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

Fresh Princess

Happy new year everyone! As one of my resolutions, I would like to try to incorporate more colour into my wardrobe. . .starting after this outfit post!  I decided to call this look "Fresh Princess" because it reminds me a lot of my childhood in the early 90's growing up and watching "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" on TV.  If anyone else remembers and loves that show as much as I do, then you will know what I am talking about! The faux fur coat is very princessey like Hilary, while the Isabel Marant high tops and crop top are a bit more funky like Will.  This outfit is a great laid back alternative to a dress or skirt for going out.  And I must say the coat was a steal in Penney's for only 40 euros and looks much more expensive! xo

Coat Penney's// Crop top Missguided// Jeans Top Shop// Clutch Penney's// Shoes Isabel Marant

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

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

Winter Florals

I just bought this striped floral top from Penney's.  The dark colors make it a perfect way to wear florals during the A/W season.  The top also has a really cute matching skirt, but unfortunately it was sold out, so I paired it with this high-wasted see through skirt from www.minusey.com.  This is a South Korean online clothing store and it's great to pick up cute bits that no one else will have. xo

Turtle Necks and Tutus

I was in beautiful Ards National Park amoungst all the autumn leaves falling off the trees and I took the opportunity to have an impromptu photo shoot in this outfit that I love for fall!  I will most definitely be rocking turtle necks this season.  I think they are just so chic (not to mention practical for keeping warm!)  I also recently bought this hat in Penney's for less than 5 euros.  It doesn't come out that well in the photos, but it has a really cute mesh bow and jewel detail.  What is your favourite fall trend? xo

Hat Penney's

A Scarf Affair

So, it's officially autumn/winter 2014!  The clocks have gone back, and I must admit this is not my favourite time of year. But A/W invariably means that it's scarf time! And I do love me good scarf.  This year I am inspired by this cool belted scarf trend from the Burberry A/W '14 catwalk.  What's your favourite A/W trend? xo

Myself wearing a Maje scarf and a model from the Burberry A/W'14 catwalk

Scarf and cape Zara, top Sheinside, bag Chanel, shoes Valentino