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Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Wasabi launches in Cambridge


Laydey Katabella at Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant cambridge

Last week I threw my glad rags on and with an empty stomach headed into Cambridge with Chris to try out the new Wasabi restaurant. We were very fortunate to be invited to the pre-opening and were very excited to sample the sushi and bento dishes.

I must admit I hadn’t heard of Wasabi before, but the chain has been around since 2003, first opening a branch in Embankment, London. The owner Kim wanted to steer Londoners away from their sandwiches and produce individually wrapped pieces of sushi and other delicious Japanese cuisine.  Since then 39+ restaurants have sprouted up in ten years, providing affordable, flavoursome convenience food for their customers.

Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant, Cambridge

Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant, Cambridge

Now I don't know why but I had expected the restaurant to be dimly lit however I was very wrong! Instead I was pleasantly surprised at how airy, bright and spacious the interior was. Funky long hanging ceiling lights, bright walls and minimalist seating filled the space, giving a really relaxed and modern feel. The seating is laid out similarly to Wagamamas with its communal tables, making your dining experience a social one too. Now onto that all important food...

Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant, Cambridge

Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant, Cambridge

Wasabi sushi & bento restaurant, Cambridge



There’s a diverse choice to pick from on the menu. From sushi to soups, hot food to salads- there’s a great range to choose from without breaking the bank. Chris and I gave our best attempts to try all the foods. The sushi was so good, being freshly prepared and with a large range to choose from. Chris admittedly was a bit dubious of the sushi initially, (having only tried it once before), however he was definitely converted and particularly enjoyed the surimi crabmeat and cucumber.  It also came individually wrapped, so you can pick and mix whilst making it convenient to stuff in your bag on a hectic lunch break. I really enjoyed the bento which admittedly I wouldn't normally go for but the chicken curry yakisoba bento was so delicious, warm and filling- a real comfort food. As the name suggests there is Wasabi with the dishes as well as pickled ginger and soy sauce. I loved the soy sauce and the pickled ginger but too much of the wasabi can really blow your socks off! There was the option of chopstix with your meal- something I toy with each time I eat Japanese food but thankfully they also provided spoons and forks which I'm sure my white t-shirt thanked me for!

Both Chris and I were really impressed with the food and how healthy, filling and convenient it is without being expensive. It's definitely somewhere we will head for during shopping trips for a quick bite as opposed to a greasy burger joint in the future! The pre-launch was a fantastic evening and it was lovely to catch up with some blogging pals too!


I also filmed a teeny tiny vlog of the evening so check that out below:




Have you tried Wasabi yet?



Friday, 26 June 2015

Festival styling, make-up, accessories & clothing


Today I thought I'd do a video on festival styling. Having been to festivals now for almost ten years (showing my age I know), I think I've got the accessories down. Click the video below to find out more:






What do you wear to festivals?



Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Guest Post: Claireabellemakes Boho Hand Chain

Hello you wonderful lot. Today I have a very exciting guest post for you from the lovely Claire of Claireabellemakes! I met Claire at the #cambmeetup and fell in love with her blog DIYs and handmade beauties in her Etsy store. Todays post is a crafty DIY post so I hope you enjoy! xx

diy boho hand chain

Hello! I'm super excited to be here on Kat's blog today to share a jewellery DIY. Kat's fashion posts are some of my favourites, so I hope this one fits nicely with her summer looks and gives you a chance to try some simple techniques.

diy boho hand chain


Here's what you will need (all available from Craft stores, Etsy and Amazon):
·         Jewellery chain
·         Jump rings
·         Chain cutters
·         Jewellery pliers
·         Small pearl beads
·         Flower connector bead
·         Lobster clasp
·         Eye pins

For this DIY you will need to be familiar with two simple jewellery making techniques: opening and closing jump rings and making a loop. Jump rings are use to attach one component to another and are vital to jewellery making! I would recommend spending a few moments practising each of these before beginning.

If any of these instructions aren't clear, feel free to tweet me or drop me an email!

Step 1
Cut a piece of jewellery chain which just measures around your wrist. Fold this piece of chain in half and attach a jump ring at the half way point.

diy boho hand chain


Step 2
On the free ends of the chain, attach a jump ring to one end and a jump ring plus lobster clasp to the other end. This forms the bracelet part of your hand chain.

diy boho hand chain


Steps 3 & 4
Thread a small pearl bead onto the eye pin and make a loop with the straight end. Repeat this with two more beads so you have 3 in total.

diy boho hand chain


Step 5
Now you are going to begin to make the decorative part of the hand chain and connect the components together. In between each component you will use jump rings to connect them. Your flower connector bead should have holes on each side where you can add a jump ring and then attach to the pearl bead sections.

diy boho hand chain


Step 6
Repeat step 5 so your decorative section has two flower connectors with pearl bead sections either side and in between. Cut a piece of chain long enough to wrap around your middle finger and over your middle knuckle.

diy boho hand chain


Step 7
Attach the finger chain to the decorative section with a jump ring. This completes the hand chain!

diy boho hand chain


To wear, first place the finger chain on and then close the bracelet part around your wrist using the clasp.

diy boho hand chain

 I absolutely adore this boho hand chain Claire has created. It's perfect for summer and upcoming festivals! Thank you Claire for guest posting and I hope you all enjoyed her tutorial! For more craft posts and to check out Claire's handmade gifts click the links below:

Will you be making a boho hand chain?

See you again on Friday!


Friday, 19 June 2015

Summer Look Book 2015



WARNING: This post is seriously photo heavy!

... But it's a look book- what did you expect?


Anyway welcome to my summer 2015 look book! These are outfits I'm loving for this summer and recently wore on my holibobs to Tunisia. There are four looks featured below:

Look 1

photo of new look black culotte jumpsuit and irregular choice frog shoes

photo of new look black culotte jumpsuit and irregular choice frog shoes

photo of new look black culotte jumpsuit and irregular choice frog shoes

photo of new look black culotte jumpsuit and irregular choice frog shoes

photo of new look black culotte jumpsuit and irregular choice frog shoes
Culotte jumpsuit- New Look
Clutch- Ark
Necklace- gift

I am OBSESSED with this jumpsuit. Up until now I've never found a playsuit or jumpsuit that actually flatters my figure. They always seem to ride up in the wrong places #cameltoe or gather in the wrong places (making me look pregnant- nice), however this one is a dream with its boned upper half and flowing culottes. Very flattering for us curvy ladies. As for the shoes they're a really old pair but I adore them and think the pop touch of green from the clutch and the shoes really add to this otherwise black ensemble. 

Look 2

photo of ASOS rose swing dress

photo of ASOS rose swing dress

photo of ASOS rose swing dress

photo of ASOS rose swing dress

photo of ASOS rose swing dress

photo of ASOS rose swing dress
Swing Dress- ASOS
Heels- eBay
Clutch- Ark
Necklace- Primark
Bracelets- various

This swing dress is so versatile and so easy to wear. Dress it up with strappy heels or wear it casually with a leather jacket and boots- it's a dream. As I've mentioned in many a video and post these heels were an absolute steal at £14.99 from ebay!

Look 3



photo of New Look Blue Tile Print Drop Pocket Kimono and Prairie Charms Carrie rope necklace

photo of New Look Blue Tile Print Drop Pocket Kimono and Prairie Charms Carrie rope necklace

photo of New Look Blue Tile Print Drop Pocket Kimono and Prairie Charms Carrie rope necklace

photo of New Look Blue Tile Print Drop Pocket Kimono and Prairie Charms Carrie rope necklace

photo of New Look Blue Tile Print Drop Pocket Kimono and Prairie Charms Carrie rope necklace
Dress- H&M
Kimono- New Look
Necklace- Prairie Charms
Shoes- Primark
Bracelets- Various

I love how well this necklace and kimono pair together. Kimonos are big again this summer and easy to chuck on over a dress or cami and jeans for those chillier nights. 



Look 4

photo of H&M aztec bandeau top and black skater skirt and vivienne westwood sandals





Top- H&M
Skirt- H&M
Necklace- Primark
Bracelets- various

You can't go wrong with a simple bandeau and skater skirt. I've had this outfit for a good while but it still looks nice so why not? The Viv sandals I've lived and died in for almost four years now and they're still going strong!


So that is my summer look book. What do you think and what are you wearing this summer?

Click below to watch the video:




 Roll on the hotter weather!



Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Spring Summer Collective Haul


Today I have another haul on the Youtubes for you. If you're a fan of black and whte you will certainly enjoy this haul! I've become particularly obsessed with white t-shirts? Don't ask me why! Anyway click below and enjoy the video:



What are you buying this spring summer?



Friday, 12 June 2015

Beauty Bargains: Argan Oil Hydrating Hair Mask

Argan Oil Hydrating hair mask


Argan oil hydrating hair mask

I haven't done a beauty bargain post since way back in November when I was raving about the Aldi Carino Hairspray but that can step aside, there's a new product in town. Meet the Argan Oil hydrating hair mask. 

I picked this up in my local Original Factory Shop when perusing for mundane crap. The £1 sticker smacked across it lured me in and I thought, why not? At £1 if it's rubbish you won't loose sleep about it. 

I was very pleasantly surprised when I came to use it. Firstly the smell is pretty lovely and the texture is super thick and creamy- perfect for smothering my ever thirsty locks. It says to leave in your hair 7-10 minutes before rinsing which I do, sometimes for longer and give it a good old comb through. After rinsing out it leaves my hair much more manageable and silky soft- even my split ends. The first time using it I half expected it to leave my hair feeling greasy but it's just the right amount of moisture. I bloody love this stuff and it's lovely scent lingers all day after washing- oooh yeeeah. 

So for £1 I really don't think you can go wrong. I'm using it every 7-10 days to give my hair little treat and I've certainly noticed a difference.

What are your favourite beauty bargains?



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