home comforts

 I finally managed to decorate my room a little so it's not the regular bare prison wall style that's so popular in student flats. Thankfully I packed abundant scarves, jewellery and shoes, making it hard to get through Ryanair security but nice because they make the place all lovely and homely. I also got the little white lantern, some scented candles and incense in Ikea.

The shoes, from the top left are: H&M wedges, Urban Outfitters platform heels, Topshop lace up heels, Penneys black flats. The bottom shelf, from the left are: my new Zara boots, River Island silver platforms, cherry red Church brogues and green Penneys slippers.

So when my friend came to visit me she brought me some lovely gifts from Ireland. My favourite magazine, Stellar, UCD's newspaper The University Observer and some tasty Barry's Tea. I didn't realise how much I'd missed it until I had it again!

Ruth was also very sweet and brought me some early birthday present goodies from Topshop as it doesn't exist in Spain. She got me all the rings which I spoke about in my previous post, and this lovely leopard print blouse. She knows I'm a sucker for anything animal print and I love the way it can be layered for Autumn or Winter! I picked up this lovely jewelled necklace in a little charity shop at home. The jumper is from Penney's men's section and is very cosy so I'm loving wearing it in the chillier weather.

So it doesn't take much to make you feel more at home. Excuse me while I have a little read of Stellar while sipping on a strong cup of Barry's!

it's all just a bunch of hocus pocus

After careful consideration I have found the perfect Hallowe'en costume! It's basically a combination of two of my favourite things: I've always loved this film, and of course SATC and Carrie Bradshaw have been part of my life for a long time now, without sounding too pathetic. I can't think of being anything better than donning dark red lipstick, multiple rings, a long witchy dress and loose messy hair for the night. Not too far off my usual attire!

romancero gitano

My friend Ruth came to visit me from Ireland this weekend, and we made a day trip to Segovia, a beautiful town just down the road from me. Here is a picture of me looking shady and mysterious in a Cathedral and some close ups of my accessories (lots of new rings from Ruthie!) and my lovely new boots from Zara.

I'd been searching for a pair of wear-everyday boots for ages and I finally found these beautiful brown leather ones for only €60! It just sucks for the rest of Europe who all have to pay €80. The discounts in shops like Mango, Zara and Pull & Bear have to be some of my favourite things about living in Spain. You can't see from these pictures but there's a subtle cut out design on the toe which makes them just a little bit funky. Like all things I love, I've worn them every day since I bought them. I'm in love!

The shorts are also a lovely purchase from my new favourite shop. They fit so nicely and the colour and shape means you can dress them up or down; plus the elasticated waistband gives you the comfort of wearing sweatpants while maintaining the outward appearance of pretty lacey shorts. Win win.

sheer white top second hand // black lacy shorts zara // black blag primark// boots zara // rings topshop, vintage, miscellaneous // watch urban outfitters // gold chain bracelet vintage

We visited this lovely jewellery shop where I bought yet more unnecessary embellishments for my hands, so the desired effect of looking like a Gypsy Queen draws ever closer. 

New editions include the lovely gold and red bracelet and the burnt orange and gold 'Snape ring' to the far right of the picture. My hands are so heavy these days as I rekindle my jewellery addiction.

This is just a quick post as I've been rather lazy with the blog since I've been in Spain but I intend to show you all the lovely presents and home comforts Ruths brought me from Ireland in another post this week :)

cosmic love

I feel like the galaxy print trend has come and gone already but when I saw this jacket I loved it too much not too have it. I think it's possibly the first waterproof thing I've worn since I was about 12! They have lots of lovely jackets like this with different prints and colours in Pull and Bear for only €19.95, which is an investment really if you live somewhere where it rains a lot. So all I need to do to justify this purchase is move back to Ireland!

P.S. The only make up I'm wearing here is mascara so that's why my skin is so effing shiny! Please forgive the sheen.