New Page

So, I've had my Blog for a couple of months now and I want to start organising it a little better, so what I've done is added a new page called "Wishlist", which will (obviously) be a list of all the things I see and completely adore and want to share with you all. I've already do a post so go check it out!

Fighting Fitness

So this is the first time I have written about fitness, but there's always a first for everything. (Just to clarify I am not a fitness professional and these tips I have found from the internet and I found that they do work for me but may not for everyone) :)

Work Out

WARM UP

Even though its boring and may seem like it doesn't work but it actually does and its there for a reason!

LEGS

1. 50 Jumping Jacks

2. Lunges

3. 10 Side Lunges on each leg

4. 40 Calf Raises (use the bottom of the stairs/ I do)

5. 10 Plie Squats

6. Squat Jumps

 

ABS/ARMS

1. 20 Crunches

2. 40 Mountain Climbs

3. 30 Second Plank

4. 5 Pushups (I fail to do that all the time so give up)

5. 10 Sits Ups (always get half way then slam to the floor again - Gravities Fault! ;))

6. 40 Second Plank

7. 25 Jumping Jacks

 

So I found this very useful when trying to keep fit along side my daily 5 mile walk to and from school, but I only usually concentrate on my legs and ditch the abs/arms section oops - never mind!

 



"These Boots are Made for Walking"

Judging by the name of this post you'll get a pretty good indication of what this post is about! BOOTS! Seeing as Autumn has officially started I thought I would look at the new season trends for boot fashion of 2013. So lets KICK this thing off - see what I did there ha...

Quality Quilts:
Inexpensive Choice - River Island Black Quilted Welly Boots (£40)
These are perfect for the cold months and snow season and can really be dressed up or down. You're probably wondering what makes them dressy but the glossy finish ass real dress up value but are great to wear casual with your favourite jeans. Also, even though festival season has ended, whose to say the muddy garden parties have ended!

 

2. Chic Chelsea Boots

Even if you can't afford the London Chelsea Postcode status you can afford the fashionista status with these Elastic Chelsea Boots. This design from Topshop ALITE Elastic Chelsea Boots (£65) comes in black and brown so if you cant decide which you like best... you can buy both! :) The elastic at the top makes them comfortable and keeps the nippy air out too, but they are ultra feminine and I love that they're not bulky. And they're leather!

 

3. Kool Kiboots

If like me your at first like what on Earth are Kiboots, well Kiboots were first launched in 2010 made from original kilim rugs and you can find the real deals on Kiboots.com and are now the new 'IT' boot! They're so eye catching and looking so great with pretty much any colour denim! I love these Kiboots as the pink rug detail is subtle and doesn't drag too much attention away from the original boot! ($199.50)

So I hope this short post helps you make a good decision on what boots are out and about this season! Hope you enjoyed! Follow me on twitter to find out more information on future posts (@Emily_Greaves). Thanks again, Love Emily x

 

Go To Autumn Nails

Whenever its the changing of the seasons, I not only change around my whole wardrobe but I also change around my nail colours! I like to not only wear colours that suit my mood but also what colours are perfect for that time of year. Seeing as Autumn is just on the next page (not literally :)), I thought I would let you know what colours I most like to wear in autumn!

Kicking it all off with my current nail colour is the No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in the gorgeous colour Damson Dream (love the name!). I find this colour perfect to break into the Autumn mood. I've also added a little tear drop lilac gem to the ring finger to add a bit of detail.

Next, if I'm going to a party or out to a Christmas party or a birthday celebration I like to glam my outfit up with Revlon's Sparkly Polish in the shade Facets if Fuchsia (095) but (Top Tip) if you use a sequined/sparkly varnish use the same colour polish as a base coat and then apply the sparkles else there isn't a base colour for the sparkles o sit on but natural nail and it looks rubbish!

 

As said above, whenever I use the sparkly nail varnish I use my No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in the shade Vivid Violet as the colour base and then apply the Revlon polish over the top.

But if you don't always like wearing darker colours through the Autumn time why not dare to be different and wear a dark pink and a radiant red polish. These colours can really bring an outfit together and can definitely draw attention in any room when its Autumn! I use Seventeen's mini polishes, but unfortunately I don't know the names of the colours as they aren't featured on the bottles and I won them in a raffle :( But the pictures should help!

 

Top Tips:

Every girl has that problem when as soon as you put on a new nail varnish, within days its chipped and you've picked it off during a really boring lesson at school - am I right? So my top tips are:

1. Use nail varnish remover over the nail before to remove oils and previous polishes

2. Give you hands a good wash with soap and concentrate on the nails - durrr...

3. Apply a good base coat but only very thinly

4. Apply at least two coats of your varnish

5. Wait for it to dry, then apply two top clear top coats for protection

(I use the amazing Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat - High recommend!)

 

So thanks for ready again and I hope this post can give you some inspiration on what nail colours to use and I hope the top tips provide advice and I hope hey work too! If you want to learn anymore about up coming blog posts follow me on twitter (@Emily_Greaves) and on Instagram (emilygreaves1996), thanks again love Emily x

 

Autumn/Winter Wardrobe Essentials

Hi,
Autumn has officially started but the weather doesn't seem to be going with it yet (lets not speak to soon!). But now is just the right time to gather together all your last season clothes and see what's wearable and see what needs to be on the shopping list. Today this post will give you hints on what should be on the top of that ever growing list, but these are definitely must haves! Lets begin...

1. Trench Coat
Whenever I go trench coat shopping I like something that's fashionable yet keeps me dry when English weather takes over. This Mango light camel coat is perfect as its long and keeps the tops of your legs dry as well as your body. The colour gorgeous and the fit is great! With a trench coat they can look a bit 'granny-fide' so I like to match it with a coral scarf and tying the waist belt in a knot instead of buckling it up! It also draws attention to the waist.


Mango Puffed Shoulder Cotton Trench Coat (£69.99) also available in Navy

2. Black Jacket

I absolutely love my black leather jacket for the pure reason that its simple, stylish and very multi-wearable (if that's a word?). You can dress it up, dress it down, and there so simple. At the moment Biker jackets are very in trend which is an amazing win. If your scared about the price of a good leather jacket you can just think of it as an invest (which is what I do with pretty much everything I buy ha!) or you can go for a faux leather jacket without the expensive price tag and still have that great biker edgy look!

 

Warehouse Quilted Double Buckle Leather Biker (£169.99)

3. Basic Black Jeans

You can never start Autumn/Winter without a pair of black jeans. if you don't own a pair already... BUY A PAIR! There super simple and blacks always a winning colour for all ages and shapes! I love to go super skinny cause I can wear them with absolutely everything e.g. boots and flats.

TOP TIP: When trying on denim of any kind if there tight, they fit, denim wears in after a few wears and washes!



Topshop MOTO Black Leigh Jeans (£38)



4. Blue Jeans
Same as the black ones! Amazing and great to wear with brown and you definitely cant go wrong with pairing these jeans with your favourite UGGs!

Topshop MOTO Blue Leigh Jeans (£38)

5. Cream Jumper

Simple cream jumpers are amazing. You can wear with absolutely any colour - as long as it doesn't go with the food you might happen to spill down! ;) Mega soft and comfy so get yours! If you pair it with black jeans (shown above) you can accessories it with great rose gold jewellery or if you pair it with navy jeans (shown above) try yellow gold jewellery as accessories to add some colour variation and shine!

 

Dorothy Perkins Cream Ribbed Raglan Jumper (£20)

6. Black Leather Boots

Whenever its winter I always love to go for long black leather boots are they are sooooooo durable its actually unbelievable. They last for absolutely ages when they are leather and they are very comfy - when you've bed them in off cause, because when I bought my black leather boots from Dune last year I had them for a long time before they stopped giving me blisters. But now that they stop giving me blisters its like having clouds on your feet and for a plus they keep the snow away as well!

Dune Ladies Black Side Pull Up Troonbridge Boots (£149)

 

Accessories -

What's winter without WOOL! To go with your new black leather jacket pair it with a basic cream beanie! Simple!

 

Mango Pom Pom Cable-Knit Beanie (£17.99)

 

And to go with the cream jumper shown above you can put on this amazing necklace and be on your way out!

Asos Gogo Philip Heart and Chain Long Pendant Necklace (£20)

 

So that's the end of all the Autumn/Winter Wardrobe Essentials you need this year. I hope you enjoyed reading what seems like my longest blog post yet and I hope it helps you make some very important wardrobe decisions for 2013! If you want to stay posted on further blog posts go and follow me on twitter @Emily_Greaves and thanks for ready! Love Emily x











26 facts about Me

Hiya, I couldn't think of anything that I wanted to write a post about so I thought why don't I let people learn a little bit about me through 26 facts.

1. Full Name: Emily Charlotte Greaves

2. Date of Birth: 3rd April 1996 (17)
3. Born in Leicester, bred in Melton Mowbray
4. I have an older sister who is 21
5. I'm in my second year of sixth form studying Health and Social Care, Psychology and BTEC Science
6. I am a shop assistant for Dorothy Perkins and have been since the age of 14
7. I am about to become a Community Health Volunteer along side my part-time job and college
8. My ambition is to go to university and study psychology and then hopefully do a Masters Degree as well
9. I had two guinea pigs called Bubble and Squeak
10. My first celebrity crushes were Leonardo Di Caprio and Orlando Bloom
11. My girl crushes are Kendall Jenner and Candice Swanepoel

12. My style icons are The Duchess of Cambridge and Eleanor Calder
13. I have always wanted a sheepdog called Floss, because I used to love the Floss books of a sheepdog when I was little
14. I keep anything that holds a sentimental value to me in a huge shoe box and have done since I was 8 years old
15. The first and only concert I have ever been to was S Club 7 and I fell asleep on the chairs by 8pm and wanted to go home to bed.
16. My favourite bands are The Saturdays and One Direction
17. I am going to see One Direction for the very first time next year for their Where We Are Tour at Wembley Stadium, London
18. The only classical music I like is Ludovico Einaudi who is a contemporary pianist and I watch him in Nottingham in April
19. My favourite book series is The Hunger Games
20. My favourite film is never the same as it always changes when I watch new films but when I was younger and first watched Titanic I was obsessed!

21. I used to swim competitively for my town from the age of 7-13 and horse riding on and off for years too.

22. I want my first car to be a Fiat 500 because they are so cute

23. My dream place to live would be in Cambridge or London (so not too expensive... ha!)

24. I'd love to go and watch the diving and Tom Daley at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics as I've been a follower of him since I was 12

25. I have a huge clothes shopping obsession as I'm always buying new clothes even when I don't need them

26. Me an my family have two close family friends and they never had any children but had a dog, and when I first met them I fell in love with their dog as I love all animals and never had any of my own, so I was besotted with this dog called Barney and really thought of him as my own... people find that weird!

 

So I don't know if you wanted to know anything about me but you know a little bit now, so thanks for reading hope enjoyed, make sure you follow me on google  blogger and twitter (@Emily_Greaves), thanks love Emily x

Teen Choice Awards 2013 Fashion

So yesterday was the Teen Choice Awards 2013. Even though I tried to stay up and watch it, I pretty much failed as my live stream went offline... I was not happy ha. But when I woke up this morning I couldn't help catching up on what had happened and what all the celebs were wearing! Many in my opinion look absolutely amazing but however not all of them did.
(p.s with the following comments and descriptions, these are completely of my own opinion and I don't want to offend anyone but if I do, I apologise.)

3 Favourites

Demi Lovato:

As always Demi Lovato looks amazing, wearing a black feature blazer, leather trousers, and white top. Sounds simple but when it's Demi whose wearing it, it couldn't be more rock chic if it tried. Even though it is very black for such a summery awards show, she definitely pulls it off!

Selena Gomez:

I'm not the biggest fan of green, but I'm definitely a fan of this figure hugging panel slit midi-dress. I love the slits down both sides instead of one as it makes you look 10x for slimmer than you actually are and if you've got fabulously tanned legs after your summer holiday, this is one hell of a way to flaunt them!

 

Holland Roden:

Even though I had never heard or seen Holland Roden, after yesterdays Blue Carpet appearance I will definitely be doing my reading as she looked beautiful in this yellow lace peplum sun dress. The peplum nips in the waist and the sunshine yellow makes you look less washed out if your fair skinned. The lace is very feminine and the red lip stick adds attitude to the whole look - very well done Holland!

3 Hates

Naya Rivera:

I love Naya Rivera for her amazing beauty and figure, and yes I know double leathers all the thing now but it kind of looks like she forget to get an outfit and made a crop top and trousers from a black bin bag. Its a no from me Naya but I still love you hair and makeup.

Hana Mae Lee:

All I say to this is that it looks like she's trying to steal Lady Gaga's image and its going very well. Who wears a head dress saying "I am a Man" by choice - just NO!

 

Chloe Grace Moretz:

This dress is perfect for Chloe's age, it doesn't do her figure any justice what so ever. I would have followed in Holland Roden's path and gone for a light colour maybe even a neon coral to match her age and her skin tone.

 

Hope you enjoyed watching the TCA 2013 and I hope my analysis of these womens' trends and gave you ideas about what you should be wearing to suit what you have been born with. (Images courtesy of MSN News). Make sure you follow me on twitter @Emily_Greaves, thanks for reading, if you have any comments let me know below, love Emily x