Why you need hotter shoes!! | Discount Code

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There's nothing worse when you have great looking shoes but after wearing them for 5 minutes, they're killing your feet! How does good looking shoes with the comfort sound to you, good? Well keep reading!

I was invited along to Hotter in Aberdeen to preview their new Spring/Summer collection. Now I'm not going to lie, I was a bit apprehensive only because I have always associated Hotter with mums and golden oldies but I was oh so wrong! Yes they do have shoes that your mum and gran would wear but they also have shoes that you would!

Let me tell you a little bit more about Hotter:

In February 2010 there were 5 Hotter stores - today there are over 80! They've expanded massively in just a few year. Hotter is the UK's biggest shoe manufacturer - making a pair of shoes every 20 seconds (woah). They started making slippers and now? They make shoes as comfortable as slippers (who doesn't want shoes that feel like you're wearing slippers?!?). Hotter shoes have comfort concept features in every pair and they even include wiggle room! The soles of the shoes are made in the Hotter Factory and are filled with millions of air bubbles! They stock ladies shoes in size 3 to 9 (which is really good for me as I have a size 9 - I know, you have found bigfoot). They even stock some half sizes and different widths which is very rare for a shoe shop to do these days!

Here we have some of their new floral shoes which include the Tara shoe (the navy skater shoe with flowers) I absolutely loved these! 

Sam makes fun of my 'taste' of footwear because he says that I like 'old lady' shoes but they're so fashionable right now and these little beauties are too - they are the Brieton Shoes! I love the chain across the front. They were super soft and had great cushioning all round the inside of the shoe!

Here's the Hotter Bus which has been winging it's way across the UK.

Now I got my hands on these cheeky little bad boys, Hotter's H92 - Feather Shoes! These are Hotter's lightest shoe and that really does make a difference when you're wearing them. They also have memory foam insoles so they literally mould to the shape of your foot and when you're not wearing them it bounces back! I have basically worn these every single day since I got them and I'm obsessed!!

If you want to get your hands on some great looking shoes with the comfort go give Hotter a try! The ladies in shore are very friendly and will help you find the perfect shoes for your feet!! If you do want to go get a pair or two then I have a discount code for you to get £10 off your first order and that includes free delivery! 

Discount Code: PPATEN

Terms and Conditions: £10 off plus free delivery on your first order only. You are entitled to £10 off the total order value of any full priced items in the Hotter range (excluding shoe care products and accessories) plus Free delivery. Minimum order valve £25. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or on Sale. Expires 30/06/16.

Thank you to the Hotter team for inviting me along and thank you to the lovely ladies in the store who stayed back to help us out. I will be back for more!! 

Interview a Blogger, BlogVlogsEtc | Blog Series

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I would like to start off saying thank you very much to absolutely everyone who took part in my Interview a Blogger Blog Series! It's been running for a few months now and they've been very popular and we've got to know a lot more bloggers that bit better! I have decided to end the blog series as it's had a really good run but I think it's just time to call it a day but before I do I always wanted to answer the questions myself so last but not least, today's blogger is BlogsVlogsEtc (in the words of Adele, hello, it's me). Let's get to know a bit more about me!

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

Hello! I'm Sarah and I'm 23 from Aberdeen, Scotland. I'm engaged to my best friend and together we have a little girl called April, she's 3! I work in a warehouse (oh the glamour) and in my spare time I write my blog, BlogsVlogsEtc which is a Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog.

2. How did you get into blogging? Did someone else inspire you?

I actually got into it because of my little brother and an old friend. My little brother introduced me to the world of YouTube and I stumbled across the likes of Zoella. I then decided to start a YouTube channel which I did like 3 videos but then lost all confidence so I decided to start a blog because I felt I could express myself better.

3. What does blogging mean to you and why?

Blogging is an escape for me. I feel like I can be my true self and speak about whatever I want to. I am proud of what I have built up and I really enjoy doing it.

4. I personally have almost stopped blogging so, What keeps you motivated?

I think the blog and twitter community keep me motivated. It's actually really nice seeing everyone's posts and little updates and that kind of gives me a kick up the arse to carry on. There has been times that I have stopped, but I always think I'll come back to it!

5. Name some (one,two or three) of your favourite bloggers and tell us why they’re your favourite?

HannahHearts (shock horror) - I love her photos and her content is really great! She's also such a nice person!

Miel and Mint - Again great photography and great content - I also find her posts really relatable. She's also one of my favourite instagrammers!

Vix Meldrew - I love Vix! Her posts are so damn funny and are straight to the point! I also bloody love her #vixswipes tweet sessions - hilarious!

6. What do you do when you’re not blogging?

I'm probably either working or eating - or both!

7. What are you most proud of when it comes to your blog?

I think I'm just proud for keeping it going. I've been blogging for almost a year now and I don't think I'm going to give up anytime soon! I also really like the design of it - jus' sayin'

8. Everyone has a favourite and a least favourite post, what are yours?

My Favourite post is the one I did about the Go Ape Adventure - it was amazing! Bloody terrifying but amazing - I really want to do it again!

My Least favourite post -  I don't actually want to say.

9. As I’m mainly a beauty blogger I feel like I have to ask at least one beauty question so: If you could only use one kind of beauty product what would it be and why?

Mascara! I have loved asking people this question just to see their answer and they've kind of been across the board but for me it's Mascara. I just feel like it helps open up your face and makes you like awake.

10. What would you say to someone who aspires to become a blogger?

Do it! I have made so many friends through my blog and I think I'm actually a happier person since doing it. Don't pressure yourself either - don't feel like you need to post three times a week. If you can only manage/want to post once every three weeks then do that. Remember that your blog is yours and you should only be doing it to make yourself happy! 

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Again, thank you to everyone who has taken part in my little Blog Series!! I've loved interacting with you all and I've enjoyed getting to know you all a bit better!! 

Usually I end these posts with, 'Come back next Saturday to see who the next blogger is'. Well, come back because you never know, this series might start up again!!

Wanderlust Crush List | Travel

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I have been wanting to do a little Wanderlust post for a while now especially because Aberdeen's weather sucks so I decided to show you the five places I would love to go to! I haven't actually been on holiday abroad for about 12 years, my last holiday was when I went on a school trip to Toledo in Spain. There's a couple of factors in why I haven't been on holiday - Money, every single penny counts to us and the small fact that I am terrified of Flying! This is a fear that I want to get over but I can't see if happening in a while! But hey - one can dream right?!

The blue sky, the blue sea and the white sand! I'd just love to find a hammock somewhere, have a funky straw in a coconut and get lost in a good book. Sounds good doesn't it?!

The only tall buildings we have here in Aberdeen are skyscrapers, and trust me they're not appealing to the eye. I think I fell in love with New York because of Sex and the City. I'd love to have a Carrie Bradshaw moment and step out of a brown stone in some amazing outfit and a fabulous pair of shoes and wave down a yellow cab! It would be amazing. Also I'd love to grab a Starbucks and have a walk through Central Park in the winter - just like something out of a movie.

Sam and I were actually planning a little weekend getaway to Rome before we had April but we just forgot all about it. I'd love to visit the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps (just like Lizzie did in the Lizzie McGuire movie - remember that?!) 

 You know the saying, 'A picture speaks a thousand words' (or something like that) well this photo explains why I want to go to Iceland - the Northern Lights. They just puzzle and amaze me at the same time.

San Francisco! I feel like all of my dream places have something to do with films that I watched when I was younger and I fell in love with San Fran when I watched The Princess Diaries! The houses look really cute and I really want to see the iconic hilly streets and the Golden Gate bridge!

There is the five places that I'd love to go to - they are definitely going to go on my Bucket List (when I eventually get round to writing one). Have you been to any of these places before? What's n your Wanderlust Crush List?

sources: All images are from Google.

My Favourite Instagram Accounts!

Hello Everyone!!

Hope you're all well! I wanted to do a little appreciation post so below are my favourite six Instagram accounts! I love every single one of these accounts for different reasons (that I will touch on) so hopefully you love them just as much as I do!

I love Tamz's Instagram - it's full of bright colours and amazing marble flat lays. She also posts heaps of beautiful makeup lust-haves and the odd burger (oh yes). I also love that almost every Friday she has a Fri-YAY post! So if you're looking for that dreamy beauty Instagram then look no further!

Nadia's account is the one I go and look at if I want to see blue skies and blue seas! She's a UK, Jetsetter and Expat. Also a flatlay queen - her photos are always beautiful! (that hot chocolate looks amazing!!)

I am a massive fan of stationary and the Lazy Pencil Company has some of the best I've seen - they also have some of the most beautiful prints! I can't wait till payday comes round because I need some of these on my office wall - I just want everything!

Fran's Instagram is goals - that's all I can say! Fran is a London blogger and she posts great looking food, great looking makeup and great destinations! Those pancakes with bacon look so delicious and I love how she made friends with this little squirrel and felt like a disney princess - who wouldn't?!

 I love Kate's instagram and vlogs - I'm obsessed. I don't even know where to start, she's the boss of tiles, I mean just look at her bathroom floor and her kitchen wall tiles! I couldn't not have included her account because I love every photo she posts! The way she's done the flat lay with her nail varnishes is just so appealing to the eyes!

Last but by no means least is Hazel's account. As you can see from the photos above, her Instagram is beautiful. How cute are these biscuits?! I really want to make them. She's got such a good eye for a great photo! This is also such a dreamy account, wherever those beach huts are - I want to go!

So they are my favourite six Instagram Accounts. If you're not already following them then what have you been doing with your life?!?