Crop Tops and Cool Walls

I visited my Cork last weekend for the first time in 6 months and man, I love that city!  Cork is my second home (after Cali) and I lived there for 10 years.  It felt so good to be back and walk all those familiar streets.  I got a chance to eat at my favourite vegetarian restaurant Cafe Paradiso for an early birthday celebration.  Then we hit the town!  I wore a crop top and high waisted pants along with my favourite leather jacket and new Mansur Gavriel bucket bag.  xo

PS - how cool is this wall!

Top Missguided// Pants Cameo// Bag Mansur Gavriel// Shows Caravella

Leather jacket Sandro

Baked Alaska with fresh strawberries and passion fruit from Cafe Paradiso

Ibiza Style Diary: Part 1

Hello everyone!  I've just returned from the most relaxing and beautiful holiday in Ibiza and I have loads of style pics to share with you!  This first post I'm dedicating to my daytime, casual beach outfits, and it was all about a laid back boho vibe.  Boho is huge this season and I feel that this vibe totally gels with Ibiza. My holiday wardrobe was all about crochet, fringing and suede.  I just really wanted comfortable outfits for chilling at the beach and flat sandals for lots of walking.  I also love a good beach cover up because, I'm not gonna lie, after having two kids and stuffing my face all winter, my body was far from beach ready! Most of my holiday wardrobe pieces are super affordable (I shopped mainly at Penney's, Missguided, and other high street shops - see details below).  

Now, I must say a little bit about the trip itself.  I have absolutely fallen in love with this island!  Ibiza is so much more than a party destination and it offers loads for families and those who want a relaxing holiday.  I stayed in Play D'en Bossa which is the longest beach on the island and home to some of the most glamorous beach clubs (Nassau, Coco Beach and Ushuaia, to name a few).  Although we had kids, we still got to chill at these clubs and listen to great music during the day while the kids played on the beach.  My absolute favourite restaurant/ beach club was El Chiringuito because the setting and food was amazing plus it has a kids club too!  I have tons of good recommendations if anyone is interested just drop me a mail. . . xo

Crochet top Penney's

Tp[ and bag Penney's// Denim old

El Chiringuito beach club

Dress and necklace Missguided

Swimsuit and cover up River Island// Shorts Penney's

Coco Beach club

Black White & Blue

I like experimenting with new styles and shapes and this tunic with really high cut side slits is the perfect example.  I bought it recently on my Misguided shopping spree and paired it with these high waisted Cameo pants and electric blue Penney's accessories for a dinner date night out.  It's fun to reveal an unexpected flash of skin on the side.  It's sexy, but still conservative too.  The only thing I would say is that the slits are cut quite high and it is at risk of showing your undergarments!! So wear a lacy bra or cameo that you don't mind showing off! xo

Tunic Missguided// Pants Cameo the Label// Clutch and heels Penney's

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