My first day despite both initial apprehension and nearly getting lost trying to find Cardiff Gate Business park went swimmingly! Everyone at Freshwater was welcoming, chatty and helpful.  I spent most of the morning finding retailers to put on a client list and reading through trend sheets/briefs for new projects.  On-wards to day two!

Unline yesterday where near enough my whole outfit was Urban Outifitters, I have opted for a Select look.

Of course, to match my aztec skirt...aztec nails.

IT'S MY 100TH POST! Didn't that come around fast? Also, I surpassed 8000 views last night, I want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who reads my blog and -internet hugs-.

 For my textiles AS Level I have designed and made a bag (click here to see the bag) and shirt and a corset.  I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on my corset as I've just finished it, I was lucky enough to be able to put it up in the window of Ella Riley's sweet shop in Bridgend - if you're ever in the area you should definitely pop in, the shop and the owners are lovely!

As I said at the beginning, thank you all for your continued support of my blog - and please let me know your thoughts on my corset!

I miss prom.  Still, almost a year on.  If you're some of the lucky ones with a prom this year, I envy you! I understand not all schools hold proms for Year 11s but luckily for us - mine did.

I didn't choose a dress until way later than I had hoped to, if my memory serves me well it was just before Whitsun last year - my prom was June 29th.

This was my dress - I found it at a local shop specializing in occasion dresses, it is absolutely nothing like the 'bright blue definitely not long maybe mullet hem but not long' dress I'd always claimed I would get but without sounding TOO cheesy, I tried it on and absolutely fell in love with it completely.  My jewellery was really simple, I had a bracelet that was decorated with crystals with a interlocking pattern, a necklace which was like a little glass perfume bottle and earring complimenting my bracelet - all of which were from Accessorise I believe.  My bag was grey crocodile print with a knuckle duster style handle, I cannot for the life of me remember where it was from but I want to say Boohoo/Missguided.  I had a spray tan and eye lashes a few days beforehand, and my hair cut and dried so it was wavy, then I put it on the side and pinned it how I wanted it, and nails painted (French polish) on the day.  I don't have any photos with my shoes in bt they were white slingbacks absolutely covered in diamanté and they were stunning!

Myself and Morgan who brought about 7 ties with him to see which matched my dress best, aw.  

My gorgeous friends looking so smart!

Alys, Rachael, Iszzy, Emilie, Libby, Sophie, myself, Dayna and Charlotte (L-R)

Charlotte, Sophie, myself and Dayna.  Charlotte, Sophie and Dayna actually managed to find their dresses online.

A rather long shot of all of us before heading to the school

Libby (who provided her home as our pre-prom place) and I

Am I getting carried away with all this reminiscing? Lydia and I.

Kerstin and I

A natural one of myself and Emilie laughing! (I'd like to point out someone is standing behind me and my shoulder doesn't jut out that much, it took me a while to figure out)

If you have a prom this year and are stuck for where to look for a dress/shoes take a look at the following links!

LIGHT IN THE BOX

MISSGUIDED PROM

ASOS

even if only for inspiration SHERRI HILL

If you know of anywhere else please comment below and let me know, I'd love to check it out.  Also - don't hesitate to post or e-mail (fashion-etcwithellie@live.co.uk) me your prom queries as I'd love to help.  

now playing - enter shikari/stalemate - i would do anything for you/foster the people - wake me up/ed sheeran - 22/taylor swift

I'm not quite sure how, but a few weeks back I stumbled upon the wonderful DIY Nails store.  I was blown away by the prices, so reasonable!

I bought blue bows to stick onto my nails, it is £3 for ten and they come in a nail polish bottle.  Postage is free when you spend over £5, (I bought bows as a present as well) which is great!  

I absolutely love the Baby It's Cold Outside glitter gradient nails, they are so sweet!  I think the clear decals are amazing too, I must admit my love for the Thug Life ones.

On the website as linked above you'll find a link to their blog, which is lovely! It's so personal with lots of backstage photos. While you're there, take a look at their tumblr as well, where Tammy (the brain and creativity behind the store) posts some pictures of her own nails and inspirations

Do let me know if you buy anything, I certainly might!

Thank you!