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

Way back in July I posted a super excited post about Rihanna's collab with River Island and how it was due in March.  Well, it appears March is nearly upon us.  As it Rihanna's collab! I love it.  It's so simple yet so Rihanna, the kind of capsule wardrobe I would assume she has herself.  Simple items from varsity jackets and cropped tees to beautifully elegant yet somewhat casual maxi dresses can be teamed with edge biker boots with stiletto heels and snapbacks.  I'm going to see Rihanna in Cardiff in June so I feel I may have purchase something to wear...It's only fair after all.  

pictures from River Island facebook

Love the button detail of her trademark 'R' on these denim hotpants...certainly in with a chance of meeting my wardrobe!

Here's a link to the facebook page where you can see all of the collection - minus the prices so far!

What's your favourite?  I'd love to hear.

In this day and age people are looking to methods of recycling that they may not have ever even considered before to make the most out of their clothes.  This week I've caught onto dyeing.

Today Taylor Swift was announced as Forbes top earner in their 30 under 30, beating off the likes of Adele, R-Patz, Rihanna and Justin Beiber. As a celebration of this prestigious title I thought it appropriate to pay homage to her style!

This week Sarah Burton (The designer behind Kate Middleton's aMAZing wedding dress) has released her latest collection for Alexander McQueen.