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While I was at home recently I found this beautiful long vintage camel tranch coat hanging in the back of my wardrobe. For some reason i've never worn it but as soon as I put it on I knew its time had come! I've recently had a revival for my love of Sherlock Holmes while enjoying the sexual tension between Martin Freeman and Bennedict Cumberpatch in Sherlock (I know I'm late on the bandwagon). Anyway, this gorgeous piece goes perfectly with my latest obsession and it'll be sure to help out should I ever decide to become a private detective in London.

Vintage trench coat // white lace penneys t-shirt // Topshop pendant // ASOS black skinnies // Penney's (primark) flatforms and sunglasses

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venus in furs

A few a few days after my arrival in Valladolid the weather started getting colder and colder, which was actually quite nice as I love getting all wrapped up- as long as it doesn't rain! I also got a chance to wear some of the lovely things I'd picked up at Camden Stables market in London.

I absolutely adore this faux fur coat from one of the vintage shops. The fact that it has a zip makes it a little more casual so I can wear it every single day and it is just so cosy. Beautiful and practical, an elusive but winning combination! 

The candy apple shoes are also a favourite. They're probably the comfiest things I've ever had on my feet. I got them in a little shoe shop in the middle of the market from an old man who was just too nice to say no to. They were the only size 5 pair on the stall so it was probably fate or something. They are Church's which (I was told) would usually be around £300 but whatever deal the guy had with them I picked them up for a lot less! They're perfect with jeans and dark colours for winter and I think they compliment my jacket very well!

This vintage silk head scarf is a cute and colourful alternative to a hat, keeping your ears nice and toasty when worn like this but also versatile as it can obviously be worn around your neck like a normal person wears a scarf. How good am I getting at making practical purchases!?

london and goodbyes!

I've been really crap at updating the blog because I've been making the tough but exciting transition   from Ireland to Spain and my last couple of weeks were spent rushing around trying to say goodbye to as many people as possible. I'm moving to Spain for a year to study in Valladolid and I arrived here on Saturday. The weather was gorgeous but it's been getting steadily colder ever since.

I spent two days in London with my mum and sister before I left which was lovely but we stupidly forgot to bring a camera so here are some poor quality pics of me overlooking the Thames :) 

I absolutely love these shoes that I got in Dublin last week, and was over the moon when I found out they were reduced from €55 to €25; what a bargain!

navy shirt dress french connection // black blazer shore leave @ urban outfitters // silver space shoes river island // bag white stuff

stripes

I remember seeing a hairstyle like this in a Barbie magazine when I was about 6 and being completely obsessed with it. I was too young to manage it at the time so I attempted it 13 years later. It doesn't look much like Barbie's 'do but I'm happy with the results! (it's meant to be a plait-bun type thing). The T-shirt is an old one of my dad's, leggings are New Look and shoes are Urban Outfitters. The beautiful leather handbag is from a second hand shop shop in Dublin and was a birthday present from my granddad. Hint: he didn't pick it out. Necklace is Monsoon and earrings are second hand. Wow I'm only wearing two pieces of jewellery, that's a first! Loving bright colours and clashing prints.

The lipstick I'm wearing here and pretty much always is from the Kate Moss for Rimmel collection. The number 12 one has lovely orangey red tones and it's the only lipstick I've ever worn that I think actually looks nice! Maybe I'm wrong but I doubt I'm going to stop wearing it any time soon.

flowerchild.

Pretty little lace bralet from urban outfitters and an old ballet tutu layered over a white tulle skirt from River Island. The flower crown is fashioned from the beautiful wild roses I'm standing in front of. We have a bunch of them inside which make the whole house smell amazing.