Midi Skirt Disaster

Midi Skirt by emilyrodgers18 featuring ballet shoes

You must have noticed the midi skirts at the moment, my favourites are in Topshop. There's something 50's Givenchy glamour about them. I tried a few on, but settled on this light pink one from Dorothy Perkins because of its price (£20) and its colour. In essence, this should be a cute little outfit for a winter dinner in a fur coat. In reality? It looks awful. 

The skirt was not at all what I expected when it came in the post, the colour is completely different from the picture, its a brighter pink, and the fabric is thin and cheap looking. I mean, it is cheap, but you can buy stuff in Primark, which when asked where its from and you say Primark, they go "OH MY GOD, WHATT?! I CAN NEVER FIND ANYTHING LIKE THAT IN THERE!"

So there was no excuse. 

In this day and age, where online shopping is so popular, and the line between bricks and mortar and websites is getting rapidly smaller, being able to see a product up close and know what you're getting for your money is a bonus. When it still doesn't look like the picture after zooming in and examining it on the web, and you've paid a good few quid to get it delivered, or schlepped through the shoppers to get it from click and collect, this is somewhat less impressive. 

But I guess there's an essence of mystery about it, hit and miss, and when you hit, you feel accomplished, when you miss, its just a ball ache to return. 

Has anyone else bought a midi this season? Where from? I'm still on the look out after this disaster! 

Summer Outfit

Summer by emilyrodgers18 featuring vintage jewelry

I always like playing around with mood boards, and this is an outfit I made, which I like, and hope to be wearing soon when the sun finally shows up. 

The dress is from Cow, which was my all time favourite shop in manchester. You can access their website here. It's one of those shops where all the stuff is vintagey and thrifty and it smells like your nans attic, and you feel like you've stepped into a macklemore/house indy convention, and I love it. 

The bag is from Boohoo surprisingly, I love the tapestry fabric pattern and it reminds me of a bag I bought from urban outfitters years ago and still love as much today. 

These items are pretty full on pattern and colour, so the rest is fairly simple. 

Ballin'

I had my Summer Grad Ball at the Hilton last Saturday, so naturally thought I'd share the experience with you all.

It was a glamourous evening, with a glass of free champers on arrival, a 3 course meal, and a D-Jay to finish off. 

Being on a fashion course you can only imagine the parade we were expecting, girl after girl dressed to the nines. Some with loubi's, some carrying Chanel, and the not so subtle stares from head to toe, with a "what does she look like?" or "that dress does NOT suit her" to follow. 

Yes, it was bitchy.

My dress was from ASOS, it was a bargain I thought at £55, however having sent it to Jersey by accident (home), and my Mum having to send it back here, it got a nice VAT charge, which I was fuming about! 

I had my hair highlighted, and curled it myself (v.proud) and did my nails (below) and did my make up using my Benefit 'Primpcess" kit. 

I even wore heels! 

All in all it was a lovely send off, I even had a dance with my finance teacher!

Below is a mood board of the accessories and things I used for the night.

Ball by emilyrodgers18 featuring chinese laundry pumps

Goodbuy - Missguided Dress

A few posts ago I did a mood board showing a Missguided dress that I had ordered. 

After a bit of trouble with delivery it came on the day (yesterday) of my friends birthday 'do' and luckily it fit so I wore it. 

One of my blogging pet hates is shoddy quality outfit pictures, so I am not proud of this, especially as its my first! 

The dark background, the fact it was taken on my phone, as well as the fact I was a little worse for wear by this point doesn't make for good viewing, but you guys get the gist I'm sure. 

However, I promised you guys a photo and here it is. 

I have to admit the dress is lovely and definitely a good buy.

Hope you guys like it!

Embellished Topshop

I found this gem in the Topshop sale reduced by £70! 

£100 to £30. 

And although it was beautiful, when I tried it on, I understand why. 

The intricate beading was fraying and becoming loose, and there were large sections missing. 

It would take a bit of work to make it look newish and that would take the work of my mum, but sadly I'm at uni, so it failed to pass the debit card cut. 

Sad times. 

Geek Squad

Geek Squad by emilyrodgers18 on Polyvore

After seeing these tops become more and more popular online and in the shops, I got a bit of nail inspo and recreated them on nails! 

This post really should be on my sister blog Stray Nails (link above) but I love this design so much I thought I would share it on here instead. 

The design was so so easy and simple, just using black and white pens to make the letters over a base coat. 

You could also try writing 'dweeb' 'loser' which are popular tee slogans and the colour combo's are endless!

Hope you like them and give them a try! 

Celliana Wishlist

Celliana are a website based costume and statement piece jewellery company. 

Each design is well though out, original and edgy with a hint of seasonal trend and guaranteed to set off any outfit. 

They have been featured in a stack of mags (how I got to know them) and are climbing the fash ladder quickly.

These are my favourite pieces from the collection, and after having a sneaky peak at the sale I may have to treat myself!

The necklaces are my absolute favourites, I would wear any of them with an oversized jumper, some skinnies and a top knot (and some shoes, obvs. Unless I was feeling particularly hobbit-like that day).

Applying one would boost the style scale up a good few notches to a seemingly simple outfit.

Celliana Wishlist by emilyrodgers18 featuring a collar necklace

They also have fab comps on their social media pages, so get liking and tweeting ladies!

NYE Outfit

Hi Guys, 

I just bought this very sparkly skirt from Missguided and thought it would be great for New Year's Eve. Might be a bit early to start thinking about it, but I'm sure you all are! 

Sparkles are always big around the holidays, something to do with festivities and parties I think. 

I put together a little outfit of what would I think would look great with this ensemble and here it is... 

NYE Outfit by emilyrodgers18 featuring mimco

I never ever wear heels, not that I dont want to, just being 6 foot tall is a bit of a hinderance! 

I loveee these peep toe ankle boots, they make it look a bit more wintery than just plain black heels. 

The long sleeved crop top is very 90's (which is very now) and covers up some skin, classiness and warmth preserved, as well as complimenting the peplum with a bit of midriff, but not too much! 

Some contrast nails would set off the colours a bit more, a chose this shimmery red because its a darker colour and the shimmer matches the skirts texture.

I'm also loving nude lipstick at the moment. I bought some from Boots today, got home and had left it in the shop! so sad. 

Smokey eyes would look great with the colours and perfect if you're going out. 

Light jewellery would top it off, but not too much as the skirt is already the statement piece. 

Finally a bit of bubbly and you're set for the New Year! 

This would also make a great Christmas party outfit.

I was going to save it for NYE but I know I'll be tempted to wear it next week for the end of term! 

Hope you like it!