Something haunts my dreams

(Leather Cut-out top: Vintage, Gingham Skirt: DIY, Barbie Shoes: Topshop, Stone necklace: Forever21, Purse: Mulberry)

Gingham, gingham haunts my dreams. I love gingham, so yay, it's having a come back. I actually have a lighter blue gingham skirt I bought from Topshop, but due to their bad quality, length and sizing I felt a need to replace my bobbled, skelt-lengthed, gappy-waist skirt. How to remain placid and not agitated by the Highstreet's idea of a suitable length (money saving initiative- less fabric= less cost) I went to Hobby craft and left with some fabric. An Afternoon later I had a skirt that fits my out of proportion waist AND covers my butt. Everyone is a winner. I used this tutorial if anyone wants to get crafty!

Lots of love,

Emma x

Mailman bring me no more blues

The Beatles: Mailman bring me no more blues

(High neck scuba tee and plaid skirt: ASOS, Chandelier necklace: DIY, socks: Accessorize, Mary Janes: Miu Miu , Purse: Mulberry) #teenvogue

There is something deeply intriguing about this church yard in that it has a Stone Circle in it. It's perfectly ironic. I studied Archaeology for three years in University and excluding the course that took 3 months to try and convince the archaeology students that archaeology was a legitimate subject, I loved it. Maybe more in-hindsight. I am a big collector (hoarder) so I find the whole thing fascinating.  I am going to end up like the crazy lady curator I met at University who proudly showed me her mummified cat that had appeared in her possession. The most concerning part was that she had made it a bed in a tupperwear box. This bed had pillows and a duvet. ULTIMATE CAT LADY- no debates.

With love from,

Emma x

Loneliness is a prize

Rilo Kiley: Runnin' Around

(Silk skirt: DIY, cropped roll-neck- Primark, Cross Necklace: Topshop, loafers: Zara, Purse: Mulberry)

I have been long admiring this field for photos. It is on the back roads to my boyfriends, on a particularly tight corner but it is hard to miss. This crop comprises of rows upon rows of intensely grown trees. Recently it has been catkins, I was saving it for a snowy day but alas, the Scottish snow has been absent this year so I succumbed to temptation and jumped the gate to take these.

I have of recent began an affair with turtle necks and high waisted skirts. As a recent convert to the turtle neck, I only had one. Then I went shopping and came back with 3 more. Oh dear. I got this Primark one in two colours, it was hard to turn down, especially considering it was the equivalent price of a good sandwich.

With love from,

Emma x

Grey Gardens

 Little Edie's Flag Dance

 (feather cardigan and kilt: Topshop boutique, Wide brim hat: H&M Trend, silver pumps: & Other Stories, textures cami: New Look,  necklace: DIY) #teenvogue

White on white and black on black. I raise you. Try Grey on Grey. A depressing majority of my wardrobe is grey. It matches my personality. Don't suppose anyone has ever seen the documentary of Grey Gardens, not the weird Drew Barrymore adaptation? If not, I highly recommend it. Little Edie is maybe my favourite person and Big Edie is maybe my least favourite person. Obviously it is depressing, but who wouldn't find some pleasure in watching Little Edie being cute and Big Edie getting annoyed at the cats peeing on her portrait, while demanding ice cream? If you don't have 100 minutes spare, do watch Edie's flag dance that I linked above. It is too cute and makes me proud.. to be an American...?

With love from,

Emma x

Didn't make the cut

I am terribly picky with what I now post on the blog, so I have created a post of my 2013 outfits that didn’t make the cut… as a New Year treat? Not sure how that works, it was either this or outtakes with weird faces. And this makes my long suffering boyfriend feel better about those posts I never published that he was dragged out to photograph.

(Greenland Tee: Due, Leather skirt: Topshop, Jacket: DIY, Heels: Primark)

When I had bangs- so sad, I always find just as a grow out my fringe long enough to tuck it behind my ear it is like an alarm goes off in my head that says “now’s the time to get the forehead warmer back”- which I usually obey. Onto the clothes, the main show is the t-shirt (which I reluctantly admit after hours of embellishing the jacket). It is actually a man’s one that I bought for my boyfriend and "borrowed". Having not been on Due's website in about 12 months I am pleasantly surprised to see that they have branched out to swimwear and currently have a cute collection with insects- for which I am a total sucker for. This is the only post I have no idea why I didn't press publish.

(Jeans: Topshop Jamie tall section - makes for excellent turn ups, Leopard jacket: Topshop boutique, Tee: Glasgow University, heels: Primark, belt: Peter Jensen, Bag: Zara)

One of the few times you will see me in jeans. As previously disclosed I just don't like them on my body. Although I didn't post this it is one of my favourites as this is on my Ex-Universities campus which I miss for it's stunning beauty and atmosphere. There is not much I miss about University life but I miss this being my place of work.

 (Floral dress: Topshop, lace dress: Topshop, Shoes: Marni x H&M)

Double Topshop obviously wasn't working for me. The idea of steer/ lace on solid pattern appeals. Idea - good, execution- bad. Must try harder. Good for spinning though. 

(Shorts: DIY, Top: Topshop, wedges: ASOS)

 This post is the one I really wanted to work but didn't. Stuart took beautiful photos but I was letting the side down. I hope that in 2014 this hill in an industrial estate where I work blooms again. It was stunningly breath taking. This years summer as a whole did amazing on the flower front.

 (Dress: Vintage, Bag: Vintage, Shoes: Marni x H&M)

 New Years resolution? Stop wearing the Marni's and give my other shoes some love. Again, another that just never felt right to me. Guess that happens with Vintage clothes, sometimes they just don't work with you.

(Dress: ASOS, under skirt: Topshop, Belt: Peter Jensen)

It was so windy when we took these that nothing really worked. Scottish weather...

(Cashmere Jumper: H&M, Skirt: Zara)

I can never get those low sun/ autumnal pictures to work. I love these two images but that's all that worked that didn't have the sun blending all my facial features into one blob face.

Hope that was vaguely enjoyable.

I hope you all had a great Christmas and Best Wishes for 2014. Thanks for all the virtual hugs I get from all your nice comments and messages. It means a lot.

Emma x

Placid as I melt into the sea

The XX: Crystalised

(Leopard Trousers: H&M Trend, Wide brimmed hat: H&M Trend, Strappy top: ASOS, Shoes: DIY, Fur Stole: H&M) #teenvogue

Little heavy on the H&M trend there girl. I openly admit that it is my favourite high-street store (ASOS for online). In case you hadn't noticed. I don't wear trousers. Personally, and I am not saying this in order for someone to attempt to change my mind, I find them unflattering on my personal body shape. My child bearing hips can be hidden in a hoop skirt, not in the dreaded jeans! Anyway, moving away from my insecurities. I couldn't pass up these trousers, as is the case with anything from H&M trend these look so much more expensive than they were. The leopard print is raised and adds a bit of texture and uniqueness to them and they are actually comfy. This is something I rarely find with trousers. 

With love from,

Emma x