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A day at the Races- My top student race day outfit picks

Hey Guys!

So since I am heading to the student race day in Leopardstown next Wednesday and I have been searching all over for an outfit and came to the realisation thats its going to be a liiiittle bit harder than I thought, as it is a different kind of style of outfits to what I would usually wear on say a night out.With that being said I have decided to compile a little blog post of some of my favourite outfits I have found so far, hopefully they can be of some help and be used as inspiration for the races or any other special events you may have coming up.

Im obsessed with this outfit, the colours are so pretty paired together and can be reworn seperately, I definitely have my eye on this.

Cape: Here

Trousers: Here

Bralet: Here

I love the asymmetrical style of this dress and I'm obsessed with anything pink.

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This is such a gorgeous spring colour and would be so nice paired with baby blue shoes and accessories.

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I love how simple and pretty this dress is, it can be worn with nearly any colour accessories and is such a flattering material.

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This mightn't be for everyone but I think this worn as a dress would be so gorgeous with really minimal accessories and makeup.

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If you don't feel like going the dress route why not go with a suit? This one from ASOS is the most amazing shade of purple.

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Last but not least is this fab teal cold shoulder dress, such a flattering shape and length and is best worn with gold accessories.

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Lots of love,

Charleen x

Spring/summer clothing haul

     Hi guys!

So I know I am actually the worst blogger (literally haven't written a blog in 5 months), I just think with starting college and time going by so quickly I definitely prioritised other things for a while but I do want to set aside time every week to write on my blog as its something I do want to keep processing in and improving on.

I done a little haul on my Instagram which I've put into my highlights (@charleenmurphy) yesterday of some clothing items I ordered recently from Missguided, Topshop and Boohoo and decided to write a post with all the links in for each item, although 2 things I couldn't find as they must have sold out.

If you have any questions about sizes or anything feel free to message me on instagram and ask away & just click on the name of the item to be taken to it on the website.

 Check Blazer- Boohoo

Check trousers- Boohoo

My Top 10 Winter Boots

So its that time of year again, the search for a perfect pair of winter boots has come around, along with the perfect time to buy them! Also with hurricane Ophelia upon us what better time to be online shopping??

I've made a list of ten pairs of boots I've come across and fallen in love with. I've particularly fallen in love with the mustard pair from Topshop, its so nice to add a pop of colour to an outfit especially at this time of year when our coutfits end to be darker, and I am obsessed with anything mustard this season.

Another favourite of mine are the black and white pair below from Public desire they're are so fab and somehow remind me of something Cruella De Vil would wear, plus they have a nice block heel making them super easy to walk in.

I bought the black patent pair from Bershka myself and at just €35 I couldn't leave them behind. They're just the perfect height for everyday wear with jeans or tights and I can't wait to style them.

I hope you guys find some inspiration & maybe find a pair that you like,

Thanks for reading,

Charleen x

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A/W 2017 Trends & starting college..again

Hey Guys! I hope you're all well. I know I literally haven't posted in forever but blog posts will definitely become way more regular now that I'm back into a routine. 

Its so strange being back into a proper routine with college etc. having not been in one since December, but it feels so good. Don't get me wrong working for 9 months basically full time was good too but it just kind of makes you feel like you're stuck in the same place. Starting a new course this week, namely Marketing Management, made me realise that dropping out of my last course really was the best decision for me. I don't think that there should be any shame in dropping out, if anything its a brave thing to do and if you're gut is telling you it isn't right, then it probably isn't, but do think it through and talk to people about it to make sure it is the right choice for you and to make sure you're leaving for the right reasons.

I am completely in love with the A/W 2017 Trends, I have picked out 3 wearable and affordable pieces from each of the 5 trends that I love to share with you:

Red Alert

Red was all over the catwalk for this season, and it is definitely the colour of the season, anything and everything red is in. It was portrayed in more of a refined manner rather than the sexualised way which red is often show in.

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When it rains it pours

Vinyl and patent pieces were all over the catwalk for this season. I think vinyl pieces look great mixed in with everyday wear like knitwear for example.

  

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Check mate

Its all about tailoring this season. Prince of wales check is everything along with matching coloured suits. Women are taking over the suit.

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Future style

Metallic silver, chainmail, everything sparkly is in for this season, which will look especially gorgeous around the holiday season.

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The seventies are back

The 70s are back in a big way with 70s wallpaper prints, corduroy and a tobacco and mustard palette (a personal favourite). Pinafores and shift dresses with layers underneath and over were a huge trend among designers.

 
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I hope you all liked that post and as always let me know if theres anything you'd like to see me write about, bye for now, lots of love

Charleen x

                                                

18 things I learned at 18

10 Unique Debs/Prom Dresses

      

 Hey Guys! So I know I haven't posted in far too long, I've been so busy in between going away and just haven't had the time! I'm gonna try to post once a week from now on, on a certain day so that it becomes more of  a routine. 

Since debs season is fast approaching, today's post is all about Debs dresses! When looking for a debs dress myself the past 2 years I found that so many of the styles were really plain and all very the same. Usually if you had a dress, the chances were that a lot of people would have something very similar. The dresses that I have found for this post, might not be of everyone's taste, but they are unique and different to what other people will have, and if that's the look you're going for then I guess you're in the right place! 

I think this one would look so pretty with a long gold chain, gold heels, a dark tan and really glowly makeup, plus its less than €100.

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I think this one is so stunning, the detail on the bodice makes it really unique.

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This one is definitely my favourite. The square neckline is flattering on anybody and the colour suits every skin tone and hair colour. It also goes well with both gold and silver accessories.

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This one definitely won't be for everyone, its very summery and more on the casual side but I still think its so nice and would look fab with an updo.

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Another one of my favourites. I love off the shoulder anything as I think its just so flattering. I also think that the colour of this dress is really unique and I haven't seen much like it at all.

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Another option for a debs outfit is a skirt and a top! This Folkster skirt is perfect and can be pairedwith almost any colour top and shoes. The high low skirt is great for showing off your shoes that would be otherwise hidden with a long dress!

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This Folkster dress is more on the casual side with the see through skirt but could definitely be dressed up more depending on the accessories you pair with it. The neutral colour gives you so much choice on what colour accessories to wear!

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The cut out detail of this dress really grabbed my attention. Its a different take on a more traditional style dress with the tulle. Definitely a very girly dress.

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This dress shape and colour would be flattering on anyone and is really wearable yet still unique to what I have seen.

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I'm obsessed with the colour of this dress, even though its short it is definitely fancy enough for a debs.

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Thanks so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed the post, have a fab rest of the week,

lots of love,

Charleen x