Elyse & i Journal

A peek behind the seams — stories, style notes, and snippets from designer Emily Cheetham. Expect a mix of fashion musings, travel inspiration, and crafty DIY ideas.

The September Singapore List: 10 Things Worth Getting Out For

Tired of seeing the same old What’s On listings? Here’s my off-the-grid September guide to Singapore, packed with art, walks, markets, creative workshops and a few hidden gems.

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The Art of Packing Well (or not, in my [suit]case).

Whether I’m away for a weekend or a month, I pack the same. Five weeks across England and France and a suitcase that somehow still wasn’t big enough. 

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Five Days, Many Steps — A Hong Kong Escape

We’d all been craving a change in temperature, so we jumped at the chance to head to Hong Kong over our children’s half-term break. The weather had been wildly unpredictable...

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Style Your Space with Neon

Neon signs are everywhere — adorning cafés, brightening home offices, and adding flair to events. They look fantastic, but choosing the right one for your space can feel a little overwhelming....

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FRILLS & SPILLS - more bows please.

Frilly fashion is seemingly everywhere, making appearances in collections and closets of fashion-conscious people the world over. Previously associated with vintage and retro clothing trends, soft bowknots, shell-like frills and...

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Colour Coded Gift Guide

BLACK -  top down - ELYSE & I BLACK CAT BAG CHARM, $49 | ELYSE & I DEX BOW BAG in BLACK $320 | ELYSE & I DAWN SCALLOP BAG $229  PINK -...

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HEY DUDE, SURF'S UP 🏄‍♀️

  Save this for your next trip to Bali!  Having not been to the Island of the Gods, Bali, since before Covid, we thought we’d head back for Easter break. ...

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10 HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

On the back of my post about what to get up to in Hoi An, Vietnam, here are my ten holiday essentials!  1. A lightweight dress such as this lovely...

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