A Glimpse...

I dunno about you guys but I work a standard full week, I commute an hour to work by car every morning and night so I like to make the most of my weekends. Whether that's slobbing and doing nothing or heading out morning to night. Depending on my mood I make sure I do what I want to do. I thought Id share a glimpse into my Saturday...

Outfit shot taken in the mirror before leaving Daves house for a walk in the park with Pixie ( my jack russell) and Bentley ( my dads great dane) we spotted the cutest french bull dog puppy & i had to run over to its owners to ask them about him! Then we headed to Build a Burger for the best burgers around where the choices of fillings are endless including gummy bears! Quick spot of vinyl shopping with Dave. Then we ventured to Co Couture a gourmet chocolate shop for the richest hot chocolate with home made marshmallows & rocky road clusters. To die for!
Then there was just time for some outfit shots before the sun set...











Blazer: River Island, Jumper: H&M, Blouse: New Look, Trousers: H&M, Necklace: Tatty Devine, Ring: Crete.
A really shaky little video taken in Co couture. Please don't judge me on my very bad video skills its the first video ive taken not on my webcam! Im still learning.

Pretty and New...

I had a lovely Saturday and a Sunday spent lounging and sleeping the day away...all in all a good weekend! Ive been trying to channel some new spring items into my wardrobe even though the weather is still a bit too chilly for ankle length trousers and chiffon shirts...
So I thought id share some new things Ive got recently..









A stack of fashion magazines inc the new issue of company, floral garland c/o crown & glory, hexagon eye ring c/o me & zena, gold fleck knit: h&m, gold bangle c/o republic, wasp gold waist belt: asos, march glossybox c/o glossybox with lavender hand sanitiser (best thing ever!) bunting bracelet: asos, spotted ankle socks: h&m perfect with summer dresses & loafers when the weather warms up.

What have you bought recently? xo

The crown and the glory...

This months Take Ten challenge was a fun one to style, Crown and Glory is a handmade accessory brand started and solely run by the lovely Sophie. She creates dreamy fairytale-esque hair pieces from turbans, hair pins and hair garlands. For this challenge we all picked different pieces some available already online, some bespoke through her bespoke service on etsy.
I chose this very pretty floral hair garland aptly named 'Skipping through meadows' floral crown.
Again I managed to luck out on a sunny day and wanted an equally summery and floral outfit to match my floral crown... this is how I styled it.














Floral blazer: River Island, Dress: Asos, Socks: Asos, Brogues: Topshop, Floral Crown c/o Crown & Glory.

Be sure to check out the other girlies blogs & their Crown & Glory pieces:
Jen, Mj, Sarah, Sherin Paula, Harriet, Susie, Ellie, Lucy and me

Sadly Sabine had to leave Take Ten, so welcome in her place as the newest Take Ten member Lucy! :) xo

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Sherbet Stripes...

For the first time this year it was sunny this weekend, pretty freezing but still its better than pouring rain and grey skies. Finally its starting to feel like Spring, and spring inspired my baby pink outfit on Saturday. I dont tend to wear a lot of pink although I do like how it tends to clash with my hair.. in a good way I choose to believe. These skinnies are the first jeans Ive bought and worn in about 3 years.. the coral turn up teamed with the watered down pink shade seemed perfect.














Jumper: H&M, Skinny Jeans: River Island, Wedges: M&S, Satchel: Topshop, Necklace & Cuff c/o Republic, Gold Bracelet: Crete, Watch: Casio.

These photos came out a little bleached from the sun...but I think they still look ok.
Hope you guys all had a great weekend and thank for all the advice on blog shops!
Must get my butt into gear and get mine opened soon! :) x

Brick by Brick...

I spotted this dress in Republic recently and loved it instantly, the mix of brick red and denim blue was something a bit different and I knew it would work in my current wardrobe perfectly. My mum told when she saw it she had one very similar that she got in America in the 70's. This made me like it even more! I do wish it as a smidge longer though... maybe that's me being prudish but seriously a lot of dresses out at the min are thigh skimming. Not a good look for me!














Coat: Salt & Pepper Sample from work, Dress c/o Republic, Cardy: Oasis, Flecked tights: M&S, Boots: M&S. Necklace: Topshop.

So Im thinking of opening up a blog shop, Ive toyed with the idea many... many times and basically never have enough time/am lazy! But as the heaps of hardly worn clothes pile up Im seriously considering it. This is where I need opinions and help! Which online service is the best?
Ive looked at Goodsie, which seems like a good set up and free for a month which is a big plus, or should I use Bigcartel or just do it through on blogger?
Do you guys shop blog shops? Which kinda site do you prefer?

Feed your heart...

My brother came up with the name of my post today... he studies the heart for his PhD in vascular science and when I said I was doing a Valentines Day themed post he suggested a lot of technical terms for parts of the heart which were pretty horrible to be fair. So he comprised and came up with this title.

Valentines Day is a day to indulge in chocolate, all things sparkly ( drinkable or otherwise!) and of course anything in shades of pink and red...
I hope whatever you are doing today you are loved and happy. xo

pink cava with raspberries
heart hair band c/o crownandglory
chocolate hearts: M&S
hot pink lippy: Rimmel Indulgence 004
orange lippy: Maybelline Coral Fever 416
gold glitter clutch c/o Next.

Shipwrecked...

Gosh I haven't posted since Wednesday! How did that happen?
Part of the reason was heading straight up to the north coast Friday evening for an early Valentines day weekend with Dave. I channelled colours of pink and red for the weekend, which makes a change from the rust tones Ive been wearing lately.












Blazer: H&M, Shirt c/o Republic, Leggings & Boots: River Island, Watch: Casio, Necklace: Tatty Devine.
This outfit is very different to my usual style, dresses, cardigans, unstructured pieces are what I do best. I get told a lot that I have a very girlie style which Ive never really noticed cos its just the way I dress. This outfit seems very grown up to me, does that sound silly? I absolutely love blazers but they tend to be an item that sits in my wardrobe and doesnt get worn that often.
I got this pink blazer from H&M last week and Im determined to not let this happen again.
Im thinkin it'll be nice over cropped knits and floral dresses in the summer.
What do you think?

Hers & His...

I came up with an idea months ago for a mini post series for my blog featuring something of mine and something similar of Dave's. In many ways we are very a like but very different and I thought it might be fun to show this in photos.

For this first one: Music.
I listen to music on my Iphone - Dave listens to almost everything on vinyl.
I love Birdy, She & Him, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars - Dave loves The Dubliners, Blockhead, John Coltrane, Black Sabbath.
I cant play a single musical instrument & Im pretty tone deaf - Dave plays the guitar, irish tenor banjo, kalimba & mpc sampler.





Let me know if you like this mini series idea and Ill maybe post one weekly for awhile.
I also am excited to let you guys know that Im currently blogging for RTE ( Ireland's National TV broadcaster) you can read my current posts on blogging tips and tools here and here.


Also my soloves vintage giveaway is now closed and the winner is...Bad Taste Toast. Congrats! Email your details to sofia@solovesvintage.com and she will organise sending you your dress.

Write it on the wall...

Its a complete coincidence that my background matches the colours of my outfit, this wasn't planned. In fact when I headed out with Dave to take these photos in the freezing rain like the crazy person I am I had no idea where we were gonna get shelter and light to take photos.
Then Dave the genius that he is :) remembered this little tunnel path that runs under the main road near his house. This kinda backdrop is not my usual style, I like trees, flowers, old building and bridges...soft and romantic-esque backdrops that go with my style but this graffiti brick seemed to suit this outfit to a T.














Jumper: H&M, Skirt: Peacocks, Tights c/o Tabio, Boots: River Island, Fox Brooch: Tatty Devine, Prescription glasses c/o Proopticals.

The slightly pouty expression on my face is due to the freezing winds leading me to clench my jaw.. most of the photos bar these ones looked like I was in serious pain. It was a fun process editing through all the images!

I promised yesterday that I would post an outfit post today even if I had to steal wifi from somewhere. I am currently sitting in a cafe drinking builders brew style tea making use of free wifi. All the name of my blog. lol...woe is me eh?
BT told me today the internet might not be fixed until this weekend that would be two weeks!