Retro Flame: October 2012

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Outfit Post: Blue, Baby Blue.

Penneys/Primark Jumper | Topshop Jeans & Boots | NYC necklace & watch
HYPE on Lookbook.nu HERE

Sunday was such a lovely day, so I made a trip to Salthill -a beautiful beach here in Galway. It's genuinely very hard to find a nicer place to spend a few hours when the weather is nice. Baby blue is my latest obsession this season, so I was delighted when I came across this cashmere sweater in Penneys/Primark. The necklace & watch are more NYC purchases and the leather waistcoat (which you can kind of see) is one I found in a charity shop a few years ago.

Hope you've all been having a nice week!

Stylishly yours,

Erika x

Monday, 22 October 2012

Outfit Post: Oversized Tee & Leather Bomber Jacket

Galway <3

River Island (Mens) T-shirt | H&M Jacket (NYC) | Topshop Jeans | Topshop Boots | NYC Necklace
You can Hype on Lookbook.nu HERE

I bought this T-shirt for a photo shoot I was styling back in May (which you can see HERE) in a sale in the mens section in River Island. I love buying guys clothes as they're always that little bit oversized. You're also looking at my brand new leather bomber jacket from H&M in NYC...my new favourite addition to my wardrobe!

I got a chance to do some thrift shopping in Galway this weekend and managed to find some really cool pieces -including a pair of blue short dungarees! As strange as they might sound, with a bit of DIY, I cannot wait to see how they'll turn out! I officially love sunny weekends in Galway :)

Hope you've survived another Monday!

Stylishly yours,

Erika x

Sunday, 21 October 2012

10 Things I'm Loving At The Moment...

I've had a few requests lately to do some more of these type of posts, so here is my latest one. There are so many things which are inspiring me at the moment, so here's a look at the 10 I'm loving....

1. White on White outfits....

2. The Bold Lip....

3. Welcome back Autumn, Welcome back Layering....

4. Statement/Fun Jumpers.....

5. All things Baby Blue....

My new favourite jumper!

6. Jewels & Tees....

7. Angela Scanlon & her style (Check her out HERE)....

8. Back to Basics -The White Shirt....

9. Waffles! Bring me back to New York...

10. Autumn/October. LOVE this time of year....

Hope you have enjoyed! I had such a lovely weekend & got the chance to photograph some outfit posts, so there are 2 on your way this week :)

Have a great week everyone!

Stylishly yours,

Erika x

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Outfit Post: Autumn Jewels

Vintage Waistcoat (NYC) | Penneys Sweater | H&M Leather Pants | Topshop Boots | NYC Necklace

On Tuesday, I met up with my partner in crime, Saibh Egan, to take some pictures for a project I'm currently working on. Not only is Saibh a seriously amazing photographer, she is also the most obliging person I know & is always willing to help me out with any projects I have going on. I know I've said it over & over again, but if you haven't checked out her work already -you are missing out! Take a look at her Facebook Page HERE, where you can keep updated on all the exciting shoots she is working on.

We met up at my university, which proved to be a lovely location to take some photos. Autumn is definitely my favourite time of year -the colours, the leaves & the crisp air provide such inspiration for outfit posts. The burgundy waistcoat I'm wearing is my latest obsession. The night before I left New York, I visited an amazing vintage store close to where I was living & found this piece on the sale rack for $5. It's the perfect layering piece for Winter & I love how it adds a little bit of sophistication to an outfit.

Eclectic Eccentricity Ring

The necklace is also a New York purchase. I was wandering around Soho one day when I came across a store full to the brim with jewellery & for that week only -everything was 50% off! I picked up some amazing pieces of jewellery, but this is definitely my favourite find. I love the jewel tones & the fact that it is a statement piece in itself. The ring that I'm wearing on the left is from a market I went to in Brooklyn during the Summer (I haven't taken it off since) and the ring on the right is from an amazing online jewellery store called Eclectic Eccentricity, that I just recently found.

I had forgotten how much I loved doing outfit posts, so you can expect a lot more in the coming weeks. I still have loads more NYC purchases to show you!

Hope you've all had a lovely week :)

Stylishly yours,

Erika x