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.

Gang Yin & Yang

I've new respect for bloggers after recently spending the morning with the effervescent duo Ms. Yin and Ms. Yang - aka American model/photographer Sabrina Sikora and fellow Brit Katie Kay. ...

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Frill Seeker

Billowy, bell sleeves, ruffles and pussy bows are awash with big designers and the high street alike.  Bold coloured and patterned pussy bow silk shirts are one of Gucci's signature...

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Steal Her Style

Inspired by Singapore fashion influencer, Sarah Atiq's latest post featuring our Wren bucket bag in cobalt blue - we've put together a mood board of similar pieces to recreate her...

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Styled by Sarah

I love to see how people style their Elyse & i bags - not only is it a thrill to see something that I've created from sketch to stitched seam...

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Rule the Roost

Chinese communities around the globe will soon celebrate the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar, and welcome in the Year of the Fire Rooster once more.  Known as Chinese...

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Pleats Please

Follow my blog with Bloglovin You’re all skirt - be they maxi, midi, mini, pleated, printed, asymmetrical, textured, brightly coloured, striped, metallic or neutral, skirts of every conceivable kind have...

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Overall Overhaul

    A friend’s Facebook post caused quite a stir recently after she pondered getting a pair of denim dungarees.  It looked like maybe 85% of her female friends weighed...

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Feline Fabulous

  There is never a dull moment in Hong Kong.  The [insert-often steep] streets buzz, the cultural mash up of old Chinese/Colonial buildings next to new/modern skyscrapers is fascinating just...

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