The Topshop Tea Dress + Wishlist

Black Tea Dress - Topshop

Sunglasses - River Island (sold out similar here)

Velvet Heels - Topshop (sold out similar here)

I took these pictures a few weeks back when I first wore this dress. I've worn it about twice since because I absolutely love it. I think the tea dress style really suits my body shape and its so easy to wear. I love the ruched sleeve and the polka dot detail on this black dress from Topshop. Tea dresses also look great as both a daytime dress and a going out dress. I wore it to a party last weekend with a peach furry clutch bag and heels and it looked so cute. 

Topshop have such a cute selection of tea dresses this summer. I've already bought the red one with ruffles even though the last thing I need is more red dresses! Here are a few of my favourite tea dresses ...

1. Red Spot Floral Tea Dress

2. Anabelle Ditsy Button Shirt Dress

3. Pink Jacquard Spot Mini Tea Dress

4. Daisy Print Ruffle Tea Dress

5. Red Paint Floral Tea Dress

6. Peony Print Blush Tie Sleeve Dress

What to Buy Her for Valentines Day

It's less than a week until Valentine's Day so its time to get gifting. I picked a few of my favourite Valentine's gifts from places like Urban Outfitters, Etsy, Lush and ASOS. My favourite gifts are the Jane and Serge card and the Lush gift set. I hope this list help you find something special for your gf :)

1. Valentine Bra - Urban Outfitters

2. Rose Gold Love Balloon - Urban Outfitters

3. Boohoo Heart Print Pyjamas - ASOS

4. Jane and Serge greeting card - Etsy

5. The Old English Company Big Spoon and Little Spoon Pillow cases - Not on the High Street

6. You're my Lobster Card - Etsy

7. Valentines Cupcake kit - ASOS

8. Lots of Love giftset - Lush

9. Hubba Hubba greeting card - ASOS

1. Gucci Flora Eau de Toilette - Feel Unique

2. Too Faced Sweetheart Blusher - Debenhams

3. David Bowie greetings card - Etsy

4. Chanel No. 5 - Feel Unique

5. Tiffany Mini Double Heart Tag Pendant - Tiffany

6. Mac lipstick in Impassioned - Mac Cosmetics

7. Cupid Bath Bomb - Lush

8. I Choo Choo Choose You Simpsons card - Best Player Ever

9. Red Satin Suspender - Topshop

My Boxing Day Sales Haul

I was thinking of making a boxing day sale wishlist but I decided to show you what I bought already instead. As you can see I've done quite a lot of damage. I bought most things online and a few things in store today. I went to Derry and I popped into Topshop and Boots. Boots have such a great sale, all their gifts sets are half price or more so its the perfect time to buy Christmas presents for next year or just treat yourself (like me!) Some things are now sold out online but there could be available in store so I've included them. Did you buy anything in the Christmas sales? :) 

 pleated long sleeve shirt - topshop (sold out online) - £22

over the moon selecton box - boots - was £15 now £7.50

sparkle and fade metallic rib jumper - urban outfitters (sold out online) - was £39 now £22

navy velvet mary jane heels - office - was £55 now £33

gold leaf plisse playsuit - topshop - was £36 now £22

velvet lace romper - topshop - was £46 now £20

looking glass sequin dress - sister jane - was £79 now £45

pins and needles velvet dress - urban outfitters - was  £59 now £30

limelight ruffle blouse - sister jane - was £59 now £39

mae mid heels in black - topshop (sold out online) now £18

sanctury spa lather up - boots - was £20 now £10

laurie buckle boots - office - was £64 now £48

Huge Halloween Wishlist!

I made a huge Halloween wishlist full of witchy lace dresses, masks and halloween accessories. I still havent decided what outfit I'll wear this year but it will most definately will be teamed with black lipstick and pointed patent heels. There are so many amazing Halloween lines this year. I was suprised to see the ASOS cat flats inspired by Charlotte Olympia and the lace dress from Urban Outfitters which looks just like a Molly Goddard dress. I hope you find something you like, I wish I could buy it all !!

1. Missguided Black Lace Dress

2. Missguided Lace Bunny Ears

3. ASOS Lexa Halloween Flats

4. Topshop JoJo Multi-Buckle Shoes

5. New Look Black Choker Dress

6. Topshop Matte Liner in Soot

7. Topshop Velvet Playsuit

8. ASOS Orelia Cat Ears

9. ASOS Lethal Halloween Pointed Slippers

10. Topshop Lace Face Mask

11. Topshop Strappy Lace Dress

12. Topshop Long Sleeve Contour Dress

13. River Island Black Lace Frill Dress

14. Topshop Lace Bunny Ears

15. Missguided Rolling Stone Fang Tshirt

16. Urban Outfitters Ornate Lace Mask

17. Missguided Fright Tshirt

18. Urban Outfitters Lace Mesh Midi Dress

19. Urban Outfitters Pins and Needles Velvet Dress

20. Missguided Strappy Velvet Dress

21. New Look Patent A-Line Skirt

22. ASOS Halloween Playsuit

23. Topshop Lace Cat Ears

24. Topshop Bat and Spider Stickers

25. Topshop Midi Dress

26. Topshop Lips in Black Widow

27. Topshop Star Tights

28. Topshop Velvet panel Bodysuit

29. ASOS Regal Rose Halloween Harness

30. Topshop Feather Wings

The Little Red Dress

dress - topshop (sold out)

A few outfit pictures from my birthday wearing my trusty red dress. I think a little red dress is an essential piece in anyone's wardrobe. I've worn this dress from Topshop on so many occasions when I couldn't decide what to wear. Unlike the LBD, the red dress is perfect for the transitional season as it can be worn as a summer dress with sandals or with a coat and boots on a colder day. I've made a wishlist of some beautiful red dresses I found online. The Millie Mackintosh button up dress is just the perfect day dress and I think the Topshop applique dress would look amazing at an Autumn wedding or on a night out :)

1. Miss Selfidge Red Ditsy Tea Dress

2. Topshop Long Sleeve Applique Mini Dress

3. ASOS Millie Mackintosh Button Up Mini Dress

4. ASOS Pleat Mini Dress with Lace Inserts

5. ASOS Ballet Wrap Skater Mini Dress

6. River Island Red Slinky Skater Dress

The Statement Jacket

left to right: leather jacket - Gucci S/S 16, denim jacket - Marc Jacobs S/S 16, embroidered bomber - Gucci S/S 16, Marc Jacobs S/S 16

The spring summer collections by Gucci and Marc Jacobs have set the trend this year for statement outerwear. 2016 is all about customizing your beloved denim jacket or investing in painted leather jacket or an embroidered bomber. I've found some amazing jackets on the high street that are pretty similar to the high end styles we seen on the runways last year.

The Leather Jacket

1. PU Jacket by Goldie at Topshop

2. A Girl is a Gun Painted Jacket by Elizabeth Thilsley

3. Memo Biker jacket by The Ragged Priest

The first jacket by Goldie is available online at Topshop. It has really cute embroidered daisies placed over the sleeves and lapels. It is a more toned down version of the embroidered leather jacket and is also really good value at only £58. The second jacket is a hand painted vintage leather jacket by Elizabeth Thilsley. She makes one of kind leather jackets with sassy slogans painted onto the back. She is launching her collection at Liberty London this week where she will be selling 24 bespoke hand painted leather jackets. The bright pink leather biker jacket from The Ragged Priest is a real stand out piece. It comes with an assortment of slogan badges so you can customize the jacket however you like

The Bomber

1. River Island Satin Floral Bomber

2. ASOS Bomber Jacket with Metallic Trim

3. Topshop Velvet Bomber Jacket

The purple satin bomber with embroidered floral detail is a really good imitation for the Gucci embroidered silk bomber. River Island also sell the bomber in black, silver and pink. I love this ASOS bomber jacket because its comes in a bright yellow with a metallic trim. Its really eighties and can be customized to look like the Marc Jacobs bomber with a few enamel pins. I think the black velvet bomber from Topshop has some serious Gucci vibes. The floral embroidery gives the jacket a vintage feel and can really make an all black outfit

The Denim Jacket

1. Liquor and Poker Oversized Denim Jacket with Black Slogan at ASOS

2. Monki Embroidered Organic Denim Jacket

3. Bone Rattler Denim Jacket The Ragged Priest

There are some amazing denim jackets on ASOS this year. I think the first one with the black spray paint and the phrase 'Didn't Get Caught' really stands out. I love the over sized fit too. The second one by Monki has some really cute embroidered phrases and symbols contained within the upper back section. I love the black denim jacket by the Ragged Priest because it has an assortment of hand painted symbols that are unique to every jacket.

1. ASOS Denim Girlfriend Jacket with Badges

2. Topshop Moto Black Badge Denim Jacket

3. The Ragged Priest Splash Denim Jacket

The first denim jacket by ASOS has a number of patches and detailing including a slogan on the back that says 'Daydreamer'. I think its a really good price at €67 considering the amount of detail on it. The black denim jacket from Topshop is a bit more punk than the previous jackets. It has a number of patches on the front, sleeve and a statement patch on the back. The last jacket is another Ragged Priest beauty. It is in more of a kawaii style as it has pastel pink sequined patches that spell out Mermaid. 

DIY

It is also quite easy to customize a jacket yourself and make it a more statement piece, especially if you have a beloved denim or leather jacket that you wear all the time. You can buy some really cute pins from a website called Shop Art Theft. It was created by a group of artists after their designs were copied by Zara. By buying from the website you can show your support for independent artists whose work is being stolen by major retail store. I think its good cause and another excuse to buy more cute enamel pins!

Etsy is also a great place to buy patches and pins for customizing jacket. Just search for you favourite band/movie/tv character and you'll be sure to find a patch to match. How cute are these patches that I found on Etsy :)

1. Rainbow Gem Stone

2. Sisters Before Misters

3. Time for Adventure

4.Winking Cat

5. David Bowie

6. Rainbow Planet

7. Don't Leave Holding Hands

8. Feminist Killjoy

9. Pastel Camera

You can also choose to buy patches and pins from different places you've visited in order to give it a more personal touch. Blogger Helen Anderson made an awesome video on the jacket she has customized with things she bought on her travels. You can also buy patch bundles at Local Heroes and Skinny Dip London. There's so many options so get customizing!

Bardot Top Wishlist

The off the shoulder top was made famous by my gal BB and is one of the biggest trends this summer. It's one of the easiest pieces to style up or down and its perfect for transitional weather. I've made a wishlist of my favourite bardot tops from four high street stores. I personally love the tie up bardot top from Topshop and the blue jumpsuit from Miss Selfridge, let me know your favourite in the comments below :)

Topshop

1. Peach Structured Bardot Top

2. Petite Striped Poplin Bardot

3. Petite Striped Tie Bardot Crop

New Look

1. Blue Stripe Bardot Top

2. Pink Pleated Bardot

3. Black Ditsy Floral Bardot

Miss Selfridge

1. Pink Stripe Cross Front Bardot

2. Print Bardot Playsuit

3. Gunmetal Metallic Frill Bardot

ASOS

1. ASOS Stripe Off the Shoulder Top

2. ASOS Denim Off the Shoulder Top

3. ASOS Sheer Floral Top

ASOS Summer Sale Wishlist

The ASOS summer sale is now on so I made a wishlist of my favourite items. The majority of the items on sale are pretty summery so its not too late to kit out your summer wardrobe. There are a lot of  really on trend looks like the cold shoulder tops, ruffles and pussybow collars. I personally love the white tea dress and the pink ruffle blouse. Let me know your favourite items in the comments below :)

Dresses

1. ASOS Printed Tea Dress with Ruffle Detail

2. ASOS Mini Shift Dress with Ruffle Hem

3. ASOS Pussybow Tea Dress in Spot Print

1. ASOS Off Shoulder Button Through Mini Sundress

2. ASOS Premium Floral Printed Dress with Ladder Inserts

3. ASOS High Neck Embroidered Lace Mini Shift Dress

Tops

1. ASOS Cold Shoulder Cami with Vintage Embroidery

2. ASOS Ruffle Blouse with Tie Detail

3. QED London Cami Top with Lace Detail

Skirts

1. ASOS Denim Pelmut Mini Skirt with Wrap Front in Stone Wash

2. ASOS A-line Skirt in Suede with Zip Through Detail

3. Sugarhill Boutique Skirt in Tile Print

Denim

1. ASOS Ridley Jeans in Surf Wash with Embroidery

2. ASOS Denim Shirt with Ruffle Bib Detail

3. ASOS Denim Smock Dress in Mid Blue Wash

Shorts

1. ASOS High Waist Scalloped Short

2. ASOS Tailored Linen Short with Belt

3. ASOS Tall Linen Stripe Shorts with Tie Belt

Accessories

1. Brave Soul Leopard Print Mac

2. Truffle Collection Vela Lace Up Block Heeled Sandals

3. Monki Cateye Sunglasses

Lyla Loves Wishlist + 20% discount

I made a few wishlists of my favourite jewellery from Lyla Loves. They are a super affordable brand and they are currently offering a 20% discount. They sell cute dainty earrings, layered necklaces and awesome rings. 

You can get a 20% discount by following this link
Offer expires on the 13th of June

Lyla Loves Silver by emmamodonnell featuring rings

Ring / Ring / Ring / Ring / Bracelet, €3,88 / Eiffel Tower Bracelet, €3,88 / Moon and Star Drop Earrings, €6,47 / Mother's Day Gifts

I really love the detail in the tea cup necklace and drop earrings. I also think the compass ring is super cool

Lyla Loves Gold by emmamodonnell featuring rings

Ring / Ring / Mother's Day Gifts / Mother's Day Gifts / Mother's Day Gifts / Mother's Day Gifts / Rings - Lyla Loves

Lyla Loves sell really pretty bohemian multi-layered necklaces like this white and gold one. I also love the cut-out rings and twisted knot bracelet

Lyla Loves Dainty Gold by emmamodonnell featuring bracelets

Ring / Ring / Ring / Ring / Bracelet, €3,88 / Necklaces, €3,88 / Cut-out Bird Earrings, €3,88 / Valentine's

How cool are the oragami bird earrings and the skull ring!!

20% discount linkhttp://go.referralcandy.com/share/FJFKSLZ

Palm Springs Wishlist

A style post inspired by Palm Springs California

Palm Springs by emmamodonnell featuring a sunglass pouch

Moschino Cheap & Chic , €115 / Semi Couture coat, €310 / Motel body suit, €27 / Topshop short shorts, €23 / Moschino Cheap & Chic high-heel shoes, €200 / Moschino Cheap & Chic , €305 / Pull&Bear pull bear, €7,05 / Topshop , €23 / Topshop , €19 / Topshop tattoo body art, €7,51 / Topshop sunglass pouch, €9,01 / Anthony Peto straw hat, €170 / Topshop cateye sunglasses, €27

palm springs architecture

pineapple stockings by strathconastockings at etsy 

(also visit their website its amazing)

topshop 2013 lookbook

Tata Naka SS 2013

(I love this designer so much!)

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artwork for boys don't cry by the cure

Gucci resort 2014

David Hockney - A Bigger Splash

Clip from Mullholland Drive by David Lynch

topshop 2013 lookbook

Tata Naka SS 13

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