Half the World Away

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When Irish girls get in formation.

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Most girls dancing in a club nowadays vs me

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When I’m told to to ‘take a moment and appreciate the occasion’ at any party.

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Style Icon Friday #5 -March 25th, 2016. 

Princess Margaret (1930- 2002) was unashamedly her own woman. Despite living through a time of significant change and modernisation for the British royalty, it’s said that Margaret insisted on her closest friends referring to her as Ma’am until her death. With a keen eye and a deep love for fashion, Margaret is consistently credited as not only influencing sartorial opinions and habits in mid-century Britain, but also helping to usher in Monsieur Dior’s New Look. Margaret made her own rules in life, despite the strict expectations she was undoubtedly held to- partying with rock stars of the day, wearing two piece bikinis, smoking in public (and continuing to do so after the practice became frowned upon) and dating a man seventeen years her junior as a divorcee. The Princess’ popularity abandoned her during the 70s and 80s and by the time of her death, she was considered one of the lesser successful of her royal contemporaries. Despite this, today’s women should appreciate Margaret as an icon of independence and strength. Refusing to let her personal life and happiness be compromised by the expectations of her role means Margaret is one of the best female royal icons to worship today.

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Adding some personality to my plain accessories with these plushies from Skinny Dip London via Asos xxx

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Feeling fresh rocking my new #8 sunglasses by the Row.

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Good television is easy to come by today. Despite this, I recommend that you add the achingly charming and relevant Transparent to the top of your list. 

Ciara

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Kingston rocking his rainbow tie and keeping an eye on his nemesis, the plastic snake. December 17th, 2015. Taken by the very talented Eoghan Lyons (www.eoghanlyons.com)

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In a world of lurex, choose silk.

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Leaving the office on a Friday for even the most average of weekends.

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Style Icon Friday #4- November 20th, 2015. 

Kirsten's first caught my eye in ‘99, around the time The Virgin Diaries were released. At just seventeen, Kirsten had her own, definite style. I always noticed that she seemed to be one of the only young actresses whose personality and style weren’t wiped out by a stylist when red carpet events came around. Since then, I’ve been admiring Kirsten’s attitude to the red carpet- she always takes chances, never looks uncomfortable and embraces classic and often perfectly retro looks, regardless of what’a on trend. Kirsten- I’ll have what you’re having!

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Old Town By Phil Lynott

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Make up free photos can be hugely liberating. Hello grunge winter <3

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Poll Tax Riots, 1990. What Difference Does It Make- The Smiths

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when things are going really bad and you pretend everything is all good.

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My feelings on breaking the law after a rap binge vs my usual feelings about breaking the law

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I don’t always agree with using outfits to make a comeback statement, but kudos to Amber on this one.