jay miranda...

I know I don't normally talk about being big and curvy and all that but sometimes my weight does get me down. I don't feel as sexy or as fashionable as some slimmer people I know. And I do think a lot of curvy women think this. But then I see someone like Jay Miranda, an American fashion blogger that has one serious booty, a fantastic wardrobe and the confidence to match. She rocks looks that I would never dream of attempting purely from fear of being too big for certain styles.

For me it just goes to show that whether you're a size 8 or a size 28 you can still looking amazing as long as you wear it with confidence! Fashion is not our enemy, weight is not our enemy, it's ourselves that's the enemy. My goal this year is to be healthy and get fit. If this means I lose some extra pounds that's great! If I don't, I know I can still feel healthy and be confident in my own skin.

For more Jay Miranda look here.

fire...

The weather is scarily good outside and I have the curse of two wardrobes. One at college and one at home and of course all my lovely summery shoes are at home. I am stuck in leather t-bars that are proving to be a little overwhelming. What I need is a good pair of Miss L Fire. Their spring/summer collection has me salivating severely (which is never a good look). Not only are they open toed and comfortable (to keep you both fresh and unburdened while going on about your business) but they are brightly coloured, super dotey and just plain happy looking They are indeed summer shoes and they make my heart sing. I need to invest!

Ok, back to work :(

see I wear colour...

See I can totally wear colour... I told you I could. But in small doses and with loads of black to ease me into it. Also these trousers are the most comfortable things I own! It's like wearing pyjamas except they're not covered in little pink piggys or teddies. Probably ridiculously unflattering on me considering they are pleated and tapered. But I stuck on heels and a pretty necklace to make that all better. I hope...

Top/Trousers: Awear

Shoes: Penneys

Necklace: Topshop

shoe lust...

If this blog was a shoe it would definitely be these! Pink, laced, chunky, heeled and super quirky... Oh Swedish Hasbeens where have you been all my life??? Only there is a teeny tiny problem. They are around €400! An insane price to be honest. Sigh... I shall have to search for similar versions that are a little more purse friendly (if anyone knows of these similar versions do tell me.) I need to stop looking at things I cannot afford. It's putting me down.

graphic tuesday?

*I do realise that I usually post graphic design shtuff on a Monday but sure it was a day off, so I posted about something else. Anyway back to college and back to graphic design.

 A nice little typeface we got here! It is a "layered" typeface which I think means you develop the type any way you desire, whether you use all the parts or just one! A really cool idea which allows you to be far more experimental if you wish. It's cheerful, it's fun and it's retro... What more do you need to know?

inspired today #5

Dress from Red Velvet

Pinterest 

Etsy 

The Girl Who Ate Everything

Richard Prince

Work is weighing down on me and I cannot help but dream of a time when I'm free! I have been living in comfy clothes the past few days and it has made me realise how few comfortable items I actually own. So I have been lusting after comfortable maxi dresses, busted up converse, cool rockabilly hairstyles that will keep the hair out of my face while I'm working and casual tote bags to carry all my stuff around in. Eating healthy has also gone out the window for the time being... I want my food to be cheesy and delicious! And finally I have been leering at Richard Prince's Nurse collection, it's so sinister that I may die... or just keep looking.

style@set...

Yes it's that time of year again! Style @ Set is upon us and this year it is going to be better than ever! Shopping, vintage, style, beauty, decadence, cocktails and so much more...

Affordable Vintage is the theme of this year’s Absolut Style at Set weekend in Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny on the 7th and 8th of April. Continuing on their trend for testing the concept of a fashion weekend, the Style at Set team are introducing a Vintage Kilo Sale – transforming the ballroom in to a shop with no price tags – only weighing scales. Talk about exciting! Shoppers will be provided with bags which they can fill with as much or as little as they like from the rails upon rails of vintage clothes, all sourced by Blanaid Hennessy. Once they’re satisfied with their swag, the bags are weighed, and charged at a cost of just €20.00 per kilo. Easy Peesy!

The sale begins at 11am on Saturday the 7th of April. Blanaid does stress that shoppers try and come as early if possible to avoid disappointment. However they will be replenishing the stock on Sunday morning, so those that have to work on Saturday don’t miss out on some amazing pieces.

Entry is free in to the event, which will be complemented by a health and beauty area and other fashion related events taking place over the weekend.  In keeping with tradition, they will also be hosting two big club nights in the Set theatre, featuring 90’s tribute band ‘Smash Hits’ and more.

For further information, interviews and imagery please contact:
Blanaid Hennessy
T: 056 7703312/ 083 334 6996
E: info@shutterbug.ie
W: www.facebook.com/shutterbugshop
Langton House Hotel
T: 056 7765133
W: www.set.ie

wish I was wearing #10

There are some days when you want to feel grown up and there are some days when you want to feel comfy and there are days when you want to feel both. So far this week I've been wanting to feel both and I am not succeeding. I need trousers like these... Luxurious with a hint of comfort and casualness. Dress them up with heels and some bling bling for a grown up day feel or easily dress them down with busted converse, a band tee and blazer. Perfect pants? I think so...

They might be going on my "more than a wish list."

thank you...

I just want to thank Bronagh Kennedy of Glamour & Grunge who awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award! I was awarded it literally months ago but kept forgetting to post it up! Whoops... I am so sorry Bronagh, I hope you didn't think I wasn't honoured.

Image via tumblr

posie...

Thought I'd share these STUNNING and super cute rings with you guys! They are from a British shop called Tatty Devine. I found these thanks to the blogger girls over at What Will I Wear Today. You guys know how much I love rings so you can understand my excitement, maybe not agree but at least understand. These rings are large, colourful and made out of perspex (which I think is really quirky). Needless to say I want them all and there are more... a white one, a purple-ish/navy one and a smokey gold one. 

These babies will keep you on trend without breaking the bank, or look like you're trying too hard. And talk about a little bit of spring on your finger. 

tartantastic...

Have a few stressful weeks ahead of me so I am going to apologise if the posts are few and far between... I am so very stressed about college. Final year is not fun! It's scary and meant for big, grown up people. Not me! But you never know, this might be a great distraction.

Anyway, swiftly moving on... This is one of my favourite skirts! Tis fitted yet still super comfy. And it's tartan, a major plus for me. But I am sort of worried it might look too wintery for spring. Looking forward to wearing it without any tights to see how it works for the summer with cute little red heels. But today I thought I'd go a little punk with tough ankle boots and my usual messy hair. And then some bling! Of course.

Do not worry, I had a scarf and cardigan on for most of the day because it was so effing cold in my college. But I refused to show them in the photos since they were not part of the original ensemble (anyone other bloggers do this?)

Top/Tights: Penneys

Boots: Dunnes

Skirt: Vivien of Holloway

Necklace: Oasis

graphic monday...

This is a super cute typeface by Grayhood for Lost Type. Have you ever seen a typeface that makes you want to smile more? If so please do tell me! But seriously, ain't this precious? It looks like a font that would be used in an awesome/offbeat wedding invite of that cool couple you know. I think that's why I like it so much. It's retro, it's indie, it's GORGEOUS!

Also I love the colour choices... Yum!

shoe lust...

Kind of in love with these sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto. They just sing springtime in my opinion... I love everything about them! The colours, the heel, the dotey little flowers, the thick straps. I love everything, except the price. They are expensive, very expensive! Oh well... I can look on in awe.