Minimalist Style Inspiration

So I've come to a point in my life where I'm questioning... do I have a style? And come to realise I really don't!  I just tend to where whats comfy and what I like, picking from trends here and there. But I've always wanted to adopt a style or create my own that fits me. Looking at runway trends and fashion in shops like, ASOS, Missguided and Boohoo there's so much minimalist clothing. I really like the simplicity of it all especially the nude, greys and black and white colour. Not only the colour I love the shapes and cuts of the clothes, and don't get me started on the culottes! My friend Courtney wrote a blog post showing her favorite culottes on the Highstreet which you can read Here! So here are some of my favorites from the highstreet that I am defiantly going to buy! 

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My main inspiration always comes from the runways as I am always on Vogue looking at the collections, and its is a part of the research I have to do at Uni (which is a plus!). But for SS16 this trend has come into its own with its modern look, designers kept the sleek lines and colours but many added fabric manipulation in ruffles and pleats to add an element of texture just like Adam Lippes and Hermes. Other designers adopted the pin stripes, from flowy trousers and button up shirts at A.P.C to a fitted suits seen at Brandon Maxwell. But they you have Calvin Klein who always can pull of this look effortlessly. The key pieces in the collection was Slips which are major this year bringing underwear as outwear. The garments were seen with raw edges with a mixture of silk and leather, as well as keeping the palette neutral. 

The designers show a mixture of contemporary causal and fancier ways of this minimalist style. Let me know below what your thoughts are on this style as well as if this is your style! And if not what is your style? I hope you liked this post and found it interesting and would want me to do more style posts! 

Emma
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Dior and I - Film Review

I've always wondered what is like inside a couture fashion house or what it would be like to work in one, there's so many questions I have unanswered like; is it really all handmade? How many people does it take to complete one dress? And how long does it take? The film 'Dior and I' gives you that insight to Christian Dior’s fashion house and how a collection is put together in such short time, with such a demand. You follow the designer Raf Simons who takes over as the creative director at Dior. His work is very minimalist so going into couture let's his audience see that he doesn’t just work in this way! Dior came into his element in the 50s with a post war New Look which changed the way women dressed. The garments became very feminine and reflected the stereotypical shape of a woman with a small waist and hour glass figure. Dior creates his brand to dress women and make them feel sophisticated, dainty, elegant and more confident.

The brand has a very distinctive look which is so well known and since Christian Dior passed just 10 years after creating the house, other designers have taken the role as art director but still have kept the iconic design of the original garments but modernized them to the time they were working there. Simons states that though he is the head of designs he still feels like he is working for Christian Dior and the 'Name' of the brand rests on him. You see him look back though previous designs and the first originals to gain inspiration of the shape and the cuts of the garments, he adapts them to make them modern with his own twist but still very much Dior. 

ASOS Swimwear Wishlist

Where I haven't been on holiday for a year or so I only have one swim suit that fits, cause ya know dem boobies are getting bigger aha! But this year I am going on holiday and I am in desperate need of some new suits! And Asos oh how I love you! There swimwear is just on point this year and the other brands have got it down too. It was hard to narrow down to which ones I loved the most but these have to be my favourite, the more high priced ones I doubt ill get because I'm just not that loaded yet! But if you are looking for some inspiration for swimsuits or are looking for some defiantly check out Asos and I hope this post helps!

ASOS Swimwear Wishlist by rougeinlove97 

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This swimsuit is by Blue Life, and it's the first time I've actually heard of this brand! It’s a made from a stretch swim fabric, which has a low cut back and semi-sheer mesh panels, which is my favourite part! I love the way that this bikini looks and at the moment I love all in one pieces especially with the high rise thighs. But this could be worn like a body suit with shorts over the top for when you’re not in the pool or at the beach.

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This is another branded one by L'Agent and is a hefty £110 but if I had that money spare to spend on a swimsuit I would! What I love most about it is the colour, how it’s so vibrant, fresh and summery and I love this shade of blue as its very similar to my prom dress! The zip detail at the front is nice to, it’s simple but classy which I like.

Wildfox bathing suit swimwear
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This is another full body bikini but this time coming from Wildfox, and personally I can't say I don't like anything they have designed, the print is what really drew me to this. The cut to it is really flattering and has a scoop neckline which isn't too low, with cut out sides and tassels on the bottom half. I would defiantly get this to make a fashion statement round the pool!

ASOS swim suit top
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This one is a lot more simple but one I defiantly will purchase because it's such a staple swimsuit and you can easily mix and match it with other suits too! As well as it being a lot cheaper than the branded ones too, you can get different styles for the tops and bottoms to suit what type you like.

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This next one is by Motel and they always do the cutest swimwear ever and you can see I chose 3 of their suits! Much like the Wildfox one the pattern was what drew me too it, I love really load prints and patterns. It dose have a very low plunge neck line which is something I don't normally go for but I still loathe it!

South beach swimwear
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This one reminds me a lot of the triangle swimwear with the panelling on the seams, but at a much cheaper price. Black is one of my favourite colours (or shall I say shade!) and this drew me straight to it, the glossy faux leather effect just gives the simple designs some pazazz. It has removable straps for the top which is always contaminate too!

Motel white swim top
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This is more girly than the other ones and I'm not a lover of floral print but Motel has just won me over again! I love the little bows and the cut out detailing on the top and bottom of the bikini. The top has a removable halter neck and the bottoms are hight waisted which I think is so flattering.

Motel Here 2 Top Elephants Bikini Crop
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Last but not least is again another Motel bikini, surprise surprise! This one is more bohemian with the Indian elephant print which is adorable. I also love the style of the top too which always looks better on people who don't have the biggest boobs in the world. And again its in black and white, I just cant get away from the monochrome!

Let me know which swimsuit was your favourite and if you have an places or sights where you get your swimsuits from because I love checking out new sites! Until next time have an amazing day,

Emma 

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Finishing College

So my blog posts have been seriously slacking for a while now (and kinda this whole year!) and this really makes me sad, because I really love blogging but more important things in my life had to be done first, like finishing college. This year in college has by far been the most stressful and having to do a whole project based on whatever you wanted, while making a collection of garments is certainly time consuming! I do have pictures of the garments I have made and may make a blog post about it with them when I get the pictures back! I'm not sure where I really wanted this blog post to go, but really share how it was for me and what my highlights were! I did a post last year on my first year of college if you want to read that too - My First Year At College! My Experience + Advice!

First and for most the best highlight of college is the friends I have made, which could sound quite childish but to be honest two years ago starting this course I didn't think that I would have! I've never really gotten on that well with girls (besides a few) and doing a fashion course which has all girls, besides Aidan! Was very daunting and I really had no hope. But there has been three girls Charlie, Courtney and Chloe who I have become really close to and I couldn't imagine life with out em'. Cheesy and sad I know ahah! We are all very different but are always willing to help one another with advice from boys to clothes. And to mention clothes that is our strongest bond! We do, do a fashion course after all! I know you girls will read this but thank you, in the none corniest way possible ahah! I know that these three will stay in touch and hopefully be friends for life though we are all going our separate ways. Enough of me typing cause I feel like imma type an essay if I continue but here's a few of my favourite pictures from this year...

The next best thing about college I think the work, though I do complain a lot I really did enjoy what I studied and I think that's what helped me, even through the ruff times, to make it enjoyable. If you don't know already I studied a Level 3 BTEC in Fashion and Clothing. The last project we had to do in our final year is called a FMP or Final Major Project which meant we had to do a sketch book of work and a collection for a final fashion show. I would have pictures to show you of my work and collection but its at college but when I get it back I can do a blog post for you explaining if you guys would find it interesting! My theme was Alice In Wonderland too!

The last highlight which can be split into two parts was making a portfolio, for my University interviews. This was a very interesting a weird thing to do and I guess make as I never really saw an art portfolio before and didn't know that it was A1 sized! It took a lot of work to make and put together a collection of my best art work, essays, photographs and illustrations. I really loved the way that it came out and especially the pictures I took for it! The second part to this is having Uni interviews, getting excepting and now on my way to go to my first choice Uni which I'm really proud about! Again like my FMP if you want me to do a blog post on my portfolio and how I done it, I would be happy to do so. And these are a few of the pictures I had put in there which I am really happy over and one day I could be taking these pictures for a living! 

So if you have any questions about college if you are starting in September or anything else drop me a comment! And if you have just finished school, college or uni let me know what your highlights were or your experience! So yeah I'm back in the blogging world and hopefully can keep it up over the summer as I have a tonne of awesome ideas to share with you!

Denim - Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Trend

I would have to say I am a denim lover even though I only wear jeans but still, after researching into this trend which I saw on the runways for S/S 2015 I am definitely in love with all the tailored pieces, lots ripped and patched jeans. There was everything from dress to shirts and jeans, designers have totally re-designed denim in a whole new experience. One trend I am so excited to see for this year is the 70's flared vibe that coming back, and yes you know where this is going... flared jeans! To be frank I am in love with them, however I feel that I wont be able to pull them off with my little legs! But if you are a long legged friend get ready to get some high waisted flared jeans with wooden blocked heels and silk blouses. In 2014 it was all about the casual boyfriend Jean that every brand designed, some ripped, some people ripped but this year I feel that the flare could be the new boyfriend!

flares by rougeinlove97 featuring flared denim jeans 

Theres lots of darker denim for the s/s which shocked me, as lighter and white denim are mainly seen throughout this time of year! High-waisted dark denim flares are a staple and could be a new smart daytime update on pencil skirts. My favourite denim skirts seen for this ear is the A-line button down ones, they are now seen every where on the high street from Newlook to ASOS. Alexa Chung was inspire by these skirts and made her own AG Denim collection which is flawless! You could pair these skirts with a high neck polo t-shirt to add to the 70's vibe much like the flares! Here's some of my favourites that you can get from high-street and designer, they vary from mini to knee length so there's a wide section to chose from!

Button Down Skirts by rougeinlove97 

The next denim trend is one that I love and that is dungarees and I actually own a pair myself! Dungarees are so much fun and easy to move about in so whats not to love! They may make you look and feel like a child as well as a factory worker but if you style it right you can get them on point! To work with the 70's style you could pair with a blouse and chunky wooden heels or wedges. I like to pair mine with a simple crop top or a bardot style of the shoulder crop top. But if were to wear them with converse's you could totally set off the 90's grunge look.

These are a few of my favourite trends to do with denim, but there is an endless list like denim dresses, suits, kick flares and girlfriend jeans. So as I've shared the trends these are a few designers that I have been loving on the Spring/Summer runways and have embraced the denim too!

So what are your guys thoughts an opinions on this trend? and is there any other trends you are loving for this year? I hope you enjoyed this post as well as found it helpful! If you have any post requests let me know below as well!

Emma

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Michael Kors Spring 2015 Ready-To-Wear Collection

Michael, Michael, Michael Kors oh where do I start! This man is my most favourite fashion designers of all time, everything he designs is beyond beautiful and if I was rich enough I would buy every piece! And it will happen one day! So I thought I'd share the love with you, by showing you his Spring/Summer 2015 collection, which in every aspect blew me away. Those sun glasses in the picture below oohh I want me some of them and that girl in the back in black below kinda looks like Keira Knightley... or is that just me??

To start with Michael had a lot of inspiration behind his designs which helped with the shape, colour, texture and form of the garments and accessories he designed. Mainly he was inspired from the post war spring time in the 50's and you can clearly see the classic 50's silhouettes especially in the skirts. He wanted to convey the optimism which came about after the War, and I really think he has with the colours and prints which make his collection very vivid and sunny, which defiantly puts a smile on my face! The patterns are what I love most, they catch your eyes which the bold and vibrant colours and on patterns which have more than one colour he chose to contrast so each colour can be seen and have their own chance to shine!

“THE COLOR PALETTE IS INSPIRED BY A GARDEN COMING TO LIFE—BLOOMING WISTERIA AND DREAMY DAFFODILS, LAWN GREEN AND PRETTY PEONY PINKS, AND WHO DOESN’T DREAM ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL BLUE SKY?”

Going on from the inspiration of the 50s he also chose this because he feels that spring is all about re-birth and what better way to represent that than the 50's as it was a new light from the war and all about optimism!

So the show started with a handful of white garments which has lace, crochet detailing, they are very simple, clean and chic which I love!

The show continues bringing out navy's and yellows which obviously completion each other so well, with some garments having leather detailing as well! Floral prints as well as strips and chequered prints also graced Michael Kors' runway effortlessly as well. Although there was lots of bright colours on the prints, garments which didn't have any prints saw a more nude natural tone some even black and white mono chrome, however all the pieces flowed together.

My favroite outfit by far was worn by the amazing Victoria Secret model Candice and she totally worked this outfit! This would be somthing I would totally wear and the leather straps which wrap around the waist to a belt round the waist. 

Let me know what your favourite outfit is from his collection and any fashion trends you are loving for spring so far! 

Emma 

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Avon Glimmerstick Diamonds Eyeliner Review

If you don't know already I am a huge fan of Avon products and on my blog already reviewed a few of their products which you can read here if ya want -Avon Ultra Colour Absolute Lipstick In Smooth Plum and Avon Nailwear Pro+ and Nail Gems. So recently I got two of their new eyeliners in their Glimmerstick Diamonds rage. The two colours I got were Smokey Diamond and Twilight Sparkle.

So what I love straight away about these eyeliners and Avon eyeliners in general is that they are twist up ones which makes everything so much easier. The packaging really nice its slim and has a band round the bottom so you know what the colour is straight away. I also really like the diamonds on it too! The only problem with twist up eyeliners is that you don't know how much product is in there but for me one of these had lasted me a really long time using it day in and out. 

The quality is amazing, with the soft and creaminess it still says on and never smudges! I love applying eyeliner on my waterline however most of the time it either fades away or smudges onto my lash line. But these last all day and stay wherever you apply! Both of them are absolutely fantastic they glide on super easy and you can get precious line or smudged effect.

As they are super soft and creamy, the eyeliner is smooth so you don't get any pulling or tugging on the skin when applying and can be applied in one stroke with out having to go over and over again! The colours are very gentle and go with any look  they have good definition but its not as harsh as just a black eyeliner which is nice to switch up from time to time. As well as adding that extra sparkle to your eyes, which catches the light more than you would think! The other colours you can get are,

The price of these eyeliners are rather reasonable at £6 as they are easy to apply, great consistency, very pigmented and stays on all day! However at the moment they are on the Avon website for only £3.10 so if you want to get your self some now is the time! 

Avon Glimmerstick Eyeliners

So I hope you liked this review if you have tried this eyeliners let me know what your thoughts are on them below, until next time have a lovely day,

Emma

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Missguided Wishlist

Never have I ever brought anything from Missguided but I always find my self on their website  adding tonnes of clothes onto my basket hoping someone would come a long and be like, oh ill buy that for you! But yeah... that's not gonna happen ahah! Anyway on to the topic of this post, I may have a job soon (finally!) So I think the first thing I will do when get my pay check is hop on missguided and buy some goodies! So while I'm waiting for that day to come around I thought I'll do a wishlist of all the things I am loving at the moment on their site. Oohhh and guys missguided's new active wear line... I am in awe of it all!

So this first set is just clothes which I am loving and all of them are in the new in section of missguided so they all should be in stock! If you couldn't tell really I love monochrome prints and just black clothes in general,  I probably should invest in brighter colours. I always get drawn to black more than anything else, anyone get that too? But I think I'm definitely going to get the jumpsuit and the dress with the Greek key design round the hems as that is totally up ma street!

Next is a bunch of coats! I've never really been a coat person,  I just buy one I like and be done with it but I have been wanted to buy more and more because the styles and cuts are so 'Ahhh I gotta have it'!! I'm a huge fan of the boyfriend jackets and I would love to get a longer one to what I have.  The caramel and monochrome checkered ones are on the top of my list to buy!

So saving the best till last is.... wait for it.... MISSGUIDED'S ACTIVE! Omg can we just take a moment to appreciate it! Okay now the moments taken let's talk about it, the patterns, prints, designs, shapes, graphics and slogans are all on point may I say. Definitely going to get my hands of some of them, especially the cloudy blue printed bra and leggings! One of my resolutions was to get fit and I think wearing pretty sports wear will make me more motivated to do so, in a weird way aha! 

So leave me your thoughts on missguided's new in clothing and active wear, and also what you want from them! I'm trying to find new sites and shops to shop as so if you have any suggestions leave me a comment too! 

Emma

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OMG I'm Such A Bad Blogger!

So where do I start... god knows aha! Well you may have seen that I haven't blogged in the longest time, and It actually makes me sad thinking about it! I feel like I've kinda let you guys down in a weird way too! But I do first wanna say thank you as I haven't even blogged in over a month and you guys are still reading my blog, commenting and following! Which always helps to inspire me to do more posts. However lately I really haven't had time, and I'll explain why...

So first is pretty much my excuse every time I slack at blogging and that is because of college. I think that is an okay excuse as college is quite important but the work has be really stressful so far this year as it is my final year and next week is my first assessment week. So I've been trying to work my butt off! 

Next is I have been ill a few times, and I'm ill right now! When I'm ill I never get any inspiration and I don't feel motivated, but I am on the mend and I have soooooo many great post ideas and I'm quite excited about them!!  

Lastly I was on TV.... yes tv like what!?!?! So Steve Holden from BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat tweeted me asking if I wanted to film a day in my life and how I use social media. I had a Go-Pro and filmed my day and you get to see how many times I checked my phone and what apps I use most! The team at Newsbeat did a really great job at editing what I film and if you want to see it you can check it out here.... (they picked the best thumbnail of my chins ;) 

So once again sorry for not blogging in a while! But I have a lot played for the rest of the year and its 10 weeks till Christmas and 15 days till Halloween... say what! ;) So hopefully some Halloween tutorials for this year too! So until next time have an awesome amazing day....

Emma

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Fashion Forecast - Autumn 2014 - Festival Folk!

 So to start off with the different trends this Autumn time, (which is always my favourite time for fashion!) it is pretty the Summer festival trend but just transitioned for the colder days! We'll be seeing a lot of the same floral bohemian prints, flowy garments and neutral colours. A lot of different designers have incorporated sheepskin, suede and leather to their collections which adds to the folk look! The prints are very much country inspired, florals and Aztec type prints which are usually embroidered onto the garment.

This look was seen across lots of different runways with such designers as Tommy Hilfiger, Pucci and Burberry Prorsum, which were my favourites!

Tommy Hilfigers collection is more casual and chilled compare to the other two designers. I really like how everything is very fresh and clean cut, there's nothing too floaty and the garments are very structured. Leather, sheepskin and suede was see throughout the collection, especially within his coats and jackets like above. I also like how he has used very Autumnal colours but adds in the odd teal blue, and vibrant orange which catches your eyes instantly! There was only a few distinctive patterns in the collection, the first obvious one is checkers and tartan like above. I love how each one has different sized lines/squares and how there are multiple colours. The second pattern is the Aztec print, but only subtly, which helps to give that ski wear look.

Next is Pucci which is a lot more glam, with the dresses being heavily embroidered and with much wilder prints. There is a lot of fur being seen, from a small amount on the collar to a whole coat or vest being made. I love the intricate and detailed patterns, which takes a very geometric form, I also like the colour combinations they used in the prints. However, I do feel that some of the prints can be too much especially on the jumpsuit in picture no.6 I feel like only the top or bottom should have a print and the other be a block colour to even it out! The colours are very neutral, a lot of dark browns are used and mostly with the leather. They have also added the vibrant orange just like Tommy Hilfigers, this colour could be very big this Autumn!

Lastly its Burberry which never fail to impress me! I've seen a lot of ponchos in this collection which I really like as they have re-invented it with new prints and fabrics, my favourite one is suede on one side and fur on the other. Burberry's garments are a lot more flowy than the other two, which is nice to see, the have the bohemian shape and colours but with an abstract print. I like the tone of yellow which they have incorporated as I didn't see it too much and I kinda like it especially with the floral print they paired with it. 

So do you guys like this trend for Autumn, what's your thoughts on it? Let me know below! Also who's your favourite collection you've seen for A/W 2014? I hope you liked this post and don't forget to follow me on GFC or Bloglovin so you don't miss my next fashion forecast so you know the other trends for this Autumn! Until next time have an awesome amazing day...

Emma
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