What I'm Wearing - Layering Loud prints

When it comes to loud prints, especially those with statement text, it can be very risky when styling them together; you want people to look at your outfit, but not to stare in confusion trying to read you like a walking billboard.
 
This was just a casual outfit from college last week, fortunately the weather permitted the exclusion of a jacket. If you look closely enough you might see bewildered neighbours from their windows wondering why me and Ash were having a pose-off on our road...
 
Hope you guys like the look!
 
CUTE hat; SWAG 77 oversized tee; FULL OF STUFF leather tote bag; all from Bershka, gold rope chain; vintage, black molly jeggings; River Island, white leather stiletto with gold toe; vintage.

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

, 

VINTAGE

LACE UP BOOTS

, 

RIVER ISLAND

BAG

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VINTAGE

, 

BOUTIQUE IN BARCELONA

HEXAGONAL SUN GLASSES

, 

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

What I'm Wearing 12/05/13

Again, little work outfit. I wore no makeup today so naturally I was put working on mens floor... And apparently looked hungover/out of it, major cringe never again.

Tshirts, headband and jeans all River Island.

Cardigan is from a market in Malaga, and the docs being donned again (my go-to shoes) which I got in Greenes shoe shop in the Crescent shopping centre.

Thanks for reading x

What I'm wearing 24/04

So I'm a day late posting this, exam done and essay handed in thanks be to spock... Again prancing round my garden, hope you like :)

Putting a retro twist on a kimono style floral dress, adding simple, chunky gold accessories along with wet look leggings and a black Beatles tee.

Dress; vintage, its my nana's I think? :)

T-shirt; Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Dublin

Wet look leggings; River Island

Studded ankle boots; River Island

Gold chain and matching bracelet; vintage, belonging to my mum

Hexagonal sun glasses; River Island


Thanks for reading!

Dervla x

What I'm wearing 22/04/13

Staying comfortable again today, with double denim a blazer, and my trusty purple docs, with my hair back figuring I'll be hanging over a lithography stone for the next few hours sketching up a portrait.

I love the double denim look, its an easy and very versatile way to keep in style and has been an extremely popular feature on the streets over the past year. If you haven't tried it, now's the time.

 

Headband; Forever21,

blazer; River Island,

shirt; Dunnes Stores,

high-waisted skinnys; a gift from a friend, but retailing in Vero Moda in a range of colours,

Doc Martens,

deer head chain; hanging skull ear cuff; both Aliexpress.

 

 

 

Thanks for reading! x

What I'm wearing

What I'm wearing today, casual, yet stylish comfort.



I just started an account on LOOKBOOK.nu yesterday, so I'm determined to make a good first attempt at getting that page up and running as well as keeping my actual blog fun, stylish and frequently updated!

Hat: River Island.
Hair band: Stradivarius
STYLE TIP(orignially came with a red and white leopard print tie) put an alice band around the base of your bowler hat like I've done here, so your retro look featuring bowlers can be constantly changing.

Necklace: unknown, gift

Jumper: Topshop

Dress: Steve Madden

Tights: Pennys (Primark)


Thanks for reading :)

Eye candy

A snippet view of the jewellery and accessories I wore yesterday, anything that glitters...

The necklace I received from mum's boyfriend Finbar at Christmas and it was probably my favourite present this year :)
Neckpiece - Sarah's Boutique, Kilaloe, Co. Clare.


The watch was a gift from mum for my 21st birthday, I'm always terrified I'll splatter paint or ink on the white wristband..
Watch - Newbridge Jewellery, available nationwide


Ear cuff (from set of 2) - River Island
10.5mm pink glitter plugs (I LOVE THESE) - retailing at Hard Knox Tattoo Limerick (supplier unknown)

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.

New ring, from No.15, Limerick

My latest piece of sparkle is this gold embellished coy fish shaped ring. The orange, yellow and white cubic zirconia's are a striking addition to any outfit which needs an instant lift when other accessories are minimalist.




This and other styles available at:
No. 15 "Le Maison de Curio"
15 Anne Street,
Limerick,
Ireland.




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