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Top 5 Summer Swimwear Picks

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Hey guys!

Long time no blog! Never fear, inspiration has struck! I'm more active on my Snapchat if you want to follow me there. My snapname is @fairlyfabulousb.

It's summer!!!! I don't know about you guys, but I'm dying to get out of the country to somewhere warm for a week or two, to relax and soak up the sun!

I've trawled the web to find my top 5 swimwear picks from some of my favourite shops, so you don't have!

I have a mixture of bikinis and swimsuits for you guys to chose from, and they're all from site's with actual, physical shops, so you can try them on if you're not a fan of online shopping. I know I prefer going into the shop to try things on. :)

So here we go, in no particular order!

Floral Frills Swimsuit

H&M
Shop: H&M
Price: €29.99
Link: Here!

This is such a summery pair of swimming togs! Just looking at it, I want to be on the beach!

Bright florals are very 'on trend' at the moment. Add that to the frills, and you may as well be just stepping off the catwalk!

This paired with massive sunnies and a fab white, open cover-up would look amazing!

Here's what it looks like from the back:

H&M


Gorge! It looks like a bikini, so you'll be able to tan your back!

Pink Printed Bikini


Penneys / Primark
Shop: Penneys / Primark
Price: Top €5 Bottoms €3
Link: Top and Bottoms (You can't order online, only available instore)

All together, this is only €8. €8!!!! I love Penneys!!!

Next time I'm in town, I'm definitely getting this set!

It's so pretty and girly, and would look great with a tan!

This bikini accessorised with a straw hat would look gorgeous!


White Swimsuit with Bow Detail


Zara
Shop: Zara
Price: €25.95
Link: Here!

* I'm really not a fan of the way Zara photograph their clothes. I know they have a vibe going, but you're actually not able to see the clothes properly. It's annoying! *

Anyway, on to this swimsuit!

I love white swimming togs, whether it be a swimsuit or a bikini, and the white bow detail up the side is so cute.

One thing about white togs. A tan is essential, otherwise, you'll look washed out!

This suit will look amazing paired with black accessories!

Tropical Print Bikini




River Island
Shop: River Island
Price: Top €25 Bottoms €17
Link: Top and Bottoms

Personally, I wouldn't spend this much money on a bikini, but I loved it so much that I included it anyway!

I love the shape of it, and the pink and blue accents are great.

A bikini that you can take the straps off and it won't fall off you is essential for summer, especially if you like laying out for a tan, and don't want tan lines from the straps. I've actually stopped buying bikinis if they don't have this.

One of those neon see-through visors and a pair of sliders will look fab with this bikini!

Lilac Crisscross Swimsuit



Forever 21


Shop: Forever 21
Price: €25
Link: Here!

I LOVE THIS ONE!!!

The colour.
The shape.
The detail.
The price.

FAAAAABBBB!

I'm actually going to get this the next time I'm in Forever 21. It's soooo cuuuute!!!

Can you tell I like it or no?

This would look great with a black crochet cover-up and strappy black sandals!



So that's it for me this time! I really like doing these wish list types of posts, cause it gives me an excuse to trawl though online shops, all the while, stopping myself from splurging!

I hope you liked this post! Let me know what you think about these pieces! If you buy any of them; if you have any already; or if there's a gorgeous swimsuit out there that I've missed, make sure to get in touch! My social links are below!

Love,

Aoife :) x

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Valentine's Outfit Inspo!

Tuesday, February 07, 2017

Hey gals!

Happy February!!

With Valentines Day coming up, I thought I'd put together a post with a few outfit ideas for the big night.

From full on glam to laid back luxe, there's something for everyone here!

I've found dresses for the most common of body types, Pear, Apple, Hourglass, Boyish, Tall and Petite.

And great news! They're all under €30!!!

So whether you're heading out for a romantic dinner or for a few drinks, I hope you'll find some inspo for what you're going to wear on the night!

Meeah Stone Ruched Plunge Bodycon Dress

Pretty Little Thing

€25.20

Best for: Pear Shape

Pretty Little Thing
This dress would be perfect for Pear Shaped ladies. As you can see in the picture below its the right shape for girls who are curviest around their derrière.

Pretty Little Thing


I love the colour of this dress! This nude/blush colour is everywhere this season and it looks fab with a tan!

Best bit? It's only €25.20!!!!!

I might have to break my spending ban for this one!

Want it? Get it here!


Theresa Strappy Wrap Front Dress

Boohoo

€20

Best for: Apple Shape


Boohoo

I LOVE this dress!!! V. sexy. The pulled in waist is perfect for an apple figure because it slims the waist and accentuates your curves!
Boohoo
I need to find myself a dress like this!

You can find it here!

Club L Midi Cami Dress with Split

Asos

€18.67

Best for: Hour Glass


Asos
Even though this dress wouldn't really suit my figure, (I'm a proud member of the itty bitty titty committee), I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Asos
The cut, the colour! Soooo fab!

This dress is perfect if you have an hourglass figure. It'll hug you in all the right places, and you'll be sure to turn heads!

Like what you see? Get it here.



Layered Frill Bandeau Bodycon Dress Black

Missguided

€23

Best for: Boyish Figure


Missguided
It's hard to go wrong with a little black dress, and this one is great for girls with so called 'boyish figures' (not a fan of the term tbh, but you know what I mean). The off the shoulder frill detail at the top will give the illusion of a wider top half, creating covetable curves.


Missguided
This twist on the LBD is very on trend at the moment and you would get a lot of wear out of it.

Dab a bit of your favourite dry shimmer body oil on your shoulders, and your date will only have eyes for you!

Find it here.

Tall Exclusive Black Ribbed High Neck Dress

Missguided

€23

Best for: Tall Girls


Missguided
I think that short dresses with long sleeves are fab. They draw attention to your legs and lets be honest, it's still very cold so these long sleeves are practical as well as fashionable!

This style of dress on tall ladies is gorgeous, as it will make it look like your legs go on for ever! 

Missguided
If you've got it, flaunt it!

Get it here.


Petite Nikki Lace Bardot Midi Dress - Wine

Boohoo

€20

Best for: Petite Girls


Boohoo
I'm about 5'3", so I'm just slightly too tall for most petite trousers and long dresses but still too short for some regular length trousers and long dresses. This can be especially annoying when I'm trying to find a midi dress. There's just not as much choice for us more vertically challenged ladies.

Buuuut, here we go! A petite midi dress!!!! This will hit you in just the right place on your knee so that you're not swamped by the dress

Boohoo

Delighted I've found such a good range of petite clothes on Boohoo!

If, like me, you've never been able to wear a midi style dress, you're in luck and you can get it here.





     
   


So there you have it! Six different dresses for six different body shapes, and all under €30!!!

If you want your boyfriend or girlfriend's jaw to drop next week, then you should definitely pick up one of these dresses!


Let me know if you get any of these dresses or if you've gotten some V-Day inspiration!

I really liked writing this post, so there'll definitely be more like this on the way!

Lots of LOVE,



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Wish List - Sunglasses

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Good evening ladies!

How beautiful is the weather we've been having the last few days?! It's a pity that the pollen count is so high I can barely breathe, let alone tolerate being outside! Heartbreaking!!!

Anyone else suffering with hay fever? Head over to my facebook page Fairly Fabulous, to check out some tips for alleviating your symptoms!

So, with the weather being so fantastic, and summer holiday season in full swing, I thought I'd put together some sunglasses inspiration in the form of a wishlist!

I'm addicted to buying sunglasses. I'd say I have about 30 pairs, most from Penneys, so it's safe to say that I love sunnies!

Here's a few sunglasses that I'd love to find in my collection!

Over €100

Prada Cat Eye Sunglasses PR53SS

image source: Prada
How faaaab are these?!! They look like some gal with a head scarf should be wearing them as she cruises around in a vintage convertable.

They're so expensive though!!! €270. Maybe one day.

A girl can dream, right?

You can get them in Brown Thomas here. While you're at it, wanna get me a pair? Thaaaaaanks!

Under €100

Vow London Handmade Cut Off Top Cat Eye Sunglasses


image source: asos


image source: asos
These beauties are €91.55 and you can get them here.

Under €75

Quay Australia Vivienne Black Metal Aviator Sunglasses


image source: asos

image source: asos
I actually can't believe that I don't have a pair of black aviators! They're such a style staple. They'll literally go with anything.

I may have just found my excuse to buy them here! €56.34 Treat yo'self!


Under €50

High Key Desi x Quay 
image source: stelly.com

image source: stelly.com
To me, this is a more achievable price point for a pair of deisgner sunnies. At AUS$60 which is around €41, I can actually afford these!

It's pretty hard to find somewhere to buy these, but you can get them here. These are coming from Australia though so be careful of import duty!!! They'll be coming out in a new colour in the autumn, so I might wait and see what colour they are.

Under €25

Black Metal Detail Cat Eye Sunglasses

image source: River Island
You can get them here!


So these are the sunglasses I have my eye on at the moment.
If you're lucky enough to own any of these, or if you're lusting after them let me know!


Thanks for reading! x


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Skinnydipping

Monday, May 02, 2016

Hey Ladies! (and gents?)

I know I said that I'd be back blogging more, but, I spoke too soon! I shouldn't have made that promise going into the last month of my postgrad. To say that I'm swamped with work is an understatement!

But here I am, writing a blog post and procrastinating.

Story of my life.

Quick update on my twitter! I've changed my handle to @fairlyfabulousb so that its more in line with the rest of my social media! The rest of my links are at the end of this post!

Anyways! Today's blog is all about my Skinnydip London phone cases.

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I bought an iPhone back in October, and I was so excited about all the phone cases that I would be able to get from Penneys. But, low and behold, they don't make them for the iPhone 5C only 5/5S, which kind of fit, but the hard cases don't fit at all and the silicone ones only kind of fit.

So... I decided to try Skinnydip!

I'd seen them stocked in River Island, and I thought that they were pretty cool and funky. Thats where I bought my first Skinnydip case from.

"Christmas Pugs"

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It was around Christmas (obviously) and I got it in the sale online for €2!!!! Reduced from €16/€17! Bargin!

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It's so cute! I can't wait to crack it out again next Christmas. I kept it on for way too long after Christmas. I was forced to take it off near the end of January.

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My green phone made it extra festive!

After getting the pug case, I really wanted more, seeing as the Penneys (Primark) ones don't fit the iPhone 5c properly, I really wanted some fab cases that actually fitted, so I made my way to the Skinnydip London online sale.

Some of these cases are no longer available, but I'll link to the ones that are still in stock!

"The Ashley Case"

This one is called the Ashley case, and it's made from vegan leather, which is fancy talk for faux leather.

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I have three cases with the gold around the edges and I think that it makes the case look pretty expensive!
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 I like the way the branding is so prominent on the cases.

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The Ashley case is no longer available on the website, but they have lots of other gorgeous ones that I have my eye on!

"The Heart Macaroon Case"

This next case is the one that I've had on my phone the most since I got them. I love the glitter. It's so girly. This one is called the Heart Macaroon Case.

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I had a bit of trouble with this case when it arrived. The packaging was open and the case didn't fit my phone. I rang customer care, and the lovely lady at the other end of the phone sent out a replacement straight away!

I've never experienced such fantastic customer service from any other company, so without a doubt I will be shopping there again!

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At first I wasn't sure that the green of my phone would go with the colours on the case, seeing as it was clear, but I actually really like it!

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This case is still available, and you can get it for the iPhone SE/5/5s,  6/6s and 6 Plus/6S Plus. You can get the 5c here.

"The Pink Case"

The next case is the one that is on my phone at the moment. Pink is my favourite colour and the basic design is really cute.

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It's such a nice shade of pink, and it looks like real leather.

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I just really like it. Sometimes less is more!

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The Pink Case is still available to buy and it's still on sale for only £6! You can get it here.

"The Barbie Case"

And last but not least! My favourite of the lot! But isn't it faaaaaab!!!! This one is aptly called the Barbie Case.

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It's so SPARKLDEY!!!!

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I love the gold with the pink!

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I hardly ever use this one though. I think it's a bit too bling for everyday life, and I don't want the sparkles to fall off!

Unfortunately this is soldout at the moment, but you can keep an eye on it here!


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The customer service I received from Skinnydip was second to none, and the replacement case arrived very fast!

The only criticism I'd have about the cases is that they're hard to get off. But on the other hand this is good, because they won't fly of when you drop your phone! You just have to learn the knack to getting them off!

I'll definitely be buying more cases from Skinnydip in the future! I haven't seen any as nice anywhere else.

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Thanks for reading! I'll be finished college in the next few days so hopefully I'll be back to a better scheduele!

Until next time!


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