sunset dancing

Topshop crop top // vintage white maxi skirt // brown leather Zara boots //Penney's belt and necklace // Pull and bear cuff // misceleaneous and vintage rings

cowboys and indians

Once agin I apologise for my blogging absence. Living in Valladolid has, for some reason, left me feeling unispired fashion and style wise. Everyone in the city dresses immaculately, with simple timeless pieces. Living there I began to emulate this style, buying more basic pieces and eventually finding myself dressed head to toe in black. While I thought this was just the evolution of my style - maybe I was finally growing up? - I've realised that it was more a lack of inspiration and, on my part, trying too hard to fit in. I wasn't happy with this blog and was even tempted to delete it for a while, feeling a complete lack of inspiration.

Returning to Dublin I found myself staring at people in the street and manequins in shops lusting after their clothes and longing for a more unusual and colourful style. I love the way I used to dress and it made me sad thinking that I've changed my style so much in such a short space of time! From now on I'm going to try to be more true to my own style, and hopefully the coming warmer months will make that a little easier. Being back in Dublin also made me really excited to be living back there in September! Sorry for the rant, but you can look forward to seeing some more playful and fun looks like I used to post back on here! :)

Urban Outfitters sundress // Vintage boots, hat and necklace // Pull and Bear cuff // Beaded bracelets made by my little sister and gold bracelet a present from my boyfriend // Vintage rings

PS- follow me on instagram (blondeonblondie) for little outfits of the day and photos of nice things x

colourblocking

ASOS black skinny jeans // Pull and bear menswear black sweater // Zaza black loafers // vintage black handbag // ASOS gold chain // Pull and Bear ring // H&M menswear green baseball jacket

18/02/13

vintage jacket // second hand black t-shirt // skinny brown belt from Blanco // boyfriend jeans Vila from ASOS // black heels from Topshop // gold choker ASOS // Pull and Bear gold hoops // second hand black bag // sunglasses from a flea market in Lisbon

Sorry for not posting in ages. A few new outfit posts coming soon! 

dear santa...

How amazing is this cardigan?! Ever since I saw this gorgeous jumper on my new favourite blogger Irina Lakicevic's blog A Portable Package, I knew I had to have it... Or something similar, and cheaper! This is a lovely, and cheaper alternative from ASOS, and I think it would be perfect for the Christmas season!

My mum bought me a lovely brown and gold watch from urban outfitters last year, but the strap is already wearing down and looking a bit tatty because I've been wearing it every day since. This one from ASOS is perfect: smart, delicate and timeless. No pun intended. 

I've been looking for the perfect maxi skirt for a long time, and I really love the slim fit of this one from Topshop, with two slits up the sides. I've been wearing nothing but grey and black lately but I can't stop! Plus it means everything matches without thinking too much.

Lush is one of my favourite cosmetic brands which uses all natural ingredients, and everything in their shop smells amazing. This perfume is no exception, I absolutely love it! It has gorgeous scents of vanilla, jasmine, ylang ylang, sandlewood and rose. Apparently this makes for the perfect combination. When I wear it I just can't help constantly breathing in the intoxicating smell from my wrists. The roll on was only €6 but I'd love the spritzer for Christmas as the roll on leaves some red marks on my skin.

 

I need this jacket in my life. I tried it on in Pull & Bear yesterday. Because of the woolly lining it's just so warm and cosy and a perfect little winter jacket as opposed to the long, thick coat I usually wear. Although it's on my Christmas list, I think the fact that Pull & Bear is a lot cheaper in Spain is a pretty valid excuse to pick it up now- I don't know if I can wait until Christmas for all these goodies!

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