Eleanor Barkes

I’m a petite style and beauty blogger, helping the everyday woman to own her look.

12/04/2024

5 Ways to wear wide leg jeans. Which look is your favourite?

I’ll share links to all these looks as well as a collection of my current favourite wide leg jeans on my .ltk profile (linked in bio) Stories and April highlight ✨

Have an awesome Friday everyone 😘

11/04/2024

Exited to share that my Spring/Summer Wardrobe Basics Check list is now live for you✨

It’s a free downloadable check list that contains a list of items to make getting dressed easier everyday, grouped into easy digestible chunks.

From tops, dresses and outerwear through to undergarments and shoes, the list gives you an overview and insight into the items you may already own and the ones you have gaps for - all to be tweaked based on your personal style.

The link to download the list is in my Stories and bio. Head on over now and I hope you find it helpful! 🫶🏽

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03/04/2024

My easy Spring outfit: striped shirt, wide leg trousers and trench coat. Smarten up the look with a pair of slingback heels and you’re office ready, or opt for a pair trainers for comfort first.

Sometimes all you want to rely on are those classic wardrobe staples to pull a look together✨

Shop the look on my .ltk profile (linked in bio), Stories and April highlight

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wide leg trousers, minimal bag, trench coat, slingback heels, how to wear, wear this next, style inspiration, how to style, fashion inspiration

30/03/2024

Moments from a relaxed walk with the family a few days ago!

Keep swiping to see the poses the boys came up with all by themselves. For once they were all too happy to get in the shots and I think they’re actually starting to like the camera!

Hope you’re all enjoying the Easter long weekend ♥️

30/03/2024

13/09/2023

How chic is this Loves - an outfit from the Spring that I’ll definitely be wearing come this Autumn, consisting of the most fabulous wardrobe basics: denim skirt, t-shirt, blazer and boots. I’m not going to lie, just reading it back is already making me think of so many different outfit combinations with just these pieces.

I’m developing a love for these staples and am slowly working on updating my wardrobe to reflect that.

Who knew this girl who once couldn’t dress for the colder months is now getting excited for A/W dressing!

What are you most looking forward to wearing in the upcoming months?

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T-shirt and belt
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12/09/2023

These light beige ankle length trousers have been working very hard for me since I picked them up a couple of months ago, and every time I share them here you all seem to love them, especially all my petite ladies!

As someone who is 5’1, this tapered ankle-length pair is a petite girl’s dream! 🤍

Remember you can shop this pair, and all my other looks on my .ltk profile (linked in bio), Stories and September highlight ✨

wardrobe basics, staples, how to wear, wear this next, tank top, sandals, transitional style

08/09/2023

When you’ve found the perfect, minimalist little black dress and it comes in petite sizing too 🖤
I wore it out for dinner on our last night in Devon last week and I couldn’t have asked for a better fit✨

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Heels

Shop this outfit on my .ltk profile (linked in bio) my Stories and September highlight ✨

Hope you have an amazing Friday🫶🏽

22/08/2023

The most beautiful pair of earrings from arrived over the weekend! They’re called the Nura wrap earrings and made from 18ct gold vermeil. How stunning are they?

As soon as I styled them yesterday I knew I wanted to capture them in a few self-portraits, which I haven’t done in such a long time, even though it’s something I really enjoy!

So take this as a reminder to do the things you love, weather it’s photography, knitting, exercising, cooking, volunteering - do something everyday that brings you a little, or a whole lot of joy!

I’ll link this stunning pair over on my Stories for you as well on my .ltk profile (linked in bio) and August highlight ✨

17/08/2023

An outfit that seems appropriate now that the sun is shining again ☀️

Happy Thursday Loves, I’m so excited as my brother will be visiting from Germany this weekend so no doubt I’ll be spending the day cleaning and tidying, and telling the boys NOT to get any more toys out for the next few days 😂

Anyway, I love this linen wrap skirt with its beautiful knot detail that creates a soft, draped silhouette - so elegant and chic.

It’s in the sale now too and I shall link it in my Stories. Head on over to browse, where I also have some transitional and pre-Autumn picks selected.

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07/07/2023

The perfect little mini-dress!

As featured in a wedding guest outfit reel yesterday. Have you seen it yet? If not, go back two posts to have a look.

I just love the versatility of a good dress as this one works dressed down with sandals too.

What do you think?

Have a stunning evening Lovelies ✨

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02/07/2023

Wedding guest / special occasion dress inspiration ✨

Nearly forgot about these photos after I posted the reel for it about a month ago! But it doesn’t matter as I still love the beautiful pale pink colour and the 3D cut-out organza flowers.

You can shop the dress on the .ltk app, my Stories and my July highlight. And if you already have the .ltk app, simply screenshot this post and all the outfit details will be emailed to you.

Have a fabulous Sunday 🤍

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01/07/2023

Hey Lovelies 🍃 Sending you all the positive vibes this weekend! Just want to say thank you so much for being here and I hope you have a good one 🤍

Am currently still in bed, getting on with a good book and much-needed coffee, and will then take it easy for the rest of the weekend with my boys.

Let me know what you’re up to today? 👇🏽

Shirt and skirt
Espadrilles

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28/06/2023

She loves a knitted dress✨

So easy to wear, just throw on and go. More outfit chat in my latest video on YouTube - video link is in my Stories xx

28/06/2023

Hi Everyone
I'm sharing some petite Summer outfit ideas in a new video over on YouTube today. Watch the video and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/44l9Yk3

25/06/2023

How I love dressing for the warmer weather!

Besides easy floaty dresses, a simple top and skirt always does the trick for me too and this skirt is just such a winner.

I adore the bright vibrant blue and the wrap detail is just every bit of me.

It’s been non-stop family activities since yesterday and today is no different. We’re going to attend Rupert and Jasper’s Kung-Fu grading ceremony and picnic this afternoon so I’m sure I’ll be shedding lots of proud-mummy tears. Must remember to take lots of tissues with me!

I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend, whatever you get up to 💙

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*this post contains some pr products

23/06/2023

Happy Friday Loves!

Woke up quite tired this morning after a couple of busy days out, so I’m planning on having a fairly relaxed Friday without over exerting myself😉

It’s going to be a day of tidying up my studio space and getting through quite bit of editing, right until it’s time to relax with a glass of 🍷 or two.

Let me know what your Friday is looking like👇🏽

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Espadrilles
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19/06/2023

Midi-dress appreciation 🩷

Hope you had the most amazing weekend! We had a chilled one at home yesterday and spent it in our little “Barkes bubble” as we like to refer it - basically just us four with little to no interaction with the outside world 😀

Here’s to a stunning new week!

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Sandals

18/06/2023

3 Chic hot-weather approved outfits ☀️

Which one is your favourite?

And to see even more, go and watch my new video on YouTube where chat through 7 more petite-friendly Summer looks - linked in bio and Stories ✨

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Sandals
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Outfit 2
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Sandals
Bag

Outfit 3
Top
Skirt
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Slingbacks
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Have a gorgeous Sunday! ✨

17/06/2023

Want to see what I picked up at H&M last week? Watch my new H&M Try-on Haul video on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3Nc4dhG

17/06/2023

A brand new Summer haul video has just gone live on my YouTube channel and I’m so excited to share it with you! 🍊

Head over to watch now by hitting the link in my bio or Stories. You can also simply search “Eleanor Barkes” once you’re on the YT app, and my channel will pop up.

Hope you enjoy watching and let me know what you think🫶🏽

16/06/2023

My love for mididresses knows no bounds, especially when it’s black, has puff sleeves and it’s loose and floaty - the ultimate throw-on and go item 🖤

Hope you have an amazing Friday!

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Bag

11/06/2023

Summer Suiting 🤍

You gave this suit so much love when I posted the reel version of this look last week that I had to bring it to you again!

The trousers are just too good and from petite.

Feels like Summer has finally arrived in England hasn’t it? Hope you’ve had an amazing weekend ♥️

P.S. This week’s email will go out tomorrow instead of today! Make sure you’re subscribed by hitting the link in my Stories ✨

white trousers, black bodysuit, zara, boden, clogs

08/06/2023

Yay for nearly making it to the end of the week!

And to top it all off, we can look forward to temperatures in the high twenties this weekend ☀️

Family activities will include strawberry picking on a nearby farm (at the request of Rupert and Jasper), as well as lots of time spent right here at the beach, and I cannot wait 🙌🏽

What are your weekend plans?

The lovely dress I’m wearing here is from , and the sandals from

06/06/2023

What can I say, I’ve found the perfect suit for us petites. No adjustments, hemming or any kind of tweaking necessary. It just fits👌🏽

Be sure to sign up to my email list, linked in my Stories and bio, where I’ll be sharing loads more incredible petite finds by the end of this week 💙

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Belt
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*this post includes some pr items

Have an amazing Tuesday!

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05/06/2023

5 Ways to Wear a white shirt this Summer 🤍

Which look is your favourite?

Remember you can shop all my outfits on my .ltk profile (linked on bio), Stories and my June highlight✨

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denim skirt, mary janes, ankle length trousers, sandals, tulle skirt, linen trousers, wide trousers

31/05/2023

Hello Friends!
There's a brand new video up on YT, and this is one is all about the habits to cultivate to help you elevate your personal style.

Click the below to watch!
https://bit.ly/44vyNLa

xx

04/05/2023

Hello Friends, hope you're all well! I've just published a new video on YouTube you're going to love: How To Develop your Personal Style, especially once you've hit 40.

Let me know know what you think!
https://bit.ly/3VtsrrD

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