Drink up Baby Doll

Frou Frou: Let Go

 (Graphic Floral Dress: ASOS Salon, Feather purse: River Island, Wire necklace: ASOS, Belt: Peter Jensen) #teenvogue

I bought this dress for my boyfriends Graduation Ball (I will never go for a long, shiny, polyester, fitted dress with diamonds on it for Prom/ Dances). This dress is fancy but not too fancy that you couldn't wear it again. I feel like Betty Draper but with less perfect hair, I love the old fashion silhouette and style. It's a classic. Check out the ASOS Salon collection, it's all kinds of pretty, perfect for those summer wedding outfits.

I am heading off to Croatia this weekend for two weeks of burning, hopefully when I return I will feel a bit more inspired to blog and pose for the camera- I have been pulling a lot of ugly faces in my last few attempts to take pictures. 

Emma x

Your eyes must do some raining if you are ever going to grow

  

Bright Eyes: Bowl of Oranges

(Purple skirt: H&M Trend (shortened), Plaid top: Peter Jensen, white pumps: River Island, gold necklace: Forever21, Mulberry handbag) #teenvogue

I have worn this skirt for a post before, however, since giving it a rather severe cut and hem I felt the need to whip it out again. I think this length is far more suitable for everyday wear, grandma skirt length was a little harder to wear. However, for those who don't agree and enjoyed the length before I was released on it with scissors and a spare afternoon, I sat in bird poops while taking these pictures. Does the good luck/ bird poop thing only apply for a direct hit from a moving bird? If so, damn.

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

Making people into ghosts

(Pleated linen dress: & Other Stories, Belt: Peter Jensen, Flower hairband: Topshop, Handbag: Mulberry, Scabby moccasins: New Look) #teenvogue

A girl who blogs, wearing a floral crown. Let's all shout this together: "How Original!!" 

When I say that these shoes are scabby you have no idea. These shoes are now fondly known as the Frank-pee-shoes. He got so excited when seeing me he just let it all out, I guess it's only a compliment that he was so excited that he lost all control over his bladder on my shoes? 

Anyway, this was the dress I wore for graduation and it is so sweet that I couldn't resist grabbing it out for another day out. Instead of my sister's DIY unicorn graduation hat I donned a flower crown. This dress is so great, I love the pleating that is just over part of the bodice and the subtle pleats in the skirt. & Other Stories just seems to only be blogged about for their cosmetics which I have admittedly not tried but their clothes are great. I love them.

I should now be back in the UK, hopefully with all the belongings I left with and maybe 3 Russian hats. This is my last scheduled post and hopefully posting shall resume as normal on Thursday, however, it is my first day back at work so I have some doubts! Prepare yourselves for an onslaught of ostentatious  Russian building pics!!

With love from,

Emma x

I wonder what would happen if no-one left?

 (Mint Dress: Topshop, Striped jacket: Zara, Purple plated belt: Peter Jensen, Gold shoes: Zara, Egyptian necklace: Miss Selfridge and sunglasses: Raybans (Emma model) #teenvogue

Behold the effects of driving with the windows down on my hair. Not great if we are being honest. There is a major dreadlock situation developing before your eyes in the last picture. As if by magic. 

Lookie, canals and stuff, I was actually pretty sad not to see Rosie and Jim sail past with their little sinister faces and duck friend/ side kick/ master. Hands up all 90's kids! Instead of puppets I got a bull dog which was much cuter, albeit more moist but looked rather fetching on his personal barge. 

With love from,

Emma x

Your lovers an actress, did you really think she'd stay?

 

Bright Eyes: Sunrise, Sunset 

 (Spotty skirt: H&M Trend, Stripe shirt and necklaces: Forever21, Shoes: Topshop Unique, Ankle cuffs: eBay, Leather Belt: Peter Jensen, Purse: Mulberry, Ring: Ottoman Hands) #teenvogue

As is fairly obvious, I like a full skirt, they are pretty great. This one is from H&M and it is a beauty. I purchased it originally due to its length, thinking it would make a great skirt for work, now I love it and I can see wearing it casually too. Kinda played with subtle pastels accessories today.

Also, my was, today windy. 98% of the pictures had my hair in my face or a strange old man sweep over hairdo, see below for a nice example.

With love from,

Em x