Designer Dupes

We all love a designer dupe, nowadays more than ever.  We all want fast fashion but I want quality too!  Who wants to spend their month’s wages on an outfit that you only want to share once or twice on social media?

The original Italian fashion designers have gone back to their roots with Gucci inspiring their latest collections with the Italian flag coloured stripes over prints as well as bold designer ‘G’ logos and Fendi have brought back their F logo baguette bags.

At Havetolove we have had the latest Gucci inspired styles and have the ‘Kate Middleton’ Gucci style tweed dress now in the SALE for £53.  Shop it here

Our latest craze is the romantic Italian fever of fiesty florals from Dolce & Gabbana of the duo’s 2018 summer collection.

‘Groundbreaking, florals for summer’ said Anna Wintour.

This collection isn’t just floral, it’s a mix of romantic florals, Italian church interiors with a fun and fiery edge.  The collection celebrates romanticism and Italian Catholicism.

Designer Dolce & Gabbana dress…

Dress at Havetolove £79

So girls, snap this little number up quickly as there is limited stock!  Shop the dress here

Hola Hola

Summer might not have hit our weather forecast yet but it’s here to stay for a while at Havetolove!  Holidays are fast approaching and we want our wardrobe to be summer ready!  I have just recently flown in from Mykonos, my new fave place, so I thought I would share my Havetolove fashion holiday looks with you. 

TREND- All the stripe moves

Where to wear – On a yacht off the South of France or site seeing in Montenegro

Kendall Jenner oozed class as she was spotted on a yacht in Cannes, wearing a short striped top with white trousers and Audrey Hepburn style sunnies. Stripes are a trend which will never fade and an all time classic.

Fendi paired horizontal with vertical nautical stripes and Ellie Saab turned nouveau technicolour dream with multicoloured striped maxi dresses

 

Top picks at Havetolove…

Lauren pinstripe corest shirt £38

 

TREND- Boho on the beach

Where to wear: St Tropez and St Barts

We all loved the fur pom pom beanies in winter and what better way to bring them into Summer and wear them on our clothes!  Moschino is a rainbow of colour this season with pom poms on everything.  The quirkier the better and bring them to the beach…

Top pom pom picks…

Lexy pinstripe shirt with Pom Pom shirt NOW £29

Bella pom pom denim shorts £28

 

 

 

Perrie dress £48

  

 

TREND- Gingham style

 

Where to wear- Paris, Cannes, Dubrovnik

 

More mature and less preppy, Gingham is now more fashionable thanks to J W Anderson, Rosie Assoulin and Altuzarra.  Wear Gingham dresses with heavy boots for an updated grunge look.  House of Holland teamed fishnets under layers of gingham and Peter Pilotto rebelled Wizard of Oz gingham with grafitti and badges.

 

 

Top Gingham picks…

Gabby Gingham off the shoulder dress £33

 

For more style info read my style column here at Ladida magazine

House Of Havetolove

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Launched for Spring/summer 2017 and Exclusive to online, House Of Havetolove brings you a capsule collection of dresses that will take you from day to night, floaty tops and classic skinny jeans perfect for a weekend away, a holiday or everyday ready to wear.  Shop the collection here from £29.99

Women are from Mars…

Paris Fashion Week never fails and Karl Lagerfield took his Frow to the moon and back!  Known as much for his theatrical sets as his statement tweed jackets, Models in Chanel Fall17 paraded round a branded Space shuttle (Chanel of course) which took off on the finale at the Grand Palais.

Jackie ‘O 1960’s inspired tweed dresses and boots… fast forward to 2050 aerospace style suits and metallic fabrics.  Culotte tweed suits were worn under a quilted futuristic shawl.  Not sure if you could wear this on the high street! 

Gigi wore a tailored houndstooth jumpsuit and make up was 60’s inspired with Bardot backcombed hair styles and headbands.  Huge alien-like oversized glasses were worn with spaceship printed floaty dresses.

Metallic threads were weaved into trademark Chanel tweed fabrics, oversized white shirts were worn under knitted dresses and sculpted capes worn over tailoring three quartered tailoring.

On the Frow, Pharrell sat next to Cara and Lily-Rose Depp.  Chanel, always the hottest ticket in fashion, I wonder which planet Lagerfield will take his audience to next…

Street Style Watch

Street Style is used as inspiration to forecast fashion trends and there is no better way to see what we will be wearing for the season ahead.  Take a look at the street style trends from the Fash Pack at New York and London Fashion Week and how to style the newest must-have trends…The Slogan Tee…

From Christian Dior’s ‘We should all be feminists’ tee to Sacai’s ‘Fashion is a Passion.’ the slogan tee is all the rage again.  My fave has got to be from the king of the Slogan tee, Henry Holland…’Suck on my toe Phoebe Philo’ and ‘I would get on all fours for Michael Kors…’

Style tip: Tuck it in!

Sheer Luxe

Think Mossy the bossy (Kate Moss) inspired 90’s look in a transparent slip, with only knickers underneath.  From Tuille to sheer fabrics and Perspex trousers, from Erdem to Dolce & Gabbana it’s all about layering.

Style tip: Don’t leave your bra at home, it’s only a good look on the catwalk!

Pink to make the boys wink

From blush to fuschia, all shades of pink dominated every fashion week.  Chanel Couture produced pretty prom style pink dresses and Balenciaga paired their pinks with purple spandex tights!

Style tip: Sugar coat your drobe and don’t be afraid to mix and match different shades of pink.

Athlesuire

Moving on from sports luxe to Athlesuire, sportswear was particularly prominent at Milan Fashion Week.  Versace teamed Jane Fonda like one suits with matching annoraks, Gucci teamed retro running leggings underneath tuille and floaty dresses.  Street style saw fashionistas teaming hoodies with brocade suits.

Style tip: invest in sporty silhouettes in feminine fabrics such a lace bomber jacket

Get shirty

Whether it is deconstructed or has oversized fluted sleeves, the shirt is the must-have item this season.  The more ruffles the better, like this Victoriana one.  Jacquememus sculpted tiered sleeves on their shirts and Dolce & Gabanna added OTT ruffles.

Style tip: Invest in a pin stripe navy or plain white shirt this season.

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Roses are red, violets are blue…Vodka is cheaper than dinner for two 💃🏼

Got a date this Valentine’s Day?  Or want to show some self love and treat yourself?  Here are a few of my fave picks for whether you are single or in love this Valentines….

Who needs a Valentine, when you can have Valentino…Love these Valentino inspired wedges and espradrilles £55 at www.havetolove.com 

I adore little keepsakes like this Smythson Perfect Match wafer notebook £35 available at www.smythson.com

Want to spoil your loved one then why not make memories and indulge to a relaxing spa day for two at Beauty at Gosforth Park. Or treat yourself and book in for an Espa skincare facial, I have them regularly and see glowing results, see below just after my facial at www.beautyat.com.  To book click here or call 0191 2171363.

Fancy going to bed with your Man crush?  These personalised pillows are a steal at Notonthehighstreet.com at £22

Impress her with this passionate pink hat box arrangement for £85 at the Real Flower Company

Make some memories of your own with this Fujifilm Instax mini 8 £64.95, shop it here

Make her day and leave a love letter for her to find…priceless 💋

Love Kate x

Shake your Pom Pom

With November 5th fast approaching we are excited to shake our fur pom pom hats in front of the bonfire with a cup of hot cocoa! Whether it is a double or a single Pom Pom beanie or a scarf, Havetolove has got it covered!

Double pom pom hats have been spotted on the Instagram pages of Kylie and Kendal and this season they are the must-have accessory!

 

 From trainers on the front row to trendy track suits to coffee dates I am a huge fan of the new ‘dress down is the new art of power dressing!’  Gigi Hadid has been spotted at New York fashion show sporting her fur Pom Pom cap.  Throw on your leggings, a bomber jacket and a Havetolove fur Pom Pom cap to Look like you haven’t even tried!

Struggling for a gift for your loved one or friend?  Our matching cable hat and scarf with fur Pom poms make the perfect gift this Christmas. Available in various colours, these pom pom hat and scarf sets allow you to mix and match and get colours to match your favourite winter outfits.

We have a wide selection of fur accessories in store and online, so get yours here

For one week only we are offering 10% OFF furs and fur hats for one week only! Enter 10FURYOU at checkout in store and at http://www.havetolove.com

Or visit us at Havetolove, 3 Hawthorn Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 4DE.

“Ooooh LA DI DA”

HAVETOLOVE has once again teamed up with the fabulous La Di Da Magazine with a column from me.  This double page spread gives you all the ‘need to knows’ of the new fashion trends coming this season. From Mink Pink’s sportswear and the new khaki ‘kraze’ this piece gives you a guide into welcoming the colder seasons in style. All these new trends are available at HaveToLove plus a whole new collection of #trending styles and trends.

Ive chosen my favourite wardrobe essentials for AW16, giving you the in’s and out’s of why these are going to be the next new thing. Starting with the rising influence of sports apparel, incorporating sportswear into fashion and not just for the gym. Another key trend was the 80’s comeback, from Isabel Marant’s fashion show giving a #throwback vibe. So this means, velvet dresses, off the shoulder dresses and chokers for days.

Get the new La Di Da issue and read more about what you should be wearing in this season and check out HaveToLove’s new collections featuring all the trending and celeb styles mentioned.

To celebrate HaveToLove and La Di Da’s birthdays, HaveToLove are offering you  the chance to win £100 worth of gift vouchers.  All you need to do is stock up on your favourite outfit for our style challenge and tag @ladidamag and @havetolovefashion.

www.havetolove.com

 

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Check your breasts: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I have kept my experience close to my heart, however as a breast cancer survivor I wanted to share my story and raise the importance of checking yourself regularly.  I have been shocked at the amount of people who have told me they wouldn’t know how to check their breasts and the presumption that breast cancer is for older women.

When I first visited the GP I was asked what I was worried about.  I mentioned cancer and the GP told me I was too young to have anything serious.  I was asked to go away for three weeks and look at it again but I persisted and asked for a referral.  A week later I was diagnosed with Breast cancer.

There is no right or wrong way to check your breasts, the most important thing to look for are any changes.  I will describe my symptoms however please be aware that symptoms vary from person to person.  Take a look at my video to show you how to check your breasts and to hear my experience click here

For a clear guide on how to check your breasts follow this link to the NHS website

If you or a family member are suffering from cancer please visit your nearest Maggies centre for help and support.

For more information check Breastcancer.org

Please share with your girlfriends!  This is also for my very brave friend Vicky x

 

 

 

Havetoparty

Havetolove is 10 years old this month and we are celebrating so come down and visit us for 10% Off, pink champagne and take home so cakes and sweets in a goody bag.

Fed up of buying high street and seeing the next person wearing the same thing?  For those of you who don’t know about us, Havetolove is an Independant fashion boutique that offers trend driven clothes and accessories at high street prices.  We have our own brand as well as a mix of carefully selected brands.

To celebrate you could win £250 worth of personal styling vouchers to win in store so pop down and see us at:

Havetolove, 1-3 Hawthorn Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 4DE or visit www.havetolove.com

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