VALENTINES WISH LIST

Somewhere Nowhere Pink Sweater / shop here
Fleur Of England Lace Bralette  / shop here
Shop Dixi Ganesh Ring  / shop here 
Zara Clutch and Sandals  / shop here and similar here & here
H&M Pinstripe Coat  / shop here
Font Row Shop Leather Pants  / shop here

From slouchy singleton to glamorous girl about town, everybody has there own wishlist every valentines... NOW I know a lot of people can't bare the thought of valentines and all the sloppy messages and Facebook status' that come along with it; even think its a big waste of time... But hey even if you haven't got that one perfect (or annoying) person to scoff Chinese with on Friday, go out with the girls, grab a pizza, go watch Brad Pitts new film! Enjoy it! The past few valentines I have spent with my friends, and we booked a meal and savaged a 10 oz rump steak each and some red wine... when we walked in, there was even heart shaped chocolate and red confetti to accompany us on the table. I can hope that this Friday is just as good! So here are my key items for this month, and items that i'd love to get my hands on for valentines or even recieve ... (cheeky). A silk slip night like dress is also on my list that I haven't included, there's just too many! 

The Fleur of England Lace Bralettes are so amazing, every day I wish I could wake up and put one on, so delicate and girly! Topshop and other high street stores are selling similar ones for a slightly lesser price, and offering other colours, even red, so I'd definitely say this is number one on my wishlist right now!! 

Today
Work away for next term at uni
Practice run little Izzy's birthday cake
Be in a lemon cupcake coma

MINK PINK X CHRISTINA PERRI

images taken from www.minkpink.com

From grunge to girly, you get it all with Mink Pink's SS14 campaign x Christina Perri! The voice behind Twilight's dramatic ending!! Boho prints and hardcore shapes, they've made sure there is something for every girl to release your inner rock chick. I want it all, and now! Even though it never stops raining in Manchester (standard) I'm sure these petty dresses and dungarees would look super cute with some tights and boots, right!? I mean, its genuinely hard for me to choose a favourite piece from this collection, but it would have to be between the cream angel wing playsuit and the black and white print t-shirt dress (as seen on the Triumph bike). But i'd happily have everything in my new primed and painted wardrobe! What girl wouldn't!?

So keep your eyes peeled for these pieces girls, they're ones to catch!! 

Today

Sleep in bed 

Try to watch 12 years a slave (if it buffers)

Charity shop shopping 

Eat Snickers and Popcorn

E... x 

PAISLEY BOHEMIAN DREAM DRESS

Dress - Chairty Shop / Boots - Topshop / Cuff - Carboot / Necklace - Homemade

Yet again the cat sneaked in to the living room and managed to photo bomb at least one photo... the others he was kinda looking at me like 'what the hell is she doing...' 

This is my favourite most recent charity shop purchase, it's quite mahoosive but its a dream to wear!! The paisley print in pink and purple is perfect for summer going in to a/w too. Paired it with some grungey lil boots from topshop, quite a casual look i think for the day. Last night i rolled the dress up and tied it at one side asymmetrically with a bobble and wore it with my ripped up old black skinnies... it works! I picked up this great cuff from a carboot last week too, engraved with aztec navajo patterns on it, it goes perf with my homemade choker, yet again made from my boyfriends inherited pendants. The colours tie in with the dress too i think! 

Its getting a bit chilly now isn't it guys, so i think i'd have to put a little shawl on with this or an over sized blazer to keep me from dying a cold (i'm always cold, even when the heating is on). Honestly, i wore my big black fur French Connection coat, because its like wearing a big hug :)

...Elysia x

Pink & Black

Playsuit - Topshop / Hat - h&m (old) / Bag - Primark

So this little playsuit i picked up from Topshop, i don't usually wear pink and try to avoid looking too barbie-ish, however saying that, lately i have brought a lot of it. But to be honest, you can't go wrong with any colour with some statement boots and accessories, black rocker boots whether they're flat small heel or large platforms like mine will always go! Jeffrey Campbell Cut Out boots are my favourite at the moment. I'm trying to get my hands on some soon! (Its proving quite difficult at the moment).

The fit of it is absolutely amazing, it has small bones in the chest that fit nicely and the shorts part of it flow off to give a nice contrast. Excuse my ratty hair also, it tends to have a mind of its own these days.

It has a small print on it... little palm trees, i love it! I thought pairing it with a backpack and a wooly beanie would be a great statement, as they are both such prominent colours. I'm hearing this weekend is going to be a scorcher for bank holiday and this was one of my outfit idea choices, what do you think? Perfect for beer garden and night time! I also tried this one with an oversized baseball dress / tee, which looked great too. 

Night bloggers... Elysia

Navajo Gypsy Maxi

Dress - Charity Shop / Shoes - Topshop / Bracelets - h&m and eBay

This was one of my amazing finds from the charity shop haul the other day. The pattern just stood out to me straight away as i love anything and everything Navajo, perfect for summer days and holidays being light silk material n all!! And obviously the floaty sleeves and hem line make it extremely comfortable.

I kept the dress on for the BBQ i went to that night, and i got a lot of compliments on it! It's a slightly bigger size than i usually purchase but for this style i think it works. My plans were to alter it so it was more fitted around my waist however once i had tried it on, i changed my mind. The elastic band around the mid-drift doesn't sit too tightly then. I hope your not getting too bored of seeing these boots yet, i do have more than one pair i promise! I just love them too much, my little Topshop specials. 

I picked up a small Navajo style bracelet too from h&m to go with my cuff that i had purchased off eBay already. Coincidentally matching the turquoise colour included in the print of this dress. You could put any jewellery with this though because its so vibrant. I thought gold cuffs would work too with a small pair of tan sandals. 

...Elysia

Harley Davidson Weekend

Waistcoat - Saltwater Gypsy / Jeans - New Look / Boots - Topshop

I thought i'd do a something a little different being as this leather vest i brought is fab! I brought it a while ago from SaltwaterGypsy. YES they do other amazing things apart from gorgeous kimonos!!!! And this weekend i have been to a bike festival / show with my boyfriend and his uncle. Both Harley fanatics. What better to feature this weekend than this vest??

When it first arrived i was so shocked it was better than i expected, the detail down the side and the fit of the vest was perfect! I usually team the waistcoat with a pretty flowy little dress because it adds a grunge edge to something quite girly, (always) but i decided to pair it up with baggy boyfriend jeans from New Look, bargain find at just 15 squids! Obviously going to whack on my favourite platform boots from Toppy too.

What girl doesn't love a bit of red lippy too, got some beaut stuff from MAC over the weekend when i got a break from digging out in a field with hairy bikers! So get purchasing gallys! 

Tonight is rest and eat night, after a long 2 days of whiplash from this bloomin weather!  

... Elysia