About Me and the Get To Know Me Tag

Hello lovelies, since I have finally updated and given my blog a refresh so, I thought I would write a little bit about me for new and old followers to find out more about me!

If you haven't already guessed from the name of my blog, my name is Katie, I am 22 years old, from Greater Manchester and graduated from University in July with a degree in Illustration*. I love all things Sixities; especially the fashion (oh hello mini skirts and colourful patterns), music and interior design. I spend the majority of my time drawing and spending time with my lovely boyfriend and my family.

*basically creating images to decorate or help clarify & explain something may it be in magazines, books, animations and online.

So, let's crack on with the Get To Know Me Tag questions

1. What is your middle name?

My middle name is Marie that may be obvious due to my blog name.

 2. What was your favourite subject at school?

Hmm it has to be art the only lesson I could really bare.

3. What is your favourite drink?

Well, I'm going to be super boring and say Dandelion & Burdock OR freshly squeezed orange juice

4. What is your favourite song at the moment?

I actually don't have one at the moment, I haven't listened to much music.

5. What would you choose as your last meal?

Ohh gosh, hmm maybe a chilli with some nachos OR a spicy pasta dish with cheesy garlic bread

6. What was the last thing you bought?

I pushed the boat out and bought Photoshop (well the monthly plan)

7. Favourite book of all time?

I haven't read many books in my adult life but, I've recently started re-reading the Harry Potter books & I still love them as much as I did when I was a child, maybe more!

8. Favourite Colour?

Red, always red!

9. Do you have any pets?

I don't, I'm forever wishing I had a cat or a rabbit (preferably both).

10. Favourite Perfume?

My favourite has to be by Marc Jacobs and it's his Daisy Sorbet perfume.

11. Favourite Celebration?

Christmas everyday! Ahh I'm already so excited!!! Bring on hot chocolates, in pyjamas watching Christmas films.

12. What is your relationship status?

I've been with my lovely boyfriend for what will be 5 years in January! 

13. Do you speak any other language?

No, I don't sadly, I have a shocking memory so, it goes in and straight back out.

14. How many siblings do you have?

I have one younger sister, she's 6 years younger than me. However, a few people have thought we are either twins or I'm only slightly older (bloody baby face).

15. What is your favourite shop?

IKEA! I love going to Ikea! Also, asos as you're always bound to find something you like on there. Oh and Waterstones is a shop I love visiting.

16. Favourite Restaurant?

I don't really eat out often but, I do love Pizza Express. mmm someone bring me their dough balls!

17. When was the last time you cried?

Oh gosh erm probably the other day when I watch First Dates and an elderly man was explaining the last time he saw his son before he passed away. 

18. Favourite Blog?

It has to be whatoliviadid her content is always perfect; her style of writing and the photographs her and her boyfriend Joe create are always amazing! They look like they could be some form of advertisement in a magazine. Plus, I can never fault Olivia's style, especially with her nods to vintage fashion

I will be doing a post soon featuring more of my favourite blogs!

19. Favourite Film? 

All of the Harry Potter film!

20. Favourite TV shows?

The Office but, Netflix took it off (yes I am still sad about that).

21. PC or Mac?

hmm I'm not sure really, I quite like how simple my laptop (PC) is, you don't get the wheel of doom/death coming on it all the time (this coming from past Mac experiences at uni).

22. What phone do you have?

I have the iPhone 5, I would have upgraded but, my hands are too small for the iPhone6!

23. How tall are you?

I am 5ft8 so fairly tall I guess.

24. Can you cook?

I can follow a recipe when I need to, does that count?

That's all the questions answered, I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about me.

Thank you for reading!

Love from

Katie

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Getting to know you - What Olivia Did

I've luckily been able to ask my favourite blogger Olivia Purvis of whatoliviadid a few questions just before she headed off to New York Fashion Week (jealous? Me? Of course not, nooo). Her 60's esque style and love for baking makes for an enjoyable blog to read. If you've ever wondered how to create the Beehive hairstyle definitely pop over to her blog to find out how! 

I must start by asking if by any chance you got the name of your blog from the Libertines song 'What Katie Did'?
I did! I was obsessed with the song for such a long time, and remember loving seeing it live at Reading 2010, not long before starting my blog- so it has lots of happy memories attached with it too!


You're probably been asked this before but, what made you want to start blogging?
My best friend had been reading a couple of blogs herself, and introduced me to some which I still read to this day- I felt so inspired by everything that thought I'd give it a go myself, as it seemed to accessible and that anyone could do it. 

What is your favourite collaboration that you have been part of?
Each one has been so different, and offers something different to the last- I don't think I could narrow it down! Anything that allows me to travel is absolutely amazing though, as it's something I may not have the chance to do otherwise. 

Have you got a favourite collaboration that you've been part of?

Each one has been so different, and offers something different to the last- I don't think I could narrow it down! Anything that allows me to travel is absolutely amazing though, as it's something I may not have the chance to do otherwise. 

I love your style, is there any body or anything that have influenced it?

So many- from people like my mum, to people such as Alexa Chung as Florence Welch. They have such amazing cool, sixties and sevens inspired looks which I love. I also love classic icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Jane Birkin and Francoise Hardy- they just knew how to work basics at such an amazing level, and always look so effortless.

Do you have either a fashion or beauty top tip, that you could share?

If in doubt always red lips and a striped top!

One possession that you couldn't live with out?
Don't make me pick! 

If you could have tea with anybody dead or alive, who would you choose?
Oh this is so tricky! I always say people like The Queen, or Kate Middleton- as I know it'd be so much fun to just sit with them and see what they're like. But saying that having tea with Audrey Hepburn would be incredible as she was such an inspirational lady- but the list could very much go on!

Talking about tea takes me nicely onto the topic of the Great British Bake Off...

Who is your favourite baker in the competition at the moment?

I love Kate's quirkiness, and think she's an amazing baker- but also love Richard and Norman- he definitely proves simple things can sometimes be best!

From reading your blog for quite a while now, it's hard not to notice that your quite the baker your self...

would you ever take part in the Great British Bake Off?

I'd absolutely love to- one day maybe, watch this space!

If so who would you wanted impress the most with your bake?

Probably Paul- but I know Mary knows a good sponge. Plus, I'd be a little nervous of Mel and Sue!

lastly, do you have any advice for beginner bloggers?

Just do it! I think there are so many rules set for new bloggers- so just find something that you love and are passionate about, and get going! Don't compare yourself to others- at the end of the day if you love it, other people will eventually!

Once again thank you so much for answering my questions, it was nice to find out more about you! I wish I could talk to you in person one day about all things 60's, fashions and cakes.

(all photos belong to the lovely Olivia herself)

Check out Olivia's blog at
www.whatoliviadid.com

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