Feeling Rosy

The Rose is the birth month flower of June, and at a time when the weather is heating up, our style often changes to match. But it''s not just clothes that we can adapt to sunnier and warmer days. Giving a shimmery and fresh look, we've spotted a huge jewellery trend this summer  - Rose Gold.

Its the perfect colour tone to go with almost any outfit, and we've got several head-turning pieces of Rose Gold Jewellery within our beautiful British Idiom range!

You'll find something for every occasion in this collection - whether it be an encouraging good luck gift for a friend, a thoughtful token of love for a family member or just a little treat to yourself! View our full British Idiom range here.

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Trends: Have a striking summer!

We've all most likely started to make the transition in our wardrobes to a little more suitable for Summer. The jumpers & knits are put away to make way for short sleeved tops and floral dresses! But what styles, colours and shapes dominated London Fashion Week for Spring 2015? We've put together an easy guide to being bang on trend this season:

Stripes: Either horizontal, vertical or completely mismatched, this year you couldn't turn your head without being met with stripy garments or accessories. From a nautical feel at Preen to a more sleek & sporty look at Topshop Unique. And even Jonathan Saunders added a subtle nod to the stripe combined with print and contrasting textures.

Flats: If you don't fancy walking around in towering heels this summer, you're in luck. Flats were a big hit with designers far and wide, showing us that they can be dressed up or down for every occasion. Gothic-inspired with fur trim, colour blocked sandals and laced up pumps - the shoe game is extra strong this season, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Vibrance: The happiest of summer wardobes are those with a pop of colour! London Fashion week favorite Matthew Williamson included busy tropical prints on both dresses and top and bottom combos, while Roksanda went for asymmetrical, abstract style blocked pinks and blues. And who can't love Burberry's passionate watercolour-inspired prints with a touche of tulle?

The best of British designers offer us all we could ever want for this Spring and Summer. There's surely no print, size, shape or length missing from the diverse and inspiring collections - so whatever you choose to take from it, you'll undoubtedly leave a mark!

What will you be wearing this season? 

Ellie Ellie Wears: Tartan Trousers

Tartan is a great print that has been everywhere this season! It looks great dressed down for a day look or dressed up for the evening! These tartan trousers from Zara look sharp and smart and will look great with this shirt from River Island! Finish the outfit off with these brogues from Whistles or to transform the outfit for a night time look slip on some black heels! Add a touch of colour with Ellie Ellie's Building Brick Stud Earrings for that pop of colour!

Black shirt - River Island
Tartan trousers - Zara
Brogues- Whistles
Earrings - Ellie Ellie

Ellie Ellie Wears

Going a bit '80s here folks. Acid washed/high waisted denim teamed with this madly floral top from Jolie Moi is a match made in heaven. We love the bat wing cut and the style of this top, which in our minds need no accessories, except from these gorgeous little music sheet studs handmade at Ellie Ellie's HQ in Sussex. Each pair is totally unique and made from recycled music sheets! Dress your feet in these beautiful tan loafers from Rocket- classic but yet oh so stylish these shoes are a certain investment!

Acid Denim- Warehouse
Floral Bat Wing Top- Jolie Moi
Recycled Music Sheet Studs- Ellie Ellie
Tan Loafer - Rocket

Ellie Ellie Wears

 

 This weeks Ellie Ellie Wears features this fab Parrot print Dress from Instant Vintage! We love the bold and quirky print and when put with these turquoise office sandals it makes a perfect outfit for Spring/Summer activities (we don't know when Summer's meant to turn up either, but hey lets stay hopeful!) Alphabet bags have produced yet another lovely product. 'Dance All Day' is such a fun sentiment and frankly it's how we wish we lived! After all, nothing better than a boogie with friends to your favourite song. Our Sixpence Necklace is the perfect accessory for the outfit and to make life even sweeter, you can even customise the coin date making it extra special to you.  

Parrot Dress - Instant Vintage

Dance All Day Shopper- Alphabet Bags

Sixpence Necklace - Ellie Ellie

Turquoise Sandal- OFFICE.

Ellie Ellie Wears

This week we've pieced together an outfit for a late afternoon BBQ! This maxi skirts is perfect for just the occasion, sitting just off your waist not only is it comfortable, but it's also not too revealing for when the temperature drops in the evening! Topshop has brought out a range of basic crop tops, in various colours which are bang on trend and work great with high waisted pieces. Ellie Ellie's Upcycled Storybook Necklaces are a great way to add a bit of vintage style to the outfit. Each one is handmade from original Ladybird books and are come in a beautiful antique gold finish, complimenting the warm palette.

Red Floral Maxi Skirt -Jolie Moi

Black Crop Top - Topshop

Upcycled Storybook Necklace - Ellie Ellie

Brown Gladiator Sandals - Topshop

Biggest Spring Fashion Trends 2013

Spring has finally decided to catch up with the catwalk, and bring a little sunshine to the UK. It may finally be time to put your Autumn/Winter knitwear away and say 'hello' to a Spring 2013.

Tailored shorts are cocooned by massive hype this year, with sharp tailored pieces set to be a must-have for this season's girl about town.Featured in no fewer than 8 shows at LFW, the short/suit combo is everywhere. Topshop are already all over it like bees on honey, bringing out some bold and sharp prints. For women, shorts are all about the length- know what suits your body.

Love Marissa Webb's tweed look. Grey with turquoise works beautifully for a great Spring combo.

 Sporty dresses are tipped to be pretty big on the festival scene this year. Sleeveless, with a soft skater feel they are perfect to most figures and is already cropping up on the high street and online fashion stores.

ASOS are already jumping on the sporty dress bandwagon. We love this simply jersey- easy to wear and style.

 Cutouts. If you like your abs, they are a great little way to show 'em off. They are adventurous. With conveniently and strategically placed windows they allow you to flash a bit of skin without looking like you belong in a downtown gentleman's club, seriously regretting your lifestyle choice.

BAFTA nominee Jennifer Lawrence shows how it's done in this cutout paneled number.

Monochrome is perhaps the strongest trend this season. Whoever said black and white was dull? Tipped to be bigger than hip hop, bold stripes are back. Vertical is the most flattering, giving an slimming effect for most.

Ellie Ellie Wears - Red Is The Colour

As ever TK Maxx is a first port of call on the Red Nose Day fashion fix. Good old Stella McCartney has yet again brought a feel good collection of t-shirts to the high street to raise money for this incredible worldwide cause. Stella has an effortless way of designing easy to wear tongue-in-cheek fashion that the industry has fallen in love with, all the world over. 

The 2013 tees have been wholeheartedly manufactured in Africa. 100% of the cotton sourced from Fairtrade certified, organic cotton co-operatives in Mali, which is something that Ellie Ellie are in full favour of.  My personal fave features Marilyn Monroe- I’ve never seen  a women look hotter with a red nose and Harry Hill glasses, have you? The girl’s still got it.

We’ve paired the tee with a pair of Warehouse heavy black leggings, some Hollywood red platforms and Ellie Ellie’s very own Upcycled Building Brick Ring, for that finishing touch. 

Just a tad smitten with these shock red beasts from Topshop. LANIE Platform Wedges from Topshop are a concoction of the biggest shoe trends this season –bright and chunky. Working perfectly with the Marilyn tee to give that red a bit of pop, it’s almost criminal not to team them up. 

The Ellie Ellie ring, just adds to that childhood fun of the tee. Our rings are handmade from original LEGO pieces in our Brighton based HQ,really adding some strength to the ethical elements behind Stella’s Comic Relief collection.

If you’re really going all out, team with a warm red MAC lippy and an oversized tote t’boot. 

Whatever you’re doing this Friday, dig deep and donate and help us move forward around the UK and in Africa.

Stella McCartney Marilyn Tee – TK Maxx

Black Leggings – Warehouse

LANIE Platform Wedges – Topshop

Upcycled Lego Brick Ring- Ellie Ellie

Cartoon Magic!

Pinch Punch, it’s the first of the month! And as resident blogger Sparkles just got back from Disneyland Paris (yes it was MAGICAL!) Here’s a really fun outfit that will keep your inner child happy!

Start with spots, (channeling Minnie of course) and then team with a funky jumper with comic book print. Finish off the look with a pair of bright coloured waterproof boots and your favourite Disney character up-cycled into a beautiful pendant from Ellie Ellie!

Find it here.

Dress- New Look

Boots- Dr Martens

Jumper- Boohoo

Pendant- Ellie Ellie

The perfect look for a fun March day out, whether you’re feeling as mad as a hatter, or cute as a button!

Check out http://disneybound.tumblr.com for more Disney styling!

Sink your (Dog) teeth into this!

Hot off the press, from the Tommy Hilfiger fall 2013 ready to wear show last night, great news! Dogtooth is back in!  Originating in Scotland, but now used all over the world, Dogtooth oozes sophistication and class.

Used throughout Hilfiger’s show, the pattern was cut into structured coat and preppy jumper dresses, giving a thoroughly ‘private school’ look to the overall collection, especially when styled with knee high socks and doctor bags.

                   

Mixing in leather and furs, the contrast of the fabric palettes added a rich feel to the collection echoing Hilfiger’s brand essence of ‘Classic American Cool and providing a refreshing twist to the preppy fashion genre’.

After winning the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, Hilfiger has gone from strength to strength, with collection advertisements showcasing the ‘family’ on various outings and situations. Check out this years yachting season collection for a nautical treat too!

And finally…Couldn’t resist showing you guys this little fella looking chic in his very own dogtooth jacket! Note to self- the perfect way to accessorise any outfit is with a matching puppy!