♥ Circle Statement Necklace: Courtesy of Accessorize ♥ Blue Dress as Tunic: Tesco ♥ Black Cardigan: Dunnes ♥ Jeans: Wallace ♥ Boots: Jones ♥ Orange Resin Bangle: Aldo ♥
The first piece I had to test out from my Accessorize gift box was the amazing circle statement necklace. Holy cow this necklace is a show stopper. I’ve been wanting to buy a necklace like this for a while, but indecision plagues me all the time. This one is prefect and can easily dress up the simplest outfits. I pulled this together for a day at the office followed by a casual Christmas party. I thought the jewel tone blue dress brought out the orange and golds. You may remember the dress from here, I rolled it up at the waist to turn it into a shorter tunic over my now ubiquitous jeggings and really let the necklace be the centre of attention. Oh yeah, how do you like my new fringe?
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Twas the week before Christmas
And all through the house
Every creature was stirring
Frantically clicking a mouse
No stockings were hung by the chimney with care
Simply because no chimney was there
While I longed to be tucked all snug in my bed
Loads of work was to be done instead
Just when I thought my Christmas spirit was zapped
I received a cute package that was even gift wrapped
I’d been asked a while ago through my blog chatter
To try out some products to see what would flatter
When the huge box arrived I was beaming with pride
Excited to see the treasures found inside
Squeals of delight were to be heard all around
Because the shiny, pretty things sure did astound
So I must extend thanks to the kind folks at Accessorize
For sending so many lovely things that certainly did surprise!
Last week, as you may have figured out, I received a rather large package from Accessorize. When they asked me if I’d like to sample some products last month, I kind of assumed I’d just get a hair clip and coin purse. But what I got was a treasure chest of goodies from one of my favourite shops that will certainly challenge Santa for awesomeness. Inside my rather large parcel, I found two big gift boxes with lots of goodies wrapped up in bright tissue paper. The folks at Accessorize must have gone to a lot of effort to prepare these blogger gifts, so thank you thank you thank you!
Now, before I show you what’s inside. I have to say a little bit about Accessorize (and no, none of this is prompted or sponsored). I really love this store (and the clothing version, Monsoon). When I first came across the pond in 2003, I fell in love and really missed it when I returned to the States. There really is no equivalent of quality, trendy, well priced accessories. Seriously, what else is there in the US? Claire’s? That place has nothing in Accessorize. Now that I’m back in Ireland, it is my first stop when I need a little pick me up (charm necklaces are cheaper than lunch) or something unique for a wedding (by far the most extensive collection of pretty clutches).
So here’s what I got!
Well American gals, your long winter is over. Accessorize is coming state side with some fab pieces from the SS10 collection to brighten you up. The range of collections is great, so there’s bound to be something for everyone and every occasion–from the city to the beach and everywhere in between. You can order all this and more from Accessorize.com
And of course I’ll be wearing a lot of the loot in the next few days!
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♥ Navy Wool Peacaot: Bitten ♥ Grey Cowlneck Jumer: Penneys ♥ Jeggings: Dunnes ♥ Stripey Wellies: Joules ♥ Purple Knit Cap: Dunnes ♥ Squirrely Badge: Magpie ♥ Fingerless gloves: Who knows? ♥
Christmas at Farmleigh House is one of my favourite holiday traditions. Okay, so this is the first year we went, but I love Farmleigh House year round and I’m determined to make their Christmas market a tradition in the years to come. It was a pretty spontaneous trip, so I quickly got pulled on my jeggings and my comfy oversized cowlneck grey jumper, tied my hair up in pigtails and topped it all off with my peacoat from Bitten. I got his coat 3 years ago for $20. Definitely one of the best purchase I’ve made. We wandered around Phoenix Park near the Papal Cross (until I got scared by dogs) so I wore my favourite Joules wellies to run around in the wet grass.
Farmleigh is a real gem in the centre of Dublin. I love wandering around the gardens and the old rusty Victorian greenhouses, visiting the monthly food market and saying hello to the donkeys, horses and ducks that live there. The OPW host a lot of wonderful free events at Farmleigh, you should definitely check ‘em out! We tend to go a little crazy at the food market. Back when I was training for the Mini Marathon it was my little reward after running 5K to get a spring roll, salmon roll, crepe, potato cake, smoothie and cheese samples. Yeah, all in one go. This time we just had some hot cider and brought home this giant head of kale (€1!). The Christmas Market is open again this weekend and the Celtic Tenors will perform. Check it out to stock up on last minute Christmas goodies, including fresh poultry!
Merry Christmas!
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I’ve been a bad blogger lately. Blame it on the Christmas season and being distracted by a new project that I’ll tell you about in the new year…it’s all a bit secret right now. But I can tell you that there are lots of new and exciting things in store for StylebyNumbers in 2010.
In the meantime I’ve got a few new style posts, product reviews, last minute Christmas wishlists, and more! Oh, and I have new fringe. Still not sure I’m adjusted to it yet.
I’m going to try to line up some posts while I’m away in Wicklow this Christmas, so stick around and keep an eye out for my first contest in Jan 2010.
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♥ Navy wool shift dress: Vintage, thrifted and found at Dublin Flea for €5 ♥ Black 3/4 length sleeve tshirt: Penneys ♥ Striped scarf: Vintage, belonged to my mom in college! ♥ Black knee-high boots: Jones ♥
I felt very mod in this little fitted shift dress, so I had to take my photos in front of my pop-art-ish dotty shower curtain. This amazing little navy wool dress with fitted side panels came to me via a very eager seller at the November Dublin Flea. I could not believe my luck that I walked away with this dress for only €5. I’ve been eyeing a similar dress at Perk Up Vintage for €89. I’ve had some terrible fashion faux pas lately thanks to the dark mornings and an inability to distinguish black from navy, so I decided to pair them on purpose. I wore a black 3/4 sleeve tshirt under the navy dress, along with black tights and black boots. To pull it all together, I tie my mom’s vintage scarf around my neck (with stripes of black, navy, bright blue, red and white). What do you think, the look is a little Flight Attendant-y, no?
And don’t forget, the Dublin Flea Christmas Market is Dec 20!
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♥ Cropped black and cream striped cardigan: H&M, Thrifted from Enable Ireland ♥ Favourite LBJerseyDress: Old Navy ♥ Black braided belt: Dunnes ♥ Black leather boots: Jones ♥ Plus lots of ridiculous layers underneath ♥
This outfit wasn’t quite the showstopper I expected it to be, but I liked it enough to post. I think I’ll really love this cardigan during my annual return to nautical style around May of each year (seriously, it’s like clockwork and the only way to get me out of the phase is to take me on a boat!) I found the sweater at Enable Ireland for €4 on the same trip that produced my fiesta dress and treasure box. It’s cropped, boxy and a very heavy knit. I like it, but am having trouble styling it just right. I tried it on with my American Apparel jersey skirt and it looked really cute (a la Alexa Chung) but not work appropriate. I’ll keep remixing till I get it right.
Edit: After writing that I thought this sweater looked like Alexa Chung, I decided to see if she ever actually did wear it…and wouldn’t you know it, she has. I also found some great style inspirations from All This Happiness who totally kills this sweater as well as ton of other lovely vintagey looks. Looking through her blog made me want to drink ice tea (or Pimms) out in a sunny field, a nice change of pace from Dublin!
(Alexa in my sweater via Allthishappiness)
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December 1st, 2009 · Real Style
♥ Black & White/Might as well be grey Pinafore: Blendshe Thifted, An Taisce Swap Shop ♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Black & White striped Longsleve Tee: H&M ♥ Grey Boots: New Look ♥ Yellow Satchel: Cambridge Satchel Company ♥
I needed an easy and warm outfit for Sunday shopping at Dublin Flea. When I’m thrift shopping, I try to wear tights and something that’s easy to try things over so that I’m not bothered with changing rooms. (Most thrift shops are not terribly private places–Dublin flea has a changing room so I opted for an easy on, easy off number)
I wasn’t sure if the unstructured pleated pinafore dress would really work (I got it at the An Taisce sale without trying it on), but I really like it. It’s cute and fits well and will be perfect for those days when you just don’t feel like holding that tummy in. I am a sucker for pockets and big buttons, and this dress has both! It was raining and freezing so I layered it up with thick wool tights, a long sleeve t-shirt and a long cardigan that also helped tone down the looseness of the dress. Not sure if this outfit is ‘mature’ enough for work, but it will probably be a weekend staple. Oh! And I got lots of complements on my bag, always happy to spread the Cambridge Satchel Company love.
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♥ Grey pinstripe shirtdress: Thrifted, The Goodwill Shop Capel St ♥ Grey cardigan: H&M ♥ Brown leather skinny belt: Dunnes ♥ Jeggings: Dunnes ♥ Brown boots: Clarks ♥ Vintage fleur-de-lis broach ♥ Dirty Fabulous Vintage ♥ Brown leather gloves: Thrifted, Dublin Flea) ♥ Pearl earrings: gift from Mom ♥
You might as well add me to the Euro Value menu because I found this shirtdress for only €1 at the Goodwill Thrift Shop on Capel Street, long known as the fashion capital of Dublin (tounge firmly in cheek). Don’t ask me why I decided to wander down Capel St last Friday or why I decided to peak my head into Goodwill, but I did and emerged with this cute grey pinstripe shirtdress with pintucking and puffy sleeves–paid for with my last bits of change (I literally had to count out copper coins for this).
For a casual Saturday watching Spurs at the pub, I paired the dress with my jeggings and brown equestrian style boots, a grey cardigan, brown leather gloves found at Dublin Flea months ago (€5) and skinny brown belt. The look is classic equestrian and a bit Ralph Lauren. I’m also wearing my new broach (€10) from Dirty Fabulous Vintage at the An Taisce sale. It’s so pretty and blue and white for Spurs, but it is too soon to don the fleur-de-lis in Dublin?
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November 29th, 2009 · News
I’m working on a long overdue redesign of the blog and will be featuring more posts on DIY projects, how and where to do thrift shop and more about what inspires my style. Stay tuned and pardon the dust as I slowly work through all the changes.
♥ Pinstripe Shirt: Thrifted, Oxfam Dundrum ♥ Navy Wool Skirt: H&M ♥ Brown Leather Boots: Clarks ♥
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Today was a pretty good day for the Dublin Flea and I managed to walk out having spent only €11. I think my husband actually spent more (on a bunch of books and a T-Rex keyring). There were loads of new sellers this month, many of them with high quality vintage goods (some for a steal, some a little to rich for my blood). It really is the best place to find handmade, vintage, thrifted and unique goods! I could’ve stayed there all day if lunch at the Queen of Tarts wasn’t calling!
Don’t miss the Christmas Market on December 20, just in time for all your last minute gifts!
Here’s what you could have gotten if I didn’t get there first:
♥ Navy Wool Shift Dress – €5 ♥
♥ Wintery Wool Cardigan by Uniqulo – €5 ♥
♥ Vintage Burda Patterns – 2 for €1 ♥
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