Cosy

 

 

I am so lucky to have the holiday season off work to enjoy friends, family, food and of course. . . the after Christmas sales!!  My family and I made the 6 hour car journey down from Donegal to Cork and let me just say that it was worth it because the shopping here is on point!  I picked up some great pieces and I can't wait to share them with you. 

 

 My close friend and fellow blogger Irish Fashaholic and I caught up over lunch and couldn't help but take a few outfit snaps of each other as you do! This over sized sweater I picked up in the Zara sale is most probably the coziest thing I have ever owned.  To prevent it from looking too mumsy, I paired it with these hot Zara boots (also from the sale!), and very comfy, I might add! Happy shopping and be sure to check out www.irishfashaholic.blogspot.ie  xo

Best of 2014

Teal Appeal

Everyone needs a good winter coat. . .or two, or three, for that matter!  This Bastyan teal alpaca coat is one of my favourites.  I bought it on sale last January for half price and it was a great steal!  The lapels have leather detailing and the coat itself is so soft as its made from alpaca fur.  I will definately be picking up a new coat in the after Christmas sales again this year, it's the best time to pick up pricey quality items at a bargain.  Stay warm  people! xo

Coat Bastyan// Scarf Zara// Hat and gloves Penney's

Festive

Last night I went out for a work Christmas party.  I love this time of year, because people always put in extra effort to be social and I get to and mix in lots of different circles.  It's also an excuse to get the glad rags on and who doesn't love that!?! Unfortunately this year the theme of the party was Xmas jumpers.  I didn't have an Xmas jumper, nor did I want to go out and purchase one that I knew I didn't like and would never wear again.  Thus, this outfit was born.  I decided to wear this red  silk top with a bow because I thought it was a bit festive and looked like a Christmas gift.  I paired it with a light pink leather look high waisted skirt that I just bought in River Island and a Penney's faux fur coat that kept me really warm! Enjoy the holiday season! xo

Blanket Scarf Three Ways

I am living up in the northern most tip of Ireland and it is freezing up here! Especially for a girl from Southern California, I never get used to all this rain, wind and darkness in the winter.  That is why I am glad that blanket scarves are a big trend this season.  It's basically an excuse to wrap a warm, chic blanket around your shoulders for warmth when you leave the house and still be in fashion.  Plus, they are really versatile!  My favourite styles are in muted colours and geometric shapes.  They have great ones in Zara.  Stay warm! xo

Top 5 Tuesdays: Best Celebrity Weddings of 2014

Number 1: Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney.

Because she has brains, beauty and class.

Because she wore that Giambattista Valli dress.

Because she made headlines: Internationally Aclaimed Lawyer Marries Actor.

Because she made an honest man out of Gerorge.

Because she's my new style icon.

Number 2: Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl

Because she fearlessly does her own thing (shorts and a sweater!) and owns it.

Because this couple is so beautiful and fashionable it should be illegal.

Because she is OP!

Number 3: Solange Knowles and Daniel Smith

Because she did hipster right.

Because she rocked 5 looks and 3 capes over the course of the festivities.

Because of the sheer unique artiness of it all.

Because she slapped Jay Z and he still attended her wedding with bells on!

Number 4: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Because two of the most beautiful people on the planet tied the knot.

Because they only married when same sex marriages were recognized in the US.

Because they made it all about the kids.

Number 5: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Because she looks lovely, despite all her other questionable outfits.

Because of that wall of flowers.

Because, no conversation about celeb weddings in 2014 would be complete without Kimye.