Thursday 30 January 2014

It's in the detail...



It is no secret that we love all things girly when it comes to fashion – lace, floral and heels, just to name a few. However, to mix things up a bit for the summer, we decided to add a touch of masculine flare which we’ve recently observed is becoming quite popular (cue round of applause for both of us stepping partially outside of our style comfort zones). We feel, by adding some pretty detailing to traditionally masculine materials or garments it creates a summer outfit with an unconventional twist. Here’s what we came up with...







Lace Top - Dotti, Leather Skirt - Princess Polly, Necklace - Diva, Shoes - Rubi

Rebecca:
Leather, the first thing that comes into my mind when I think of leather (besides my favourite skater style skirt) is...the quintessential, iconic and largely masculine black leather bomber jacket from 1950’s rebel culture in America. Fast-forward and today leather (although still typically associated with masculinity) is everywhere – dresses, skirts and even shirts. I love teaming my black leather skirt with traditionally girly textures, like my cream lace crop top, for a contrasting approach. To finish off this mannish, yet somewhat “sweet” look, I decided to wear my cream flatform sandals and a simple floral necklace. Overall, I think that the minimal jewellery and rebelliousness of the leather create the perfect clash with the softness in the lace and sandals, for a go-to style fit for any occasion and season, especially those cooler summer evenings out with friends.





Lace Top - Jay Jays, Overalls - Dotti, Shoes - Staccato
Ellie:
The overall, an all-in-one garment typically worn to protect clothing from getting grubby! Doesn’t sound very girly, does it? Well, add a splash of floral, a hint of lace, a wedged heel and you might just have yourself an outfit with the perfect amount of “pretty”. To begin with, I was a little unsure how I would pull off the overall look as I often remain in my comfort zone with delicate dresses and skirts. As I shopped around for a top to wear underneath, I just couldn’t go past the girly favourite…lace! This outfit is fairly versatile and can be worn for many different occasions. I decided to pair it with my favourite wedged shoes (which are SO comfortable!) as I wanted to dress it up a little. I think this trend adds a sense of unpredictability to my wardrobe whilst still incorporating the girly fashion pieces which I love. 


Let us know what you think and tell us your interpretation of this look.
Reb-Elle xx
 



Sunday 26 January 2014

Liebster Award



We were nominated by Emily (sherbetdaisies.blogspot.co.uk) and just noticed that we have received a second nomination for the Liebster Award by Annie (thesetatters.blogspot.com.uk). Thank-you girls for the nomination, we think this is a great idea to help new bloggers interact with other new bloggers!

Here are the rules:
1. Link the blog that nominated you for the award.
2. Choose 11 bloggers to nominate who have less than 200 followers.
3. Answer 11 questions given to you. 
4. Let people who you have nominated know you have done so.
5. You can't nominate the person who has nominated you.
6. Create 11 questions for the people you nominated to answer.
7. You must follow the blog that nominated you. 

Eleven Questions Emily Asked Us:
  1. What was your reason to start blogging?
We started blogging because we both loved looking at other blogs and decided to give it a go because we are currently on summer holidays from university. We also love being creative and designing things together plus we work well as a team. Blogging is so much fun and we are super excited to continue making posts and sharing more about our fashion, friendship and lifestyle.
  1. What is your favourite item in your wardrobe?
We recently did a post called Closet Confidential where we talk about our favourite pieces in our wardrobe, check it out here.
  1. Who is your biggest inspiration?
This is a tough one for us both... It's hard to pinpoint just one inspiration because we have many in all different aspects of our lives. This includes our family, close friends, celebrities like Taylor Swift, Little Mix and Selena Gomez (for Bec).
  1. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Married to our celeb crushes (see question eight).
  1. What is one product you can't live without?
Rebecca: Pink Grapefruit Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Wash.
Ellie: Morgan Annie mineral foundation.
  1. What are you most passionate about?
We are most passionate about traveling, fangirling and more seriously the things that we have strong faith, value or belief in.
  1. If you were stranded on a desert island, name 3 people you would choose to be with you (fictional or not)?
Rebecca: Without a doubt Harry Styles and no one else.
Ellie:
Oh this is such a tough choice! I am too indecisive...let’s hope this never happens!

     
    8. Who is your celeb crush?

Rebecca: As you may have guessed Harry Styles and all the other One Direction lads.
Ellie:
Well as you know I am indecisive so let's say all of One Direction, Luke Hemmings and Austin Butler.
  1. Nail Varnish or Lipstick?
Rebecca: Lipstick because I love experimenting with different lippy colours.
Ellie: I’d agree lipstick because it can completely change your make-up look.  
  1. Favourite band/artist? (I love knowing this from people!)
One Direction!
  1. What was your biggest new year’s resolution?
Rebecca: Participate or get involved more with university life and broaden my experiences by trying new things.
Ellie:
Take time to appreciate the little things in life and don't be afraid to step out of my comfort zone a bit.


We nominate the following eleven people:

Chelsea Loves chelskiiiiloves.blogspot.com

Rachel Brown ascottishrose.blogspot.co.uk
Lauren Birdsall laurenbirdy.blogspot.co.uk

Frankie Berry frankiesplanet.blogspot.com

Jordan Lee everything-jordy.blogspot.co.uk

Lauren Birch birchiebeauty.blogspot.com

Rebecca Tring thenextchapter14.blogspot.co.uk

LilyRosette Lilyrosette.wordpress.com

Mariam Sesay simplybymoi.blogspot.co.uk

Eilidh Douglas eilidhd.blogspot.co.uk

Jo Blogs jobloggss.blogspot.co.uk
 
We love all of your blogs! :)

Our eleven questions to you are:

1. Why did you decide to start blogging?
2. What is your favourite pattern, eg; spots or stripes?

3. Which bloggers are you most inspired by?
4. Tell us one interesting thing about yourself?

5. What is your favourite fashion or beauty trend at the moment?
6.  If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be?

7. What is your favourite season of the year?
8. This is one we were asked but we’d love to know yours, so, who is your celebrity crush?

9. What is the first picture that comes up when you type your name into Google images? (Post at the end of this post)
10. Most played song on your phone?

11. What is your favourite movie?