image by Shell De Mar Photography
In the world of fashion there are those that lead, those that follow and those that don’t give a royal stuff what everyone else is wearing as they simply do things their own way. Today’s wedding superstar in our Style Profile spotlight certainly fits into the latter. This afternoon we welcome to our pretty pages, our friend,
kat williams, founder and editor
, Rock n Roll Bride blog and magazine.Stylish Kat is known for standing out from the crowd, not only for her alternative take on weddings, but also her iconic hair (which has so far been vibrant shades of pink, blue and purple). Here the queen of quirky shares her fashion go-tos and what makes her tick in the world of weddings, which of course includes things that sparkle!
How would you describe your nine ‘til five style and what are your key work wardrobe pieces?
kat says:
Well, I work from home most of the time so it’s all about comfort! I’m currently wearing sequinned sweatpants from Pink by Victoria’s Secret, a black vest from Topshop and slipper booties from Next. That’s pretty standard daily work wear I’m afraid. There’s nothing glamourous about working from your home office and I honestly think getting all dressed up is a bit of a waste of time! If I have to actually go out and see people I pretty much dress in my uniform of a patterned midi skirt or a plain maxi, a cropped and/or graphic tee and black boots! I love cropped graphic tees – most of mine come from Forever 21, ASOS and Mango. Finding a pair of the perfect black everyday wear appropriate boots is a constant quest! They need to be hard wearing, comfortable and with just the right amount of heel. I think I’m going to get the Scampy boots from Kurt Geiger next!
Clockwise from left: T-shirt from ASOS| Boots from Kurt Geiger| Vest top from Topshop| Slipper boots from Next| Sweats from Victoria Secret
What would you wear for a night out drinking cocktails with the girls?
My favourite style of dress is the midi/ maxi skirt, cropped tee and boots combo, or a 50s shaped mid-length dress with some sparkly shoes. I very definitely have a ‘uniform’. I know what styles and shapes suit me so I don’t stray far from them!
If you were currently planning your wedding what would be your top picks in terms of styling, attire, accessories and blooms?
If money was no object I’d wear a Vivienne Westwood couture gown. I saw one at their press event recently and I’m obsessed! My shoes would probably be Miu Miu, or Alexander McQueen or Charlotte Olympia. Something stand-out. And my flowers would no doubt be equally bright and colourful!
Clockwise from left: Skirt from AQ/AQ| Shoes from Miu Miu| Skirt from Ted Baker| Leather jacket from Ted Baker| Skirt from Ted Baker
Where do you get your fashion inspiration from e.g. celebrities, magazines, catwalks, Instagram?
I love Katy Perry’s style but really I know what does and does not suit me so I’m not REALLY that influenced by what any other people wear. Something that looks amazing on someone else won’t necessarily work with my shape.
What areas of a wedding would you splurge on the most and why?
Photography, because it’s the only thing that remains once the wedding is over (as well as the marriage of course!)
What is your favourite high street store and online shopping site?
ASOS all the way. I also love Ted Baker.
Who is your favourite bridal gown designer and why?
Fur Coat No Knickers are amazing. I love their Flaunt It collection which are made in the UK and based off the vintage dresses they became so well known for. I also adore Vivienne Westwood, and Claire Pettibone, but I also love the idea of getting something custom made.
What has been your biggest fashion splurge so far and was it worth it?
I don’t like to spend too much on frivolous items that you’ll only wear a couple of times, my biggest splash was probably £400 on a pair of sparkly Miu Mius. But I think investing in an amazing leather jacket and comfortable, well-made boots is always going to be money well spent.
Clockwise from top left: Trainers from Nike| Dress from DKNY| Face cream from Dior| Cardigan from Urban Outfitters| Face serum from Boots
Where would be your dream honeymoon destination and why? What top five items would you pack in your case?
I travel a lot with work and by this point I’ve probably visited most places on my bucket list! I recently got back from Vegas though and I LOVE it there. I always over pack when I travel and end up bringing things I never get around to wearing, but some things I can’t live without are good skincare and hair items (travel does play havoc with your skin and my bleached hair needs constant attention, I can’t wing it and use hotel shampoo!) and comfortable clothes for the plane.
What is your key piece in your wardrobe that you couldn’t live without?
Sweatpants! Sad but true.
