A brief update.

Hi guys!
As I'm sure many of you have noticed, I haven't been the bestest of bloggers of late, and this is my attempt at a half-explanation/half-apology. I've currently got a lot on my mind, and have been struggling with some personal issues at the minute, and honestly just do not feel mentally able for putting myself out there on the internet at this very moment. I feel that a brief hiatus from my outfit posts would really do me the world of good, but I do hope to return to them in a month or two.
That is not to say that I will refuse categorically to create outfit posts over this period of time! If the compulsion so takes me, I will not hesitate to put one up for you guys! It's just that recently I have realised that I need to focus on certain more important aspects of my life that I have neglected in past months. I hope you all understand.

I'll hopefully check in on you guys soon! Stay happy and healthy. (:
Lots of Love,

Scarlet & Sparkle. -Oasap

Hi guys!

So yes, I've been AWOL for like 2 months or something. I'm the world's worst blogger! The past few months have made it difficult for me to do my outfit posts, for obvious reasons (i.e. Christmas/New Year/Exam busyness) and for some reasons that I'd rather not discuss here! But I'm going to try to make posts more regularly, even if they aren't outfit photos! (:

As a quick update, Christmas was wonderful and the New Year has been treating me well so far. College is going really well and I cut loads of my hair off! I also got a full fringe cut in (or straight bangs, or whatever you wanna call 'em) but I kinda sweep it to the side usually. Old habits die hard I guess!

Though this wasn't my Christmas outfit, it probably should have been, 'cause it kinda makes me look like Mrs. Claus on a night out... but I love it all the same! The photos would have been so much nicer had we gotten any snow, but Ireland was graced pretty much solely by rain and sleet this winter. ): Though it has been so cold, that is hardly fair!

Jumper - Oasap (sold out, but there are similar ones here)

Skirt - Asos

Lookbook | Chictopia

So how've you all been? Truth be told, I've missed the comments from my readers since I've been away, so I'm really looking forward to hearing from you all again! Hope everyone has had a great few weeks and that Santa was good to you all! ;D

I was going to maybe take a couple of photos of the presents I got for Christmas, if any of you were curious, but I'm not sure how you or I feel about those 'haul' videos, so let me know if you'd like to see a post like that, or whether I should park that idea on the shelf!

Lots of love to you all!

Snowdrop.

I can't believe it's been over a week since I last posted! I've been so busy lately, December is always such a hectic month. College is finished for Christmas tomorrow though, so hopefully then I'll have enough time to get myself organised, and to shake this cold I've got off!
Here's my most recent look! Though I look awfully scowly in the photos!

Dress - Sister Jane

Boots - Forever 21

Coat - Urban Outfitters (old)

This coat is one of my favourite purchases ever! It's wool, so it's really, really warm, but its shape is what I love most about it. It's got gorgeous military-style buttons, but it has a really flirty, girly, swishy skirt shape too! I really should have taken photos of the coat buttons closed so you all could see what I mean, but I forgot! S:

I also should have gotten a close-up of the dress collar, because it's green galaxy print! :D I didn't go crazy for the whole galaxy trend thing, but I really thought it suited this dress! 

BY THE WAAAYYY...

I can't decide which shots to use on my Lookbook post. Can any of ye offer suggestions? (:

Love you all!

Blue Daisies.

I was never a huge fan of blue as a colour for clothes, but I have been wearing it a lot recently - mainly because I think it kinda compliments the colour of my hair. This shirt is such a lovely colour though - it's like pale lilac and powder blue together. My friend totally convinced me to buy this when we went shopping together, and I'm so glad she did! (Thanks Gingie! ;D)

Also, please excuse the ladder in my tights! I'm always getting them in my favourite pairs! ): 

Jumper - H&M

Shirt - Forever 21

Satchel - Topshop

Boots - Forever 21

Hopefully I'll be spending the weekend putting up my Christmas decorations! It's officially December now, so I have no shame in obsessing over the holidays! I still have so much left to do - present shopping, cake baking, gingerbread house making (hopefully!), and all the other preparations to tend to, but I'm so excited!

How have you guys been preparing? Bought your Christmas dresses yet? :D

Lots of Love,

A Place to Call Home.

Sorry I've been a little AWOL this past week! I had an absolute mound of assignments to get myself through, but I've finally finished the majority of them. I'm back at home now, relaxing by the fire and catching up on all of the TV that I missed out on! Hopefully I'll get a look or two done this weekend, but for now, here are some amazing photos of a tiny country cabin that an amazing woman, Sandra Foster, renovated almost single-handedly, transforming the 9x10-ft box into a dream cottage. I'm hoping to redecorate my room over the Christmas holidays, so these shots are definitely inspiring me!

A shabby chic, vintage dream cottage - I would kill to live here, isn't it amazing?

Lots of Love,

Oasap Black Friday Sale!

Oasap.com are running an amazing Black Friday Sale right now! Grab yourselves a bargain before 6 AM tomorrow!

Check out my favourites:

Double Pouch Pocket Single Handle Shoulder Bag in Blue - 40% off

Vintage Floral Print Lace-up Boots in Blue - 40% off 

Pure Colour Bread Twist Pattern Loose Jumper in Claret - 50% off

Plaited High-Low Hem Jumper in Brown - 50% off

Double-Breasted Military Worsted Coat in Navy Blue - 60% off

Happy Shopping!

Lots of Love,

Light Me Up.

On Saturday night, in the freezing cold weather, my dad and I suddenly decided that we would really quite like to do some outdoor light painting (mental instability obviously runs in the family!). Here are some of the photos that resulted!

Ever since I saw the TalkTalk advert on TV, I became obsessed with light painting. It's so pretty. I really can't wait to experiment with different colours and intensities of light in the future!

Lots of Love,