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Christmas hampers from Harvey Nichols

I love autumn + winter. I’m not going to lie. Anything from Harvest Festival, to Halloween, Christmas, right up to early year snow. Yep. Love it.

When birthdays, house warmings and any kind of event that you’d give a gift for, I like to pack beautifully curated hampers. Whether it’s a baby basket, an epicurean delight or a well stocked bundle of beauty products, I just find that there is something cossetting and comforting about a hamper. As you dig out more goodies from inside, it really is the gift that keeps on giving!

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Katie Fashion

Regatta Waterproof Jacket from Simply Be

Hello Lovelies,

On my pay day shopping trip around the interweb, I spotted a gorgeous belted waterproof coat from Regatta at Simply Be (£90).

For Regatta to be bringing out plus size lines is just great as it is seriously hard to find ladies coats like this in big sizes without having to resort to a mans version in an outdoor shop.

Belted, with a removable fleece inner jacket, this is an absolute beauty.

The herringbone and style reminds me of an old school heritage Barbour jacket.

I think I need it but I need to sneak it in to the house as Mr T will kill me as I’ve just bought a new winter tweed and a new Barbour jacket… as well as 2 blazers. Ooops. Shopping ban?!

If you are looking for waterproof coats you can try Simply Be or even directly from Regatta as they appear to go up to a UK size 36.

* I have not been paid or received any incentive to write this post from either brand. I saw it, I liked it. Simples.

Katie Fashion

Happy Shoe Day pt 2 with Simply Be!

Hello Lovelies,

The wonderful tan leather wide leg boots are on their way. They are with a courier and are winging their way right to my grubby little mits (along with some other shoes – oops)

This is a second happy, happy shoe day! I thought I’d let you know if you too have been stalking the website for them to come back in to stock.

What’s the betting they don’t fit once they arrive! Sods law!

Behold…

I have not been sponsored or paid to write this post, I’m just bloody excited my new boots are finally on their way.

Katie Fashion

Tesco F+F Studded slipper flats

Hello Lovelies,

A fortnight ago, I found myself standing outside my car realising my ballet flats for work had a massive hole in the sole from driving. Great, thanks £6 shoes from Asda.

After a 7am emergency mission to a Tesco Superstore next to my office, I was desperately trying to find a pair of shoes to tide me over, any shoes. As long as they fit and were cheap until I got home.
These black studded pumps (£10) called out to me and my rock side. What isn’t made better by studs?

With a black canvas upper and gunmetal conical studs to the front, these £10 pumps look a lot more expensive than they were, in my opinion thanks to the classic slipper style. The really remind me of the now infamous Sam Edelman studded pumps for cheap as chips.

The sole is quite substantial and comfy considering the price and they are a decent fit. Bit rigid at first due to the canvas but I have worn them a few times now and they are like gloves. I’m seriously tempted to go back and buy a few more pair of the exact same shoe to see me through the rest of the year.

Have you ever had a shoe emergency? Tell me about it!

* I have not been paid or received any incentive for this post. I purchased these in store with my own money.

* Any links included in this post are for readers information and do not provide an income.

Katie Fashion

Hit & Miss at Simply Be

Hello Lovelies, As I had a little bit of an autumn shopping blow out this pay day, I thought I would treat myself to the beautiful bottle green studded tartan shirt from Simply Be (£30).

Just look at it. It’s screaming my name! That is where the love has ended.

Within 10 minutes of putting it on, every single button came undone at one point or another. The tiny gold plastic buttons just seem to keep popping out of the button holes despite them not being under strain. Of course, I was already out of the house and on my way when this started to happen and i’ve spent the full day at work buttoning, using safety pins to cover my modesty and draping a scarf to cover the inevitable gaps. So, it is going to break my heart but I will be returning this shirt for a refund as I can’t spend my full day rebuttoning my shirt.

GUTTED

* I have not been paid for this post. I bought this shirt with my own money on an order placed 30/09/2013