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Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"942"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"8"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-1060848688117257433"},"published":{"$t":"2023-03-27T08:00:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-03-27T08:00:00.317-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"capsule collection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cottagecore"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Spring Capsule Collection with Nour \u0026 the Merchant "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"anne\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773744240_61ee062190_h.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003EMy \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/the-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espring capsule collection with Nour \u0026amp; the Merchant \u003C\/a\u003Eis officially available for sale, so I thought I'd take a moment to talk about the collection and inspiration behind each piece. It's always exciting and daunting to put the work you've been laboring over for months in silence out there in the world, but I'm very proud of the clothes we've created together. Each piece is romantic and feminine with vintage inspiration but perhaps most importantly it's all made at Nour and the Merchant's atelier in Italy. Everyone in the atelier is paid a living wage and we tried to find deadstock or more sustainable materials where we could. We always aim to be as sustainable and ethical as possible, so another facet of that is clothes are made to order to reduce fabric waste--with the added benefit that customization is easy and affordable, whether it's shortening a skirt or getting something made in your measurements. I could talk more about her atelier because I think it’s really incredible what she and other small brands do, but let’s talk about the pieces a wee bit! Instead of creating a cohesive collection my goal was to create a few special pieces. And you might notice right away that the names are inspired by different figures in history and fiction.\u003Cdiv\u003EP.S. We have an early bird sale, if you purchase within the next 30 days use code ONESS2023 for 15% off one piece, or code TWOSS2023 for 20% off two or more pieces!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"marie-2 copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773330966_8630d73ebb_h.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/marie\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Marie chemise dress:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E This is our take on the classic chemise a la reine dress that Marie Antoinette was famously painted in. I have a whole post coming later this month about that dress and its history, but my goal for this dress was to take that original inspiration and honor the silhouette and style but in a modern, easy-to-wear way. It has two layers of cotton to keep it from being too sheer and elasticized stitching at the bust and waist making it a very comfortable dress that adjusts to your figure. It looks lovely on its own but I also really love this dress as a base layer for a corset or statement belt. We made all the samples in white, but you can actually order this dress in a handful of different colors! I can’t wait to see it in some of the more off-beat colors. I think it’ll be a really fun twist on the classic to see it in a vivid yellow or blue! \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/marie\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop the Marie dress here.\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"regency\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773326111_3f6e82cfdf_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"jane copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52772799077_fc34a0865f_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/jane\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJane Regency dress:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/a\u003EWhile I named this dress the Jane dress, it’s far more Bridgerton inspired than classic Austen because unlike a true to history Regency dress ours zips up the back! And doesn’t require stays and a shift. Still we looked at examples of real Regency dresses for our silhouette and the different details—like the ruched sleeves and open layers of skirt. I think this came out really lovely. I was honestly worried about it as I don’t usually look good in empire waist dresses; they can be very unflattering if you’re at all curvy or busty and some of our samples had me near giving up on the concept! I wish I could show you pictures of some of the samples, but I mostly tried them on and did Skype calls with Cristina and her team, so I didn't record much of the evidence. Cristina never lost faith in this dress though and was patient through all the tweaks. The band under the bust helps create differentiation between bust and skirt and the way the chiffon is cut to flow out as you walk makes it a very flattering dress. I styled it as simple as possible for our product shots but it will also look really pretty as you add more details like brooches. And you can style this in a very non-Regency way as well, which I hope to show in some future posts (think thick belt or corset and tucking the outer layers of the skirt up for a more pirate-y or Renn faire look). \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/jane\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop the Jane dress here.\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003Cimg alt=\"belt\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773589314_54c0899559_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"marie-4 copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773589394_0957d0a860_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/belle\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBelle corset belt: \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EI love corsets and belts and this is our marriage of the two with a healthy dose of inspiration from Swiss waist belts as well. (It reminds me so much of Disney princesses as well that I had to name this one after the bookish Belle.) It’s a diamond shape in the front and has lacing in the back so you can customize the fit and how tight you want it laced. There’s boning in the front on either side of the diamond and in the back as well to help it holds its shape so it shouldn’t fold or crease too much when wearing. I love pieces that have a bit of structure like this as they so often stay neater looking than ones without because even as you move around throughout the day it holds its shape. For fit you should choose a size at least an inch or two smaller than your natural waist so you can show that beautiful lacing in the back. It’s not designed like a corset to change your shape or hold you very tightly, but if it’s the exact size of your waist you won’t be able to see the criss-cross of the ribbons in the back. The smaller size you choose the bigger the \"gap\" for lacing to show. We chose black for the samples since it's so classic, but this is also available in different colors as well! \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/belle\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop the Belle corset here!\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"anne-5 copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773743965_6a42834daf_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"anne-2 copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773744005_1579371c7c_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/anne\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnne lace apron:\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003EAprons are something with humble origins that have been glammed up and used decoratively throughout history. Most recently I’m reminded of the hostess aprons of the 1950s; sheer chiffon aprons designed to be worn over formal dresses when hosting parties. I really like adding aprons into my personal style, usually when I am doing a more home-y task like foraging or baking. Still more of the aprons I opt to wear are brightly colored and do little to protect my clothes. For the Anne dress I took inspiration from that desire to nod to history and pastoral styles, but in a way that is fun and perhaps a little unexpected. Initially I liked the idea of a half apron, but we decided a pinafore style was more versatile. We chose our lace very carefully so every part of the dress is lovely with different details and patterns in a soft ivory shade. And as you might have guessed the name is inspired by the one and only Anne Shirley. Her character would have worn a pinafore over her dress to school and I think she would have found this style very romantic and inspiring! It seemed like a perfect piece to shoot amongst the wild garlic. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/anne\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop the Anne pinafore here.\u003C\/a\u003E \n\u003Cimg alt=\"marie-5 copy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52773814648_373c1e8ce6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EThat’s the whole collection and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moonuelle.com\/nourandthemerchant.com\/the-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyou can shop it here\u003C\/a\u003E! And use code ONESS2023 for 15% off one item or TWOSS2023 for 20% off two or more items if you purchase within the first 30 days.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;**A longer version of this post (along with previews and bts sketches of this collection) was first shared on my Patreon.**\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/1060848688117257433"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/1060848688117257433"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2023\/03\/my-spring-capsule-collection-with-nour.html","title":"My Spring Capsule Collection with Nour \u0026 the Merchant "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-3567840625552088347"},"published":{"$t":"2023-02-01T08:00:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-02-01T08:00:00.232-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Imbolc: Legends \u0026 Traditions"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-6\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52647193693_e01fde2af0_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E*This post was originally shared on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/aclotheshorse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy Patreon page\u003C\/a\u003E. For more regular blog posts, exclusive content, downloads, and more become a patron!\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI often hear people talk about winter solstice or spring equinox, but we aren’t always as aware of all the little traditions and legends that fall between some of these days. For example in Celtric traditions some mark February as the start of spring (a shocking discovery for me as February as always felt like the coldest month of winter to me). February 1st is Imbolc and\/or Saint Brigid’s day and is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated in the Christian calendar as Saint Brigid’s day and in non-Christian calendars as Imbolc. In the Celtic calendar this date marks the beginning of lambing season and stirrings of new life. The midpoint between the frozen ground of winter and the blossoms of spring. While it feels far from spring to many, you do start to see snowdrops emerging from the half frozen ground.\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52646713426_093bd31baf_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-11-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52646713386_0a9638ba44_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EFebruary rarely feels like spring to me, but part of this could be because of Cailleach—or the divine hag of Gaelic tradition. Cailleach is considered the goddess of winter who will turn to stone once summer returns, but wanders the earth in a humanoid form from Samhain onwards. On Imbolc she heads out into the world to gather firewood for the rest of winter. If the weather is bright and sunny Cailleach is out gathering firewood and will be able to gather enough firewood to make winter last a good bit longer. However, if the weather is bad and cold this means Cailleach is still asleep and will soon run out of firewood and thus spring will come sooner--she won’t want another month of winter without a fire to keep herself warm. This old legend might be a precursor to America’s groundhog day and has a few different variations across the Celtic regions. I've got my fingers crossed for miserable weather on Imbolc!\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-10\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52647193798_ae0488c107_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-5-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52647154015_763e22c803_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EWhile Brigid’s Procession used to be a tradition on Imbolc, I don’t hear it being done that often today. One tradition that has carried on in more homes is the making of Brigid’s cross. This simple cross is made of straw or rushes and woven on January 31st and left outside overnight to receive Brigid’s blessing. Then on February 1st they were hung in the rafters of the home and believed to bring blessing and the protection of the saint for the remainder of the year. This tradition was quite popular in Ireland since Saint Brigid was an Irish saint, but while you will see crosses here and there the tradition isn’t as common as it used to be. This was my first time making one and I'm pretty pleased with how it came out!\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-8\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52647154170_dee69730f8_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"brigid-9\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52647154215_eb6221e14b_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R2Nzm6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECottoncandywear blouse\u003C\/a\u003E, Aalaovest Costumery corset, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sondeflor.com\/?afmc=dv\u0026amp;utm_campaign=dv\u0026amp;utm_source=leaddyno\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESondeflor skirt\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E*pictures edited with Blackthorn preset from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aclotheshorse.format.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDark Cottagecore Preset Pack\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor more posts like this visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/aclotheshorse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy Patreon page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/3567840625552088347"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/3567840625552088347"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2023\/02\/imbolc-legends-traditions.html","title":"Imbolc: Legends \u0026 Traditions"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-3420373869103106520"},"published":{"$t":"2022-11-29T08:13:00.016-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-11-29T08:13:00.274-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"*paid collaboration*"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Late Autumn Walks in Vivaia Shoes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-31\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527770243_1f7296a5de_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-30\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527697820_7333978de7_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhen I saw \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese boots on Vivaia\u003C\/a\u003E I thought “that’ll suit me down to the ground!” Most of my clothing and footwear leans more towards fashion than function and this is a sacrifice I am willing to make. My legs and toes will be cold through most of winter, I accept this. But when I saw the Camila boots I immediately fell in love because they looked so cozy—and with fully recycled faux fur lining they actually are really warm! The temperature has been dropping swiftly in my region and these boots kept my toes so much warmer than my usual shoes. The style was something a bit new for me, but I’ve been wearing a lot more brown this autumn and the shearling detailing gave me vague 70s vibes. I thought this style was perfect for 70s inspired minis or more casual outfits when I just want to be warm and snug! Plus you can get these boots on sale right now and take advantage of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia’s Black Friday\u003C\/a\u003E discounts before the end of the month! Use my code ACH20 to get 20% off one pair of shoes, or 25% off two pairs and 30% off when you purchase three pairs!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-17\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527768483_fc62ab3311_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-22-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527495134_a2d887a768_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: secondhand jacket \u0026amp; skirt, Voriagh blouse, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia Camila boots\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-15\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527496994_c16339d779_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOne of the things I love about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E is their dedication to environmentally shoes. All of their shoes are made with recycled materials; these boots recycle faux fur and their ballet styles are made from plastic bottles! I’ve tried to dress and shop more sustainably in the last few years and finding Vivaia was a wonderful way to incorporate more environmentally footwear into my wardrobe. Shopping sustainably doesn’t have to break the bank too—several of the other pieces from this outfit are bought secondhand. My jacket I found on Depop last autumn and it’s become a favorite of mine to wear with more casual outfits. So often we get caught up in shopping sustainably we forget some of the simplest solutions are to shop less, wear pieces for multiple years, and look at secondhand shops. \n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-16\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52526755517_40776cb8e6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-19\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527768758_9a7433a23a_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: secondhand jacket \u0026amp; skirt, Voriagh blouse, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia Camila boots\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-20\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527222046_bd17d8f2da_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI stuck with the brown theme for this outfit with my Camila boots. Sometimes if I’m stuck on styling something I just try to go with matching by color and I was surprised by how many brown pieces I found in my wardrobe that suited these boots perfectly! I wore this out while doing a bit of foraging for winter wreaths and crafts—it’s a great time to collect different dried textures and also twigs and branches to use as the base of your wreaths or crowns. I brought home a bundle of willow branches to use in wreaths and also stumble across a lovely bit of clematis. In the spring the apple blossom clematis is a lovely pink flower on a vine that climbs everywhere and in the winter those flowers turn into the fluffiest seedheads! They make for very ethereal wreaths and have a fun otherworldly look to them. I’m planning on making a mostly white wreath using the clematis seeds and maybe a bit of twinkle lights too.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-3\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52526753832_714c21ead3_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-12-side2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527219321_6358595b85_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI don’t often photograph my more casual outfits, but on a more relaxed day (or weather too miserable to photograph day) I often put on my reliable skinny jeans and one of Thomas’s sweaters. I love the oversized fit of these sweaters and I think my new boots really suited the vibe and upped the comfort level too! The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECamila style\u003C\/a\u003E is water resistant so they kept my toes dry on this autumn walk. We’ve been getting a lot of rain lately so the ground is very soggy and even flooded in regions, but there’s still a few corners were the autumn color is lingering on. I’m grateful for any color and leaves we still have as winter always feels dull and harsh in this region. Once the leaves are gone everything is so bare and since snow is rare it feels like the earth is truly hibernating until spring.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527693845_806b340729_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-9-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527693260_cde98e65c9_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: Aran Isles sweater borrowed from Thomas, old jeans, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia Camila boots\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52526753012_eab74e3583_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI didn’t head out to forage anything specific on this walk, but lately I’ve been finding so many oak galls. I had never seen any before this autumn, but once I found one I got so much better at spotting them and now I’ve collected around a dozen. Oak galls form when gall wasp leaves its eggs on the developing buds of an oak tree. The way the larvae interacts with the tree forms these unique spherical galls. While that is somewhat interesting what is mostly fascinating is how these galls were used historically. Iron gall ink was the main medium in the Western world dating at least as far back as the Roman Empire and possibly earlier. These galls were a key component in creating that ink that has been used in manuscripts from the Middle Ages all the way up to the early twentieth century! I always feel like I stumbled across a piece of history when I find one. \n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaiaboots-5\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52527495659_1341f2486f_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDon't forget to use my code \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EACH20 to get 20-30% off your order at Vivaia Shoes!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: Aran Isles sweater borrowed from Thomas, old jeans, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jebcco.com\/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UbgHYf\u0026amp;dID=1669628358571\u0026amp;linkName=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UbgHYf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia Camila boots\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E*pictures edited with Blackthorn Preset from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aclotheshorse.format.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDark Cottagecore Preset Pack\u003C\/a\u003E*\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/3420373869103106520"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/3420373869103106520"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2022\/11\/late-autumn-walks-in-vivaia-shoes.html","title":"Late Autumn Walks in Vivaia Shoes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-8278357770988239090"},"published":{"$t":"2022-07-01T08:00:00.005-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-01T08:00:00.213-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"capsule collection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Summer Capsule Collection With Nour \u0026 the Merchant"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184583483_99f2b4106c_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EInspiration for my latest capsule collection with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourandthemerchant.com\/the-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENour \u0026amp; the Merchant\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;began with the phrase “pretty but deadly.” I was reading a lot of folktales and stories about the fae which embody that dichotomy well; the fae are often described as beautiful and alluring, but also incredibly dangerous. Humans were always tempted into dire straits by magical beings—sirens luring men beneath the waves, fairy songs making mortals dance until death, etc. I wanted to design a collection of clothing that celebrated some of the beautiful elements in the natural and magical world that appeal to our eye but also pose a threat to our lives. Something beautiful with a nod to the deadly and dangerous, clothes for women who like feminine, “soft” silhouettes but hide daggers up their sleeves.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184583028_d9386df2a6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-9\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184824364_4582056325_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-6-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52185058185_b7a099f39b_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-8\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184578096_902e614f06_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EWe started with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/poison\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E“Poison Garden” dress\u003C\/a\u003E featuring our custom print of deadly flowers. Foxgloves, lily of the valley, deadly nightshade, and oleander blossoms weave a pattern around a sly wolf, a spade, and scissors. The story of the print is those beautiful, poisonous flowers, but also the gardener how grows and harvests them. A clever, dangerous woman perhaps and who knows what purpose she finds for these poisons. The dress silhouette is romantic and breezy with elastic ruching in the front and back for a flexible fit for a variety of body sizes and silhouettes. I love how the overall design reads as something pretty and romantic, puff sleeves and a flowing skirt, but only those who look a bit closer will see the danger in the design—its beauty as deceptive as the delicate bells on lily of the valley.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-17\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184578486_0df6472f66_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-20\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52185059275_9d328dc3f6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-18\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52183553227_5ba95d2ee0_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EThinking of the woman who grew her own poison garden helped inspire the next dress in the collection: the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/apothecary\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E“Apothecary’s Apron.\u003C\/a\u003E” This flattering dress in tan linen is reminiscent of a workman’s apron donned in a dusty apothecary where dried herbs hang overhead and a cluttered workbench is filled with mortar and pestle and dozens of tiny bottles with yellowed handwritten labels. We didn’t want to limit this dress to a more literal apron style that needed a dress or blouse underneath to be worn, so it’s cut so perfectly to be worn alone with no other clothes, but it can also be styled with a blouse or dress underneath. A really versatile little dress in a light brown shade perfect for summer, but also wearable into autumn and winter. I also love the contrast between the more durable linen and the satin-sheen of the ribbon detail too, another play in contrasts and dichotomy of elements.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-26\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52185059495_0d5b6c4f03_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-25-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184824014_2c0007018f_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-29\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184584453_ecd4e6dc35_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EThe last piece is a real dream design for me—a printed chemise. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourandthemerchant.com\/product\/mystical\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E“Mystical Beasts” chemise\u003C\/a\u003E is cut in a classic billowy chemise silhouette, but in a custom print of magical animals. I love a classic loose blouse or chemise and feature them in so many of my outfits, but I always wanted a printed version to make outfits a wee bit more interesting. I’ve never been able to find any in stores, so being able to design this one with Nour \u0026amp; the Merchant was such a pleasure. It has all the wearability of a classic chemise dress that looks good alone, or belted, or with a corset, or layered under a skirt, or styled with a pinafore, but a bit more spice because of the unique print. The custom print goes back to the “pretty but deadly” inspiration while taking the more magical angle then the other pieces, with thorny roses weaving between a dragon, gryphon, and kelpie. All awe-inspiring magical creatures one would love to see, but incredibly dangerous creatures best avoided. The pattern also manages to weave together all four elements with the roses representing earth, the kelpie a creature of the sea (water), the gryphon symbolizing air, and the dragon, fire. Each figure also has a different heraldic meaning, but I also wanted the print to be fairly neutral in tone to work with a wide variety of garments and span the seasons. I think despite the print it’s such a versatile little dress that you can wear in so many ways.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-13\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184583928_742c4aeaf0_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"fg-15\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52184584003_c8b34a3f1b_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EIt’s been so wonderful designing pieces with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nourandthemerchant.com\/the-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENour \u0026amp; the Merchant\u003C\/a\u003E and I love what we’ve come up with this season. Hopefully it will do well as we always put our heart into these pieces—sometimes I think I’m going to drive Cristina mad with the nitpicking over the print designs and colors or the exact sleeve length! We’ve also created an exclusive discount for the first 50 customers to purchase something from this collection. Use code “poison” to save 10% and you’ll also get a free headscarf in one of our custom prints."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/8278357770988239090"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/8278357770988239090"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2022\/07\/my-summer-capsule-collection-with-nour.html","title":"My Summer Capsule Collection With Nour \u0026 the Merchant"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-5530552454173278834"},"published":{"$t":"2022-06-25T08:00:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-06-25T10:52:20.155-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"*paid collaboration*"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel blogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travels"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What to Pack for Ireland with Vivaia Shoes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-16\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52167071287_27c0f0e684_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EOne question I get asked again and again is: what should I bring with me on my holiday to Ireland? I always hesitate to give advice on packing because try as I might, I am far from an efficient packer! I inevitably come home from a holiday with a bag full of clothes I didn’t wear and things I regret bringing! The same happened to me again recently when visiting some of our favorite parts of Ireland with friends from abroad, but one pair of shoes I was quite glad I brought on all my adventures was the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xVfE5B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia Aria 5° flats\u003C\/a\u003E. They were so perfect for gentler walks and still felt chic when I wore them with a dress in the evening to go to dinner. This pair is also made from hemp, making it breathable and perfect for the warmer weather we’ve been experiencing lately. I’m definitely including a pair of Vivaia flats on future trips as well (they’re also handy with how light they are so they barely take up any space in my suitcase) and thought I should share some other tips on what to bring with you on your trip to Ireland. \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vvv-8\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52167072062_d03f2f6dd7_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vvv-7\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168337939_0d1c06a6b4_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emmydesign.se\/en\/webshop\/shop-by-item-all-seasons\/knitwear\/?65450310=g-created-d-48-4-filter:JTdCJTIyZmlsdGVyJTIyOiU1QiU1RCwlMjJwcmljZSUyMjolN0IlMjJtaW4lMjI6MCwlMjJtYXglMjI6OTk5OTk5OTk5JTdEJTdE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmmy Design Sweden cardigan\u003C\/a\u003E, AmyJoyLondon dress, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xVfE5B\"\u003EAria 5° Hemp Flat Shoes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by Vivaia, old basket\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vvv-3-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168576030_1916ad319d_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlways bring a rain jacket!\u003C\/b\u003E No matter the season you visit Ireland in or type of activities you prefer, waterproofs are a must. Winter can be mild, summer can be cold, but you will almost always get rain. Sometimes it’s only a gentle mizzling rain, sometimes it’s lashing at you sideways on the top of the Cliffs of Moher! A good rain jacket will help keep you dry no matter the conditions while also being lightweight compared to an umbrella. I don’t often feature my rain jackets since I don’t like taking pictures in the rain to avoid damaging my camera, but they’re probably some of the most worn pieces in my closet and I never go on a trip around Ireland without one.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDon’t forget to wear layers.\u003C\/b\u003E I might dander about in a dress many days of spring and summer, but I always have a sweater or jacket within handy reach because when it cools off here it cools off quickly. Many people visiting from warmer climates will also find the Irish summer quite mild, so while the locals might bare their legs the moment the sun comes out, it’s really not that warm compared to many countries so don’t be deceived and pack clothes that will allow you to bundle up. Even when the morning is bright and clear, as an island the weather in Ireland is very changeable so layers and are absolute must!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComfortable flat shoes. \u003C\/b\u003EI pretty much abandoned my penchant for high heels when I moved to Ireland as cobblestones and gravel paths were killing my ankles! Even if you’re not hiking it still makes sense to pack sensible, flat shoes. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xVfE5B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAria 5° Hemp flat shoes\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E have the look of an elegant flat but are lightweight and breathable because they’re made of natural fibers—and they have a decent amount of padding and support so they’re perfect for long days exploring. I have been wearing flats for years, but these are the most functional ones I own for extensive walking since hemp is naturally antimicrobial and moisture-wicking. One of the reasons I love \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E so much is their dedication to environmentally friendly shoes; many of their shoes are made with recycled materials and this limited collection in hemp is another step towards sustainable footwear. I can comfortably wear these all day walking down stone paths along the shore, or into town in the evenings to poke around the shops and enjoy a bite to eat. An absolute genius element of these shoes as well is that they are machine washable! So even if you get them muddy on your adventures through a grassy field, they’re super easy to clean. I also love the neutral color of these because they go with everything!\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-14-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52167071422_b3457e06e5_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vvv-6\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52167071997_917b3d4a68_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vvv\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168337624_15fae5f1fa_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emmydesign.se\/en\/webshop\/shop-by-item-all-seasons\/knitwear\/?65450310=g-created-d-48-4-filter:JTdCJTIyZmlsdGVyJTIyOiU1QiU1RCwlMjJwcmljZSUyMjolN0IlMjJtaW4lMjI6MCwlMjJtYXglMjI6OTk5OTk5OTk5JTdEJTdE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmmy Design Sweden cardigan\u003C\/a\u003E, AmyJoyLondon dress, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAria 5° Hemp Flat Shoes\u003C\/a\u003E, old basket\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-10\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168319419_42c9f23c09_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-8\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168086093_22f0f609bd_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECarry cash. \u003C\/b\u003EMost places in Ireland will accept card payments, but there are still some shops that are cash only as well as tolls on the roads if you’re driving, so it’s wise to have some Euros on hand if you’re traveling around Ireland and pounds if you head up to Northern Ireland. I wouldn’t carry much, but even when we were visiting Garnish, an Irish island off the coast of Cork, we were informed just before our ferry ride that the entrance into the gardens on the island was cash only. Definitely something you need to know before you get on a boat and head across the water! Again, it’s not very common these days, but it does happen and I never regret having a small wallet of Euros on hand when we travel around Ireland.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBring binoculars.\u003C\/b\u003E If you love nature there’s so many beautiful places to explore in Ireland and you might be surprised by the variety of wildlife as well. On recent ferry trips we saw dolphins and seals along the coast. Some Irish islands also host puffins in certain months of the year and basking sharks are often spotted off of Cape Clear Island. I usually forget my binoculars at home and inevitably regret it! Even when just spying on more common sea birds off the coast or Irish hares in the field, it’s fun to be able to get a closer look at the wildlife. \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-6\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168558240_f6a249cf7a_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-4\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168085943_c017cc28b7_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-3\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168076631_74b36641d7_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere’s probably loads more things that would be handy for you to bring on your trip to Ireland, but that’s the quick list that comes to my mind, especially based on my recent adventures. I got so much use out of my rain jacket this month and wore my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia flats\u003C\/a\u003E on many seaside trails like the ones in these pictures. I love how many paths along the shore are lined with stones and the way the wild canola seed flowers come all the way down to the water’s edge. It’s also one of Solomon’s favorite areas to explore as well, although he’s partial to a sandy beach with tall dunes he can run down! \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E is having an anniversary sale right now and you can use \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OAZq8A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy code ACH15\u003C\/a\u003E to save up to 33%!\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-2-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52167053637_8117940911_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vv-9\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52168076911_726c3d174c_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/littlewomenatelier.com\/shop\/beth-dress-short-uni\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittleWomenAtelier dress\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.voriagh.com\/bustier-alma-en-lin-naturel.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoriagh bodice\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xVfE5B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAria 5° Hemp Flat Shoes\u003C\/a\u003E by Vivaia, old basket\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/5530552454173278834"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/5530552454173278834"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2022\/06\/what-to-pack-for-ireland-with-vivaia.html","title":"What to Pack for Ireland with Vivaia Shoes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-4816248406583585118"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-01T08:00:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-01T08:00:00.321-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"*paid collaboration*"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Two Early Spring Looks with Vivaia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes-3\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51905470166_65c674b9c6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EAccording to Celtic calendars spring starts in February with Imbolc; the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It always still feels like winter to me until at least midway through April, but already signs of spring have begun to emerge in the countryside—graceful snowdrops daring to bloom even through frosty mornings and the first crocuses emerging from the soil in a burst of vivid purples. Slowly but steadily the landscape is transforming. Already I have seen the first buds of the blackthorn beginning to sprout on the spindly branches in the hedgerows and tiny lambs are beginning to appear in the fields as well. When \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E asked me if I wanted a new pair of flats to wear this spring I immediately honed in on this gorgeous green pair.\u0026nbsp;This is the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAria 5°\u0026nbsp;style flat\u003C\/a\u003E, the first flat Vivaia made and their best seller, updated and in fresh new shades for spring. This perfect shade of mossy green is one of my favorite colors to wear in every season, but perhaps most especially in spring where it echoes the young wild garlic and thimbleweed leaves emerging in our woodlands. It is the green of spring; of growing things, of buds, and unfurling leaves and life slowly returning to the land. The fact that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia shoes\u003C\/a\u003E are machine washable as well means this is one green flat also made for those spring paths so often rife with muddy puddles!\n\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes-5-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51905785494_f6061b9af5_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes-7\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51905469286_68f3f50f2d_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/35zaxxD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMyRacle handmade mushroom cardigan\u003C\/a\u003E, old blouse, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia “Aria” flats\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleretro.com\/collections\/demin\/products\/66044-felicia-vintange-inspirt-blue-straight-jeans?variant=40872569274554\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESimpleRetro jeans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51905783324_bd29cffff3_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EWhile I’m usually more comfortable in dresses and skirts I have been drawn to the newer silhouettes of jeans lately—like this straight, wide cut pair. I’m not sure it’s the best shape for someone with my body type and height, but it does feel refreshing to wear something so loose after skinny jeans for so many years! The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreen Vivaia flats\u003C\/a\u003E here are a nice pop of color against the dark blue of the jeans and the white of the blouse. The cardigan is also a bit looser and bigger than the usual spring layers I’d choose, but I couldn’t resist the exuberance of this oversized knit with its adorable mushroom pattern. It’s not only cute though, the size and thickness of this knit does make this a surprisingly warm layer perfect for these months when you’re tired of wearing a heavy winter coat but it’s still too cold to leave the house without some layers.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes-11-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51905785024_fbab7e832f_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"greenshoes-6\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51906102125_7752c5b1a8_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;wearing: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/35zaxxD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMyRacle handmade mushroom cardigan\u003C\/a\u003E, old blouse, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia “Aria” flats\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleretro.com\/collections\/demin\/products\/66044-felicia-vintange-inspirt-blue-straight-jeans?variant=40872569274554\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESimpleRetro jeans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-17\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51908124256_6698ca8ec2_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EMy other spring look is much more of my typical “cottagecore” style and my comfort zone when it comes to getting dressed. It’s funny looking at these two very different outfits I feel like most people would find the jeans outfit more “normal” but for me that silhouette and style is my getting out of my comfort zone and trying something different. The outfit I would wear most days and not think much about is definitely this one with the full skirt and floral print corset. Everyone’s normal and area of comfort is so completely different! I love how the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAria 5° flats\u003C\/a\u003E work so well with both looks—it’s a classic ballet flat style that can be styled into a more modern look, or something vintage-inspired like this outfit. And the new design of this popular style has a wider toe box with a 5° inward adjustment so its even more comfortable than the original.\u0026nbsp;I think it would also look very cute styled with some ribbons laced around the ankles.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51907157372_562ea7fe78_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-7-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51907157532_74c015a5b8_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.voriagh.com\/haut-ziema-en-coton-creme.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoriagh blouse\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IBr96t\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESondeflor skirt\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3M9Ntq2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWitches\u0026amp;Bards corset\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia “Aria” flats\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-5\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51907157627_60034f8830_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-10\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51907157762_7c38d48e21_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne of the things I’m most looking forward to this spring is getting back to foraging. I do some foraging in the winter, but mostly for making things like dried flower crowns and wreaths. I’m not a very experienced forager so I never find much in the woodlands to eat or cook with in winter. I have bought a few new foraging books from more experienced people based in the UK though and I’m excited to take them out and see what I can find. I already did my first forage of the new year by making a simple syrup with gorse blossoms (I shared this recipe on my Patreon page). I think next up I’d like to finally make something with stinging nettles; they grow in abundance in my area but I’ve always been too intimidated by the stings to try picking them and I’m not a huge fan of most greens so I wasn’t sure what to do with them. I found a recipe recently for stinging nettle cake though and I feel like that would be a good way to use nettles but actually enjoy eating them. Next I just need to get some proper gloves so I don’t horribly sting myself while collecting them! The wild garlic has also started to appear in our woods and that’s one plant I’m very confident foraging. I usually make wild garlic butter which is delicious with potatoes and one of Thomas’s favorite things to eat. We both find it very fun to be able to go out in nature, recognize a plant and then go home and make something we can eat from it. It makes me feel more connected to the land around me and self-sufficient.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-15-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51908446949_f298b7c027_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"grnshoes-2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51908750870_62462221c3_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.voriagh.com\/haut-ziema-en-coton-creme.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoriagh blouse\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IBr96t\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESondeflor skirt\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3M9Ntq2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWitches\u0026amp;Bards corset\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia “Aria” flats\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDon’t forget\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pm6RGH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVivaia\u003C\/a\u003E offers free worldwide shipping and you can get 18% off your order with my code ACH.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/4816248406583585118"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/4816248406583585118"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2022\/03\/two-early-spring-looks-with-vivaia.html","title":"Two Early Spring Looks with Vivaia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-2707522204742117572"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-31T08:00:00.042-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-31T08:00:00.219-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dark Cottagecore Brand: CostureroReal"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-3\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853085531_b45ffd39ab_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EWhile January turns most of the countryside to a bleak landscape of grey and browns, there is one magical wood near me that always stays green. The trees are towering evergreens only allowing the briefest glints of sunlight through, nearby there is a herd of fallow deer, and the woodland floor is carpeted in moss, ferns, and clovers. In winter I tend to stay very close to home; I can rarely be tempted further afield than what I can reach on foot when the weather is so cold and the days are so short, but this woodland is always worth the short drive. Wandering here is always like stepping into a fairyland, a little oasis where spring seems to always remain even in the bitterest months. I recently put on one of my folk inspired outfits and went looking for one of the few mushrooms I feel safe identifying--scarlet elf cups.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-8\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853407509_756ee89dea_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-5\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51852119782_8c0027e704_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-6-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853407159_5d876eadab_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.voriagh.com\/vala-linen-shirt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoriagh blouse\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3INTgPA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECostureroreal Mushroom Corset\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3G7PE9q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESondeflor skirt\u003C\/a\u003E, vintage boots\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-12\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853161403_afcd6b6dc6_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-13\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853407634_e24f9cc5f1_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EI'm so happy vintage-inspired bodices and corsets like this are becoming more popular because it's a style I love so much. They're really nice because they add so much personality to the simplest of outfits; I'm only wearing a white blouse and black skirt but with this bodice I feel like a someone in an old folktale (like the peasant that glimpses a passing fairy procession while out gathering herbs). This particular bodice is by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/CostureroReal?section_id=29661433\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECostureroReal\u003C\/a\u003E. It's a lovely piece because of the unique print (and they carry other fun prints as well--tartans, vining leaves, stars, chestnuts, and florals), but also the fit--it has no boning so it's very comfortable, but it also laces in the back and front so the size is super customizable. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/CostureroReal?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECostureroReal\u003C\/a\u003E also has very inclusive sizing with many of their pieces going up to a 2XL. They're also a a small women-owned company and I think their pricing is very affordable as well--definitely a brand to explore if you enjoy cottagecore fashions and fantasy inspired pieces. They have some more elaborate creations like mushroom bedecked hats, but also very wearable pieces like this bodice and gorgeous tartan skirts.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-11-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853407229_53925a7e2a_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-4\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853085556_59e2e7a25e_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EI edited these pictures with the Elderberry Preset from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aclotheshorse.format.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDark Cottagecore Pack\u003C\/a\u003E. It's my favorite pack of presets that I've ever designed and I have used it so often this winter! It was important to me to create presets that were kind to greens when editing because so often popular editing styles turn green to grey or brown and nature is so green so it always strikes me as a shame to destroy those lovely tones when editing--and my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aclotheshorse.format.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDark Cottagecore Pack\u003C\/a\u003E is on sale right now.\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-10\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51853161293_0f58259c70_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"woods-7\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51852119852_d2b56bef48_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.voriagh.com\/vala-linen-shirt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVoriagh blouse\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3INTgPA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECostureroreal Mushroom Corset\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3G7PE9q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESondeflor skirt\u003C\/a\u003E, vintage boots\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E*pictures edited with Elderberry Preset from my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aclotheshorse.format.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDark Cottagecore Preset Pack (on sale)\u003C\/a\u003E*\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/2707522204742117572"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/2707522204742117572"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2022\/01\/dark-cottagecore-brand-costureroreal.html","title":"Dark Cottagecore Brand: CostureroReal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4951540332544299382.post-2404762515629674288"},"published":{"$t":"2021-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-11-24T08:00:00.341-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"*paid collaboration*"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ethical fashion"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ootd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outfits"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Three Autumn Outfits with Vivaia Collection Boots"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-22\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51693730198_875d8629c4_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EIn the last few years I’ve tried to switch to a more ethical wardrobe; cutting out as much fast fashion as I could and investing in more sustainable brands. When shopping more mindfully certain pieces have been easier to find—I easily discovered brands that specialized in dresses and skirts in linen (one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics). Accessories have been a bit harder, one sustainable solution is to shop more secondhand so I’ve made an effort to buy vintage boots for the winter months but spring and summer flats in my style and size were a bit trickier to place. Which is why I was so excited to find Vivaia Collection this year. Classic and colorful flats that can be thrown in the wash? Yes, please! And they’re made of recycled plastic bottles? I was sold. Vivaia Collection shoes work so well with my vintage inspired outfits and help me follow my goals of shopping more sustainably. When I saw they had some new boots for autumn and winter I knew I wanted to try a pair for myself.\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-20\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51693730168_5335f6d8ad_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-17\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694140059_d407070b94_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-14-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694139529_b8b8783c17_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing old blouse \u0026amp; pinafore dress, Vivaia Tammy boot, tights\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-16\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51692665082_59abd34d7f_h.jpg\" style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-19\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694140189_929bbf9748_h.jpg\" style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI chose the classic Tammy boot in black (it also comes in brown). This lace-up style always gives me slightly Victorian vibes and I think makes it a good fit for vintage inspired outfits from a range of eras, as you can see from the three outfits I styled with these boots. The boots are made from a mix of ethically sourced wool and recycled plastic; which means they’re warm and with a soft slightly stretchy fit that molds to your feet and ankles. I found them very comfortable and the soles are anti-slip, so I had no problem wearing them out on walks through our piles of wet autumn leaves! I’ll probably wear them the most with layers of long petticoats and skirts for warmth this winter, but I think they suited this swinging sixties inspired mini dress as well. It’s been awhile since I wore one of my minis, but I still have several in my closet! This pinafore is one of my favorites that I never seem to be able to get rid of despite my preference for longer skirts these days. In fact, aside from the boots everything in this outfit is at least four or five years old. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51693459366_6975c2e4d7_h.jpg\" style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-11-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694139599_2ac8d4f1cb_h.jpg\" style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nourandthemerchant.com\/shop\/product\/nour-s0196\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENour \u0026amp; the Merchant Harvest dress\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3FABU7i\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecorset\u003C\/a\u003E, Vivaia Collection Tammy boots\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-3\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694139639_2aa56bee85_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-5-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51692664572_e6fe2a6907_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-6\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51692664677_3e0084d986_b.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"vivaia-10\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51692664777_73d91ab4c0_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EIt always feels when November rolls around everyone is ready to focus on Christmas, but autumn is still lingering and golden in my region. There’s piles of leaves building up everywhere, jackdaws coming in to roost beside our lake and the smell of peat smoke lingers over the village in the evenings. So many days are still mild enough that you can get away with a few cozy layers rather than a full coat. As long as there’s still leaves around I’ll be embracing the autumn vibes. I always like to wear the colors of the season, so \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nourandthemerchant.com\/shop\/product\/nour-s0196\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis deep orange linen\u003C\/a\u003E is one of my favorite pieces for fall. I designed it with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nourandthemerchant.com\/shop\/slow-fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENour and the Merchant\u003C\/a\u003E and wanted to make it romantic and special, but still simple enough that you can style it a few ways, like with a corset as I’m wearing here. Corsets (or stays) have definitely become one of my favorite accessories to wear this year—they just make every outfit a little bit more special. This corset also features one of my favorite paintings from a second generation Pre-Raphaelite artist; it is the Accolade by Edmund Leighton. It’s hard to see in these pictures but the painting depicts a Queen knighting a young man. Perhaps one of these days I’ll have to try to recreate that painting in a photograph. \u003Cimg alt=\"cleanup-4edddd 2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51696318143_3e1c5e8655_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cleanup-5\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51694381380_6c62938e70_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"gatehouse-4-side\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51696034731_58c0264501_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cblockquote style=\"border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote style=\"border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ewearing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nourandthemerchant.com\/shop\/product\/nour-s0197\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENour \u0026amp; the Merchant Mists chemise\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/michael-michaud.com\/products\/blackberry-pendant-single-drop?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=f6e71679b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMichael Michaud necklace\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/37cDAVh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecorset\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3nDYPZ3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinenNaive skirt\u003C\/a\u003E, Tammy boots\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"gatehouse\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51692665442_a9df5695de_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cleanup-2eddd 2\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/51696034606_0f348d7117_h.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003EThis last outfit is more of my everyday look; it might be a bit more whimsical than the 60s inspired outfit, but I love these romantic sleeves, corset, and the bold color of the skirt. It’s very peasant princess for the autumn months and that style to me always seems not too dressed up or fancy. I think some people would find this look a bit theatrical, but linen is such a practical fabric I always feel like I can wear these clothes anywhere. Linen is pretty easy to clean and layers warmly, even my Vivaia collection boots can be brushed clean if I end up wandering off the beaten path. I like the way the lace-up details on the Vivaia Tammy boots echo the lacing of the corset, it really ties the outfit together for me. We haven’t had a hard frost in our region yet so our nasturtium plant in front of the how is still quite green. It’s always such a contrast to the trees around us that are shedding their leaves right now, but soon this garden will reflect the season as well.\nP.S. If you like these boots and want to try Vivaia Collection for yourself be sure to use my code ACH for 20% off!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/2404762515629674288"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4951540332544299382\/posts\/default\/2404762515629674288"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.aclotheshorse.co.uk\/2021\/11\/three-autumn-outfits-with-vivaia.html","title":"Three Autumn Outfits with Vivaia Collection Boots"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Rebecca, A Clothes Horse"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/12224914134360638396"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuAxLKcbi-_SdTOD0Iokk366TWMFRlG79iPAEKY4FYyndFqZhGf4MZOQD2d7U53bX_iVzP4QKyrLcH1bBDVyUxrpE_LR10m8s_MAX3PJilTdzigJjiP9mVUtzZao5cLA\/s113\/IMG_8880.JPG"}}]}]}});