OUTFIT | KNIT, CAMO & BLACK

Jacket: Topshop
Cardigan: Primark
Dress: H&M
Shoes: Topshop (via ebay)
Watch: Michael Kors

Firstly, I apologise for the drizzly background, the weather is just awful today, I hate looking out of the window and seeing this. That aside, I chose quite a layered outfit today which is odd for me; I'm usually the one who's freezing wearing only one or two layers.

This black dress from H&M has a appeared in several of my outfit posts because it literally goes with anything, and can be worn as a dress or a skirt, which is great. I layered a thick knit cardigan and then my trusty camouflage jacket over the top; I really like the light knit shade with the jacket print, I think it's just a bit different than a black cardigan or just the jacket on its own.

I want to know your thoughts on camouflage jackets. I see them a lot, especially around university (saw at least three people wearing the same one today!) but I'm wondering whether it's just a fashion 'phase' or if it'll be a recurring trend like military? Either way I think I'll be wearing mine a lot even if it isn't so 'in' as it seems to be now.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and a great bonfire night last night! :)

Emma xo

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LIEBSTER AWARD

So, yesterday I was nominated by the lovely Lauren over at Little Box of Treasures for the liebster award which from what I can gather, is an award for people who have under 200 followers and don't receive as much recognition as they maybe should. It makes me rather happy that I've been nominated for this :) 

The Rules:

Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.

They must answer the 11 questions the tagger has set for them.

They must create 11 questions to ask the bloggers who they tag.

They must choose 11 bloggers to tag with less than 200 followers.

There are no tag backs.

11 things about me:

1. I'm 19 years old

2. I'm in my second year at university

3. I want to be a fashion journalist

4. I enjoy photography a lot

5. I am a black belt in taekwondo

6. I am scared of bridges with holes in (piers)

7. I want to own a pug when I'm older

8. I love any and all roller coasters

9. I keep a scrap book with photos, tickets and things from my life

10. I am an only child

11. I love American television shows

Question answers:

1. What is you favourite makeup brand?

I like Revlon and Rimmel although I don't really wear a lot of makeup.

2. What is your favourite lush product?

Snow Fairy! It smells devine.

3. What is your favourite cleanser? 

4. How old were you when you first started wearing makeup?

I don't wear much as I said above but only really a couple of years ago did I start to try out lipsticks and foundation.

5. Why did you start your blog?

I actually started it because my dad kept saying that I should and that it would be beneficial to my writing etc etc, but I would never listen to him. Glad I did now though, my writing has improved tremendously! 

6. What is your favourite soap and glory product?

I haven't tried many because they are so expensive but I'd have to say Hand Food is my favourite because it smells so so good and it really does make my hands feel so smooth. 

7. If you had to pack your bags and leave your country which country would you like to move too?

America. More specifically New York or Los Angeles.

8. What is your favourite hair product? 

Batiste dry shampoo...it's a lifesaver between washes! 

9. What is your favourite nail polish brand?

It used to be Barry M but more recently I've been liking Models Own. 

10. What is your favourite perfume?

SJP NYC...That's what it is called I think; it's the Sarah-Jessica Parker one.

11. Which celebrity would you happily spend the rest of your life with? 

I'm going to change this question slightly to which celebrity I'd like to meet because spending my life with them may be a bit much! It is a dream of mine to meet Kate Walsh though, she is someone who I have wanted to meet for years and years now. One day it will happen! 

I nominate:

Celine: http://vintage-teapot.blogspot.co.uk/

Rebecca: http://rufflesandlace44.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle: http://daniellesdiscerningeye.blogspot.co.uk/

Katie: http://daydreamkatie.blogspot.co.uk/

http://beautyisunwrittenxo.blogspot.co.uk/

Georgia: http://georgialouisee.blogspot.co.uk/

Sylvie: http://jesuissylvie.blogspot.co.uk/

http://xtiffyxx.blogspot.co.uk/

Angelica: http://onelittlevice.blogspot.co.uk/

http://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/

Questions for nominated:

1. What made you start your blog?

2. What is your favourite clothing store?

3. If you could live in any country other than your current, where would that be?

4. What is your favourite nail polish brand and particular shade?

5. What is your favourite movie?

6. What is your favourite pair of shoes that you own?

7. What is your biggest dream?

8. Strawberry, chocolate or vanilla? 

9. What is one food you would like to try? 

10. What is your favourite accessory?

11. Who is your favourite blogger?

Thats it! 

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CAMERON DIAZ COVERS ELLE UK DECEMBER 2012

Cameron Diaz is the cover star of the December issue of Elle UK wearing a pink Christian Dior look on the subscribers cover below and a white floral Chanel dress on the newsstand issue. This cover more than likely stems from her up-coming movie Gambit starring herself, Alan Rickman and Colin Firth.

When I saw the newsstand edition I wasn't crazy about it at all and hoped that the subscribers would be better despite the fact I'm not a fan of Cameron Diaz usually anyway. Much to my delight, although not fantastic, the subscribers cover is better in my opinion and is quite different from other covers I've seen recently which I like.

Are you a fan of the December covers of Elle UK? Which is your favourite?

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CMA AWARDS 2012 | CARRIE UNDERWOOD

The CMA Awards are one of my favourite award shows; the combination of fashion and country music is just perfect. Now, I realise I'm a tad late with this one as I have been quite busy these past few days, but still really wanted to mention Carrie Underwoods CMA look(s)...

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is probably one of the best dressed stars to hit the red carpet, every one of her looks blows me away and this one is no exception. She wears an ivory Reem Acra gown with gold leaf detailing over a sheer panel at the top. I absolutely love this dress, the cut is just perfect for her and paired with a gold clutch and a side-hairstyle she looks fabulous.

Also, Carrie wore a total of 11 looks on the night, with my two other favourites being these...

She ended the night wearing a sky-blue, almost cloud-like, Balser gown which had a bubble rise skirt and a plunged neckline. She styled this with a pair of heels featuring an odd ankle strap (now this I am not a fan of) and minimal jewellery.

For her performance she wore my favourite look of the whole night - maybe even of all time - which was a slate grey Tsemaye high-low gown. The one-off dress featured sheer, gem encrusted sleeves and a geometric pattern on the top and skirt which she paired with a silver belt, black heels and a pair of embellished gloves. Excuse the pun, but she literally blew everyone away during her performance of 'Blown Away' with this look.

Well thats it, Carrie Underwood seems to appear a whole lot on my best dressed posts but she just never fails to surprise me. Who was your best dressed of the night?

Emma xo
images from RCFA and various - I take no credit 

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A TRIP TO LONDON...

...without even realising your in London is a really weird thing! That's exactly how my day way yesterday; I headed off to the train station at 8am, arrived in London, hopped straight on the underground to Canary Wharf and then straight into a building from there. 

The day continued with more underground journeys and then a four hour train journey back for 11pm. And in all that time I saw 'London' twice for maybe ten minutes each time but even then it was either a rush or dark. Any how, I just thought I'd share with you some photos from my day.

Now even though I didn't see much of London, it was still a really great day, I actually went with my class for a masterclass which was so good, I got to listen to Louise Gannon, Rachel Richarson, Hannah Almassi and Hattie Crisell talk about their careers and it really made certain in my mind that I want to be a fashion journalist. So, the long train journey was well worth it and hey, I got to go to Hogwarts for a little while too and to see the beautiful Canary Wharf, which just reminds me so much of New York. 

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | RED & BLACK SPECKLED MIRROR

Cardigan: H&M

Top: Old (a random shop) and New Look (vest)

Jeans: Topshop Leigh

Shoes: Shoe Zone

Necklace: Old (I can't for the life of my remember where it's from!)

Bracelet: Pandora

This is a really quick outfit post and is actually of my outfit yesterday, but as today I'm off to London (it's going to be a long day), I just thought I'd leave you with this. I umm'd and ahh'd about this cardigan for weeks, but eventually caved in and just bought it and I'm really glad I did. It's such a good quality, chunky knit and I like the subtle deep red speckles meaning it goes perfect with black.

Again, sorry this is such a short post, I just wanted to get something posted for today, normal length outfit posts will resume shortly! 

Emma xo

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NATALIA VODIANOVA COVERS VOGUE UK DECEMBER 2012

Vogue UK have revealed their December 'Pop' issue cover featuring Supermodel Natalia Vodianova. The cover was shot by none other than Mario Testino and is definitely a pop of colour all over. It some ways reminds me very much of Gisele's December cover last year, which too, featured rainbow colours, I did however have high hopes for a more festive looking shoot - multi-coloured fonts and a jacket from the Valentino resort collection don't really fill you with festive thoughts. There's still hope from inside I suppose! 

In celebration of all things 'Pop' this issue features pop stars - note One Direction on the cover - pop culture, pop-up stores and apparently POPcorn...I'm intrigued by this issue but the cover doesn't really grab me, also, the 'pop' font is horrible, very teen pop and not very Vogue at all. 

What do you think of the December cover of Vogue UK? Did you have hopes for a more festive shot? 

Emma xo

image from Vogue.co.uk

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