Corfu Style Diaries - #1

Here's the first outfit in my Corfu style diaries, and it's quite a simple, laidback look. I'm currently obsessed with this necklace combo from H&M, my Topshop cat eye sunnies and these gorge truffle collection sandals - these were my go to accessories and shoes of choice throughout my holiday. Cat eye sunnies are super flattering on a range of face shapes and luckily these suited mine (I always struggle to find ones that do), they also make any outfit look chic. I also mostly chose these sandals to wear in the evening because they're really comfy, add a bit of height and go with a multitude of summer outfits.
This outfit also features my patchy burnt legs, which I stupidly burnt on the first day.. and the apartment owner's cat who we called Lola, she was so cute.

 

 

(L-R)  Monki Denim Jacket, £50 / Monki Denim Shirt, £35 / Topshop denim top, £26 / Monki Blue Bustier, £20 / Topshop A-Line Skirt, £28 / Monki Black Jacket, £50 / Warehouse Jacket Dress, £52 /

 

Denim is a staple in pretty much everybody's wardrobe and so here are some of my favourite denim pieces for spring. Even though denim is always a reoccurring trend, it's a bigger and better for spring/summer this year - whether you like minimalist or more retro styles, the styling options are literally endless!

 

Monki's selection of denim at the moment is on point and my wardrobe is crying out for this gorge shirt. I've been wanting a denim shirt for a while and this is the perfect one, I love how minimalist it is and I think it would look great with black ripped skinnies and chunky silver sandals or worn undone over a striped dress.

 

I also absolutely love this a-line skirt from Topshop, which is really similar to the one from Alexa Chung's collection for AG jeans. It's the perfect skirt for this season and would look really cute styled with an off the shoulder crop top and platform sandals for a 60s/70s vibe.

 

Which is your favourite piece? How would you style denim pieces for spring?

 

Em x

 

 



Typical Winter OOTD

 



Jumper & Jeans- Topshop, Scarf & Coat - New Look, Boots - H&M

 I'm back!!

 

After not posting since September (where has time gone?!) and with it now being 2015, I thought it was about bladdy time to get back into blogging again! 2015 is definitely going to be a big year for me, especially since I've applied to university and have a couple of interviews coming up this month, as well as my 18th birthday eeek!

 Anyway, here's one of my current favourite outfits featuring my scarf that my friend gave me for Christmas, as well as some recent purchases. I've pretty much worn this scarf every day since I received it, I love how it's dogtooth and tartan, definitely one of my favourite presents :-).

 

 

Em x





With a new season comes a new wishlist, so here are some items I've been lusting after recently, just click on the title for the link to the item :-)

Topshop White Cotton Shirt

Every wardrobe needs a white shirt and although I have a hell of a lot of shirts, for some reason I don't own a white cotton one so I need this one in my life asap. A white shirt is such a versatile piece, I'll be layering mine under printed jumpers with black skinnys and chunky boots this autumn.

Monki Grey Boxy Top

I seem to be obsessed with basics at the moment and I love easy, million ways to wear tops like this one, probably because early college mornings mean I don't want to think too much about putting an outfit together as I always seem to be in a rush so this is the kind of top I can throw on with a pair of skinnys and simple necklace and be good to go. I'm also attracted to anything marl grey just because it really does go with everything.

Topshop Dogtooth Cigarette Trousers

I love dogtooth print, and these trousers are gorgeous. They'll look equally as nice worn casually for the daytime as well as dressed up with a leather jacket and heels for the evening. I'm also a jeans or printed skirt sort of girl so I'd like to add more printed trousers into my wardrobe.

Monki Anjali Lace Bra

As I've said before monki do the prettiest lace bras, they're also great if you've got a small chest  because they're super comfy.

Urban Outfitters Backpack

Oh my, how beautiful is this backpack??? Urban always do gorge vintage-esque bags and I'm seriously in love with this one. Aside from canvas tote bags, backpacks are my favourite just because I think when worn slouchy on one shoulder they instantly add a kind of cool to any outfit.

Topshop 'Fast Lane' Lipstick

I've been looking for the perfect deep pink lipstick and after swatching this one in topshop I think I've found the perfect one. I also love the velvet finish - not quite matte but still nice and moisturising.

Like anything in my wishlist? What will you be wearing this autumn?

Em x x

Wishlist #1

 

 

Soooo, here are a few things I've had my eye on recently. As per ususal there is a lot of black, but you know I really love all black everythaaaang.

 

River Island Floral Collared Top

 

This top is so beaut, as you may know I love shirts/collared tops and this one ticks the dark floral trend nicely. I'm forever reblogging photos/paintings of roses on tumblr and this print is gorgeous. Sometimes I think that floral prints can be overly girly but this print is balanced by the black and boxy shape.

 

Topshop Katz Cut Out Shoes

 

Currently dying over these shoes, I seriously need these in my life! I think they're so chic, and will go with anything, adding sophisticatin to any outfit.

 

H&M Velvet Belt

 

I've been after a belt with a chunky gold clasp for ages after losing my beloved vintage one at a festival in Nottingham in the summer :-(  However I came across this one which is perfect, and I also like how it has a velvet texture which makes a nice change from leather.

 

H&M Chiffon Tassle Blouse

 

Even though this top is a bit more boho than my usual style, I think you could style this piece multiple ways, and also wear it undone as a kimono.

 

River Island Dogtooth Trousers

 

I love dogtooth but am yet to own anything in the print, and I really love these trousers. With them being monochrome you could pair virtually any colour top with them, and they could easily be dressed up or down.

 

 

So there are my picks for November and I think a few of them will probably be going on my Christmas list :-)

 

What fashion items have you been lusting after?

 

Em x

 

 

So come out of your cave walking on your hands, and see the world hanging upside down..

 

 

Cami - Topshop

Shorts & belt - H&M

Cardigan - H&M

Sandals - Forever 21

Necklaces - Miss Selfridge

 

Longest title ever but I love a bit of Mumford & Sons :-)

On holiday we found this cute little beach with this big cave which I thought would be the perfect backdrop for a OOTD. Not much colour in this outfit but I really like how simple it is, and I wanted to make my shoes the focus because I absolutely love them. I originally saw the gold Jeffrey Campbell spiked sandals on tumblr and fell in love with them, and luckily I found this dupe pair on Forever 21 which are pretty much identical, and although I usually wear gold over silver I much prefer this pair - I really recommend Forever 21 shoes, these have to be one of my favourite purchases this year :-)

 

Still look like a bit of a ghost in these photos despite actually tanning a bit, well tanning for me anyway haha, so I apologise for how washed out I look & also the crazy windswept hair, t'was rather windy but hey ho.

 

Anyway hope you like the look,

 

Em x

Back to Black

 

Sunglasses - Vintage
Necklace - H&M
Cami - Topshop
Jeans - Topshop
Flats - Forever 21
Bracelet - River Island
Bag - Accessorize

Hiiiiiiiii,

Finally back to concentrating on my blog because I have finished exams and school, yeaaaaah. Although saying this, this is the only decent post I've managed to do having been free for two weeks or so now; I have taken a few photos of other outfits but none have really been worthy to post, although I might do an outfit 'snipets' post I don't know yet. But I really need to get a tripod because I can't rely on my sister all the time haha. Anyway this is a simple ootd from yesterday, quite dark for a summers day but hey ho. I realise I look like a ghost in these photos I am so pale, sooooo can't wait to go on holiday and maybe even (fingers crossed) get a tan! :-)

Hope you're having a lovely day,

Em x
 

Hello!

 

So I recently purchased these gorgeous trousers from H&M whilst in London (blog post to follow) and to be honest, they were a bit of an impulse buy as I saw them on the mannequin and thought, I have to have those! They will be perfect for S/S as they tick the monochrome trend, are floral which I love, and are made of a light, breezy fabric aswell as being slightly tailored. 

 

Although at first I thought they might be quite tricky to style, I really love the outfits I have come up with. As shown above, by adding a bright lipstick such as this one from the Kate Moss collection for Rimmel, can really make a monochrome outfit pop.

I would also accessorise with gold or silver jewellery because I think either would work with the colour palette.

 

Hope you like the looks :-)

 

Emily x