Check out our stock for...CHRISTMAS MARKETS AT THE SOUP KITCHEN MANCHESTER 10/12/11....

Ello! December greetings guys & dolls! Now you may have already heard on the grapevine that there are some ace christmas markets this weekend...in fact there is one you shouldn't miss tomorrow... its @ The Soup Kitchen (basement) in Manchester. (see flyer) I thought I'd give you a small preview of our stock we're selling...

Me and two of my fellow creatives will be there with a table full of goodies ranging from bric-a-brac, hand-made & costume jewellery, books, bags, scarves, shoes, screen-printed, illustrated & collaged christmas cards.

We also have two rails generously filled with Barbara's customized apparel, ranging from lovely lace trimmed vests, jersey skirts and shift tops handmade from eclectic fabrics, including a pink shimmering oversized floral jumper thats amazing!!!

Hannah has created some beautiful scarves on her knitting machine using only the finest yarns and mohair. Varying in lengths, widths and colour-ways... they really are the perfect gift for christmas! 

I'm selling a collection of vintage and second-hand one-off items. Coats, knitwear, jersey, polo-shirts dresses and scarves with plaid, paisley, florals, polka-dots, beading and mohair. Amongst my stock is an original Mary Quant rain mac in a kaleidoscope of red, blue, black, yellow and green!

Be sure to find something unique in our Aladdin's cave of a stall! 

Bring some friends, have some mulled wine and get our your pennies! It should be a brilliant day!

See you there tomorrow, 

Kate xxx

1# Boutique by Jaeger beauts...

Over the next few weeks I have decided to comparatively list and write about 5 of my favorite and most importantly -affordable and accessible- fashion brands of the moment. Boutique by Jaeger initially snook in first because I've been so excited about the current collection. 

Above is are some of my favorite shots from the Boutique by Jaeger look-book. Summer is finally over now that we've entered early september and this thankfully means another uncontrollably lustful collection by the creative geniuses behind this uber cute high street brand!!!

Stocked in House of Fraser as well as it's big sister store Jaeger... Boutique this season showcases an eclectic range of winter warmers such as snuggly duffel coats, cord shorts and slim fitting knits. Last summer's collection had a feel for nostalgia with 60's structured shapes and late 50's vintage inspired color schemes. 

It is clear to see for AW/11 that Boutique's notorious playful streak from the last collection has been refined and effectively replaced by a much sleeker, muted and more practical looking wardrobe. Very much the envious stylish and creative girl next door who loves to work in the big city. 

This season you can expect mysterious illustrative prints, dark gingham, earthy fairisle patterned knits, sequin peter pan collar blouses and classic polka dots. 

I must say, I really am a fan of these autumn winter pieces (in comparison to last season)...I hate to admit it...but I love wrapping up warm on a cold winters day. I have always preferred crisp autumn mornings, leaving the house first thing especially when Jack Frost has been about! 


Needless to say I want it all...every single piece! Will have to start saving pronto XXX

All images and for more lovely clothes & info visit Jaeger.co.uk/Boutique

Snow days...

For days, I'd been meaning to take photos in the snow...since the very first drops last week.

I managed to get round to it this week and also captured my dog Charlie who is an Old English Sheepdog in some of the pictures too! He loves the snow and when its windy too, but he prefers to gallop throughout the white fields at the back of my house. I'm quite lucky to have my house back onto a golf course especially when its frosty or has snowed, it always looks really picturesque. On the way home I took some photographs also of All Saints Church and cemetery.  

Here are some of the images I took around 10.15 am on Monday morning. 


What do you think?

On another wintery note, this week I also did a personal style post for Anyweargirl.com to see it click HERE!

x x x