


Black, I love you. I’m sorry I thought about leaving you. Forgive me?
xBlanaid



Black, I love you. I’m sorry I thought about leaving you. Forgive me?
xBlanaid







“Style is the perfection of a point of view” Richard Eberhart
Or… “Please may I borrow your point of view…?” Me.
My style is currently in limbo, hence the lack of actual outfit posts. I am trying to ’soften’ my look, following advice from a male friend, but it is SO hard to let go of the black. I’m addicted. So here’s the transtional table, I have to start by mixing black with (shock horror!) other colours and (faint) patterns. Then slowly head to neutral territory, while still firmply grasping a small security blanket bit of black. I can do it.
It may take some time. And a new wardrobe. And some more money to buy said same wardrobe.
Image 1 - Love this entire look. On the list goes : Mac, Breton top, decent black shorts and thigh highs. Via Because I’m Addicted
Image 2 - I have all manner of black glittery things, but should mix with lighter colours. On the list goes : pale glitzy things. Via Fashion Gone Rogue
Image 3 - How to wear the khaki trend - the incredible Mireia from My Daily Style does it best : with a hoody and leather leggings.
Image 4 - This kind of colour I can take. On the list goes : navajo style tribal overcoat/cardi. Via Facehunter
Image 5 - Grey! That’s like black, but lighter! I am in love with all things maxi this year. On the list goes : More maxi dresses, more grey. ; ) Via Le Fashion Image.
Image 6 - Socks with shoes. I know many hate them, but I like. On the list goes : More socks..more shoes (genuinely, I have a woeful collection.) Via Knightcat.
Image 7 - Eleganto! I think I might try some of that -see how it fits.On the list goes : Camel cape. Via Facehunter
Anything on your list at the moment?
xBlanaid





Image 1 - Balmain Ad campaign 2010 / Image 2 - Erin Wasson for Pinko / Image 3 - Via Jak & Jil / Image 4 - Via Le Fashion Image / Image 5 - Dazed & Confused magazine.
x Blanaid




1st and 3rd image - Charles Anastase S/S 10. 2nd image - via Knightcat. 4th image - via Gnarlitude
x Blanaid








Just a collection of black and grey randomness. Mostly found on ffffound. I’d link them all individually, but they’re from the backlog of my folders, sorry!
xBlanaid
Why would you spend 2K on a diamond engagement ring, when you could have this YSL beauty for €335.00? Stunning. It would almost make me consider the whole marriage thing (in the far, far distant future), OR I could just work hard and buy it for myself. Yeah, think I’ll go with the latter, less hassle. See it >here<
x Blanaid




How beautiful was the snow? Much nicer than rain. That’s my profound weather thought for the day.
Here are four snow-bound looks I quite like, two from Lookbook, and two from two new Irish style blogs..yay! The third image is from Rhona’s new blog > Rose Tinted Uncertainty. Rhona has an incredibly lovely and eclectic vintage style, and her imagery is fantastic. bookmarked!
The fourth image is from Anna’s new blog - A Style Girl. I’m already quite in love with this blog, and her inspirational style and posts. Check them out and do say hello!
x Blanaid





1.The first image is from an amzing blog called >banshee beats.< The owner creates collages of her outfit posts that are beyond the realms of brilliance. They reminded me how much I wanted to do that type of thing with this blog, so I’m going to get that back on track.
2. Incredible styling via >picked pics<
3. Where I’m heading on the ring level, via >fashion canvas<.
4. Rumi works it out on >fashion toast< Slightly in love with that outfit.
5. Also in love with this look, via >studded hearts<
x Blanaid


I had a lovely email from a young Irish designer called Mia O’Connell, who’s launching her new collection in the Fitzwilliam Hotel, this Thursday from 11am to 8.30pm! So if you’re wandering about town this Thursday, why not pop in and get a little inspired, and perhaps pick something up for the old party season that’s in it…?
Here are the details! > Mia is from Dublin and has previously interned with Marios Schwab, British Vogue, John Rocha and The Times London. Currently working as a freelance designer, she then set up her own work ’The Eight and a Half Project’. At a first, the project was just a way to keep her sewing, making a few pieces for friends etc and it has grown from there.



Lately, I feel my clothes have been kind of…safe, hence the lack of outfit posts. Then, yesterday ,I bought a fantastic vintage dress for a tenner, and I remembered : I quite like clothes. I have silly amounts of them. I don’t wear 75% of the stuff I have…so..I’m off for a bit of a trying on stuff session. Enjoy the images.
x Blanaid
Top image : 4th and Bleeker
Last image : Daisy Dares You




My new love - white socks, as seen in the Ruby Lookbook 2010. Via the blog Knightcat.
What do you think?
x Blanaid
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