FASHION FRIDAY: SUPER SUMMER SALES!

 

I just love summer sidewalk sales. Some of my best treasures have been acquired from them. I shop ahead for Christmas and birthday  presents and clothes. I rarely have to go out and buy an outfit for an event – never in fact! I simply shop in my own home closet! If I had to go out looking for an outfit to wear to some social event, I’d be stressed! I don’t like buying under pressure. That’s when I make the worst wardrobe mistakes!                                           

The following are some of my favourite Summer Sale purchases this year. Each piece was chosen knowing it would match existing clothes in my wardrobe. Most of them were bought during my recent visit to Ireland. I love Irish fashion because it is so unique and well made. I also find I get the most compliments when I wear them.

I love this pink/gold/cream coat created by Irish Design label, Caroline Kilkenny. In fact the designers are a sister duo! It was always their dream to design clothes. What I love about this top is the fact you can dress it up or dress it down. Looks great with all cream inside or the pink pants I am wearing. I have had SO many compliments about this one! I love the Caroline Kilkenny vibe! Check it out!

Orange ‘Free People’ Kimono top. I don’t normally buy Free People clothing. I always thought it was for the younger generation, but not so! This long kimono top is so ‘in’ at the moment and has been so versatile over the summer. I loved the vibrant fun colours and the fact it was 50% off!! Everybody should have a kimono in their wardrobe. It can be dressed up or down! I might even transition this one into the Fall!

Ah, who doesn’t like Michael Kors? This cute silky top is fresh and has a ‘Housewives of Orange County’ vibe to it lol!! I feel glamorous when I wear it! Only $20 at a local consignment shop! Never know what treasures you find there!!

This floral Ted Baker top was purchased at Willow Boutique in Ennis, Ireland. It is one of my favourite shops in Ireland. Gorgeous stuff!! Also, had a super summer sale. Got this top at a great price and fell in love at first sight!! Had to have it!! You can wear it with jeans, all white inside, anything in fact! It screams Ted Baker FUN!! The pink pants are vintage Banana Republic from 2 years ago.

LOVE this versatile little VilaGallo silver jacket! So cute and also much admired. I purchased it in Ennis, Ireland during the super summer sales! VilaGallo is in fact a Spanish label, the name comprised from both designers,  Villalon and Gallo. They describe their clothes as ‘Classic with a twist’. That would be right! Silver is a neutral colour, so can be matched with almost any colour. I could even transition this one to Christmas!!

Lastly, my cute linen playsuit! This one is from the Mango store, Malaga, Spain. It was only 39 euros but because it is a neutral colour, you can have great fun with accessories. I teamed it up with a colourful scarf from Australian Designer, Tamara Armstrong. I love her happy soulful vibe! She lives at Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast. All her designs have a story to tell, which doubles the pleasure of wearing them! This particular scarf depicts inner-strength, inspiration and courage that can ignite us when we dig deeper into our own creativity! Don’t you love it!! Knowing the story behind each design sure puts a different twist to things!

Hope you have FUN with your clothes this Summer and find some fabulous bargains!

Happy Hugs,

Patricia xxx