Fashion Et Moi

December 4, 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Traveller

Travel wishlist christmas ideas for the traveller

Backpack – HERSCHEL via ASOS

World Map Sticker – TEN STICKERS

Travel Print – ETSY

Paris City Guide – MOLESKIN

Luggage Tag – CATH KIDSTON

Journey Journal – ETSY

Travel Kit – PAPERCHASE

Part four of my Christmas Gifts Ideas series is for your loved ones that love to travel. You can see THE HOME BIRD and Fashionista PART ONE and PART TWO just below. I have chosen a combination of gifts, from useful things to have whilst travelling to things that a traveller might like to have in their home. How awesome is this world map sticker? And I just love that travel print featuring one of my favourite quotes – so true!

Of course guide books and travel journals are always essential when away exploring but the MOLESKIN city guides combine the two. I have included the Paris one here (obvs) but they have over 30 different cities in their collection. I actually had the Paris one when I did my year abroad in Paris and it’s great because the sleek black cover conceals the fact you are looking at a map and there are categorised sections for you to write down places/bars/museums that you like!

My next trip away is to Paris next weekend and I cannot wait! Christmas markets and vin chaud here I come! Where are you going on your next trip and which of these essentials would be the perfect companion?

Izzie x

December 3, 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Home Bird

Wall Mounted Vase – URBAN OUTFITTERS

Cat Cushion – URBAN OUTFITTERS

Gold Pyramid – URBAN OUTFITTERS

“I’m a princess” PJs – ASOS

Letter Mugs – ANTHROPOLOGIE

“Relax & Unwind” Print – DOT CREATES

Deer Bust – ANTHROPOLOGIE

Hello! And welcome back to my Christmas Gift Ideas series – go check out FASHIONISTA PART 1 & PART 2 as well. Well I hope you and your loved ones like turquoise and gold because that seems to be the colour palette I am going for here…an alternative Christmas if you will. Here are some of my top picks for someone who takes pride in their home or someone who prefers snuggling up indoors with a big mug of tea. I had lots more home ideas from the likes of PAPERCHASE, ETSY and THE WHITE COMPANY but they just wouldn’t all fit on this collage – sarry.

I am someone who likes some cute (and admittedly pointless) finishing touches around the house including motivational quotes and this novelty cat cushion – obsessed! I think initial mugs are a nice personal present – although I get angry because the “I” normally looks rubbish or does not exist haha, but from ANTHROPOGLOGIE you can get any letter! Finally you need some loungewear and I love these original PJs from ASOS – go and have a closer look on the website at the “I’m a princess” pattern – so perfect!

How do you like to decorate your home?

Izzie x

December 2, 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Fashionista, Part 2

Grey Coat – &OTHERSTORIES

Red Patterned Blouse – ASOS

Faux Fur Coat – TOPSHOP

Velvet Playsuit – MOTEL ROCKS

Jumper – ASOS

Patterned Shirt – ASOS

Culottes – DR DENIM

Patchwork Suede Skirt – ASOS

So here is part two of Christmas gift ideas for the fashionista in your life (see PART ONE just below). Again, I have picked a selection to suit different styles and budgets. A stand-out printed shirt or cosy jumper are perfect gifts for those of you with a small budget. At the other end of the spectrum, if you want to splash the cash, I am sure any girl would adore opening a multi-coloured fluffy parcel on Christmas day in the form of that amazing TOPSHOP fur coat. Also, suede skirts are an absolute must-have this season but they can be quite expensive so treat your fashionista to this gorgeous patchwork one!

I hope that gives you some ideas – which would you like under the tree this year?

Izzie x

December 1, 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Fashionista, Part 1

Gold Cross Body Bag – MONKI

70s Choker – ASOS

Bobble Riding Cap – via ASOS

Backpack – KANKEN

Pompom Charm – TOPSHOP

Watch – DANIEL WELLINGTON

Star Socks – ASOS

Sunglasses – RAY BAN

Hello December! Christmas is just around the corner so I have put together a little series of gift ideas grouped in themes. I’m kicking that off today with The Fashionista, Part 1 and accessories. Now admittedly these are not just gift ideas but also a personal wishlist. Even though I do believe that accessories can make an outfit, they are not always the first thing that I would choose to spend my money on so I think they can be great Christmas presents. Here you have a range of options to suit your budget – from the little touches like the star socks or pompom charm, to statement bags and investment piece like the Ray Ban sunnies and Daniel Wellington watch.

I hope that has helped get the present juices going (sorry did that sound a bit weird?) and stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2 of the Fashionista – clothes!

Izzie x

November 29, 2015

Layers Of Black And Blue

Trench coat – vintage BURBERRY via KILO SHOP, Jeans – ASOS, Denim shirt – TOPSHOP (old), Jumper – H&M (old), Trainers – VANS, Ring – &OTHERSTORIES

Location: Passeig de Picasso, Barcelona

Barcelona has finally turned cold. Well…cold for Barcelona, so that meant getting out my beloved vintage Burberry trench coat for a chilly Sunday stroll last weekend. At weekends I often like to be super comfy and snug so I layered a classic denim shirt under an old black jumper and wore this loosely over my busted knee skinnies. According to ancient fashion mythology, one simply cannot wear black and navy together but, of course, I disagree. I think the trick is to layer different shades of black and blue and I reckon I’ve pulled this off rather nicely.

What do you think?

Alors, il fait à Barcelone maintenant. Ça veut dire qu’il fait froid pour Barcelone du coups il fallait que je porte mon trench vintage de Burberry pour une balade fraîche dimanche dernier. Le weekend, j’aime bien m’habiller dans une façon confortable et douillette alors j’ai mis une chemise en jean classique en dessous d’envieux pull noir et je les ai porté ample avec mon jean skinny troué. Selon la mythologie de la mode, on ne peut pas porter du noir et du bleu foncé ensemble mais, moi, je ne suis pas d’accord. Je pense qu’il faut porter des couches des nuances différentes de noir et bleu foncé et je pense que j’ai réussi.

Que pensez-vous?

Izzie x