Plastic wrap

Dexter Theme Song

(Plastic Mac: Emma Cook, Lace Dress: Zara, M belt: Maison and Scotch, Platforms: Marni x H&M, Purse: Mulberry)

When my dad lived in London I frequented the V&A, and every time I would end up pressing my nose against the glass giving heart eyes to a 1960's plastic mac. I have basically wanted one of these babies for years. Now, thanks to the wonders of eBay and Emma Cook twee I have my own murderer coat. I have watched Dexter so I know how useful a plastic coat can be. Anyway, that takes away from the kitschy cuteness of this. However, I do sound ridiculously crispy when I walk about in this.

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

Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood: The Beatles 

 

 (Scandinavian style blouse & cut out suede skirt: Vintage, wooden platforms: Marni x H&M, knitted bows: DIY (not by me, I can't knit), purse: Mulberry bayswater)

Guys! Look at those shrooms! Obviously something is enjoying the wet weather we have been experiencing. How adorable are these knitted bows? My multi-talented friend made them for me. So thanks Missy, for the knitted goods and your photography patience. Apologies for the grainy pictures, taking them in falling autumn light was a bad idea, poor mr camera over-compensated for the darkness and resulted in a noticeable change in quality. oh well. You win some, you loose some.

Also, because I am feeling smart I want to draw attention to the linked song and it's relevance. The Beatles took drugs, some mushrooms, my top is Scandinavian and the pictures are in a wood. I am proud even if no-one else is.

With love from,

Emma x

Being reckless is fun when you aren't the one that gets hurt

San Cisco: Reckless 

 

 (Tartan Skirt: Vintage, painted leather bag: Vintage, silk strappy top: ASOS, Platforms: Marni for H&M, Star necklace: Vintage, bracelets: DIY/ Vintage/ & other stories) #teenvogue

I swear I am re-adjusting my necklace in the first picture, not my boobs.This necklace is a stolen item from my sister, I think it is beautiful. I have had my eyes on this Pamela Love bracelet for ages now, even asking my boyfriend if we could use his dads welding equipment to make one. The necklace has little garnets inside and is just lovely. This skirt is another vintage find by my sister, it is very Cher Horowitz which is never a bad thing and fits really well for second/ third hand.

With love from,

Emma x

Smiles like a reptile

David Bowie: Jean Genie

(Embellished low back top: Topshop, Leather snake skirt: ASOS, Purse: Mulberry, silver bands: Fashionologie, Silver Hairslide: New look) #teenvogue

This is the second time I tried to take pictures of this skirt, both were shot in a field, one was discounted due to my photographers shadow being in all the pictures, more often than not, in my crotch area- resulted in an unfortunate wet appearance. However, this skirt. Oh, this skirt deserves a good set of photos, it is beautiful. I feel like a fancy gecko, maybe one day my tail will grow back. Please say that any other bloggers continue to punish their long suffering boyfriends by making them take different sets of pictures? Give my baby comfort that I am not that high maintenance and that this set of pictures was worth the decomposing deer we had to walk past. I am still not over that myself.

With love from,

Emma x

J'aime Rodarte

(Sweatshirt: Rodarte, Painted leather skirt: Topshop Premium, Purse: Zara, Fur tail: Etsy, Necklace: Primark, Platforms: Marni x H&M) #teenvogue

If you look past my puffy, sleep deprived face and cast your mind back to the last time I wore this skirt I said I wouldn't wear it with grey. Oops, I lied. But rodarte, which I always want to say Row-dart-tay!!! But no. I borrowed this sweat from my sister, I've crushed on it for a bit, J'aime Rodarte and Je Deteste Rodarte, pretty cute. Way to get your brands label on a t-shirt.

With love from,

Emma x