Snapshots of Summer 2014

Am having a pretty enjoyable summer so far and surprisingly the weather has been decent!

Winter is coming....

I'm so very excited this time of year! Here are just a few things catching my attention right now... 

StyleSnaps: Bargains and beauty spots

Sometimes I go a bit mad and let the € signs get the better of me. The cheaper the better. I love having a brag about how I got a beautiful item at the most ridiculous price. Most of the time these items get worn once and then live in the back of the wardrobe...

Graduation

Today, I am officially a graduate of a BA in Irish and Journalism!

Something Accquired

Not only have I benefitted from that time of year when I press the refresh button on my wardrobe for a new season, but I've acquired the cast offs of my aunt's wardrobe as well! Which is almost as good as the feeling of having bought a new item of clothing-no price tag and I like the challenge of adapting something to my own taste.

 Not sure about the peaking mid-drift. I shall have to think on it before I wear this in a public place (because of the cold if nothing else!)

Thinking of doing up a poll for "Best Skirt"...have to come up with a better title first!

Hint #2

Flouncy, fluffy, frilly, floral- oh how fabulous!

Hint #1

Debenhams €47

On the 30h of June I shall be marking my 21st year on this earth with a big party with family and friends- and the prettiest outfit ever worn. My mother jumped at the idea of making my dress and I am delighted and so excited for it's big unveiling! So hint by hint, I shall reveal to you the full 21st package-starting with the shoes(only a little peek though!)

Nautical Nailed!

I have finally perfected my nautical summer looks! With a few final key pieces from H&M over the weekend I now present to you:
"Sailor Ahoy!" "Hello Sailor"

"Nauty but nice"

Striped top-H&M, €5
Shorts-Dunnes Stores
Brogues-Penneys, €5
Ship Charm-Present from Maitiú
Yellow top-H&M, €5
Skirt-TK Maxx, €8
Yellow pumps-Penney's, €7
Green Dress-Penneys, €6
Socks-Topshop (3 for €10.80)
Watch pendant-birthday present

Newbridge

Pink dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

(wow moment!)

This Sunday Maitiú's parents were very kind to bring me out for the day to the Newbridge Silver Showroom in Kildare. Currently, there is currently an exhibition entitled "Museum of Style Icons". The exhibition features garments worn by classic beauties including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie-O, Lady Diana, Grace Kelly-as you can imagine, I was in complete heaven! I'll let the pictures do the talking ;)

Marilym Monroe Umbrella

Costumes from movies such as Sparticus and Cleopatra

Audrey Hepburn

Edith Head fashion drawings

Roman Holiday Vespa

I've been doing a lot of thinking (and shopping!) since my last post. I am delighted and excited to spend the next few weeks finding the perfect pieces for the looks I wish to achieve-each with a different theme and influence. As seen above, I am working on my "50's Casual" look with only a few simple new pieces: Red Polka-dot head band(€7.65, Accessorize), red leather peep-toe sandals (€22.50, Urban Outfitters) and floral socks (3 for €10.80, Topshop).
If anyone gets a chance to visit Newbridge Silver take it! It's a wonderful place and the prices are very reasonable. I love my new cup and saucer (present from Maitiú), now home to my clips, earrings and rings. ;)

Apologies for the awfully dodgy photography (my camera phone was all I had with me). Roll on summer work so I can save up for a new camera!

Howth

I was feeling very sad and irritated this morning. I had slept in and missed the deadline for sending in a college assignment which made me feel very annoyed that I hadn't just done it any of the first 6 days that we had to do it. O well.

To cheer me up, Maitiú darling brought me to Howth. What a plan, what a day and what a place. Thank you my love! First we went to Sutton where we looked out on the bay from the cliffs. Then we went onto the Maritime Village of Howth and walked down the pier in the blustery sunny afternoon.

That sure blew away the cobwebs from my irritated little head, while also giving me a wonderful oppurtunity to give my new, "best-bargain-I've-ever-got" shoes an outing :)



These lovelies were €86 in Urban Outfitters. They were on sale for €12. I got them at student discount for €10.80. Needless to say I was thrilled with myself and now have a great feeling about the CV I left in there. Fingers crossed-imagine the staff discount!! :D

Skirt: Present from Sister, H&M,
Jumper: €6, Penneys,
Tights: €2.50, Penneys,
Coat: €9, Penneys,
Sunglasses: €1.50, Penneys,
Scarf: €10, Wild Child,

Green Polka

I love that feeling of exhilaration when I've just bought a pair of new shoes. In the back of my mind I am thinking of all the outfits they will perfect, I am dreaming of the places I shall wear them when not wearing them, I feel confident and cute when I am wearing them and I feel clever, lucky and satisfied when all this warm fuzzy "new-shoe" feeling has only cost me €12! Aaah the power of shoes!




I now have a sizeable heel collection of the basic colours (yellow, black, white, red, green, pink)-I look forward to blogging the complete collection when I find the perfect pairs for the remaining colours! :) x

Beautiful Blogs

The Freelancer's Fashionblog
Encapsulates perfectly everything I love about the fifties-make up, hair, dresses, handbags, shoes, furniture.
I adore her style-its a style from decades ago-yet so so original!!Isn't she fabulous?


Another Day to Dress Up
This girl just loves wearing goreous clothes-each new day is an excuse for an entirely new and exciting outfit! She has the prettiest hats, I love them! She is always smiling!



Just mad about this dress!


Like a Fine Skylark
Always has a creative make and do project on the go! She has beautiful things-shoes, jewellery, bows and belts. I love her unique style!


Beautiful photography.Just a litle bit of inspiration! ;) x