair days, Batiste, are offering my lovely readers a chance to get their bounce back and win an SOS beauty survival kit!

To be in with a chance of winning this kit, all you need to do is tweet @batistehair and tell them why you need a a boost in life. Be sure to include the hash tag #BatisteSOS too.

The competition does not start until Monday 19th January. Entries before will not count!

Katie Food

The Botanist, Newcastle

Last night, Mr T and I went along to the official launch of The Botanist but just before Christmas I paid a visit to The Botanist for a girly lunch and it was a sheer delight.

Taking up residence in the old Monument Mall food court, the space has been transformed in to a botanical garden (get it?) of wonder and amazement. As you enter the bar you are greeted by a huge tree filling the existing glass atrium, ringed by the well stocked bar. Dining is placed towards the front of the building with views out over Greys Monument and the surrounding shopping streets.

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