Christmas Gift Guide | The Fashion Addict

URBAN OUTFITTERS KNIT, URBAN OUTFITTERS BRA, TOPSHOP NOVELTY SOCKS, ALEX MONROE BEE NECKLACE, ALEX MONROE STRING RING, RAY-BAN ROUND SUNGLASSES

Hello and welcome back to this Christmas gift guide series! Today's theme is one that is very familiar on this blog - fashion (make sure you check out yesterday's gift ideas for the HOME BIRD). Whether your special someone lives and breathes fashion or just enjoys a treat once in a while, I think that fashion-based presents are so accessible and can leave the receiver feeling fabulous.

Knitwear is something that I get more and more excited about every winter - does that mean I'm getting old?! - and it is the perfect gift to give at this time of year as it can be used right now! I absolutely love this super soft one from URBAN OUTFITTERS with its bang-on-trend blush pink colour and clashing navy stripe detail down the sleeve. Also from Urban Outfitters is this sparkly two tone triangle bra, which will keep the party spirit going underneath your threads until summer comes and it can be rocked under a mesh top. 

Now let's talk details. Any fashion addict knows that an outfit can be made with the right accessories and Christmas is the perfect time to update someone's collection. For a tight budget or as stocking fillers, you simply cannot go wrong with novelty socks. TOPSHOP have a great selection of socks with everything from cartoon prints to frills and sparkles and you can get three pairs for just £8! 

If you can spend a bit more, look no further than RAY-BAN sunglasses as they are an absolute staple in any wardrobe. My current favourite are these sixties/seventies style round ones, which will make the perfect gift, even if they probably can't use them properly for a few months! And finally, I've included a couple of jewellery pieces as this is an absolute classic Christmas gift. Check out ALEX MONROE for gorgeous nature-inspired jewellery - I received this cute bumblebee necklace and gorgeous string ring a few years ago now and they are still some of my favourites!

See you tomorrow for day three of this Christmas gift guide series!

Izzie x
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Fashion On 35mm Film

My love for photography truly began when I studied analog photography for A-level but because of the ease and cheapness of digital, I have only been sporadically taking film photos...until now. I had been toying with the idea of trying film photography for an outfit post for a while and finally took the plunge this summer. We did not even take any digital back-ups because I wanted to be fully committed to this experiment and I was confident enough in the art and in my photographer that I thought they were not needed - and I was right. These days we are too spoilt by being able to shoot hundreds of photos, pick our favourites and edit them to perfection and although this is extremely convenient, sometimes I wonder - where is the beauty in that? Even - what is the art of that? So I thought I would strip things back, take just eight outfit photos - all of which you see here and have not been edited - and try fashion blogging the way our mothers would have done it, if such a thing had existed back in the 80s.

Blouse - ZAFUL*, Jeans - TOPSHOP, Boots - OFFICE

Location: Redland, Bristol

I am absolutely chuffed with these photos. With just eight photos to play with, I had to really pose and there was the danger that these photos wouldn't look natural but I don't think that is the case at all! In fact, I almost like that in the third photo down I am mid-blink as this makes things more real. 

I love the aesthetic of film - its vintage grain, different colours and perfectly imperfect out of focus blur - and it is certainly something that I want to incorporate more frequently onto this blog. I have another mini film outfit post coming later in the week that we shot one beautiful morning in Barcelona and after that I have to get shooting in Montreal!

Let's talk fashion now because this is an outfit post after all! I have already posted a summery outfit featuring this WHITE BLOUSE but this is a much more transitional look that I have been craving oh so much recently. I always think that white blouses look so great just tucked into a pair of jeans and today I have finished the outfit with my favourite silver boots to make this look a little more special for the film! 

What do you think of film photography? Would you like to see outfits shot on film become a regular feature on Fashion Et Moi?

Mon amour de la photographie a commencé quand j'ai étudié la photographie analogique au lycée. Cependant, dans les années récentes, à cause de sa facilité et son bas prix, je préférais la photographie numérique et je prenais des photographes de pellicule de temps en temps...jusqu'à maintenant. Depuis longtemps je pense à essayer de la photographie analogique pour prendre en photo une tenue et je l'ai fait cet été - enfin! On n'a pas pris des photos numériques de la même tenue au cas où cet essai n'a pas marché parce que je voulais me commettre totalement. J'ai eu assez de confiance dans l'art et dans mon photographe et j'ai eu raison. Aujourd'hui, on est trop gâté car on peut prendre des centaines de photos, choisir nos préférés et les éditer pour qu'elles soient parfaites et même s'il est plus pratique, je me demande, où on trouve la beauté? Même - c'est l'art? Donc, j'ai pensé à revenir à la photographie traditionnelle, prendre que huit photos de tenue - vous voyez tous sans éditer - et essayer le blogging de mode comment nos mères l'auraient fait s'il existait dans les années 80s.

Je suis vraiment contente avec ces photos! Vu qu'on ne prenait que huit photos, il fallait poser et j'avais peur que ces photos ne paraîtraient pas naturelles mais c'est le contraire! En fait, j'aime que je suis en train de cligner dans la troisième photo - c'est plus réal comme ça.

Je kiffe l'esthétique de pellicule photo - son grain retro, ses couleurs différentes et son flou imparfait mais parfait au même temps - et je veux bien faire des photos comme celles-ci plus souvent sur ce blog. Plus tard dans le semaine, je vous montrai un deuxième petit poste de tenue shooté en pellicule à Barcelone et après il faut que je commence à shooter à Montréal!

Parlons de la mode maintenant parce qu'après tout c'est un poste de tenue! Je vous ai déjà montré un look d'été avec ce CHEMISIER BLANC mais aujourd'hui c'est un outfit de transition. Je trouve que des chemisiers blancs vont super bien rentrés dans un jean et aujourd'hui j'ai mis mes bottines argentées pour un look plus spécial pour la pellicule.

Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de la photographie en pellicule? Voulez-vous que la tenue shooté en pellicule devienne une poste habituelle sur Fashion Et Moi?

Izzie x
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YouTube: Summer Wedding Outfit Haul | Topshop, Zara & ASOS

Yesterday I went to the beautiful wedding of Lewis' sister Martha. Of course I had lots of ideas about what I could wear to a British weather at the beginning of June (weather issues alert!). So I ordered some stuff and filmed myself styling up three pieces from Topshop, Zara and ASOS to try and decide what to wear! 
Have a watch, get some inspiration and wait until the end where I reveal which outfit I wore yesterday!

Izzie x
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Floral Printed Ruffle Blouse

Top - TOPSHOP, Skirt - KILO SHOP, Boots - RIVER ISLAND via ASOS

Location: Estacio de Francia carpark, Barcelona

I have been looking for a nice printed blouse for a while and although I see others looking awesome wearing blouses, it can be hard to find exactly the right print. Even though this top is technically classed as a "tee", I see it more as a blouse without buttons thanks to its material, ruffle detailing and, of course, that gorgeous print.

As soon as I saw it, I had to have it and perhaps that is just how it should be when buying printed blouses. I instantly found the print super interesting - bold sixties florals with stripes, which combines two of my favourite prints.

Today I have styled it in keeping with its retro print and ruffles, with my favourite suede A-line skirt and some ankle boots. I really like this silhouette; how the boxy blouse is loose on top but pulled in tight at the waist by the skirt that is perfectly shaped to flatter my figure.

FYI, thanks to the blouse's modern t-shirt shape, it also looks great with jeans, be they boyfriend or skinny as I tested out in my latest haul and try on video which is linked below. 

I hope you have had a happy Monday!

Ça fait longtemps que je cherche un chemisier à motifs. Même si j’ai vu plein de personnes qui portaient des chemisiers géniaux, des fois c’est dûr d’en trouver un du bon motif. Sur l’étiquette, on décrit ce haut comme un t-shirt mais pour moi il est plutôt un chemisier sans boutonnes, grâce à sa matière, ses détails de ruches et, bien sûr, son motif magnifique.

Dès que je l’ai vu, il fallait l’acheter et peut-être il faut toujours acheter des chemisiers à motifs comme ça - spontanément. Toute de suite, j’ai trouvé son motif super intéressant – des fleurs sixties avec des rayures qui sont deux de mes motifs préférés.

Aujourd’hui, j’ai gardé le style retro et sixties en le portant avec ma jupe trapèze en daim préférée et des bottines. J’aime bien la silhouette; j’adore comment le chemisier est ample mais comment la jupe le serre à la taille pour modeler parfaitement ma ligne.

Grâce à la forme moderne du haut, je vous informe qu’il va super bien avec un jean – boyfriend ou skinny – comme j’ai testé dans ma vidéo récente d’achats dont je vous donne le lien en dessous.

J'espère que vous avez passé un bon lundi!

Izzie x

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YouTube Haul | Zara, ASOS, Topshop & Motel Rocks

Happy Sunday! There's a new video over on my YouTube channel of fashion haul and try on session featuring items from Zara, ASOS, Topshop and Motel Rocks.
Enjoy! Izzie x
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Heart Print Mini Skirt

Heart print skirt - MOTEL ROCKS, Polo neck top - TOPSHOP, Boots - ASOS, Hat - KILO SHOP, Watch - DANIEL WELLINGTON

Location: Passeig d'Isabel II, Barcelona

I bought this super cute heart print mini skirt back in February and it has just been sitting patiently in my wardrobe ever since for temperatures to rise, the poor thing. Well spring (or even summer) has truly sprung here in Barcelona and in my eyes, getting your pins out is definitely acceptable. 

Due to the skirt's A-line shape and fun motif, I knew instantly that I wanted to create a sixties look. Naturally, I paired the skirt with a white polo neck t-shirt top and finished it off with my slouchy baker boy hat and trusty ankle boots. 

I absolutely love this skirt and I think it is going to be super wearable going through spring and into summer. It is easy and comfortable to wear during the day in the city but thanks to its wrap around style, it will be great to throw on to go to the beach - like a sassy sarong if you will. 

How would you style this adorable heart print skirt? 

J'ai acheté cette jupe super mignonne à motif cœurs en février donc ça fait deux mois qu'elle attend dans mon armoire pour que les températures augmentent, la pauvre. Heureusement, le printemps est assurément arrivé ici à Barcelone et maintenant j'ai aucun problème de porter des jupes sans collants.

Grâce à sa forme trapeze et son motif fun, je savais toute de suite que je voulais créer un look sixties avec cette jupe. Naturellement, je l'ai portée avec un t-shirt col roulé et j'ai fini le look avec ma casquette ample et des bottines.

Je kiffe cette jupe et je pense qu'elle va être super facile à porte pendant le printemps et l'été. Elle est confortable à porter pendant une journée dans la ville mais aussi à la plage parce qu'elle est du style sarong - un sarong branché, je veux dire!

Comment portez-vous cette jupe adorable?

Izzie x

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Spring Lookbook: 3 Prints, 3 Skirts, 3 Looks

Happy Sunday everyone! My first lookbook is now up on my Youtube channel! I hope you like it and find some inspiration for this season and please do subscribe to my channel! <3

Bon dimanche! Voilà, mon premier lookbook est maintenant sur ma chaîne YouTube! J'espere qu'elle vous plairont, que vous trouvez votre inspiration pour la saison et que vous vous inscrivez à ma chaîne! <3
Izzie x
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Christmas Gift Ideas: The Fashionista, Part 2

Grey Coat - &OTHERSTORIES

Red Patterned Blouse - ASOS

Faux Fur Coat - TOPSHOP

Velvet Playsuit - MOTEL ROCKS

Jumper - ASOS

Patterned Shirt - ASOS

Culottes - DR DENIM

Patchwork Suede Skirt - ASOS

So here is part two of Christmas gift ideas for the fashionista in your life (see PART ONE just below). Again, I have picked a selection to suit different styles and budgets. A stand-out printed shirt or cosy jumper are perfect gifts for those of you with a small budget. At the other end of the spectrum, if you want to splash the cash, I am sure any girl would adore opening a multi-coloured fluffy parcel on Christmas day in the form of that amazing TOPSHOP fur coat. Also, suede skirts are an absolute must-have this season but they can be quite expensive so treat your fashionista to this gorgeous patchwork one!

I hope that gives you some ideas - which would you like under the tree this year?

Izzie x

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Christmas Gift Ideas: The Fashionista, Part 1

Gold Cross Body Bag - MONKI

70s Choker - ASOS

Bobble Riding Cap - via ASOS

Backpack - KANKEN

Pompom Charm - TOPSHOP

Watch - DANIEL WELLINGTON

Star Socks - ASOS

Sunglasses - RAY BAN

Hello December! Christmas is just around the corner so I have put together a little series of gift ideas grouped in themes. I'm kicking that off today with The Fashionista, Part 1 and accessories. Now admittedly these are not just gift ideas but also a personal wishlist. Even though I do believe that accessories can make an outfit, they are not always the first thing that I would choose to spend my money on so I think they can be great Christmas presents. Here you have a range of options to suit your budget - from the little touches like the star socks or pompom charm, to statement bags and investment piece like the Ray Ban sunnies and Daniel Wellington watch. 

I hope that has helped get the present juices going (sorry did that sound a bit weird?) and stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2 of the Fashionista - clothes!

Izzie x

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Gimme All The Boots

From left to right:

VAGABOND

TOPSHOP

ASOS

From left to right:

URBAN OUTFITTERS

ASOS

TOPSHOP

From left to right:

ASOS

ASOS

TOPSHOP

From left to right:

ASOS

BOOHOO

VAGABOND

It is no secret that I love shoes and this season it is boots in particular that I am obsessing over! Here are my top picks for AW15 that I will be struggling to choose from come pay day next week. I have just bought myself some classic suede-will-go-with-everything boots (which will be featured very soon on 'ere) but it is just not enough. I definitely think I am going to get some fun, disco, shiny boots for the party season and the burgundy leather TOPSHOP ones are heavenly! Too many boots, too little time. Sigh.

Which are your favourite?

Ce n'est pas un secret que je kiffe des chaussures et cette saison je suis obsédée par des bottes! Voilà mes must-haves pour automne-hiver 15 et ce serait dûr de choisir entre tous quand la paie arrive la semaine prochaine! Je viens de m'acheter des bottes noirs en daim qui iront avec tous mais ça ne suffit pas! Je pense que je vais surement acheter des bottes fun et disco pour la saison de fête qui vient et je kiffe trop ces bottes bordeaux de TOPSHOP - elles sont parfaites! Trop de bottes, pas assez de temps. Soupir. 

Lesquelles sont vos préférées? 

Izzie x

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Harbourside Attire

Vintage midi skirt / Topshop crop top / Converse trainers / Vintage bandana / Vintage belt / Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses

Location: Vaxholm harbour, Sweden

I'm not usually one for a midi skirt but I find this one really flattering, comfortable and super casual for exploring on holiday in Sweden. Of course it's an absolute bonus that it's striped - a print that I have a ongoing love affair with, that I cannot see ending anytime soon. I kept it simple pairing this blue and white pinstripe skirt with black and white accessories annnd this silver belt, just well, because.

I've got lots more posts planned from my trip to Sweden including a mini guide on places to eat, vintage shopping in Stockholm and tips for exploring Sweden's archipelago region. So keep that finger on refresh ;)


Normalement je porte pas des jupes midi mais j'aime bien la forme de celle-ci - elle est confortable et super casuel pour explorer en Suède. Bien sûr que c'est un plus qu'elle est en rayures - un motif que je kiffe vraiment depuis longtemps et je vois pas que cet amour finira bientôt! Avec la jupe, j'ai gardé une tenue simple en mettant des accessoires noirs et blancs etttt cette ceinture argentée, juste, parce que…

J'ai plein de posts prévus sur la Suède y compris une petite guide de la bouffe, les friperies à Stockholm et les conseils pour aller dans la nature. Sois patient! ;)

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Modern Grandma

Vintage jeans and gilet / Topshop white crop top / Dr Martens shoes / Mac So Chaud lipstick

Location: Archives Nationales, 75003 Paris

Hello lovelies! Sorry it has been a while - I have been non-stop this past week with visitors and lots of fun happenings in Paris, like doing a clothing fair that my friend organised and jumping around to an Irish brass band playing awesome noughties covers at Fête de la Musique.

Ok, so after that little catch up, we can get back to today's outfit. Let's face it - woollen gilets aren't exactly at the top of every girls' wishlist. They're pretty grandma but when I saw this one with it's amazing seventies pattern for just 1€, I thought I'd give it a go and….I actually love this look! It's a great way to do summer layering when it's a bit nippy and in the winter I'll wear the gilet over a frilly blouse for even more modern grandma/seventies vibes. Peace out guys.


Coucou les chéris! Je suis désolée pour l'absence - j'étais vraiment occupé récemment avec des gens qui me rendent visite, en faisant un vide dressing que ma copine a organisé et en dansant à un groupe en cuivres irlandais à la Fête de Musique. 

Bon, après avoir te donné mes nouvelles, on peut parler de la tenue du jour maintenant! Honnêtement  un gilet sans manche en laine n'est pas le must-have de rêve pour toutes les filles. Il est assez mamie mais quand j'ai vu celui-ci avec son motif magnifique des années 70s pour juste 1€, je voulais tester….et voilà je kiffe ce look! C'est un bon façon de faire des couches d'été quand il fait un peu froid, et en hiver je le mettrais sur un chemisier romantique pour un look beaucoup plus mamie/années 70s. Bisous.

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