Saturday, July 30, 2011

all i need now is a straw hat

hey everyone!
how you doing? :) hope you're all well, i'm feeling fabulous today! maybe because i came across something style-wise that i've never tried before and i love it! this being a maxi skirt ;) also, because i've recently discovered a new song by jamie t - called "if you got the money" which is one of my favourite summer songs now, listen to it here
so anyway all i did today was run errands with my dad and brother, then cook a curry which is almost done so i can't wait for that, yummmaaayum! :D also, last night i found out that the lovely kate from campervans and cake had awarded me the lovely blogger award so i'll write a little bit about that later! :)
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first, here's my new maxi which i think would look even better with a straw hat and some jeffrey campbell booties... you'll see what i mean! oh and a big thanks to janelle for being my photographer today :)
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warning - picture heavy post
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bodysuit - siobhan mckenzie
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belt - topshop
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maxi skirt - asos
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wedges - office
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yellow nail polish - barry m
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yes... i am wearing a long skirt! it feels so crazy for me because as you've probably noticed i don't ever wear long skirts as they don't suit me... well. i think this one does :P
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it's really soft and i love the pleats. it's a chiffon layer over a silky mini layer which i love because it's not a proper maxi, more half mini half maxi which is more me :)
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as you can see it's light and breezy. i decided to get one from asos because they didn't have them in my size in topshop. it was £45 but the quality of the skirt is amazing.
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i decided to wear my wedges with it to give my outfit some colour and also so that the skirt didn't trail along the floor, i also think it elongates me a bit more and makes me look more elegant.
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elegance out the window :P i wore this great patterned bodysuit because as you know i'm a strong believer of something tight, something loose and i thought the colour and pattern on the bodysuit would give it a little more "me".
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i wore the belt to break the outfit up a little and a skinny belt belongs on every outfit!
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i realised that i'd paid £45 for a circle of fabric with a hole in it :P haha ah well! i love my new maxi skirt, what do you think? 
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now for the lovely blogger award
i've previously been given this award by another gorgeous blogger but it completely slipped my mind to write about it. so here are the rules i missed out on:
1. thank the person who gave it to you - thank you kate! everyone go and check out her lovely blog at campervans and cake.
2. write 7 random facts about myself
- i hate peanuts
- i did tap and ballet classes for 13 years
- my phone is a motorola flip out
- i have a pillow collection 
- i don't eat potato unless it's a chip 
- i love stand up comedy
- i'm asthmatic
3. nominate 15 other bloggers
i know it's a blogging tradition to nominate 15 bloggers, but i think it's a little more personal to only pick 4 or 5. so here are my 5 nominees for the lovely blog award (in no particular order):
well done girls! go and have a look at those 5 blogs, they're absolutely lovely! :)
4. let the people know you've given them an award
about to do that now!
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so everyone, i hope you have a really great weekend! i'm looking forward to doing some baking tomorrow, and if you're lucky i'll show you something sweet soon! (very proud of that pun :P) haha speak shortly lovelies! :) ronan xxx

46 comments:

  1. How beautiful is that skirt? It really suits you and those shoes! Gorgeous! Thankyou so much for my blogger award I've never had anything like that before so thankyou lovelyy! Also thankyou for your comment xx

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  2. Thank you Ronan! That is so sweet of you. Guess what? Im asthmatic too and I did ballet for a long time. I like these photos of you. I love seeing the English streets. xoxoxo

    Sophia

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  3. I think this could be my favourite outfit post ever of yours babe, this is just gorgeous!! The skirt suits your figuire perfectly + teamed with your wedges give you a really beautiful silhouette-you look like a model! Love the photos of you flinging the skirt around aswell, it made me laugh:') Thankyou so much for the award lovely, im glad you like my blog as i adore yours!! Xxx

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  4. Amazing outfit! Looks very nice

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  5. You look gorgeous, luv the skirt! :)

    http://noirlabelle.blogspot.com/

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  6. Amazing outfit! I'm seriously loving it! xo

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  7. very cute outfit, love the body suit, but wow, you have amazing legs, i envy you.

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  8. I looooved how that skirt looks with the top <3.

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  9. Hello lovely,
    I love that maxi skirt, soo cute!
    Thnx for the sweet comment.

    I am now following, hope you follow my blog as well.

    http://lea-oh-lea.blogspot.com

    xoxo

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  10. Very cute outfit, I have been thinking about buying a skirt like this for absolutely ages but like you I didn't know if it would suit me, I am much more of a mini skirt kind of girl! You look absoloutely gorgeous in yours though, it makes me want one even more! But I don't want to spend loads of money on something I might only wear once or twice, oh life problems! ;). The bodysuit is gorgeous too!
    xoxo

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  11. You rocks!!! What a skirt :D cool pics honey!

    xx

    Have a nice day!:)

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  12. what a gorgeous skirt. i love your style so much. and congrats on the award :)

    elizabeth xx

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  13. you are beautiful! I love this sheer skirt and print top together :) xoxo

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  14. That skirt suits you so much!! i wish i was tall enough to pull one off! haha.

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  15. I'm not going to lie.....I love EVERY piece of your outfit! haha. Seriously, that flowing maxi, those shoes! and that sexy patterned top! Girl, nice styling!

    Thanks so much for the comment and visit!

    xx

    Love you newest follower - follow back? :)

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  16. Laaaaaaverly outfit!xxx

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  17. Love this outfit, it's so elegant especially the skirts :)

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  18. Darling, thank you so much for your comment on my blog! Strangely, I love reading the classics. Some are a little more hyped up than they should be, but, nevertheless, they are really great. Your blog is wonderful! I love the photo of you run/jumping above. You look glorious!

    Thanks so much for checking me out! I followed you... :)

    Lots of love,

    Etienne

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  19. wowzers, that skirt is gorgeous.

    J x

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  20. You look really nice love the top and the skirt together :)) xxx

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  21. thank you all for the lovely comments! i've replied to each and every one on your blogs :) thanks for reading! ronan xxx

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  22. thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much for the award, I'm so chuffed, it really topped off my sunday and a perfect Bday gift - thank you so much.

    your totally rocking that maxi skirt by the way, love love love it!

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxx

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  23. thanks for visting my blog!
    you're absolutely gorgeous darling, really nice style! i'll follow you :)

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  24. That skirt is so wondeful! love it! xx

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  25. wonderful exotic life to the outfit

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  26. RONAN :D Your skirt look so nice and I'm suprised you don't have more maxi skirts since you're tall! That's why I don't have any... yet. Being 5'2" - YES I AM THAT SHORT! - means they're not easy to find for my petite frame. Ah well, I'll find one, one day. Sooo many lovely pictures in this post; i want all your pretty clothes! Well done on the blogger award, you deserve it m'lovely. HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE PEANUTS?! :) xx

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  27. Love the maxi,so grt:-)Love the maxi,so grt:-)

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  28. Love the maxi skirt on you, you're so pretty! And that song is wonderful, I love that you can still hear his accent when he sings.

    Did I mention you have amazing hair? It's wonderful looking!

    Kaylee
    xo

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  29. You look great hun, love the body your wearing
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  30. Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
    I love your outfit, so cool!
    The print of the T.Shirt is so funny!

    ¡Besitos fashionsitas!
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  31. I love your crazy poses!!!!! This outfit is FAB from head to toe!!! I just love the top and skirt combo!!!

    StyleCeviche.blogspot.com
    xx

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  32. haha love the action shot. you look super tall in a maxi, you have quite a lovely figure actually. oh man i'd have loved to do ballet.
    thank you for the comment, hahaha you can't see it that much in photo's but you can in real life. oh man, i'll have to look into it a bit more, hopefully people get different reactions cause i really want to get it done.

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    xo

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  33. Ah I want a maxi skirt too, they're so awesome!

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  34. Great outfit! :)
    I was delighted to read your comment.
    xoxo

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  35. love love the skirt!

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  36. thanks for all your lovely comments! i've replied to you individually on your blogs:)xxx

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  37. That skirt is seriously so gorgeous, I love it paired with the bodysuit and these wedges too.
    Thank you sooo much for the nomination, i really appreciate it :)
    xJennaD

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  38. that skirt looks gorgeous on you.

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  39. LOVE this outfit!! the skirt looks great! :)

    xx

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