Miami

So it seems I have already fallen behind on my one and only blog rule, one blog a week, one teeny tiny blog a week and I couldn't do it! Oh well, at least this time I have a slight excuse, I got back from Miami a few days ago and it has been crazy busy ever since. But alas, here I am finally recanting my wonderful week away. 

These first two pictures pretty much say it all, most days the weather was quite hot and I was so happy I got to squeeze in a couple days of sun bathing. Especially when I knew I would be returning to the dark freezing days of Irish weather, I loved absorbing as much vitamin d as possible. One of the things I was most excited to see in Miami was South Beach, our apartment was in short walking distance and it did not disappoint. On those extra lazy days I just wanted to lie by the pool and had to capture the moment, when I look at it now, back in my dull reality, I swear I can feel the sun on my skin once again.

Of course one of the American greats has to be the food, it really is true what they say about the portion sizes. Most of the time it was impossible to finish a meal but thankfully, a lot of places allow you to bring home your left over’s. On this occasion, we stopped at a little Cuban diner and I tried Cuban bread for the first time and had to document the moment. Umm... it makes me hungry just looking at this picture.

This is our view from the apartment, I adore the Art Deco theme throughout Miami it gives the city a sense of unison and it really sets a certain vibe as soon as you arrive. It's so cool that there is a height restriction on the buildings now too so the city can maintain its charm.

Of course I had to visit the Dash store while I was in town, any fellow Kardashian fans will understand this was a definite must-see. To be honest it was slightly disappointing but understandable given that they're currently moving stores, so it's normal that it seemed a little un-kept and chaotic. 

Miss Dior Cherie is one of my favourite perfumes so I was so excited when I received this little tester that I just had to take a picture. How cute! 

This is what I call living the American dream. In order to fully experience the U.S culture I thought it would be such a good idea to attend an American college football game and of course I had to have a hot dog. Although I had no idea what the rules or general idea behind the game were, I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience, from the fans, to the multiple cheer squads and even the band geeks, so fun! It also helped that our team won, go Miami Hurricanes! 

Overall I had such a good time and left with some great memories of my first time in the U.S. Best of all I got to spend some quality time with my family abroad, who I don't get to see very often so every memory is precious and special. 

Thanks for reading,

Megan

All Black Everything

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Top: River Island, Blouse: Zara, Blazer: Miss Selfridge, Gilet: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Leggings: Topshop, Rings, Shoes & Bag: River Island.

I think it's fair to say this week’s photo experiment went a bit better than last week’s; of course there is still the awkward posing and cringy looking at pictures behind my hands. But it wasn't raining or freezing cold and overall it got the job done so I'm happy. 

I love wearing black, the more black the better I say. Especially when it's so miserable outside I rarely feel like wearing lots of colour, one thing I do like about the colder weather is it gives me a chance to layer. Layering is a great way to play around with different pieces you might not have thought of for a while and create a fresh look. 

I have this Zara blouse a long time and it continues to be one of the most wearable items in my wardrobe, simple, classic and versatile, I love it.

I have to say I have a soft spot for faux fur gilet's, they may not be to everyone's taste but I love the drama they add to any outfit, and practical too. I can't tell you how snug this is and is essential for the winter months ahead. I got this one on polyvore.com, the perfect shopping website when you’re looking for something specific, they feature all price ranges and there are some great bargains to be found.

Leather leggings have been around for what seems like forever now but I think they're still going strong and are always a good choice when it's chilly, Topshop do good pairs but these ones slide down a lot so I think I may need to invest in another.

When I first saw these River Island boots I was in love, so much so that when they went into sale over the summer I bought both colours. Which may have been a little pre-mature I'll admit, because they're just so damn uncomfortable, I can only wear them if I am positive it requires minimal walking. The pain of beauty eh? 

This bag is my favy at the moment, I have been looking for a larger clutch for a while and it’s just an added bonus that it's has a detachable strap too.

This week I am so excited that I'm off to Miami so hopefully I'll do some kind of photo diary to document my time there. Yay! 

Thanks for reading,

Megan

Yellow

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Shirt: Pull and Bear, Jumper: Topshop, Pants: River Island, Shoes: Zara, Bag and Watch: ASOS.

The first thing I want say is a huge, HUGE thank you to everyone who gave me positive comments and well wishes after my first blog post. Sharing Bonne Chance with everyone was most definitely the scariest thing I've ever done. It sounds dramatic but when it's something that I so want to be great at and is so personal, making yourself vulnerable and putting it out there to be judged is terrifying. Which makes me that much more grateful for all of the support I received. 

When I first decided to start a blog, I immediately began to do research into what my blog personality would be, would I just focus on one topic or make it broader, should I only feature my personal style, should I do extras? How should my photos be, should I make it easy and do 'selfies' or go with what I really wanted, but not sure if I could pull it off and do proper pics? For the most part I decided to make it up as I go along and just do what felt right at the time, but I do hate the whole self portrait in the mirror deal so I'm going to give the latter a go. It was actually A LOT harder than I thought it would be, not to mention the fact that it was freezing cold, beginning to rain and overall miserable. Obviously Ireland is not the most ideal country for this type of amateur photography, but especially this time of year, it is just so dark and dull all the time that I felt I had no option but to just Instagram the whole thing.

One of my favourite looks to wear is denim and leather, I love the different textures together and the edge it brings to any outfit. Beware - you will see me repeat this style a lot! Lately I have made some slight changes in my style, with heels I have always worn platforms, platforms and more platforms, but recently I have fallen in love with the simplistic pointed pump. I love them so much I am going to need to get a nude pair ASAP! I don't usually wear heels on an every-day basis, even though I for sure have more pairs of heels than flats, I don't really have the confidence to rock them to the shops. But I do much prefer the overall look they give so I'm pretty sure it will mostly be heels here. Another change in my style lately is my handbag size, I would normally swear by 'the bigger the better' but as of late I quite like the delicacy that a smaller bag can bring. I adore this little yellow number, even though it doesn't even fit my huge purse that was usually lost within my huge bag! Complications!

Anyway, I sincerely hope that my next photo blog will be of much better quality and I won't wince at the sight of me freezing while awkwardly trying to pose outside of my house.

Thanks for reading,

Megan