Lines

I've been experimenting with drawing a lot more than usual recently, as well as my usual painting. Here's some (awful) shots of recent drawings - paintings to follow!

Emily x

OOTD - Looking Backwards

It's that time of year again at work (Topshop) that we get to choose our uniform from the A/W collections that have just been brought into store. The trends are actually really great this year - you can check out the looklooks here. My favourite trend overall is 90's Antwerp; the minimalist yet artistic and bold approach to colour and pattern really appeals to me. However, when I came across this dress which is part of the Dark Craft trend, I had to have it!

The shape is so flattering and reminds me of 60's style shift dresses - slick, clean, well-cut and flattering. The asymmetric hemline adds a modern twist as does the monochromatic baroque print with bursts of mustard.

Today I wore it with no accessories whatsoever, and with my black Dune Chelsea boots, as I think it's a dress which really speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

My new 60's style dress got me thinking about how modern fashion is constantly looking back in time for inspiration; something which I've always enjoyed doing. My mum had amazing style when she was around my age, in the 70's and 80's. I think women dressed with a certain elegance and poise in previous years which has been somewhat lost in recent times. I unearthed a few old photos that showcase both of my parents' style in their youth, and the fact that styles really do repeat themselves...

My mum is on the right here, looking like some kind of silent movie superstar *jealous*.

Working the androgynous look which has resurfaced recently.

My Dad and Mum in all white, which has again become a 'thing'.

Rolled-up and high-waisted jeans.

Midi skirt and clutch.

High-waisted shorts and printed denim.

Finally, this is my Mum with her sister, Cathy, on the left. Does my mother not look irritatingly like a certain Miss Delevingne?

Emily x 

End of Summer Wish List

With the torrential rain in Edinburgh today I can feel the approach of Autumn, and I have to say I'm pretty excited! The transition between Summer and Autumn is my favourite time of year for many reasons, one being the darker palette of A/W collections which suit my tastes completely.

I've been browsing different sites for Autumn inspiration and compiled my 'End of Summer' wish list - enjoy!

Silk Top - & Other Stories

Leather Flats - & Other Stories

Dark Floral Jumpsuit - Topshop

House Ring - Monki

Printed Tote - Monki

Floral Shirt - Topshop Boutique

'Jasper' Cut Out Boots - Topshop

Plain T-Shirt Dress - Monki

Printed Tote - Monki

Bunny Necklace - Monki


As you can probably tell, Monki is one of my new favourite online shops; I love the fun yet stylish aesthetic their clothes and accessories have, and their design is always spot on. (Unfortunately their website appears to not allow linking to specific products, however I've linked to their product pages).

Another of my favourites at the moment is & Other Stories, whose beautiful pieces all seem to be impeccably designed and styled in their 'stories', or lookbooks. I love discovering online shops such as these because they give you much better design and quality for a more reasonable price than most high-street brands.

Emily x

Update - STV's 'Get The Look'

A while back in my 'Love From Lou Lou' post I mentioned that my fellow blogger Louise and myself had been asked while out shooting photos to take part in a little short by STV called 'Get the Look', which showcases street style across Scotland.
I recently received an email with an attached copy of the episode in which I feature, which was very exciting and a delight to watch! It's being shown in advert breaks during Coronation St, as far as I'm aware.
Having people mention that they'd spotted me on TV is a little unsettling at times, but great fun, and I'm so happy to have been a small part of this project!

Here's the clip in which my outfit is featured, and you can see the details of my outfit in this post.

Emily x

Flora

Here are some of the shots I got while out at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh with Adam...

...and the necessary selfie of the day.

We ate afterward at a lovely little cafe called The Circle Cafe - I was really impressed by the friendly, unobtrusive service from the genuinely lovely staff, as well as the cake/tea on offer. My choice was this amazing chocolate and chilli cake with some plain old tea. It was absolutely delicious.

Finally, Adam's (and my) friend and talented illustrator/animator Hugo Cuellar directed a short film for the Botanics, about a disease affecting multitudes of ash trees in the UK. We looked for it at the Botanics but couldn't find it, however here's a link to the video and to Hugo's tumblr - check it out!

Emily x

OOTD - Baroque

Just a quick OOTD today, as it's WAY too hot outside to do much else! Although I've been moaning constantly about the ridiculously hot weather we have seen in Edinburgh over the last couple of weeks, it does give me the opportunity to wear outfits I wouldn't get away with in cooler weather.

This outfit was what I wore to work yesterday, hence all of the Topshop clothing. This black cami is the latest addition to my wardrobe, along with some new acid wash Leigh jeans. It's made out of a lovely semi-sheer fabric that's not clingy and has a flattering, not-too-deep v-neck and pretty thin straps: a perfect staple piece!

My shorts were from the A/W '12 collection at Topshop - they're a gorgeous deep blue velvet which just makes any outfit look luxurious, and I have always thought the gold button was a perfect choice to offset the colour.

I've written about my floral kimono before in my OOTD - Oriental post, check it out here! Also, my necklace from Accessorize I wrote about here in my accessories edit.

Finally, I've been wearing these boots pretty much every day recently! They're from Dune, and to me they're the perfect ladylike Chelsea-style boot. The heel is the perfect height and they're such good quality and so comfortable and easy to wear with any outfit. They were a little pricier than I would usually go, but I used a £20 off voucher which was free in ELLE magazine last year which really made a difference.

Adam and I went exploring in the Botanic Gardens today and I got some great photographs which I'll post tomorrow! Until then, enjoy the sun if you have it,

Emily x