The Fashion Chair's 2 month birthday.

Hi everyone,

Today I am doing a reflection on the past few weeks since I have started the blog, and also a brief outfit post. I can't believe it will be the blog's two month birthday next week, and I now realise I am talking as if I had a child, but in a way, it is my little baby! ;)

First off, it took a lot of guts for me to actually go ahead with it. It was something that played on my mind for a long time, but I didn't want to set it up just for the sake of it, especially when I was in university. I wanted to wait until I had the time to fully commit to it, and January seemed more than perfect - new year, new goals and all that jazz :) I suppose you could say that my anticipation to just go for it was greater than my fear of failure. I don't think I will never forget the butterfly's I had in my stomach the moment I clicked "publish", and people started liking the page. I said to myself "Aaaahhhh what have I done", but looking back, that was a mixture of nerves and excitement.

Under no circumstances did I expect the blog to grow as fast as it has. If someone had told me two months ago that in six weeks you will have nearly 6,000 following you, I would have said "Take a run and jump because you have clearly been hit on the head". I honestly can't thank you all enough.  I am so humbled at the fact girls contact me for advice on setting up their own blog, but most importantly, how you all interact with the page frequently and enjoy (hopefully) my posts. The opportunities I have been offered through my blog are so exciting and it all seems to be happening so fast that it does scare me haha, but it's always good to have that adrenalin. One thing I will say is that blogging is a 24 hour job, and I am still learning when it is time to switch off. I am constantly thinking on the next post, ways to re-invent the blog, plans for the future etc that it sometimes does feel as if I don't have a life, but I am loving the journey so far and look forward to seeing what else is in store. If anyone takes anything from this post, please let it be to not be scared of your dreams. Life is for living, and what have you got to lose? If you don't try you will never know, and anything is possible if you have got enough nerve.

It hasn't been all plain sailing and not long after I started the blog, I left my job. Not because I couldn't be bothered working anymore or was offered something better, I knew in my heart that it wasn't for me and it was time to leave, and being honest it wasn't an easy decision. I knew I would have no money and no guarantee that anything was going to come up, but I firmly believe that if you aren't happy then you need to do something about it, and just trust that what is for you won't pass you. Now, being a fashion blogger and wanting to buy new clothes all the time, this wasn't/still isn't an easy task haha, but I always have the glass half full and I think that's the best way to approach things. Always remember that if something no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy, whether that be a friendship, relationship, job etc walk away. Opportunities always arise when you least expect it, forget the past but learn from the lesson.

Soo that is the update on my life so to speak! I hope you found some inspiration in this post, and now realise that nothing is ever the end of the world. Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life.

Now before I lose you all to boredom haha, that brings me on to a brief outfit post that was very popular on my Facebook page with over 250 of you being a fan of it. The point of the picture was to welcome my new River Island handbag into the world, but my camel coat seemed to take the limelight haha. 

I honestly couldn't believe it when I spotted it in Tesco. They have a clothing range called F&F, and some of the stuff is beautiful! The coat was €50 which isn't all that much because it is a colour you can wear with almost everything, andddd obviously most importantly, I love it hehe! ;) I wore it with my half leather leggings from River Island, trusty Valentino inspired heels and check shirt from Penney's. I spotted it on a reduced rail so I hope they were still there for those of you that went searching for one.

I was shooting a few different outfit looks for the blog that day, so I hope to get them published soon :)

That is all from me for now, I hope you all enjoyed this post as it was a little different to normality, so happy Wednesday and talk soon :)

Emma

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Photo shoot Time ! :)

Hi everyone!

How have you all been? Apologies about the delay in writing posts, I have been really busy the past week or so, but I will get caught up with everything now in the next few days :) You might remember I posted a photo a few weeks back of myself off to a photo shoot? Well I helped style and photograph a shoot for Sinead Black, an upcoming country and folk singing talent so that is what today's post is centred around :)

I wanted to wear something I would be comfy in for running around, so that's why I opted for my hot pink midi skirt from TK Maxx. I couldn't believe it when I saw it sitting on the rail, AND in my size!! It was clearly meant to be ;) The t-shirt I paired with it says "Me shopping addiction? Never" It couldn't describe me any better haha and it is from River Island. My denim jacket with leather sleeves was a little bargain I picked up in Penney's a while back but I love it because it goes with absolutely everything!

Signature Top Knot hehe 

The venue for the photo shoot was Voodoo Vintage Bar in Letterkenny, and it couldn't have been a better location, it is so quaint and quirky. It was my first time in the bar in daylight, so some things did look a little different I will admit haha, but it was nice to have a proper look around.

The purpose of the shoot was for Sinead to get some nice, quality, natural images for her new website that she is working on, but also for her project for college finals. She was asked to base the project on her singing business, and has recently branched into doing bookings for weddings which is an area that she loves. We had a lot of fun taking the pictures, and I think around 300 shots later we got the winning one's.

Below you will see a sample of some of them.

Crop Top, Skirt and Necklace: River Island

Shoes: DV8

Top: Miss Selfridge

Jeans: River Island

Shoes: DV8

Speaking to Sinead on the day, she said that singing is where her heart lies, and it is something she wants to focus on for the near future. That is very evident from working with her, as Sinead is a very talented, determined and hard working girl, and I wish her nothing but success in the future. Don't forget about me when you are famous! ;) 

You can check out her Facebook Page via the link below:  

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sinead-Black/1564270900481332?fref=ts

I have a few outfit posts coming in the next few days, so stay tuned.

Chat soon everyone,

Emma

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Soap & Glory Cleanser Review

Hi all,

Today's post is a little review on a brand I think nearly every girl loves - Soap & Glory, but specifically their Peaches and Clean Cleanser. I got this at Christmas time, and I absolutely love it. Between the packaging of it, to the smell, to its moisturising effect on the skin, its just fabbbb. Read on and I will explain a bit more :)

As I have mentioned before, I am very lucky to not have much bother with my skin, and I think I have to thank mama bear for that haha. In saying that, I obviously try to look after it as best I can, and I love discovering new cleansers.

The reason I like this one is because it leaves my face feeling really refreshed and hydrated and I know that all of my make up has been removed – even when I use it the day after those nights when you come in after one too many and just want to collapse on the bed haha. An added bonus is that it also removes waterproof mascara! The Oxyginseng technology (which is one of the ingredients) is an organic complex that helps to re-energise the skin and fight aging, and the Peach and GoJuice is rich in antioxidants and also Vitamins A and C.

Another factor is it's smell, it's so nice, but I think that is a given with all Soap & Glory products. Not to be stating the obvious or anything, but it has a really refreshing peachy smell and I love finding products with a nice scent. I suppose if you aren't a fan of peaches then this wouldn't be the product for you haha.

When I use it, I splash some water on my face and then massage it into the skin and wash it off, or else I use a damp cotton pad. The cleanser is suitable for all skin types and can be used day or night. It is priced at €10 and can be found in most Boots stores nationwide.

Soo there you have it chicas, I hope this review has been of some help to you all and please let me know how you get on if you buy it yourself, or if there are any other Soap & Glory products you are a big fan of.

Love,

Emma

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Get To Know Me!

Hello chicas,

For the blog post today, I wanted to do something a little bit different.  To help you all get to know me that bit better, I have listed below 25 facts about myself. It is a change from reading about make up and fashion all the time and if anything you should definitely get a laugh out of some of them! I struggled after the first ten or so and when I had a proper think, I wondered if some of them should even be mentioned but look it, if we were all the same there would be no individuality in the world! So have a read on if you are interested in finding out about the real Emma haha :)

Colour Blocking

Hi everyone :)

Hope your Monday isn't too painful, and if so have a read of this post to brighten (quite literally) up your day.

Colour Blocking is a trend that I absolutely lurveee, primarily because I love bright colours, but also because it is a great way of breaking away from black and wearing something that is really funky and different. A lot of people automatically think “rainbow” when they hear Colour Blocking, but if you read on, I will show you how to look less of a tie dye experiment gone wrong, and more of a bright confident diva.

First off, the trend is all about wearing two or three different colours at the same time but there are certain colours that blend well together and they are:

• Orange and Blue
• Pink and Orange
• Yellow/Lime Green and Pink
• Purple and Orange

As you will see in the pictures below, the trend is loved by a lot of Celebrities, but

I think my favourite look is Rihanna's, although that girl could wear a bin bag and still make it look glamorous. I think the reason she is my favourite is because you know she doesn't give two hoots whether people like or not, she is wearing it with confidence because she likes it, and that is what it is all about.

This trend can fall into the same category as Pattern Clashing because it isn't one for the faint hearted, but please just forget about what you think everyone will be saying, and wear it for you. I will admit it took me a while to get used to the idea that some people many need sunglasses to look at me haha, but after time, I slowly became accustomed to the idea, and now I love it. Plus, it saves a lot of time trying to decipher if certain colours go together in an outfit!

The way I make it work for me is that I only choose two colours to wear, and I let them do the talking. The outfit pictured below was based around blue and orange, and the fact I had orange heels was an added bonus. I kept everything else very plain, with hardly any jewellery and just a black and white bag and that is key – let your outfit be the centre of attention and everything else should be minimalistic.

In saying that, you don't have to wear a complete outfit to take on the trend. Below you will see that I brightened up my blue and white shirt dress with an orange handbag. It is still within the Orange and Blue scale, but just a bit more toned down, and that is perfectly fine also - whatever you are most comfortable with.

I hope that you took some inspiration from this post and now realise that you too can head out and rock the trend. Don't be afraid, wear the colours you like best, and you never know who could be looking at you as inspiration for their next outfit.

“You never inspire the world trying to be like it”

Take care guys and gals,

Emma

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Primark False Nail Range Review

Hi lovelies,

I had a reader request to do a review on the false nail range that Primark have, and so here it is! I hope you all enjoy.

Now, I have no nails, and when I say that I mean it. Anyone who knows me will definitely agree and biting my nails is a habit I want to stop, SOON. Sooo for the meantime, I have been using the Primark range to help my nails look all nice and pretty, and I have to say I am hooked!

There are a multitude of designs to choose from, whether that be french nails, funky designs, or plain nails painted just one colour. The best thing I like about them is that they aren't big long claws. Personally I am not a fan of that type of nail and more to the point, I wouldn't be able to do a thing with them on haha.

The maximum I have got out of my nails is 3 days, but that isn't bad considering they are only €2 approx.  Essentially they are ideal for nights out, if you have an occasion coming up and you don't have time to get your nails done, or like me, you just like to wear them on the odd occasion to funkify (its my new word, I will get it in the dictionary eventually) an outfit.

Below is a picture of a few of the designs I have wore, and I have so many more that I can't wait to wear. I hope this post has been of some help to any of you that didn't know anything about the range, and I would love to see your designs that you purchase if you end up buying them.

A kiss and hug,

Emma

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River Island Trouser Suit

Hi Gurlies,

This is a quick outfit post on what I wore Saturday Night - A River Island Trouser suit, yellow cami and my Valentino inspired heels.

I wasn't going out out, so I wanted something that was still dressy but not OTT at the same time. My friend and myself went for a few drinks and it was a great night. The bar we went to had a great atmosphere and its always good to have a girly catch up :)

I bought this suit when I was in Derry a few weeks ago and fell in love with it the minute I saw it. As far as I am aware it is in cream aswell, but I think there is something really classy about the black version. Again it could be worn as separates, so I am looking forward to mixing and matching different items with it and I am thinking a fedora hat will be making an appearance ;)

I wanted to bring a pop of colour to the suit so I wore it with a yellow silk cami, also River Island and you can see it pictured below. I love the detail on the back, I think it's really unusual and makes it a bit different to just a normal plain cami. The colour is perfect for coming into summer and even with white skinny jeans, it would be fab.

The clutch was a major OMG moment, there is something very Chanel about it and the best part is it has a gold strap if you don't fancy carrying it around the whole night. Great if you like to spend the night boogying like myself ;) The shoes are Dunnes last year and the earrings I got in Penney's for €4 - absolute steal!!

All in all the suit is so comfy, but I would advise going a size down in the trousers as they are a big fit. That is all from me for tonight, but let me know if any of you decide to buy the suit and how you will style it.

Emma

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Maxfactor False Lash Effect Mascara Review (AHMAZING!)

Hi Gals,

Today I am doing a review on a mascara that I have been using for years and absolutely love love love (you get the point haha?!) - Maxfactor's false lash effect. I have tried and tested many mascaras, but I always end up coming back to this one, and if you read on you will find out exactly why!

I think out of all make-up products, mascara is my favourite, and so because of that I am very fussy when it comes to picking the right one. I don't know how many I have bought whereby the product ends up below your lashes, on your eyelid, it doesn't come off at night etc so if Maxfactor ever discontinue the False Lash Effect, I think I will have some sort of a meltdown. That is a tad dramatic I know, but now you see how much I adore it!

First off, you need to apply at least 2 layers to see results, and I tend to apply around 3.

There are two different colours you can get, brown and black. I use the black as the brown wouldn't show up on my lashes and it would be more suited to those who have fair skin and hair.

It is only €15 and can be found in any chemist that sells the Maxfactor brand.

The mascara adds length to your lashes and also thickness as long as you apply a few layer as I have mentioned. What I also love is the fact it makes your lashes really dark. A boy once told me on a night out to "Take off those false eyelashes you have on",  but I don't think he quite believed me when I said it was just mascara I had on! I am regularly asked if I am wearing false eyelashes (I put my hands up to those of you who have the patience to put them on during the day) so now do you see how good it is?! :) :)

What I tend to do is apply my foundation, fill in my eyebrows, and put on one layer of mascara. Then I apply my blusher and by that time the first layer of mascara will have dried so I can apply some more. This is the best way to do it - waiting a few minutes in between applying each layer because if you don't, you end up with really clumpy mascara and your eyelashes look as if they have all emerged into one, and I don't think that is the look we are going for haha.

In regards to taking it off at night, I have no problem. I just clean my face as normal and if there is still some residue left, I use an eye make-up remover. I remember once buying a mascara that was somewhat impossible to take off at night. Nothing seemed to work and I ended up looking like I was hungover for about a week as it seemed to be permanently stuck to my lashes, but hey, you live and learn!

So, if any of you are in search of a new mascara, I would definitely give this one a try, and if you do I would love to know how you got on with it. I am prettyyyy confident though that you all will love it ;) No pressure Emma!

Talk soon everyone,

Love,

Emma

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A Random Wander

Hi Everyone,

Happy Monday! (if there is such a thing!) Nothing majorly exciting in today's post. I wasn't planning on doing an outfit post on what I was wearing today, but when my sister and myself were in town, we found a nice little park area and I thought I would take a few photos, any excuse! Haha.

It was one of those days when you have to go into town not to go shopping, but to do the most boring jobs. :( I hate it when there is no buzz either, unlike a Saturday. Am I the only one who feels like this?!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation & Blank Canvas Foundation Brush Review

Hi girlies,

Happy Friday to you all! :) I bought a new Bourjois foundation yesterday and I was so impressed by it, that I decided to do a review on it to share with you all.  I will also include a brief description on the new Blank Canvas foundation brush I bought as I was badly in need of one!

As I mentioned on my Facebook, I am a big lover of MAC, who isn't?! I have always used Studio Fix Fluid, and find it ideal especially for nights out as the coverage is amazing. I didn't have a separate foundation for daytime so I found myself using my MAC nearly all the time and being honest, I don't like feeling as if I have lots of make up on during the day. SO, that was why I was delighted to come across Bourjois Healthy Mix ! :)

First off, the smell of it is divine, sort of fruity! It has a lovely creamy texture, so it blends really well when you put it on (don't forget your base is everything , so make sure to moisturise/put on a primer prior to your foundation application)

What I love about it is that it isn't too thick, yet still provides the right amount of coverage for me. I don't know about anyone else but for daytime especially, I like to wear a foundation that gives a nice dewy radiant glow, and this one is perfect as it also hydrates your skin throughout the day. I am lucky enough to not have many problems with my skin, but seeing as I have an oily t-zone, my forehead is always my problem area and I would sometimes notice that half way through the day my foundation would be all patchy, BUT not with this one :) I don't have to top it up at all during the day, and on the foundation bottle it does say that it is supposed to last up to 16 hours, so I can verify that it does exactly as it says on the tin! ;)

I wouldn't use it for a night out as personally, I prefer something a little thicker when I know I will be hitting the dance floor, but for daytime I have found it to be great, and for €13 you can't go wrong ! I use the shade Vanilla which is no52 because I have stopped wearing tan for the meantime, but it does come in a wide variety of shades so you should find one to accommodate you.  The picture below is unedited as I wanted you to get an exact idea of what it looks like in daylight on the skin.

Now, your base is important but so are your tools and I couldn't be happier with my new foundation brush. It is by the brand Blank Canvas and it is the F20 brush. The bristles are really soft and it 100% improves the appearance of foundation when you put it on, (plus it is nice and girly with a pink handle!) It was €14 which isn't all that bad for a foundation brush when it is something you will be using on a regular basis.

So, that is my review on both items. I hope you have found the post helpful and if you try the foundation, let me know your opinion on it! I hope you will like it as much as I do.

Enjoy your Friday!

Emma x

Here comes the bride ... !

Hi All,

On Sunday 25th January which is about two weeks past, I was privileged at having been asked to attend the Bridal Fayre in the Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny as one of the models for the dresses.  I have done some modelling before, but this was my first time in Bridal Wear so I was extremely excited! 

We arrived to the venue ahead of the event and there was a great atmosphere. There was pop up stands from businesses from all over the county and everyone was in great form. After I had a quick look around it was time to get the hair and make-up done (what girl doesn't enjoy that!), and then it was off for a dress fitting to decide who was going to wear what. Pure Occasion wear were also in attendance for the catwalk and their dresses were amazing as always.

You will see below a front and back picture of my dress, and a sneak peak of my second dress which also showcases the amazing work of The House of Beauty and HairDos. Bridal Elegance who are based in Derry were the suppliers of the wedding dresses, and everyone looked dashing, including the grooms ;) 

I was slightly nervous at having to open the show and walk first as I had a million and one things running through my head "What if I slip" "Don't fall Emma" "Imagine everyone naked" (Supposedly this is a tactic to make you feel more at ease?!) Either way, despite the catwalk being rather slippy (I had a "What would Naomi do in this case?" moment) and put my best foot forward without making a somewhat fool of myself (I hope haha). The second time round was definitely a lot more relaxing seeing as we all knew what to expect. All in all it was a great experience and a very fun day. The only thing I will say is that I told my mother to lap it all up, because it could very well be the first and last time she would see me in a wedding dress ;) 

Happy Wednesday Everyone! 

A cheeky make up selfie in between the changing of dresses !

I was in love with the back of my dress! :)

Finnoula from the House of Beauty working her magic !

Hair was thanks to HairDos and they did a fab job on everyone. I didn't get a full length picture of my second dress but you can see a little sneak peak of it here :)

Now that I have the dress, all I need is a husband ! ;) haha

Talk soon,

Emma x

Penney's head to toe !

I popped into Penney's yesterday and as always, came out with more than I intended to buy, i.e non essentials! Please tell me I am not the only one who does this?! :(

I ended up buying these gorgeous red cigarette style trousers (loving them this weather!), and denim shirt. I didn't intend to wear the two of them together, but when I tried it on I had one of those "Oh this actually does go" moments :)

Boots Vitamin E Moisture Lotion Review

Hi lovelies,

Today I wanted to do a review on a Vitamin E moisturiser that my mum got for me at Christmas as a little stocking filling and I LOVE IT! I will admit I am not the best at sticking to a religious skincare regime, (my sister gives out to me all the time) but one thing I always do is moisturise before I put my foundation on, and this one is just ideal. It gives your foundation a really nice radiant glow, and is the perfect base for it. An added bonus is that it is suitable for all skin types and has an SPF15 to protect against UVA and UVB rays. It has a lovely fresh smell, and even on make-up free days I love putting it on because it is so moisturising. As it is Boots own brand, it can be found in stores nationwide, and I am not entirely sure of the price, but I know it won't break the bank anyway ;)

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

Emma x

Orange Crotchet Top & Blue Cigarette Trousers

Hi again everyone!

I know this post is veryyy late, but being honest I thought I had already wrote one on it!

Last Saturday night's outfit was an orange crotchet top and blue cigarette trousers from Penney's. (I love that place far too much!) I think it was my most popular outfit post to date with nearly 300 of you liking it on Facebook, have any of you bought the outfit yet or managed to find it in a Penney's near you?

My friend and myself went for a few drinks to Voodoo bar and it was a great night! I love wearing trousers on a night out, it is a nice change to wearing dresses/playsuits all the time, and stating the obvious, there is less tan to worry about ;) ! Orange and blue is a colour clash that I lurve, especially now coming into the summer.

Even though the trousers were fitted they were super comfortable, and I just wore a black cami under the orange top as it was completely see through and that wasn't a look I was aiming for haha! I wore the orange shoes to bring out the colour in the top, and I kept the jewellery simple with just a pair of earrings and my RI watch. I wasn't sure what handbag to take, but I knew I wanted to tone it down a bit seeing as there was so much going on in the outfit, so I stuck with a simple black and white number :)

Next post up will be all about the Bridal Fayre I attended last Sunday, so stay tuned!

Lots of love,

Emma x

His and her Valentine's outfit inspo

Hi guys!

So it has come to that time of year again where you and your loved will celebrate St. Valentines together ;) I think the male mannequins I dress in work will more than likely be my date this year haha! ;) To make things a little easier for you on deciding what to wear, whether that be going for a meal or out dancing, I have based this post around providing you all with a few outfit ideas.  It is my first post providing male fashion too soo let's get cracking!

1. DRESSES

Not everyone likes, or feels comfortable in the same style of dress, so I have posted a few different ones catering to a variety of shapes.

First off is this beautiful royal blue lace number from iclothing.ie.  This is a midi dress so it comes to just below the knee, and I think the colour is so striking. It suits almost every hair colour and it is so elegant and classy when paired with a simple nude/black shoe/sandal. It also comes in a gorgeous red colour and at only €49, it is an absolute steal!

For those of you that like to show off your amazing figures, this dress is ideal! I love love the cut out panelling on it, especially in the middle as it gives the illusion of having that coveted Kim Kardashian waist. This dress is a little shorter than the previous one and can be found on missguided.eu for €41.99. I think a red shoe and clutch paired with this would be lovely, which obviously would be perfect for Valentine's!

I saw this powder blue dress on XPOSE one night and fell in love with it! It is another number from iclothing.ie priced at €40, so after having a nosy on their website, I can definitely say I am now a fan! This dress is particularly good for those of you that aren't a fan of showing your arms, and prefer dresses to be a little looser around the tummy area. It could be paired with black tights seeing as the nights are still a little cold, but it's also perfect for the summer months because of its colour, no harm in getting a little kick start ;) 

This LBD is from Missguided's (missguided.eu) plus size range and it retails at €42. The range caters for size 16-24 and wrap dresses are fabulousss for showing off those amazing curves! This is definitely a staple that you would have in your wardrobe for years to come.  Unfortunately the belt does not come with the dress, but it is a great example of how adding one to it can vavavoom it up a bit! It's hard to go wrong with a little black dress and slick of red lipstick!

2. JUMPSUITS AND PLAYSUITS

I LOVE jumpsuits, I think that with the right one, they can be very flattering on and suit a wide variety of shapes.  This red one (sticking with the Valentine's theme) is (Topshop and is £60 so about €75.) A black statement necklace would really bring this outfit together, along with some heels and a clutch, and I think a black leather jacket would suit this style of jumpsuit really well.   

This pink and grey floral playsuit is from none other than River Island and it is so feminine and girly at £45, approx  €60. I actually got the trousers in this print when I was in Sligo a few days ago, so I can't wait to do a blog post on them as I just love them. I think the longer sleeve on this playsuit makes it a little different to most others as it is normally either no sleeve or a long sleeve, and this style is inbetween which is funky! With this one I think pastel pink heels and a bag would be perfect for bringing out the summery colours in it, but again you can't go wrong with a nude heel and a grey one would also be spot on.  

These deep green trousers were very popular when I posted them as a preview link to my Facebook page last night, and it's easily seen why as they are amazing! Another item from Missguided (€35) I picked these tops to show you two different ways to wear them.  As they are a high waisted style, a crop top always looks well, and I chose a mustard lace one (DV8 £16.99/€25) as I thought the colour contrast was something a little different.  If crop tops aren't your thing, you could always opt for this black and white stripe cami (Topshop £29/€40 approx) and tuck it into the trousers. Black heels with both tops would be perfect. 

Next up is this black midi skirt (Miss Selfridge £30/€45 approx) This style of skirt is very on trend for the summer season, and they are so versatile as you can nearly wear any type of top or shoe with them. I have gone with this really cool multi colour top (River Island £12/€25 approx) that could be tucked inside the skirt. I think that royal blue/lime green shoes would be really cool with this outfit as it would bring out the main colours in the top.  Again you will see the mustard crop top I mentioned in the picture above, and that would also be suitable because of the skirt's high waisted style.

Now, onto the gents! What I have done here is picked a few key items and suggested different ways to wear what is in each picture. So if you think you would be interested, then read on! :) 

First up is this tweed style blazer (River Island £90/€110).  It could be paired with this white and navy collar shirt (DV8 £29.99/€40 approx) and a pair of tanned shoes which you can never go wrong with. The jeans are a slim leg and are from River Island again, priced at £40/€50.

Another idea is wearing the shirt under the navy jumper (Next €40), or to funk it up a bit you could always wear the jeans, blazer and a tshirt underneath.

This picture is centered around tanned chinos (Jack & Jones €49.95) and a skinny jean (Also Jack & Jones €59.95). The casual black jumper (Next €40) could be worn with either type of trouser. A more casual shoe such as Vans/Converse/High Top runner would set it off.

The denim shirt (River Island £28/€35) could be worn under the jumper if preferred or on its own with the chinos for a relaxed yet stylish vibe. If any of you are feeling rebellious you could always wear denim on denim ;) Again, a casual shoe would be perfect.

Finally, this look is sort of similar to the first one, only the jeans pictured are a bootcut style (DV8 £29.99/€40 approx).  With the bootcut jean, the shirt could be worn on its own if preferred, and a leather jacket would dress up the casual jumper if you wanted to wear something like that. (Topshop £60/€75 approx)

So, there you have it! I hope you all got a little inspiration as to what you might wear for your romantic night out, and I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's, even my single gals ;) Cue Beyonce's song.....haha!

All my love,

Emma x