Everything Eleanor

Sometimes I find it a bit ironic how, even though I don't consider myself a 'fashion blogger', I do post a fair bit about clothes, when a lot of what I wear day-to-day is creased tees and slightly-stained jeans. And usually it's the same pair of jeans, like, four days in a row (ASOS mom jeans, I'm talking to you). However, it might just be the sunny and happy vibes of summer, but during the warmer seasons I like to step out of my comfort zone a little more when it comes to clothes - ditch the jeans more frequently, and wear *gasps* some colour. So here's some insight into what I like to use to spruce up my wardrobe in summertime, with items that are always readily available at this time of year no matter your budget.  JUMPSUITS AND PLAYSUITS I love playsuits. They are the easiest thing to just throw on in the summer. So effortless and so pretty, for just casual daytime wear or for something a little more glam. I've had quite a few over the years,...

Okay, so it's not exactly halfway through the year yet, but still...we're in June. That doesn't really seem possible. It only feels like last week I was regretting downing a pint of wine on New Year's Eve. This year has already been quite a whirlwind, and no doubt it'll continue to be that way, what with starting an even more intense year of uni, moving to a new house in Southampton and celebrating my 19th Birthday next month (please, Ellie, no more pints of wine this time, okay?). There have already been some brilliant and memorable moments this year, but also some pretty horrible ones, and throughout all these experiences, there have been some life lessons well and truly learned or reminded of. So here's some Ellie insight for you (with some monthly highlights to illustrate), kicking things off with... DO MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE AND BE PROUD OF IT January : this was taken during my first week back in Southampton, while I was snapping some edgy stree...