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

101 Summer Activities

After all that inspiration if you're still stuck for ideas, you can't go wrong with Ellie Ellie's Pick Up Sticks Game! Hours of fun for all the family and can be played come rain or shine (we know what the British weather can be like!)

A great game for all the family, find it here!

Camping for beginners!

There really is no better way to escape the hustle and bustle of general life than escaping to the countryside for a camping trip. Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids, or a woodland party with some friends, a camping trip is a great option!

 

We've gathered together some great tips for first time campers! If you're new to camping, these handy tips should set you well on your way.

 
Tents-

Always go for a tent that's a bit bigger than what you think you need. 9 times out of 10 you'll need extra space, plus when it comes to sleeping it'll give you a bit more comfort than being sandwiched like sardines.

Bedding-

Sleeping bags are a handy tool, but if you're like us and you like your creature comforts ..take your duvet! Nothing spells a good nights sleep then your own duvet and pillows. We'd go for extra blankets to make a lining for the bottom of the tent too! If you can get your mits on some vacuum pack storage bags to make the bed stuff more easy to transport that would be a bonus!

Clothing-

Always be prepared for what ever the British weather can throw at you. Make sure you check the weather forecast before you pack to give you a rough (emphasis on rough) idea of what you are likely to be dealt.You'll need everything from wellies, to sun cream.

Light-

Make sure you've invested in some good torches, as it gets pretty dark out in the sticks no matter the season. If you decide to take a late night stroll to explore, you'll need a torch to find your way back! It's essential, so don't over look it!

Food-

Most likely you'll be cooking off a BBQ or open fire, so keep it simple. Think about taking things that don't need too much preparation (unless of course you can prepare it before you set off!) Remember anything that needs to be kept cool needs to be kept in a cool bag!

Ellie Ellie's Recycled Picnic Bags are a great piece of equipment for outdoor adventures - thermal lined to keep your food or drinks cool, it's a great size too so big enough for picnic nibbles!

Ellie Ellie Wears

This week we've been inspired by the prospect of the bank holiday weekend in the sunshine. Whether you're off down the beach with the family or having a seaside dog walk this outfit will put you in good stead. 

These little yellow wellies are a great for a mooch in the countryside, or even on the school run on a rainy day! We are big fans of Joules, so we have another dollop of their Spring collection in our outfit this week! This striped tunic is simple, effortless but still looks amazing on. We've styled it with an Ellie Ellie Building Brick Ring, in red to add to that bright and on-trend colour palette!  Alphabet Bag's shopper is such good fun, a great size too for all the necessities (like a kindle and a nice bottle of lemonade!).

Wellies - Joules
Building Brick Ring - Ellie Ellie
Seaside Shopper - Alphabet Bags
Stripe Dress- Joules

Get outside this May Bank Holiday!

As you're reading this, it's getting closer and closer to a 3 day weekend. Excited? We are.

Have you got much planned? If you have we hope it involved lots of outside activities- after being stuck at work there really is nothing better then getting out-and-about with friends or family. If it's a sunny afternoon, nothing better then grabbing a few bottles of pink lemonade and heading to the local park for a picnic!

Ellie Ellie has just launched a fab range of picnic and lunch bags, all made from recycled plastic bottles! Perfect for keeping goodies cool- each bag is thermal lined too! These cute red polka dot picnic bags are roomy enough for a bite to eat for all the family, plus folds flat when you're all full up making it easy to store!

Find our recycled picnic bags here!

 For packed lunches for all ages, how about our smaller lunch bags? We've fallen for this vintage inspired floral print - great for day trips, or indeed when Tuesday comes back around and we're all back at work!

Floral lunch bags, perfect for a girl of any age. Find it here!

Need them for this weekend? Don't you worry. We offer express delivery, you can have it on your doorstep by Friday for a fun packed bank holiday weekend! Head over to Ellie Ellie.

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.

Spring Nail Art Inspiration

Gorgeous aren't they? Follow the step by step guide below to create your own floral nails! We love these spring colours, but how about mixing it up a bit? Brilliant brights are bang on trend, so get creative! We'd love to see what you guys can come up with - tweet us an image @ellieelliecouk!