Congratulations Sarah Burton!

On receiving the Designer of the Year Award at the British Fashion Awards. It's about time this incredible designer got some more recognition. The Royal Wedding dress simply doesn't compare to how beautifully she has taken the reins of Alexander McQueen, and kept the brand fresh, exciting and constantly doing the unexpected.

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Happy Birthday Fashion Foreword!

Happy 2nd Birthday to Fashion Foreword! On the 29th of November, 2009 I posted my first 'article' welcoming readers to my little world. Back then, the blog was alot smaller, the layout was super simple and even the domain was different.


Although this blog has had a revamp, a new address and now has a much chicer style, I have remained the same since I started. I was never out to brag, or to preach to readers, only to share ideas and be creative in as many way's as I could. I have changed from a dedicated fashion blogger, to a beauty journalist- with the occasional outfit of the day!
The biggest change over these two years has, of course, been the addition of my YouTube account. This blog, and my journalism career would not be the same without it. I have been able to muster the courage to make myself a persona on the screen, that is myself but more professional.  But we'll wait for the second birthday of that to chat more about my progress there.


First and foremost, I want to thank my brilliant readers who keep me going every day. Even when I didn't post for nearly 2 weeks, my first post back got comments and emails and I felt really great. I have been able to talk to some really excellent bloggers and even journalists, who have complimented my work and encouraged me to keep going.
Next, I would like to thank Blogger for hosting me! This blog has managed to help me get some really incredibly job opportunities, from my experience at Woman's Own, to my continued work at Ana-rchy.com. Without this space to write, stylize and perfect my work, I wouldn't be the journalist I am today.


So thanks very very much, for everything... and here's to the next birthday.


With love, happiness and thankful feelings.... Ellie

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Little Mermaid

This nail look reminds me of the Little Mermaid. Although they look green, the glitter is gold and blue and therefore blends into a greeny colour. Cosmic Green by W7.

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Winter Wonderland

Alex and I went to Winter Wonderland! It is so beautiful, sparkly and the lights just made it so romantic. We  were planning to go on the Ferris Wheel (bottom), but I realised it goes quite fast and got all scared and chickened out! Then again, there were other more terrifiying rides available. The ice skating was so pretty, as were all the mini stores. We had belgian chocolate waffles, spiced cider and some chips! Very Christmassy. Hope your all enjoying the Christmas season. 

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Birthday Cake

So it's freezing, but I am absolutely sick of wearing jeans all the time. I decided to brace the cold and wear these shorts form F+F which I've had years. I teamed it with a black jumper from H&M, tights and boots also from F+F. I am back on the eyeliner, and my hair is inspired by Bella's wedding hair in Breaking Dawn. 

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Pie Time

Ok so it's time for a small admission: I am obsessed with pies. I love pies. I am the pie monster. Wanna know who ate all the pies? Yeah, that was me. So when "Bumpkin" entered my radar on a visit to Westfield Stratford I had to explore it. This 'central' London restaurant follows the concept of a country gastro-pub, hence the country "Bumpkin" name, and therefore features country style cuisine. Amazingly, I had the chicken, ham hock and leek pie, and my aunt had the fish pie.
Now: good point were that the restaurant was incredibly well executed. Gastro-pubs are slowly going out of fashion for their ridiculous price tags, but Bumpkin executes the country pub feel excellently. Dressed up for Christmas in a beautiful way, with plenty of wood and comfy chairs everywhere, I felt like I was back home in my local having a spot of dinner.
Bad point: service when you are there is excellent. But having to sit next to an uncleared table for over 20 minutes really does put you off your food. As a waitress, I know how restaurants work and you should clear a table as quickly as possible. At least three tables were left uncleared, and it just makes other diners feel uncomfortable. Aside from this, the restaurant was pretty faultless.
Recommendation: Please please please try the carrots and parsnips in honey. Simply amazing.

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A Look For The Holidays

This eye look is inspired from December's Glamour magazine. It keeps the make up focused on the eyes, and the rest of the face calm and neutral. The glitter eye consists of a base of dark blue, and topped with glitter eyeliner. You could use a glitter pigment and a eye glue, but as I don't own either of these I improvised. Add a ton of mascara.
You could wear this look with an all black outfit during the holidays, perhaps to the party, or to New Years.

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