It's exactly as it sounds -- in the middle of London my bra snapped in to two.  Not at the back.  At the front, the bit where there's usually a pretty little bow.  I was also wearing a top with a lace panel at the front which made it extremely difficult to manoeuvre myself into definite dignity.  Frankly, I was in quite a tizz.  More by luck than anything else we were situated outside Victoria's Secret when this happened - obviously it was a sign i needed to buy a bra (it's so pretty and comfortable and pink) and a make-up bag....and lip gloss.

That wasn't even the most exciting part of my weekend as 12 hours previously i was stood in Wembley Stadium watching the incredible Eminem on his first of two London shows.  I wasn't sure what I was expecting but in all honesty I was blown away, he was insane.  I've never seen a crowd so electric as the one that night.  Eminem did not rap one word on his own, there was so much passion.  When he brought out the one and only Dr Dre the stadium erupted into screams, claps, cheers and tears.  Dre was equally as amazing for the songs he stayed for.  The support acts Danny Brown and Odd Future (who i was obsessed with in year 11) were awesome themselves, the crowd loved it and gave a brilliant reaction -- rare for a support act.  I wore a backless missguided playsuit.

I also experienced my first Megabus this weekend.  It was good, got me from A to B.  My only annoyance was the lack of Wifi that had been advertised, but there was a service stop break and I had the most delicious Waitrose southern fried chicken wrap -- does that sound pretentious? I don't care, it was good.

Then after getting into Cardiff at ten to nine, and into Bridgend at around 9:30 I made it to a leaving night out for our Assistant Manager in Fat Face -- shout out to my Dad for coming to get my suitcase off me at 11.

It's been a brilliant weekend, happy summer!

Cropped tops are the perfect summer basic that can be dressed up and down, you can't walk into a shop these days without seeing at least one, I have handpicked five from across the web to style for all of you lovely people!

TOPSHOP
This is such a steal - half price!  When I said they can be dressed up or down this is the perfect example.  I see it teamed with Levi's style high waisted shorts and classic trainers for a day look, perhaps roaming a city?  Yet also with disco pants and skyscraper heels for a night out.  This top, works.

NEW LOOK
The.  Cutest.  Thing.  This is adorable, the back is so sweet, definitely team with a pastel coloured skater skirt and dolly shoes or pretty sandals.  The only difficulty is that if you swear by denim then I would not recommend this particular top. Double denim didn't do much for B*witched and I don't think it will do much for us.

MISSGUIDED
I adore the Missguided 'Bardot' tops, such a flattering neckline - especially for broad girls like me.  For the super confident among you this can be teamed with hip skimming skinnies, otherwise much like the New Look top I'd pair it with a skater skirt, although perhaps something very bright would work! With court shoes and a  bright clutch for a night time look.

BOOHOO
Something a little more edgy now with this ladder back cropped top - definitely a look for discopants I would say, for those who don't like to show their stomachs this is great because it is somewhat longer than the others I have mentioned.  I see the white as being perfect as a beachy cover up!

ASOS
First off, this model kinda reminds me of Blake Lively, I'm not really sure why, I think I've watched too much Gossip Girl.  I really love this top for so many occasions, like the Boohoo one it would work as a coverup while it would also work with a bright bandeaux underneath a bodycon skirt.  For only £10 this might be my favourite one so far.

Which was your fave?

Dungarees are my love/hate item at the moment, on models and mannequins they look fantastic but I'm not convinced they would be up to much on me.  I thought I'd do a feature on them anyway! I've picked a varitaion of the classic dungaree from 5 stores, Miss Selfridge, Boohoo, Topshop, Missguided and New Look.

MISS SELFRIDGE
I really love the colour of this dress despite not being the world biggest lover of all things pink (she types while wearing neon pink nail varnish).  I think it would look really nice as a day dress with a white cap sleeve crop top underneath, especially in the sun as it's bearing a bit of skin but still staying modest.  Also, the turtle neck style tops that are fashionable right now would look good.  I say white because the stitching in the pocket detail is white so picking it up again would be good, then white converses would finish it off perfectly!

BOOHOO
Full length dungarees tend to lean toward the 'hate' end of my dungaree spectrum but there's something about these Leonie Light Wash ones that I love - especially the idea of them being teamed with court shoes, anything to do with court shoes and I am sold! I'd say for tops, keep it light like the wash and match with shoes, the model is wearing white but I think peaches, corals and mints would work just as well. (P.S. enter OFFER15 at the checkout for 15% off!)

TOPSHOP
I feel somewhat bad for liking this as much as I do.  It's a bit of a cop out because it's technically a playsuit but it's denim with dungaree detail! This is only for those content with bearing a bit of flesh because I wouldn't recommend wearing a top underneath, although it looks structured I'm not sure if there is an inbuilt bra, if not you'll obviously need either a crossback bra or a converter.  I see this with pastel coloured brogues or flatforms.

MISSGUIDED
This is so nice, I literally cannot pick which colour is my favourite, the black is really versatile and an easy day to night look while the peach is just super pretty.  Both of them can easily be worn with heels or flats, the models are wearing them with heeled boots which is a lovely look.  As it's quite low slung I do like the looser crop top styled with.  I'd stick monochrome if you're going with the black and white if you're going peach.  (insert MGFREE at the checkour for free next day delivery if you order tonight!)

NEW LOOK
To finish - a classic, the dungaree.  We've all owned a pair in our lives I'm sure of it.  After looking at all of the variations I'm not sure if I'd buy one like this now.  If you're going to wear it up and over your shoulders then I'd wear a crop top as it sits on the hips, if ot then any top would be fine depending really on how much you dare to bare.

Are any of you planning on buying a pair?  How do you style yours?

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

HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY! To celebrate - here's my 17 favourite green pieces on line.

Disco pants/Missguided/£25.99

Disco pants are cool in any colour, and the ones at Missguided look like really good quality too, super shiny.

Spiked Shoulder Sweater/Missguided/£24.99

Spikes are still very much in fashion and due to all of this cold weather I suspect sweaters will be too for a long while to come.  Perfect with a shirt and skinnies for a day out shopping.  

Teraze Cut Out Skater Dress/Missguided/£29.99

Missguided describe this dress from their exculsive range as 'not for the faint hearted' which it certainly isn't, what it is however, is amazing!

Gulie Satchel Bag/Missguided/£24.99

I have a soft spot for satchels and have a feeling a purchase of one is impending, perhaps not in neon green, but Missguided are looking good.

Barry M Nail Paint in Mint Green/Missguided/£2.99

Perfect if you're thinking of purchasing the bag, might as well match your nails while you're there!

Casio F-91WC-3AEF Watch/ASOS/£20

I'm in love.  In actual love.  

ASOS Ridely Supersoft High Waist Skinny Jeans/ASOS/£30

I'm gutted I didn't realise these were petite because they are gorgeous! My sister has high waisted jeans that look awesome on her so I've been pining for a pair.

ASOS No Comment Ring/ASOS/£5

This might be the cutest ring I've ever seen, to any of my friends, it's 98 days until my birthday.  (hint) (totally not a hint) (H I N T)

Sugarfree Libby Heeled Shoe/ASOS/£30

I've developed a love for medium heel shoes, and due to my clown feet round toes are perfect, love the glittery heel too.

Lacquered Heart Bangle Set/Forever 21/£5.65

Since visiting my first Forever 21 in New York a few summers ago I've loved their jewellery  and since they started trading in the UK I've been obsessed!

Apple Charm Necklace/Forever 21/£4.90

Is this cheating?  It's not green, but apples are...so y'know.  

Prim LS Blazer/Vero Moda/£32.51

Every girls needs at least one classic blazer, why not get a green one?

Royk L/S Shirt FI7/Vero Moda/£16.23

Love this sheer shirt, I imagine it being perfect with black disco pants or wet look leggings.

Alice Twist Lock Day Bag/Boohoo/£25

Another bag, this one maybe slightly easier to wear on a daily basis.  Really good size, looks like you'd fit all the essentials in!

Cora Scallop Edge Jersey Vest/Boohoo/£8

These scallop edge vests are really flattering for most body types and come in a range of colours, super versatile.

Green Speckle Skater Skirt/Topshop/£16

Skater skirts have become a staple wardrobe item in the past seasons so this was a must.

Apple Green Lace Trim Socks/Topshop/£3.50 (3 for £8)

I love these socks, I don't think I need to explain.

So, may you be blessed with the luck o' the Irish and have a lovely day!

This trend has been around for a while in the likes of American Apparel but is now hitting the mainsteam just in time for A/W.  Let's see what it bringing....

So here we've got the original disco pant from American Apparel, however at £74 they aren't exactly what we'd be willing to pay!  So of course I've found some more than suitable substitutes! On the left we have wonderful £10 version from Missguided and there are very similar ones in River Island that I recently purchased.  For a shinier version I'd go with these ones from Fashion Union, I think the colour on them is really lovely.

So if the trousers don't take your fancy, what about shorts or skirts?  On Boohoo there is a large range of clothing made from this disco material, I recently bought the Allie High Shine Disco Bodysuit, which is like a leotard with a dropped back, to wear with jeans or to layer with, it came today and I'm so happy with it!

My verdict? If it's disco you're after, Boohoo is your shop.  

Thank you!

Ellie x

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress.  Dress impeccably and they remember the woman" said the icon that is Coco Chanel, and how right she was.  I have scoured a few of my favourite shops to find my 3 favourite dresses of the season so far!

I think it's definitely high time for a shoe post.
There is no denying that I am a "shoe person".  With size eight feet however, it's often incredibly difficult to find shoes the flatter my feet, or that fit, as they are narrow!

A recent hot trend that spread from high end to high street was skulls.

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!

So, who shops online? I do, and I can't understand people who avoid it.