Oooh La La Gossip Girl! ♥

Remember in the episodes of Sex & the City titled: An American girl in Paris & thinking Carrie your so LUCKY! The fashion, the city, the food, the men!!?? Well for those of you who have not seen SATC or are too young to know what it is, then Gossip Girl is defiantly this generations equivalent to SATC, & that envious moment will be experienced at the beginning of season 4. Instead of it being one girl all alone in Paris, its two American girls enjoying the city (with most likely A LOT of drama & gossip) and by the looks of it GG season 4 will be as fashion packed as any SATC episode or movie.

Personally I CANNOT choose who's outfits I prefer. Blake Lively aka Serena Van der Woodsen shows off her stunning figure and 'those' legs in some gorgeous outfits that would make Carrie Bradshaw envious. From incredibly hot (& short) hot pants, to high waisted flared trousers Blake does fashion effortlessly (grrrr!!) & looks every inch the chic Parisian fashionista.

Leighton meanwhile channels a much more quirkier edge to the normally very preppy style of Blair Waldorf. Her outfits use a number of bold colours and prints- noticeably the Moschino cherries & apples shirt & skirt combo that some may say look a little too much, however I LOVED the frilly/girly structure to the outfit. However the thing that Leighton's character does so well? With out a doubt-evening dresses & I was not disappointed. The fabulous orange Oscar de la Renta dress completely captures the 'city of love' element that Paris offers (however I'm not sure on the fuchsia clutch) & the black encrusted dress looks chic and oozes Blair.

So over all I'm loving both characters styles & I would defiantly take different outfits from each character and adapt it to my style. Who's your favourite GG?

I am really looking forward to the new season and what makes GG, well Gossip Girl!

If I was an English girl in Paris I would LOVE to be there with Chuck aka Ed Westwick ♥ & by the looks of things he survived the shooting at the end of the last season, however knowing the show they might put some spin in the storyline where Chuck is actually dead (though PLEASE MAY THAT NOT HAPPEN!!)

So what can I say? Je t'aime Gossip Girl

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The Big 20

On the 9th August I shall be leaving my teen years behind me and entering into my twenties, wooooowwww this is scary!!! :S When I used to think of becoming a teenager I thought of those classic teen movies, the ones like mean girls or grease. The idea of growing up with your closest girl friends, going to house parties, shopping at the weekend, staying in bed till late, falling in love, your first kiss all of this ideas of teenage life made me become soooo excited about becoming a teenager at the age of 12.

Now I'm hoping that my twenties are going to be like a series of Sex & the City!!

But what have i really learnt from these years? Well A LOT is the answer!

I think over the last 10 years I have done a complete 360. I still am the same geeky girl i was when i was younger, I still read endless amount of literature, still have an obsession with teddy bears and I'm still very awkward in social situations. But I have gained a lot more self belief- I did not think that anybody could get me to perform on stage, unless the promise of a life time supply of chocolate was included, I have found my style- going through the whole chav stage in the early 2000's, defiantly taught me that chunky gold hooped earrings and shredded combat trousers DID NOT work!! And I believe that going through bullying and losing friends has shaped me for who I am.

So I'm sad to leave my teenage years behind me, but I'm glad that it is behind me. There is so much more to look forward to in the next 10 years (hopefully!)

So after that mega deep and meaningful intro here's what I need help on! I HAVE ZERO IDEA WHAT TO DO FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!!!

I know on my actually day i want to just have a BBQ with my family and maybe go to the beach? BUT I don't know what to do with my friends :S Well here's the thing I have maybe a few people from work who I wanna go out for drinks with + my bf + my 2 bessies + 3 friends but do you all think that's enough people to go out for drinks/cocktails with? (this all comes down to the whole I need loads of friends to make me look popular and for the night to go well!) Do you guys think that's OK? or what did you do for your 20th?

ALSO: WHAT DO I WEAR!!!!!

OK So if you guys could help I would be sooooooo grateful!

OOOO Yer btw I'm on my new mac ;) LOVE it!!! & I'm sorry for the lack of post, gonna be more from now on.

Much Love

Elle xoxoxo

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Computer Meltdown

Well it looks like I'm having one of those months where nothing seems to go right with technology what so ever! Firstly my computer softwear that i use to edit all my Youtube viedos decided to stop working, so i brought a new piece of softwear and now it looks like my computer is COMPLETELY broken too. So if anyone from the Youtube community is wondering where the hell i am? Well its because my computer keeps freezing (in my eyes this means it is broken) and i am trying sooooo hard to get it up and running again ASAP!! I have made seven videos so far all edited, all good to go BUT i just can't convert them into a video file :S grrr!!! So looks like i need to save up for a computer and FAST!

Anyways rant done tick time for fashion rambles :)

So I picked up my copy of Glamour this month & there are LOADS of fab fashion ideas just floating around. When i pick up my copy here's one thing i ALWAYS do before reading any articles: I just look at the pictures! For me this is the only way i can draw out pieces that i like before reading the whole magazine.

Number one: OBVIOUSLY the front cover made me think of just one little thing SEX & THE CITY 2 OUT 28TH MAY!!!! AHHHH!!! 9 DAYS & COUNTING! SJP looks FABULOUS on the cover, whoever said a sequined jacket and glittery Louboutin's were too much? Looks mega casual with the ripped denim.

Number two Summer Scarfs: DO!

A great accessorie to wear between the transition of spring to summer & adds a splash of colour to a neutral outfit a la Kylie.

Number three: over half a million people in Britain only wash there sheets three times a year!!! That made me wanna be sick, yes i am a little bit OCD but THREE TIMES A YEAR! COME ON PEOPLE! ewwww!

Number Four: Olivia Palermo

Style Icon. I am very envious of her, i have not seen any picture of her where she does not look completely flawless in appearance. This is a girl who LOVES Topshop (huge tick) and is not afraid of mixing designer with high street when it comes to high profile events. "I've never used a stylist" she reveals- *gives evils* Love the mint coloured blazer- very on trend & the giant bow makes a huge statement as well as adding a masculine edge to it.

Number Five: Glee Cast

Man they scrub up well :) Love the outfits, Love the photography THUMBS UP!

Number Six: Feminine Dressing

On every page i turned on the fashion pages there was a strong sense of girlyness and feminine dressing. Lots of sheer fabric, pleating & frills. Bang on trend this summer THUMBS UP!

Much love,

Elle xoxoxo

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April Adorings & April Showers ♥

So April has just ended & its now May which means only one thing...... SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY NEARLY HERE :)So I'm sitting here at my computer thinking what to write on my blog & I have decided to do an In's & Out's post titled: April Adorings & April Showers.

April Adorings:

1. Minimal Makeup.

Now that it's getting warmer I ALWAYS have the urge to wear minimal, natural makeup. For me its all about the bronzer, highlighter and gold tones, a la Lauren Conrad. Mixed with pink fresh rosy cheeks, it gives the healthy glow that I LOVE for the summer months. Benefit Dandelion Blusher & Benefit High Beam are the products I cannot live without this summer.

2. Lush "Comforter" Bubble Bar.

OH MY GOSHHHH!!!! I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED HEAVEN!! I brought this at the beginning of the month and lord its AMAZING! It's big enough to use in at lest 3 baths and turns the water a lush pink. Smells really summery with the blackcurrant smells, defiantly worth £3 and I've already brought my 3rd one. ADDICTED!

3. Nature Time.

The smell of freshly cut grass, different scents of flowers mingeling in the air, BBQ's, walking across fields, walking around in barefoot, feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, taking walks as the sun sets on warm evenings- this is what I love about the transition to summer.

4. Floral Dresses.

Yes it's a wardrobe staple for me, yes I have about 7 different floral dresses in my wardrobe, but it's my signature summer/spring look! It brings me back to my childhood of running around barefoot in a maxi floral dress every summer. Now I'm all grown up I can wear it in many different ways. A light weight cardie, blazer or leather jacket breaks up the look and can make it as casual or as smart as you want it. MUST HAVE FOR THIS SUMMER ♥

5. Dried Fruit & Nuts.

Ohhhh yes I have been on a major health kick this past month. Having given up chocolate and crisps for lent (not that i eat tones of it anyways) & replaced them with crispy soya beans and dried fruit and nut mix, I have not looked back and have carried on with this plan. Honestly it is a fab snack when your working and I do not feel hungry or that I need anything more after having it as a snack. Normally I have along side it a smoothie or an apple/carrot/strawberries/pear as a little snack in the afternoon and I feel a lot more fresh and healthy for it.

April Showers:

1. Thick, Chunky Cardigans.

It's on it's way to spring/summer and seeing people wearing thick knits in nice weather makes me sad :( embrace the warmth whilst we can!!

2. Takeaway Coffee/Tea/Iced Drinks.

Mega expensive! You can buy a whole pack of tea bags for how much it cost to buy a tea in well known coffee houses *coughs* Starbucks! Buy a thermas flask or a funky water bottle and make your own drinks! Believe me it's cheaper, better for you & sooo much fun :)

3. Thick Foundation.

It's getting warm guys so strip back to the tinted moisturiser or a lighter foundation to get a dewier summer complexion. Don't hide behind your winter face!!

4. Working on nice days.

They should make it against the law to go into work on a nice day and not see the light of day til after 7, when most of the nice day has disappeared!! Rawwrrr for working in retail!!

5. Mouths/Daddy long legs & Wasps.

Three insects I cannot stand during the nice months :( Wasps are attracted to my room and are everywhere I go. I literally run away screaming from them & unlike bee's have many lives so they can sting you loads of times and not die!!! Also mouths just flap around my lights all the time which is tres annoying! Same goes for Daddy long legs & I have a fear of swollowing one in my sleep HA!

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That's all for now guys & enjoy the lovely weather even though it's not that nice for this bank holiday :( hopefully next bank holiday will be better :)

Much Love Elle xoxoxo

The Keira Knightley Obsession ♥

Yes I have a HUGE obsession with Keira, some may call it the female equivalent of a Bromance!! HAHA!!

Everything about her screams sophistication & glamour & is obviously a true English rose in my eyes. She captures a great deal of old Hollywood that not that many actresses nowhere days seems to get, this is why I am draw to her style in many ways. This is why she is very much a style icon and a muse to many designers (being the face of Chanel definitely establishes this!) I would say I draw a lot of her style into my own, from every day clothing to her many costumes in films (especially Atonement & The Edge of Love), who can forget that gorgeous emerald green dress designed by Jacqueline Durran for Atonement? ICONIC springs to mind. There is nothing that I do not like about her style, as well as her personality.

She is one of my favourite actresses of all time & in many aways she is very much a role model to me. Some may ask why is she a role model when she looks so dangerously skinny? Well to be honest I think she is naturally that skinny, defiantly not anorexic, some people I know are naturally that skinny even though they eat TONES of carbs & healthy foods. It's because they have a high metabolism (lucky things grr!!) they just don't put on loads of weight as they burn off all the energy quickly! I don't think that this should make her a bad role model to kids in any way :)

So I have dedicated a blog post to the gorgeous Keira ♥ & I hope you all share in the obsession with me too!!!

Much love,

Elle xoxoxoxo

Welcome to the 60's.....OOTD & FOTD

Face:

Benefit "That Girl" Face Primer

Maxfactor Lasting Performance Foundation in 100 Fair

Rimmel Clear Complexion Concealer in 001 Ivory

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent

Benefit Dandelion Blusher

Eyes:

Front Cover Rainbow Eyes Palette Colours in Biscuit & Blanc de Blanc

Natural Collection Liquid Eye Liner in Black

Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner Pencil in 061 Jet Black

Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Care Mascara in 11 Black

Lips:

No17 Lasting Fix Lipstick in Mulled Wine

Vaseline

Outfit:

Strippy Sholder Detail Top- Zara

Highwaisted Trousers- H&M

Belt- H&M

Ballet Pumps- Acessorize

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The Wonderer Returns....

Hiya all you gorgeous people out there <3 Firstly I just want to say that I'm VERY VERY sorry for the lack of blogging going on here at the mo!! There is no excuses and I'm just extremely sorry!!! I will defo be doing a lot more blogging in the future. Now then if you guys don't know I was away this week for a few days to the lush town of Bath. I went with my BF as we hadn't had a holiday since summer so it was v.v nice to get away. If any of you are thinking of going to Bath or are going there for summer then here are my top 7 must go to places that I visited whilst I was there.

1) Shopping in the Southgate shopping centre.
Obviously every girl loves to shop & in this part of the centre there is every shop you could possibly want!From Topshop to H&M, Tommy Hilfiger to All Saints there are many big names in this part of the town. Its a new development though the architect reflects the roman history this town oozes & I LOVED IT!! There are a lot more shops opening in there next phase like debenhams, so if your visiting Bath in the summer there will be a lot more shops to choose from. I brought farrrr too much as per normal so it was a tres good shopping trip.



2) Have an ice cream @ The Real Italian Ice cream Company.
This ice cream was LUSHHH!! A really good value for money @ £1.80 for a small cup or 1scoop in a cone. There's a huge number of different flavours to choose from and the staff are lovely and friendly :) It was quiet when we were there but i would defo think it would be busy in the summer.



3) Chill out at the Thermae Spa.
PURE LUXURY! We just went for a 2 hour pass, however because we were travelling with Great Western trains home we found a 2for1 deal where you get a 4 hour session for the price of 2 so we did that & payed £26 each for 4 hours which is a bargain for what you get. The best part of the spa for me was the steam rooms, it was kinda like something out of an alian movie!! There were 4 different pods with different oils infused in the steam and a HUGE shower right in the middle of the room. Also the roof top pool was breathtaking with views of the whole of bath! After 4 hours i not only looked like a prune, but i was shattered!



4) Visit Bath Abbey.
Now i only ate lunch on the benches outside the abbey twice but it is a must see sight. The beautiful carvings on the church mixed with the guitar playing of local buskers makes this a perfect spot for a quiet lunch and a good place to people watch as well. Watch out for all the birds though!!



5) Visit The Roman Baths.
This was really interesting and again great value for money, yes it was £11.50, but i think that the value is fab for how much history is crammed into this place. You get to tour the baths on your own with no tour guide unless you want to, if so you can always go on a tour every hour or so. But you get given these phone type things to listen to commentary about the baths, and its your choice what you listen to. Also there's cool commentary for kids too so added bonus! Only downside for me was that i didn't get to have a photo with the roman men because i think they went on lunch HA!



6) Have a bun @ Sally Lunn's.
I went here for lunch and it was super busy but we managed to squeeze in!! The service was OK (we had to wait a while for the bill!) and the food was good especially the apple pie with clotted cream. The value for money was good though maybe a little over priced for what we got, however just to say you sampled a Sally Lunn bun its a must to visit.



7) Go smell the books @ Guildhall Market.
I LOVE markets and especially the book stands so naturally i went crazy here. There are tonnes and tonnes of books under every genre you could imagine & i found some very VERY good bargains on books. I really like Harlan Coben and brought some of his books for under £2 each!! Also the lovely smell of old books was in the air, with a huge amount of classic on offer. I was in book heaven!

So there we have it my lovely's that's what i got up to & i would have defiantly done ALOT more if i had more time so i will defo be going back again soon!

Love and kisses xoxoxoxoxo