What I've Been Buying

I think it's fair to say that recently I've done a bit of damage to my bank account but then again the seasons have been changing so it is necessary right?!

I absolutely love everything I'e purchased and had to share them with you so you can get your hands on them - but be warned there is a fair bit of pink within this haul!

Vero Moda - Pink Casual Jumper - £28

Asos - Ridley high waist, skinny jeans in Lily Wash - £28

Asos - Smock Cami Button Top - £18             Asos - Wool Mix Cardigan - £28

Topshop - Fruit Salad Cami - £19               Topshop - Archie Cut Lens Sunglasses - £22

Have you bought any pieces recently that you're in love with?!

Love El
xxx

There's Really No Need To Break The Bank

You know those items that you just fall in love with in the shops, online or on social media, but then see the price tag and start to feel a bit faint? Well this post is here to help with that yearning you have for the excruciatingly expensive piece that you can't live without but also can't bare to part with the money over.

I have trailed the internet to find some dupes of some on trend items that would potentially break the bank but are also here today but could be no longer in fashion tomorrow. I do think spending that extra money on a designer piece is best done when buying a classic or staple that you can use forever!

Therefore here are some items for when you'd rather be a bit spending savvy:
(click on the images to go to the websites)

$195

 

£25                                                                  £18

£885                                                                     £585

£30                                                       £15

£650

£49.99

£595

£34.99                                                               £29.99

£1,040

£65                                                           £49.99

Where's your favourite place to shop for a bargain dupe?

Love El
xxx

Christmas Jumpers

Quite frankly if I could wear a jumper with reindeers, snowmen and sparkles on all year round then I certainly would but I'm not sure thats appropriate!

It's fair to say I love Christmas quite a lot and being able to dress up is just 10 times more fun at this time of year so I want to share my favourite jumper that I am going to wear this Christmas.

Lipsy is one of my all time favourite brands and I think if I could only wear one brand for the rest of my life then I think it would be Lipsy. I decided this year being able to be dressed up and comfy would be perfect and that's why I've gone for this red zip up hoodie.

The back is filled with sequins, gems and a silver reindeer, the front is simple but I love the added touch of the toggles being silver and red which looks just like candy cane!

What will you be wearing on Christmas Day?

Love El
xxx

Christmas Is Coming

Christmas is officially, well and truly on its way so I'm guessing you've probably already put up your decorations!

I recently visited Baddesley Clinton, which you may have spotted that this building was mentioned in the BBC programme Gunpowder, and they have gloriously decorated every single room with beautiful dried flowers so I thought I'd share some very different, but very stunning, Christmas decs.

Love El

xxx

Christmas Music To Listen To

Heart Extra Christmas officially started on the 18th of November and I for one was extremely excited when I suddenly realised it was back! In fact I'm playing it right now, I do love Christmas a lot, some may say too much.

As someone who loves Christmas and the fact it's the time of year everyone is possibly listening to the same music and you can all enjoy it together I thought I would share some of my favourites, who knows you might find a new favourite.

• Heart Xmas - if you have digital radio in your car you can also listen to it that way too
• And Michael Buble song, lets be honest
• Also Now That's What I Call Christmas is always a winner
• Leona Lewis - One More Sleep
• Gabriella Climi - Warm This Winter
• Jeremy Lister - Santa's Lost His Mojo, I hadn't heard of this one until last year when it was played at work, so of course after that I heard it so many times I couldn't forget it, just as well its a good song!
• Coldplay - Christmas Lights, another one I found through work, couldn't believe I'd never heard it before but it is a good'un
• Gwen Stefani - Jingle Bells
• A brand new song of this Christmas is Santa's Coming For Us - Sia, wasn't my favourite at first as I didn't feel the "Christmassy" vibes, but now I love it!

What's your favourite Christmas song?!

Love El

xxx

Homeware Touches

"Less House, More Home"

Does anyone else feel like such an 'adult' when they get excited about homeware?
(I say adult loosely, as I'm not quite sure I'm there yet or quite frankly ever will be!)
Homeware is such a brilliant way to make any room feel more cozy or to put your own touch on things, it's so important to make yourself feel comfortable in your own environment and these are some of my favourites to do just that.

The first way I love to make my room feel cozy is by adding cushions, I have far too many and even more when it comes to Christmas but I have no problem with that!
Cushions come in so many shapes, sizes and colours so guaranteed there'll be one out there you'll love, although do be careful about the prices as they can cost a fortune.
Some of the best places I have found have been Asda, House of Fraser and Cath Kidston. My two grey textured cushions in the image below turned out to be just £5 for the two from Primark! The cushion in front was £15 from the Cath Kidston store in Bicester Village, in the image below that I purchased the fluffy white cushion from the House of Fraser sale for £15 while my grandparents bought the matching throw for me.

Adding your own little trinkets from here and there is another fabulous way to add your own mark on a place, my mum bought me this stag head for Christmas the year before last from an antiques store in Bourton-on-the-Water and I really do adore it!

Although I eliminated scents from my room via fake flowers, I do love being able to choose my own scents to full the room, specifically from candles. This is another thing that can really vary in price and I love any but it isn't essential to splash out, Asda do some fantastic ones and I love Village Candle and of course Yankee Candle. (My candle holder is from the National Trust.) And if you don't fancy setting anything alight in your room then why not go for a room spray or potpourri (I have linked some of favourite places to go for those.)

What are some of your favourite homeware touches?

Love El
xxx