College Prep

Its that time of year again; we're back to college - a prime excuse to pick up "necessary" new wardrobe additions to keep us stylish through yet another year.

This features a few special items I have spotted in the shops and online, hopefully I can stop myself from splurging....(again, that is - I'll post my latest purchases soon don't worry!)

I find the easiest way to pull of casual and cool at college is with groupy tees or slogan vests. These two from PULL&BEAR are my favourites that I have seen, the fact I bought that U2 album twice says it all. 

Team the U2 tee with the metallic black and gold jeans seen below or with a pair of acid wash denims for an effortless stylish look. The same rules apply for this Pink Floyd top, throw a tartan shirt over it, or either of the trousers shown below, and you will be ready to go! Both tops retailing at €19.99 online and in stores now.

I've fallen hard for these metallic trousers from MANGO. They're very versatile; team with an oversized t-shirt for a day time look, or with a simple black top and statement gold jewellery for a luxurious, sultry outfit for a night on the town. These are available in stores and online for €49.99.

This post would be totally incomplete if there wasn't an example of tartan, ITS EVERYWHERE! Its the attack of the tartan trouser, the power of the plaid, if you haven't witnessed the take over yet, where have you been?? These leggings from Stradivarius priced at only €12.95 are a bargain!

Throw on a pair of Doc's, or either of these choices from ZARA - depending on how grunge you want your look to be. (ankle boot; €79.95, ballerinas; €79.95).

Thanks for reading,

Dervla x

Out with the gals! 13/05/13

Went a bit cray cray with the make up last night (channeling Frank-N-Furter from Rocky Horror, over the top glam-fabulous!)

Note to self; move out of this town, before you are thrown into some asylum... 

Here's some snaps of what I wore.

The diamante gems around our eyes are actually for furniture. Go to Harry Corry's, its €1.20 approximately for a back which contains around fifty pre-glued gems. We used eyelash glue to make sure they were secure!

 Mickey mouse top, chain link necklace; both Pennys, pleather trouser; vintage Zara, boots; River Island, clutch; River Island.

Thanks for reading

Dervla x

What I'm Wearing 13/05/13

Finished college today! YAY!

What better way to celebrate than to go shopping with the gals. Here's what I wore.

I <3 90'S CROP TEE

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PRIMARK

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PENNYS

POLKADOT CARDIGAN

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VINTAGE

PLEATHER TROUSER

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ZARA

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VINTAGE

LACE UP BOOTS

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RIVER ISLAND

BAG

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VINTAGE

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BOUTIQUE IN BARCELONA

HEXAGONAL SUN GLASSES

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RIVER ISLAND

Thank for reading

Dervla x

Weekend Wantlist

A few bits I am mad to buy after creeping the shops and the web over the weekend! Now that college is finished, I'm finding myself window shopping a lot more...

Clockwise from left; chainlink necklace and bracelet; Newlook, fuschia sarong trousers; Zara, seat belt harness; Topshop, eagle neckchain; Newlook, colour block crop tee; Topshop, white cuffed wedges; River Island (limited edition, LOVE these), head band; River Island, floral crown; Boohoo.com

A huge trend at the moment is the statement necklace, seen rampant through all high street stores. The chainlink style in particular is a very prominent style; Newlook carrying gold, white, silver and pink gold lines; Penny's have the gold for €6 at the moment too! H&M and River Island also have similar affordable styles. Grab them ladies! An easy way to make an outfit that little louder, a trend for the conservative dresser as well as the fashion forward.

I'm LOVING white wedges at the moment, they're slowly filtering into stores at the moment, the difficulty is picking a pair to see me through the summer. They'll look fab with a tan, as well as being comfortable for late nights abroad.

This spring/summer sees the return of the floral crown. This year its been pumped up with fashion savvy fertilizer, coming back bigger and better! The bolder your flowers, the more style points you earn in my books!

Thanks for reading

Dervla x

Thrift shopping!

 Meant to post this earlier, but I've been up the walls with work and getting myself organised for the Miss Limerick competition! :)

I decided on Friday to creep the Milk Market in Limerick, figuring it had been months since I've been down there, the food's too good so it's always better to avoid it...

Ended up finding two thrifty pieces, these pleather trousers from Zara which were pretty immaculate; for 7 QUID! and below, this velvet dress, not too sure of the label, even better at only a fiver!

Evidentally it's worth the trip down! Still open on a Friday and Sunday.













Here's a snap of the five of us before we took part in a fashion show Friday night, I'm on the far left donning my new dress!

Thanks for reading

Dervla x

Weekend Wantlist

A few bits and pieces I WANT so bad that I've spotted around the shops and online, next week's paycheck cannot come soon enough ;)

(Clockwise from left) Blazer; Mango, Shorts; River Island, Bull-head chain;Zara, T-shirt; River Island supports Target Breast Cancer, Embellished cap; River Island, Heels; Topshop, Tote bag; River Island.