Back To Black

The popular saying goes "Don't wear black in the sun" but I've never been a girl who follows the rules. Black is such a wonderful colour and I don't see why it should be blacklisted to only the colder months. I've never been a big fan of summer and maybe that's just my inner reclusive talking. I prefer staying in as the rain hits against my window and a hot cup of tea in my hand.

I'm a complainer and I'm not afraid to say it. Even though I love the winter months you'll still see me complaining about the weather and when summer comes you'll see me complaining even more about the heat. To tell the truth there's no pleasing me. Despite this flaw I try my best to keep my monologues to myself as I understand not everyone appreciates my realistic reviews of current phenomenons and my reactions towards those.

 

Well back to my outfit, everyone needs a simple black dress. Black dresses are just classic and this turtle neck adds a touch of class. I changed up my usual sandals by swapping the straps with a pair of shoelaces. This is a cheap way of getting in on that lace up trend without having to purchase a new pair of sandals. I'm sorry for the lack of accessories but I'm just not a jewellery kind a gal. 

Dress - T.K Maxx

Sandals - New Look

Till next time my lovelies x 

A Culchie Goes To: Strasburg

Fun Fact Strasbourg is in fact in France and not Germany as I previously thought. I arrived at Charles de Galle around 3 and had to wait 6 before boarding the TGV. While waiting I decided to people watch and where best to do it than Paris, the fashion capital of Europe. The Parisians are effortlessly fashionable in their all black ensembles and it made me all the more stand out in my green hoodie and sketchers. 

The weather was  amazing and I couldn't help feeling a bit smug as I was here while my friends were stuck in a classroom in Ireland. The view from our hotel was incredible, it seemed we right in the middle of all the activity.

 It seems you do find the Irish anywhere and it wasn't long until we met some people from Galway and Cork. When I arrived on the grounds were the event was being held it seemed like I'd walked into the fields of Coachella. Girls sporting knee high sandals and bohemian crop tops while the men wore jorts and faded nirvana shirts.

One thing I can definitely say about the European Union is that they definitely value their security, it took a while to be checked by security but it was definitely worth it.

I suppose I could talk about some of the talks I attended but to tell the truth I spent most of my time sunbathing on a bean bag I'd claimed as my own. The city of Strasbourg is truly mesmerising, as if I'd just stepped out of a Disney novel. There was so much green space and parks.

 There were so many cute little shops selling novelty items and I made sure I picked up some! We didn't have a lot of time to shop but I made I got a little retail therapy done, (I might post a small haul of what I bought there soon).

The people of Strasbourg were very welcoming and they didn't seem to mind as I butchered their language or when I asked for directions.

The finally concert was the perfect way culminate the wonderful weekend. The bands played music from different EU countries and it's was amazing to listen to the different music. There were no more boundaries as people danced and chatted to strangers discussing politics,music and how this weekend had affected them. It was truly an unforgettable experience. As Sunday approached I didn't want to return home, Strasbourg is a wonderful city full of excitement and adventure. I'd recommend it to anyone and I can't wait to return (hopefully soon).