july's lovely links!

Hello lovelies! I've decided to introduce a new bi-monthly segment on my blog called "lovely links," where I'll share 5 particularly interesting/entertaining articles that I've dug up on the internet, ranging from interesting current affairs to fashion headlines, my favorite visual inspiration sites to miscellaneous must-reads. Suggestions for links to publish can be sent to my email here! I hope you enjoy leafing through these online finds of mine, and I'd love to hear what you think of them!


1. Thought Catalog: 11 Things You Should Stop Apologizing For

For a nice pick-me-up and a refreshed insight on how important it is to be comfortable in your own skin/shoes/”kindergartener” clothing, check out Thought Catalog’s “11 Things You Should Stop Apologizing For,” written to giggle-inducing effect by Rachel Collins.

 2. www.mapcrunch.com

Possibly the best website ever invented. I’ve unknowingly wasted hours on this site, travelling to the most far-flung places in a fashion that’s really quite captivating and realistic, albeit 2D and virtual. If you’re full of wanderlust, this is the place to go. If you’re not full of wanderlust, this is also the place to go. Traverse our beautiful planet from wherever you’re sitting right now, and I promise it’ll leave you smiling.

 

3. Rookie Mag: Hot Fun in the Summertime

This splendid visual diary includes some beautiful photoshoot pictures from Tokyo, taken in “the city’s oldest amusement park.” Classically photographed with a film camera (either that or the pictures are damn well edited), these nostalgic snapshots are perfect to flick through when you’re in need of inspiration of a more intricate, perceptive and sustained calibre, or if you just feel like reveling in the wonderful fact that summer is really and truly and finally and actually upon us!

4. www.angelsfortalia.com

One of the most influential and inspiring young stars in the media, 13 year old Talia Castellano was battling two forms of cancer for a total of 6 years and sadly passed a few days ago. Thousands of people followed this lively, beautiful little girl’s life in and out of the hospital through her Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube updates, and now that she is resting in peace, we can all reflect on her vibrant, successful 13 years of life and learn a little from her unfailing resilience, strength and positivity in the face of absolutely awful circumstances.

5. Fashionista: Where are the American Haute Couture Designers?

A well-written, easy read on a subject matter I haven’t quite looked into but is of astonishing importance. True, Rei shows at Ready-to-Wear, and true, as much as we’d love Proenza Schouler Couture, we couldn’t ever afford it. An excellent reinforcement of the nature of the industry as well as a sophisticated, informative address of an issue that could pose a threat to the American fashion industry’s staying power in future generations.

Enjoy! 

(images sourced from their respective links)

summer inspiration.

Here are some pictures I've gathered off Tumblr which pretty much sum up the meaning of summer to me - a time of glorious relaxation and exciting adventures; of lazy mornings, sun-drenched afternoons and adrenaline-fueled nights, of endless adventure and exciting exploration. It's a well-deserved hiatus from the monotonous routines of school/work which we are subjected to for the remainder of the year. Summer is such a brilliant time in so many ways, but I definitely think the best thing about summer is the fact that it's yours. It's a huge chunk of time for you to use in whatever way you want, and time is always of the essence when you're living in a city and there's barely enough of it to breathe. 

Some spend their summers attending camps, doing internships and enriching their knowledge and experience. Others unplug themselves from the world and embark on extensive adventures to the most remote places on our planet - without contact to the outside world for weeks. Some spend their days and nights by the ocean; and come home with flushed cheeks, stringy hair and sandy toes. The season of summer is so infinite: it's filled with such a vast variety of possibilities and opportunities, and this summer has flown by all too quickly.

Because I live in such a tropical climate, spending summer somewhere a little more chilly is never an issue. Our annual return to Ireland demands a host of jeans, sweaters and layers, because we see grey skies and windy storms far more often than we see the sun shining here. Although that's certainly a reason to grumble for most, I quite enjoy the refreshing change in weather - it's an excuse to utilize some of my favourite wardrobe pieces: wool blazers, fur hoodies and printed scarves. I'm in Ireland right now, and this year we've been lucky with quite a bit of sunshine!

Hope everyone's enjoying the last few weeks of this glorious season C:

xx v.

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