Friday antics: girls hit the town.

Last night we both went out with Katie, Sian, our good friend Emily and loads of her friends too. It was a brilliant night and as usual it was an excuse for us all to get glammed up!

Emma's shoes - Topshop / Sian's shoes - Topshop / Harriet's shoes - New Look, lipstick - Rimmel, nail varnish - Barry M and Maybelline / Katie's shoes - Betsy Johnson

Harriet's necklace - Miss Selfridge / Sian's earrings - Topshop / Kate's necklace - H&M

Kate: dress - H&M / Emma: jacket - vintage, top - H&M, trousers - H&M

Kate's bag - H&M / Sian's bag - vintage / Harriet's bag - Primark / Emma's bag - vintage

Sian: dress - Topshop / jacket - vintage / belt - Primark

We hope your Friday night was as fun as ours!

H&E x

Dancing the night away

Last night, Harriet and one of her best friends Rachael went on a night to Snobs in Birmingham. Rach runs a lovely little blog here all about her love of tea, vintage and the simple things in life! We had a fab time dancing the night away to some quality tunes and decided once we were dressed Harriet had accidentally taken inspiration from Olivia Newton-John at the end of Grease for her outfit! Rach was definitely rocking the Grecian goddess look. Here's a little peak at the outfits:

HARRIET:

Leather jacket - New Look / hairpins - from Emma's shop / statement necklace - Miss Selfridge / t-shirt - New Look / leggings - Topshop / shoes - New Look

RACH:

Feather headband - River Island / dress - Chelsea Girl at River Island / shoes - River Island / owl necklace -  Harriet's from Primark

H & E x

Wardrobe wishlist: our favourite spring looks

Well it's almost April and like any fashion lovers we've been looking forward to the month ahead and all the goodies we want to buy. Our wardrobes are set to be bursting at the seams once we've purchased everything on our wishlist! But for now we've put together a list of six of our favourite items for spring. Click on any of the descriptions to go straight to the store's website if any of them tickle your fancy!

EMMA:

KAP Metallic Toe Cap Point Shoes - Topshop

Leopard print is one of those prints that will be around for the rest of our lives and I absolutely love these! They just scream 'style' right at you and I'm sure these little beauts will be on my feet all year round.

Skirt - American Apparel

I am loving the American Apparel skirts these season, they almost look vintage and can be dressed up or down for day or night!

Chloe perfume - The Perfume Shop

I absolutely love this perfume! The smell is so fresh it makes you feel as though you're walking through a field full of flowers and the fragrance lasts forever!

Bag - Topshop

I really can't wait to buy this panther bag from Topshop. It's so lightweight that you can throw anything in it and at just £15 you'll really get your money's worth!

Dress - Topshop

I am loving this dress from Topshop - what a find! I'll be wearing this constantly, I especially love the looseness of it which will be ideal on days you don't feel your best!

Trainers - ASOS

I can't wait to buy and wear this trainers, they'll just look so cool with anything you pair them with!

HARRIET:

Textured nail varnish - Barry M

I really want to try out this textured look on my nails and, knowing my love for Barry M, will probably end up with all four of the shades on offer in this range at the moment!

Bodycon dress- Topshop

The distinctive pattern on this dress just caught my eye straightaway! It's only £30 and I think it would look amazing with a simple pair of heels, statement earrings and a big bun hairdo for going out this spring!

Jacket - H&M

I'm a massive fan of a blazer and love it when it gets to the point where you can finally shed those winter clothes and get out and about with just a jacket on! The print on this little number is simply lovely.

Cut out platforms - Topshop

I am in desperate need of some new heels (if 'want' means 'need'!) and my heart skipped a little beat when I saw these. Not only are they my absolute favourite print in the world but they're also a fab shape, get me to the shops now!

Denim shirt - Boohoo

I already have way too many denim shirts in my wardrobe but the pattern on this is so lovely I don't think I'll be able to resist!

Patterned jeans - New Look

I'm a big fan of New Look for jeans as I think their sizing is very reliable and the quality's great for the price. I want to go a bit bolder with my jeans this seasons so these would be the perfect pair to achieve that look!

H & E x

Fashion Friday: vintage shirts

It's that time of the week again when the weekend is in sight but even better, we've got another Fashion Friday post for you! Today we're bringing you three vintage shirts which we've both styled up our own way! If you like this post but haven't seen our previous Fashion Fridays, have a look here for midi skirts, here for a week of our outfits, here for tailored trousers and here for tailored jackets!

How cute is this first shirt (on sale in the shop) - you certainly won't be missed in this bright little number!

Emma: high waisted denim shorts - vintage / bag - vintage / shoes - Topshop / black tights too

Harriet: white denim shorts - H&M / shoes - Converse / bracelet - arts and crafts market / I'd also add tights in this weather!

This simple cream shirt (also on sale in the shop) is made even more special by the lovely lace pattern.

Emma: jeans - Topshop / bag - vintage / shoes - Topshop / socks - Topshop (these are just £5, a must have!)

Harriet: tulip skirt - Topshop (very old!) / shoes - New Look / bag - New Look / ring - Primark / nail varnish - Barry M

How cool is this vintage sequinned top? On sale in the shop!

Emma: shoes - Primark / bag with gold strap - vintage / Diana camera / and gold disco pants from American Apparel

Harriet: maxi skirt - Primark / Chelsea boots - New Look / necklace - vintage

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H & E x

Make it Mine Monday: our shopping wishlists

If like us you're a serious fan of shopping you'll know the joy of searching out new beauties to buy and compiling a wishlist of items that seriously need to make their way in to your wardrobe now! So over the weekend Emma has been looking through some of the latest magazines while Harriet's been scouring the web for some lovely clothes and accessories! We are seriously in love - get us to the shops quick!

Topshop dress

I believe in love at first sight after seeing this beauty! I adore the pattern and think it would look amazing on. I'd wear it for work with a simple outfit, I wouldn't want to take away the limelight from the dress itself!

Forever 21 necklace

At £12.90 this is a little pricier than most necklaces I normally choose (I'm a cheapskate I know!) but I love how much of a statement it makes and think it would look just as amazing with a simple t-shirt and jeans/skirt combo as it would dressed up for a night out.

River Island t-shirt

River Island is one of those shops I would normally walk straight past but whenever I do venture in there I tend to find stuff I like and my current favourite night out dress is from there. This t-shirt is so cute. I'd either pair it with jeans/leggings or tuck it in to a mullet skirt.

New Look wedges

These wedges need to be on my feet now! I love the detail and I'm a massive fan of New Look when it comes to affordable but comfy heels for a night out.

H&M dress

I adore a printed dress and this is an absolute beaut! I'd definitely save this for a special night out with some simple earrings and a pair of heels. H&M's hard to beat when it comes to affordable fashion that fits so well and this one is a steal at £24.99.

ASOS skirt

I love this metallic skirt! It's a must have this season and well worth investing in! I'd definitely wear it with a boob tube but you could really experiment with it as it would go with so many things.

ASOS metallic shoes

Metallics are so in this season so these little gems will look so on trend! I'd wear them with most things, either with jeans, a pencil skirt or tailored trousers. They could be worn at night or in the day as they are so versatile, I love them!

Hair jewellery

This jewellery really updates this simple bun and makes it look so now - it's a look you can really play around with to find something which will suit your hairstyle. You could even use your own old jewellery if you don't have the cash to splash out on a new piece!

Chanel nail varnish

At £18 this Chanel nail polish is on the luxury end of the scale but the colour is so amazing and it's bound to be such a high quality product it would be well worth investing in. This colour is Lotus Rouge which is absolutely amazing but there are a whole host of colours in the Le Vernis range which are all as beautiful as each other!

Zara coat

I absolutely love this coat! Leopard prints never date, season after season they can be found on the catwalk and on the high street too. This coat is such a classy piece and you could wear it winter after winter. Because it's Zara it will last for so long, you're bound to get your money's worth out of it.

Fashion Friday: midi skirts

It's Fashion Friday again! If you haven't seen any of our previous posts on a Friday (if not, why not? Click here for tailored jackets and here for tailored trousers) then what we do is pick three items and then both of us choose an outfit to go with it! Today is midi skirts which are just everywhere right now - and it's easy to see why, they go with everything and can be styled up or down for any occasion!

Skirt 1:

This 90s vintage skirt is lovely and houndstooth patterns are so in right now! Emma's even added some little skulls to the pocket to add even more detail to it. 

Emma's look: top - vintage / bag - vintage

This is how Harriet would style it for work: shirt - Primark / loose fitting silky jacket - H&M - lace up heels -  Primark / headscarf - vintage / Paris necklace - Claire's / owl bracelet - Primark

Skirt 2:

This lovely vintage blue skirt is so soft and looks great!

 

A casual day look for Emma: shoes - Topshop / rock t-shirt (tucked in) - vintage / gold bag - vintage

Harriet's styled it up for a super casual daytime look: butterfly vest top - H&M / cardi - vintage / belt - H&M / shoes - Converse / armour ring - Topshop / skull ring - Dammit Janet / add black tights too!

Skirt 3:

This is a Bazar de Christian Lacroix 90s skirt, isn't it amazing!

 

This is how Emma would style it to go out to a bar - top (tucked in) - Frank Usher / brown snakeskin shoes - vintage / bag - vintage

This is how Harriet would wear it for dinner with friends: Barbie top - Miss Selfridge / leather jacket - New Look / shoes - Primark / earring - River Island / headscarf - vintage / with black tights too.

If you're enjoying Fashion Friday (or if you'd like to see us style a particular item) let us know in the comments below or over on Twitter!

H & E x

Friday Fashion: our week in outfits

Today we thought we'd do something a little different but still sticking with the Friday Fashion theme. So without much further ado here is a guide to what we both wore every day this week!

MONDAY:

Emma: t-shirt - BOY London / skirt - H&M / belt - Primark / boots - Topshop

I love this t-shirt and practically live in it and I'm also loving this skirt. I added black tights to this outfit too. 

Harriet: dress - Primark / cardi - vintage / necklace - Primark

I loved wearing this cardi for the first time, it's so warm! And the dress will see me right through to summer. I teamed this with black tights and ended up wearing my wellies because of the snow!

TUESDAY:

Emma: t-shirt - Topshop / cardigan - vintage / skirt - Primark / shoes - Converse

This is my new t-shirt from Topshop and I paired it with this purple Frank User cardi which I love! Again I added black tights to this outfit.

Harriet: dress - Primark / cardi - Topshop / earrings - Primark / owl bracelet - Primark / watch - New Look

I had on a pair of black tights and my black Chelsea boots with this. I love this new dress and this tasselled cardi is a firm favourite of mine.

WEDNESDAY:

Emma: t-shirt dress - H &M / blouse - vintage

I'm loving wearing this t-shirt dress as it's so comfy and I added a little something extra to the outfit with this green vintage blouse over the top.

Harriet: dress - Topshop / shirt - vintage / scarf - H&M / rings - H&M and Primark

Wednesday is my busiest day at work so I like to be even comfier than normal! This loose dress and shirt combo was perfect for a long day with black tights and my leopard print Chelsea boots.

THURSDAY: 

Emma: t-shirt - available to order at the shop / skirt - vintage / shoes - Kurt Geiger

This 3/4 leather vintage skirt must be the comfiest item I own and these leopard print shoes go with almost anything!

Harriet: dress - H&M / cardi - Primark / scarf - vintage / earrings - Primark / marble ring - H&M / big ring - Primark

This cardi is so big and warm I love throwing it over a more fitting dress to hide any lumps and bumps! Again I had on my tights and my leopard print Chelsea boots.

FRIDAY:

 

Emma: jeans - Topshop / checked top - vintage / wooden sandals - Topshop / bracelet - Topshop

I love these new Topshop high-waisted ankle grazers, they fit so well. These new sandals will be my favourite this season as they'll go with almost anything and this starsign bracelet represents my birth sign and was only £5!

Harriet: dress - vintage / cardi - New Look / scarf - vintage / owl ring - Primark / leaf ring - Dorothy Perkins

Staying with the theme of big cardies over a dress! The pattern on this dress is beautiful!

So that's how we've styled ourselves this week while Emma's been in the shop and Harriet's been at work. Hope you've enjoyed this twist on Fashion Friday and we'll be back tomorrow with another new blogpost. In the meantime, are you following us on Twitter? If not find us @HEBeautifulLife.

Fashion Friday: tailored trousers

Our last Fashion Friday post (click here if you haven't seen it) was such a hit we were just itching to do another one! And what better to follow tailored jackets with than tailored trousers? These are SO big at the moment that if you haven't found your perfect pair yet it's imperative you get down to your favourite vintage or high street store right now! Once again we've picked out three pieces we love and both of us have chosen outfits for all three to match our style. If only it was Friday every day!

These cheeky checked trousers are on sale at Emma's shop (and match the vintage jacket we featured in last week's Fashion Friday).

Emma's outfit: black leather t-shirt - H&M / black boots with gold heel detail - Topshop / gold bag - 80s vintage.

For a work look Harriet would go with: shirt - vintage / leopard print headscarf - vintage / necklace - gift / shoes - Primark.

These high street beauties are from H&M!

Emma's teamed them with: sparkly top - 70s vintage / rainbow bag - vintage / shoes - Primark (only £12, what an absolute bargain!)

For a night out Harriet would wear them with: gold cross vest top - Clothes Show / shoes - Primark / feather earrings - Primark / nail varnish - Rimmel.

How cool are these trousers? They're vintage and on sale right now at the shop!

Emma would roll the trousers up and then style them with: oversized green jumper - H&M / brown leather bag - vintage / shoes - Office.

Harriet's casual look includes: pink jumper - vintage / black Chelsea boots - New Look / cross necklace - Primark / patterned headscarf - H&M.

We hope you've enjoyed having a look at our style as we much as we enjoy putting these outfits together! Make sure you come back next Friday for more Fashion Friday (or why not have a look in the week too as we put up plenty of fun fashion, beauty and craft posts to keep you entertained!)

H & E x