{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Emilie Mckenna","home_page_url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com","description":"Emilie Mckenna","author":{"name":"Emilie Mckenna"},"items":[{"id":"the-phycology-behind-colour","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-08-21%20at%2009.50.59.png\"/><p>When it comes to fashion it is fun to experiment with colours - but did you know there is a phycology that shows colours can affect the way you are perceived by others, and also the way you feel wearing them...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-phycology-behind-colour","title":"The phycology behind colour","date_modified":"2026-04-24T20:42:31Z"},{"id":"the-trench-coat---from-the-literal-trenches-to-a-wardrobe-staple","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202025-08-30%20at%2012.07.58.png\"/><p>Few pieces of clothing have earned the status of timeless classic quite like the trench coat. As we enter the Autumn season, there is no better time to embrace this staple and we can expect to see many of them out and ab...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-trench-coat---from-the-literal-trenches-to-a-wardrobe-staple","title":"the trench coat - from the literal trenches to a wardrobe staple","date_modified":"2025-08-30T11:43:12Z"},{"id":"your-guide-to-matcha-in-london---i-went-to-17-different-cafes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202025-06-27%20at%2009.42.39.png\"/><p>If there's one thing I'd go out of my way for, its a good matcha! I thought it was just a trendy drink that is cute in photos but now I drink it regularly, it's about so much more. Unlike coffee, matcha contains L-theani...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/your-guide-to-matcha-in-london---i-went-to-17-different-cafes","title":"Your guide to matcha in London - I went to 17 different cafes!","date_modified":"2025-06-27T08:47:12Z"},{"id":"cottage-core-interiors-how-to-bring-rustic-charm-to-your-home","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/blob-19ee59a.png\"/><p>Cottage core is one of my favourite trends in fashion, lifestyle and of course interior design. It embraces rustic charm, floral patterns, vintage accents and cozy textiles to revive the charms of the old English country...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/cottage-core-interiors-how-to-bring-rustic-charm-to-your-home","title":"Cottage core interiors: How to bring rustic charm to your home","date_modified":"2025-04-11T10:38:35Z"},{"id":"designing-space-with-light","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/blob-e61dd00.png\"/><p>By Emilie Mckenna</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/designing-space-with-light","title":"Designing space with light","date_modified":"2025-02-26T22:29:09Z"},{"id":"best-of-paris-fashion-week","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-10-01%20at%2020.39.50.png\"/><p>London fashion week allowed designers so showcase their SS25 collections earlier in September, and even more were showcased over the week of September 23rd – October 1st when there was Paris Fashion Week. These are my fa...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/best-of-paris-fashion-week","title":"Paris Fashion Week","date_modified":"2024-10-01T19:36:58Z"},{"id":"london-fashion-week","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-09-21%20at%2014.49.41.png\"/><p>September is an important month in fashion, as it shows the change from summer to Autumn - but September is also the month for fashion week! London fashion week just took place recently this month, Tuesday 12th - Tuesday...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/london-fashion-week","title":"London fashion week ","date_modified":"2024-09-21T13:51:39Z"},{"id":"what-to-wear-this-autumn","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%2015.54.05.png\"/><p>Although it's still summer and we're making the most of the sun and our summer wardrobes, Autumn is less than a month away now and the end of summer is the perfect time to start preparing your Autumn wardrobe - plus if y...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/what-to-wear-this-autumn","title":"What to wear this Autumn...","date_modified":"2024-09-03T14:55:35Z"},{"id":"is-western-style-an-established-trend","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-08-22%20at%2020.23.20.png\"/><p>Trends typically come and go in the world of fashion, everyone has followed trends that they would never imagine wearing today - but one style that seems to come into trend more often than not is the cowboy obsession. Si...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/is-western-style-an-established-trend","title":"Is western style an established trend?","date_modified":"2024-08-22T19:16:31Z"},{"id":"back-to-school---wardrobe-essentials","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-08-21%20at%2014.49.45.png\"/><p>Back to school wardrobe essentials:</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/back-to-school---wardrobe-essentials","title":"Back to school - wardrobe essentials","date_modified":"2024-08-21T13:50:19Z"},{"id":"alexander-mcqueen-and-the-history-behind-his-success","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-08-20%20at%2015.30.14.png\"/><p>Alexander Mc​Queen is one of the most influential designers in history of fashion, and he has seen many iconic moments, with everyone knowing his name. ​</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/alexander-mcqueen-and-the-history-behind-his-success","title":"Alexander McQueen ","date_modified":"2024-07-12T15:50:18Z"},{"id":"the-evolution-of-swimwear-and-how-to-style-it-this-summer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-06-20%20at%2015.21.27.png\"/><p>As the summer approaches, the beaches are growing more busy and swimwear is a staple, weather you're having a pool party, strolling in a hot location, or using it for competitive swimming, swimwear can be styled in many ...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-evolution-of-swimwear-and-how-to-style-it-this-summer","title":"the evolution of swimwear and how to style it this summer","date_modified":"2024-06-20T14:24:29Z"},{"id":"my-fave-trends-for-summer-this-year","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-08-21%20at%2010.35.35.png\"/><p>by Emilie Mckenna</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/my-fave-trends-for-summer-this-year","title":"My top trends for summer this year","date_modified":"2024-06-10T18:01:40Z"},{"id":"the-met-gala-2024---fashions-biggest-night-out","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-05-08%20at%2001.03.56.png\"/><p>Every year on the first Monday of May we can be excited for the Met Gala, fashions biggest night out! In recent years we have seen many exciting themes, including 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty' and \"In America: An An...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-met-gala-2024---fashions-biggest-night-out","title":"The Met Gala 2024 - fashions biggest night out!","date_modified":"2024-05-08T00:05:40Z"},{"id":"the-influential-fashion-of-the-swinging-sixties","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-03-27%20at%2021.42.43.png\"/><p>The 1960's was an iconic era for the world of fashion, where it saw styles that would've never been seen in the 50's – with bolder, more exiting designs being just as admired as the sophisticated, classier looks that con...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-influential-fashion-of-the-swinging-sixties","title":"the influential fashion of the swinging sixties","date_modified":"2024-03-27T21:44:03Z"},{"id":"leopard-print-a-wardrobe-staple-for-2024","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20at%2018.04.49.png\"/><p>Leopards – the symbol of strength, fierceness and confidence in the animal kingdom, has inspired a fashion movement, and now leopard print is a widely popular, and key addition to your wardrobe. ​</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/leopard-print-a-wardrobe-staple-for-2024","title":"Leopard print, a wardrobe staple for 2024?","date_modified":"2024-02-02T21:56:07Z"},{"id":"how-music-and-fashion-go-hand-in-hand","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-12-20%20at%2016.38.55.png\"/><p>Music and fashion – they are both powerful cultural forces, influencing society in many ways and are strong forms of self expression, you can tell a lot about a person and how they want to be perceived by looking at thei...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/how-music-and-fashion-go-hand-in-hand","title":"How music and fashion go hand in hand","date_modified":"2023-12-20T17:08:02Z"},{"id":"why-the-70s-will-always-be-an-iconic-decade-in-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-11-21%20at%2021.44.17.png\"/><p>The 70s is one of my favourite times for fashion, being a decade that experimented with fashion, but also paid tribute to the past! There were a range of trendy styles, from the fun, disco looks to the rise of athleisure...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/why-the-70s-will-always-be-an-iconic-decade-in-fashion","title":"Why the 70's will always be an iconic decade in fashion","date_modified":"2023-11-21T21:53:11Z"},{"id":"how-the-film-industry-has-influenced-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-11-17%20at%2022.37.15.png\"/><p>by Emilie McKenna</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/how-the-film-industry-has-influenced-fashion","title":"How the film industry has influenced fashion!","date_modified":"2023-11-17T22:38:16Z"},{"id":"the-sheer-take-over","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-10-17%20at%2012.57.37.png\"/><p>This season, sheer clothing is going to be huge! As seen on and off the runways, the transparent fabrics are taking over the fashion world by storm! Dating all the way back to ancient civilizations, silk, fine linen, and...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/the-sheer-take-over","title":"The sheer take-over","date_modified":"2023-10-29T16:57:31Z"},{"id":"knitwear---the-ultimate-winter-staple","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-10-11%20at%2021.43.07.png\"/><p>Now that it's October, it's officially sweater weathee. we can start replacing our summer wardrobe, swapping it out for winter staples, including knitwear - Hats, scarves, jumpers, gloves and more! Whether you opt for a ...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/knitwear---the-ultimate-winter-staple","title":"Knitwear - the ultimate winter staple","date_modified":"2023-10-12T13:03:45Z"},{"id":"5-autumn-winter-fashion-trends-you-need-to-know-about-for-2023","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%2013.13.55.png\"/><p>Every season has their own trends, these may be new, or recycled, 2023 has had carried of my favourite fashion moments, and we have seen different colours, silhouettes and accessories come into trend throughout the month...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/5-autumn-winter-fashion-trends-you-need-to-know-about-for-2023","title":"5 autumn / winter fashion trends you need to know about for 2023","date_modified":"2023-10-10T12:29:13Z"},{"id":"women-dressing-more-masculine-in-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20at%2016.33.15.png\"/><p>If you're reading this today, it's likely that you wouldn't think twice if you saw a woman that went out the house wearing a tailored blazer or a tie, but this wasn't always the case! Back in history, there were hugely s...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/women-dressing-more-masculine-in-fashion","title":"Women dressing more masculine in fashion","date_modified":"2023-10-02T18:30:58Z"},{"id":"metallics-in-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-09-18%20at%2018.06.41.png\"/><p>One of my favourite trends this year is metallics, seen earlier in Spring/Summer collections on the runway, with designers like Jean Paul Gaultier, Tory Burch, Dior, Chanel and Coach – to more recent, such as Fall/winter...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/metallics-in-fashion","title":"Metallics in fashion","date_modified":"2023-09-18T18:39:02Z"},{"id":"josh-birch---where-teen-ambition-meets-couture-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-09-16%20at%2013.11.41.png\"/><p>By Emilie Mckenna</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/josh-birch---where-teen-ambition-meets-couture-fashion","title":"Josh Birch - \"where teen ambition meets couture fashion\"","date_modified":"2023-09-16T13:11:28Z"},{"id":"princess-diana---the-forever-style-icon","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%2023.33.24.png\"/><p>by Emilie Mckenna</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/princess-diana---the-forever-style-icon","title":"Princess Diana - the forever style icon","date_modified":"2023-09-11T17:01:16Z"},{"id":"denim-street-style-from-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2023","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-08-18%20at%2015.51.43.png\"/><p>Denim jeans are a staple part of everyones wardrobe, and is one of the most versatile, durable and poplar fabrics on the market. Most people own multiple denim items and it will remain timeless. </p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/denim-street-style-from-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2023","title":"Denim street style from New York Fashion Week, spring 2023","date_modified":"2023-08-18T22:38:03Z"},{"id":"are-ballet-flats-back","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-07-29%20at%2015.50.32.png\"/><p>Ballet flats are considered to be a footwear staple by many, and I predict that they will be one of the biggest trends this summer! They have been seen on many celebrities, such as Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. And many...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/are-ballet-flats-back","title":"Are ballet flats back?","date_modified":"2023-08-06T23:34:22Z"},{"id":"barbies-influence-on-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-07-24%20at%2017.02.03.png\"/><p>Barbiecore is a big trend in fashion now, especially with the recent release of the Barbie movie, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. But, Barbie has been influencing fashion since it was first made in 1959.</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/barbies-influence-on-fashion","title":"Barbie's influence on fashion","date_modified":"2023-07-25T14:12:03Z"},{"id":"underwear-as-outerwear","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d33b1578-a490-477b-a7be-913c58ba4a55/Screenshot%202023-07-22%20at%2015.41.28.png\"/><p>the fashion world loves to see underwear displayed as outerwear, it is one of the biggest trends at the moment, from wearing a cute corset, to displaying your thong - everyone loves it and can make it their own. in this ...</p>","url":"https://emiliemckennaa.com/my-blog/f/underwear-as-outerwear","title":"underwear as outerwear","date_modified":"2023-07-23T17:56:31Z"}]}