Keep Smiling :)

Have a happy and smiley day!

El xxx

Messy Plait, Barefoot and Free

walking barefoot in the grass....
love this cute plait....and the natural setting.<p>



Hi all,

So currently I am sitting indoors, barefoot and writing my dissertation (thesis) but longing to be free in nature!! Hopefully not long to go :)!!!

Summer is coming.....

Love.

El xxx

*images:google

Five Happy Things!!!

1. how sweet is this picture???! it reminds me of dressing up when i was little.

2. the great english institution- cadburys chocolate <3

3. i love motown soul music... what a wonderful legacy... and who doesnt dance when they hear it?

4. marilyn monroe- timeless elegance.

5. how pretty is this?! :)

Hope you have an enjoyable and fun monday. What 5 things make you smile?

El xxx

*pictures via google, tumblr, flickr

Sunday Morning Vintage Postcards!

How lovely are these post cards*? I particularly like the one of the man and woman in the star... :)

Hope youre having a fun weekend..... and if not, hope these made you smile.

El xxxx

ps it may say saturday above but its very early sunday morning here in england!

*google

Happy Weekend!!

Have a wonderful one!

I'm looking forward to spending time with friends.

El xx

Quote of this sunny thursday

'I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.'

Marilyn Monroe.

El xx

Dancing to Lady Gaga

And so today was another day of studying... sad times. BUT what made it better was this song. My best friend (and housemate) Anna and I, when we got tired with our books put it on loud and danced wildly round the room. I particularly like the 'LA LA UH HA HA LA LA RAMAMA GAGA OOH LALA' bit (if anyone knows what I'm talking about?,

Oh blog friends, please leave me sweet comments and make me happy as i sit here with my books, how are you all?

El xxx

Inspirations to Brighten Your Day

Hello wonderful blog readers! How are you?

So today I was having a bit of a down day because its been beautifully sunny and I was stuck inside with my books. But sometimes stopping and taking a moment to appreciate and be inspired helps.....

I love the quotes above. It just shows you how much hope, passion, inspiration can fuel your dreams- but remember you have to work hard to achieve them!

As I come to the end of university and into the 'real world' where I need to make my dreams happen, this is what is on my mind.

Remember to keep hoping and loving, even in the darkest hour because.... this too shall pass! So, smile!

With love...

El xxxx

images: google

Monday love.... vintage dresses from vivien of holloway.

a gorgeous 1940s style dress in satin

a beautiful 1950s floral dress.... ahh love!!!

I am in love with this shop Vivien of Holloway, in Holloway in London. website: www.vivienofholloway.com. They have such lovely dresses and accessories. I will be going after my exams to buy some of these wonderful delights. I'm thinking the floral dress may be my first purchase....

Now back to work..

Hope you are having a fabulous Monday!

El xxx

Hopeless Romantic!

'Love leaves beautiful scars'- Mignon McLaughin

I will never stop believing in love :)

El xxxx

Travel... :)

dreaming big dreams.....

i yearn to travel more......

Hi everyone!

This post came about because I have been sitting dreaming about travelling... !! I truly have got the travel bug again.

Lets hope my wishes come true.

Where do you want to travel too?

El xxxx

images: google

I want to be here....

Dreaming of beaches..... fun times with friends....

Hope you are having a happy week!

El xxx

images: google

Rihanna

image: google

Hi everyone

At the moment I am doing an academic essay on the Rihanna and Chris Brown domestic violence case- analysing linguistics of an interview she gave on it, and its relation to the place of woman/social status in society. Complex stuff.

It has made me appreciate what a great, talented, strong woman Rihanna is! I love her. Wish I was as pretty as her too!

El xx

Vintage Photography

I am truly in love with vintage style photography like this gorgeous picture* above!

I am also currently craving a 1950s holdall.... perhaps I will buy one as a treat after my exams are done!

Love,

El xxx


*image via google

Quote on this spring monday..

image: google.

Love and Smiles (oh and daffodils because yey its spring!),

El xxx

Photos to make me (and you) smile...

I LOVE florence from florenceandthemachine's style- her hair is amazing

these vintage style photos are so cute! i love the one on the left in particular... i want her headband!

i love the curtains and window seat in the above picture.... future bedroom perhaps?

this picture of nature loving activities made me smile!!

and lastly... don't we all dream about rolling up our trousers, wading through a lake, walking in nature and escaping from it all? maybe thats just me!

Have a lovely week.

El xxxx

images:google

Fun Trips...and Pre-Weekend Joy.

a lovely pub i visited in windsor

windsor castle at night!

images: flickr via google.

Hi everyone.

So last night I went with my friend Anna to her friends birthday in Windsor (home of windsor castle and all things royal!). I hadn't been since I was much younger, and after driving for nearly an hour as the sun was setting, we arrived.

Windsor is so beautiful, full of green, open spaces :) We went to a little pub called the Two Brewers which was filled with black and white photos, wine corks covered the walls, the ceilings were low and it was a little, homely, traditional pub. I loved it. Was great to meet new people too! The pub is right by Windsor Park, and we previously walked through it at dusk to get there.

Had a wonderful evening, and now I am preparing to go down and stay with friends in Wimbledon with my sister. So I must be off!

What are your plans for the weekend?

Have a lovely one.

El xxxx

I'm back!

Dear all

Sorry I went away for a bit, went to spend time with my family and so had no internet access for a short time!

Today I am

- dreaming of summertime adventures, exploring new places, meeting new people and learning new things. :) this summer I want to see a country in Africa.

- LOVING the pink camellias in my mums garden

- thinking chocolate is one of the best things in the world...

- and I can't wait to see 'Dear John', the new romantic film coming out. has anyone seen it yet?

Love,

El xxx