The Meaning of Inspiration

My principal reason for blogging is because I love being inspired. That is what fashion means to me.

I came across these special shots on a recent visit to Anthropologie in Edinburgh, where they were being exhibited. They are the work of a Scottish photographer, David Eustace and the product of a road trip he took with his daughter from California to Texas.

In the store, I spent about twenty minutes staring at them and whenever I wandered off to browse the clothing rails or the beautiful distressed furniture, I found myself drawn back to these images. 

To me, these images define inspiration. I look at them and I immediately feel happy and free. I want to go dance in the rain, play my guitar by a river, take a long explorative road trip and not wear any make-up.

Photos via The Anthropologist.

Years + Years

It's such a lovely bright sunny day here in Dublin which doesn't happen very often, especially at this time of year. When the sun shines here my living room is resplendent with light and it makes me want to take photos of everything around me. So, that's how I spent my morning and I have some lovely shots to share with you soon. 

Today, I'm wearing one of my favourite dresses. I've had it for years and years and I still love it and probably wear it far too much. It has many rips and tears and missing buttons and clasps, but I love it to death and somehow it manages to hold itself together!

Dress - Kimchi & Blue

Slip - Free People

Cuff - Market in Nepal

Bracelet - Forever 21

Necklace - Market in Sydney

Sweet Dreams

I love bed time. I'm in my element when I'm curled up in bed with a cup of lemon and ginger tea and a good book. I've been known to spend hours online sourcing soft furnishings and quality linen to adorn my bed. When I buy new bedlinen, I can't help but sneak into bed early and feel the softness of a new quilt on my skin and cosy up for the evening! Vintage bedlinen is my latest weakness. Vintage and retro prints are so much prettier than their contemporary counterparts. The shots above are of some of my recent Etsy purchases. I just love the simplicity of the floral duvet cover and the intricate crochet work on the pillow case is so unique.

Love over Lace

Love these intimate, gloomy portraits of Erika Labauskaite, taken by Nando Esparza. The stark styling creates a really sensual mood with the simple white lace set against a dark, bleak background. Anyone getting married? The combo in the first photo could be a dreamy wedding dress!

Photos via fashiongonerogue