Hey Guys,
Yesterday, we adventured down to Dublin via the train, we were hoping to find dresses for Sami's graduation ceremony, after not having any luck in Belfast or online. So we decided, we might as well make the most of it and see what we could find for you guys whilst we were there.
Let's start by showing you what we both wore, we call this 'Practical but Pretty' as we needed to be sensible for the weather forecast predicted Rain and we were walking about on our feet for the entire day:
Top - Exhibit
Shorts - Asos Curve
Cardigan - New Look
Shorts - Asos Curve
Cardigan - New Look
Tights - Primark
Shoes - New Look
Headband - Urban Outfitters
Necklace - Homemade
Shoes - New Look
Headband - Urban Outfitters
Necklace - Homemade
Top - New Look
Waistcoat - Internacionale
Jeans - Peacocks
Shoes - Asda (they are grey flats)
Necklace - Swarovski
Hair clips - Dunnes Stores
Waistcoat - Internacionale
Jeans - Peacocks
Shoes - Asda (they are grey flats)
Necklace - Swarovski
Hair clips - Dunnes Stores
Top Picture: Jesse's Jewellery
Homemade necklace using a Japanese Yen coin and some material. Ring is from Accessorize and Bracelet is from Newlook. That is also a Japanese Origami Crane Incense Burner.
Sami's Jewellery
Both Pearl Bracelet and Butterfly bracelet are from Internacionale.
Both Pearl Bracelet and Butterfly bracelet are from Internacionale.
So clothes wise, we didn't really find anything interesting. I tried on a one-sleeved Kimono like dress which was white and black, but it was completely see through and for privacy purposes I am not going to post here. Instead, we found lots of pretty interesting shoes from New Look. Here are some pictures:
These Denim sandals we both really liked, they were designed by a student from one of the fashion Universities in London. Jesse bought these on the day. They are also available in black. Click Here to go to the New Look website and check them out.
We both really liked these Polkadot High Heels which are also available in Grey with red polkadots. We liked the funky and summery colours of the yellow and blue though. Neither of us purchased them but Sami is still considering it. Again, available here on the New Look website.
And the most interesting shoes we seen the whole day. Sami feels they are Lady Gaga-esque and possibly the ugliest things she has ever seen. Jesse on the other hand thinks they are cute and remind me of lolita style. (Though I would love to wear these they just a bit too high for me :p)
We also found many interesting accessories, the most interesting of which was this Mohawk inspired hat, which Sami couldn't resist trying on:
Really though, I think we should stick to the animal inspired hats for winter, many of which are available over on the River Island website, alongside this one.
While neither of us found what we were looking for (i.e. a dress for graduation), we did manage to spend some Euros on the following:
Jesse
Cherry Blossom Shower Gel and Perfume from The Body Shop.
Alongside the Japanese Crane Incense Holder, Jesse bought Cherry Blossom Incense and Matcha Green tea.
She also bought the Denim sandals pictured earlier from New Look alongside: these shorts, these hareem pants and two boyfriend cardigans here in blue, she also got it in a brown colour which is not displayed online.
Sami
Denim Satchel Bag, Mint Green 3/4 Sleeve Top, Floral Kimono*, Cookie Monster Red Tee, Happy Face Tee and Meow Tee. All from the Irish version of Primark, Penneys.
We had dinner at a place called Captain Americas which comes highly recommended for the brilliant and speedy service. We'd also recommend the Bounty's Revenge and Bubblegum Cocktails which we enjoyed very much. We did try the Oreo Meltdown Cocktail but it tasted of Mint which was overpowering and very strong. Disappointing.
All in all, the day was pretty fun though quite exhausting as we hadn't slept the night before and we were walking everywhere. So if you are ever going to Dublin, either stay over, or sleep the night before and get yourself some decent walking shoes or an all day tram/bus ticket which will hopefully take you where you need to go. Make sure if you're planning to shop to bring your own bags as the paper bags they give you aren't very good in the rain, as we unfortunately found out. Running in the rain with an arm full of clothes and shoes down Grafton Street not so good.
Also look out for The Spire and Molly Malone, both pictured below. Would you believe we missed the spire the first time? I have no idea how!
We had a good day, but now the hunt is on again for dresses to wear to graduation!
We seen some Beautiful and Bizarre things yesterday and we know that fashion changes very quickly, so we'll keep our eye out for more.
Until next time,
Sami & Jesse
*Kimonos are trendy at the moment, we'll blog on this next time (Jesse is obsessed with these).
**Title Story: We were told to keep walking until the tiles turned red and then we'd be on Grafton Street. So if you ever are looking for it, keep walking until the tiles turn red ;)
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