This past week has been pretty tough for me. I haven't really felt like taking outfit photos or getting dolled up for work. Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy but it's at times like these we learn who our true friends are, those special people who try their best to put a smile on our faces when we're feeling low. Kind and thoughtful gestures have meant everything to me this past week. I've spent a lot of time eating cake, chocolate and watching Netflix in my jammies. Jade sent flowers and Lego which brightened up the beginning of my week and other friends have shared funny stories and given me lots of squishy hugs. I can count on one hand the people who have really made the effort to check in on me this week but I won't forget their kindness.
With that being said, all week I've been dressing comfortably. When at home I've been walking around in My Little Pony PJ's and Spirit Hoods, and at work I've been wearing jeans and ankle boots (with a few dresses thrown in towards the end of the week). I was recently sent a pair of hummel Marathona Evo's in majolic blue to style. I don't know why it's taken me so many years to re-discover trainers because these are the comfiest sneakers ever. They have a cool 80's vibe and I love how they look with my cropped jeans!
Coat and Jeans: Oasis - Hat: Miss Selfridge - Necklace: Mi Moneda (c/o) - Sneakers: Hummel Marathona Evo (c/o)
These are my first pair of hummel shoes, my boyfriend already owns a pair but now I want more in different colours! The sole gives the illusion of a smaller shoe, these are actually size 6 and I'd say they run pretty true to size. I wore this outfit during a harbourside walk on Sunday. I was sent this beautiful new Mi Moneda Sabroso coin before Christmas, I can't find it on any UK websites but it can be found online from a few Irish retailers.
My awesome Keira Car Coat from Oasis was a sale bargain I snapped up a few weeks ago! I'm really glad I bought it because the last words my grandad ever said to me were, "I really like your coat!". He was always such a dapper guy with great style and a fondness for hats. I remember smiling, thanking him and telling him I'd see him again soon. Tomorrow, my family and I will say goodbye to him. Without getting too philosophical, I do believe I'll see him again. Just not for a little while.
Thank you to my blogger friends who have picked up on my sadness and have tweeted/commented with sweet words. Another special thank you to the friend who's going to come to the funeral with me, just to hold my hand. On her birthday. I'm lucky to have some wonderful people in my life.
In love with how your trainers match your hat! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit. Especially the coat.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your granddad, it's always horrible to lose a loved one.
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So sorry to hear about your loss Tara - it's great to hear your friend is coming to the funeral with you. Sending you lots of happy vibes <3
ReplyDeleteIt feels odd to start raving about the trainers, but I do love the colour of them :)
Lauren x
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Aw I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! I hope you're feeling okay and it's always a difficult time :( It's times like these where you feel completely lost for words but sending my love your way and you should definitely take a short brake from everything to come to terms with it. I just love this outfit and the way you've mixed the blues against the blacks, it looks so pretty and really pops! I've never heard of this trainer brand before tbh but I do wear trainers most days so will be checking these out for sure! They look very comfy and I like the mesh design x
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Aw I am so sorry for your loss! It is never easy to lose a loved one especially someone so special to you like your grandad! I do believe you will see him again and now you have one of the best angles looking down on you! I am so in love with your coat! Seems like grandad had good taste! :)
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Sending lots of love your way! <3
ReplyDeleteOh sweety I'm so sorry to hear about your loss :( <3
ReplyDeleteI lost my grandma at 11 and it's such a horrid time. Sending you all kinds of love and big virtual squeezy hugs xxxx
PS those trainers are HOT. And your grandad and you have excellent taste in coats <3
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Sending all my love and know I (along with everyone else) am thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteI love the dog tooth coat too, it's really lovely! You look great in it :) xxx
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I really love the colour of the hat because it contrasts with the coat! You look lovely as always :)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your grandad! Sending you a huge hug! x
ReplyDeleteP.S. The outfit is wonderful and I also really liked the eye brow gel you reviewed earlier - sounds amazing! x
Love the coat! xx
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Oh, I'm so very sorry Tara - I didn't realise! I feel awful. I hope you're doing okay, even though it's such a hard time to go through. I think the best thing is just to remember all of the happy times you shared together. Sending lots of hugs your way! xxx
ReplyDeleteI was so very sorry to hear of your loss, Tara. I know this must be such a sad time for you, and I'm so glad you have such lovely people in your life rallying around. Will be thinking of you and wishing you the best to get through the funeral as well as can be expected.(P.s. you look lovely as always in your latest outfit!). xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. :( I lost my dad 11 years ago. It might sound corny and silly but I still feel him everywhere I go. I like to think he's surfing the wind and exploring the stars and popping in to see me and my sister and his new grand daughter. And one day, when it's time, we'll be together again. So it's not goodbye, it's just 'see you soon'. xxx
ReplyDeleteSending you lots and lots of love xxxx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss Tara, I'm so glad you have some amazing friends that are there for you xxx Cobalt Blue is one of my absolute favourite colours.. it's so beautiful, and it really suits you Tara! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Tara! I'm so sorry to hear that! I can feel your pain and sorrow... Hope that you feel better! <3
ReplyDeleteYour coat is beautiful indeed, and as usual, your hat is so stylish! Love this bright blue!
Maeva
Oh Tara! Am so sorry you're going through such a tough time. Thoughts and warm 'n' fuzzies, SJ x
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