Category Archives: Pretty Things

Sail

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The outfit you’ve had the best times in…
This is hard but in recent memory I have picked two. The first is a sequinned flapper style dress I wore for a dance performance- is was so fun to shimmy around in and really caught the lights. The second are my awesome sequinned short shorts (I’m sensing a magpie shaped theme) that I have only worn in London for some reason. I often find I tone down my clothes when I’m back in Dublin to avoid hassle when out and about. This isn’t to say Dublin isn’t stylish, I could just do without being glared at from time to time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your lazy day at home with style…
I don’t really do lounging clothes to be honest. I still don’t own a tracksuit and hopefully never will. Generally if I’m at home I’m in velvet leggings, a jumper and some slippers. A girl has to keep a little mystery so I’ll be keeping any photographic evidence of same closely guarded.

Nail art/your favourite polish and your nail varnish collection…
Below is my nail varnish collection (slash problem), currently housed in an old varnished cigar box. My current obsession is this Catrice polish with matte glitter and flakes. Very Christmas in a bottle but also works well over pastels for Spring/Summer. I painted my nails as cupcakes today- if I can’t eat them I may as well enjoy them in some way.

Pack Up, Don’t Stray

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The item at the top of your wishlist…

Cute tights…

Luckily for me these two form a very convenient intersection. I’m currently hankering after these super duper cute tights from Turkish brand Penti. They have lots of off-beat tights that would fit right into my wardrobe. A recent stroke of look with the Revenue refunding me some over-payed tax means these may be in my wardrobe very very soon!

Teen Idle

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Your best bargain…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I picked up this beauty in Siopella a few weeks ago. Its a beautifully beaded number from Louise Kennedy in perfect condition. I had seen something similar in Topshop a year previous but due to the hefty price tag, I had to leave it behind. I spotted this and fell in love- the shape is so flattering and I love me some silk. The skirt was only €35, I thought there had been some sort of mistake. I have yet to wear this but it’s something I know I will hold onto for a long long time.

On a side note, look how beautiful it is outside! Get out and have some fun!

 

I’ll Take the Rain

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I have the most…

Brooches and bows. So simple but one of my favourites for accessorising. I’m rarely without a bow adorning my head. Here’s a small selection of my collection.

Here’s what I look like today. Somewhat bedraggled with the crazy weather we’ve been suffering through.

Velvet and lace are boss. I don’t wear eye makeup anymore- I look a little like an alien but hey that’s fine with me.

 

The Gentle Roar

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I have a new camera, hurray! To kick start me back into the world of blogging which I have been neglecting awfully, I’ll be taking part in the 31 day fashion challenge by the wonderful  Selena. I’m even starting a day early.

Your Wardrobe

As I’ve recently moved back to my parents place, my wardrobe is in a bit of a heap at the moment. I’m currently holed up in the attic like Quasimodo so the landing outside my room is the new home for my clothes. My coats and boring plain things are hidden away all over the house which makes getting dressed a bit of a scramble every morning. My special things are displayed on my wall to prevent them being crushed but also like art so I can appreciate them all the time.

On a side note- please please please get your mitts on the Niki & The Dove album- it is beautiful and haunting and makes me want to dance around my room. Niki is also a babe.