Primary School Crush

Remember that tall blonde surf-style boy you had the biggest crush on in fourth class? And how everyone wore puka necklaces with their moose embossed T-shirts? Now fast forward over ten years and you've just happened to run into the same dirty blonde surf boy in your local pub. You  realise he's all grown up and he's invested in a pretty snazzy leather jacket and plaid shirt. Your hearts starts to flutter all over again, and you remember why you  had such a thing for him when you were younger. 

Sometimes those dream like scenarios can prove time has worked its undeniable magic. That in some cases, an old flame might be worth another go can even though it seems obscure, that, that is something that only happens in movies. 

Now brace yourself and imagine the exactly same scenario on your oldest and dearest fashion faux pas of every Irish tween. Abercrombie & Fitch. It would appear aul A&F has gotten all grown up. The label that defined our generation with its ridiculously large logo embossed coloured jumpers and tiered ruffle skirts went to study sociology at Trinity, ditched the whole "you can't sit with us" popular kid syndrome and all of a sudden now is quite a mellow, approachable individual. 

Take a look at the brands A/W Lookbook and see for yourself. The collection is made up of comfortable go to staple separates, that will in theory stand the test of time and the forever changing trends. It's the grey cotton loose T-shirts, relaxed button up plaid and white shirts, and denim - that I can vouch for, has a good fit went as I went and tried on a pair - that all have that universal appeal of simple basics that don't settle into a 'primary school like' clique. The cherry on the metaphorical surf boy cake is that, that horrible in your face branding of the logo is nowhere to be seen. An oh so subtle A&F or moose is all that will you find on its new collection.

 I've already bought two pieces from their new streamlined collection, a grey cotton tee that is probably one of the few T-shirts I own that the shoulder seams actually lay on my shoulders. Broad shoulder people say whaaaat.  Also a quite silky looking grey jersey shirt/blouse that drapes at the front to create a deep v, with three quarter length slim fitting sleeves.

I'll post photos on my instagram so check it out if you don't already my username is @lazerbeam2_0.

So there you have it Abercrombie & Fitch are all grown up, and might fine thery're looking.

OOTD // Audrey Vibes

With the UV Therapy taking its toll on my skin, and summer sun coming out to play still - has no one told it is September?  I have to be extra careful these days about my sun exposure. And so my 'summer' wardrobe hasn't been overly summery this year. Today I went for an Audrey Hepburn vibe. All black, slicked back hair with a pop of colour with my newly bought COS socks - which are extremely silky and soft. If I look a bit stiff in these photos, it is because I am stiff. The UV therapy at the minute is burning me, and the burn is exactly the same as if I were to be burnt from the sun. My body is piping hot, and a shade of tomato red. You can see the brightness of my chest popping through in these photos. 

Until next time,

L 

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The Bigger the Hoop Bigger the Ho

What happened the glorious hoop. With phrases like the bigger the hoop the bigger the ho, thanks khlo-k , no wonder these babies are lost treasures at the bottom of that drawer stuffed with bits and bobs you probably wont touch for eons. You know the drawer I'm talking about. 

Hoops have never left my go to jewellery box, even recently one of the gym instructors in my local gym always has a gold pair and theyre only freaking fabulous adding a bit of oomph to gym gear. Rock a bit of nostalgia with big jenny from the block gold ones  ( maybe not for the gym ) or go minimal with thin slender silver ones. Whatever your taste  its time to dust em and rock em. 

So you want to be Esmeralda? // Festival Style

I like flared trousers. I like patterns. I like those oversized comfy Thailand inspired trousers that you only wear in Thailand for the duration of your holiday never to be seen again on your being,  inside the boarders of Ireland unless loafing round your house of a sunday. 

What I particularly don't like is these silky jersey, patterned flares that are everywhere at the minute. Every Boohoo or Missguided ad feature them. Every other blogger or festival goer wore them to body & soul or sea sessions the other weekend, and I really don't see the appeal anymore.

Do I sound moody?  Well am I not, I am just not enjoying the bombardment of this trend. Just because Kendall Jenner rocked them at Coachella paired with a floaty bardot top, should not mean you 'invest' in three different styles. And here, Kendall could rock a black sack and a seaweed tiara while she danced in and out of a bonfire proclaiming how much she loved to shove peas up her nose and no one would bat an eyelid....

The point here is, some trends are dumb as. End of. When was the last time you read an article or blog post or heard of an insta-famous celeb say they don't actually like something? These flared trousers are not floating my boat. There I said it. A negative review of a trend that is somehow actually trending. However, that's not to say I didn't like Kendall Jenner's outfit at Coachella - cause I did believe it or not. I just don't think there a specific wardrobe item everyone should own, or consider owning cause they look funky. You want to be funky? Buy a fluffy purse. 

The only person who is funky enough of her own accord, who I think really did rock these flares, is Leanne Woodfull of Thunder & Threads. I mean, have you seen her green hair recently. Funky. And her outfit that included a pair of these printed flares was funky, but in my books she is the only Irish person who can and should wear these. 

*I do not own these images, all copyrights belong to Leanne Woodfull of Thunder&Threads*

https://instagram.com/leannewoodfull/

It gets worse though. Now there are co-ordinate outfits for these flared yokes. Co-ordinates? The trousers were bad enough on there own, they did not need a matching halter top. I feel like new look, missguided and boohoo are the biggest criminals regards this trend..

At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and can wear what they want. Obviously. But seriously, if you are going to choose to wear these trousers do not style them the same way the sites that sell them do.

Keep. It. Simple. 

 A crisp white tee and chunky flat sandals or trainers do the job.. Say no to platforms, no to fringed and bardot tops with these trousers, there is just far too much going on with all that.

                                                                 Plus you are not Esmeralda. 

L

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Princess Leia Buns and Nike AF1s

Regardless of my skin getting worse, and feeling patchy, still felt bomb af with my princess leia buns and AF1s.