Let’s talk about Royal Ascot shall we? If you’re a blogger – or you follow a lot of bloggers on social media – then you will no doubt have been inundated with tweets/photo’s of Royal Ascot. I would’ve been one of them, in fact I should have been one of them… had I not got totally dressed up, outfit photo’s taken and ready to go, only to pass out at the station.
(Blogger brownie points for me for managing outfit photo’s before dropping to the floor like a sack of potatoes though, right?)
But before I wack the violins out and drown myself in a pity party for one, despite not actually being well enough to attend Royal Ascot, I thought as I had these – albeit, totally terrifying/corpse-like – photo’s of what I was going to wear, that I’d do a post anyway. And as I don’t have any pinterest-worthy champagne/cocktail/[insert your own choice of alcoholic beverage here] pictures from the day itself, I thought this could be a “Royal Ascot”/’Wedding guest” style post. Sound like a plan? Plan…
Totally vacant/”I’m smiling but I feel so sick I have no idea where I actually am” expression: Model’s own.
I was very kindly invited along to Royal Ascot by Search Laboratory and Sky Bet on behalf of Sky Bet’s Lucky colour generator campaign so thank you so much for inviting me guys, and apologies for ending up a flakey mess. I mean, literally a flake. A fallen apart flake on the floor.
*Cue violins for the 50th time*
Whilst we’re on the theme of illness and feeling like death, if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you would probably have seen that not only have I been MIA – minus scheduled tweets which are the biggest life saver – but I also recently had an operation. I never, ever tweet anything personal but so many lovely people had been asking how I was, that it seemed the easiest way to keep everyone updated. I don’t want to dwell on this or indulge my pity party further, but the operation didn’t work. In fact, it kinda’ went totally tits up. An allergic reaction to Anaesthesia and IV pain killers, alongside the inability to wee by myself – TMI, but we’re all friends here, right? Oh, we’re not and now I’ve made you sick in your coco pops, soz… π – resulted in catheterisation and possibly the worst 48 hours of my life. But that’s not the point of why I’m writing this, the only reason I brought this up is to say that I am truly, truly overwhelmed/stunned/choked/[insert your own choice of overwhelmed] by all of the lovely get well soon/well wishes from you lovely people. I can’t even tell you what it meant to me to receive such kind messages at a time when all I wanted to do was give up. You made a very sick girl feel very happy so much happier. I mean, as happy as one can be with a pole hanging out of their vagina private parts.
On that note, I’m trying my best to keep up with posts/video’s etc. but if you can bear with me for the next couple of weeks whilst everything settles down, I promise I’ll be back with my regular/”Look at me prat around in front of the camera” content soon. But for now, I’m of to carry on eating all the chocolate and watching all the Nate Archibald Gossip Girl. (xoxo)
I would love to know what you thought of this Ascot/Wedding guest style post. What is your go-to outfit for a wedding? Which high street shops have been amazing for wedding guest outfits recently? I would love to hear your thoughts π
As always, thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post!
I really do hope you feel better soon Elle! Watch as much gossip girl as it takes, and increase your chocolate intake some more. It should help π That dress is lovely on you! I'm actually going to a wedding this month and have to come up with something soon so this gave me a nice idea! π
You look absolutely perfect!! The dress is absolutely perfect for so many occasions. I'd love to go to Ascot one day and wear one of those giant hats π
This dress is beautiful Elle, you look stunning! I've never been to Ascot but used to live nearby and always new when it was on haha! Also, I do hope you're feeling better soon, sending lots of love xxx
I hope you feel better soon lovely, sending you big hugs! <3 The dress is so lovely, and it works on so many occasions such as weddings or stylish office wear!
Aww Ellie! Hope you're okay lovely and feeling a LOT better! <3 You still managed to look amazing in these photos though ^__^ hehe. Have a good rest darling <3 Jemma xx Dorkface
Really hope you feel better soon my dear! That is a lovely dress. And I just want to say I love the way you write. I feel it's the way I'd write, if my sense of humour could bypass from my head, to computer screen!
I've never had the chance to go to a wedding (my own will be my first I guess ^^). I really love your outfit for that special occasion. I hope you'll feel better soon <3 Nati xx http://www.simplyartdicted.com
Love that outfit! I can't believe the dress is from River Island! It looks more like Oasis or Warehouse. I hope you're feeling better soon! Rubi | Instagram | The Den | http://www.the-den.blogspot.com
I simply love how beautiful this floral dress is. It's absolutely gorgeous on you. It has this tailored look on you and I love the tailored look. Beautiful Elle.
Aww you look gorgeous! BUT you should not be looking gorgeous and going out after your operation! I demand you go into your bedroom, put on some nice PJs and take a good long nap and not be beautiful for the time being. Seriously, I wish you will recover soon <3
Eeek, get better! Now! Pretty please! π I would have never have guessed that the dress is River Island, it's so stunning! Loving your loose curls too!
You look amazing despite how awful you must have been feeling. You poor thing though I really hope that everything starts to look up for you soon health wise and definitely take things slow because we're all still going to be here waiting for you (your posts are definitely worth the wait). Your health & well being comes first for sure π sending you all the hugs x
Oh man that sounds absolutely awful! I'm glad to hear that so many people reached out to you and that it made a down and out day a bit brighter for you. I hope everything is smooth sailing in regards to your health from here on out!
Love me some gossip girl, but I'm more of a Bass fan. I hope you're feeling a bit better and get released from hospital soon. The outfit is gorgeous! The Beauty Bloss
For someone not feeling well you look amazing! Shame you didn't actually get to make it and sorry to read your op wasn't a success, been there before and worn the catheter t-shirt!
I had a tough time beginning of this year and I understand how stressing it is when you want to keep up with your blog and feel better at the same time but don't worry! We'll still be here! On another note (because it's still a outfit post too), I really love the dress and despite how bad you were feeling, you look gorgeous. Health comes first. I am sorry to read you had complications. I do really wish you well and to get better very soon! Can't wait to read your next post (but take all the time you need) xx
Oh, hope you're feel better now, Ellie! And I have no doubts why you're so in love with this dress, because I really like it too, it has stunning print and colors! π
Hey lovely I hope you're feeling better soon! Hopefully they can come up with a better solution soon! Don't worry about trying to keep up with blogging and commenting etc try rest and take all the time off that you need (which you're probably doing and don't need my approval haha!) Anyways I hope you get better soon π You looked lovely for Ascot and go you for managing to take photos beforehand! Hopefully next year will go better haha π
Sorry to hear you missed Ascot, Rachel but the photo shoot is great. Hope you are feeling much better. I'm off to Ascot on Friday, now got to sort out my outfit!
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Hi Elle, sorry to hear you are unwell- I hope you are recovering- Gossip Girl totally helps too π I adore this River Island dress, it is perfect for the races, or a wedding, like you said. It's awful that you collapsed at the station, but you still look stunning- not like a corpse at all haha
Very sorry to hear you have been unwell, I hope it all turns out ok in the end. I know when I am having a bad day ( and I have a lot of them ) I always feel so much better after reading your blog, you have such a great sense of humour and it really comes out in your writing style. Ever though you were ill you certainly didn't look it, you look really beautiful in that outfit. Make sure you take all the rest you need so you are back to your best as soon as you can. Take care and all the best. From Kelly.
Sorry to hear you're still not 100% beautiful!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. And if it is any consolation you look so wonderful in that dress. Sophie xxxx http://www.fashionnomads.com
This is truly a stunning outfit. Those flowers make it even more interesting. I was also planning to attend that event but I had to cancel the plans as I got an engagement party planning project from very close friend. Lately we have been busy in finding the best party halls in Bay area. I wonder if anyone of you could help!
I really do hope you feel better soon Elle! Watch as much gossip girl as it takes, and increase your chocolate intake some more. It should help π That dress is lovely on you! I'm actually going to a wedding this month and have to come up with something soon so this gave me a nice idea! π
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Thank you so much lovely, you've been so kind. Yes, Gossip girl and chocolate are a sure fire cure right? So glad you liked the post! π
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Aww get better soon! I love the outfit! it's so classy yet the floral print keeps it interesting. I can't believe it's from River Island!
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Thanks lovely, I'm so in love with it all, a gorgeous print! π
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You look absolutely perfect!! The dress is absolutely perfect for so many occasions. I'd love to go to Ascot one day and wear one of those giant hats π
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Thanks so much gorgeous girl, I definitely couldn't have felt any further from perfect π
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This dress is beautiful Elle, you look stunning! I've never been to Ascot but used to live nearby and always new when it was on haha! Also, I do hope you're feeling better soon, sending lots of love xxx
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Thanks so much Sam, oh god I bet it's a nightmare around that time! Thank you for the lovely well wishes π
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So sorry you couldn't go Ascot but there is always next year after all π Hope you are feeling better Miss!
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Thanks Ashleigh, sure is always next year… hope you had fun there π
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I hope you feel better soon lovely, sending you big hugs! <3 The dress is so lovely, and it works on so many occasions such as weddings or stylish office wear!
Lauren x
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Thanks so much lady, so kind of you. So glad you like the dress too, good ole River Island π
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Aww Ellie! Hope you're okay lovely and feeling a LOT better! <3 You still managed to look amazing in these photos though ^__^ hehe. Have a good rest darling <3
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Ahh thanks so much lovely, far too kind but it's much appreciated π
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Such a beautiful dress! I hope you feel better soon hun! xoxo
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Thanks so much lovely π
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Really hope you feel better soon my dear!
That is a lovely dress. And I just want to say I love the way you write. I feel it's the way I'd write, if my sense of humour could bypass from my head, to computer screen!
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Haha that is my favourite comment which means that it definitely does. Thanks so much hun π
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So sorry to hear you've been having such a hard time. I really hope you feel better soon xx
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Thanks so much π
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Lovely outfit, this dress is beyond gorgeous! π
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Thanks Mia, so glad you think so π
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You look dropdead gorgeous! So in love with that dress on you! Love the pattern and its so chic!
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Ahh thank you so Shannon, so glad you liked it π
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I've never had the chance to go to a wedding (my own will be my first I guess ^^). I really love your outfit for that special occasion. I hope you'll feel better soon <3
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Oh I'm exactly the same Nati, how funny, so glad you liked the post and thank you for the well wishes π
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Love that outfit! I can't believe the dress is from River Island! It looks more like Oasis or Warehouse.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
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Thanks Rubi, really appreciate that π
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You look gorgeous! Perfect dress for a wedding! So sorry to hear you weren't well, hope you're doing better. Gossip Girl is always good medicine!
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Thanks so much lovely, so glad you liked it π
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I simply love how beautiful this floral dress is. It's absolutely gorgeous on you. It has this tailored look on you and I love the tailored look. Beautiful Elle.
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Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it π
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Aww you look gorgeous! BUT you should not be looking gorgeous and going out after your operation! I demand you go into your bedroom, put on some nice PJs and take a good long nap and not be beautiful for the time being. Seriously, I wish you will recover soon <3
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Haha this was actually before my operation Bash, I definitely do not look anything like this right now π Thanks so much lovely!
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a) I hope you feel better soon! b) your dress is amazing! i seem to always go for the black-grounded floral as well lol
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Thanks so much Colleen, very kind of you π
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I really like your outfit, the dress looks gorgeous!
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Thanks so much Vanessa π
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Aw sorry to hear you've been unwell! Do hope you feel much better soon. The dress looks gorgeous! x
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Thanks so much lovely, that really means a lot π
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Eeek, get better! Now! Pretty please! π
I would have never have guessed that the dress is River Island, it's so stunning! Loving your loose curls too!
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Thanks so much Karen, means a lot. So glad you like the dress π
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aww that's really a cute dress elle!
Thanks so much Annie π
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So sorry to hear that! You would've looked amazing at Royal Ascot. And Gossip Girl will definitely mend all wounds (:
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Thanks so much lovely, GG sure does cure all wounds right? π
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I am so sorry to hear about you being ill, I am wishing for a speedy recovery for you. Your outfit here is really pretty, you looked amazing.
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Thanks so much Holly, so sweet of you! π
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You look amazing despite how awful you must have been feeling. You poor thing though I really hope that everything starts to look up for you soon health wise and definitely take things slow because we're all still going to be here waiting for you (your posts are definitely worth the wait). Your health & well being comes first for sure π sending you all the hugs x
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Ahh Alina, thank you so so much for the loveliest comment, that really does mean the world! π
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Oh man that sounds absolutely awful! I'm glad to hear that so many people reached out to you and that it made a down and out day a bit brighter for you. I hope everything is smooth sailing in regards to your health from here on out!
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Thanks so so much lovely, so kind of you! π
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Love me some gossip girl, but I'm more of a Bass fan. I hope you're feeling a bit better and get released from hospital soon. The outfit is gorgeous!
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Haha everyone loves a bit of bass right? Thanks so much lovely π
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For someone not feeling well you look amazing! Shame you didn't actually get to make it and sorry to read your op wasn't a success, been there before and worn the catheter t-shirt!
Hope you feel better soon.
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Ah thanks so much Rosy, I'm so glad you thought so π
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Oh no you poor thing! Well you looked fab so at least you fainted in style x
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Haha fainting in style is now my forte π
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I lovve your outfit so much π
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Thanks so much lovely π
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I had a tough time beginning of this year and I understand how stressing it is when you want to keep up with your blog and feel better at the same time but don't worry! We'll still be here! On another note (because it's still a outfit post too), I really love the dress and despite how bad you were feeling, you look gorgeous. Health comes first. I am sorry to read you had complications. I do really wish you well and to get better very soon! Can't wait to read your next post (but take all the time you need) xx
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Thanks so much lovely for the kindest message, that really means the world π
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Hope you feel better soon, Netflix and a cup of herbal tea works for me! Love your dress by the way, beautiful floral print π
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Thanks so much lovely, those are sure fire cures right… good old netflix! π
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Oh, hope you're feel better now, Ellie! And I have no doubts why you're so in love with this dress, because I really like it too, it has stunning print and colors! π
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Thanks so much lovely, so glad you like it too π
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such a wonderful dress, love the print!
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Thanks so much lovely π
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Gorgeous outfit lady! a friend of mine always goes to similar events
And I'm sorry you've been so sick, get better soon <3
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Thanks so much Naomi, so pleased you liked it too π
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You look ever so beautiful in this dress and I'm so disappointed for you that you didn't quite make it to Ascot – there's always next year though π
Enjoy your chocolate-induced Gossip Girl marathon!
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Thanks so much lovely, you're right… there is always next year too π
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Beautiful look Ellie! You look gorgeous as always π
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Hey lovely I hope you're feeling better soon! Hopefully they can come up with a better solution soon! Don't worry about trying to keep up with blogging and commenting etc try rest and take all the time off that you need (which you're probably doing and don't need my approval haha!) Anyways I hope you get better soon π
You looked lovely for Ascot and go you for managing to take photos beforehand! Hopefully next year will go better haha π
Sorry to hear you missed Ascot, Rachel but the photo shoot is great. Hope you are feeling much better. I'm off to Ascot on Friday, now got to sort out my outfit!
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Rachel? Haha thanks lovely π
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You look wonderful in this dress- great styling! π I hope you get better very soon π xx Maja
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Thanks so much lovely π
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These floral co-ord looks very lovely on you π
Thank you Gail π
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Very beautiful floral dress, perfectly put together, you look gorgeous!
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Hi Elle, sorry to hear you are unwell- I hope you are recovering- Gossip Girl totally helps too π I adore this River Island dress, it is perfect for the races, or a wedding, like you said. It's awful that you collapsed at the station, but you still look stunning- not like a corpse at all haha
Rachel xx
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Very sorry to hear you have been unwell, I hope it all turns out ok in the end. I know when I am having a bad day ( and I have a lot of them ) I always feel so much better after reading your blog, you have such a great sense of humour and it really comes out in your writing style. Ever though you were ill you certainly didn't look it, you look really beautiful in that outfit.
Make sure you take all the rest you need so you are back to your best as soon as you can.
Take care and all the best.
From Kelly.
Well you look amazing even if you were not feeling well. Love that dress! So pretty! Hope you feel better soon!
Sorry to hear you've been so poorly and that you missed Ascot. You look lovely xx
Sorry to hear you're still not 100% beautiful!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. And if it is any consolation you look so wonderful in that dress. Sophie xxxx
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This is truly a stunning outfit. Those flowers make it even more interesting. I was also planning to attend that event but I had to cancel the plans as I got an engagement party planning project from very close friend. Lately we have been busy in finding the best party halls in Bay area. I wonder if anyone of you could help!
Very nice photos!
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