Redheaded Wednesday.

Dress; Asos

Whilst browsing through Asos the other day (ha, I do that most days) I came across this simple velvet black dress with an adorable lace collar.

I looked at it and said "I bet if I wore that I'd feel like Wednesday Addams." And so I brought it. It arrived Friday afternoon and I instantly put it on.

And I was right -I felt like Wednesday Addams. 

And that's how this dress became the single greatest purchase I've ever made.

"I'll stop wearing black when they make a darker colour"

♥

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Made Peachy.

Last week me and my mum took a little trip to Birmingham for an art show. Whilst there, I met the lovely Laura from Made Peachy. She showed me how to make this super cute reverse-able peter pan collar, which I am completely obsessed with!
Please excuse the slightly bad quality instagram pic of me as I've lost tri-pod, but I just had to show you guys!

I'm not going to lie, I was quite scared of the sewing machine but purely because I haven't used in at least 5 years and I'd completely forgotten everything! But Laura made sure I knew what I was doing. And it turned out to be one of the most easiest things I've ever made, plus it looks so cute with literally everything.

Unfortunately, the pattern and how-to guide aren't yet up on Made Peachy, but I'm sure they'll be put up soon.
Make sure you check Laura's blog as she has a ton of adorable little DIY projects for you to try at home.

Much Love.

♥

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A Year In Instagram Pictures | Part 1

Is it just me, or has 2013 just gone by in a blur? 

As the year comes to an end, I thought it would be nice to take a little look at what I've been up to over the past 12 months.

January began with snow. And lots of it! I started to eat more healthy, did a ton of drawing and found a real life Spongebob in Sainsbury's. I also got front row at a We The Kings concert. All in all, a pretty good start to the year.

In February I fell completely head over heels in love with a grey bag from Topshop. I did my first ever beauty review on Topshop's Whimsical Lipstick (which P.S, I still love love to pieces) The lovely Zoella favourited a couple of my drawings on twitter and my love Cara Delevingne became very much real life. I also won a ticket to a We Are The In Crowd concert, which unfortunately I ended up not able to go to. And The 1975 suddenly became massive.

Not alot happened in March. I saw Lawson, made some cute cupcakes and bracelets and discovered 5 Seconds of Summer. I blogged about travelling and funny youtube videos.

April meant that I got to see 5SOS which resulted in me falling completely in love with them. I had my first ice cream of 2013 and spent a ton in Urban Outfitters. I also spent half the month daydreaming about being at Coachella

May was a really good month for me. We spent half of it having BBQ's and sunbathing. My love for Cara Delevingne grew a little bit more. We visited a zoo, I discovered the greatness of sushi, and a trip up to London to see The Summer Set was a must. May was also the month that I discovered The Vamps and I finally got to see James Bourne, who I'd been waiting to see since I was 10.

At the beginning of June, my cousins came down for a weekend which was lovely. I met District3 and Tom Odell came back to his hometown to do a little intimate acoustic session and signing. I FINALLY learnt how to do fishtail plaits and brought a skateboard. I wrote a blog post about embracing you're weirdness, which has since gone on to be one of my most popular posts on this blog! Me and my best friend, Katie, did the Race For Life and ended up raising around £300 for Cancer Research. 

All photos are from my Instagram: emmaalou
I shall post the second half within the next couple of days.

Much Love.

♥

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Snow day.

Jacket; New Look.

I live in a small town on the south coast of England, so, when it comes to snow, which is very rarely, I love it.

I'm usually  a big grouch when it comes to winter. I hate how cold it is.

But when it snows, I'm a  very happy bunny.

I just love watching it fall to the ground. and it's so pretty when it's untouched.

It's good that i found this adorable little jumper whilst rummaging through a New Look store just before christmas.

It's so fluffy and warm and has these cute little ears which are currently making me feel like a polar bear in this weather. 

Happy (Late) New Year!

Leather Jacket; New Look, Top; Boohoo, Skirt; Runway Splash, Bag; Vintage, Shoes; New Look, Bunny Ring; Temporary Secretary, Heart Ring; H&M, Necklace; Trade Show.

Happy (late) new years everyone!! I hope you all had a great end to the year!

I spent the beginning of 2013 with friends and family celebratinnng!

Awful outfit pictures, I know but I didn't have much time to have decent ones (plus that's what I posted on to instagram) 

Anyway I LOVED what I wore to see the new year in. The skirt is a dip hem style and, at only £8, was such a steal. The heels are basically the most comfiest heels I've ever worn and of course I threw my trusty leather jacket on to finish the look. 

The bunny ring I found on one of my favourite blogs/online shops, Temporary Secretary. Seriously, check them out because they sell some the cutest jewellery I have ever seen.  

I've done a bit of sale shopping today, so I hope to have a couple of outfit posts for you soon... 

On All Hallows Eve...

Top; DIY, Tights; Ebay

I haven't posted anything for about two weeks and I don't really have an excuse. Sorry!

However, unless you live under a rock you will know today is HALLOWEEN!

My personal favourite time of the year. 

I spent the morning making halloween themed cupcakes and watching Jack Harries blow up pumpkins.

And the afternoon was spent helping my brother make a mess with fake blood and trying out make up for my outfit tonight.

I'll try and post proper outfit pictures tomorrow because I'm running late (as per usual) and right now I have a party to go to.

Have fun trick or treating, partying or whatever you're doing!

Sunsets and Silhouettes.

Jacket and Top; New Look, Jeans; F+F.

I've been a bit busy this week and last week.

Last week my brother took me and my sister to a surprise late-birthday present -to see Michael McIntyre, our favourite comedian, and honestly I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life.

And then on Monday I took the train out to Portsmouth to the beauties that are We Are The In Crowd -who were fab as per usual.

Yesterday I took a trip down to Bournemouth to see Mayday Parade and The Summer Set. 

Neither of those bands manage to fail to put a great show.

Last night was one of the best concerts I've ever been too. 

It was a tiny venue -maybe 400 or 500 people- but I don't think there was a single person not dancing and singing along. There was none of those people that turn up to a gig and just stand there texting. Which is the rudest thing to do in my opinion.

Josh Montgomery (The Summer Set) was just smiling throughout their entire set. 

And I also got the chance to find out about two incredible bands.

If you haven't already, take a couple of minutes to listen to For The Foxes and Natives

Sundaze

Top; H&M, Shorts; Topshop, Ring; Etsy

I am completely in love with my new shorts. I saw a photo of someone wearing them online and knew instantly   that I had to have them. Although they were sold out online and in stores (they were limited edition) I managed to find some on ebay. I don't ever want to take them off they're so perfect.

The top is of Bruce Springsteen, who my sister was so lucky to see live a couple of weeks ago at Isle of Wight.
I look scared or something in the first picture. I dont know why though but it can stay up for laughs.

After weeks of rain the UK finally has some hot weather and sunshine. Which means Pimms and beach for everyone in the town I live in. So everyone's pretty happy this week.

Rose And Ramones

Top; H&M, Skirt; Ebay

Obsessed with this new skirt I've brought. 

It's all floaty and light and perfect for summer.

Did I really just describe a skirt as 'floaty and light'? Clearly I'm good with words today.

I have a few days off work, so hopefully the weather will be good and I can spend the long weekend down the beach. 

Rainbow Haze

Bag; F+F, Shoes; New Look, Sunglasses; Vintage.

Spent half the day down the beach and the other half  watching movies with my brother.

The past week has been lovely weather wise. Very sunny, although it hasn't been very warm.

I got this bag the other day. I've been looking for a bag like this for a while now.

 It's perfect for summer days and nights. It's small enough to not get in the way but big enough to hold everything I need on a day out.

Plus I love the colours and print of the bag.

Goodbye 2011... Hello 2012

  

Tonights outfit. 

Dress from Urban Outfitters.

Necklace from Angela

have a happy new years everyone!