A Scarlett & Jo Surprise

Thursday 26 November 2015

EDIT - While the quality of their clothes isn't in doubt, I cannot encourage anyone to buy from Scarlett & Jo or support their business for ethical reasons.

Recently the Scarlett & Jo launched their own website! I have been really excited to see this, S&J really care about what they do, and really love what they are doing. Their website is a wonderful thing, the range of models is so diverse, there truly is every body shape and size wearing their clothes and looking amazing. So many brands claim to care about all sizes of customers, but so few then actually use models who don't conform to the 'acceptable' side of plus size. Hour glass figures, big boobs, small waists, tall, white. So to see what Gifi has done with S&J fills me with joy!

I've been ordering a lot of Christmas presents lately, so when a box turned up for me I assumed it was one of those. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up to discover a Scarlett & Jo box inside! I hadn't ordered anything, and had no idea anything was being sent to me, it was such a treasured marvel!


My beautiful surprise inside came wrapped up in tissue paper in this box, it's so well presented! I couldn't wait to open it.


And inside was this gorgeous fit and flare dress with lace shoulders! It is so very 'me'. The neckline is incredible. I don't have much of a bust, but it really played up what I have! It is very short on me, I'm 5ft 11 after all, but I paired it with some mesh leggings from ASOS, an old ASOS belt, and my favourite stompy boots, and I was well away. The dress hangs slightly longer at the back, so while it is short, my butt was well covered! I went out for dinner in this dress with my family and got compliments all round.


I couldn't resist an extra cheeky selfie in the bathroom at the Kingsway. It had a freaking chaise lounge in it! I added accessories in the form of a Rosa Pietsch necklace and a Crown & Glory flower crown. S&J were also kind enough to send me some truly lush midnight blue velvet leggings that I will post as soon as I have a good outfit photo of them. I often find velvet leggings to really slide when you wear them, but the stretch and fit of these doesn't feel like they will.

Much love,
Kitty xxxx

ps. Don't forget to check out my new YouTube channel!




A Scarlett & Jo Surprise

Thursday 26 November 2015

EDIT - While the quality of their clothes isn't in doubt, I cannot encourage anyone to buy from Scarlett & Jo or support their business for ethical reasons.

Recently the Scarlett & Jo launched their own website! I have been really excited to see this, S&J really care about what they do, and really love what they are doing. Their website is a wonderful thing, the range of models is so diverse, there truly is every body shape and size wearing their clothes and looking amazing. So many brands claim to care about all sizes of customers, but so few then actually use models who don't conform to the 'acceptable' side of plus size. Hour glass figures, big boobs, small waists, tall, white. So to see what Gifi has done with S&J fills me with joy!

I've been ordering a lot of Christmas presents lately, so when a box turned up for me I assumed it was one of those. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up to discover a Scarlett & Jo box inside! I hadn't ordered anything, and had no idea anything was being sent to me, it was such a treasured marvel!


My beautiful surprise inside came wrapped up in tissue paper in this box, it's so well presented! I couldn't wait to open it.


And inside was this gorgeous fit and flare dress with lace shoulders! It is so very 'me'. The neckline is incredible. I don't have much of a bust, but it really played up what I have! It is very short on me, I'm 5ft 11 after all, but I paired it with some mesh leggings from ASOS, an old ASOS belt, and my favourite stompy boots, and I was well away. The dress hangs slightly longer at the back, so while it is short, my butt was well covered! I went out for dinner in this dress with my family and got compliments all round.


I couldn't resist an extra cheeky selfie in the bathroom at the Kingsway. It had a freaking chaise lounge in it! I added accessories in the form of a Rosa Pietsch necklace and a Crown & Glory flower crown. S&J were also kind enough to send me some truly lush midnight blue velvet leggings that I will post as soon as I have a good outfit photo of them. I often find velvet leggings to really slide when you wear them, but the stretch and fit of these doesn't feel like they will.

Much love,
Kitty xxxx

ps. Don't forget to check out my new YouTube channel!




Photoshoot with Indie Fox

Tuesday 24 November 2015

I hardly ever put out casting calls on PurplePort, but I did recently and was totally thrilled when the gorgeous Indie Fox responded to it. I love shooting plus size models, and I really try hard to have as much diversity in my portfolio as I can. I think it is so important to showcase all the different kinds of beauty, and believe it is one of my responsibilities as a photographer. We worked together to produce a bunch of different sets for Zivity, a paysite I shoot for. I love Zivity because it is body positive and so inclusive.


First up we shot a simple set with this fab Killstar tshirt. I love a mix of casual and sexy!


Next up we shot some classic black and white lingerie photos. Hasn't Indie got the most beautiful face?!


We had so much fun working together. I clicked with Indie really well and we nattered while we worked.


Just look at that face!


You know I couldn't not shoot this amazing leopard print ensemble! I think the blue of this location, combined with the leopard print and Indie's red hair look so good together.


I don't do much in photoshop, just some colour adjustments. Indie has great skin and posed her butt off.


I fell in love with this velvet dress! It's like, something teenage Wednesday Addams would wear. Love it!


Sometimes I like to do a bit more of an unusual edit, and with the pleather corset I thought this red look would work so well. Fetish glam!

For our final set of the day I had a rather.... unusual concept in mind. I proposed it, and got a yes! I always love when models are up for something crazy. I went out in the garden to prepare the concept while Indie got ready.


How many models would get naked in a bath full of autumn leaves for you?

I absolutely LOVED shooting with Indie, and I really hope we get to work together again soon.

I also filmed a little behind the scenes vlog!



Much love,
Kitty xxxxx

navabi Curvy Blog Award 2015


Photoshoot with Indie Fox

Tuesday 24 November 2015

I hardly ever put out casting calls on PurplePort, but I did recently and was totally thrilled when the gorgeous Indie Fox responded to it. I love shooting plus size models, and I really try hard to have as much diversity in my portfolio as I can. I think it is so important to showcase all the different kinds of beauty, and believe it is one of my responsibilities as a photographer. We worked together to produce a bunch of different sets for Zivity, a paysite I shoot for. I love Zivity because it is body positive and so inclusive.


First up we shot a simple set with this fab Killstar tshirt. I love a mix of casual and sexy!


Next up we shot some classic black and white lingerie photos. Hasn't Indie got the most beautiful face?!


We had so much fun working together. I clicked with Indie really well and we nattered while we worked.


Just look at that face!


You know I couldn't not shoot this amazing leopard print ensemble! I think the blue of this location, combined with the leopard print and Indie's red hair look so good together.


I don't do much in photoshop, just some colour adjustments. Indie has great skin and posed her butt off.


I fell in love with this velvet dress! It's like, something teenage Wednesday Addams would wear. Love it!


Sometimes I like to do a bit more of an unusual edit, and with the pleather corset I thought this red look would work so well. Fetish glam!

For our final set of the day I had a rather.... unusual concept in mind. I proposed it, and got a yes! I always love when models are up for something crazy. I went out in the garden to prepare the concept while Indie got ready.


How many models would get naked in a bath full of autumn leaves for you?

I absolutely LOVED shooting with Indie, and I really hope we get to work together again soon.

I also filmed a little behind the scenes vlog!



Much love,
Kitty xxxxx

navabi Curvy Blog Award 2015


OOTD : Candy Strike

Tuesday 17 November 2015

So before I get on with the actual blog post, I wanted to tell you guys I've been nominated for a Navabi blogger award! You can vote for me (or all your other faves) here.

navabi Curvy Blog Award 2015


It is so sad when a truly innovate and wonderful independent plus size brand closes it's doors. When Candy Strike announced that they were doing one final run of their dresses before closing, I was gutted and had to order myself the dress I had been lusting after. I hope one day they will be back, but in the mean time they have a small etsy store with some t-shirt designs here.

Dress - Candy Strike
Pleather jacket - Matalan
Leggings - ASOS
Boots - Demonia
Flower crown - Crown & Glory
Necklace - The Serpent's Club
Rings - BloodyMary Metal

You might have noticed by now that I have a bit of a thing for moths, so this dress was an easy choice for me. I went for the pink version of this dress, and I am so thrilled with it. It is so soft and comfy. Patches my old lady cat is obsessed with it and won't stop sitting on me! I'm 5ft 11 and the length is great on me.


I wanted to give the dress a more 'rocky' look, so paired it with my pleather jacket and favourite boots. I so love contrasting really girly looks with rock and roll twists, it's so perfectly me!

I think someone was thinking of me when they made this.


I had to share a close up of this gorgeous necklace from The Serpent's Club. I was lucky enough to win a voucher on their instagram and I knew immediately what I was going to get. Opal/opalite is one of my favourite stones, and this skull carved from it is lush. All rings, save for the two with black stones on my ring fingers are BloodyMary Metal. I wear all of these every day and even sleep in them. Love!

Who are your favourite independent plus size brands? I am always looking to support more!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx



OOTD : Candy Strike

Tuesday 17 November 2015

So before I get on with the actual blog post, I wanted to tell you guys I've been nominated for a Navabi blogger award! You can vote for me (or all your other faves) here.

navabi Curvy Blog Award 2015


It is so sad when a truly innovate and wonderful independent plus size brand closes it's doors. When Candy Strike announced that they were doing one final run of their dresses before closing, I was gutted and had to order myself the dress I had been lusting after. I hope one day they will be back, but in the mean time they have a small etsy store with some t-shirt designs here.

Dress - Candy Strike
Pleather jacket - Matalan
Leggings - ASOS
Boots - Demonia
Flower crown - Crown & Glory
Necklace - The Serpent's Club
Rings - BloodyMary Metal

You might have noticed by now that I have a bit of a thing for moths, so this dress was an easy choice for me. I went for the pink version of this dress, and I am so thrilled with it. It is so soft and comfy. Patches my old lady cat is obsessed with it and won't stop sitting on me! I'm 5ft 11 and the length is great on me.


I wanted to give the dress a more 'rocky' look, so paired it with my pleather jacket and favourite boots. I so love contrasting really girly looks with rock and roll twists, it's so perfectly me!

I think someone was thinking of me when they made this.


I had to share a close up of this gorgeous necklace from The Serpent's Club. I was lucky enough to win a voucher on their instagram and I knew immediately what I was going to get. Opal/opalite is one of my favourite stones, and this skull carved from it is lush. All rings, save for the two with black stones on my ring fingers are BloodyMary Metal. I wear all of these every day and even sleep in them. Love!

Who are your favourite independent plus size brands? I am always looking to support more!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx



Getting Organised for Christmas

Sunday 15 November 2015

I love Christmas. Like, a lot. My whole family do! We tend to go kind of over the top and spoil each other actually. My closest family spend the day at my Mum's house, and my youngest step-children join us in the evening. It's wonderful. A big Christmas means I like to get organised early, so I thought I'd share my tips on how I do it.

1. Make a spreadsheet.

This is probably the most important part of my whole system. I use an app on my iPhone for mine as it is portable and with me at all times, it is called Spreadsheet and is free.


I find it super nifty to use, but I also like having a more detailed and organised spreadsheet on my laptop.


If you've never used Excel before it can be a little scary, but it is easy to get to grips with I promise! I use a pretty simple layout, and a basic formula to help keep track of my spending. As you can see, I make columns for 'Name', 'Gift', 'Wrapped?' and 'Cost', and a row for each persons name I intend to buy for, with a total section at the bottom.

The red arrows on the screenshot show you how I made the formula for the total cost. I clicked the cell below all of the cost input, then pressed the 'AutoSum' button above the red arrow to the right. Excel is very intuitive, so it automatically realised I wanted a total of the above cells, and asked me if I wanted to use the formula =SUM(D2:D4). What this formula means is that I want to sum of the rows D2 to D4, so I hit enter and done! All formulas begin with = and you won't need anything more complicated than this for my Christmas spreadsheet haha!

I track the costs of each gift to help manage my finances. Paypal can take a few days to clear out of your bank account, and banks don't always show your spending right away. This just helps try to eliminate those nasty surprises!

I include whether or not a gift is wrapped, because I like to get wrapping early, often as soon as I buy a present. It means I don't end up spending hours doing it. Plus, I have 3 cats and a dog who all want to be helpful when I'm sat on the floor... hours of wrapping can be an interesting experience! Everyone gets the added gift of fur with me.

2. Start early.

It's already the middle of November, so by now I am well into my buying. Spreading the cost over a few months makes it much easier, and it helps eliminate the stress of last minute purchases, as well as the risk of a late delivery! Be sure to keep an eye on shipping times to avoid disappointment. An independent company who are making handmade goods to order will have a much earlier cut off point for Christmas orders than a large corporation who have a warehouse full of stock. Plus, the earlier you are done with your Christmas shopping, the sooner you can relax and properly enjoy your Christmas.

3. Shop independent.


When you buy from indy companies, you aren't putting more money into a company who force their employees onto zero hour contracts for their own gain, or who abuse the UK tax system to avoid paying any taxed on their millions. You are helping a family have their own Christmas, helping a single Mum pay their rent, helping someone take on their first employee, and helping someone creative survive. It's making a dream come true. And that's incredible.

Shopping small business and handmade also means you can give someone a gift that is truly unique, something you know no one else might give them.

4. Remember, money isn't everything.

Christmas can be a stressful time. There is a lot of pressure to buy the best and newest things, especially if you have children. Money problems and Christmas are the worst. But try to remember that it isn't about how much you spend. It's the love behind what you give. I've been given some amazing expensive presents, but I've also been given some incredibly thoughtful and touching presents that have been homemade that mean the world, and have stayed with me for years. For example, my Uncle made me a Star Trek insignia memory box to store my treasured tickets and memories in. He is skilled at wood work so is was totally handmade, and so amazing! I love Star Trek, it's a bond we share, and it is something no one else can ever have but me.

Maybe you are a talented artist and could make someone a unique piece, or you can put something together that is full of hints and reminders of them and the time you've spent together. I'd take that over something expensive but meaningless any day.




5. Use Quidco.

Quidco is a cashback website that you can use whilst online shopping. You can get anything from 1% upwards of a total spend, or even a set amount. You can also get access to special offers available to Quidco members only. If you use the link below, we both earn £5!

https://www.quidco.com/user/3882702/2710703/

What do you do to get organised for Christmas? I'm always looking for more hints and tips!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx


Getting Organised for Christmas

Sunday 15 November 2015

I love Christmas. Like, a lot. My whole family do! We tend to go kind of over the top and spoil each other actually. My closest family spend the day at my Mum's house, and my youngest step-children join us in the evening. It's wonderful. A big Christmas means I like to get organised early, so I thought I'd share my tips on how I do it.

1. Make a spreadsheet.

This is probably the most important part of my whole system. I use an app on my iPhone for mine as it is portable and with me at all times, it is called Spreadsheet and is free.


I find it super nifty to use, but I also like having a more detailed and organised spreadsheet on my laptop.


If you've never used Excel before it can be a little scary, but it is easy to get to grips with I promise! I use a pretty simple layout, and a basic formula to help keep track of my spending. As you can see, I make columns for 'Name', 'Gift', 'Wrapped?' and 'Cost', and a row for each persons name I intend to buy for, with a total section at the bottom.

The red arrows on the screenshot show you how I made the formula for the total cost. I clicked the cell below all of the cost input, then pressed the 'AutoSum' button above the red arrow to the right. Excel is very intuitive, so it automatically realised I wanted a total of the above cells, and asked me if I wanted to use the formula =SUM(D2:D4). What this formula means is that I want to sum of the rows D2 to D4, so I hit enter and done! All formulas begin with = and you won't need anything more complicated than this for my Christmas spreadsheet haha!

I track the costs of each gift to help manage my finances. Paypal can take a few days to clear out of your bank account, and banks don't always show your spending right away. This just helps try to eliminate those nasty surprises!

I include whether or not a gift is wrapped, because I like to get wrapping early, often as soon as I buy a present. It means I don't end up spending hours doing it. Plus, I have 3 cats and a dog who all want to be helpful when I'm sat on the floor... hours of wrapping can be an interesting experience! Everyone gets the added gift of fur with me.

2. Start early.

It's already the middle of November, so by now I am well into my buying. Spreading the cost over a few months makes it much easier, and it helps eliminate the stress of last minute purchases, as well as the risk of a late delivery! Be sure to keep an eye on shipping times to avoid disappointment. An independent company who are making handmade goods to order will have a much earlier cut off point for Christmas orders than a large corporation who have a warehouse full of stock. Plus, the earlier you are done with your Christmas shopping, the sooner you can relax and properly enjoy your Christmas.

3. Shop independent.


When you buy from indy companies, you aren't putting more money into a company who force their employees onto zero hour contracts for their own gain, or who abuse the UK tax system to avoid paying any taxed on their millions. You are helping a family have their own Christmas, helping a single Mum pay their rent, helping someone take on their first employee, and helping someone creative survive. It's making a dream come true. And that's incredible.

Shopping small business and handmade also means you can give someone a gift that is truly unique, something you know no one else might give them.

4. Remember, money isn't everything.

Christmas can be a stressful time. There is a lot of pressure to buy the best and newest things, especially if you have children. Money problems and Christmas are the worst. But try to remember that it isn't about how much you spend. It's the love behind what you give. I've been given some amazing expensive presents, but I've also been given some incredibly thoughtful and touching presents that have been homemade that mean the world, and have stayed with me for years. For example, my Uncle made me a Star Trek insignia memory box to store my treasured tickets and memories in. He is skilled at wood work so is was totally handmade, and so amazing! I love Star Trek, it's a bond we share, and it is something no one else can ever have but me.

Maybe you are a talented artist and could make someone a unique piece, or you can put something together that is full of hints and reminders of them and the time you've spent together. I'd take that over something expensive but meaningless any day.




5. Use Quidco.

Quidco is a cashback website that you can use whilst online shopping. You can get anything from 1% upwards of a total spend, or even a set amount. You can also get access to special offers available to Quidco members only. If you use the link below, we both earn £5!

https://www.quidco.com/user/3882702/2710703/

What do you do to get organised for Christmas? I'm always looking for more hints and tips!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx


Roswell Ivory & Alivya V Free Photoshoot

Tuesday 10 November 2015

I was recently lucky enough to spend the day shooting with both Roswell Ivory and Alivya V Free. What a treat! Two of my favourite babes in one day was always going to be an amazing day.

We were incredibly lucky to be given access to a beautiful swimming pool for our first location, and I was so excited. I loved shooting models in water, and a photo shoot in a swimming pool has been a dream for a long time!


It was such a wonderful experience. The pool wasn't heated, so props seriously go to Roswell and Alivya for being so brave and posing like rock stars even in freezing cold temperatures!


Alivya bought this white dress with her, and some chiffon material, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect concept!


Roswell sported some gorgeous lace latex by Lady Allura's Latex and went for a totally different look, with a more pin up theme.


And of course, they had to pose together, like two beautiful mermaids.


Sorry it was so cold! Forgive me!


Next up, I took them both back for hot shower and hot chocolates to warm up! Then Roswell donned a Lady Allura's Latex top for some moody head shots with still wet hair.


Alivya had some incredible latex from Kaori's Latex Dreams, and this lip print dress was my favourite. The lips are 3D rubber! So incredible. Kaori is amazing.


As Roswell and Alivya are a similar dress size, Roswell also slipped into some Kaori's Latex Dreams for some portraits together. Miaw!


Roswell had some beautiful lingerie by Louise Ferdinand to wear, so we decided to shoot something very different for us. Super simple makeup, hair down, and very natural.



Alivya then wore the pink Kaori's Latex Dreams dress, and oozed Hollywood glamour! I spent a lot of time with serious hair envy around these two.



Alivya is also an incredible designer, her company is Creations by Liv Free. She had this stunning piece with her and I had to shoot both models in it. Alivya is making my veil for my wedding next year, can't wait!


And finally, Alivya modelled this beautiful corset by Serinde Corsets. I adore the colours of this! Deep jade green with pale skin is always a winner.

I am so lucky to shoot with such inspiring people. I actually shot a behind the scenes video this day, so you can get an idea of how goofy we all are. Photo shoots look so glamorous... I assure you they are not!


Much love,
Kitty xxxx








Roswell Ivory & Alivya V Free Photoshoot

Tuesday 10 November 2015

I was recently lucky enough to spend the day shooting with both Roswell Ivory and Alivya V Free. What a treat! Two of my favourite babes in one day was always going to be an amazing day.

We were incredibly lucky to be given access to a beautiful swimming pool for our first location, and I was so excited. I loved shooting models in water, and a photo shoot in a swimming pool has been a dream for a long time!


It was such a wonderful experience. The pool wasn't heated, so props seriously go to Roswell and Alivya for being so brave and posing like rock stars even in freezing cold temperatures!


Alivya bought this white dress with her, and some chiffon material, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect concept!


Roswell sported some gorgeous lace latex by Lady Allura's Latex and went for a totally different look, with a more pin up theme.


And of course, they had to pose together, like two beautiful mermaids.


Sorry it was so cold! Forgive me!


Next up, I took them both back for hot shower and hot chocolates to warm up! Then Roswell donned a Lady Allura's Latex top for some moody head shots with still wet hair.


Alivya had some incredible latex from Kaori's Latex Dreams, and this lip print dress was my favourite. The lips are 3D rubber! So incredible. Kaori is amazing.


As Roswell and Alivya are a similar dress size, Roswell also slipped into some Kaori's Latex Dreams for some portraits together. Miaw!


Roswell had some beautiful lingerie by Louise Ferdinand to wear, so we decided to shoot something very different for us. Super simple makeup, hair down, and very natural.



Alivya then wore the pink Kaori's Latex Dreams dress, and oozed Hollywood glamour! I spent a lot of time with serious hair envy around these two.



Alivya is also an incredible designer, her company is Creations by Liv Free. She had this stunning piece with her and I had to shoot both models in it. Alivya is making my veil for my wedding next year, can't wait!


And finally, Alivya modelled this beautiful corset by Serinde Corsets. I adore the colours of this! Deep jade green with pale skin is always a winner.

I am so lucky to shoot with such inspiring people. I actually shot a behind the scenes video this day, so you can get an idea of how goofy we all are. Photo shoots look so glamorous... I assure you they are not!


Much love,
Kitty xxxx








The Cats Review PetShop.Co.Uk

Sunday 8 November 2015

Recently my very spoilt cats were sent a lovely set of noms by PetShop.co.uk to try out. Now the obvious thing to me, was to let them take control and let them review them! So Sinbad got his YouTube on and starred in his very own video.


As you can see, he rather enjoyed them! I have 3 cats, so their daily food for the next week or so became the goodies that PetShop.co.uk sent. They had a bowl full of the Hills Ideal Balance Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food morning and night, and also shared some Felix Fish Pouch Cat Food. I like giving the cats a mixture of wet and dry food so it is more interesting for them. I'd get bored of eating the same thing all the time, so I'm sure they would too! Now the Felix pouches barely hit their bowls before they had vanished. All 3 of the furbabies adore wet food and basically inhale it! With dry food they are a little fussier. I like to give them a good quality dry food that is full of nutrients. Patches is an old lady, and Sinbad had glaucoma in the eye he had removed, so I want to make sure they get all the goodness they need. The Hills Ideal Balance food is a really high quality food and I was impressed with all the vitamins it included, as well as containing no artificial colour, flavours or preservatives. And man, how those cats chomped it down! They absolutely loved it and were so excited to for breakfast every morning.


They also had some Dreamies, which any cat Momma will know, kitties love! Patches and Stitches particularly love it and will do that adorable begging that cats do for Dreamies. They had the cheese and beef mix and really like them. I like that they sell different flavours and mixtures of their flavours, it makes it more fun for the kitties.


PetShop.co.uk offer free delivery on orders over £19.99, and they also offer a subscription service called Bottomless Bowl, which means you can get your pet food delivered right to your door, on a regular basis, which is brilliant! I have to admit that I find buying pet food in stores a right pain. Carrying kilos of food to my car, then into my house can be a nightmare, but this way it arrives right at my door instead. You can cancel it at any time, skip a delivery, change the delivery date, and schedule deliveries for anything from every 2 weeks, to 12 weeks.

I was really impressed with the customer service and care PetShop.co.uk offer, and they really care about what they do. They even have a section called 'Reasons To Smile' that is full of cute furbaby photos, and have a link to encourage rescuing pets which is wonderful. All 4 of my furbabies are rescues and it is something that is very important to me.

Thanks PetShop.co.uk for sending my babies goodies to try!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx


The Cats Review PetShop.Co.Uk

Sunday 8 November 2015

Recently my very spoilt cats were sent a lovely set of noms by PetShop.co.uk to try out. Now the obvious thing to me, was to let them take control and let them review them! So Sinbad got his YouTube on and starred in his very own video.


As you can see, he rather enjoyed them! I have 3 cats, so their daily food for the next week or so became the goodies that PetShop.co.uk sent. They had a bowl full of the Hills Ideal Balance Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food morning and night, and also shared some Felix Fish Pouch Cat Food. I like giving the cats a mixture of wet and dry food so it is more interesting for them. I'd get bored of eating the same thing all the time, so I'm sure they would too! Now the Felix pouches barely hit their bowls before they had vanished. All 3 of the furbabies adore wet food and basically inhale it! With dry food they are a little fussier. I like to give them a good quality dry food that is full of nutrients. Patches is an old lady, and Sinbad had glaucoma in the eye he had removed, so I want to make sure they get all the goodness they need. The Hills Ideal Balance food is a really high quality food and I was impressed with all the vitamins it included, as well as containing no artificial colour, flavours or preservatives. And man, how those cats chomped it down! They absolutely loved it and were so excited to for breakfast every morning.


They also had some Dreamies, which any cat Momma will know, kitties love! Patches and Stitches particularly love it and will do that adorable begging that cats do for Dreamies. They had the cheese and beef mix and really like them. I like that they sell different flavours and mixtures of their flavours, it makes it more fun for the kitties.


PetShop.co.uk offer free delivery on orders over £19.99, and they also offer a subscription service called Bottomless Bowl, which means you can get your pet food delivered right to your door, on a regular basis, which is brilliant! I have to admit that I find buying pet food in stores a right pain. Carrying kilos of food to my car, then into my house can be a nightmare, but this way it arrives right at my door instead. You can cancel it at any time, skip a delivery, change the delivery date, and schedule deliveries for anything from every 2 weeks, to 12 weeks.

I was really impressed with the customer service and care PetShop.co.uk offer, and they really care about what they do. They even have a section called 'Reasons To Smile' that is full of cute furbaby photos, and have a link to encourage rescuing pets which is wonderful. All 4 of my furbabies are rescues and it is something that is very important to me.

Thanks PetShop.co.uk for sending my babies goodies to try!

Much love,
Kitty xxxx


Girls, Girls, Girls Charity Event with Today I'm Me

Tuesday 3 November 2015

This weekend I went along to the Girls, Girls, Girls charity fashion event held at The Humber Royal to raise money for St Andrew's Hospice. I went along as the guest of Today I'm Me and Two Souls Boutique, a lovely shop in Louth and a fantastic handbag company. The ladies from Two Souls were absolutely wonderful to chat to, thanks for inviting me!


I spent a good while deciding what to wear, and ended up opting for a mixture of pink and black. It might be winter, but I love bright colours. I ended up accidentally matching the event colours too!


There was a lot of independent companies with stalls at the event, which was wonderful to see. I found a lot of stores I plan to order bits from for Christmas presents!


The Little Shop of Chocolates was a great find! Tasty chocolates in some gorgeous flavours, and such cute shapes too. 


Another favourite was the House of Mouse Dog & Cat Emporium. I totally spoil my furbabies, and I particularly fell in love with this shark toy for Ashen, I think he totally needs it for Christmas! They had a great range of accessories and toys for cats and dogs, you should definitely check them out.


Blame it on the Booth had a photobooth, so of course I had to jump in it and be cute. I'm looking for a photobooth for our wedding next year so I had to give it a go and enquire!

Next up were the fashion shows. It was lovely seeing a mixture of sizes and ages on the catwalk, some of the girls obviously had a lot of fun which made it a lot of fun to watch! Here are some of my favourite looks and moments on the cat walk.

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, outfit from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

I loved this ombre clutch, that handle is brilliant! I never use clutch bags, because I have a tendency to forget I'm holding them and drop them. Does anyone else do that? It can't just be me! So this one would work wonderfully for me.

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Dress from What Shall I Wear

This model was so much fun to watch, she so obviously enjoyed herself!

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Outfits by Adore Couture

Outfit by Boho Belle

This model is just absolutely gorgeous, look at her!

Outfit by Boho Belle

Outfit by Boho Belle

Dress by Flirty Frox

Prom dresses are a bit more glam than when I had my prom 11 years ago! I love that this model wore her glasses, she rocked it. And what a babe!

Dress by Flirty Frox

Dress by Flirty Frox

Look at all that sparkle!

It was a really lovely event, with a fantastic raffle. I hope they managed to raise a brilliant amount! It is always good to see local companies together to support each other, and I hope this event happens again next year as well. I loved that it was almost entirely small, independent local business. I wish more people would buy locally and support small business, and this event really promoted that.

Much love,
Kitty xxxx





Girls, Girls, Girls Charity Event with Today I'm Me

Tuesday 3 November 2015

This weekend I went along to the Girls, Girls, Girls charity fashion event held at The Humber Royal to raise money for St Andrew's Hospice. I went along as the guest of Today I'm Me and Two Souls Boutique, a lovely shop in Louth and a fantastic handbag company. The ladies from Two Souls were absolutely wonderful to chat to, thanks for inviting me!


I spent a good while deciding what to wear, and ended up opting for a mixture of pink and black. It might be winter, but I love bright colours. I ended up accidentally matching the event colours too!


There was a lot of independent companies with stalls at the event, which was wonderful to see. I found a lot of stores I plan to order bits from for Christmas presents!


The Little Shop of Chocolates was a great find! Tasty chocolates in some gorgeous flavours, and such cute shapes too. 


Another favourite was the House of Mouse Dog & Cat Emporium. I totally spoil my furbabies, and I particularly fell in love with this shark toy for Ashen, I think he totally needs it for Christmas! They had a great range of accessories and toys for cats and dogs, you should definitely check them out.


Blame it on the Booth had a photobooth, so of course I had to jump in it and be cute. I'm looking for a photobooth for our wedding next year so I had to give it a go and enquire!

Next up were the fashion shows. It was lovely seeing a mixture of sizes and ages on the catwalk, some of the girls obviously had a lot of fun which made it a lot of fun to watch! Here are some of my favourite looks and moments on the cat walk.

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, outfit from Two Souls

Bag by Today I'm Me, dress from Two Souls

I loved this ombre clutch, that handle is brilliant! I never use clutch bags, because I have a tendency to forget I'm holding them and drop them. Does anyone else do that? It can't just be me! So this one would work wonderfully for me.

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Dress from What Shall I Wear

This model was so much fun to watch, she so obviously enjoyed herself!

Dress from What Shall I Wear

Outfits by Adore Couture

Outfit by Boho Belle

This model is just absolutely gorgeous, look at her!

Outfit by Boho Belle

Outfit by Boho Belle

Dress by Flirty Frox

Prom dresses are a bit more glam than when I had my prom 11 years ago! I love that this model wore her glasses, she rocked it. And what a babe!

Dress by Flirty Frox

Dress by Flirty Frox

Look at all that sparkle!

It was a really lovely event, with a fantastic raffle. I hope they managed to raise a brilliant amount! It is always good to see local companies together to support each other, and I hope this event happens again next year as well. I loved that it was almost entirely small, independent local business. I wish more people would buy locally and support small business, and this event really promoted that.

Much love,
Kitty xxxx