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Black on Black

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

Ug. Monday morning. Woke up late. Still raining. Black on black really summed up my mood this morning. But as I started accessorising, I started to perk up a little bit.

♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Black Dress: Old Navy ♥ Purple and Black Houndstooth Tights: Penneys ♥ Black Booties: M&S ♥ Necklace: Gift from husband, [...]

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Stripes and Snoods

November 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

I am absolutely loving my new snood from A-Wear. It’s soft and comfy and dresses up ordinary outfits. Plus it’s fun to say snood…snnnnnood…snooooood* I’m not sure I understand where the name comes from, but it’s not really that important (I get the S-scarf and OOD-hood, but he N?)  I was inspired by MessYourHairUp’s recent [...]

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Roadtrip Recap

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

You read what I planned to wear on my wardrobe, and here’s the recap. Thanks to some torrential downpours, insane allergies and a less-than-enthusiastic photographer husband, I didn’t get the best outfit shots. I really liked all the outfits I wore, so I’ll probably wear them again and will get more detail shots later. (Day [...]

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Oktoberfest

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

Last weekend the Husband and I took advantage of a perfect, crisp, sunny fall day at the Paulaner Octoberfest in the IFSC. How I love Oct-fest! Beer, delicious sausage, lederhosen and music in a language I can’t understand.

For a fresh day outdoors, I wore my new surprisingly well fitting black bootcut jeans, a green and [...]

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By the Banks of the Boyne

October 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

I’m quite smitten over this little ensemble. You’ll recognize my newly acquired full cream skirt from American Apparel’s Cali Vintage line. This time I paired it with a lovely little top customised by me and a vintage crocheted hand bag from the 1940s (more on that later)
♥ Skirt: American Apparel, Cali Vintage (€54) ♥ Top: [...]

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Old Into New

October 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style

I’m not sure what inspired me to put this outfit together, but after looking through my outfits I had a eureka moment. I also discovered the incredibly flattering lighting of my building’s elevator.

The top is absolutely gorgeous with the intricate details, mandarin collar and little cap sleeves. It is the shirt equivalent of a [...]

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Get Buffaloed at Modcloth

September 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Shop Online

If you liked my black and white buffalo plaid look (here and here) then here’s three great black and white check dresses and one with a twist–all from Modcloth.

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