Sunday, 1 February 2015

My valentines guide


Here is my guide to valentines stocking fillers for the lady in your life. Perfume and roses are always a lovely idea as shown on my guide, but how about something different to surprise her with. It's always nice to shower your girl with gifts.

1- The Flower bomb Victor and Rolph perfume is the perfect scent to buy at valentines, it's ultra feminine in smell and look and so sweet, it's definitely a valentines must. Buy at any big department store. 

2- Elizabeth and James is the perfect handbag as what girl doesn't love the olsen twins and this brand is one of theirs. With its simple shape and dusky pink it would make any girl happy. Available from Netaporter.com

3- Simple, pink roses are romantic.

4- Jo Malone candles are so lovely and will be a lovely surprise for any girl. There are so many scents to choose from so there is bound to be one thats for everyone's taste. Jomalone.com

5- Moschino have landed some new watches and are a little sporty inspired so when a girls on the go from work to the gym these are perfect and such a great price. There is a variety of different shapes and colours, this one would be perfect for valentines. Asos.com

6- It's definitely the time for the girls to get their lippy out when they are being taken out for the evening. This Nars one is in a lovely pink, pearly shade available from selfridges.com

7- The cutest bottle of wine ever like an Alice and wonderland prop has landed at selfridges and would make for the perfect stocking filler selfridges.com

8- Cashmere socks are just dreamy, these cold nights are becoming unbearable, how about these super soft pink cashmere socks thewhitecompany.com

9- Valentines is the time for pinks and reds so how about a pop of hot pink. This nails inc polish will look stunning on any girls hands Asos.com

10- Lingerie can sometime be tricky when buying for someone else but think pink and Lacey for this occasion theoutnet.com

Katy
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Recent outfits

Here is a post to give you a little idea of where I like to shop and where my most recent outfits are from. 

Black dress- prettylittlething.com 
Heels- office

Fedora- miss selfridge
Jacket- nastygal.com
Trousers- zara.com
Flats- chiaraferragnicollection.com


Jacket- monki.com
Jumper- Asos.com
Jeans- Topshop
Ankle boots- Asos.com
Bag- Selfridges 

Fedora- topshop.com
Jacket- monki.com
Tshirt- sandro.com
Jeans- topshop
Heels- anneklien.com

Fedora- Topshop.com
Jumper- Asos.com
Coatigan- zara
Jeans- Topshop
Ankle boots- Asos.com

Katy
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Whistles love

Hi guys I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. 
I enjoyed an evening last night with my boyfriend having a few cocktails and a nice meal. 

Straight on to the outfit I chose to wear, I must say, I do love a slogan tee and this Whistles one is amazing. The material is super soft and has beautiful sequins inside the letters making it a little
more dressy and it's definitely my favourite slogan t shirt I own. T shirts can sometimes tend to have a little bit of a boxy fit with the material being quite thick and stiff. This one is the complete opposite it feels so luxurious. 
I teamed it with black tailored trousers, my grey salt and pepper coat and my most favourite pair of heels from my boyfriend that are also from whistles. Whistles I love you.


T shirt- Whistles 
Coat- Asos.com
Trousers- zara
Heels- whistles
 
Katy 
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Friday, 2 January 2015

December favourites part 2

Hi guys so I'm back with my December favourites and this is part two.

This has been amazing through out December for me. Bubblegum lip scrub smells, tastes :/ and feels amazing. I suffer from really dry lips and this has sorted them right out leaving them feeling completely smooth.  


The Body Shop skin primer in matte has also been amazing through out the party season. Those days when your out and about and have to go straight to a party or for drinks and don't want to pile even more makeup on top of the makeup you already have on. This keeps your makeup in place and stays all day, winning.

Eye shadow primer potion by Urban Decay helps keep eyeshadow on all day. I hate it when you leave the house with a lovely dark, smokey eye and by the end of the night your left with a little subtle shadow. Enjoy the look you have created all night long with this long lasting eye shadow base.

Tom Ford liquid eye liner and absolute for eyes. A lovely combination for a smokey eye from my lovely brother. Tom Ford's products are always so beautifully packaged. These items are amazing and you only need to use a little so it will last 
you. 

Benefit they're real mascara I was recommended by from a few bloggers and my best friend Sasha who works in the beauty industry. I loved it as soon as I took the first stroke. My eyelashes are more exaggerated and it lasted all day, a huge thumbs up from me.

Here are my new brushes from The Body Shop... From my brother, he picks good presents right. I have been using Mac brushes for a while and I am very fond of them but these came along and I'm converted. Their brushes are extremely soft and just feel so lovely when applying makeup. 

There you have it, my December favourites. I hope you enjoyed it and if you give any a try let me know what you think.

Katy
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My December favourites part 1

Happy New year to you all. 
So this is something I haven't done before but I would like to do more often, It's my December favourites. I'm thinking of doing it more, perhaps not monthly but every couple of months. 

These are products that I have bought or received throughout December that I already can't live without, so here they are. 

Jo Malone white jasmine and Mint, I love  mint whether it's sweets, ice cream, chocolates or a mojito :) so this I had to try and absolutely loved it. Jo Malone products are amazing and I am devoted customer of theres.

I am a huge Olsen fan and this is their brand Elizabeth and James. I have wanted to try this for a long time but you can only get it from America. For Christmas my mum and dad got me it and the smell is gorgeous, it's only a small bottle with a roll on top so I will be saving this for special occasion, thanks mum and dad :).

Victoria's Secret sensual blush was a purchase I made for when in a rush and moving about quickly. It's a fragrance mist and smells incredible, I just spritz it over my entire body in between darting around. It's a good handbag product so your not wasting your favourite perfume spraying it on and on through out your day. 

Camomile cleansing butter is a godsend for me. I had the liquid cleansers and they just seem to get me in a mess when I'm wearing liquid eye liner and I never feel it's completely off. This product is amazing, I simple wipe a cotton pad over it and then over my face and it takes all of my makeup off soooo quickly, it's incredibly soft and I just love it.

This is one of those products you use when your skin is in much need of a boost, perhaps the cold weather has made it feel dry and dull. I cover this all over my face and neck and leave it to sink in. It is a little greasy so I wouldn't use it when your in a rush, use it on those days when your having a little pamper and you have your hair up in a towl and your nail polish drying ;).

I bought the The Body shop face mist to keep in my bag to spray when my face is feeling dry. Then my brother brought me the cream which is also lovely. It means I can use the cream in the mornings and keep the mist In my bag to keep me topped up through out the day. Lovely products and definitely a must of mine.

I do love a skin care regime and was looking for a mask that would warm my skin and make me feel all cosy in this winter weather. Well I found it in this Sanctuary Spa deep cleanse facial thermal mask. It's incredible and I actually took it away with me on New Years Eve to use it in the morning to make me look a little less tired and dull.

I have used anti ageing products since I was about 14 years of age. This is due to my mum making sure I grew up with lovely skin. After all, there's no point in using anti aging onced you've aged right?? This Nip + Fab viper venom eye fix is amazing, it has a cold ball to roll on over the eye area that really wakes you up and feels like it's helping straight away.

Another thing my mum always taught me was that the hands and neck are the first things to go. They show your age even those women who love a little Botox on their forehead, check out their hands and neck, that's a sure tell tell sign that they may actually be older than they appear. Make sure you moisturise those areas not just your face.

Now this Laura Mericer set was a compete surprise from my boyfriend. He knows I love vanilla and geez does this smell amazing. It's a complete set from bubble bath, exfoliant to moisteriser to body mist and when I use it all I can smell it on my skin for the whole day and the next morning. One of my favourite Christmas presents, believe me it's incredible.

I hope you enjoyed part one of my Devember favourites, stay tuned for part Two.

Katy
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Saturday, 20 December 2014

Coco the Birthday girl

Today is Coco's birthday and we have spent all day together. We started the day with some visits to pet shops to get her favourite treats and to see some bunny rabbits and then headed over to grannies.

Late afternoon we cuddled up and watched movies and I had on my new hotel style slippers from The White Company. 

In the evening we headed out for her birthday meal where myself, Liam, my mum and dad enjoyed some lovely food at The Kino Lounge which is a very dog friendly place and gave her a bowl of her own water as soon as we sat down with some biscuits. 

Now it's safe to say at this exact moment I write this Coco and Liam are fast asleep curled up together after her birthday celebrations. Being the birthday girl is tiring work :)

Happy birthday my darling Coco



My outfit

T shirt dress- Moshino farfetch.com
Coat- ebay.co.uk
Boots- zara
Bag- MCQ- netaporter.com

Katy
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Wednesday, 3 December 2014

All things festive

It's safe to say I'm a little bit excited for Christmas, I'm currently buying so much for the tree my boyfriend thinks I'm crazy, every day I'm coming home with more things to add. 

If I'm not making festive hot chocolate, hanging baubles on the tree, making Liam watch Christmas movies then I'm either at work :) or online Christmas shopping. One reason I'm super excited this year is because its the first one spent with Liam. 

Here are some photos of mine from my Instagram account, please check it out at @katywatts8 to see even more Christmas inspiration. 


Chrismas count down board- Poundland
Kilner jars- The Range 
Macaroons- Selfridges
Candy canes- Marks and Spencer's
Gingerbread candle- Adsa 
Baubles- Asda

Katy