Winter Warmer

Dress - Topshop

Top - H&m

Socks - Primark

Shoes - La Moda

Scarfs - Market

Earrings - Brussels Market, Paris

Lipliner - "Mac Spice" cheeky replica from Superdrug (£1!!!!!!!!!!)

'ellie' Necklace - Prague Markets


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Hola,

Seeing as we're coming into the winter months, I thought I would do an inbetween-y outfit, one that is a perfect transitional from autumn to winter. Obviously I would this teamed with a massive coat and probably 5 pairs of tights, but for blog benefit I froze my butt off and went without. So the past two weeks have been pretty busy (hence the lack of posts) but now I have finished uni for the term and sent off my UCAS, so hopefully (fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed) I will get into one of my 5 choices!! If you have been wondering what I've been doing, simply click on this link - Fashion and Textiles blog to see, it is the analytical side of my course, so if you want to see pictures just check my instagram (link at the side of the page) The course has been pretty full on and I would be lying if I said I wasn't glad it's done for the term! If you are considering an art based degree, I really recommend doing some sort of art foundation first. It will 100% show you if it is the right course for you to continue onto at degree level!! So many people I know have dropped out after picking the wrong course, and honestly this foundation diploma has been one of the best things I've ever decided to do.

Anyway, life lesson over. If you have read my blog before you will probably have noticed I'm a bit of a fan of jewelry, and jewelry in particular that I have bought, or been bought from markets around the world. I think there is something so awesome about going to a place, having a million memories and being able to wear that anytime, anywhere. It's always subtle because you can never tell where they're from, but I love it. So, xmas is coming up................................................................................ hint x

I am THO excited for Christmas, I get to go to Cambridge to see my fam and eat enough food for 3 people and get pressies and give pressies, probably my favourite time of year. Even these earrings look like little Christmas trees, the excitement is real.

But yeah, sidetracking. 

I will hopefully be uploading LOTZ this holiday as long as I'm not working too much.

Oh and also, I am selling lots of bits (most of it gross) on my ebay, so have a little lookie - elsmis2010 some of it is nice lol

TA FOR RETURNING

Big love

(come back soon)

I repeat-

(If you don't want to get me a Christmas pressie, then I will accept you following my other social media's as a gift instead.)

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Feeling Thigh High

Dress - American Apparel

Knit - Topshop

Bra - Adidas

'ellie' Necklace - Prague Markets

Rings - Worldwide

Socks - Primark

Pashmina - Could be anywhere really..

Boots/Coat - (Mums)

Hey hey!!

I am finally back, and how I have missed you all. This month has been completely mad with uni bits, and I can't believe it's been nearly a month since I last had the chance to post. *sad face*

I'm feeling uploading posts of what I've been doing within Uni too, just because it's actually pretty cool and exciting for me. (I made my first garment the other week eek!!!) 

So, as you may have noticed, it is officially Autumn now, so aside from having a dress on that my mum would describe as a belt, I thought thigh boots and socks redeemed it. Shnuggly. Wearing multiple clothes, or what fashionista's call "layering" is the best for this weather. Not sure whether it is just me or what, but as I get the tube to uni, the difference in temperature between tube, outside and uni is disgusting. Without my trusty layering, I would probably pass out, like a menopause for the 19 year old, or something less disturbing.

Anyway, I am literally seeing thigh high boots everywhere at the moment?!! Maybe it's a Kylie Jenner inspo, but I hope not. But whatev, I semi-jumped onto that bandwagon. As I don't own any of my own, I found that my mum does.. which means I now do too. The joy's of having the same size feet! This dress is that classic velvet bodycon from AA, 3/4 years old, but it is perfect. I thought i'd make it more interesting by putting this sports bra thingy underneath, and layering with various textures, like knit, jersey and shiny stuff like the coat and shoes, because I'm wild like that. And what's the point of uploading a dress without alterations that everyone has seen a million times! 

If you have read previous posts, you will notice how I often mention that my hair reflects the weather in pictures. It is so orange here! I am like a walking Autumnal flower. That, with a mixture of the artistic light behind me, all I can say is I'm basically Katnis Everdeen (girl on fire.. obviously). On that note, I am SO excited for the new Hunger Games film to come out, which I think is this Thursday?! If you haven't seen them yet, watch them. They are awesome. Did I just google 'Katnis gif' for 10 minutes? Oh I might have done... you are welcome.

(me x)

Anyway, got distracted, but my personal statement awaits which really is a bundle of sunshine to write, so I'm off!! *cries* 

Goodbye lovely readers, 

I will really try to keep posts more often!

See ya on the flip side.

xoxoxoxoxo

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Socially Acceptable Tracksuit

Trousers - Adidas Vintage

Jumper - Mum's Wardrobe

Belt - Vintage

Fedora - H&m

Socks - Topshop

Shoes - Superstar II by Adidas

Finally got round to shooting a new Ootd, life has been seriously hectic recently so you will have to excuse my very un-made up face. But here it is, the almost socially acceptable tracksuit outfit. Probably should have ironed these trousers before I put them on, but they're that weird fabric that constantly creases so there's never much point. I found these gems when I was in Bristol in February time last year with my friend at a vintage shop thing, they're 100% silk so they feel unreal to wear and they only cost me £15. My only problem with them is how wide they are around the hips, like hammer-time trousers.. not the most flattering. Normally I would wear these with some sort of cute crop top to balance out the Kim K bum they give me but seeing as Autumn is officially here, it's too cold for that nonsense.

Which brings me onto the strange occurrence with my hair, it seems to reflect the season.. and now that the leaves are orange-y.. I'm becoming even more ginger, very odd. Not that I mind, Ariel was always my favourite Disney Princess. On the subject of hair, however much I love this hat, it doesn't hold very well unless my hair is straight which is such a shame because I really love it, so if any of you curly girlies have tips for that, they are extremely welcome here. And no, bobbie pins don't work.

My new babies were my 19th birthday pres from my parents, and they are the best. (I'm 19 how old is that?!?) Not sure why I haven't ventured to Adidas Originals before, because they are super (get it) comfy and they come in my size!!!!!! Ye the excitement is real friends, adult shoe's finally fit me. I was considering getting the suede ones, but I felt after my boks' I didn't need two green suede trainers, seemed a little excessive even if green is the best colour. I've seen a few white versions of these around but I thought I would really go wild and get the black ones, which I lav.

I still can't believe how much support blogging has got me and it is honestly the best thing I have ever decided to do with my spare time. So I thank you all for reading it and sharing it etc etc it means a lot! That's the most emotion I can produce right now, but you are all just really gr8 and know that I love every one of you who visits.

BIG LOVES

xo

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White on White (Jamaican Remix)

Jeans - Topshop

Vest - H&m

Shoes - Hi-Top Reebok Classics

Earrings - YAAM Jamaican Beach Bar, Berlin

Excuse the many selfies, we went a bit camera mad.. (we being Karmi and I, not 'the royal we')

[PHOTO CREDS TO KARMI FOR TAKING THESE PICTURES OF ME]

Now I know what you're thinking, white on white... bit daring for a child trapped in an 18 year old body, but I am extremely proud to say that I actually spilled NOTHING down myself, this cute outfit remained as wonderfully white as my natural skin colour, unlike the sassy tan I am supporting in these pictures.

I have forever been jealous of girls who can pull off white on white, and I wont lie it took a lot to get me to leave the house, but hey we all have to be a little crazy on holiday.. (This was in Hvar, Crotia just to clear up any confusion) But hey, seeing as we're throwbacking to my summer (and crying because it has ended) Here's a little about my earrings, let me take you to Berlin.. or even better the YAAM Bar next to part of the Berlin Wall......

Oh and thanks to Kiril for footbombing this picture, but your butt is better too *smirks*

You. Are. Welcome. Friends.

Anyway HOW CUTE are these earrings, handmade by a stall owner in the YAAM bar, I wrote about it in my blog post 'Part 1 of Interrailing' so if you haven't read it yet you can go check that out now... (that is your queue to stalk the rest of my blog)

So, if you are ever in Berlin go to Yaam, you will not be disappointed. I PROMISE YOU, IT IS AWESOME. Supposedly the sand that covers the entire space of the bar and surrounding stalls is imported from Jamaican beaches, now I'm not usually one to call b/s but whatever, its cool anyway irrelephant of where the sand came from.

[PHOTO CREDS TO KARMI FOR TAKING THIS PIC OF A RANDOM MAN AND A BOTTLE]

THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR CHECKING ELLIEMIKAELA.COM OUT, 

RETURN SOON!!

love u

xo

Bloggers Fashion Week Pre-Party

Roxanne Campbell was the Nail technician who worked there, go check out her award winning manicures!

I didn't get a chance to meet here properly, but her dresses were absolutely stunning. 

Website is heeere - Vania Couture

To my right is the lovely Chanel, a newer blogger to the scene than I am! 

Go check her out - Chanel's Blog

And here is (from left of me to right) Chanel - Link here

Becca - Link here

Rhea - Link here

And I didnt get the other girls, but if anyone knows them then let me know please!

What I wore -

Cropped Jumper - H&m

Slit Maxi Skirt - Boohoo

Trainers - Reebok Classics in green suede

Fedora - H&m

Leather Rucksack - Radley

So this was my first ever 'blog' event, and it was a biggun!! Very exciting, huge thank you to Bloggers Love for inviting me to their Fashion Week Pre-Party, there were loads of cute bits and I met some lovely bloggers. I did drag my friend Karmi with me, but she wouldn't let me put in any pictures of her so you may only feast your eyes on yours truly.

You'll have to excuse my 'grundgy' make up, after spending a full day at Notting Hill Carnival my face and hair were a little worse for wear due to our fantastic English "summer."

The clothes they were exhibited will be shown at their shows next week so I could only take a few snaps of them on the rail, but the nail bar and marshmallow (who knew you spelt it like that?!) cocktails were awesome. As some of you may know I start at Ravensbourne University tomorrow but hopefully if I am not too busy with uni stuff this next week I shall be able to attend the actual shows, and you know what that means......... It means that I will be back for more blogging!!!

 *cheers come from the crowds* 

Anyway.

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting me so far

Looking forward to much more blogging!

Peace out ma lovelies

xo

Pattern Overdrive

Crotchet Crop Top - eBay

Bandeu - H&m

Trousers - TKMaxx

Earrings - Topshop

Scrunchie - Local Pharmacy ........................ no not DIY soz

Rings - Present from Kp and Camden Markets

Handmade Rucksack - Israeli Vintage Shop

So I hit 15,000 views today which is very exciting and all!!!!

Here's a little 'Ootd' to celebrate, bit of a summer outfit, or maybe a festival lookbook. These trousers are just beaut, although when I wore them out last week a guy came up to me and I quote "woah, really digging the whole pyjama vibe you've got going on, awesome".........................................they aren't pyjamas mate. Oh how I love a good backhanded compliment in the morning.

Anyway, not too much to say about this one, just love a bit of pattern clashing and it seems colour is the new black! yeah yeah 'Orange' too (orange skort ootd will follow) (see what I did there, now you have something to look forward to) (you're welcome lol) Crochet seems to be the look of this festival season, if anyone knows how to do it let me know because I would love to learn, yeah I tried teaching myself..... unsuccessful. This top is v versatile btw, can be worn both ways, as in back and front...not inside out. Obviously with a top/bikini/bandeu underneath or it would be a true 'free the nipple' ad. 

BUT HEY

Thank you so much if you've been reading and supporting this blog, means the world and please continuing reading!

*me rn*

HUGE LOVE AND HUGS TO ALL U BABES

xo