Nike x Liberty London

I'm so excited to be writing this post (how sad am I?!) I have been in love with the Nike x Liberty collection ever since it was released and I thought I'd treat myself as "well done on surviving your first year of university" present. My trainers are the Internationalist and they are without a doubt the best looking pair of trainers I own and they are the comfiest shoes I own! They're so easy to style as well, as I'm someone who normally tends to wear block/plain colours and keep my outfits looking minimalistic, I find these trainers just really add something to my outfit and they look so pretty sat in my wardrobe, win win situation right?! The first day that I styled them I wore them with black jeans, a black boyfriend t-shirt from ASOS, a vintage denim shirt and a little handbag from H&M! I've also paired them with some slouchy bottoms from ASOS and a checked shirt and I love the look of the outfit, I feel as if I've found myself a new style all from a pair of trainers, how revolutionary?! Anyway, I'll link the trainers (even though they're out of stock) from the Liberty website where you can browse the whole collection! http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Blue-Liberty-Print-Internationalist-Trainers-/104104

Ellie xx

OOTN - 16/05/2014

Hey guys!
I thought I'd share with you one of my favourite outfits that I've put together recently. Last night was girls night with a few of my gal pals and I just love this outfit, I think it's really nice for summer time. I'm not normally one for colour, anyone who knows me will know I spend my life in black clothing so I pushed myself to add colour to my wardrobe this summer. The shirt is from ASOS and it's a recent purchase and I am IN LOVE, the print is so pretty and the colours complement any outfit you put together, the jeans are an old pair that I found buried away in the back of my wardrobe from New Look and then some plain white converse to keep with the light colour scheme I seemed to have going on last night! 

Asos Haul - Monki

Hey guys!
I've finally finished my first year of University for summer and I'm dedicating this summer to blogging a lot more! I've recently just got myself a new job too so I thought that would be the perfect excuse to buy myself lots of new office wear and experiment with outfit choices I never really have done before!

I was trolling Asos just as any other fashion lover does on a regular basis and I found myself shopping on the Monki section of the website, I've never really given Monki a chance but I found myself wanting absolutely everything but I stopped myself from buying everything and brought myself just a few things.

 This jumper was the first thing that caught my eye, I love the print and it's not too heavy fabric wise. I thought this would be a perfect addition to my wardrobe for when it's a cold summer evening and I just want something to throw on.

 This jumper is a little bit out of my comfort zone as I'm normally anti animal print when it comes to clothes but I just love this. It's a subtle zebra print and the fabric is really thin so it'll still be okay to wear in the summer and won't feel too hot.

This purchase was my most favourite, I don't think you can ever go wrong with a chiffon shirt and this is just perfect for summer, the print is absolutely gorgeous and the fabric is so thin and light and just perfect for summer! I think this would also work really well dressed up with a pencil skirt or dressed down with a pair of skinny jeans!

So that's it for my Asos/Monki haul, it might not be interesting to some people but I thought I'd share it with you all and kick start my summer of blogging with something small to ease myself back into writing mode! Let me know if you want to see more posts like this or what posts you'd like to see in general and don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram for other updates and photos and all that shiz - @ellie_christmas
                                                                  Ellie xx

Quick Update!

Hey Guys! 
Sorry I haven't posted anything in AGES  but I've been super busy with university work and haven't had the time to post anything! I recently left my intern position at College Fashionista (which all of my posts were about) so now I'm a little bit stuck on what to post! I'm going to force myself to do at least one post a week when I've finished university for the summer so I'd love to know what everyone would love to see! 

xo 

Street Style - Bethany Shelmerdine

After spending a week at home I was so excited to get back to university to see that the sun had made an appearance AND to see the outfits on campus this week. Fashionista’s all over campus are definitely starting to make the transition from the cold and gloomy winter trends to the spring trends. This week’s fashionista was most definitely sporting one of the brightest coats I’ve seen this week.

Name: Bethany Shelmerdine

Major: Business

Year: Freshman

CollegeFashionista: What are you wearing, and where is it from?

Bethany Shelmerdine: Today I am wearing: ripped jeans which are from Asos as well as my mustard colored blazer coat. I’m wearing a polo neck from H&M which I really love with this outfit because although it’s spring it’s still a tad chilly and the polo neck helps to keep me warm! I’ve gone for accessories from Asos (shoes) and TK Maxx (hand bag).

CF: What inspires your style?

BS: Oh this is a tricky one! I have loads of inspirations when it comes to my style but I’d say Kim Kardashian has had a huge influence on my outfit choices recently. I really love her look at the moment with the oversized coats mixed with elegance really looks classy but chic. The big coat look definitely is what I was going for today.

CF: What are your favourite items in your wardrobe?

BS: My favourite item in my wardrobe is these jeans that I’m wearing today. They look like a pair of jeans that you’d see Kim Kardashian or Kanye West in and I think they’re really on trend for Spring/Summer. I also love that these jeans can be dressed up for a night out or dressed down just for a lazy day at home.

CF: What’s next on your shopping list?

BS: Well, I’d like to have another oversized coat in my wardrobe; I love the look it gives to an outfit. I really love that Kenzo is becoming a popular brand again and that even high street stores are making dupes for their iconic tiger jumpers. I’m considering treating myself to a Kenzo jumper at some point so that is definitely going on my shopping list.

How To: This fashionista is definitely rocking the bold colours with her outfit and accessories. To achieve this style, a boldly coloured coat is essential for this look along with some ripped skinny jeans. Accessorize this outfit with some slip on sneakers, and a brightly coloured handbag. 

Street Style - Lauren Skarratt

This semester I haven’t seen many students sporting a Boho Chic style so I was thrilled when I saw this Fashionista. Black is a reoccurring shade that I have seen a variety of students wearing on campus and I think it’s a popular shade on the high street and a lot of people tend to go for it as it’s an easy shade to wear. This week’s Fashionista is definitely rocking a Boho Chic style with the added sleekness and elegance.

 Name: Lauren Skarratt

Major: Fashion Promotion

Year: Freshman

CollegeFashionista: What are you wearing and where is it from?

Lauren Skarratt: Today I am wearing a pair of the Leigh jeans from Topshop with a black lace top from Zara with a jacket that is also from Zara. I’ve gone for black boots with this outfit today that are also from Topshop and added one of my favourite hand bags from Zara.

CF: What inspires your style?

LS: I have so many different inspirations when it comes to outfit choices and buying new pieces for my wardrobe. I often find myself looking through different magazines and different blogs to find out what is popular on the high street. Lauren Conrad and Alexa Chung are huge style icons for me and I always love to look at what they’re wearing. Coco Chanel is one of my favourite designers and I find that the classic and elegant designs influence me when I’m putting an outfit together.

CF: What are your favourite items in your wardrobe?

LS: I really do have a lot of favourite pieces in my wardrobe but my all-time favourite has to be a cream blouse embellished with pearls. I brought the blouse about two years ago for my birthday from Miss Selfridge and it’s just one of those items that I don’t ever want to throw away, it’s just too beautiful to get rid of.

CF: What’s next on your shopping list?

LS: Next on the shopping list for me is most definitely a new dress. At the moment I only really have a couple of dresses sat in my wardrobe that I wear. I want a new evening dress that I can dress up with lots of different accessories for a night out or even for a meal out so I’m going to be hunting on the high street for a new dress!

HowTo: This Fashionista has such a simple outfit but it looks so effortlessly chic and elegant. To achieve a look like this a pair of Topshop Leigh jeans are a must; in fact, they’re a must for any fashionista to have in their wardrobe! If you’re not feeling a Boho chic outfit swap the black lace top for a coloured chiffon shirt with a leather jacket to give it a rock and roll feel. 

Street Style - Lois Dean

I haven’t seen many Fashionistas braving a skirt this semester and I was impressed when I saw this one Fashionista rocking a skirt in this cold weather! A skirt is so easy to dress up in the summer or add more layers to in the winter to wrap up for the stormy weather. As soon as I spotted this Fashionista I knew I wanted to feature her this week.

Name: Lois Dean

Major: Photography

Year: Freshman

CollegeFashionista: What are you wearing and where is it from?

Lois Dean: Today I went for a black and white hooped long sleeve top which is from New Look, with a floral print skater skirt from Topshop. I then decided to accessorise my outfit with a black jacket and chunky black boots both from New Look. I  added the necklace and the rings to my outfit which are from Shop Dixi.

CF: What inspires your style?

LD: I find inspirations for my style in everyday life; the majority comes from grunge and street style. I also like to look at different pattern and texture combinations.  I really like to try and replicate these styles in my outfit.

CF: What are your favourite items in your wardrobe?

LD: I have lots of favourite items in my wardrobe; however my current favourite item is my silk playsuit that I have from Topshop. Another favourite of mine is a black coat I have from New Look and I like to pair it with a wrap around orange scarf that I have from Zara.

CF: What is next for you on your shopping list?

LD: I don’t know if this is fashion related but I’d really love a new pair of running trainers, preferably some Nike Roshe to wear for a run and to the gym. I also think they look really nice with skinny jeans and add a bit of a tomboyish look to a sophisticated outfit.

How To: This Fashionista has braved the cold weather this week with a skirt and I think it’s great to have a statement skirt in your wardrobe. A simple baggy crop top layered with a printed skater skirt would get a look like this Fashionista. A boyfriend coat and some chunky heeled boots would help to tie to the outfit together and complete the look.