Trends: Denim

Hi everyone

Recently I've noticed a huge denim comeback. Far from the classic "James Dean" look of blue jeans and a white tee, denim is back, with people sporting the denim shirts, overalls and of course jacket. Don't we all remember Chad Michael Murray wearing that oversized denim jacket with that sheepskin collar in One Tree Hill ?

Here's a few of my favorite looks:

Navy midi dress, black booties and classic denim jacket

Grey tank, black sandals and denim overalls

Black cape, Grey Tee, black booties and denim button up skirt

Hope this has inspired you to incorporate denim into your wardrobe in new ways!

Elise xo

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How To Style: Black White And Grey

As the seasons change, and it starts to get cooler over here in New Zealand, I start to rely on these three basic colours as the base of most of my outfits. They work well in monochromatic styles, all together and with pops of colour making them super versatile.

Here are a few of my favorite ways of styling these colours:

Black Base.

Black is such a easy colour to wear. Super slimming, easy to wear, and suits everyone's colouring. I love this look with black skinny jeans, open back blouse, felt hat with an oversized grey and white sweater for when it gets chilly. Really casual for a late lunch with friends, or even wear it to the office!

Black and White.

Love this casual look that incorporates one of my favorite things... sneakers. Anything that's stylish, but comfortable is a winner in my book! This simple white shirt, tucked into a black leather-look asymmetric skirt with black and white sneakers and big round sunglasses is the perfect, throw-together look for lunch out, or running errands.

Grey Monochrome.

Love this comfortable but stylish look of all-grey. The slouchy high neck sleeveless top tucked into matching grey wide legged pants is taking the term 'separates' to a new level! Perfect for going out to dinner, or a dressy event. Love it paired with the chunky tan heels and bright red lip to break it up a bit.

Hope this has given you a bit of inspiration for styling those neutral pieces together!

Elise xo

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Street Style

Hi everyone, hope you've all been well.

The craziness of the past few months has been insane and what with lacking in inspiration and in time, I have put off  writing up a post.

But nevertheless, I'm back again after a long hiatus, here to share some of my favorite street styles of the moment.

Tweed Coats

A long-time favorite of mine, I'm so glad to see the tweed coat coming back in. This classic cut is sleek and comfortable, making it so easy to wear. I love it paired with this classic chambray and black jeans.

Blanket Capes

With the weather currently transitioning into fall (in New Zealand), i am loving this really easy, throw over blanket cape. So easy to wear and super comfortable, not to mention stylish, worn with leggings or skinny jeans and a t shirt it instantly becomes a trans-seasonal outfit.

Tartan

Another classic print, I love this outfit of a simple tartan skirt and boxy white shirt. Really easy to wear as a flannel tied around your waist with a white tee and skinny jeans, or as a coat over an all black outfit. It gives a cozy, almost lumberjack feel which I love.

Hope you have enjoyed seeing some of my favorite street styles at the moment as we transition to slightly colder weather.

Till next time,

Elise xo

A Few Faves

Hi everybody!

Back again to share some of my favorites from the month of November! 

In love with these beautiful tailored trousers. Slightly textured, these would be perfect for work/business attire and could easily transition for going-out wear. Purchase here.

With the holidays just around the corner, this Caramel Apple Trifle looks like the perfect way to finish off my Thanksgiving dinner!

I love these fold over clutches. Really simple and complements any outfit, as well as being able to hold everything you need (which in my case is quite a lot)! Purchase here.

If you're not excited about your life, change it. Be passionate in everything you do, and you'll live a fulfilled life, with no regrets, and make so many memories worth remembering.

Enjoy the rest of November, Christmas is on the way!

Elise xo

Dreams

Hi everyone!

I wanted to post something a little different today. More of a lifestyle post really. Lately I've been thinking a lot about my future, as I'm coming up to the end of my second to last year of high school, and its been quite a stressful time as I've been trying to figure out subject choices for next year, what I want to do at university etc. And with speaking to guidance and careers counselors, I have been deciding what path I want to take in life. 

I have always loved fashion, from as young as four or five I have loved putting on fashion shows in my room with my twin sister and myself, dressing up all my stuffed animals and styling outfits. As I got older I would sketch pictures of dresses in my diaries and flip through all my mum's magazines looking at all the clothes celebrities wore. But I never felt like the fashion world would be a career path I'd ever enter into. I guess it had never really crossed my mind back then.

Everyone I'm sure has been asked the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?", as a child I would answer silly things like, "A princess!" or the typical (after I'd started school) "A teacher!". But as I was growing up, and starting to try and think seriously about it, I could never come up with anything. In my head I would always be thinking about becoming a fashion designer, but coming from a small country not very well known in the fashion world, apart from maybe supermodel Rachel Hunter (who was married to Rod Stewart for a short time period), I never thought that as being a "solid career choice"). My siblings were coming up with things like lawyers and doctors, and I didn't feel like I was good enough.

After I got through intermediate school (middle school for all you Americans!) and began high school, that was when I really started thinking about it becoming a possibility. I took up sewing classes in school, began to take art subjects including photography, and started thinking about it in a serious way. As I said in my "The Backstory: Primp and Wanderlust" post, I shared my dreams of becoming a stylist with a teacher, who told me it was not at all an unrealistic dream and that I should write a blog. I then started to look into university options and talked with people about how to make this dream become a reality.

So I still have a way to go, with finishing school and then starting my degree, but now that I feel like I have a real purpose and a goal, I can't wait to see how life pans out. Having dreams are important, and following them through is even more so. Do something you're passionate about, I can promise you'll feel better for it.

Elise xo

How To Style: White Tops

A gorgeous fresh white is the perfect year round color. It goes with everything and can be worn as in various ways. Pants, shorts, skirts, jackets and of course the classic white tee.

Here I'm going to show you a few ways of wearing this color on top, textured, layered, casual or dressy. The white top is so versatile and easy to wear throughout the seasons. 

Here are a few of my favorite ways of styling white tops:

Monochromatic

I love black and white. Such a great statement making color combination without being too overwhelming. I love this textured short sleeve sweater. Adds a lot of depth in such a simple piece. Paired with black skinny jeans, booties and some sunnies, this is a great outfit for everyday wear. Can easily be dressed up with some black pointed toe heels and a statement gold necklace.

Dressy Casual

I love this eyelet white tee shirt. A fun alternative to your classic staple.Tucked into some black short and topped off with a black felt hat, this is a look i would wear out to lunch with friends. Switch out the black shorts for a floral skirt to add some color and mix patterns in a subtle way. Amanda Seyfried wore this gorgeous Valentino dress which emulates this style.

Menswear

This simple white v-neck tee with ripped skinny jeans is given a masculine look with this oversized striped blazer. Gives your simple "James Dean" classic look a new vibe. Perfect for casual workwear or afternoon coffee runs.

Hope you've enjoyed these few ways of styling a white top.

Elise xo

A Few Faves

Here are a few of my favorites from this month

This Longline Blazer is a different twist on the classic blazer. Definitely a style I've been loving! Purchase here.

Bliss Balls

I have been obsessed with these little treats recently. So simple to make and so good for you! Gluten free, dairy free, vegan, these are good for just about anyone! You can put in so many different ingredients but these Pecan Pie Bliss Balls look like the perfect sweet treat as pie season comes upon my friends in the states (I would enjoy these anytime of year!)

This half bun and beach wave hairstyle is super cute! Especially now with my hair being shorter, and not always able to go up a ponytail without half of it falling out, this half bun is the perfect solution. Not only is it cute, but super practical to keep hair out of my face.

Saw this a little while ago and it really resonated with me. You do you. As long as you like who you are, it doesn't matter if other people do or not. Live your life for you, not anybody else.

Hope you enjoyed checking out a few of my faves. Have a great day!

Elise xo