Scarf Styling with Stuart
The perfect accessory for in-between seasons, our talented
buyer, Stuart shares his wealth of knowledge on ways to style a scarf.
Having previously worked for Hermes as the UK ‘Silk Animation
Specialist’ in collaboration with Harrods and Selfridges, Stuart is trained on
the traditional ways to wear and tie scarves as well as contemporary styling
tricks that will bring a new twist any look.
1/ The Modern Bow
Elegant & contemporary
Step 1: fold into a narrow strip and knot around your neck
Step 2: Tie another knot but don’t pull one end all the way
through to create a loop
Step 3: Fan out the fabric in the loop to create the half bow
and adjust the ends as needed
2/ The Side Drape Tie
Relaxed & stylish
Step 1: Hold two opposing corners of a rectangular scarf and fold in
half along the axis
Step 2: Drape this around your neck with the bulk of the fabric to
the front and loop back to front
Step 3: Tie the two corners to one side and adjust the fabric into
the shape you can see here
3/
The City Knot
Smart & sleek
Step 1: Fold a rectangular scarf into a long narrow strip
Step 2: Gently tie a knot at one end keeping the strip very flat as
you tighten it to create the triangular knot
Step 3: Drape this around your neck and adjust as necessary
Scarf Styling with Stuart
The perfect accessory for in-between seasons, our talented
buyer, Stuart shares his wealth of knowledge on ways to style a scarf.
Having previously worked for Hermes as the UK ‘Silk Animation
Specialist’ in collaboration with Harrods and Selfridges, Stuart is trained on
the traditional ways to wear and tie scarves as well as contemporary styling
tricks that will bring a new twist any look.
1/ The Modern Bow
Elegant & contemporary
Step 1: fold into a narrow strip and knot around your neck
Step 2: Tie another knot but don’t pull one end all the way
through to create a loop
Step 3: Fan out the fabric in the loop to create the half bow
and adjust the ends as needed
2/ The Side Drape Tie
Relaxed & stylish
Step 1: Hold two opposing corners of a rectangular scarf and fold in
half along the axis
Step 2: Drape this around your neck with the bulk of the fabric to
the front and loop back to front
Step 3: Tie the two corners to one side and adjust the fabric into
the shape you can see here
3/
The City Knot
Smart & sleek
Step 1: Fold a rectangular scarf into a long narrow strip
Step 2: Gentle tie a knot at one end keeping the stripe very flat as
you tighten it to create the triangular knot
Step 3: Drape this around your neck and adjust as necessary
Introducing Katies Style Hub
KATIES STYLE HUB
NOW OPEN
LEVEL 1, WESTFIELD FOUNTAIN GATE
Introducing our revolutionary new store design, an
inspirational hub that offers complimentary styling sessions, spacious fitting
rooms, iPad’s you can purchase direct from and more.
WORLD CLASS DESIGN
An inspirational store design that delivers a vibrant and
inspiring shopping experience - the perfect embodiment of the Katies brand.
COMPLIMENTARY STYLING SESSIONS
Available Thursday to Sunday by appointment, our in-house
stylist will assist with fits, looks and complete wardrobe solutions to suit your
body shape and lifestyle.
STYLE INSPIRATION AT YOUR FINGER TIPS
View digital catalogues, fit guides and look books on iPad’s
stationed by the counter and inside the fitting rooms.
SPACIOUS FITTING ROOMS
Spacious fitting rooms complete with an iPad allowing
customers to transact direct from the fitting room.
Celebrating 60 years of style
Since 1956 we’ve been delivering inspired, versatile and
value based fashion for the ageless and feminine woman.
Opening our first store on Adelaide’s iconic Rundle Mall in
1956, the Katies brand launched at the forefront of women’s fashion, quickly
becoming renowned for trend driven apparel, developing a distinct position
within the Australian retail landscape.
Today with over 150 stores Australia wide, we continue to
offer simple fashion solutions for the time challenged woman. No matter the day
or occasion, our designs offer complete outfit solutions using quality fabrics
and detailed finishes to deliver superior fit, comfort, quality and value for
money.
In honour of our long-standing brand heritage, we continue
to celebrate what is new and next - this season proudly launching a fresh,
feminine and contemporary look.
This September, we launch a revamped corporate logo and colour palette along with our Spring/Summer16 campaign nationally.
This September, we launch a revamped corporate logo and colour palette along with our Spring/Summer16 campaign nationally.
Welcome to spring|summer16 & your new Katies.
Comment below and tell us what you think of our new
look.
LUXE 100% SILK x I HEART BARGAINS
Introducing the new LUXE arrivals - 4 classic top silhouettes in 100% silk.
Style blogger, I heart bargains shows us how she’s wearing the new collection for everyday luxurious style.
Dress like a style star
We look to Instagram to see what Katies pieces bloggers are
loving and wearing right now.
Follow their lead, then make these styles your own.
@kirstenandco
The wardrobe staple denim jacket is your essential for an
effortless-cool look.
@stylingyou
The luxurious cotton cashmere knit is the perfect
light-weight layer for now.
@irismaystyle
Look effortlessly chic for spring style with fresh white and
a smart stripe top.
@whattheteacherwears
Look new season now with the latest kick flare hem pant
style, paired with a bold pop of colour – perfect for spring.
The Classic Trench styled by Nikki Phillips
Guest post by Nikki Phillips
So what is the ultimate fashion classic? Well in my eyes,
it’s the trench coat! The trench coat has been in the spotlight since forever,
first making it’s starring role back in world war 1. Today it’s the most common
staple wardrobe piece due to its style, sophistication and ability to keep
fashionable for decades more.
The humble trench really is an iconic fashion staple and if
you have never owned, worn or had a romantic love affair with the trench, well
that’s all about to change.
So where to start to find your perfect trench? Sure there
are many labels, colours, fabrics and price points. For me, it’s about
affordability, lightweight and finding the ultimate camel colour. Camel is a
colour that is so versatile, you can take it from day to night, winter to
summer and it’s a classic, so let’s add longevity.
After hunting online and in stores, the winner for my
ultimate classic camel trench was found at Katies. It comes in a lightweight fabric and is
perfectly tailored to complement the body. It’s fully lined, double breasted
and has the all-important REAL (not fake ) pockets which is perfect for those
of us on the go, to stash phone, keys etc. Oh and the best part, it’s under
$100!!!!!!!
4 WINTER WARMERS
What's
better than a warm open fire
and your favourite comfort food on a cold winter night? Get
inspired with our top 4 hearty winter dishes we’re cooking and loving.
3 finely sliced cloves of garlic
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely sliced
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tin crushed tomatoes
750ml vegetable stock
1 x tin of Cannellini beans
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup finely sliced kale
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Add in fresh rosemary and sauté for 2 mins. Season to taste.
Add chopped vegetables, excluding peas and sauté for 5 mins.
Add tinned tomatoes and stock and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Halfway through cooking time add tinned beans.
Add kale and frozen peas and allow to simmer for 10 mins.
Serve with fresh parmesan and crusty bread.
Ingredients
For the Lamb:
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5kg lamb shoulder1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 cups chicken stock
For the flat Bread:
2 large Lebanese flatbread
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground sumac
¼ teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground sumac
¼ teaspoon oregano leaves
For the herb,
pomegranate & haloumi salad:
1 cup mint leaves, finely sliced1 cup coriander leaves, finely sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 pomegranate
1 block of haloumi cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
Preheat oven to 150°C.
Add lamb and brown on all sides to seal in the juices.
Remove pan from heat.
Drizzle lamb with pomegranate molasses and season with cumin, salt and pepper.
Pour chicken stock around lamb in the pan.
Cover pan tightly with foil and roast for 5 hours, basting occasionally.
Bake, uncovered, for a further 30 minutes or until glaze is reduced to a sticky syrup.
Remove from oven and allow to rest, loosely covered, for 15 minutes.
Increase oven to 180°C.
Mix fresh herbs and shallots, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and set aside.
Mix dried thyme, sesame seeds , sumac and oregano
Brush flatbread with olive oil and sprinkle with spice mixture.
Place on a baking tray and bake, turning, for 5 minutes or until crisp.
Place a pan over high heat. Slice haloumi into thick slices. Fry in olive oil until golden, turning once.
Place haloumi pieces over herb salad and squeeze over lemon juice.
Break flat bread into large pieces.
Serve lamb with flatbread and herb & pomegranate salad.
Ingredients
1 onion, finally chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
500g minced lamb
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Sea salt
125ml red wine
1 tablespoon tomato puree
250ml tomato passata
Zest of 1 lemon
2 ½ tablespoons chopped lemon thyme
3 aubergines cut into thick slices
1 cup béchamel sauce
25g freshly grated parmesan cheese
15g fresh breadcrumbs
Method
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large saucepan over a low heat and cook the onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
Then cook the lamb and season with salt and cinnamon on a high heat.
Add wine, tomato puree, passata and bring to the boil.
Add half the lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon thyme before simmering on a low heat for 20 minutes.
Brush aubergines with olive oil, then cook on a hot chargrill pan until golden on each side.
Lightly grease a baking dish and layer aubergine on the base, then a layer of the lamb mixture. Repeat this process until the aubergine and lamb mix is finished; make sure to finish on an aubergine layer.
Pour over the béchamel sauce.
Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, leftover lemon zest and lemon thyme and sprinkle over the béchamel sauce.
Bake the moussaka for 30 minutes or until top is golden. Serve with salad.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon cornflour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup of full cream Milk
Method
Mix dark choc chips and cornflour in a microwavable mug
Add salt, vanilla and milk and stir to combine
Microwave for 1 minute and whisk with a fork
Microwave for another 30 seconds and whisk again.
Continue microwaving for 15 second intervals until it is nice and thick
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Blogger style | new premium fabrics
New premium fabrics collection
styled by
Jess Dempsey | whatwouldkarldo.com
Guest post by Jess Dempsey
It has been brought to my attention that a good portion of my readers love the
outfits I put together but would love to see how I put together more affordable
outfits.
As you know the style theory I have lived by since creating
this blog is to mix high street fashion with high end fashion, know what pieces
to invest in that will live in your wardrobe for years to come such as shoes,
bags, coats and leather and know what pieces you have the freedom to purchase
to stay on trend at your leisure and budget.
I wanted to show you that style is what you make it,
garments that suit you and your body style is more important than the price tag
it cost you. I thought it was important for me to team up with Katies and
re-introduce them to you.
Yes, this outfit is from Katies, the shirt, the trench and
the denim, all part of their highly anticipated and newly introduced
transeasonal collection that boasts on trend pieces in premium fabrics at
affordable prices.
As a stylist, my best advice is to always shop around, if
you are looking for a denim shirt, look for the shirt not the brand. If you
want to try a trend, find an affordable piece that fits into that trend as a
trend is a trend for a reason, it stays for a bit and then disappears after a
year or so (such as the military style we saw last year). I encourage you to
check out the new Katies (here) for yourself and add it to your list of go-to
stores when searching for that piece you are looking for.
5 THINGS WE LOVE TO DO IN WINTER
It may be cold and grey outside but instead
of missing the sun, we’re taking comfort in a few things that only winter can
make so enjoyable.
From cosy layers to warm comfort food, here’s
our top 5 list for surviving the season.
1/ BREW
A WARMING BEVERAGE
Tea toddy’s, hot chocolates and mulled wine.
Delicious hot drinks for winter are perfect for lifting spirits and warming
fingers.
Curl up with our twist on a classic.
CHILLI
HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE
100 g 70% plain chocolate
50 g 70% plain chocolate, grated
1 small red chilli
300 ml full fat milk
100 ml double cream
1 pinch salt
1 cup fresh strawberries and raspberries to serve
In a pan warm the cream and milk together and let the chilli steep in the mixture for 5-10 minutes (dependent on required heat).
Remove the chilli and grate the 100g of Peruvian chocolate in to the mix, heating and stirring as you go until it is all melted in.
Add a pinch of salt.
Whisk until frothy and pour in to big mugs.
2/ MAKE
A NOURISHING SOUP
A great pastime for a rainy winter day, a
heart-warming homemade soup is a must. Deliciously easy to make, try our
favourite winter lentil soup.
LENTIL SOUP RECIPE
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into
1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1 can whole tomatoes, drained
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves cut into
1/2-inch-wide strips
½ cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
salt and black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan (to garnish)
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the
leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, for 5 minutes.
Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet
potatoes, kale, lentils, thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Spoon into bowls and top with the Parmesan, if using.
3/ COSY
UP AT HOME
Update
the ambience of a room for winter with soft throws, a few extra pillows and the
warmth of a seasonal scented candle or diffuser. Woody, spice and cinnamon scents, work
particularly well in winter.
4/ RUG UP IN SOFT LAYERS
Cosy up in classic luxury made to live in. Stylish
layering pieces in premium natural fabrics including 100% Australian Wool and
Cotton Cashmere
5/ CATCH
UP ON SOME READING
Forget the wild weather outside and take
the excuse winter is giving you to stay indoors and catch up on all of those books
you've been meaning to get to.
Settle in in front of an open fire or under
a cosy blanket or indulge in a hot bath Instant relaxation.
NIKKI PHILLIPS x LUXE
A genuine
leather jacket is a true wardrobe essential for elegant, enduring style that
will last a lifetime. Take inspiration from fashion influencer, Nikki Phillips
and discover how she is wearing the leather jacket this season.
Winter dressing should be about effortless style, which
is on trend, comfortable and value for money. You can’t help but update your
wardrobe with key pieces every season and we all know that can get
expensive. The basic elements of this outfit should be in every woman’s
wardrobe: a comfortable knit and pair of jeans. Update the look with a leather
jacket, plain black or colourful heels and if wanting to update that classic
day look to an evening one, go red lipstick! All three main items
I’m wearing are great staple pieces that you will have
on rotate this winter, and purchased from Katie’s so they tick all
the boxes – being stylish, on trend, comfortable and affordable.
~Nikki Phillips, bynikkiphillips.com
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