Canadian Suit.

I usually upload photos from the weekend when I'm a little more focussed on what I'm throwing on, but I thought as a change of pace, I'd pop up some photos of what I wear when I'm running errands and working during the week. I saw the glaring sun outside and I assumed it would be warm and radiant outside. It was not. It was a too cold to not wear a jacket, so I was pretty chilly all day. 

 Shout out to the blue sky that has been making an appearance in London recently - check out the exquisite reflection in the window!

Wearing: Cheap Monday Jeans, Esprit camisole, Zara denim shirt, Lovisa Necklace, H&M ballet flats.

 I'll be out of London for the next 10 days, so until next time from Berlin!

The award for the most awful shoe goes to...

Fashion craving? Fashion disaster. PRADA starts a trend that I can safely say I won't be following...

Penguin Suit

The sun has disappeared behind the white sky again, so monotone Ellie has returned. I was getting really bored of covering up in long jeans and jumpers, so on Sunday I braved the cold in a thin pair of tights.

I was in DC over the New Year period, and I did a little shopping, where I found this jumpsuit. I have always been a sucker for jumpsuits - no matter how inconvenient they may be. This one was massively reduced, had a little peter pan collar and a transparent back so I was sold. The jacket is just from H&M - It was part of their Paris Fashion Week Autumn collection. I spotted it in the window at High Street Kensington in October, and didn't stop thinking about it so I ended up hunting it down in my size. It does nothing to shield my legs from the cold, despite it's long back, but I wear it all the time anyway. My sister says it makes me look like a Penguin - and I have to admit there is a certain resemblance...

Wearing: Zara Jumpsuit, H&M coat, All Saints Booties, Coach Satchel. I can't remember where I got my cream Beret from, but I think I bought it in Berlin about 3 years ago.

Also, as a little bonus, this photo was too good not to share:

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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.

Little Red Riding Hood

After a LONG time away from the blog, I've finally returned. I'm going to use every excuse in the book - Too busy exploring London, work, bad weather etc, but in reality, I became lazy and uninspired. I was throwing my big grey coat on top of everything I wore, and forgot to take photos even when I didn't. I'm writing in the sun today - it's 13 degrees, with a beautiful warm breeze. 

So here we go again! I've decided it's also worthwhile having a little more structure to the blog. A friend of mine writes a great blog every Sunday which I always look forward to reading. So here's to at least one post a week - probably on a Monday.

I wasn't planning on starting up again so soon, so you'll have to excuse the camera phone quality. I accidentally went to Portobello Road markets on Saturday morning. I went for a walk around Notting Hill toward Lancaster gate - a walk I make a few times a week, but usually because I'm rushing between tube stations. I had no plan for the day, and walked wherever I fancied. I came across the back end of Portobello in all of it's Saturday Morning tourist glory. I walked through a vintage clothes section and a live music area that I didn't know existed. I was in the vintage section when I stumbled across a red chord cape that I immediately fell in love with. It looked like a grandfather's version of Lupita Nyong'o's now infamous Ralph Lauren dress. So I bought it. Hilariously, I couldn't use any of my usual bags with it because my arms were trapped under the warm restricting layers of red chord, so it also gave me an excuse to use a totally impractical bag that I bought from a flea market in PNG about 2 years ago.

H&M trousers, my favourite H&M maternity jumper, Aldo Boots, Vintage cape from Portobello Market, Vintage Bag, H&M beanie (similar here), Earrings and Scarf are both market finds from my wonderful mother.