two years later....

Jumper | Primark. Jeans | New Look. Boots | Topshop (here)

My blog has been an official part of my life (and the online community) for two years!!

Over the last year my life has continued to change and most of this has been documented on this small part of the Internet. I've started University, carried out my first Fashion Buying placement and most recently moved in with my beautiful boyfriend of seven years, Mark. 

As things in my life continue to change (for the better) I always have Faye Elizabeth Fashion Journal. Through the Summer it kept me entertained for the endless months of no Uni and now life is hectic I am wanting to blog more and more. What has kept me going for the two years is creating new posts with inspiring content for you amazing readers. I'm constantly trying to find new and interesting trends, news and style inspiration to share. 

If there's anything you would like me to share please let me know.

My goal for the next year is to blog more of my personal style. I love to do this - even though I get slightly embarrassed posing in front of the camera (I'm more awkward than photogenic.) 

I have always compared my blog to others in the past but as I grow older I have learnt to love my work for its individuality. 

I have one last thing to say and that is THANK YOU to you the readers, your what keeps me going most of all.

Here's to many more years of blogging! 

Love 

Faye x

A love affair with Elle

(Winona Ryder cover - July 2009, Kirsten Dunst cover - September 2011, Drew Barrymore cover - October 2006 (21st Birthday collectors issue), Kate Hudson cover - October 2010 (25th Birthday collectors issue), Emma Watson cover - December 2014.  

As you can see from the photographs above I've been collecting my beloved Elle magazine for a number of years. If you follow me on Instagram you'll know that I recently moved house and transporting my collection was a challenging task - there are eighty five of them after all. The journey from my family home to the new pad involved my boyfriend suggesting using them as kindling for the log burning stove. Ha! How dare he, they are my pride and joy! The conversation ended with me saying I will literally be the girl who lived in her Elle Magazines. 

I have read a variety of magazines in the past from Cosmopolitan to Vogue but Elle has always been my monthly staple. For the last few years Santa has been kind enough to supply me with a subscription giving me exclusive subscriber covers delivered straight to my door. Elle has something every girl or women can relate to - beautiful fashion shoots, street style edits, inspirational writing and one of my favourite monthly columns - Fit Notes. 

Elle is constantly exciting its readers, a recent design change both in my monthly glossy and online look fantastic. Elleuk.com offers readers an insight into the #ellefashioncupboard a space filled with designer delights. I can't get enough of the What Elle Wears feature, each week the beautiful Elle team are photographed in their work attire. I will no doubt be reading Elle for the next ten years and I can't wait to see how the magazine develops.

*note to self - where am I going to keep them?

New Loves

Image Source | style.com

I just LOVE finding new fashion designers and this week it happened whilst flicking through The Sunday Telegraphs fashion and lifestyle installment 'Stella'.

Mother of Pearl, a London based fashion label who has created an amazing collection inspired by the prints of textile designer William Morris. The designs by Mother of Pearl have a somewhat historical influence - frilled midi sleeves and pussy bow blouses. The collection has modern yet feminine elements and the William Morris prints make the collection aesthetically perfect. A definite new designer I will be keeping a close eye on in the upcoming season.

University attire

Bag and T-shirt | Topshop. Jeans | New Look. Coat | H&M. Trainers | Nike (JD Sports)

Considering I spend a large amount of my time at University I figured why not share my university apparel. For me everyday items have to be effortless, casual and comfortable - but with a little added twist. At the moment these Nike dual fusion trainers make an appearance on a daily basis giving my outfit a splash of colour. Teamed with some blue jeans, an oversized coat and tartan scarf - I'm ready for lectures and the cold weather.

Happy November!