The Danger of Shopping

.....at a certain time of the month.  I said a couple of years ago that occasionally it is like a different person goes shopping.  It's obviously me, but it's like I turn into someone else - I have a shopping lobotomy.  I call them Bob.  They take over my persona and boy, do they have questionable taste. 

I have worked it out (and let's be frank, it doesn't take a genius to fathom this) that it happens to only occur at certain times........ Bob and my hormones are best friends it seems. 

And hell, is he on a roll at the moment. 

I am indulging Bob as I feel I am slightly losing my mind with my children, the house and Christmas (I daren't crack open the Mulled Wine yet as I am such an addict I will honestly be having it on my cornflakes and counting it as five of my five a day).

Bob is clearly a fan of colour.  And the more eclectic.  There are things that I have thought WOW about this week that usually I would think more Helena Bonham Carter than me. 

But I'm going with the hormonal laden flow and letting my head be turned. 

Which is why I may have come home with this yesterday. 


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May I rest my case?  I actually went to Bluewater to return the teddy bear coat to Warehouse as I didn't think I'd get enough wear out of it.  Which is ironic, seeing as I come home with the teddy bear coat on speed.

I have to admit, I don't love love it with this outfit - but I do adore it in the flesh. (and yes in my head I have oodles of outfits that this will work with.  How I feel about these outfits next week is anyone's guess.  Actually I can guess which is why I've left the tags on the coat....)  

Faux Fur Patchwork Throw on Coat from Topshop £89



And if I didn't have my Fenn Wright Manson one that I live in, then I would be the proud owner of this.  Same shape but in a winter fabric... (oooh maybe I'm persuading myself.....Actually no, even I am more than aware I only need one leopard print coat) 

Faux Fur Animal Print Coat £89





I will admit that I did see this the other day online and thought oh I like that.  It wasn't even in the "that would be good for Joseph fancy dress thinking".  In fact, when I was in Topshop umming and ahhing over the aforementioned patchwork coat, I did look this up again online and whilst I do prefer the TS one (this means nothing when Bob's shopping to be fair..) I have to say I do still have a soft spot for this one.

ASOS Knitted Cardigan in Blocked Pattern £50





I also love this one and it's only two tone so that's verging on normal no?

ASOS Oversized Ombre Boiled Coat £120  I loved boiled wool - really really love it.  A great fabric that lasts the test of time and in my experience doesn't bobble like normal wool coats can. 



And another two shades here - camel and black.  My classic colour combo of the season (which I have clearly eschewed for a coat that is more suited to the wardrobe dept of Monsters Inc.  hmmmmm) 

River Island Colour Block Coat £70




However just in case anyone thinks I've lost my marbles completely, I have also come across a fair few other throw ons (as that's what the Topshop one is called) that would work equally as well.  And aren't perhaps as quite "different" as the ones above.

ASOS Structured Longline jacket in Knit with contrast lining £75  Now it may be Bob talking but I think this is all rather Jaeger.....






This one reminds me more than a little of my camel dressing gown coat.  Now I know theoretically waterfall cardigans apparently went out with the arc but I have to say, these don't strike me as being like the cardigans of old....

ASOS Longline Waterfall Cardigan £45



In a plain grey.... 

ASOS Longline Waterfall Cardigan in chunky knit £48






And I'm on a waterfall roll..... this time in navy.  These, even for throwing on around the house are perfect.  For me, they're ideal for those days when you're not going outdoors much, everyone has their heating on to tropical temperatures and don't even get me started on shopping saunas, sorry, centres.  Been there, done that, boiled alive in a full on coat. 

ASOS Longline Waterfall Cardigan in brushed knit  £45




I haven't yet ventured into the whole blanket cardigan/wrap malarkey as you can't do all of the trends all of the time but I definitely adore a chunky cardigan (hence my migrating into the above fur number - it's verging on more cardigan than coat in real life.  Honest guv) 

This for me is more cardigan than blanket. 

Superdry Tassel Cardigan £95



And I also haven't done the whole cape thing but I'd say this is the perfect throw on over a huge oversized jumper. 

ASOS Cape Cardigan in khaki £40




But just to prove I haven't gone totally stark raving, I LOVE this one.  Neutrality restored. 

Minimum Afina Knitted Coatigan £90




However I am all about the colour at the moment and to be totally honest with you, I always get more compliments on what I'm wearing when it's bright and colourful (which is rare and therefore no I don't get complimented very often!) 

Alas, this piece of gorgeousness in a cardigan (the Nessa) is sold out at Hush. 


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White vest - H&M
Oatmeal thin knit jumper - H&M
Nessa Cardigan - Hush
Charcoal Baxter jeans - Topshop
Bea wedge trainers in suede - Ash
Fuchsia Roxanne Tote - Mulberry 
Beige and fuchsia Camel scarf - Virginia Johnson 

Tomorrow is our annual putting up of the Christmas decorations at my friend's restaurant.  Absolutely the start of Christmas for me.  And then tomorrow night, I am out with the 10yr old to see Billy Elliot in London.  All go!

Feel free to tell me I've lost the remaining marbles that I had been clinging onto for dear life.  I've had wine, I can take it. 


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  1. I want that leopard coat so badly I could cry!! X

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    1. It's gorgeous isn't it! Perfect shape for me too..... (must. not. cave)

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  2. Love this post-so funny. This is how I shop with beer goggles on!!

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    1. oh lordy don't even get me STARTED on drunk shopping... However this is nomrally when I just end up buying something I can't actually afford....

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  3. I'm kinda loving it!!! And have no doubt you'll make it work. And it has a navy & cream base which works wih your wardrobe, no? Keep it!!! Helen x

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    1. YOU SEE!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say, it might even be growing on me.... it honestly goes with things that I don't have a coat to wear with!

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  4. Hideous, fugly...don't do it...sorry!

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    1. I think your opinion is bound to be the consensus!!

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  5. Obsessed with the Asos color lock coat!

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  6. I love you with that pop of pink in the last picture, it really works. Colour can be so cheery and enhancing, I try to wear it every day! Xx

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    1. You see, you say a pop, I see FULL ON PINK! It's definitely slightly out of my comfort zone for sure. x

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  7. I can't shop when hormonal as all I see is a big fat frump no matter what I try. I seem to have the opposite thing going on, where I have days when I am convinced I am a supermodel in the making, I try stuff on and think I look amazing, only to pull it out a couple of weeks later (usually just after the last date for getting a refund) and realise that it's actually a bad case of Whitney dressed as Britney. Into the drawer of shame goes said item, never to see the light of day again.

    I love that grey coat with the pink inside, I could see you wearing that - you look fab in that photo with the pink cardi. I'm not sure about the faux fur though, I don't think I'll be shocked to read that you returned it!

    Becky x

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  8. I'm not a fan of the patchwork coats. I'd swap it for the collarless leopard one in a heartbeat. I'm stalking the Topshop website hoping they might do a petite fit version.

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    1. But you see I don't need another leopard print coat, if I didn't have one I'd definitely buy it though x

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  9. you make me laugh, love the ASOS colour block cardi - to be honest not a fan of the TS coat but that said, it does really suit you xx

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    1. Thank you! I do think actually the TS one is more me than the ASOS one!

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  10. I love the Topshop one, no great shock there! But really, really love the ASOS colour block one. I always dress like a complete and utter arse when Bob is in town. Mr G actually comments, which means it must be obvious. Bloody hormones F xxx

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  11. My Bob is so bad I'm on the Pill without stops now and that makes all the difference! Please, puleeeeeeeass! Take back that horrific coat and we won't mention it again. Thank you for this blog, Kat, you made my day ( or at least coffeebreak)

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  12. Hmmm maybe but I'm rather drawn to it. STILL! And yes, it's the colours that do it for me - I utterly love them. It does go randomly with so so so much I own!

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  13. Keep it as you obviously like it, and that's what matters most, isn't it? It's one of those things that shouldn't work but somehow do! I think it's the combination of 'right' colours and a fairly sleek silhouette (can you imagine if the colours were brighter and the coat itself a fluffy type?!). If you keep the rest of the outfit toned down and fairly neutral, will look great. If you like it, it makes you feel good and you actually have what to wear it with, then cut the tags off and enjoy!! x

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    1. My thoughts exactly. You are my new favourite person!

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  14. It's a definite no from me too I'm afraid. At first glance I thought it was the remnants of a fancy dress outfit for a robin combined with Rudolph?! A. Big. Fat. No!!

    Not really liking any of your choices on this post I'm afraid. Which is a first and is probably just as well as Me+Em have a deal on where if you spend £200 you get £75 off. I couldn't fill my basket quick enough!!

    I'm surprised you returned the teddy coat. I got one (actually was way ahead of you on that one!) and I'm finding I wear it loads. Lovely shape, neutral colour, great price - what's not to love?!

    Love the Hush cardi though. How is your house coming? X

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    1. I think it was the collar on the Warehouse coat that I couldn't make work and it was an odd length when I tried it on with things. I had it for 3 weeks hanging up in my dressing room and I honestly ummed and ahhed but I could always find another coat I wanted to wear more. Which didn't bode well.... However every day I GAG to wear the crazy fur one so I think that's my mind made up!

      House is getting there sooooooooooooo slowly! Fireplace gone in today, we will get there one day!
      xx

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  15. LOVE the TS coat. KEEP! Looks fabulous :)

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  16. Just love that TS coat Kat, it looks flipping amazing on you. It is such a statement piece that you so suit, I was straight onto it when I saw it on Instagram, but had just bought another fur. It will go with so much, imagine with your me & em dress, casual with jeans and Stan's etc....stunning!! Love, love it xxx

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  17. Aww I love the TS one.... I saw this a while back and had to have it! I love it!! Think it looks great on u!! Xx

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    1. oh thank you, I think I'm definitely going to keep it - I LOVE it. x

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