Secrets of a Butterfly

The Secret Wardrobe - the nature fairy

With lots of new season pieces coming online the past few weeks, I thought it'd be lovely to share some nature inspired mood boards with you. i collected clothing and accessories, with a fairy-like style as my inspiration.

I hope you enjoyed these collections, it was nice to play with putting them together.

If you need to see them larger they should open in a new window if you click on them,

then you can read the writing as to where the pieces are all from.

 

 

 

All this loveliness would have a place in my dream wardrobe of course, but if i were to choose something to buy right now, I think the watch is something I might like to try.

Love light and fairy dust

Kathryn xox

 

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The Secret Wardrobe...textures & teapots

Dusky rose, lemon sorbet,

floral print

collars, and lace,

toggles

textures and teapots

 

the secret wardrobe posts are....a place to step into and dream and imagine, a collecting of clothes photos, for inspiration and to help you be who you are in pretty ways, with pretty things, and in ways that just feel right to you, not necessarily on trend or in fashion, just simply good to you. I made this post a little while back, it's good to have posts in my little drafts folder to share when things go a bit tricky in terms of how I have been feeling, October now and thoughts turn towards a hoped for easier month, than September past.

love n warming wishes kat xxxx

image credits are: duffle coat,by Mignonette blog, cardigan by Rocio Frias, tops hanging up byLe portillon

girl in yellow dress by le portillon , dress hanging up by i want to know uk fashion, train fantome doll and teapot by art and ghosts

The Secret Wardrobe...prints & polka dots

Playing about with pattern

pale pastel tones

bows, keys, and cardigans

polka dots, stripes, and points

 

the secret wardrobe posts are....a place to step into and dream and imagine, a collecting of clothes photos, for inspiration and to help you be who you are in pretty ways, with pretty things, and in ways that just feel right to you, not necessarily on trend or in fashion, just simply good.

love kat xxxx

image credits are: girl in bunny necklace, bows and keys, collection of pretty clothes - all Art and Ghosts she has some very pretty pics in her flickr

and girl in dotted blouse - Mignonette blog , key and objects by Art and ghosts, stripey top and shoes by a dreamer

 

Have to love

I wanted to share a secret with you. Its a beautiful boutique in Gosforth Newcastle, England, called Have to Love.
Kate stocks gorgeous clothing and jewellery from the likes of Malene Birger, Manoush, Day Birger, Sass&Bide and Sonia Rykiel and my favourite,jeans by Made in Heaven.

Voted in British Vogue, as one of the top 50 boutiques in the Uk, its not hard to see why when you step through the doors into this unique store, with its vintage furniture, huge floor length mirror and stunning black chandeliers. It is beautifully decorated, with the black and white wallpaper being off set by hot pink features, such as the antique chest used as the counter and those luxurious pink curtains.

Kate has created a special place for her customers to visit, and the best thing is, its an environment that you can feel comfortable in. Kate and Jill find that tricky balance of being both friendly and welcoming but never pushing you into a purchase. They'll happily help you try on your chosen pieces or leave you to browse at your leisure.

Along with the contemporary clothing brands there's also jewellery from House of Harlow, 8LA, and Disney couture, and ChloBo (pictured below)

Upstairs is a recent development to the shop. With black and white Vogue covers decorating one wall along with plenty of girlie touches to delight.

This was a card i made Kate for Have to Love's anniversary a few years ago. It's sitting on the shelf in store, in front of a leather bag by Have to hold. (Which is the name of the bag range designed by Kate herself).

The website stocks a wide selection of pieces if you can't make it to Newcastle or live outside the Uk, you can still partake in the Have to love boutique. There's also a facebook page, to keep up to date with all important sales and new stock.

Hope you have enjoyed looking around this beautiful boutique with me today,

love