Goodbye 2014

Knitted Cardigan - Primark

Fluffy Scarf and Headband - London Christmas Markets

T - H&m

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - La Moda

Hello lovelies readers,

I hope you all had a faab christmas! Cannot believe this is my last post of 2014, it has been an awesome year and I'd say my blogging has come on a lot since I started about 6 months ago. It still amazes me how many of you read my blog and I dedicate this fluffy post to you!! Obviously without you beautiful people, this would just be a site full of pictures of me... that only I look at. Which would be weird. Anyway, thanks you are all really gr8. I really appriciate it, you have given me a so much more confidence, especially in dressing how I want, and well just being sassy fulltime.

I was going to make a 'What to Wear' on NYE post, but I hardly dress up, and tonight I will be rocking a pair of jeans and trainers so I felt there was no point. Instead, lucky you, you got my casj look of the month!! I never understand why people get so aggro santos on NYE, I love it. But anyway, went a bit 'fancy' for this post and made my hair cute for you all, and if that doesn't show love I don't know what would! I even re-painted my nails so that I could have pretty hands. You can tell I thought they looked good because they creep into basically every picture. They even matched my headband. Fluff is great. I never usually buy hairbands like above because they don't go over my hair but this was a christmassy pres, so I will be personally working that updo. And the scarf, well it's soft so It won me over. You can never have enough faux fur.

Don't you find when you buy something new, or get given something new you literally wear that item non stop for about a month, that's what's been happening with this luuuuuuuuscious cardi (mum word). Primark knits do the job, and although they slyly keep trying to put up their prices, I will never stop buying them. Even when I'm old and rich and can afford that Acne Studio's sheepskin jacket. (For a mere 2 grand you could make me an extremely happy lady - link here) But for real, if you haven't been there recently, I seriously advise it. 

Anyway, I need to go get ready. Woo.

I wish you all a happy and healthy new years!!!!!

RETURN SOON

LOVE AND HUGS

xo

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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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Faux Monochrome

Leotard - eBay

Skirt - East End Thrift Shore

Grey Tights - Primark

Socks - Topshop

Shoes - LaModa

Bag - Radley

Fluffy Keyring - Amelia Jane

Sunglasses - Some girl on Depop idk

Choker Thingy - Primark

Faux Septum - La Moda

So I went to my first east end thrift store a few weeks ago and found this leather badboy for a £1, although much shorter than what I usually wear (hence the weird coloured tights) I actually think it looks pretty cute. Decided to monochrome up for this 'Ootd' to match my extremely good fake sunglasses.. "faux" if you like, but let's be honest here who has £150 to spend on a pair of sunglasses?!!?! (why is it called a pair when you only buy one?)  For me though, things like this, fake wins everytime. Except in the case of boobs, fake boobs look weird. But whatever, seriously sidetracking.. I looove them, and they say "cross my heart - hope to die - stick a needle - in my eye" which is nice. I feel ready to whip out my vogue (the dance not the magazine) any moment now.

Onwards, turtlenecks are one of those statement pieces in every persons wardrobe, and if you don't have one.. you should probably get one. They literally look good with anything that's acceptable to wear in public and they're comfy, like burkenstocks, so added bonus. They also hide your neck, so if you don't have a nice neck.. it's a good purchase. Anyway this great little number is actually a leotard, that cost me £2.87 from Chinese ebay!!!!!!! And it's a thong so no awkward VPL for me! Don't be that person who has the VPL, ultimate pet hate.

These shoes look like they could knock out a mafia, but surprisingly are amazingly comfortable. Sadly they come up quite big on my stupidly small feel, so I have to wear them with socks. Fabulous sparkly socks I might add. But socks all the same.

Anyway, I'm seriously snowed under with work, so I'm going to have to cut posts down to once a week. My next week's post will be overly excited as I am GOING TO PARIS!!!!!!!

And don't panic, my instagram will obviously be overloaded with Laduree and eiffel tower puns. And I may come back 5 stone heavier, with a mock french accent. 

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK LOVELIES

xo

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Maxi-ing With Some Grapes

Maxi Dress - TKMaxx

Shoes - Reebok Classic, Hi-Tops

Necklaces (Is there such a thing as too many at once? The answer is no) - 

Daisy Necklace- no idea

Coin Necklace - Portuguese Coin on Chain

Elephant Necklace - La Moda Charm on Chain

Heart Necklace- Rocks

'ellie' Necklace - Prague Market

We have had that vine for... well ever, and it has never had grapes, UNTIL NOW MY FRIENDS. This was very exciting so I took pics, to be fair they tasted disgusting and gave me a tummy-ache but whatever, they look pretty and that's all that mattered. Not much to say about this outfit except I wore it today on my 2nd Monday as a fashion student! Eek! If you have been keeping up with my other blog that I have had to start for the course you can see what I've been doing, the link to that blog is on a tab at the top of the page labelled 'Fashion and Textiles Blog'...or you can just click 'here'. But go check that out, I need as much feedback as possible as it goes towards my final mark so help me out please!!

Anyway, back to outfit, this dress is fab, the slits up the side make it really cool and airy and easy to walk in, unlike my other maxi's that I end up penguin walking in. I find TKMaxx can be a bit like Primark, where you have to search hard for the good stuff, but it is there. You can't really see my jumper but it's just a knitted off-the-shoulder topshop one, goes with everything. Perfectly slouchy.
This cuteeeee elephant necklace came with my La Moda Giveaway, and I adore it, I took it off the leather strap as I wanted to interchange the length of it depending on what I was wearing, but at £2.50 they're worth checking out, link here.

I feel like Princess Ariel as my hair's gone so red in the sun.. *smiles to self* Around this time last year I had to learn to love my curls, for straightening meant death to hair and my hair started to fall out which was kinda bad. So this is a message to all you girls who hate your curls, you shouldn't. 

Thanks and goodnight

xo 

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

Internship at Reiss's Head

Hihi readers,

This past month I have been an extremely lucky girl, I was given the chance to intern at Reiss Head Office in the Womenswear Design Department. As some of you may know I did a week work experience with them last year and they asked me back for this summer for a month internship. *screams*

Although this is how I felt for the first week....

But by the end I was like..

*queue extremely sassy walk down bond street*

Yah SO

This is a small collection of some of the outfits I have worn so far, obviously I have worn more than 7 but there are only so many pictures a girl can take and edit before she cries. The majority of these clothes I have mixed and matched over the month. I might do a second 'Ootd(s)' for this internship to show some of the other items I wore just in case you are DYING to know, and I wouldn't want anybody to die. 

Outfit 1

Top - Mums, vintage

Jeans - Forever 21

Shoes - Truffles, Amazon

Earrings - Primark

Bag - Osprey

Rings:

Blue Ring - Dubai (present) 

Double Ring - Berlin (random Australian girl gave me it) 

Midi Ring - Topshop 

Bracelets:

Sweetie Bracelet - Links 

Blue Plaited Bracelet - Idk it was a present soz

Name Tag - Barmiztvah pres

Outfit 2

Top - H&m

Sheer-back Blazer - Fenwick

Bra - Calvin K (ultimate bae)

Jeans - Self Ripped (DIY link here)

Shoes - TK Maxx

Leather Rucksack - Radley

Ring and Earrings - Forever 21

'ellie' Necklace - Prague Old Town Square Market

Outfit 3

Earrings - Forever 21

Top - Miss Selfridge

Trousers - TK Maxx 

Shoes - (Mums shh lol)

Outfit 4

White Trousers - Mango

Crotchet Shirt - Warehouse

Bag - (as before)

Earrings - (as before)

Shoes - (as before)

Outfit 5

White Trousers - Mango

Shirt - Absolute Vintage, Brick Lane Branch (£3!?!?!)

Earrings - (as before)

Shoes - (as before)

Outfit 6 

Can't remember where these trousers are from sorry, will get back to you on that one...

Sheer Top - Small Shop in Sheffield (sorry don't know that one either)

Bag - Topshop

Necklace - Rocks

Outfit 7

Trousers - TK Maxx 

Top - Topshop 

Necklace - DIY

Bag - (as before)

Shoes - (as before)

Blazer - Debenhams

Rings - (as before)

+ Ring from Camden Market

The beauty that I have discovered about working in fashion is that you can practically wear whatever you want, because at the end of the day if it your own personal style and its 'proper' then why shouldn't you wear it!? Black suits are for lawyers and funeral directors, I don't believe looking smart-ish means suits, and it definitely doesn't mean black only. Bring back colour mon amigos! Ye I know I wore 1 black out, but hey gimme a break, I was running out of clothes.
Anywho going off track, I had to shoot these all in one day hence why my hair doesn't change, and I also had had only a few hours sleep so I apologise for my face.

Anyway, it has been the best month and nothing has made me more determined to continue with my dreams to do fashion design. Hope you enjoyed this, let me know what you think in the comments; what your favourite outfit was and what kind of things you wear to work. (Mine was 3 but whatever you don't have to say that one)


Lots of love
xo

"You sold your soul to the devil when you put on your first pair of Jimmy Choo's, I saw it."