What I'm Wearing - oversized shirts and jumpers

RULE OF WEARING OVERSIZED CLOTHES: do not pair!! if you are wearing an oversized jumper, do not wear hareem pants or wide-leg trousers or jeans! Or vice-versa.

(the only circumstance where this is acceptable is if you resemble Cara Delevigne in body shape and height, or if you are a mythical Amazonian woman of some sort.)

Always keep what your wearing on the bottom slimming and flattering to your body shape. I tend to love getting my legs out, even if your not as comfortable with yours; straight leg ankle grazers will fit the look if you are unconvinced about really skinny skinnies.





It is important to remember that the exaggerated waist (or illusion of) is one of our best slimming methods along-side killer heels. (Think Kelly Brook's hourglass figure.)

Here are two outfits where I wore oversized clothing, yet did not hide my figure.

My get-up-and-go college outfit; jumper; Stradivarius, shirt; Forever 21, disco pants; River Island, brogues; Pennys







Here I'm wearing a denim sleeveless vest from Penny's; an oversized, off-white blouse which was my grandmother's, gold leather skirt and leather, lace-up heeled boots, and sunglasses; all River Island.

If you feel top-heavy when wearing oversized tops, team with a skater skirt and tights for a softer silhouette, or try tucking an oversized tee or shirt into a jeans or a skirt. Wearing a dropped waistline isn't for everyone; I rarely dare it.


Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for checking it out!

Dervla

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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

A well overdue "What I'm Wearing"! 07/09/13

Greetings followers and apologies for the lack of activity on MagpieBOXX in recent months! Fortunately, there are a few posts in the works at the moment, and regular blogging has (almost) recommenced.

For now, I'll share my outfit from yesterday, where I kept things simple, injecting vibrancy into a classic black silhouette with a coral blazer; keeping the look playful with a pop of fresh colour (which remains a prominent colour in this coming season's style palette).


Here we are, hope you guys approve!

CORAL BLAZER;

 

STRADIVARIUS

, 

DRESS (WORN AS TOP);

 

MOTEL ROCKS, 

MOLLY JEGGINGS;

 RIVER ISLAND, 

STILETTOS;

 

UNKNOWN BOUTIQUE (ENNIS)

Thanks for reading,

Dervla x

What I'm Wearing - a few outfit picks of the week

So I'm only getting around to putting my few chosen outfits on the web now (because I'm a walking disaster), but here they are. :)


 I layered a beaded crop top which I found when rummaging through my wardrobes, (size 16, Monsoon) with a new crop tank I got in Pennys reduced to €3. Teaming the American flag print with acid wash denim has been a playful trend throughout the last few months. The shorts are River Island and come with the "ADORE" belt. Again statement gold necklaces lift any outfit and created the perfect balance for this one!

 I always tend to factor comfort into my clothes, as it translates in your body language. this knitwear outfit and flats was; yes, stylish and fresh for summer, but also meant I was completely at ease when I was off doing bits around the town. I only wear my cowboy boots with tights, as the cut is very wide, they can very easily give a girl cankles!
The blazer and ankle boots are both River Island, stripe dress; Primark (not sure if it made it to Pennys), top is vintage knitwear, chains (top to bottom); a gift from my nan; Topshop; No.15 Le Maison de Curio.


If you have read this blog before, it won't come as a shock that I've jumbled up a few prints in my outfit from yesterday - I love clashing and layering.


I also love my dinosaur jumper from Topshop a few years back. The top is oversized; Primark (again not sure if it made it to Pennys girls!), River Island wet look leggings and then my old Converse, from Footlocker. The turban-style headband is also from River Island and the gold chainlink necklace is from Pennys; I don't think I've gone two days without wearing it since I got it!

It's all about the statement necklace! (:

Thanks for reading 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

, 

PRIMARK

, 

PENNYS

POLKADOT CARDIGAN

, 

VINTAGE

PLEATHER TROUSER

, 

ZARA

, 

VINTAGE

LACE UP BOOTS

, 

RIVER ISLAND

BAG

, 

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 10/05/13

River island head to toe on the way to work!

Playing around tucking one side of my shirt in only, an apparent new trend for putting a playful twist on a classic style.

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what I'm wearing 05/05/13

LOVING my new hat from River Island, even if people think I'm a pretentious dick (as it says famous; I'm obviously not, recent pics in the local newspaper don't generally inflate any sane person's ego that much).

Here's my casual pub attire, chillin' in Rico's with his dogs, supping some cider!

Thanks for reading x

1. BLAZER

   , 

   RIVER ISLAND

   , 

   RIVER ISLAND

   , in RIVER ISLAND BLAZERS

2. SNAPBACK HAT

   , 

   RIVER ISLAND

   , 

   RIVER ISLAND

   , in RIVER ISLAND HATS

3. DOLLAR SIGN CROP TOP

   , 

   BOOHOO.COM

   , 

   BOOHOO

   , in TOPS

4. PINSTRIPE SKATER SKIRT

   , 

   NEW LOOK

   , 

   NEW LOOK

   , in NEW LOOK STRIPED SKIRTS

25/04 What I'm wearing

I had such a busy day, running between college, fittings for Miss Limerick downtown at IMASA, and organising my evening wear - I was lucky I wore jersey.

Well, it was a nice outfit, now covered in acid and asphaltum :(
note to self: INVEST IN AN APRON!!!

LEATHER SLEEVE CAMO JACKET

, 

STRADIVARIUS

,

PRINTED SCARF (WORN AS BELT)

, 

RIVER ISLAND

,

HERO MIDI JERSEY DRESS

, PENNYS, 

PRIMARK

HEELED LACED UP BOOTS

, 

RIVER ISLAND

,

HEXAGONAL SUNGLASSES

, 

RIVER ISLAND

,

Thanks for reading!

Dervla 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 :)

Yay or Nay?

River Island trainers. This style has been adopted into European street style, making comfort cool. What do you guys think? Fashion appropriate or keep these for the gym?

Fashion friend or faux pas?

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.