Best way to express how ecstatic you are that the sun has returned? Monochrome.

I had a glorious Sunday in the park with my sister yesterday. We feasted on picnic food, walked around the lakes at Leytonstone, and read books and newspapers.  I had popped on some very casual clothes that I could peel off as it got warmer so I ended up being outside in just a t-shirt! Whodathunk. It was so sunny that I became one of many pasty Londoners who was basking in the sun and got sunburned.... This is the kind of think I generally wear when I don't have plans or just want to be comfy. I realise now that I was probably subconsciously inspired my one of my style crushes - Kate Moennig.

Wearing: Boss Orange jeans, Aldo loafers, Zara linen t-shirt, grey vest from an op shop in PNG, mum's old necklace, Review hat, vintage coach satchel from Etsy, owl earrings from Spittalfields Market, and my very very old and tatty Boss Black blazer. #teenvogue 

Something Borrowed...

These were taken at dusk last Saturday just as it started to get chilly. I was about to ride to my sister's local supermarket to pick up ingredients for my go to Laksa. I like to make it when I'm feeling unwell or when some part of my family is reunited. Saturday was a combination of both of these things. My hair was looking positively mullet-like due total laziness on the haircut front, so there aren't any closeups!

I'll be posting a few times this week, so make sure you check back to see a better groomed Ellie from a much warmer day!

Wearing: 

H&M jeans, Tommy Hilfiger Chelsea Boots that I got at Macy's when I was in DC, Men's H&M hoodie, boyfriend's scarf, sisters Jacket, and Zara purse.

Rain Rain, Go Away...

I've kept my promise! At least for one week...  On Sunday I wore clothes that were totally inappropriate for the weather. I'm my mind, I thought that the start of Spring meant warmer, sunnier weather. Then I remembered I live in London. My sister snapped a few shots while we were out in Shoreditch on Sunday afternoon to satisfy a burger craving.

I found this blazer/coat at the Camden Markets a little while back. The lapel begins below the neck, and it is my favourite burned orange. It was only when I got home that I realised they were the exact colour of my favourite booties! I picked up my top from Zara on Saturday while having an impromptu catch up with a friend in Soho. 

Wearing: H&M navy jeans, Zara blouse, Liebeskind scarf, H&M necklace (similar here), Zara satchel, Jacket from Camden Town, Earrings were a gift from my sister on her wedding day, while the helix earrings were both bought years ago in a jumbo packet for about $2.

It's amazing what a couple of leather straps can do...

 My wardrobe is currently small enough to fit into a suit case due to my recent move, but the only shoes I seem to have packed are booties. In no way did this stop me buying another pair. I've been keeping my eye out of the perfect pair of black Chelsea style boots, and I finally found them at All Saints this afternoon!

Remove the buckles, et voila! Another look altogether. I plan on wearing them soon with a shift dress and my long tuxedo-esque coat from H&M.

But first - these babies need to be water proofed. London streets are calling!