A Few of My Favourite Things

Do you remember that song? From the Sound of Music? The little ditty you sing when you feel bad things, "dog bits, bee stings, feeling sad". Well I'm simply going to remember my favourite things and then I might not feel so bad. (Doctor visit/dosage tweaking/counselling assessment/mindfulness and reflection all to take place on Monday, I don't really need to bore you with any further details other than to say, I'm slipping a little)

OCD...

...or as I like to call it, "Oh Crap, Dirt!" or "Oh Crap, Disarray!", "Oh Crap, Disorganised!" "Oh Crap, *Insert untidy D-word adjective here*".

House-At last

Life may have taken away my means of buying clothes but I now spend my money on rent. For a house. My own house! And we all have too many shoes anyway-cups, candles and curtains seems just as fun to me :)

Christmas time

Bank Holiday

A few things I got up to for the Bank Holiday weekend...

My favourite album right now...

....apple crumble...

....and pumpkin carving!

21st Trinkets

A few little 21st gifts:

Summery & refreshing scent by Benifit

A beautiful pair of gold feather earrings from my sister

A floral tea cup-something that I love using for holding accessories as well as tea!

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

New Treasures

It would seem that through recent shopping expeditions, the constant rain (yes, it's June alright) and birthday gifts I have accquired some wonderful and beautiful things. Some are thanks to a nack of spotting a bargain, others as a results of my resourfulness (aka bordom!), but most thanks has to go to my wonderful Maitiú who has an exquisite eye for birthday presents ;) Above are pictured a cute yellow 60's style satchel (I'm loving the 60s lately!) €13, and tan brogues that cost all of €5 and I;ve been living in for the past week.

Wall of photos of Maitiú and my past year and a half together.


I've been wanting a new bed spread for a while to replace my grubby white one and it just so happens that I found this old one which spruced up nicely once a throw and yellow pillow covers were added :)

My love boat from my love...
...and a beautiful wooden sewing kit...
...and the cutest and smallest easel and canvas I;ve ever seen! Thanks M. x


So I leave you with the promise of dress designs and creations for a later blog entry....

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!

Style Block

Lately I've found myself wandering aimlessly around town looking for something, never quite finding it and still return with nothing in my purse. Oh what a sad day it is when shopping has become a chore to me! The sun is out this past week or so and it's warm rays have me pulling out every possible bright colourful piece of clothing I have to wear-but I'm not satisfied and plan a day for myself to go shopping.

Spring pile!

Eek. I can't choose what I like, what I want, or what I need! The shops are so full of new summer stock instead of that tantilising tingle of stumbling across something wonderful, I'm instead growing confused and dizzy at all that's on offer. This has happened only twice, but that's two times too many according to me.....

So what am I spending my money on you might ask. Well until I put my finger on the item of clothing, accessory or pair of shoes that my mind longs for, I've been treating myself to luxury goods-things that a student should rather go without for the sake of grocceries! But in the meantime they are entertaining the longing in me until something better comes along ;)

M&S herbal tea (only purchased for their beautiful boxes!)
Herbal Essences shampoo (bought for the aroma!)

Only items I can find are much needed gym clothes!
(Swimming Togs~Penneys €12 Tracksuit trousers~Penneys €13)

Meanwhile, this blue coat is my most recent purchase. I bought it in a charity shop for €10 two or three weeks ago and I love it :)