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Telegraph
13 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Why we all want to dress like a social housing director from Mumbles
On paper, Cath Weller – for the last four years, the 'face' of fashion brand Wyse – shouldn't be someone I warm to. The idea of an influencer who extols diet advice on their 'grid' would normally make me bridle. But then again, warm to her I do. Because Cath isn't your average social media influencer. In fact, despite her 37k followers and her role at Wyse, she's not really an influencer at all, or at least, not full time. Cath Weller, 54, who goes by the social media handle @mrsaddtobasket, has a full-time day job a world away from the filtered reality of Instagram's little squares. She's a director of the largest housing association in Wales, where her job is to provide critical services like a place to live and caring support to those in need. 'I don't need to be an influencer,' she tells me when we meet over video call from her home office. 'I already have a full time job I enjoy. But I've always joked that I'm a frustrated TV presenter as I feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and I also love fashion and finding solutions to people's problems.' Cath wears: Slogan knit £125; Loafer jeans, £195, Wyse Weller who lives in Mumbles with her husband Matt, 58, son Teddy, 21 and black labrador Margot, has a softly sing-songy Welsh accent and appears smiley, groomed and impeccably made-up. She is wearing a bright red jumper emblazoned with the slogan 'Never Too Much' from her forthcoming capsule collection with Wyse, and a rail of clothing hangs behind her ('that's my rail of joy!' she says, happily) ready to pack for her forthcoming holiday to Crete. I spy one of her trademark Gucci handbags perched on the end of it. Skip to: Cath's style rules Get Cath's look How it started 'Around the time of the pandemic, a lot in my life changed. My job was stressful. I was in charge of health and safety for our social housing company and you can imagine how that was during Covid, trying to protect elderly people in care homes. When we went into lockdown, my meetings would begin at 6am and sometimes I'd be working til midnight. Matt would bring me food and drink to my desk as my working day would be 14-16 hours long but… I was able to start working from home which saved me a lengthy commute in the car. Then my son Teddy, who is now 21, finished his GCSEs so he needed me less, and I'd started a diet which would ultimately see me lose 3.5 stone, so my body was changing. As 2020 went on, I had some downtime to fill.' It was then that Weller – who confesses she's 'always been obsessed with fashion and beauty, I'm a born consumer!' – started really using Instagram. 'My friend Helen had actually set up the account for me but I rarely used it save for the occasional post about a beauty product or something I'd bought. I had 100 followers for about two years and I wasn't trying to grow it or anything.' Cath wears: Pointed-toe pumps with straps, £329, Maje Weller discovered Wyse during the first lockdown, through Helen. 'At that time, Marielle [Wyse, founder of the eponymous label] was doing a lot of community building, a lot of 'Live' Instagram sessions, and I started really engaging with it,' she says. 'I was at home, I wanted a bit of joy. I'd lost three stone and wanted to incorporate a bit more colour in my wardrobe. Also, video calls meant people could only see my top half. I just needed a whole new look.' A self-confessed 'over thinker', Weller began contacting Marielle Wyse directly, asking her advice about sizing and sending photographs of herself in some of her purchases. When the pair met at one of the brand's shopping events between lockdowns in 2020, they really hit it off and began to collaborate on more live videos on social media. The customers loved them. 'They flew!' says Weller, with visible joy. Cath wears: Lauren blouse, £165, Wyse; Blondie medium top handle bag, £2,530, Gucci 'People were asking me styling questions, sizing questions, Marielle was also getting a lot of engagement, it was an incredible reaction. The brand was also at a juncture, they were trying to grow. At the start of 2021 I became an official Wyse ambassador. It was a real honour, because I've always genuinely loved what they do. It just all fell into place completely organically.' How it's going That sense of happenstance and authenticity is a key part of Cath Weller's appeal. She says she will only work with brands she genuinely likes and has turned down many lucrative offers from companies whose products she doesn't believe in. 'I don't accept collaborations from things I don't think genuinely work. A lot of pressure on influencers is that they earn all their money through doing this. Don't get me wrong, this earns me money that I can spend on a nice holiday or a Gucci handbag, but it isn't my core. It's not where I get my security from. So that allows me freedom.' Her day starts at 5.30am and ends at 8 or 9pm. 'I have a lot of energy,' she says. Cath wears: Charlotte Coat, £425, Wyse 'I speak to Marielle every morning, then I'll do our social posts, creating the content and publishing it by seven o'clock. Then I'm on the golf course walking Margot, I come back, cook food to eat later and at eight o'clock, I log in, to start my work day.' Weller also admits she doesn't resemble her Instagram self all of the time. 'I don't wear make-up very often,' she confesses. 'What people see online is the tip of the iceberg.' In many ways, Cath Weller's split life story replicates that of Wyse founder Marielle whose original career was in TV production, specifically nature documentaries. After taking time out to look after her two children, in 2015 she decided to try her hand at fashion, something she'd always enjoyed. In 2019, her brand expanded from knitwear to a more diverse offering of separates aimed at women between the ages of 40-65 and from sizes six to 18. When the pandemic happened, Wyse decided to leave department stores to sell directly to customers through their own website and social media. Which is where Cath came in. Cath wears: 18ct gold signet ring, £1850, Alicat 'When I met Cath five years ago it was such a joyous moment,' Marielle says. 'I recognised her from pictures she'd sent me on Instagram. To sound a bit corny, it did really feel like we were picking up a conversation. She was such a bundle of joyous energy and positivity – not to mention totally stylish so there was no doubt we were going to carry on chatting… She's a Wyse customer, so she was able to showcase how to wear Wyse in a way that sometimes I just didn't have the time to do. She calls me Batman and I call her Robin. It's kind of like that.' The 10 easy pieces And now Weller has her own 10-piece capsule collection with the brand, revolving around a navy and red palette, with pops – of course – of animal print. Cath wears: Vivienne Dress in Tomato Red, £280, Wyse 'I can now tell people I am a director by day and a designer by night,' Weller giggles. 'I'm wearing the straight leg jeans right now, I've worn them for two days before and I will also wear them tomorrow. They really are great. Marielle and I worked together to create these pieces from my feedback about what I thought Wyse was missing. The reaction from shoppers has been amazing. People at my age have often lost their way with their style. Many lose their identity, they're menopausal, maybe their kids have left home. Often they don't know how to dress anymore. Then there's me, somebody real going, 'It's okay for you to wear this with that,' or 'Here's how you can style this jumper five ways.'' So does she see her work with Wyse to be about finding solutions, I wonder? 'Yes. It is exactly that,' adds Weller. 'I'm not a trained fashion stylist but I am used to finding solutions through clothing. Because I wasn't always as comfortable or as confident about my body and looks as I am now. For years I thought about what to wear to make myself look either slimmer or enhance my best bits. It made me get creative with what I wore, and see the possibilities in clothing. Now, being able to help other people feel great is how I get my kicks. Doing this is just an amazing and unexpected gift.' Cath's style rules Tonal dressing always works harder – it elongates the figure, looks luxurious…the key is mixing textures. Stick to three colours when outfit building – anything more and the balance is lost. If in doubt, size up – you'll look better and feel more comfortable. A pointy kitten heel finishes everything – it adds polish, lengthens the leg, and gives a little height without sacrificing ease. If in doubt, overdress – it's never the wrong decision.
The Sun
14 minutes ago
- The Sun
Sue Radford delights fans & reveals TV series is coming back to screens with epic twist – & it's just round the corner
SUE and Noel Radford's TV show has been a huge hit with fans and now, it is set to return to screens in just days time. After months of people questioning when 22 Kids & Counting would return to screens, the parents-of-22 have finally set the record straight. 6 6 6 6 The parents of Britain's biggest family have left fans delighted after announcing the return of their reality series - and it's in less than a week's time. Posting on social media on the family's official Instagram page, Sue beamed: '**EXCITING NEWS ** We are back for a new series of 22 Kids & Counting.' Sue then confirmed: '20th July 8pm Channel 5. 'We cannot wait to share what we've been up to.' The most recent series of the Radford show documented Katie's pregnancy journey and Millie's wedding, as well as Sue and Noel's hunt for a bigger house for their ever-growing family. But the upcoming series of 22 Kids & Counting is set to be back with an epic twist - as Noel explores more into finding his real mother, following his adoption at just ten days old in January 1971. The first episode of the new series is titled 'Finding Mum: 50 Years Apart' and will delve deeper into Noel's background. But Sue, who was also adopted as a baby, has revealed that the new series won't see her search for more detail about her past. The family's matriarch confirmed the search will only be about Noel's past life, as she admitted: 'I'd never do it as you will see very different sides of adoption in this episode.' As well as this, the Radford family have also been on a number of holidays recently, including Sue's lavish £52,000 Florida birthday trip and numerous motorhome trips, which fans are sure to see documented in the upcoming series. Sue & Noel Radford take fans behind-the-scenes and reveal 'busy' & 'exciting' days ahead with major project for February The newest series is also expected to cover some big changes in the family's life, including Chloe Radford giving birth to her second child. The Instagram announcement of the show's return has clearly left many overjoyed, as the post has quickly amassed over 2,500 likes. How does family-of-22 the Radfords afford to live? AS Britain's biggest family, it may come as no surprise that Sue and Noel Radford must have some hefty bills. Between them, they have a whopping 22 children and seven dogs, which often has some people wonder how they manage their money. The Radfords support themselves with the proceeds of Noel's bakery, The Radford Pie Company, which is located near their home. On their website, it says: 'We have owned our own lovely bakery since 1999 which is how we manage to provide for (and feed) our huge and expanding family as well as for the local people of Heysham and Morecambe.' The family expanded their business to cater to online orders placed across the UK. The business is a family affair, with Noel at the helm, and some of their children helping out. The older kids, who are working at least part-time, don't get a free ride as they're made to pay a small amount of rent to their parents. "Us older ones do pay a little bit of board. Granted it's not a lot but I'm also trying to save up for my own house at the moment.' their daughter Chloe said in a video on the YouTube channel. Sue added: "We've always said if you want to buy somewhere, renting is a bit of dead money, so we'd rather you saved that money up and stayed at home a bit longer. 'I also do believe they should pay board if they are earning. We've always been brought up by our parents that we had to pay board.' Noel and Sue famously don't rely on benefits for their bumper brood and live off their pie shop for income. They also revealed they make money from brand partnerships on social media. The Radford family stars in their own reality TV show 22 Kids and Counting - which has run for four series. Brand expert Andy Barr believes Noel and Sue have been paid less than £10,000 for each show. He told the Daily Mail: "The typical fee per episode is going to be in the thousands rather than the tens or hundreds of thousands that people often think is the case with TV shows of this nature. "If they continue to get commissioned for a fourth or fifth season, then they are going to be able to command a higher fee." He estimates that the Radfords make £ 5,000 an episode. Not only this, but numerous Radford fans eagerly raced to the comments to share their excitement at the show's return. One person said: 'Can't wait!' Another added: 'YES I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS.' The Radford Family's TV history THE first ever episode of 22 Kids and Counting aired on Channel 5 on 22nd February, 2021. After the first series - which had just four episodes in it - performed well, Channel 5 commissioned a 10-episode second season, which was broadcast in 2022. They went on to commission a third series, which included a Christmas special aired in December 2023. The fourth season began airing in January 2024, but fans were left disappointed when it stopped after six episodes. Sue and Noel reassured viewers that they were just taking a little break, and the next episode will be airing on 21st July. You can catch up on all previous episodes of 22 Kids and Counting on My 5, here. Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'I will definitely be catching up.' Not only this, but another Raford fan beamed: 'That's good news. "Can't wait to see you guys on TV again.' 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The Sun
29 minutes ago
- The Sun
Kerry Katona admits she contacted ex Brian McFadden's new wife on the morning of their wedding
KERRY Katona has admitted she contacted ex husband Brian McFadden's new wife moments before the pair said I Do. The Westlife hitmaker, 45, wed Danielle Parkinson earlier this month, and proceeded to share a series of happy snaps on their special day. 6 6 6 Brian shares Molly Marie, 23, and 21-year-old Lilly-Sue McFadden with his ex Kerry. His daughters gave a sweet glimpse into their dad's wedding day and now the Atomic Kitten singer - who was noticeably absent - has opened up. She told how she reached out to PE teacher Danielle on her wedding day and said: "My ex, Brian McFadden, got married earlier this month and I just want to wish him and his wife Danielle a lifetime of happiness." After rumours of a feud between the pair Kerry, who was married to the Irish singer from 2002 to 2006 added to New! Magazine: "His wedding has nothing to do with me at all. "I texted Danielle to wish them a happy day - it looked like a beautiful celebration and I hope they had a ball." Kerry recently revealed an insight into her relationship with Brian's partner Danielle, and said: "I get on really well with his fiancée. "I think I might have a girl crush on her. I always go off of what my girls say for a stepmum, and she's the best stepmum. "On Mother's Day, I sent her a message. I went, Happy Mother's Day, Danielle. I think she's lovely and they've got a beautiful little girl, Ruby. "I wish them nothing but joy and happiness." Kerry Katona reveals tense relationship with first husband Brian McFadden and shares hopes for a friendship with ex KERRY'S TAKE Whole Again singer Kerry recently told how she hoped she could have stayed pals with boyband star Brian. It came before the mum of five recently opened up on their tense relationship. She spoke from the heart about her ex during the podcast Meeting… Kerry Katona - and the sadness that has followed. The Atomic Kitten star, 43, told presenter Matt Foister: "I really wish me and Brian were friends. I said that to Lily yesterday because she was going to [Westlife's] concert to watch and I said, I wish I could come." Kerry Katona's love life timeline Kerry's first high-profile relationship was with Brian McFadden, who was then a member of the Irish boyband Westlife. The couple married in 2002 and had two daughters together, Molly and Lilly-Sue, but divorce beckoned just four years later after infidelity claims. In 2007, Kerry married Mark Croft, a former taxi driver. Their relationship was tumultuous and marked by financial difficulties and accusations of infidelity. They had two children together, Heidi and Maxwell, before divorcing in 2011. Kerry has spoken openly about the difficulties she faced during this period, including struggles with her mental health and substance abuse. Following this, she entered into a relationship with George Kay, a former professional rugby league player. They married in 2014 and had a daughter, Dylan-Jorge (DJ). However, their relationship was fraught with issues, including horrifying domestic abuse, and they separated in 2017. Kay died in 2019 after 'biting into a ball of cocaine'. Kerry later found love again with Ryan Mahoney, a fitness trainer. The couple became engaged in 2020, and Kerry described Ryan as a stabilising and positive influence in her life. After increasing speculation late in 2024, Kerry revealed they had split over a "breach in trust" and Ryan had moved out of her home. She then admitted: "People forget I've lived a million lives after Brian, but it was so iconic and it was so public, and people always go on about me and Brian but it was a lifetime ago. "He is a part of my story and he hates that, but unfortunately it is what it is and I'm grateful to him, because I went through something with Brian that was phenomenal... phenomenal." LOVE STORY Brian met his PE teacher partner Danielle in 2016 and they got engaged shortly after. After meeting his long-term love, Brian popped the question shortly after in December 2019. The happy couple welcomed their daughter Ruby Jean into the world back in 2021. Brian recently revealed his intimate wedding plans to his fiancée after their five-year engagement. The happy couple had planned on getting married in South Africa but were forced to postpone their big day due to Covid-19 restrictions and the birth of their daughter. Following his split with Kerry, he was previously engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem from 2007 to 2011. He was then married to model Vogue Williams from 2012 to 2017. 6 6 6
