Brighton Baby

All pictures by me. :)

Hey Guys,

Yesterday my housemate and I had a great day out in Brighton! We had traditional English fish 'n' chips by the sea, played on the penny arcade (and got beaten by an eight year old! haha!) and went into a the 'glitterball disco' which was a day-time karaoke bar which was great fun!

I've been ill for a the last few days and the sea air 'blew the cobwebs off,' as my mum would say, so it wasn't an amazing day for fashion for me. When you're a bit under the weather, comfort is the main priority. Which just shows that clothes are just as much about how they make you FEEL as how they make you LOOK. I wore:

• White short sleeve t-shirt from Principles
• Layered under a grey vest top from New Look
• Jeans (which I ripped a hole in! haha)
• Grey plimsolls
• Long chain necklace and Bag from Accessorise
• Silver watch from Morgan
• Hat from Top Shop

So casual but comfy!

We had a great play list going in the car including some old classics:

• Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
• Take That
• Don't stop believeing - Journey
• Poker face - Lady Gaga

I even found a little pebble which said 'I Love You' on it! Awww Spread the Love people!

Hugs and Cupcakes,

Love from Coco and Destiny

Picture from: Here

Truth from the queen of fashion herself. You never know when you're going to step out of the door and meet the most amazing person!

Hugs and cupcakes,

Things to make you Happy on a Rainy Day

Heya guys,

I woke up this morning

and the weather was pouring

It was gloomy, wet and gray,

but don't worry about the day

we shall have a great time

hope you like my rhyme,

with pictures, colours and sweet

cupcakes and dancing to the beat.

Hope this makes you smile,

This website shows you baby animals in the snow

All images from Pinterest

Hugs and cupcakes,

Skeleton Key

Picture from here

Today I bought a necklace like a key. I like to think it's the key to my heart and it's all mine. Or it might be the key to sucess. Or the key to the door of heaven. I love that it's loaded with meaning. The key to my mind? Apparently as it's silver that means temporal power. Do you have a key necklace and what does it mean to you?

Hugs and Cupcakes,

Emma xox

Love Letter to the Universe

Picture from kind over matter

There is a lot of wisdom in this post from one of my favourite blogs, Kind Over Matter. I hope it inspires you all to be yourself no matter what, don't let anyone or anything bring you down. Stay Happy :)

Love and Cupcakes,

Picture of the Day

From Kind over Matter

This would be so great if you printed this out and stuck it around your workplace/school/university/college/home.

Everyone deserves compliments :)

Hugs and cupcakes,

Style Inspiration: Grace Kelly

“I am basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do.” -Grace Kelly

"Fairy tales tell imaginary stories. I am a living person. I exist. The day someone tells of my life as a real woman you will discover the true person that I am." -Grace Kelly

“Why get angry? Getting angry doesn’t solve anything… I don’t like yelling and fighting and I can’t quarrel, I prefer to let it drop… When people use disagreeable words, I feel crushed and remember them for a long time.” -Grace Kelly

"The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it." -Grace Kelly

“I avoid looking back. I prefer good memories to regrets.”

“I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others.” -Grace Kelly

If there's one thing that American movie star Grace Kelly will be remembered for, it's her elegant beauty and class. She was never a 'reveal-all' actress, preferring to keep her body and private life under wraps but she was still incredibly attractive. She had timeless style and, as can be shown from her quotations, was full of good advice as well.

Top tips for getting Grace Kelly's style:

1. Pearls aren't just for Grandma. Pearl earrings and necklaces can be really stylish when paired with a simple LBD. If you want a modern take on a classic go for a single pearl on a silver chain or pearl earrings
2. Wear only two colours at any one time.
3. Wear hats, turbans and headscarves.
4. Use simple makeup - glowing skin and a little red lippy, nothing too fancy or caked on.
5. Have a capsule wardrobe of key pieces which you can wear all year.
6. Of course, the last tip is to buy a Hermes 'Kelly' bag, which was made famous in the 1950's and has a one year waiting list to purchase one.

Hugs and Cupcakes,

Valentines Day Special: First Date Style Inspiration

Having recently become part of the dating scene, it made me think that the first date is always a tricky one in terms of outfits. You don't want to look like you've made too much of an effort and yet, you want to look nice and alluring. So, here's my top tips for first date success.

• Flat shoes or ones which you KNOW you can walk in without thinking twice are essential in putting you at ease. If you're already a bit nervous then adding to that by wondering if you're also going to fall over isn't going to help. Last month, I went out to a friend's birthday where I knew my exboyfriend would be. So I wore these amazing wedges which I knew would look THE BOMB. Bad idea. Cobbled streets + new shoes = Emma falling over x 4 in front of said exhubby. Not my classiest move I'm not gonna lie!
• Wear something you like and you know you look good in. If you know you look amazing, you will feel amazing and that will come across in your body language and what you say. Comfort is key!
• Relax! and don't put too much pressure on yourself. The first date (technically!) should be quite easy because you don't know much about each other so you should have loads to talk about! fave films, music, hobbies, can they cook/dance, where did they grow up, where did they go on holiday? You'll have loads to talk about. And plus they must already like you a bit or they wouldn't have asked you out or agreed to meet up with you! :)
• Remember you can always dress an outfit down a bit by adding a cardigan or dress something up by adding accessories.
• If you're totally stumped or have no idea where he's taking you, you can't really go wrong with an LBD, a cardigan and some ballerina shoes.
• I know I've mentioned this article before but Jezebel's "Guide to Flirting" is really great for top tips
• Be yourself. No matter what outfit you wear, be funny, be sarcastic be cute, be glamorous but always be yourself let your personality shine through. Remember you're gorgeous and amazing and funny and you can do what you want so go get him! :)

If any of you have dates coming up, let me know how it goes!

Hugs and cupcakes,

Thought for the Day

Never give up, you can reach your dreams if you keep going!

Hugs and Cupcakes,

Inspire Me

For all those people doing work for the end of term, or working and looking forward to the holidays, something to inspire you.




If You Don't Study, YOU SHALL NOT PASS

 


Drawing by: http://www.summerpierre.com/

Love and a million Cupcakes,

Emma xox