Beyond Fashion

Shearling Jacket // Missguided

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Sunday, 17 April 2016

Fashion: Shearing & Slogans

I don't know about you but I'm well and truly ready for the summer now….these little short spells of sunshine we keep getting are just a tease! For a recent trip to Center Parcs where it’s so ‘outdoors’ based I thought I could at least pretend the weathers getting there but ooh no. It was freezing…so out come the layers again. Although this did give me the opportunity to roll out my fave sherling little number, the perfect Acne dupe with a bargain price tag, nice one Missguided.

If you had a little peak at my recent Topshop SS16 wishlist you would have seen this slogan jumper made an appearance…purchased with my birthday vouchers *thanks girlies* layering up with a roll neck and a monochrome check scarf. Forever loving a Joni jean these ripped beauts are my latest pair to the collection. There’s so much worn denim already making an appearance this season. My lasted post 'Frayed Denim SS16' has gathered together some of my top picks hitting the high-street, I’ve got my eye on some cute cut off denim dungaree from New Look…yes please.

This grey rucksack is from Primark and a total bargain, I’ve seen a few similar in Zara, they have a really cute tassel version too but nothing for this price…also these boots literally don’t leave my feet, mega comfy and give that relaxed vibe to an outfit without having to get out the converse…I’ve been told on a number of occasions to throw them away…but I really can’t. The worn looks in right?!

Slogan Jumper //Topshop

Roll Neck // Primark(similar here)

Ripped Jeans // Topshop

Rucksack // Primark(similar here)

Boots // H&M (similar here)

K x

Katie Loxton Candle-John Lewis // Grey Candle-IKEA

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Sunday, 3 April 2016

New Home // Living Room Tour

Shelf-IKEA // Frames-IKEA // Home Print-Sealoe // Cocktails Print-BHS

Alphabet Cushion-Next // Fluffy Cushion-ASDA // Check Cushion-Next // Stripe Cushion-H&M // Gingham Cushion-IKEA

Love Light-Bents

Cactus-IKEA // Tray-IKEA

Marble Coasters-H&M // Tray-IKEA

Faux Fur Throw-ASDA // Faux Fur Pouffe-ASDA // Rug-IKEA // Floor Lamp-IKEA

Candles-IKEA // Large Candle Holder-IKEA // Medium Candle Holder-IKEA // Fairy Lights-eBay

Flowers-Next // Pineapple Candle-H&M // Jar Candle-Primark // Plant-IKEA // Plant Pot-IKEA

Love Light-Primark

White Frames-Paperchase // Cream Frame-Sass & Belle

Table Lamp-IKEA

Gold Frame-H&M // Cactus-Bents

Arm Chair-IKEA // Curtains-Next

Bear-Costco

I was so excited to begin the process of collecting all the bits and bobs that make a house individual and homely. If you've read my previous post (New Home // New Inspirations) you will have seen all the research boards I put together for each room to start the process. So after almost 6 months in our little house here’s the fun bit, seeing the rooms come together and my research coming to life.

The Living room was the first to get finished and one of my favourites, with grey, white and black tones plus metallic hints to add a little warmth. Simplistic detailing, clean and crisp with clashing prints from stripes to checks and contrasting textures giving a cosy feel. My favourite pieces have to be the high pile rug that your feet just sink into and the faux fur throw, perfect for those lazy evening on the sofa….and of course the matching pouffe was an essential!

Accessorising was lots of fun from candles to plants and lighting, these Ikea Ranarp lamps are my all-time fave...I have the whole collection dotted about the house. Yes I'm obsessed. The gallery shelf made a great focal point to the room by gathering different prints and frames together. The newest additional to the room is the arm chair, mega comfy layered up with cushions finishing off the room nicely. Not to forget the GIANT bear Billy…who doesn't need a giant bear in their life?!

K x

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Friday, 13 November 2015

New Home // New Inspirations

So a few weeks ago Matt and I moved into our first home together which has been very exiting but explains why I have been off the radar recently....plus if you follow me on Instagram (@ktmillar) you will have noticed I also managed to squeeze in a trip with work to the far east slap bang in the middle of the whole moving process.

It really has been a crazy few weeks but I thought I'd share with you all some of the journey so far, starting at the beginning...the research stage. I'm forever on Pinterest finding inspirational images so I found this a great starting point for getting some design ideas for each room, adding to each pages as I've been inspired along the way when shopping, through magazines and from websites such as Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr. These few pages have literally been like my bible after we got the keys from helping to pick the right colours to selecting all the accessories...being organised made the whole process so much easier even if you do change you mind a little along the way.

Luckily for us our house is only a few years old so it was only really decorating to be done...the fun part and with help from family and friends it's great to see my ideas and inspirations coming to life! I never thought I would enjoy interior design as much as clothing but I have to admit it's a close contender! I think these few pages also prove like any fashion...you don't have to spend a fortune to create the look you're after, it's all about the research.

I'll keep you posted with the progression along the way...including some before and after snaps and also a video I have been putting together of the whole process.

I've tried to include where most of the items are from on each page, the majority are from a few of my favourite homeware websites/stores including --->

Next // Ikea // Oliver Bonas // H&M // Primark // Clas Ohlson // Sealoe // Very // Ebay // George-Asda

K x