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Own-Label Competiton!

I have been shortlisted for Own-Label competition for my 'Graduation Masterpiece'

So happy to have been shortlisted to start with and it would be a dream to win! The prize is to have my outfit re made and sold in stores!!















But I need your help please! :)
I can only win with your votes so would appreciate it if you would please vote for me.

You can view my interview at Own Label Interview

And vote at Katie Cartwright Vote

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Insta-hype

Day at the beach with Stephen @ Skegness // Graduation typically throwing hats // Graduation // Me & Vicky // Sitting in Ceremony // Graduation Party Gifts // Graduation cakes - yum! // My piece at the Uni exhibition // Had my nails done for Grad :)

My life according to Instagram! Which at this time is very heavy on my Graduation.

I need to post on Instagram more as I've been slacking recently.

Instagram - klcxoxx

F&F Bags

 1. Cross Body Bag £13

2. Croc effect Bag £18 

3. Structured Satchel £18 

4/5. Purse £10

6. Colour Block Mini Tote £16 

7. Winged Bag £15 

Working on F&F in my local Tesco, I am constantly up to date on the current stock and new highstreet trends.

Even though I have only worked on the F&F department for just under 2 years it is obvious how much the brand is evolving - not forgetting the mention in Vogue! 

Just recently so many gorgeous bags have been coming into store. I am usually very picky with bags, I have to love them to buy them and they have to be specific! I have brought two bags from F&F in the past couple of weeks and I must say I am very pleased with them. They werent only a fraction of the price I'd usually spend but they are also roomy! 

So next time your in Tesco take a look at F&F!

What do you think of 'supermarket' fashion?

Graduation

I graduated a week a go today! What an amazing day spent with the best people, my family and friends. We did it! :)

 

It was an early start to the day to be dolling myself up and putting heels on - which I decided to leave in the car, I couldn't risk tripping on stage!

After collecting the gowns and being shown which way the hat sat I had professional photos taken. I cant wait to see them, just waiting on the post.

I am very proud of what I have achieved at Northampton University and grateful for all the help my family have given, even if they were my punch bag at times - sorry!

And not forgetting the amazing group of friends I have made through the years, it wouldnt have been the same with out each of them! 

Onwards and Upwards!

Facts about me!

 
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I disappeared for a while, well like 6 months or so! Third year was so stressful but I did it :) I graduated last Friday with a degree in BA Fashion - woo!!

As I've been absent and not exactly shared a lot other than uni related posts. I decided to complete this Facts about me :) it does all feel very 'Bebo' quizish! but hey ho :)

What is your middle name?: Louise 

What was favourite subject at school?: Textiles ..and ICT. I can pick two right? :)

What is your favourite drink?: Anything ice cold especially fruit smoothies. When it comes to alcoholic Purple Rain is my fave!

What is your favourite song at the moment?: My fave song at the moment is Ella Henderson Ghost, although there's many more including Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande ft Iggy Azalea

What is your favourite food?: I love tuna steak and calamari! I especially love Buddies Staten Island meal - Tuna steak, Calamari, Scampi and chips, although by the time you eat all the fish there's no room for chips! Only the other day I recreated it at home YUM

What is the last thing you bought?: A pair of new heels and some work shoes from F&F, just waiting on them to be delivered :) I have a real problem with buying shoes at the moment!

Favourite book of all time?: I havent read in so long :( uni work sort of took over! I have a huge pile of books to read. I did enjoy Katie Prices books and have read the majority of them. I also love Pretty Little Liars.

Favourite Colours?: Pink and Aquamarine Green

Do you have any pets?: A mad and very excitable cocker spaniel Frankie and a cat Jess who meows every minute of the day!

Favourite Perfume?: Has  to be Alien by Thierry Mugler. 

Favourite Holiday?: Christmas with all the family gatherings and the putting up of the decorations! And, when it happens, Snow! which isn't often

Are you married?: No!

Have you ever been out of the country, if so how many times?: Since I was 10 up to the age of 17/18 we went on a family holiday each year to places like Bulgaria, Zante and Majorca. Went on a holiday with Stephen to Bulgaria too and we are going Tunisia in October :)

Do you speak any other language?: Nope just English. I studied French at GCSE at school but thats as far as it goes.

How many siblings do you have?: 1 younger brother.

What is your favourite shop?: I love River Island at the moment, every time I go in I can pick up a thousands of items and have to choose what I NEED more rather than spending loadss!

Favourite restaurant?: I'd say we have a selection, me and Stephen, but we seem to both like American Places like TGIs and Buddies. As well as Pubs like there's one not too far away that's cheap and really nice!

When was the last time you cried?: I don't remember exactly - I don't think I've cried since I left uni so chances are the last time was the second to last week before my very final deadline. I remember it being the second to last week because it bewildered me why I felt so calm so close to my hand in, when first week in January I was a complete mess every day about stuff not going right! Scrap that I have got upset recently at work.

Favourite Movie?: A Cinderella Story with Hillary Duff in, and I do know all the words!

Favourite TV show?: Hollyoaks, Pretty Little Liars, Re-runs of Friends, CSI - lots really!

PC or Mac?: PC

What phone do you have?: Iphone 4s

How tall are you?: 5ft5

Can you cook?: I like to cook, can i cook? hmm sometimes! I love baking but again it sometimes goes wrong but the thoughts there :)

Let me know if you decide to answer the questions too - I'd love to see your answers! 

Burberry Prorsum Menswear AW14

Back in December I entered the Graduate Fashion Week Competition to win a ticket to Burberry' show. And I was one of the five winners! :)

When I received the phone call I'm pretty sure I sounded very shocked!
As I am originally into womenswear rather than mens, I was a little apprehensive but still very excited to be going to a Burberry show! So I ventured down to London last Wednesday feeling rather nervous.

 It was an amazing experience being able to attend a Burberry show. to be apart of the atmosphere. I loved the map prints and the illustrations used in the collection. I also liked the printed shawl like pieces draped over their shoulders.

 

 

After the show we went backstage to talk to Christopher Bailey himself, which was not expected!!! He was so welcoming and very humble! The collection was inspired by St.Ives and Bloomsbury Artists and their paintings. He also wanted to show what maps mean today as with social media it has changed.

I had a fantastic day and will definitely remember the experience for a long time! Huge thanks to GFW for the experience.

"Stay humble, work really hard and love every single day."