Outfit #5: Hello, I'm back!

Hello,

I'm not dead, I just haven't kept up with the blog very well ... oops :) Between moving house and getting sick multiple times I just didn't feel up to posting anything, despite the fact that I had this post all written and ready to go probably three weeks ago. Now I really want to repeat this outfit!

You know what's great about a maxi skirt? It would take a tornado to be indecently exposed in this. Take that, f*#@% wind! 

And another one where you can actually see my top:

      Top   -   H&M

Denim Shirt   -   New Look

                                                              Skirt   -   Boohoo (also looks really cool in white!)

 Shoes   -   Bhs

                                                      Bag   -   Bought at TKMaxx, label unknown

When you don't know what to do with your hands... I prefer this outfit sans denim shirt, but it was just too cold to go out without it.

Here's a close-up of the beautiful detail on this top: 

I know, it gets those weird creases around the chest area - I'm not really sure if it's due to the bra I'm wearing or if that's just a design flaw. I don't mind it too much, and it actually looks worse in the picture than it really is I think. Don't let that spoil this beautiful top for you :) 

Here's a few more really nice maxi skirts:

Asos Maxi Skirt with Front Layer Panel

Not really my colour, but I love the extra layer at the front.

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ASOS Midi Skirt in Satin with Splices

I know it's not a maxi skirt, but it's beautiful so I'm sneaking it into this list ;)

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Monsoon Mira Maxi Skirt

I love anything red. How beautiful is this one?

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junebugshop's Long Maxi Skirt

This one is a bit expensive, but the colour is gorgeous, and the waistband is very unique. I wish I hadn't found this, because now I'm very tempted to buy it haha.

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Thanks for reading,

Kat

Outfit #4: Oh so blue...

Buenos Días!

Hope you are all keeping well! How gorgeous is the print on this dress? I don't think white particularly suits me, but who cares - look at those blue flowers :)

       Dress   -   New Look

Denim Top   -   New Look 

(not the exact one, but how cool is this one?!)

Shoes   -   Bhs

       Bag   -   Parfois

                       Necklace   -   Bought at local market

A closer look at the pattern...

Hello posing efforts...

And a bad photo to show you the top of the dress without the denim shirt on:

The dress has a mesh panel at the front, which is a tiny bit see-through, so it's a good idea not to wear this one with a neon pink bra ;) 

My bf tried his best as a photographer this time, but the one below is the only picture worth keeping haha. Thank god for self-timer! Where are all those long-suffering #instagramhusbands when you need them?! (If you haven't seen the video, give it a watch).

Thanks for reading! May you always have a special person in your life who is willing to take pictures of you (if not, email me and we can commiserate).

Kat

Outfit #3: Start wearing purple

Dia dhuit! (I'm running out of languages to introduce myself in)

"Start wearing purple, wearing purple,

nananana,

start wearing purple for me nooooow,

all your sanity and wits they will all vanish,

I promise,

it's just a matter of time!"

Any Gogol Bordello fans out there? I suggest start wearing purple as excellent background music for this post :)

I don't look too happy here because every picture kept looking horrible (more so than this one haha) so I was a little annoyed by the time this one was taken.

Top   -   H&M

   Skirt   -   Monsoon

                Shoes   -   Penney's (Primark)

Bag   -   Parfois

                   Necklace   -   Bought at a local market 

I love this skirt so much - I found it on sale for 7€ (!!!) instead of 70€. In my size. Clearly, it was meant to be! I wear this outfit combination a lot, especially when it's a little colder, with a nice heavy cardigan, boots and tights. So you'll be seeing this one again :) 

(NB. I didn't quite realise how dirty my shoes looked in this picture until now. Oops.)

This handbag has two straps so you can wear it as a shoulder bag, or a cross-body bag. This was the first item I ever bought at Parfois and after a year of very frequent use it's held up great for the most part. I had to get one of the side zips (see in the first picture) replaced, but other than that, there are no signs of wear and tear. Not bad for 17€!

Here's a close up:

I know the lighting for my outfit pics is quite bad, but here you can see that the bag is in fact a beautiful navy colour, with golden zips.

I apologize for the atrocious picture quality, but today was not my day in the photography department. At least you can see my necklace properly :) I wanted to list a few similar options online, but I've found it difficult to find anything, so here are a few general suggestions for nice, geometric-style necklaces instead:

https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/181085211/double-chevron-necklace?ref=listing-shop-header-0

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https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/246995101/long-geometric-necklace-triangles?ref=market

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https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/234931018/small-semicircle-scalloped-necklace-gold?ref=market

And for the last horrible picture of the day: A close-up of my beloved 9€ Penney's shoes. I have worn them (nearly) to death, and really wish I had bought two pairs. Those tiny pink hearts ;)

And to end: A collage of Marie's (Breaking Bad) love for one specific colour... 

(NB. I didn't make this collage, I just googled 'Breaking Bad Marie purple')

Thanks for reading and wear some purple ;)

Kat

Outfit #2: What not to wear on a windy day

Buongiorno ragazze (e ragazzi?),


Open hair (also called non-existent-hairstyle in my world) and a short circle skirt are probably the worst things to wear when the weather gods have decided that ye shall be punished by wind. You'd think I would have gotten the message by now but that skirt has become one of my most frequently worn items over the years, and 99.9% of the time this is how I wear my hair.

                       Top   -   Vero Moda (thrifted)

              Skirt   -   Miss Selfridges

Shoes and Tights   -   Penney's (Primark)

Handbag   -   New Look

Necklace  -   Accessorize

(here's a few similar ones - in mint, black or in gold & silver)

And here's a pic where you can actually see my handbag :)

I wore this with a jumper (Vero Moda) when I left the house. It looks black here, but I think it's more of a very dark navy.

These booties are nearly the only pair of heels I ever wear and I usually find them quite comfortable (at least for the first few hours!). Here's a close up:

I got these more than a year ago, so I'm a bit surprised how well they've lasted me. I had never bought any heeled shoes from Penney's before, so I think I was expecting the heel to fall off within a few months or something like that haha (*touches wood*).

There's so many beautiful boots out there, I wish I could justify a second pair - like those below :)

ASOS Elle Leather Sock Boots 

(they also come in a beautiful brown colour)

ALDO's Janella

(also available in camel, but that blue is so beautiful!)

Timberland's Glancy 6 Inch Heel Boots

Heels or no heels, here's what I look like every time I cross one of Limerick's bridges ;)

 One last picture for the road...

Thanks for reading!

Kat 

Outfit #1: I like grey, and I don't care who knows it

Bonjour mes amis,

Here comes - in all its glory - my very first outfit post. Taken in my bedroom with my phone's self timer, because taking a bunch of pictures of me before going to work has apparently not been my bf's life-long dream (shocked to learn this).

It may be July, but this is Ireland - I can wear my tights almost year round.

               Cardigan   -   New Look

        Tank Top   -   H&M

 Denim Shorts   -   Oasis

           Shoes   -   Bhs 

                                                                           Tights   -   Penney's (Primark)  
                                                                      Necklace   -    Ojalá (Munich, Germany)

                                                          Bag   -   TK Maxx (no label name on it)

Just to let ye know: There are no affiliate links here (meaning I don't get a commission or anything like that if you click one of my links). I've just inserted a link when I was able to find the exact item online, so it's just for your convenience :) Oh, and there's a few links to other nice handbags further down, just for fun, if anyone is looking for one! 

Showing off MA BAG! (but not very well, so there's a close-up coming)

Looking good from the back... yes/ no/ maybe?

Close-up of the bag.

 I've been trying to figure out what the label is but my googling efforts have been in vain. If you happen to know, let me know in the comments please :)

A few other (somewhat similar) bags for your viewing pleasure...

Fiorelli's Nina Hobo Bag 

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Steve Madden's Bkoltt Shoulder Hobo Bag

(also comes in turquoise!)

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Pull & Bear's Zip Side Leather Look Shopper Bag

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Dune's Donnelly Slouch Leather Shoulder Bag

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Diophy's Chain Shoulder Strap Hobo Style Handbag

... and that's it for handbags on this lovely Thursday!

Close up of my necklace (found some similar ones on etsy).

Lipstick is Astor's Perfect Stay 16h Transfer Proof Lip Colour in 210 Rosy All Day.

(I swear, I have two normal-size arms, it's just an over-exposed picture).

And that's it! Let me know how you liked this post :)

Thanks for reading,

Kat