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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

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Kate Spade Cobble Hill Devin Bag

When we were in New York at Christmas, Kate Spade had a really great sale in store so being a bag obsessive, I couldn’t say no.

The Cobble Hill Devin is the large size and comes in a beautiful putty grey beige colour. Gold hardware and discreet logo to the front keep it very simple. The leather is just so buttery soft. It’s just gorgeous!

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Lingerie from Liz McClarnon

Hello Lovelies,

I will openly admit I fail pretty badly at wearing match underwear every day. Most days I’ll be lucky if they are the same colour let alone anything else.

Every so often I splurge and treat myself to some new pieces to see me through. It’s usually spring and autumn… pale light for spring and summer and dark richer tones for autumn and winter.

I saw these pieces from the new Liz McClarnon underwear range for Fashionworld and fell in love. I have one of Liz’s designed swimsuits so I have made a wish list from her new line which contains a red tartan set and a white swallow print set.

Tartan Balcony Bra – £24
Tartan Briefs – £12
(Also available – Tartan Plunge Bra)

Bird Print Bra – £24
Bird Print High Waisted Briefs – £14
(Also available – Bodyshaper)

This wish list serves me well as it’s my 8th wedding anniversary soon and 8 is meant to be Bronze, Salt, Linen or Lace… so let’s hope Mr Tramp takes note of the last two eh!

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Patterned trousers – My Top Picks

Hello Lovelies,

This summer I am totally embracing the patterned trouser trend. I’ve had one trusty pair in my arsenal for a couple of year now but I am obsessed!

As I am not a skirt or dress kinda person, I find these light summery strides to be a great compromise without having to resort to jeans or linen trousers.

I’m currently the proud owner of 1 -3 as well as a couple more… but I’m quite taken with those patterned harems from Yours and the tie dye jeans!

1. Floral Cropped Trousers | £24 | Simply Be via Crazy Clearance
2. Skull Jersey Trousers | £25 | Fashion World
3. Leaf Print Jersey Trousers | £18 | F + F at Tesco
4. Floral Joggers | £17.99 | New Look
5. Patterned Harems | £22 | Yours Clothing
6. Tie Dye Jeans | £24 | Boohoo Plus

Are you embracing the patterned trouser trend or is it a little bit much for you?

Katie Fashion

Bon Marche Quilted Jacket

Hello Lovelies, Recently, the lovely folks over at Bon Marche got in touch and asked me if I’d like to pick something from their current stock to review. I chose the red jersey quilted coat for £25. The coat is available in classic black too.

When the coat arrived, it reminded loosely on the quilted Barbour jackets but due to the cut and style, let alone the fabric it was very different. It is almost heritage which seems to be a great trend for 2013.

Before I had chance to wear it, my Mam claimed the coat for herself and it was never to be seen again! She did however let me snap her doing a “catalogue model” pose as well as sharing her views on the coat…

Look out all you other 60+ models, she’s busting on to the scene!

The coat, being of jersey fabric is the perfect jacket for this time of year – Cool enough to require more than a jumper but not cold enough for your big thick winter coat. The cut is very flattering and is a generous size meaning a jumper can be worn underneath but it also keeps you toasty warm if you’re wearing a thinner layer. The fabric also means you can bundle it up and pop it in a holdall for travelling or keeping in the boot of the car for emergencies.

Bon Marche quite often have gems like this in and I find if you keep an open mind and have a keen eye, you can pick up some super well made, quality key season pieces for next to nothing. The best bit is they stock plus sizes. They are great for office basics like vests, plain trousers and t-shirts.

The coat is one of those great style staples than you can pair with a lot of current trends and it fits perfectly. For the price, you cannot go wrong with this jacket from Bon Marche.

The coat is online now and you can buy it from the Bon Marche website HERE in red or HERE in black.

Have you ever had a great find from Bon Marche or stores you would never think to look in?

* The item was gifted to me but does not alter opinion or perception