My big sister, a keen fashion historian and seamstress, always wanted me to keep a daily fashion diary that would serve as a record for future generations of everyday dress in our lifetime. Sadly, my sister died in 2011, before our project came to fruition. This blog is for her; I’m just sorry that I didn’t start it sooner. I hope she would approve. Tumblr (3.0; @elisabeth-emma)http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7a36503ca13679b3e91612b5be1d609d/tumblr_mn1itbFMyO1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/446d23a158b06666a1a3fecbd2270abc/tumblr_mn1itbFMyO1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/775af028255f310eb31c1b2365dbe757/tumblr_mn1itbFMyO1r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Funny, the peculiar things you find yourself doing late at night when you’re home alone. For some inexplicable reason, I spent last night decoupaging the shoebox for my wedding shoes. One of the most pointless tasks I’ve ever undertaken. Oddly enjoyable, though!</p> <p>What do you think of the ruby slippers?</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/50806072806http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/50806072806Sun, 19 May 2013 11:07:59 +0100wedding shoesruby slippersred shoesdecoupagepointless exercisesaturday night injenny packhamwedding planningpops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/950d3fbe119122bf36253d3c2552e7cb/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9ebc1f1b12c3c63973c6fdc19179ce8e/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/baf351a03227153d56580ab2969453d0/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5afd82124b34684b21ee9f7dc86d9f49/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5b99ef0085d2714a5ae04b276fb23d22/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3a1302c01d8ffade72328453f0dd64f5/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b35a72fcfdf6c0e9a5fd7c7a66cca06/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e9b11f76755dd0980590e73b739ddd74/tumblr_mmfz4hVpog1r9tvado9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Tuesday 7 May 2013</b></p> <p><b>London</b></p> <p>I’m feeling so refreshed after the three-day weekend! How about you?</p> <p>Really enjoying this balmy weather - a chance to wear cotton dresses like this sharp tailored shift (bought at Laura Ashley several years ago) with bright accessories, big sunglasses and bare limbs. A welcome change from jumpers and boots.</p> <p>Do you like my Braun watch? My fiancé and I have the his and hers versions; maybe a little bit pukey, but we love them. So smart!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49869235003http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49869235003Tue, 07 May 2013 19:53:05 +0100Braun watchBraunLaura AshleyGrey shift dressTaupe heelsPatent shoesBig sunglassesSummer dressingworking wardrobeLondon Stylepops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1555749244537647c94b0d9549f74e27/tumblr_mme25yCih01r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/274845a79fc9cabc380a7577b2b8f85e/tumblr_mme25yCih01r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/46f2bc7d04a9b8b3addf5e26aac69d12/tumblr_mme25yCih01r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3134496ec9c3874bcf8662f2b60b7016/tumblr_mme25yCih01r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d4ee7d9c5d77a8ecd2520cfcd9225b48/tumblr_mme25yCih01r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>We’re in the middle of our first sewing project together! I’ve had this New Look pattern and green fabric for a few years, so it was high time that I pulled it out from the back of the cupboard. It’s been a real joint project; we’ve both been cutting, sewing and pressing. Hopefully we’ll finish it this week; if it looks ok, I’ll show you the finished piece! (We’re doing view B.)</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49786257886http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49786257886Mon, 06 May 2013 19:03:33 +0100dress makingsewing blognew look dress patternstraight guys sewingjoint projectgreen dresspops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f408799335f726d9c58c46aacd3240c6/tumblr_mm37mykBZ11r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a21a2125a5d1616e58690ee376071120/tumblr_mm37mykBZ11r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7cb559458ce0a6381a36fd94e47f84ae/tumblr_mm37mykBZ11r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Tuesday 30 April 2013</p> <p>London</p> <p>A coral lace pencil skirt paired with a royal blue blouse, topped off with a bold turquoise coat. Spring is here!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49303443603http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49303443603Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:28:10 +0100fashion diaryturquoise coatcoral pencil skirtblue blouseworking wardrobepops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8325c442fc12456d95781e20af4b5464/tumblr_mm10q9vZDd1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lusting over this gorgeous red dress from Anthropologie… Really, really can’t afford it… Would be so perfect for our engagement shoot in June!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49186838634http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49186838634Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:03:45 +0100anthropologiered dressperfect dresspops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74d3a2674cb3ba86fe5145cde8aec304/tumblr_mlxq0tJDRf1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49040485408http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49040485408Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:19:41 +0100pops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7eca5985690972e5711678c26639338d/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5e77e2fde81bc5ea2dc07215730d197b/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3cc3d2ef7d7cee94dbab0f567544c164/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/95c1770add7013e4c7dc1cb99da1721c/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/faeb5b0a6ca620a749655e393ba25eeb/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1972f08c5747cc92e0d838b943107e91/tumblr_mlxq04uFEW1r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Saturday 27 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>London</b></p> <p>A quiet day of cooking, sewing, strolling around the local area and generally relaxing. The weather’s taken a turn for the worse again, so I wrapped up in grey velvet jeans (my mum’s), a crisp blouse (Laura Ashley), pure wool Fair Isle cardigan (Woolovers) and warm green coat Uniqlo). I accessorised with a pair of navy blue suede heels and a grey bag.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49040463797http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/49040463797Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:19:16 +0100pops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bb37cbc69cb80b5e34937a115439d99d/tumblr_mlpyns94SY1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Tuesday 23 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>London</b></p> <p>Today, I’m attending an event at Burberry in Central London. I’m wearing a Gharani Strok dress in taupe, black and navy with navy suede Mary Janes, a cream basket weave bag (Charles + Keith) and a pair of big sunglasses. The weather in London is perfect today!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48704161043http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48704161043Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:45:00 +0100BurberryGharani Strokblue suede shoesCharles & Keithtaupepops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae13b0e1e9ab05fbc33ba297ede5b57c/tumblr_mlkedvgRch1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e60f0b586bd76162872f0c5bc4b56b96/tumblr_mlkedvgRch1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Oh, deer…</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48451961709http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48451961709Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:39:30 +0100oh deerantlerssilly photographspops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d0eea25023e2c4cf50bd76f87ef5672/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a8a89210488077d393a3dfc3c5a72f37/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6162a962bdb9fb61593656f554d08c46/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a5ffb8b52cd70ec0342c0e3fe96642e6/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f8e238ab1834f59e72efd0676078c3f/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae13b0e1e9ab05fbc33ba297ede5b57c/tumblr_mlke4wDXCk1r9tvado6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Saturday 20 April 2013</p> <p>Skipton Castle</p> <p>I’m wearing a bold pink and white skirt that belonged to my sister today - it felt perfect on such a bright spring day. I’ve teamed it with a white shirt (my mum’s) and a cute blazer (also my mum’s!) - the finishing touch is a pair of navy blue, suede mary janes from Clarks. It’s been a great day - lunch with the future in-laws at the wonderful Bistro des Amis in Skipton, followed by a visit to the castle in the sunshine.</p> <p>Do you like the picture with the antlers!?</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48451572776http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48451572776Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:34:07 +0100clarksmary janesblue suede shoesskipton castlepink and white skirtwhite shirtblazerweekend wearyorkshirefashion diarybistro des amispops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/30c4969438f8b1c597e8e50b8da92e9f/tumblr_mljuayDVH61r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f00e48c778e4f0bc97f8762727617592/tumblr_mljuayDVH61r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c4bc3b9013c512a2c52d41aa66f988be/tumblr_mljuayDVH61r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/06111591de3141b9eb1d36376594e954/tumblr_mljuayDVH61r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8e7fc9901b7919c2b3e2a1edfb7af9f4/tumblr_mljuayDVH61r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Friday 19 April 2013</p> <p>Sutton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire</p> <p>This is the Church where we’ll be married in September. Last night, we called round for a chat with our vicar about some of the formalities; I can’t believe how quickly it’s coming round! We walked home past the church from the vicarage, and it was just beautiful in the evening sun. I can’t wait until September!</p> <p>I wore a purple coat from John Lewis with skinny jeans, boots, a long Fair isle cardigan and red ruffled top.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48428233235http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48428233235Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:25:45 +0100st thomas' church sutton-in-cravenweddingchurchnorth yorkshirepurple coatfashion diarypops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/75aa3ef3d8e5131b1036ffb104a2c2dd/tumblr_mlfpo3BNR31r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cca8db7db478584951d86e982853f3f2/tumblr_mlfpo3BNR31r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/91799637d93f74a6b00d9a50b80400c2/tumblr_mlfpo3BNR31r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2e872177e75898c06988bba12d32b59/tumblr_mlfpo3BNR31r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/40608d7eeacecc1ef66eacb5bbd4cb7c/tumblr_mlfpo3BNR31r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday 18 April 2013</p> <p>London</p> <p>A special post this morning, featuring David who just looks awesome. He’s setting off to Leeds to do some teaching for a couple of days, wearing Levi’s Commuter jeans, a crisp white shirt from Reiss, and MY green coat from Uniqlo! I find it galling that he looks better in it than I do. He’s thrilled to be wearing his Scarpa hiking boots (his latest obsession) and his Côte et Ciel backpack. He’s taking our cat north for a holiday. See you soon, Yuki! Enjoy the trip!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48259288005http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48259288005Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:55:14 +0100côte et cieluniqlounisexgreen coatlevi's commuter jeansscarpahiking bootsreissmenswear blogpops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2ce62b6aa096cbc9c27744df68badcd/tumblr_mldzox4RRs1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tuesday 16 April 2013</p> <p>London</p> <p>Clad in a Reiss skirt, Laura Ashley shell top and Marks + Spencer blazer for a meeting in Central London. I accessorised with patent heels from Isola, a taupe bag from Marks + Spencer, and my grandmother’s brooch.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48185203840http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48185203840Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:36:33 +0100marks and spencerreisslaura ashleyworking wardrobemeeting wearcream skirtpleated toptaupeisolafashion diarypops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/25197c2059d5c0a726a542b10bacd04a/tumblr_mlb7pmbJuO1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b664488a4702fe6f728c3697819fa964/tumblr_mlb7pmbJuO1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Monday 15 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>London</b></p> <p>Back to work after a really lovely weekend, in my lovely Albertina dress from Hobbs. Feeling suitably spring-like in a primrose yellow cardigan (a gift from my mum) and some splashes of hot pink!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48054609520http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/48054609520Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:36:58 +0100HobbsAlbertina dressSpring fashionBlack dressWhite collarPreppy chicyellow cardiganPink bagworking wardrobefashion diarypops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5deb60d5e435d60dc40083a108057e89/tumblr_ml9808SroY1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We’re wearing his and hers hiking boots. Is that tragic, or sweet?</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47963496324http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47963496324Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:48:08 +0100his and hershiking bootsscarpawhat we're wearingpops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/150525ec598bc000dd7d1eeb77eeca68/tumblr_ml97drVsZt1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>Sunday 14 April 2013 <p>Richmond Park</p> <p>A brisk walk from Roehampton to Richmond through the park, on our way to the pub to meet my newly London-based brother for a Sunday afternoon tipple. I’m wearing my splendid new Scarpa hiking boots (a present from my dad, in readiness for a charity hiking challenge this summer) with my skinny blue jeans and David’s shirt and cardigan. I’m carrying a present for my brother in the red and white furoshiki (by Link) - I baked him some bread.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47962444902http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47962444902Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:34:38 +0100scarpa bootshiking bootsskinny jeanslink furoshikisunday afternoonrichmond parkfashion diaryhomemade breadpops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55a674f130a5ffadea1fe22436d0cf91/tumblr_ml915jVQ9N1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/01ff9f5356c57a07aa27a9b3d0592c13/tumblr_ml915jVQ9N1r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e8a97e50deb3a619680a1a207df70279/tumblr_ml915jVQ9N1r9tvado5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7e51fa55cdfce598f192c37317b67d28/tumblr_ml915jVQ9N1r9tvado3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/eacd66173e7a8448c7bb591c90ec689a/tumblr_ml915jVQ9N1r9tvado4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Saturday 13 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>London</b></p> <p>I went to a friend’s 30th birthday party yesterday. I was in such a Mad Men mood; we don’t have Sky, so we’re waiting until the new series is released on DVD at the end of the year, which means that I’m having terrible withdrawal symptoms! Fortunately, this Joan Holloway-esque red dress helped to assuage them… Especially with a splash of contrasting colour in the shape of this Banana Republic clutch bag! The dress is from Hybrid (<a href="http://www.hybridfashion.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.hybridfashion.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hybridfashion.com/</a></a>) - now out of stock, unfortunately, but there are some other amazing and Joan-worthy dresses on the website.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47953039725http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47953039725Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:20:00 +0100Mad MenBanana RepublicRed dressJoan HollowayRed shoesWeekend in LondonBirthday partyTurquoise Clutch BagVIntage fashionsixties fashionHybrid FashionHybridHybrid Dressespops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/23e29f2dc92b3c775d91ea93baaec2fc/tumblr_ml4pznOEFo1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thursday 11 April 2013</p> <p>London</p> <p>Back home, and back to grey skies and rain… Istanbul is a distant, happy memory! Yesterday, I returned to the office wearing a stone coloured jersey dress and dark green woollen trench coat (both Uniqlo) with an ombre mustard scarf (a gift from a friend).</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47765976949http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47765976949Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:28:35 +0100ombre scarfmustarduniqlofashion diarygreen coatpops-trips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ff24fd4d11fe9441304a2eb2bf474978/tumblr_ml3qd1EvX41r9tvado2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Wednesday 10 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>Istanbul</b></p> <p>After a cool, grey welcome to Istanbul on Tuesday, I awoke to a beautiful day on Wednesday. I had a little time to explore the city before my flight back to London, so I set off to explore the Grand Bazaar wearing navy trousers and a blue shirt (both from Reiss) with a grey jersey blazer (Uniqlo) and hot pink scarf (Phase Eight). A good sightseeing outfit.</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47711538960http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47711538960Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:39:01 +0100IstanbulSightseeingGrey jersey blazerReissNavy trousersPInk scarfPhase Eightpops-trips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cba07a98ca548ef5e984bfcd36946c5a/tumblr_ml2ya6RtyA1r9tvado1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Tuesday 9 April 2013</b></p> <p><b>Istanbul - ESCADA party</b></p> <p>I bought this Fifties-style Eliza J dress before Christmas to wear in Paris, and I was so excited about it. But in the end, I didn’t have the opportunity to wear it, and it’s been stuck in my wardrobe, unworn and sad, until now. So I was delighted to have a suitable occasion for its first outing on Tuesday, at a party for ESCADA in Istanbul. I paired it with hot pink heels and beads for a vintage, feminine look; I loved wearing it!</p>http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47687927086http://elisabeth-emma.tumblr.com/post/47687927086Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:32:30 +0100ESCADAPartyNavy Blue DressEliza J Dress1950sPink ShoesIstanbulpops-trips