OOTD

OOTD by emilyhouse featuring a brown long sleeve shirt

OOTD

OOTD by emilyhouse featuring black ballet flats

I love this shirt, mainly because of the pattern. At £12.99 it's a steal so how can you go wrong. It reminds me a lot of the Topshop unique a/w 12 pattern too which i think makes me like it even more!

The perfect little... Christmas dress?

Long time no blog hey? I promise you this is the last apology you will be getting off me for the fact I'm a rubbish blogger! Uni has finally settled down, I say settled down I have two assignments due in two weeks time but who doesn't love a little bit of procrastination now and again? So, whilst I take a break from fighting with this essay I will try to entertain you by doing a much-needed post! 

After being at work all weekend and having the question "So what are you wearing to the Christmas party?" thrown at me at least a dozen times I realized I had absolutely no idea what I was going to wear. Although, I was going with a black pencil skirt and a sheer peplum top with a red velvet baroque pattern, but after I had to put together an impromptu Halloween costume that’s out the window because, well no one wants a vampire at the Christmas party do they? I tend to be one of those people who sort of throw something together at the last minute and ends up pulling out the little black dress that has been ever so faithful to me throughout the years. But I have vowed that this Christmas that will all change! So, I am now on the hunt for the, it seems, somewhat illusive PFD- Perfect Festive Dress.

Now, if you’re like me and on a fairly tight budget you may have a harder time than others locating your PFD. I for example started where I imagine most people would, the local shopping center, I have looked high and low and still found, well, diddley squat. So now in lieu of my procrastination I have put down my book on ‘Realism in Contemporary Children’s Literature’ to adopt a new mission. Online shopping! Now brace yourself, if you take this route you may be in for hours of slogging through various websites in the hope that something might scream out at you. Although, it helps when you know exactly what you’re looking for.

For example one of the girls I work with is thinking black sequin dress. Now I have been down this road before and lets just say flash photography is not my friend on a good day and neither is it with sequins on. So I for one am planning to stay clear of the sparkle this year. Velvet is one of my much loved favorites for this season, it’s just something about the texture, I mean who doesn’t want to dress on red or green velvet the one time of year they can get away with it? Lace is always nice, but then again I don’t see it being all that festive. Although saying that I have just spotted a gold dress with red lace that would fit the bill perfectly. Unfortunately £60 is a little out of my price range but a nice try from Topshop. Asos has failed me because I just cant stomach the sheer amount of items on the website and Urbaoutfitters has once again proven that it is horrendously overpriced. I’m getting so stressed I’m tempted to just forget it and go right back to my essay.

Looks like it might be a Christmas miracle if I ever find what I’m looking for. Jesus Christ all this and I still haven’t picked out my shoes.

Growing up already?

You may remember of you have read a few posts back that I not too long ago I posted the idea of my style eventually turning 'Grunge to Grown-up' and surprisingly I think it is already beginning to be a transition. Don't get me wrong I'm still fully in love with my army jacket and distressed shorts but today I picked up a jacket from H&M that might be hinting to a more grown up style.

After Discovering Lana Del Rey's album I haven't been able to get enough so when I found out she was going to be the face of a campaign for H&M you can only imagine my excitement. I browsed over the promo images and wasn't overly impressed. However, I did spot this little beauty...

The 'Biker Blazer',simply gorgeous don't you think ?

I spotted it down at my local store and fell instantly in love. But they didn't have my size, and I'm not joking, I almost cried with disappointment! But luckily 4 days later I popped back to bath and snapped it up for £24.99 and if you ask me that's a bargain.

The reason I say it might be my 'transition' from grunge to grown-up is because, well, it has a bit of both. Not only is it the style and fit of your average biker jacket but it has a bit of a grown-up twist being a kind of tweed effect and coated with a metallic silver speckles to give it a fun edge.

But regardless of the fact i don't ever really want to grow up, it has to be one of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe! I would grab one fast if your interested because it's sold out pretty much everywhere!

Grunge vs. Grown-up

Recently I've been thinking a lot about fashion, my age and my style. Now I know I'm not old old but I've been thinking about how long I can continue to dress the way I dress. 5 years 10 years? who knows. 

I have two different styles as it is but I wonder whether the second part of my style which is more structured and feminine will develop into the one that I wear when I'm over the age of 30.

Grungy and edgy is the way I would describe my style most of the time. Then again when I really stop to think about it my every day look does sometimes fall into a more clean cut style. But, right now the pieces in the more grungy 'collection' feel much more fitted to the person I am right now. 

Me at 30+? Who knows but I can definitely see this as possible. With these clothes fitting so well into the second half as my style I expect this half will grow to take over the more grungy style that dominates my wardrobe now.

What do you think your style will develop into? Its such an odd thing to imagine and I'm probably completely wrong because 10 years ago I would never of guessed how I dress now, but then again I was 9, and I have a little bit of an advantage now as I know SO much more about fashion than I did back then. Although maybe it will be Grunge to Grown-up like this after all...

Wish List

Wish List by emilyhouse featuring black cat eye sunglasses

Matchy matchy

After creating my last couple of posts and looking through a number of fashion magazines I stumbled across some styling that I am head over heals in love with. Matching! That's right matching having a crop top that is exactly the same pattern and colour as your skirt or shorts is, in my opinion, an amazing way to embrace summer style.

I come across the first outfits looking through skirts to match with a peplum top a few days ago and instantly fell in love with the pattern and after having a quick browse of hm.com  I found the matching shorts and crop top which have made it onto my wish list meaning I will soon be picking them up and spending my hard earned cash.

Crop tops have become one of my go to pieces for this summer and I can't get enough of them paired with high waisted trousers, skirts or shorts. I think the fact they let you expose that tinny strip of skin around your waist makes me like them even more. This is yet another reason why I love this trend so much, it incorporates all my summer favourites form bold print to crop tops to high waists. 

Its not all about bright pattern so if that's not your thing I found these darker patterns selling in Topshop. With one being simple and the other a little bit more interesting they show that there is something for everyone. But although both of these outfits sport the full skirt with a little added detail they look worlds apart from one another. I love the cut out details that are everywhere this season but only at topshop have I seen them be used on the front of pieces, but I think its a great way to expose skin in a very sexy way.

And hey if you want to go the whole hog why not add a matching pair of shoes!?

Home Time Haul...

Every time I make a trip home to see my mum we always go for a shopping trip together so this is simply the outcome from one of those trips!

 Coated Jeans-newlook(sale)-£11.00

Maxi Skirt-Primark-£10.00

I really wanted a new pair of jeans and black is my go to colour so when I found these coated jeans in the sale at newlook I got very excited as I was going to buy them full price but by the time I got round to it they were out of stock. They are a perfect alternative to plain jeans and just add a bit of interest to a basic outfit. The maxi skirt is a bit of an odd story its actually a size 12 and as a size 6-8 I would recommend trying it on before you buy if your interested in picking one up.

bikini-Primark-total £8.00

When I spotted (pardon the pun) this spotty dark blue/purple and white bikini in Primark instantly knew it was coming home with me! I have been searching for one just like this for months. I love the retro almost 50s feel to it and for £8.00 for top and bottoms how can you go wrong. All I need now is an excuse to wear it.

Crop Tops-Primark(sale)-£3.00 to £1.00

Mint tee-H&M-£6.99

These little crop tops were a steal at £1.00 and I already own two others they're the perfect thing to put on with  high waisted shorts on a hot day. I also picked up this plain mint t-shirt. I have been looking for one for ages and noticed this one out the corner of my eye in H&M and couldn't resist it, I really have an obsession with mint and red at the moment.

Knitted Black Vest-H&M-£7.99

Peplum Top-Primark-£8.00

I bought another knitted vest from H&M the white one was everywhere on YouTube for a while and after purchasing it I had to buy the black and the orange version for my mum because she loved it too! The peplum trend is something I'm planning on doing a sort of look book for soon and this is the top I'm going to style. I was amazed at the quality of this top its something I would expect to find in Topshop for £30.00+ not Primark for £8.00. It has to be one of the best buys of this year.

I'm loving...

I adore Motelrocks jeans and they are now on everyone's radar with the infamous black and white striped jeans! But strangely it isn't the most famous pair that I'm after but the pinkest of the bunch. Its rather odd me wanting something pinkish but I cant help it they are just gorgeous!

OOTD: Midi-dress

Ok, so here is just a tiny outfit of the day with something I picked up recently in the sale. I think I said it in my 7 deadly sins tag but me and midi-dresses have a bit of a love hate relationship. But today was definitely love more than hate. So... 

This is the dress in question its pretty similar to the ones I have seen dotted around my local Topshop but this one is from Dorothy Perkins sale it was originally £19.99 reduced to £10.20 in the sale and with 15% student discount too, which meant I couldn't not pick it up!

It was pretty cold today so I paired my dress with a plain black cardigan, scarf, leather jacket and boots to keep me warm in the cold and rain.

For accessories the standard rings I always wear, backpack, little hamsa hand bracelet (I swapped the watch from the video with the bracelet) and a necklace I bought in a charity shop and DIYed.

OOTD: Midi-dress

What I'm wearing:

Bracelt - DIY and ebay - £1

Leather jacket - Topshop - £55

Dress - Doroty Perkins - £10.20

Scarf - 99p Store - £0.99

Backpack - Topshop - £36

Belt - (old) Primark - £1

Boots - (old) River Island - £30

Necklace - Charity shop DIY - £1

Rings - Gift or Charity shop - £8-£20

7 Deadly Sins Fashion Tag.

I've seen a lot of people doing this tag and I really enjoy watching it so I thought I would have a go. If you don't already know I have a YouTube fashion and beauty channel, its fairly new but there are at-least 3 videos going up a week from now on so if you like them be my guest ans subscribe it means a lot to me that you all read my blog so I would love for you to be apart of my videos too!


Right so I am planning for every video I put up to add a parallel blog post because not everyone like YouTube videos so this way no one misses out. I hope you enjoy all this as much as I do!


Here goes...


1. GREED: What is your most inexpensive fashion item? What is your most expensive?

My cheapest piece has to be  black vest tops I wear all the time from Primark they didn't make them this year which was really annoying because well they are the most useful and most worn thing in my wardrobe.

My most expensive is a really hard one because I really don't like spending loads of money on things but it would have to be a toss between my Topshop winter coat or Leather jacket.

2. WRATH: What fashion item do you have a love/hate relationship with? What has been the hardest to get?

I have a definite love hate relationship with midi dresses I adore them but some days I just think they make me look ridiculous hence why I only have one!

Hardest thing to find as to be my black Topshop backpack It was sold out for months in all stores but ebay saved the day once again!

3. GLUTTONY - What fashion item do you have the most of? Which item do you wear the most?

Denim high waisted shorts and skinny jeans without a doubt! I have about 10 of each its ridiculous, I can't stop wearing them. 

4. SLOTH: What fashion item do you neglect, due to laziness?

My flatforms I find them a struggle to walk in and they need wearing in because they kill my feet so I just don't tend to wear them!

5. PRIDE: What fashion item gives you the most self confidence?

I think any girl will say its a stunning dress and a great pair of heels, I think I felt most confident at my cousins wedding in a knee length dress!

6. LUST: What attributes do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?


This is an odd one but if your talking fashion I like a rugged style best, a man in slim fitting jeans is always good. But as long as they are confident, lovely and have their own sense of style I'm happy :)

7. ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift? 


God anything really but at the moment the either a Levi denim jacket, club master ray-bans or some triangle earrings I spotted yesterday in Urban outfitters!

Apologies for the hideous screen shot! 

Spring/Summer style ideas

If spring/summer ever arrives in my city this will be what I was wearing!

Spring/Summer style ideas by emilyhouse featuring Topshop tops

Lust List!

Lust List! by emilyhouse featuring hot denim shorts

OOTD

Ok, so just a quick one. It's been such a crazy week I haven't even had time to sit down and when I do get a second I'm so tired I just sleep haha. So here is my favourite outfit from this week so far!

t-shirt - Primark / neclaces - DIY and Wallis / skirt - River island / jacket - Topshop / bag - H&M / shoes - Newlook

What do you think?

Lust item of the moment!

H&M trousers- £12.99

I have to say these are one of the items that I am lusting after for this spring summer and I think that they will definitely be the next thing I buy! Not only are they incredible but an absolute bargain. Well done to H&M.

My Room.

I'm becoming quite proud of the way I have decorated my pin-boards at uni. I do tours for potential students so have lots of chances to show off my handy work which is fun. From the way everything is put up I think you can tell I love mood boards. So, this I guess is pretty much my massive mood board full of fashion, beauty and general life!

I really have no point in this post. I've already said that I love to be nosey and am always wondering how people decorate the place they live. Whether it's their entire house or just their room, it's interesting to me to see how people like to decorate. I think it tells you a lot about people, and it's just fascinating too me.

So forgive me if you think this is a load of rubbish, it's just something I like to know! :)

Adding Colour for Spring?

So university work has been taking up a huge amount of my time recently and to be honest with you I should be doing work now, but I feel its time for a break! The sun as come out here and it's definitely getting warmer; it almost feels like spring. Which has got me thinking its time to break out in a little bit of colour. If you know me you will be all too aware that I love black, grey and white and that these are the tones that make up the majority of my wardrobe. You would also be aware I get a lot of stick for wearing such dull colours. So I have taken it upon myself to break into a bit of colour...

trousers - £24.99 Newlook / shirts - birthday gifts Topshop / Jumper- a year old Newlook / shorts- £35 Topshop

These are just a few items that I have been wearing recently to inject a splash of colour into my outfits. Although, after taking this picture I noticed I have a lot of warm tones so i think its time to go get some cooler colours. I have a craving for something patterned and bright blue for some reason, time to go shopping i think.

Clothing haul.

I know I shouldn't of but I did. I was meant to be off shopping this month because its my birthday so I didn't see the point, but, I've gone and done it! In my defence these are things I really 'needed'. If you follow me on twitter you will know that I bought some flatform wedges, and I am head over heals (excuse the pun) in love with them! I repeatedly saw people talking about the ASOS ones but as a student I can't really justify paying £40 for shoes I might not wear too often, so I gave up on them. Until I found these bad boys...

shoes: £24.99 - H&M

I am in love they are, in my opinion, 10 times nicer than the ASOS ones with their leather wedge and swede shoe. When I spotted them in my local H&M you can't even imagine my excitement, especially when I saw the price.

I then went out with my wonderful flat mates (who are a terrible influence on my spending ban btw) for a little shopping trip to town and ended up picking out a few things on my wish lists.

I've been eyeing up this leather jacket for the longest time and thought as I have £50 to spare this month from my wages I would treat myself to an early birthday present. I also don't own a leather jacket, and as a wardrobe staple I think you will all agree this purchase was very much necessary.

leather jacket: £50 (with student discount) - Topshop

The second to last thing I picked up is yet another thing I've been lusting after for the past month. The speckled t-shirt dress from Topshop, which I found out today comes in six other colours (that means more money spending on my part). I love this little dress so so much it's unbelivably versatile which means i can justify buying it, and well it helps that its really pretty.

dress: £25 - Topshop

I also went out today and bought these gorgeous earrings. How lovely are these, I can't get over how in love with them I am!

earrings: £5 -Topshop

I've noticed from moving to uni that one, I definitely have an unhealthy addiction to shopping, two, that I spend way to much money on clothes and three, that its so much more satisfying to buy something your over the moon in love with than something you just like. Which has lead me to the conclusion that unless I have put a piece of clothing or, a pair of shoes on my wish list (I keep one updated on my phone) and they have stayed there for over 2 weeks I am not allowed to buy them. I'm hoping this new method of shopping will save me money, slow my addiction and in the long term get me a wardrobe that I absolutely adore. Oh, and I'm still sticking to my 'if I wear this once for every pound it cost me its totally worth it!' As you can see I'm very good at justifying my spending haha.

summer wish list

summer wish list by emilyhouse featuring peep toe high heels

I thought I would post a few of my current wish lists from polyvore. Its a bit of a mix of stuff and admittedly most of it is from topshop but I've been a bit addicted to them recently! Although, I also have been attracted to American Apparel and Urban Outfitters so maybe those wish lists will come later. Along with maybe a makeup one too. Apologies also that it is mainly all black, grey or white, those are the only colours I'm wearing at the moment.