Pineapple Vase

Hi all, today I try out the latest flower arranging trend: the pineapple vase. 

I love using flowers to brighten up a room, the large variety of colours and styles makes florals the perfect way to bring life into a space. In recent years I have become very interested in flowers and arranging them. Whenever flowers are bought for the house I nominate myself to arrange them beautifully: spending time picking the perfect vase and layering the blooms together.

I first discovered the pineapple vase trend in Lauren Conrad's Celebrate book. In the bachelorette party section, she wrote about how pineapple vases are an innovative and fun way to display your blooms. I couldn't agree more, ever since discovering this trend I have been eager to try it out myself, and today's the day I finally got around to experimenting with creating my own pineapple vase. If you haven't got your hands on Lauren Conrad's latest book Celebrate then Pinterest have many variations of the pineapple vase trend to inspire you to create your own.

Here is how I created mine!

Step one: de-head and core the pineapple like you would a pumpkin on Halloween.

Step two: cut a small plastic bottle in half across the width (this will act as a traditional vase and store the water). Place the plastic bottle inside the pineapple so that is it out of sight and fill with water.

Step four: place the flowers inside the plastic bottle arranging to your preferred hight and style (I prefer to display my flowers shorter and closer to the top of the vase).

FINAL OUTCOME 

Ta-da! Here is the final outcome, I Hope you love it as much as I do! This fun vibrant flower display is perfect for the summer months whether you're hosting a summer party or BBQ or like myself hoping to inject some colour into your room, this pineapple vase will be your go-to flower arrangement for the rest of summer.

I hope this post inspired you to create your own pineapple flower vase. If you do try out this current floral trend make sure you show us on social media using the hashtag: #elevenohseven 

See you Sunday for our next post 

S  xo

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OUR MONTH ON INSTAGRAM: August

August has been a pretty hectic month for us both here at Eleven Oh Seven, with a trip to London (watch out for a blog post on that soon!) and our first blogger event in the calendar. Here's a glimpse of this crazy month through our Instagram account.

With August being our last month of the summer break away from Uni, we decided to make the most of it by exploring new local places, like Little Man Coffee Co (an amazing coffee shop in Cardiff) and Duffryn Gardens, as well as more further-afield places like the cute village of Lacock and the big smoke: London.

This month also saw our Late Summer Dreaming themed posts. With a new academic year approaching we began to look at home decor inspiration for our student spaces, which we are super excited to make our own. As well as decor, we began to think about the transition from summer to autumn and the new fashion trends that are coming our way, both in the form of casual fashion and  workwear. We cannot forget about our stationery post - with some of the products featured already on the way to us! Oops!



If you missed any of our Late Summer Dreaming posts, catch up with them below:
Casual Fashion
The Ultimate Stationery Post
Autumn Workwear
House Decor


We hope you're enjoying the long Bank Holiday weekend, see you next week for a new month at Eleven Oh Seven! 

S & K  xo



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OUR MONTH ON INSTAGRAM: July

The end of July has come marking the half way point of the summer for us, so we wanted to recap with photos through the eyes of our Instagram account!

This month has been filled with celebrations: from birthdays to hen parties we have been busy spending this month with our loved ones. This month's theme has been all about Summer Celebrations, with posts ranging from throwing a Summer BBQ to Dinner Party tips.
If you haven't seen this month's posts, don't fret! We will link them below: 

Summer Ice Cream & Cocktail Party
Summer Birthday
Summer BBQ
Summer Dinner Party


As well as celebrating different occasions this month, we've been enjoying our summer working and relaxing. This month has also seen us plan our outfits for weddings we will be attending in August, so we decided to use the information we collected while doing our research and create a few wedding guest inspired posts: from hair and beauty to outfit inspiration.

Remember to follow us on social media {Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest} to keep up to date with everything Eleven Oh Seven. We have an exciting month planned for August: find out the theme on our Instagram on Friday!

We hope you've enjoyed July as much as we have, and we'll see you on Sunday for a new month and a new From Us to You post.

S & K  xo

SUMMER CELEBRATIONS: Ice Cream & Cocktail Party

Happy Sunday and welcome to the second part of our Summer Celebrations series here at Eleven Oh Seven.

Following on with this month's theme and last week's post all about summer birthday parties, this week we decided to create a post inspired by two of our favourite things; ice cream and cocktails! Throwing an ice cream and cocktail party is not only interesting, fun and a little bit different to the norm, this style of event can be budget-friendly with a lot of it being D.I.Y, and would be a great and relaxing event to create lasting memories with friends and family. Today we'll be giving you a little inspiration into how to throw one of these parties, whether pastel fits your palette, or rustic is more your thing.


Pastel

When thinking of ice cream, pastel colours always come to mind. Instead of trying to fight this stereotypical colour scheme, we decided to embrace and celebrate it. Pastels and summer are the perfect combination, with light and refreshing colours against the backdrop of blue skies and the green grass of your garden. We think this sounds idyllic!

Rustic 

A rustic aesthetic has become a popular choice for many recently and we couldn't agree more. This aesthetic is perfect for a country garden and a hot summers day. Creating this look at home doesn't have to be expensive (although we'd love our own circus-esque lightbulb letters!), the beauty of a rustic look is that it can be created with an eclectic mix of woods found in and around your home or collected over time from different country walks.

We hope this has given you some inspiration for throwing your own cocktail and ice-cream station event. Even if it's incorporating these ideas into a birthday party or even wedding event!

If you haven't already done so, remember to follow our Pinterest boards: we're pinning away all through the summer, with a mix of fashion, food, interiors and so much more (yes, we're definitely obsessed with this site). There's something for everyone to get inspired by.

We hope you've been enjoying your weekends, whether that's spent outside in the sunshine or with plenty of junk food and Netflix!
Are you following us on Twitter and Instagram? Lets be pals!

S & K  xo

FROM US TO YOU: Summer Celebrations

July for us, as students, is all about socialising with friends and family. Whether it's catching up with childhood friends and family at home or visiting University friends in their hometowns, the summer break from University allows us to set aside more time to spend with our loved ones and we love it. With lighter evenings and (the hope of) warmer weather July is the perfect month get together with your loved ones to celebrate the height of summer.

As July is all about socialising and celebrating for us, it only felt natural that this month's theme at Eleven Oh Seven would follow suit! This month is all about summer celebrations: whether you're celebrating birthdays, the 4th of July or just planning on throwing a summer BBQ we will bring you everything you will need to know about throwing the perfect summer party! From food and drink to decor, we will help you create 'Pinterest-perfect' evenings. If that wasn't enough we'll also be posting some un-themed fashion, beauty and lifestyle posts for you this month.


We hope you're excited for a different style theme from us this month - we can't wait to get started!

If you missed last month's theme of Summer Getaway, don't fret! All are linked belo:
Dream Destinations
Style File
Holiday Essentials
Swimsuit Edition

Remember to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to keep up to date with us at Eleven Oh Seven.
See you on Sunday for our first #SummerCelebrations post!

S & K xo

SUMMER GETAWAY: Swimsuit Edition

Today is the final instalment of our Summer Getaway series; it’s crazy to think that June is almost over and we're half way through the year! For this week's Summer Getaway post, we're talking all things swimwear. From floral prints to monochrome block colours, we have a little bit of everything for all of you. 

Neon Brights

As we said in our previous post, we're really loving bright and bold colours this season, whether it's accessories or clothing in general, this selection of swimwear is bound to catch your eye.

Bikini - Triangl

Cut Out - River Island @ASOS

One Piece - ASOS

Cover Up - Accessorize

Monochrome Madness

Black and/or white for summer is a classic choice, meaning you can be more experimental with the cut and design of your swimsuit. We love this structured bikini from Missguided.

Bikini - Missguided

One Piece - Accessorize

Cut Out - Missguided

Cover Up - River Island

Club Tropicana

Who doesn't love a bold, fun print for a summer holiday? A tropical print will always brighten the mood, even this gorgeous muted one piece design from River Island.

Bikini - Missguided

Cut Out - ASOS

One Piece - River Island 

Cover Up - H&M

A Floral Affair

Florals for summer may not be ground-breaking, but if you're a girly girl at heart, this print will be the obvious choice for you. We love the flouncy material detail on this H&M piece.

Bikini - New Look

Cut Out - H&M

One Piece - River Island

Cover Up - Surf Gypsy @ ASOS

What are you favourite swimsuit looks this summer? Tweet us your thoughts!

We hope you have enjoyed this moths theme as much we have creating it. follow us on Instagram for the anounsemt of next months theme, coming your way in the next few days!

Missed out on our Summer Getaway series? Catch up on this month's theme here:
Destinations
Style
Essentials

See you next week,

S & K xo

SUMMER GETAWAY: Holiday Essentials

When it comes to summer holidays and travelling, there's always those few items you can't live without, and make travelling that much easier. To carry on our Summer Getaway theme this month, we thought we'd put together a little essentials guide for the different destinations we mentioned here and here.


Bright Lights, Big City

Any city break will require walking, and a lot of it! New York is definitely a city that benefits you wandering around the streets, so be prepared with flat shoes, a map and this cute Instax camera will give you the perfect polaroids. An extra battery-boost for your phone will always come in handy too, as you never know how long your battery will last. A roomy shopper bag (with a zip!) is essential to keep all of your belongings safely stowed away, and will allow some extra room for some shopping buys too! On hot summer days in the city, we like to be prepared with these face blotting pads from Tatcha to keep the shine at bay!

1.  Blotting Papers - Tatcha
2.  Instax Mini 8 - Fujifilm
3.  Emergency Phone Charger - Juice Cube
4.  Tan Leather Loafers - New Look
5.  Structured Shopper Bag - ASOS
6.  City Map / Local Guide


Beach Break

The perfect beach holiday wouldn't be complete without a pair of comfy sandals (we love these jelly-shoe inspired ones from New Look), sunglasses and a big floppy hat. We also suggest taking a brightly coloured beach towel like this gorgeous one from H&M, some reading material (whether it's Vogue or Pride & Prejudice), and of course, don't forget the suncream!

1.  Sunglasses - ASOS
2.  Beach Towel - H&M
3.  Reading Material
4.  Sandals - New Look
5.  Crochet Straw Hat - Topshop
6.  Sun Lotion - Boots


Staycation

A staycation for us is all about practicality. Be sure to take a light jacket or raincoat and an umbrella while out and about, and a cute rucksack to store them in if the sun does come out. When the weather is on our side, a picnic is a must, and with this cute set from BHS, you'll be all sorted! Trainers or a pair of comfy shoes are essential too, as well as a good compact camera that will take stunning photos in any light.

1.  Nike Internationalist Trainers - ASOS
2.  Picnic Basket - BHS
3.  Rucksack - Warehouse
4.  Lightweight Duster Coat - Topshop
5.  Compact Camera - Canon
6.  Umbrella - Cath Kidston


Big Summer Blowout - Party Holiday

A party holiday requires thoughtful packing, as you want to look great without taking too many outfit options. We're loving brights for the summer season, so this Triangl bikini with black lining is the perfect choice paired with some bright nail colours and some pink hair chalk. To cover up in the days, these lace pallazo-style trousers are the perfect combination of chic and laid back. Looking after your skin on holiday is always so important, especially if you're partying non-stop, so this Liz Earle cleanser will get all your party make up (glitter and all) off in no time, leaving your skin feeling fully refreshed.

1.  Bright Bikini - Triangl
2.  Lace Pallazo Cover-Up Pants - River Island
3.  Essie Nail Polishes: Strut Your Stuff & Ruffles and Feathers
4.  Mini Bucket Bag - Zara
5.  Hair Chalk - Fudge Urban at Boots
6.  Cleanse & Polish (Jasmine and Osmanthus) - Liz Earle


In-Flight

In-flight essentials can depend where your destination is and how long you'll be on board for, but these items below are always on our lists. Taking off your make up on a long flight will benefit your skin, as the air can really dry it out. Letting your skin breathe whilst travelling is the best thing for it. We suggest getting some facial wipes, like natural brand Yes To's hypoallergenic ones to take off your make up once you get on board. This spritzer from Liz Earle is also a must-have product for us when we fly, as it's great for cooling you down and rejuvenating dry and dull skin. You want to get as comfy as possible when you're travelling, so this kit from John Lewis and a good pair of socks will help. Over-ear headphones are a must, as they're more noise-cancelling than the ear-bud kind so you won't be distracted by the noise around you whilst you chill out and watch a movie or listen to music. A tablet or iPad is also great if you have one, as you can combine so many boredom-busting things in one little device: books, games etc, so the time will fly by! (We couldn't resist a pun, sorry!)

1.  Instant Boost Skin Tonic - Liz Earle
2.  Travel Comfort Kit - John Lewis
3.  Headphones - Frends
4.  Apple iPad / Tablet
5.  Facial Wipes - Yes To
6.  Comfy Socks - ASOS



We hope this post has given you a little insight into what we take away with us on our holidays and will help you pack for your type of destination this summer!

Don't forget to keep up to date with us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

S & K  xo

SUMMER GETAWAY: Style File

Welcome to this week's Summer Getaway post! Today we're talking all things style and what to wear while you're on holiday. If you missed our first Summer Getaway post last week, read it here, as we'll be creating our style looks for those destinations!

  Beach Getup 

  Look One 

We are loving all-white everything this summer, especially as this pure colour makes your tan look amazing! Taking inspiration from boho chic, we created this gorgeous beach outfit. Perfect for chilled out days topping up your tan on the beach. 

                   Top: Topshop                      Shorts: Topshop              Hat: Topshop                Necklace: Accessorize             Shoes: Topshop

  Look Two

This relaxed, thrown-together look is perfect for summer. Team a classic white tee with a slouchy boyfriend-fit shirt, some comfy shorts and a floppy hat and you're all set for exploring the local town, or going for a walk along the beach. We love the use of gold jewellery too - it finishes off this look. We've paired our look together with this gorgeous powder blue Olivia Burton watch.

             Shorts: River Island           Shirt: Free People          Floppy Hat: Topshop         T-Shirt: Topshop          Watch: Olivia Burton

Bright Lights, Big City

Look One 

When we think of NY style, we think of effortless chic with an edge. We decided to create an outfit centred around tailored trousers. This pastel pink pair of cropped trousers are perfect for summer days in New York. We decided to pair these trousers with flat pumps but this outfit would be perfect for the evening paired with nude heels. 

             Trousers: ASOS                        Top: Missguided                             Shoes: H&M                                  Bag:  Topshop

   Look Two 

This outfit is perfect for stopping for lunch and drinks in the city sunshine. The neutral colours make this outfit look effortless and city-chic. Swap these strappy heels for some flats for a more relaxed outfit to explore the streets of New York (and do a little shopping, obviously!)

                    Blouse: H&M                            Bag: Zara                            Skirt: Zara                              Heeled Sandals: New Look

Stay Styled

Look One

Inspired by the 70s style that is seen everywhere this season, this relaxing outfit is ideal for when you're exploring your staycation location. We paired a suede T-shirt dress with black gladiator sandals and tassel cross body bag for this casual 70s look.

                              Dress: Asos                                        Shoes: Topshop                                        Bag: Missguided

Look Two

A white tee and blue jean combo is always a classic look for summer. It's casual and comfortable: perfect for exploring seaside towns and lunching on the coast in the summer breeze. We styled this look with black and white trainers with a boxy, black quilted bag.

                   T-shirt: ASOS                     Trainers: New Balance                      Jeans: Topshop                         Bag: Zara

The Party Dress

Look One

For an evening look we felt that this white lace playsuit was perfect, accessorised with a discreet gold arm cuff. We decided to add a pop of colour to this outfit through the shoes and bag with these bright blues shoes and bag. These look great with the simplistic white playsuit and are ideal for summer nights. 

                      Playsuit: Missguided            Arm Cuff: ASOS               Shoes:River Island                 Bag: River Island 

    Look Two

This pastel blue and white skater-style dress is the perfect option for day-to-night wear. We love the plunge neckline and spaghetti straps on this Missguided number, and paired with white accessories, like these chic heeled sandals and boxy bag will instantly dress up your outfit for an evening spent sipping cocktails by the sea.

                    Dress: Missguided                             Strappy Heels: New Look                                   Bag: Topshop

We hope this post has given you some inspiration for different outfits you could wear on holiday, wherever the destination!

We are very excited for Monday's post: a Father's Day gift-guide (because we all know how hard it is to buy for our dads!)

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to keep up to date with us at Eleven Oh Seven. 

S & K  xo

SUMMER ACCESSORIES: OUR MUST HAVES

The start of a new season is a very exciting time for fashion lovers, with the new "this season" collection in full swing! Changing of seasons allows for the perfect opportunity to experiment with your style and freshen up your look. A start of a new season does not only mean new clothes: the stores are now filled with the latest accessories perfect for this time of year. Accessories are the perfect way to customise your outfit and can also be the main feature of it!
Today at Eleven Oh Seven we talk through our favourite accessories for the coming summer months.

S' Picks

1. This Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume is the perfect scent for summer. It's light and fresh with a long-lasting scent, and the packaging is a statement in itself: beautiful and delicate. This scent is perfect for any summers day.  

2. Z for Accessorize has become of of my favourite jewellery brands on the high street. Designed to be layered for a luxe aesthetic, Zara Simon's collection is this season's must have jewellery trend with it's dainty designs, discrete detail and stacking ideals. I already have my eye on her 2x wishbone stacked midi ring.

3. Pastel bags are perfect for the summer months and they're a great way to add colour to your style after the winter season. I am currently obsessing over this Topshop Boxy PU Tote. The cream colour could brighten up any outfit and the laser cut detail on the side of the bag adds an edge to the design. 

4. Nail colour is the perfect way to customise an outfit. This summer, Olivia Palermo has teamed up with Ciaté London to create this luxe collection. I love these colours as they are perfect for summer. With a mix of bright red, coral and a pinky nude perfect for a Summer wedding, this collection will definitely get your nails summer ready.

5. Heeled sandals and fringing are two of the most popular trends this summer and when I spotted these fringe high heeled sandals from Zara I couldn't help but have the urge to buy them there and then. Also in cream, this shoe would be perfect to add a statement to any outfit without being too overpowering.

6. As soon as summer hits, everyone becomes obsessed with sunglasses! This year I love the ShayxQuay collection (similar here). Her statement designs add a modern twist to the classic sunglasses design. I couldn't resist picking a pair up when they were released in the UK (check out our Instagram to see which ones I chose!)

K's Picks

 

 


1. This Zara perfume: Vanilla Wood is a firm favourite of mine, with hints of mandarin, peach, cocoa and praline as well as the obvious vanilla, this scent is lightly floral and fruity - perfect for summer days and evenings.

2. Birkenstocks seem to have the 'Marmite' effect: you either love them or hate them. Safe to say that I'm definitely in the former category, and with the majority of high street stores bringing out their own versions of this strap style sandle, you can wear them for a more affordable price. I love these original Birkenstocks from ASOS in white as they're a classic colour that will perfectly accompany your summer wardrobe.

3. Phone and tablet cases are a perfect way to dress up your tech and update their aesthetic throughout the year, giving that extra flash of colour and design to your overall look. I'm a huge fan of this Rifle Paper Co. case, as it's boldly floral and hand-designed.

4. As S said, nail colour is the perfect way to finish off an outfit, matching them to your accessories or a colour you're wearing. I personally love pastels for summer (as well as spring) as they always look great with a tan! These Topshop colours: Boy Next Door and Parma Violet are my current favourites, and being part of Topshop's limited edition '5 Years of Beauty' range, they come in this gorgeous rose gold packaging!

5. A summer styled hat is a definite essential for me this time of year. Not only do they aid with keeping the sun out of your eyes, but can pull a outfit together, especially when you're off to the beach! This braided Madeline hat from Free People is gorgeous with a wide brim and ribbon detail.

6. Ear cuffs are the perfect jewellery statement this season, ranging from dainty to bold and elaborate designs. Being a rose gold fan (if you couldn't already guess!), I love this cute leaf/vine inspired design ear cuff from Topshop. It's understated design will add that little bit of extra attention to your jewellery this summer.

Source: Pinterest

What are your accessory essentials for the summer season? Do you have a staple summer scent? Let us know on Twitter and keep up to date with us on Instagram to see what else we're loving this season.

We'll see you on Friday for the second part of our Summer Getaway series for #JuneAtElevenOhSeven, where we talk all things summer style.

S & K  xo

SUMMER GETAWAY: Dream Destinations

It's hard to believe that June is already upon us, signalling the official start of summer 2015. This month at Eleven Oh Seven is all about summer getaways, and what perfect way to kick off this month's theme than a dream destination post. From beach to city, we'll show you the holiday destinations were currently dreaming of.

Bright Lights, Big City: New York

Summer doesn't mean that you're obliged to vacation on a beach soaking up the sun. Many people these days choose to spend their summer holidays amongst the hustle and bustle of city life. We definitely fit into that category and love taking the opportunity to experience new cites. New York is one of our all time favourite cities in the world: with so much to see and do, this city break will leave you dreaming of retuning to this wonderful and diverse place.

Beach Break: Mykonos

Going down the more traditional sun - and - sand type holiday, the gorgeous Greek island of Mykonos is the perfect destination for a relaxing and culture-seeking vacation. This picture-perfect destination will leave you breathless, especially as the sun sets over the sea every evening.  

Staycation: Cornwall

If, like us you have not yet planned a summer holiday, don't rule out a staycation. Britain has some of the best beaches in he world with surrounding green fields. Cornwall is one most picturesque areas in the UK, offering gorgeous coastline views and is of course the birthplace of the classic cream tea!

Big Summer Blowout: Ibiza

Ibiza offers one of the best party scenes in the world, with influential DJs and themed pool parties, you're guaranteed a good time. The island also offers quieter beaches and stunning views if you feel like taking time to relax between partying to the likes of David Guetta and Duke Dumont.  

We hope this post has given you some inspiration if you haven't yet planned your summer holiday for this year, and gives you a little insight into the summer destinations we are currently dreaming of. 

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See you on Monday!

S & K  xo