La Sortie

Going out for dinner is a trivial thing when you can do it whenever you want to but when it's a once a month affair it's more of an event! My brother and his wife were over so we did loads of lovely things like drive up the west coast in Clare and go to the Limerick Milk Market Saturday morning, an absolute pleasure every time!

I attended a beautiful country wedding last summer and haven't worn the same dress since so that's what I'm wearing.  It was originally a vintage dress that looked more like a shiny night gown I purchased off eBay for €11 (including shipping). All I did is take it in at the sides and shorten it. For me, nothing beats a vintage find for a special occasion.  Anyway, here are some pics. Enjoy!

Pink and black are such a classic combo and I can't help but add pearls for the finishing touch.  My belt is a ribbon that was wrapped around a gift.  I've been using ribbons for belts since I was a teenager.  I just find them that little bit more feminine than a regular belt.

Black tweed jacket and quilted handbag, tres Chanel :)

P.s I haven't been to the gym in about 3 weeks.  I blame the visitors and my lazy attitude towards physical exercise in general. My membership ends at the end of this month so I have a bit of time to redeem myself...maybe.

-Vievie Xx

L'impatience

Je suis de retour! I haven't had the chance to write anything in the past little while (my apologies), as my calendar has been bursting with things to do.  I'm not complaining. I much prefer to be busy.  My brother and his wife are visiting and 3 weeks after their departure my mum and dad will be visiting us so I'm both the upstairs & downstairs, queen of my castle and house maid supreme!

My garden is nearly finished it's transformation and I can't wait to sit out there for afternoon tea, playing with the children or nothing at all but stand around and not sink into the former muddy swamp that it was! Next week I get to pick a paint colour for the shed, whatever colour I desire! That is to say whatever colour I desire that my husband can live with... no cotton candy pink I'm afraid.

I haven't had the chance to take many outfit pictures but here is one I managed a few days ago in the midst of a typical family scenario.

 So many things to do, so little time!

No reason I can't dress up anyway!

Hand on hip for authority. Having reviewed my mental "to-do" and "must-get" list, I think I'm ready to go!

Scarf, check!

Handbag, check!

Wait a minute! Where are those 3 boys? 1, 2 ?!? Getting out the door is like filling your kettle one teaspoon at at time around here! Slow! Slow! Slow! And crazy!

Oh no! Not my bed! All white, clean and perfectly fluffed pillows!
Arrrrggghh! Typical!

Mummy's room is off limits! OUT Please!

Right, back on track. It's not a race so take a chill pill! :)


Cheesy enough? My new dress from Dunnes Stores reduced to €12, tights (need I explain why?), vintage navy blazer, sunnies, belt & necklace from Penney's.
If you have kids you know how hard it is to get things done and not go bananas! Some days are more successful than others! :)

Have a great week!

-Vievie Xx

Go With The Flow

Maxi dresses. So comfortable and yet I can't help but think they usually look a bit frumpy. From the waist down they sometimes end up looking like a waterfall of fabric completely swallowing up the feminine shape.  There are of course exceptions.  Having purchased a maxi dress with a dipping hemline I find this little problem is eliminated.  By seeing a little of the legs at the front you avoid your bottom half from looking like it has disappeared. It also significantly reduces the embarrassing chances of you walking on your dress, tripping and spilling yourself all over the floor or worse, down some staircase.  Hilarious when it happens to someone else but not you. 
So here is my latest little purchase:

Blazer & belt from a charity shop, dress from Guinney's (Yes, Guinney's, €16), heels from Dunnes Stores.
I would tend to think Guinney's is for the older shopper but I'm in there the odd time for their baby stuff and every now and then they do have certain pieces that stand out, like this dress so why not? I'm not a snob!

Thanks for popping by and keep in touch for a new list of great online finds!

Have a great Friday!

-Vievie Xx

Vievie in Wonderland

I suppose today is a day for daydreaming. Dull then sunny, bright then sombre.  A mix of necessary reality and a walk in the clouds.  It is after all Friday.  Making plans for the weekend, flying paper airplanes with the boys, a friend popping in for coffee.  The perfect mélange.

Feeling kinda funny in a good way so I thought I would wear my wonderland top and glam it up for no special reason with my jewelled kitten heels.  I haven't had the occasion to wear them so I'm wearing them just because.

My top is from No Name,Jeans so old I can't remember where I got them & shoes from Oxfam.

A bit of Erik Satie, coffee and looking through old photographs. Simple happy things are the best kind of happy things :)

Bon Weekend!

-Vievie Xx

   

Blue on the Brain

I think blue is my favourite colour & skirts are my favourite clothing item at the moment. Ever go through phases of wanting to wear different versions of the same thing all the time?  I do try and mix it  up but right now I'm in a happy place with my blues and skirts!  I think skirts are often over looked for every day wear which is a shame because they can be very comfortable and chic! 
On a different note, I'm not sure if it's my age or something else but as I flick through images of street styles, I've really had enough of cut off jean shorts and tights! It's time to move on! Same with bodycon. It had a moment but that moment has passed so just leave it alone! PLEASE!
Ok enough moaning.... Here's an outfit I wore earlier this week:

My blue top is from Penny's, Skirt from a charity shop, shoes & necklace from Dunnes Stores.

I like colour blocking but I usually include a soft colour as two bright colours make me feel like a child's tv programme presenter, some power trip woman from the 80's or an add for United Colours of Benetton. 

What's happening this weekend? The kids are sick and sound like smokers, we're doing up our garden & all I really want is a good nights sleep! - Here's hoping!

Still, I have lovely fresh flowers & I've made rice crispy squares like my mum used to make them...life is still good!

Have a great weekend everyone!

-Vievie Xx

Things That Glitter

As I'm trying to widen out in my choices of jewellery this is what I want to share with you this week.  There are many great finds online but it must be said there is an awful lot of rubbish out there too!  Among other things I spotted were gorgeous H&M neon yellow necklaces being sold at twice or even three times the original price because they're out of stock. As a rule I refuse to be a slave for fashion items, and I most certainly will not play the ass pining for a carrot at the end of a stick held by bulk buying little profiteers looking to make a quick buck!

Preferring the nod over the full fledged deep curtsy when it comes to trends I was looking for things that were unique and different to what we are seeing on the high street or at the very least, on trend at a great price. enjoy!

Sleek & Sharp

About €12 including shipping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120863881987

Long flower chain

There's something about this charming chain

Also available in white

Only about €11 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270995444080

Oval resin earrings

These are sure to stand out!

Only about €3 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290714050285

Gold & leather necklace

Simple but so smart!

About €11 & free shipping :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280901716270

Cream & gold necklace

One of my favourite finds this week!

Only about €10 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280895200967

Pendant circular stud earrings

I love these!

Only about €3 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300702253820

Multilayer chain necklace

Only about €6 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300714990889

Red chunky necklace & earrings

If your colour blocking this summer, this one's for you!

About €15 & free shipping :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300589117923

Spike layered chain necklace

Stunning & can be used in self-defence!

Only About €6 & free shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180910228820

Large green statement necklace

Looking to dress up that t-shirt? :)

Don't go swimming in this or your as good as sunk!

About €27 including shipping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380446337515

Mini belt bracelet

Big fat bangles are all the rage but I like the thinness of these

About €5.50 & free shipping :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290708264627

Neon & black necklace

another one of my favourite finds this week!

Only about €6 including shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130632033761

Black rhinestone pendant

I love a simple pendant, it goes with everything!

Only about €7 including shipping :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280874066321

Handmade thread bracelets

Going to a festival this summer?

You get nine , yes 9, of them for about €5.50 including shipping!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270662399469

Last but not least, 5 piece rhinestone stack rings

I got these for myself and I love them!

I know chunky rings are in but I think delicate rings are just around the corner!

About €3 & free shipping :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290714089133

I'm better at being creative with clothes than I am with jewellery but as they say, practise makes perfect so I just need to make a little more of an effort :)

I hope you spotted something you liked!

A la prochaine!

-Vievie Xx

Weekend in Print

Well I had a wonderful weekend, and I hope you all did too!  Friday I went to the gym (yes I'm still going), but I won't bore you with the details except one little event. I nearly fell off my bike that goes nowhere at the sight of a man coming out of the lady's change room and was about to vocalise this offence when I realised that HE was actually a SHE! TIP: When you work out so much that you start looking like a bloke, it's time to lay off the weights!
We had a lovely family dinner Saturday night as my sister-in-law was over from Cornwall and Sunday we had some friends over for a lazy lunch followed by a walk along the Shannon river with the kids. There was also much football but I wont even pretend I know what's going on or that I'm interested! SO, here's what I wore over the weekend:

Jumper & skirt from Penny's, necklace from Dorothy Perkins and heels from Dunnes Store.

I'm loving the midi length and I hope it continues for a good while.  The important thing to remember is to wear heels :)

Blazer & shoes from a charity shop, dress from Dunnes Stores.

Prints are also one of my favourite trend this season with the exception of tropical. When your as pale as me, bright coloured plants and fruits don't exactly compliment my tan but who knows, there might be a tropical print out there with my name on it.. not holding my breath on that one!

I found some lovely little treats online so keep in touch, I'll have them up later this week.

Have a great week everyone!

-Vievie Xx