March-Valencia

Falla statue at Fallas Festival, Valencia

March had be travelling yet again (I swear, how I was fitting college around my advntures I do not know-not to mention a thesis!).

I ventured to sunny Spain to visit my cousin in Valencia-my goodness it was good to see some sunshine again!

 

I also got a glimpse at the Fallas festival preparations--it made me sad to think of all the wonderful colourful Falla sculptures being burnt to the ground as part of the celebrations-could you send Leonardo up in flames?

First cup of Sangrea

Spanish tapas was most definitely not lost on me however-enough to feed an army! (Or a very hungry Irish girl!)

And where would March be with out a night out or two-much partying in Spain was done. Can you see a pattern emerging here because I can!!

February

So February saw me visiting Edinburgh and among many mishaps (the main one involving an emergency passport home again) I can safely say that it's one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

...if a little cold! The cobblestones didn't lend themselves to a comfortable night in heels either but we managed to have our fun out on the town :)

And so begins the 21st birthday festivities-the trendy way to be for most of my friends in 2012-what a wonderful excuse to get all gussied up!

January

Well hello there!

 

Seriously long time no blogging-I guess I've just been out having too much fun, making the most of what is my final year in college! So I intend to inform of my year so far in as little as time as possible in the coming days :)

January involved the obligatory New Year's drinks, nights on the town, reuniting with old friends-and a much needed haircut!

Who says you have to splurge to go to the ball!

Shoes €15
Bag €5
Earrings €5 Heirloom
Hair and make-up: me!
Dress €4!
:)

January Blues...in a good way!

So they say January is the time we should hit the "sale rails" to get some brialliant bargains. It's not that I don't agree with this type of thinking, it's just that I get bargains all year around I don;t feel the impulse. Impulse buys are my downfall if the truth be told and there begins New Year's Resolution No 1.....Stop buying things that I don't need-stop buying anything at all infact, as if I was to be completely honest with myself I want for nothing in the line of clothes! So what does a thrifty girl do to satisfy her clothing cravings, accessory addiction and footwear fetish? Clothes swaps ;) Free and fabulous. And a perfect way to beat the January blues of being broke after the festive season.
Here I'm wearing a cute cream blouse with some duck-egg blue beads-everything else I had already but somehow I've a whole new outfit :) Oh and the hair is an experiment-to be seen in a future blogpost....

Christmas in Clare

What a wonderful life it is-Christmas at home with family-and beautiful Christmas outfits to celebrate the occassion on a budget! Do I ever do it any other way?

Swing jacket-€9, Penneys

Cardigan €6, Charity Shop. Skirt €3, Penneys. Heels €5, Shoe Rack

 

Turns out my family know my all too well-my brother insisted on buying my present in a charity shop! And sure why wouldn't he, isn't this red mini some what of a gem?!

 And of course, a trusty clothes swap nevers goes amiss. This year's haul awarded me with a beautiful velvet plum mini dress.

 ...as well as the means to get a little imaginative!

Merry Christmas all round :)

Winter in Warsaw

I recently went to Poland to visit my best friend who is studying there for a few months. There's nothing nicer than a sunny day with blue skys where its icey cold and the air is crisp. I tried to match my clothes with icey and baby blue shades, broken up with pinks and reds. I don't ever feel the need to go black, brown, navy or grey once winter sets in!
It was nice to get in touch with the things that matter again; just having fun with a friend for the sake of fun. College and life was beginning to get a little heavy. Shopping, walks in the park, coffee breaks, make-up, more coffee, good food, hair dos, cocktails-They were a sure way to make sure that I came home feeling de-stressed and ready for the Christmas season :)

My beautiful best friend and I had much fun with a little photo shoot of our own.

Mermaid of Warsaw

Marie Antoinette Museum

Dumplings-yum!