Autumn Days....

Well, it's definitely fall/autumn now- the leaves are falling from the trees, it's dark at 7am, the need for layers is vital and it's getting uber cold. This is my favourite season, though don't get me wrong I love all seasons, just there's something snuggly and warm about autumn for me :)

So I decided as this weekend was soooo beautiful, I wanted to go on a jolly around my village and local country side, and enjoy the crispy but sunny day. This also included a short stop at my local pub for a drinky (cider), wondering around the local charity & antique shops and also me collecting a HUGE amount of conkers!!!

I am NEVER without my camera when I go walking just in case i come across something amazing/needs to be captured e.g I see an alien or I just happen to bump into Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass gg)

So I wanted to share these with you guys so you can experience with me the beauty of autumn.

Why not share your pics of autumn where you are?

xoxoxox

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London Calling......

The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees & we are all wrapping up in chunky knits. This seems like the perfect time however to look towards what next years Spring/Summer fashion has to offer.

Cue London Fashion Week.

I unfortunately didn't get tickets (due to work grrr!), however I have been (& will carry on) keeping up to date with many of the shows, & planning what to buy for next year. We need to keep on top of these things you see ladies :)

Three of my favourite designers have already presented- Sass & Bide, Paul Costelloe & Topshop Unique, have all strutted down the catwalk in various parts of London.& as always completely delivered.

1.Topshop Unique

1970's hippy with a strong warrior vibe, best describes Topshop Unique's Collection. Think Yoko Ono meets Wonder Woman. The use of earthy colours such as a deep clay red, mustard yellows mixed with the neutralnudes & light pinks (that are still lingering round into this season & well into next), completely captures the essence of a warm summer evening.

The strong 70's undertone lets us channel our inner hippy. Slim legged trousers went into a kicked flare; rocking cropped tops to show off your toned stomach; long chiffon bat winged sleeves fly out of psychedelic photo printed jumpsuits; disco ball sequined dresses to get us all in the partying mood. Also the contrast in proportions from maxi dresses to tiny mini numbers, proves there are no rules next summer.

Warrior platform sandals with a 70's twist of perspex wedge, boomed down the catwalk and the good news....... fringe is here to stay! Accessories? Go grab a pair of circular John Lennon-esque shades & your good to go. All you need now is a coral lip & an over sized Afro & you'll be rockin next summers look.

2.Sass & Bide

This season the duo teach us the art of contrast; mixing hard with soft. The softer shapes of a strapless jumpsuit with a harder clever twisted/knotted detail in the middle, cinched together with a chunky copper belt;shows this practise at it's best. Among the draping & the ruffles the element of contrast was in every piece, with the soft silk and the hard straw like neck pieces that were on display on most outfits. The colour palette of easy to wear, earthy colours were another strong element for summer- khakis, cream, dove grey & coral.

My favourite piece of the whole collection was a coral tiered, raffia skirt, which can to just above the knee, teamed with a long sleeved stripy rusty T-shirt. The mixture of casual with flirty feminine sold this outfit for me.

3. Paul Costelloe

Vogue UK writes: 'IT'S a new season and for Paul Costelloe - the designer who has landed the job of opening London Fashion Week - that calls for a new look. A Tinkerbell-turned-party girl look to be exact.'

Vogue as always hit the nail on the head. Flirty petal shaped skirts flew down the catwalk; Candy floss pink geometric dresses oozed the familiar scent of femininity; long billowing printed maxi dresses floated by. But Costelloe has an edge to him & this was shown in the teaming of this statement feminine pieces with rock biker jackets & waistcoats. There was attitude now with the message of mix things up a little. A swish of fuchsia lipstick & a messy, teased beehive & this look is complete.

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P.S

My fashion muse Olivia Palermo after the Topshop Unique Show (jealous)

H&M are going LIVE......

So I'm flicking through my mum's new interior designs magazine on a lazy Wednesday afternoon, with a mug of green tea in my hand & I come across something that's MEGA exciting... H&M are launching a Home Collection for the first time in the UK towards the middle of September AND they are also FINALLY stepping on the bandwagon of sooo many successful high street stores like Topshop & as of September you will now be able to buy clothes, shoes, accessories YOU NAME IT ONLINE!!!!!

Yes can u tell I'm excited??!!

Well I really am, just because buying online you will be able to get so many things from H&M that you cannot find in store, or they didn't have your size in store so you can go online & buy it. Plus if you don't have time to walk around the shops say because of work, you can just log on in the comfort of your own home (or whilst at work!)& buy it then. It's just a lot more convenient. Oh btw Zara are also going 'live' online 2nd September! EXCITING!!

So anyways I'm loving the H&M Home Collection & will defiantly will be buying a few bits & pieces (especially the cushions) when it launches. As always H&M are affordable with most of the pieces starting as little as £2.99 BARGAIN!!

So go check out these pics & decide what your going to buy.........

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

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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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