♥ Stripped T: H&M ♥ Snood: A|Wear ♥ Skirt: American Apparel ♥  ♥ Boots: New Look ♥

♥ Sweater: Express ♥

It was really cold out, so I added a sweater for the commute. This cropped grey cashmere sweater from Express is one of my favourite pieces. I found it on sale for $19 about 7 years ago and it has definitely been worth every penny. The cropped sleeves and tight fit let the stripes shine through and doesn’t add too much bulk (and helps counter the horizontal stripe effect)

♥ Boots: New Look ♥

And these are my new grey boots (purchased in the North because they were cheaper). I really wanted some flat grey boots and these were the first I saw that I liked. I know that being cheep they probably won’t last too long, but they are actually made pretty well and are very comfortable.

♥ Skirt: American Apparel, Cali Vintage (€54) ♥ Top: Penneys/DIY (€6) ♥ Bag: Vintage, Howth Book Sale (€10) ♥ Shoes: M&S (€54) ♥

The top is a stretch jersey scoop neck and back top from Penneys (€6). It’s long and form fitting, making it pair nicely with the full high waisted skirt. To make the very modern top feel new, I stitched on some vintage crocheted remnants scored at the Dublin flea for €0.50 (and I still have tons left over)

This was a very romantic outfit, perfect for a very romantic picnic* in a field overlooking the River Boyne.

*Although I learned that heels and a white skirt are not the best for muddy, grassy treks to romantic vistas. The husband will just have to learn to deal.

The top is absolutely gorgeous with the intricate details, mandarin collar and little cap sleeves. It is the shirt equivalent of a sleepy bunny. However, it has an empire hem and skirts out making me look slightly pregnant. I used to wear it with jeans a lot last spring, but that seems quite tired to me now. The skirt is my good ole black knit American Apparel skirt. It actually is a high waisted skirt, but when I bought it a couple of years ago I didn’t like the high waisted look on me. So, I bought the skirt a bit large and wore it around my hips. Now the waist band is slightly stretched out, but a wide belt cinches it up. The large yellow belt is an oldie and a goodie, found at the crazy DTX Aldo shop in Boston for $5. I love it when I find new ways to wear old clothes…still doesn’t keep me from shopping though

♥ Shirt: Penneys (€9) ♥ Skirt: American Apparel ($30) ♥ Belt: Aldo ($5) ♥ Tank: M&S (€5)( ♥ Necklace: Fake Cameo found at Dublin Flea (€5) ♥

Sweet little ensemble of some newly acquired duds. I was trying to soak every last sun ray from summer by pairing this vintage white linen pleated skirt with a cute calico cotton top. The skirt came from American Apparel’s vintage section (on the mezzanine of the Dublin store) They have some great finds at incredible reasonable prices. This was €22 and is in great condition. I got the top from Enable Ireland, Georges Street for €5. My favourite new piece is my ring from the Dublin Designer Market on Cows Lane. It was a steal for €18!

Skirt: American Apparel, Vintage Collection

Top: Enable Ireland

Shoes: Marks & Spencer

Ring: Cows Lane Designer Market