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.

Indian summer

 

Making the most of the last of the lovely weather, although I'm hoping that because of the red sky and delighted shepherds that all the meteorologists were wrong and the sun continues to shine for a few days; at least until my next day off! If I'm wrong about the weather I'll just have to treat myself to a sauna and steam to show off this gorgeous swimsuit. Love the backless design and I'm so happy it fits so well!

Partly did these pictures to secure my 10% off deal with 9 crow street but also because I knew the swimsuit would make beautiful pictures. I layered on the gold jewellery (again) to bring out the rich colours of the swimsuit. Love the background of rugged rocks and glistening water at Old Head. I really haven't visited the beach enough this summer, which is ridiculous as it's five minutes away from my house! I sort of forgot how beautiful it was until today, and now can't wait to go back!

reflections

vest GAP // skirt Penneys // sandals New Look

We recently stayed in a lovely guesthouse in Belfast and these pictures are taken in beautiful sunlight coming through the huge bay windows. Love the way the light shines though the translucent skirt. Don't mention the leopard print...

Me and my little sister Sarah enjoying the sunshine later on that day.

lazy days

My boyfriend got me this Banksy-ly clad jumper as a present from a stall in London a couple of years ago. The leggings are from the boringly accessible New Look. Perfect comfy clothes for lying-on-the-couch-chic.

On a somewhat related side note, I can't stop buying leopard print. Am I going to look back in years to come and think 'wow what a stylish and fashion forward individual I was' or wonder who the let me spend THAT much money on various types of animal prints printed onto various fabrics on various items of clothing. I don't think I care. I'm gonna keep working it until I look in the mirror and mistake myself for a jungle cat. That's when I'll know.

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yum

Just got this absolute BEAUT on http://www.9crowstreet.com, a lovely vintage shop in which I used to spend all my money in Dublin. How thoughtful of them to move online so I can continue to do so :) I know I'm broke again but I couldn't not buy it. I'm going to Spain in about 6 weeks anyway and since it's a one off vintage piece I had to get it then and there. Who cares if I'm going somewhere that's 360 miles from the sea, I need this swimsuit! Probably. I promise I'll be good, starting tomorrow.

brick in the wall

The lovely patterned boots were a present from my friends from Topshop last year and I still love them! The sunglasses are H&m and pretty much everything else is second hand. I made the skirt from a slip and the lining of another dress. Enjoying the lovely sunshine for a day :)