Diamond Dawns - Accessories time!

Long time no blog..... I have finally gotten a job (in a service station/deli.... but a job all the same) so I've been heaps occupied! But with hard work come money and I can now happily buy much needed new clothes (and save for college and a new laptop and my car.... heesh) I got some pretty accessories in the last few days. I haven't always like accessories, but lately I'm in love with jewerly! Maybe it's a getting-older thing.

I got this beautiful skull necklace in Vintage Trig (find them online here) There's ear-rings and a ring to match too that I'm getting for Christmas. It was only €8 which is a steal and it really is a piece I love. I'm into things with skulls again lately (I got a skull scarf and cardie too!) The store is also amazing and the women that runs it is so sweet. She's always helpful and puts up with me asking 6 trillion questions about everything. I really wist there where more stores that offered such great customer service. If you're a vintage fan, check out their website!

I find it hard to find presents for my best friend (who has everything) so I thought to make her a gift package. Again in Vintage Trig I found this beautiful wing ring for €6 and had to buy it! It's so unusual and pretty! It also reminded me a little of Supernatural and the angle wings in that so it's even more special.

I then wandered for my regular window-shop in Topshop (it's just so damn expensive!) and came across a sale on the Freedom jewerly *squeel* I had wanted this necklace for weeks but wasn't willing to pay almost €20 for it. Thankfully I got it for €9 which is much more justifiable! It's so edgy and on trend! I plan on wearing it with a jumper/top or with my shirt as pictured. 

Finally I pottered on up to Dorethy Perkins where I got this beauty for €3.50. It's a locket and I love it's vintage feel. It looks kind of like a timepiece from the Victorian ages and for that price, I couldn't leave it there! My only fault is that the chain is really, really long but I can fix that. 

Staying on the subject of vintage, models.com shared a beautiful feature on one of the iconic beaut's of the 70s Donna Jordan in their daily feed. She is so classy and beautiful and I'm so shocked I had never heard of her before. This is such a fabulous shot and looks as thought it could be from a recent shoot. The 70s peplim style has really come back in a big way lately. I'm not a fan of it for myself but I can certainly see it's appeal. It's very slimming and gives a great shape

Anyways, time for bed for me. I have to work int he morning. What accessories do you love?

Órla xo

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G.I Jane in training.. of sorts.

I am in lust with the entire J.W. Anderson for Tophop range  but alas don't own anything from it (just yet) It's young, hip and pop culture inspired which I adore. The patterns are adorable and fun and it seems to be such a fresh look for Topshop. I especially love the cute Hallowe'en-esque jumpers which are perfect for this time  of year and the Striped Cotton dress because it'd be super adorable with my lovely red leather jacket. The range is a little steeply priced but it's designer meets Topshop so I suppose I can't be asking for miracles (but if there is a miracle granter, I'd like so much of this ranger please and thanks) They also don't stock ANY of this ranger in my local Topshop (which is basically a corner of Debenhams)  so if I even want to try something on, I'll have to trek to Dublin or Cork (I'm not a fan of on-line shopping at all) I suppose my birthday is around the corner.... I better start a want list.
In other news, today I found out I didn't get yet another job so I trekked around town a-la G.I Jane with my Docs and in my new Dress-green style jacket (Dunnes - €40) I am loving the current military style trends today and certainly will be taking advantage of my new jacket this winter!

Órla xo

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