Topshop Supports Shelter Box

Hello all and happy mid-week slump!

I come to you bearing news on a special Topshop collaboration.

As you all know from previous associations with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and Age UK; Topshop has gained a reputation for giving back.

And so it was no surprise when Topshop announced they were doing a collaboration with the charity Shelter Box to raise funds to support the organisation's work. 

Topshop has come out with a selection of charmed bracelets available to buy online and in your nearest store. £1 of the proceeds will be donated to Shelter Box to support its work providing emergency shelter and aide to communities around the world that have been effected by disasters.

Check out some the pretty charms you can buy.

 

 

The bracelets are available online here and I would strongly advise you to buy one to help Shelter Box improve the lives of the unfortunate people who have been caught by disasters. I know I'll be sporting one soon!

For more information on Shelter Box just pop on over here.

Thanks for reading guys!

(All photos sourced from Topshop.com.)

Glas-vegas and Shopping Haul

Hi everyone!
I know I know I've been a bad blogger and haven't written in so long but this week has be absolutely manic and stuffed with so many things to do I haven't been able to breathe! However I'm back now and ready as ever to get down to business. 

As some of you may know on Wednesday I popped over to Glasgow to visit a potential university with a friend of mine and had a grand old day which began at 4:30 AM and finished at 3 AM the next morning! Glasgow actually reminded me of Dublin a little bit primarily because it was cold and wet. But I did enjoy being over there and all the people we met were so lovely!

But of course you can't visit Glasgow without doing a spot of shopping which is why I've put together a little post about the latest pieces I purchased on Buchanan Street and also in Dublin during the last couple of weeks.

So without further adieu I give you the reasons why I'm currently financially broken.

 A super cosy jumper from H&M with lovely zip detailing on the back to make it more interesting.

This shirt is from the men's section in Republic and was a total bargain int the sale for £7!

This dress and play-suit below are both from Urban Outfitters on sale for about €30 each which is great value for UO.

I've been searching for a good pair of black leggings to go under long tops like this one here and I managed to find both at Topshop for under €30 each so naturally I bought both.

   

A pair of black skinny jeans are a staple piece for every wardrobe so I settled on a super comfy pair of Leighs from Topshop once again.

This Autumn I've become obsessed with big jumpers and this vintage-esque loose number caught my eye at H&M.

I've got to say this cardigan from Urban Outfitters is made of the softest material I've touched and feels great on. This was also in the sale for about €30.

I had a little shopping splurge on ASOS a while ago and splashed out for this lined parka to keep me warm in the Artic Winters of Ireland.

I really wanted to buy some accessories but it seems that I always end up spending all my finds on clothes instead which is a tad annoying but Topshop and Forever21 had some great pieces in for this season that are worth checking out.

That's all for me as I have to get down to studying some English poetry for a test I am not at all prepared for tomorrow. My plans to be a complete hermit nerd this mid-term break have fallen to pieces and I have to pay for all my galavanting and procrastinating tonight.

Enjoy the last of the weekend everyone and thanks for reading.

Autumn Wishes

Hello lovelies!

Hope you've been enjoying your Friday as much as I have because not only does it mean the weekend for me, but the start of a week off of school, celebrations and travel.


Since we have officially moved into Autumn and all the shops have began introducing their Fall/Winter lines I thought I'd do a quick post on some of my favourites for this season, starting with collar clips. Recently I have began an obsession with these pretty specimens of class. They're perfect for dressing up a shirt or blouse for any occasion.

  

Now I'm not usually a watch person seeing as my phone can do all the time keeping for me, but I've grown a special attraction to this pretty rose gold beaut from  Michael Kors. Come to think of it I'm loving anything rose gold this season.

 


I'll also be stocking up on some great big jumpers to keep my warm in the freezing Irish weather this year. My plan is just to buy jumpers galore and pair them with dark jeans or black thick leggings and boots.
 



I've noticed this season high heels are fading out slowly and the return of the flat soled slipper, bootie and pump has come about; bringing joy to our feet at last. I welcome this new trend with open arms especially when these shoes are so pretty.
  

   

And last but not least what's Autumn without a brand new full on coat to wrap around yourself?

  





Well that just about sums up the kind of pieces I'll be going for this Autumn/Winter hope you enjoyed reading!

By the way next Wednesday I'm off to Glasgow with my friend to visit a university and do a spot of shopping so expect a better post next week.

Until then have a great weekend.



A quick note to say most of these items are from Topshop, Zara, and Asos, so pop on over to the sites to check out their latest collections.

A Titanic of a Time

Over the weekend I found myself being dragged up the country to county Louth with the family and the grandparents. When I found out about this spur of the moment trip I wasn't over the moon to be honest seeing as I had so much work to do but in the end the weekend was too much of a failure. (if you ignore the pile of homework and study I'm currently pretending isn't waiting for me in the study)

We spent the weekend in a rented house in Carlingford which was gorgeously decorated with rugs, china and majorly comfy beds.

On Saturday we ventured into Belfast to visit the Titanic exhibition which was great if not a bit too long taking us over 2 hours to get through. However there was some great information about how it was built and the passengers on board and we even got to listen to real recordings of the survivors giving their accounts of that night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imagine not being allowed to have a cup of tea during your hard earned work break?

 

The 1st Class Cabin complete with 4 post bed.

 

 

The 2nd Class cabin.

 

This is the 3rd class cabin that cost £6 for the trip which was the equivalent of 1 months average wage.

 

These are some of the last messege sent before the ship sunk.

 

 

Unfortunately I didn't get to do any shopping in Belfast but maybe it's for the best so I have more to spend when I go to Glasgow next week.
That's all from my day at the Titanic Exhibition and sorry for the small pictures I can't seem to expand them for some reason or another.
Thanks for reading,
Ciara.