Biker Chic

I am off work this weekend and taking advantage of the beautiful weather!  Yesterday my family and I went off to explore the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal.  I have a bucket list of all the beautiful beaches, parks and quaint towns to see up here before I move to Dublin in July.  We ate at the Red Door Country House in Buncranna, and that's where I snapped these pictures.  As you can see, the scenery is gorgeous!  

I wore this faux leather biker vest from Misguided and I am in love with it!  It was a steal at around 50 euros and is such good quality.  Vests or sleeveless jackets are a great way to transition into spring when there is still a chill in the air.  I particularly like the little details on this biker vest such as the zips, pockets and belt at the bottom.  xo

Vest Misguided// Top Penney's// Jeans Top Shop// Boots Zara

Bracelets Cartier and Stella & Dot

Titanic

My dad is visiting from California at the moment and last weekend I took him along with my husband and two kids to Belfast for the weekend.  We hit all the tourist hot spots including the Titanic  museum and Crumlin Road Goal.  I had such a great time and really enjoyed learning about the rich history of the city.  I dressed comfortably because it was cold and we did a lot of walking.  I layered a turtle neck (which are very hot right now!) under a dress from Sandro.  I also paired it with a long black coat, thick tights and my OTK boots, which were so comfortable and great for walking.  I took a few outfit snaps in front of the Titanic museum. xo

Dress Sandro// Coat River Island// Boots Guess// Bag Chanel

Embroidery

I have been waiting all winter long to encounter the perfect pair of over the knee (OTK) black leather boots, and I finally found them in the form of this pair by Guess.  I am very fussy when it comes to shoes and my perfect pair of boots needed to be flat, pointy toe and made of a good quality leather at an affordable price.  I waited till so late to buy these that I got a great deal 50% off on sale at Fabucci Footwear.  

Now let's talk about my coat!  Unfortunately I got it a few years back while on a trip home to California, but how fab is it!? I love the Asian feel with the high collar and embroidery.  It is a unique piece that I will have for years to come. xo 

Side Slits and a Fringe

Well, it's only a few weeks into January and I'm back to my monochrome ways!  It's a well known fact that New Years resolutions don't last very long. . .When it comes to fashion, it makes sense to stick to a tried and true formula that works for your body type while staying true to your personal style.  That being said, it's fun to try new things and push the boundaries out as well!  I bought this sweater at Cos last week in Dublin.  It's part of the new collection and a great way to transition into the spring while staying warm.  I love the unique buttons down the side that you can wear open or closed for layering.  xo

Capes and Plaid

I took these pictures a few days ago before snow blanketed Ireland and you could still wear clothes like these without absolutely freezing to death!  I got this high waisted Sandro skirt in the sales at Brown Thomas.  It's super versatile and I am going to wear it to work with a smart collared shirt and also on  nights out with a crop top.  On this occasion, I paired it with a cropped sweater and cape to keep warm.  xo

Double Dressing

Up here in Donegal, after a mild December winter has finally kicked in and we are getting a few snow flurries and high winds.  But I am sick of wearing pants all the time so today I wore two dresses doubled up on top of each other for warmth.  The longer green dress is a light weight silk dress and I topped it off with a sweater dress, scarf and beanie hat, because baby, it's cold outside!!  Most of the items I am wearing are purchased recently and are now available in the sales.  xo

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