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

Pleated Leather

I'm sure you may have noticed by now that one of my staple styles is high waisted skirts, crop tops and anything monochrome.  This is a fashion formula that just seems to work for me every time.  Keeping the neckline high and the hemline long ensures the look stays classy.  I recently braved the icy roads to make a shopping trip down to Dublin and I picked up this leather look skirt in Top Shop.  It's part of the new SS15 collection.  I am so over the sales at this stage as they never have my size left in stock and everything is picked through. The stores were full of gorgeous SS clothes, so let's hope this weather lifts soon! xo

Top Zara// Skirt Top Shop// Shoes Next// Fur muff Oasis

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

Party Pants

I do love me a printed pant! And where better to wear this brightly coloured pair than while on holiday in a warm place.  I paired these "party pants" with a simple black top and my trusty leather jacket.  A leather jacket is a must have staple for any wardrobe.  I invested in this one from Sandro a few years ago and continue to wear it often.  It's worth spending a bit more money on this wardrobe essential as you can wear it year after year.  I also love the leather fringe detailing on this top.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans out there! xo

Red Lips

I recently returned from a holiday in Barcelona and it's been tough coming back to the rain and gloom of Ireland after enjoying a week basking in the sun.  Barcelona is one of my favourite European cities.  It is full of all the things I love - top class Michelin star restaurants, gorgeous architecture (hello Gaudi!) and the best shopping (Zara, Mango and Massimo Duti are all Spanish brands - just to name a few).  

I wore this embelished T-shirt that I picked up in H&M for just 10 euros!  I love the textured sequins on the red lips.  I also decided to jump on the hat band wagon with this fedora from Penney's.  Hats are a great way to automatically make an outfit feel "cool", or at least I think so anyways!  There were so many amazing backdrops to photograph as well.  I will post more holiday outfits throughout the week,  xo

 

Fedora Penney's, shirt H&M, cardigan M&S, faux leather jeans The Kooples, brogues River Island

Leather Pants Two Ways

I recently bought these vegan leather trousers in H&M and they were a steal at under 30 euros.  Vegan leather is great as it's way cheaper than real leather and easier to take care of too.  These pants are so comfortable that I have been wearing them nearly every weekend.  I paired them with a Zara coat with quilted leather sleeves and also with a Zara blanket scarf.  Large plaid scarves are huge this season and I think the best selection can be found at Penney's and Zara. xo

Scarf Zara, sweater J Crew, trousers H&M

Coat Zara, top Sandro, trousers H&M, shoes Top Shop

Bracelets Cartier