A Few Faves

Hi everyone!

Back again to share a few of my favorite things with you all!

Risotto has been a real go-to comfort food recently. This Chicken Risotto looks delish! 

Always a fan of the Midi-Skirt, this Woven Midi-Skirt in Crepe from ASOS is gorgeous! A must have trans-seasonal piece.

Having recently cut my hair this length, I've been loving the tousled and textured look. An easy hairstyle that takes minutes!

Last but not least, RIP to the wonderful Robin Williams, someone who brought laughter and happiness to many. 

Hope everyone has a fabulous day.

Elise xo

August Fashion Faves

Hi guys!

Long time no see! Things have been so hectic over the past few months with starting back at school after a busy two week holiday and I've been neglecting this blog a bit! I decided what better way to come back than with a monthly favorites! Here we go!

Girly mixed with Grunge

I love the idea of of mixing different styles together. The gorgeously feminine black pleated midi skirt (which you all know i love) paired with a slouchy grey muscle tee and causal slip-on sneakers is the perfect day look for going out to lunch with friends, a cute casual date or a trip to the grocery store!

Mom Jeans

I love that these have come back into style! So much more comfortable than the classic skinny jean, really casual and can be worn dressed up with a pair of fun heels and a silk blouse or dressed down with some converse and a roughed up graphic tee, Purchase here

Patterned Pants

These pants are great to dress up a casual tee and pumps. So many styles are available to take you through the seasons and are great to spice up a work outfit with a basic blazer, a fun afternoon or evening date with just a quick shoe and jacket change! This would have to be my favorite piece this month.

Hope you enjoyed this months faves!

Elise xo

July Fashion Faves

Hope everyone has been having a great month so far! Its still a little early, but here are some of my current fashion favorites for July. Enjoy!

T-Shirt Dresses

The perfect staple item that i have been seeing around so much recently. Perfect for any season (depending on where you are in the world) as they are great on their own for the more summery months, and easy to layer with tights and a jacket for autumn/winter. Such a classic, simple clothing item which suits every body type. 

Midi-Skirts

Another great piece that can be styled to suit the season. I love pairing it as above, with a great leather jacket to add some structure to the skirts delicate silhouette. Also great with a casual tank top tucked in and a cardigan and sandals for early spring or those cooler summer evenings. Love that the Midi-Skirt has come back into style, a nod to the 1940's after the flop in the 70's when they tried to give the now loved Midi a comeback.

Bright Sneakers

These fluorescent pink Nike's add a fun element to a very monochromatic outfit that is not only comfortable, but stylish. This style of wearing sneakers with outfits other than workout clothing has been seen around quite a lot over the last year, including on fashion designer Alexander Wang's niece Aila!

 

Hope you have enjoyed seeing a few of my fashion favorites from this month! 

Have a wonderful day!

Elise xo

How to Style: Blazers

I love blazers. They add a touch of sophistication to a simple jeans and tee shirt, and can tone down a cocktail dress. They are so versatile and are, in my opinion, a must-have in every woman's closet. Here are some of my favorite ways of styling blazers:

Casual Sophistication

By adding this simple black blazer to a basic tee shirt, tucked into ripped denim it gives this outfit a more structured look, while keeping it casual. With simple white converse, a few bangles and a black bag this outfit would be perfect for a casual date, or lunch with friends.

Simple Elegance

This outfit would be perfect for a simple evening date or a casual work outfit. A simple white blazer, graphic tee, black jeans and sparkly ballet flats, paired with a big statement necklace and black tote makes this the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance.

Dressing it up

By pairing your blazer with a cocktail dress (whether it be a slip dress, shift style, anything) and heels it makes this a perfect look for events where you need to be dressed up, but by still keeping it simple and tailored. Perfect for weddings, dinner dates and parties. This would have to be my favorite way of wearing blazers and i have definitely worn this type of look to many events.

Extra notes:

Try different patterns, floral, stripes etc. Makes a simple outfit have more depth.

Belting your blazer or cuffing it can change the look entirely, play around with the silhouette!

So those are just a few  of my favorite ways of styling the classic blazer. Hope this has given you some inspiration. Have a great day!

Elise xo

(pictures not mine unless otherwise specified)

The Backstory: Primp and Wanderlust

Hi everybody,

I don't know how many people actually read this blog, but if you are here, welcome! I created this blog late August of 2013, and since then I've really done little with it. But I have decided I'm going to start getting back into things over here on Primp and Wanderlust! 

Here's a bit of a back story behind the blog:

So I'm just your classic teenage girl, just beginning to find out who I am. I (like many other young girls) have always wanted to do something within the fashion industry and for the longest time I have thought about starting up a blog, just to share my thoughts about style and other various things to do with fashion. I can spend hours in my room just styling outfits, flicking through fashion magazines, creating mood boards and trawling the internet for style inspiration. Ever since I can remember it's been a mild obsession to say in the least. When trying to come up with a name for this blog, I was trying to think of things that I loved, which are getting dressed up and learning about and travelling to other countries. So that is how I got 'Primp' and 'Wanderlust'.

One of teachers asked me this year what I wanted to be, and I said to him, "Well, my dreams are a little unrealistic, and I don't think I'd ever make it, but I'd love to become a stylist." he said to me, "Why do you think that's an unrealistic dream? You can do anything if you are passionate enough, you just have to get a little inspiration, why don't you start a blog?". So here I am. We're starting up again. I'm a sixteen year old student in little old New Zealand (A place i like to call 'Narnia' since nobody knows where we are), in love with fashion, good food, photography and has dreams of travelling the world. That's me in a nutshell.

Hope you'll join me on this journey as I delve into the world of blogging, sharing posts about fashion, life and loves.

Elise xo

A Few Faves

Hi everyone!

I hope you've all had great weeks and are excited for the weekend!

I just wanted to quickly share with you a few of my favorite things at the moment. Enjoy!

Simple Heels

 I love basic heels in neutral colors as they are so versatile and easy to wear.

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Peonies.

These would have to be one of my all-time favorite flowers. I love how they have such a subtle fragrance and they are really delicate looking.

I love a good salad! This Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad looks delicious, a definite recipe I want to try in the near future.

I saw this on Pinterest the other day and i love it. Reminds me to appreciate the little things.

Hope you all make the most of your weekend! 

Elise xo

(Not my pictures unless otherwise specified)

How to Style: Maxi Skirts

Hi everybody!

I have been loving maxi skirts a lot over the recent months. They are so forgiving, no matter what your shape, they can be worn dressy or casual and work no matter the season. Here are a few of my favorite ways of styling them:

Slouchy and Casual

This is my favorite way of wearing maxi skirts. A casual cotton blend skirt paired with a slouchy tee, sandals or converse and simple, delicate jewellery. Perfect for a lazy day at home, a casual lunch with friends or the grocery run.

Extra Note:

Throw on a leather jacket and black booties for an edgier look.

Comfy Girly

Perfect for the crisp early springtime or early autumn, a cozy neutral cropped sweater with a floaty pale floral skirt and little brown booties. Love this look for a cute afternoon date, or for out shopping with friends.

Dressy Glam

I love love love this look. I love the gorgeous emerald green maxi skirt, its voluminous yet flattering. Paired with a long sleeve cropped tee, big statement necklace and a dark lip, its perfect for a late event, such as a evening wedding or holiday party.

Extra Notes:

Play with different fabrics to achieve different styles. Try tulle for a really feminine look or a stretch knit for a casual vibe.

Hope you get some inspiration on how to include the maxi skirt into your own wardrobe.

Elise xo

(Pictures not my own unless otherwise specified)