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 

Stripes Stripes and more Stripes!

It seems like the weather in Ireland couldn't decide what it wanted to be today sunny or windy. I decided to pair my favourite boyfriend jeans with a stripy t-shirt.

Didn't I say in my previous posts that stripes are versatile and go with basically everything. This outfit was perfect for a casual day out with the family or just a chill day at home. 

If your wondering where my chokers from, it's just an old black shoe lace. Who says you have to fork over money for one, when you can recycle some from an old pair of shoes.

Shoutout to the grimy allys of my hometown, the things I do just for an aesthetic. 

It's Actually Summer in Ireland?

Ireland has actually been experiencing summer this year but I don't want to hold my hopes too high just in case it starts raining tomorrow. This outfit it taking full advantage of the great weather without showing too much skin.

Everyone's in a rush during summer time to go chill at the beach or have a peruse around town so your wardrobe needs to be filled with comfortable and versatile clothing. Clothing that needs to be easy to take off and allows your skin to breathe.

I took advice from my previous post and paired these striped palazzo pants with a simple white off the shoulder crop top. It was simple and light exactly what summer embodies. 

If your a bit more conservative swap the crop top for a baggy t-shirt and just tuck it in. It will look even more carelessly fashionable, a look loved by Parisians.

Sorry this is late, I've been busy procrastinating study for two weeks but summer has arrived and I'll hopefully be able to post at least once a week. 

Pants - Penneys 

Sandals - New Look

Crop Top - Penneys 

Stripes In Spring

Stripes are apparently the latest come back trend but to be honest when did they go out of style. Stripes are timeless and style them correctly and they'll take pounds of your figure.

This season the bolder the stripes the better, there's horizontal, vertical and asymmetrical too. I know we all love our regular black and white but a little colour never hurt nobody.

Here are some of my favourite striped pieces this Spring.

Everyone needs a pair of statement pants so why not kill two birds with one stone and get your stripe fix aswell. Pair them with a black off the shoulder crop top, a black fedora and your ready to go. If your looking for a more off the duty look, style them with a plain oversized t-shirt and black Birkenstocks. 

No. 3 & 4 are very similar in style but I just couldn't decide which one I liked best. What I love both about these is that they have a very summery vibe. It's best to stick with black and white with pieces similar to this. Gladiator heels are perfect for those Coachella vibes and even if it's still raining where you live ( like here ) you'll look fabulous while marching through the mud!

The contrasting colours on this piece are very eye catching and this piece even incorporates the lace up trend that was loved last season. Since there's already a lot of colour on this, keep it minimalistic. This romper is lovely for a night out, style it with some white stilettos, and white fluffy clutch.

I hope I gave you enough advice on how to style stripes this season and dot forget to suscribe to get updates on when I post! 

Piece 1 - Topshop
Piece 2 - Missguided
Piece 3 - Missguided
Piece 4 - Missguided 

It Can't Be Spring Yet?

It seems Ireland hasn't got the memo it's Spring time because it's still a bit chilly here. I decided to pair my new long gilet with my white wool halter neck. You can never go wrong with white on white!

Gilets are an absolute essential, they honestly never go out of style. You can get them in so many different styles and colours. Small knitted ones are cute for summer and spring or you can get a large black one that you can pair with everything for winter.

 Since I have a small hatred for jeans and I only wear them when I absolutely have to I paired this white combo with the comfortable black pants.As you can probably tell I was in a very minimalist mood but if you want to add some colour to this outfit. I'd suggest swapping the white turtle neck for red sweater or a long sleeved pastel t-shirt.

Gilet - Forever 21
Turtleneck - Penney's/Primark
Shoes - Penneys

Penney's & T.K Maxx Winter Haul

I know I know it's been ages but I'm honestly so busy with 5th year. People aren't lying when they say it's hard transitioning from 4th year to 5th year but I'll try my best to update frequently! 

 

This post is just to show you some of my recent purchases from Penney's & T.k Maxx. Don't you just love Winter! I certainly do its my favourite season after Autumn. I just love hot coco in front of the fire with your family all gathered around or just by yourself reading a novel. I think it's truly during winter you actually appreciate what a great family you have because you spend so much time with them cause it's hella cold outside. Well it certainly is here in Ireland anyway. So in celebration of Winter I decided to buy some new clothes but let's be honest here when is it not a good time to buy new cloths.

Halter Necks! Halter Necks! Halter Necks! Do I need to say it one more time before I can get my point across. Halter necks are the staple of any Winter wardrobe, you can dress them up or down. Make sure you have them in a variety of colours and styles then people can't say didn't you just wear a halter neck yesterday. I'm honestly planning on buying more and wearing them everyday they go with absolutely everything and you look so classy and sophisticated wearing it! Please if you learn one thing from reading this post, it's the Halter Necks are everything!

These khaki pants have more of a summer vibe because of their fabric but I couldn't stay a way from a good fashion deal. The fabric feels really soft and it make you look much slimmer. I plan on pairing it with one of my halter necks, see they go with everything! These pants are nice for if you going for a casual look by pairing them with a simple short and some brogues. Or a night out with some friends by math chick it with some black stilettos and a black blouse like the one in the picture. The picture doesn't do the blouse justice. Its a bit on the daring side because of how low it is at the front so I'm definitely wearing something underneath it, but if your feeling at risky! Work it!

Thank you so much for ready my post, please comment I love hearing feedback and I promise to post again as soon as I can!!

Lots of love Aisha x

A Culchie Goes To London: A Walk in the Park

This is what I wore for a simple walk to the park, the white plain t-shirt captures the effortlessness and simpleness of summer and the denim skirt adds the right amount of chic to it. It was just the right level of casualness that you wouldn't mind seeing your crush in or having an impromptu fashion shoot like I did. The man behind me must have thought I wasn't well in the head! and please excuse my awkward posing, I'm still learning the tropes of fashion blogging.

Didn't I say that most of my posts would feature this denim skirt. Its not that I have nothing to wear its just that I want to wear this skirt everywhere! Its so comfortable and I wasn't lying when I said it went with everything.

I apologise for not posting more, it not that I don't have the time. I certainly do, sometimes it seems that I even have too much time! Its just that it takes a while to upload these images onto my computer and sometimes I just lack the spirit and encouragement to do so. I'm not going to make fake promises that I'm going to post every second day but I am going to try my best to post at least once a week. I recently bought some make-up and I'm excited to review them! So stay tuned for that.

Skirt - New Look
Shoes - Penneys/Primark
T-shirt - Penneys

                                         Strobing

You only really need one product for strobing and that's a really good highlighter! Make sure you have one that's suits your skin tone. If you have a dark skin tone I would recommend buying a gold or bronze highlighter. If you have a lighter complexion, a pink or white/silver based highlighter. But what really matters is that you choose a highlighter that you think suits you and that you like!
Strobing seems to be the latest trend, the latest make-up fad on the tip of every make-up fans tongue. It is in fact not some new concept but a trick make-up artists have been using for ages. But as we know the make-up industry just loves coining new nicknames and reinventing old techniques. Many people prefer this technique to  "contouring" as it gives you a subtle glow and enhances your natural features whereas with contouring you are basically giving yourself a whole new image.

As stated before Strobing is no different than regular highlighting. You place it in areas you would like the light to hit off. The tops of your cheekbones, the inner corner of your eye, underneath your brow bone,, the tip of your nose and along the bridge of your nose . You can also apply the highlighter to the top of your Cupid's bow to emphasise your lips.

When your finished applying your highlighter you can rub it in gently with your fingers, a fan brush or a beauty blender. Make sure you blend it is properly to ensure you achieve that flawless look. 

To give your face something extra I'd recommend putting on an illuminating moisturiser before your foundation or even mixing it with your foundation. This just doesn't illuminate your face but also hydrates and moisturises your skin, this is especially essential during these hot summer months. 

So these are a Culchies thoughts on...strobing. If you have any questions please don't be afraid to ask them in the comment section below! 

Disclaimer: I am not a make-up artist in any way these are just things I learnt from research and I'm not saying you have to do anything a certain way. None of these pictures are mine.

Welcome

Hi, For those who are unfamiliar with the term, Culchies are classified as unfashionable, uncultured country people and I'm here to show you that Culchies can be just as fashionable as the rest of ye. I hope to achieve this through regular updates in fashion, makeup and maybe the occasional potato review. I hope you stay tuned and realise for yourself just how stylish Culchies can be.