Being Elle: The Sunday Catch-Up Week 004

1. This week I decided to give my room a little Spring clean! I was fed up of the mess & clutter that was constantly visible around my vanity & wardrobe, which was beginning to make me feel sad. & so after much inspiration from Pinterest, I went for it & de-cluttered & re-organised my vanity (which might I say, looks gorgeous!)& then packed away most of my winter wardrobe & brought out all of my spring/summer pieces! I feel a lot more happier as to how it all looks, as it is a lot easier to find half of the things I'm looking for & also I enjoy just having a little glance & smile at these areas, to have a look at how lovely they look!

2. Whist we are still on the topic of Spring, I have been trying to channel Spring this week by refusing to wear anything that is dark/black/grey/boring & instead wear lighter colours & fabrics. Yes, for most of the week it was difficult considering how dull & rainy the weather still is, but it did make me feel happy!

3. Made in Chelsea started again on Monday & as always I loved it! Who else was shouting at their screens for Louise being crazy for still being with Spencer & who felt like giving Francis a hug after we found out Sophia wasn't returning? 

4. Rediscovered the joys of Wotsits!

5. Visit Ikea!! Spent a girly day there with my mummy & sister, grabbed a spot of lunch (horse balls anyone!?) & walked around the store for over two hours! I love Ikea because its so cheap & has a lot of modern, minimal pieces. Normally I end up spending a lot of money there, as its so cheap you just go slightly crazy. However this time, I was very proud of myself & spent a tiny £4.86! 

6. I have been addicted to the game Candy Crush. Most of you probably have heard of it or have it, but if you haven't DON'T GET IT!!! It's far to addictive for your own good & unfortunately I also got Adam into it (sorry!) It's probably one of the only free apps that I actually use on my iPad, which says a lot!

7. Today (Sunday) has been spent enjoying the small taste of Spring as it has been lovely, sunny & warmer- are they getting our hopes up that Spring is finally here!? & preparing for my first day in my new job for tomorrow! I'm not really nervous, as I have been doing the same role before & know how fashion retail works, however it is for a new company & in a new location so fingers crossed I will be ok & I'll let you know how I'm getting on next week!

8. Highlights on the blog include| March Favourties, Guest Post on Adding a Touch of Vintage to Your Home, A Spring feeling Outfit of The Day & My Vanity & Makeup Collection Tour. Also on Youtube| My Makeup Collection & Vanity Tour.

How has your week been? Have you been having the urge to Spring clean?

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥

My Vanity & Makeup Collection Tour.....

I have been having a mega organisation spree this week- partly because I know it's Spring (Spring cleaning anyone!?) but also because it has been so dreary & raining most days that I didn't feel like going out & instead I decided to tackle organising my room. 

My vanity for a long time had become very cluttered & un-organised, partly due to the fact that I would just throw my makeup into my draw & rummage through it over & over again to find something, but also because I kept most everyday products out on the top of my table, so I could just grab it & use it quickly! Now I HATE having things look cluttered & messy & I strongly believe that it is bad karma, so of course being the Pinterest fanatic that I am, I began browsing through other peoples amazing beauty areas & thought I would take some inspiration & have a little clear out!

L-R- Gold Mirror- Carboot, Black Toast Vase- Emma Bridgewater, Glass Jewellery Box- Sainsburys, Silver & Black Photo frames- Garden Centre & Cream Candle- Primark   

L-R: Glass jar with heart on front- Pepperbox Trading, Tall Glass Urn- Next & Crystal Cut Perfume Bottle- Carboot 

                                 Oval Mirror- Antique/Vintage Shop

L-R: Wicker Bag- Primark, Blue Polka Dot Makeup Bag- Cath Kidston & Suitcases- Antique/Vintage Shop

I love to buy things from thrift/second hand/vintage shops. Partly because I love a project that I can renovate to how I want it to look like, plus it has character & style that modern pieces lack. But also because I love the idea of the story behind many older pieces. I know that it might not be every body's cup of tea, but sometimes you have to look beyond something to see the true potential of it & honestly the quality of the furniture will last you for a lot longer, then say an MDF ikea table, that will chip & bow after a year. It does take time to find something that you love, but it is really worth it when you do & the good thing about buying second hand is that they sell it for a really inexpensive price.

                    Shabby Chic Dressing Table- Antique/Vintage Shop 

                                Black Toast Vases- Emma Bridgewater

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If you are a beauty/makeup kind of person, or just somebody who likes to get inspiration from seeing how other people organise their things, then please watch the video below & you will see just how I organised all of my makeup & products, as well as giving you all a little makeup collection tour. Oh & of course there is some little tips from me about how to utilise the storage you have & different storage ideas!

^^^ Watch it HERE ^^^

What is your vanity 'set up'? Have you been having a major spring clean?

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥

Outfit Of The Day: Gypsy Denim.....

           Dress- Charity Shop, Denim Shirt- Zara, Tights- Primark

                                         Shoes- Urban Outfitters

Face: Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation (120 Vanilla), Makeup Academy Concealer (Apricot colour in palette), Mac Studio Concealer (NW15), Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (Translucent), Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara, Collection 2000 Felt Tip Eyeliner (Black) & Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer (Luna)

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Today I really really wanted to wear something that wasn't black, wasn't winter looking & had a touch of spring to it. So I pulled out my loose white gypsy-esq dress & paired it with my light-washed denim shirt for a light, but layered look. As you can see, the camera had a field day reflecting off of all the light my outfit was giving! Also kept the look simple with tights (can't bare my white ghostly legs yet!) & loafer flats from Urban. & then makeup, again kept it simple with a thin line of black eyeliner & a coral lips with my favourite lip product of the moment- Rimmel Apocalips in Luna (love it to death!) Hair is natural, just slept with it up in a top knot & took it down this morning (second day hair by the way) & loved how tousled it looked.

So far, today has been spent organising/spring cleaning my room & taking breaks in between to play my new 'addiction' Candy Crush! Finger of blame points to Estee, who I saw mentioned this game in her monthly favourites & now I can't stop playing it!

Have you been basking in the spring sunshine yet?

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥

Guest Post: Adding Vintage Touches To Your Home.....

Hello everyone!

So today I have another guest post for you all from the lovely people at Arcadian Home Blog, about how to add a touch of vintage to your homes through furniture to small touches. 

I hope you all enjoy & a huge thank you to Joanna & Anna from Arcadian Home Blog for taking an interest in my blog & for the time & effort they put into making this post happen.

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

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Hi, everyone. It's Joanna Crain here from Arcadian Home blog, a great place to find lots of interior design inspiration for using colorful accessories from decorative trays to glass candlesticks and light fixtures in all sorts of styles. I’m so happy to be guest posting here at VintageELLE09. What an intriguing blog name!

To inspire your decorating projects, I’ve pulled together images of some of my favorite vintage and vintage-looking rooms. From rustic to refined, they will tug at your vintage heartstrings. Enjoy!

Vintage Butterfly chairs are perfect outside this San Francisco home after a total redo and addition gave the property a new lease on life. The Butterfly chair was designed in 1938 by Argentinean architect Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy.

This fireplace vignette is captivating—a lovely vintage look made fresh with golden yellow paint. The lucky folks at Regas New York get to enjoy this colorful creation everyday as they work on unique stationery and invitations.

Vintage rooms can take on a lovely Bohemian vibe with the addition of beautiful rescued textiles. I love this array of well-loved toss pillows

At once rustic and chic, this bedroom is an inviting vintage retreat. Modern pendant lights hang on either side of the clever wood headboard turned canopy that runs up the wall and onto the ceiling over the bed.

A charming bath with contemporary soaking tub gets its eclectic vintage look from the beautiful blue and white tiled floor, classic writing desk used as a vanity and a little green acrylic stool.

A quintessential vintage kitchen is updated with modern appliances but retains its original quirky charm with fold down table and unevenly seemed wood floor.

Ikea's Stockholm Collection 2013 offers a lovely vintage look in new furniture pieces. With the addition of a round framed mirror, cool yellow chair and Sputnik-like glass pendant light, it's a great look for those without the means or inclination to personally take on the hunt for vintage treasures.

Eclectic vintage is just one of the many decorating styles seen down through the years. Design Shuffle created this infographic as an overview of the history of interior design. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

What do you think of these vintage style inspirations? Leave us your comments below and stop by our website for more home decor, lighting and interior inspirations!

March Favourites: Beauty, Fashion & Random Bits & Bobs......

Can you believe another month has flown by! 

Where are they going hey?! 

So of course this means one thing... I get to recap what I have been loving & enjoying using last month in March!

So as always, this month has been like no other months in terms of makeup. I still opt for a natural look to my overall complexion, which now includes my two new finds for this month- Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation & Makeup Academy Conceal & Brighten Palette. They look so natural on the skin & just melt into it to give a beautiful, healthy finish. I discovered the joys of eye primer & enjoyed using my neutral beige nail polish.

Having said that, I have started to 'break out' of my comfort zone a little in terms of lip colour. Now you all know that I favour a natural, rose coloured lip then something bright & bold. However having seen the new lip lacquers Rimmel released this month, I thought I would give them a go & really enjoyed using the colour 'Luna'. It's a lovely coral shade, that looks really nice even without a tan. It's not too bright & makes me feel quiet springy! 

Favourite piece of clothing for the month! I saw this shirt in H&M whilst in New York back in February & instantly fell in love with the abstract/artsy print on it. Not only is it the first sheer shirt that I can wear with a black bra, (you cannot even see an outline!) but it is so versital to wear- jeans or skirt it really doesn't matter!

The weather here in the UK has still been stupidly cold, snowy & bleak, therefore wearing a hat became essential. This little number from Topshop saved my ears & is the only hat in my possession, that I find does not ping off my head when I'm on the move! Sounds extremely silly, but it is very true!

This book is so inspirational when it comes to photography & style. Every single photograph is individual & the way Yvan captures every single mood, style & feel of the city & person who he is photographing is just beautiful. 

Loving my new tortoise shell glasses! Now they maybe men's glasses (so what they look better on my face! Problem?) but they look better on me, then on any mans! Love the thick frames & shape, as well as the overall feel of them on my face.

I am a game addict. Being a huge Sims fan, I had to get the new expansion pack (university) as soon as it was released at the beginning of the month, it was my favourite in The Sims 2 & it is my favourite for The Sims 3! My other game 'addiction' is on my iPhone & it was a free game courtesy of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' app. It is the cult classic Sonic & I could play it all day everyday if I could!

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^^^^ WATCH HERE ^^^^

What have you been enjoying using last month? 

Have you found any cult products you can't believe you didn't know about till now?

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥

Being Elle: The Sunday Catch-Up Week 003......

1. Monday saw a spot of late Easter baking. Well I say baking, but really I mean I made the simple recipe of Easter nests, where you basically melt chocolate in a bowl, pour over corn flakes, mix it all together, put into cupcake cases & put in the fridge for an hour & voila!! Still baking does sound more sophisticated! 

2. Wednesday was initially dedicated to travelling to & from, as well as having an interview!! After over one hours worth of travel to the location in the freezing cold, I really, really hoped that the interview would go well. After not having a stead job for nearly four months, I was not only desperate for the money but also I just wanted to work! I am so thankful that it did go well- as I said before I have a very strong gut, so I know if something goes well or not just from a feeling. The person interviewing me was so lovely & easy to talk to, that for the most part, we just went off the set questions & just chatted! Needless to say, my interview ran half an hour over & I was extremely happy that on Friday they called to offer me the job!! I accepted & start on 15th *high fives everyone*

3. I had a huge blog spring clean. Basically I went through every blog that I am subscribed to & this does sound extremely harsh but, all of the ones that are no longer active, that I don't read on a regular basis or I no longer feel inspired/compelled to read- instantly got deleted. So from having sixty plus blogs on my list, I now have a more manageable forty- of which I can say that I read & enjoy every single one of them. 

4. Adam surprised me by buying this bag from Zara for me, that I have been lusting over for months (since before Christmas!). This is why I feel so incredibly lucky to have found him ♥

5. Currently addicted to these two channel on Youtube- (1) (2). I honestly constantly check my feed to see if they have put up a new video! Completely inspiring & great videography, I enjoying watching both of these channels. 

6. Today (Sunday) started off an early one for me, as it is the beginning of carbooting season so I woke up at seven (am) to go stake out some bargains! Unfortunately today's carboot was very disappointing as I didn't manage to find anything, but that's the beauty of carboots, you never know what your going to find! & today also marks my parents wedding anniversary, they have been married for twenty nine years & are still as happy & in love as they were then. I went with them to the church where they got married & took a few photographs for them & we actually found that the church was open (every time we visit, it is always locked) & so twenty nine years later, my parents went back into the church where they said their vows- cute huh!? 

7. Highlights on the blog include: My top 5 spring nail polish shades & on Youtube: March Favourites

How has your week been? 

Much Love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥ 

5 Favourite Spring Nail Polishes......

L-R: Essie 'A Cut Above', Barry M 'Peach Melba', Essie 'Bikini So Teeny', Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' & Sephora by OPI 'I'm Wired' 

Although I still cannot get fully excited for spring when the weather is this dull & grey with snow flurries going on all the time, looking at these polishes makes me smile & crave spring to arrive! Having said that, I am trying to tempt spring along by rocking some of these shades (so far 'Peach Melba' & 'Mint Candy Apple' have not worked!) & I have been enjoying wearing a touch of colour to by outfits, that isn't black, grey, blue or burgundy!

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What are your go to shades for spring?

Much love,

Elle

xoxoxo

♥