Neon Pink

One of my favorite parts about living in Ireland's cold climate was coming up with fun new ways to layer pieces. I got a great deal on this sweater from Penny's (a discount chain store in Ireland) and thought it looked almost exactly like this sweater from Madewell...just a whole lot cheaper :) However, the tan color of the sweater looked a little weird against my skin tone. So, I layered my chambray underneath to add a contrasting color. Plus, when its 40 degrees out...layers are always a good idea. Finally, I topped it off with my light cropped trench coat. Even though my trench is light on its own, it makes the perfect outer layer for most cold weather outfits. It's a great basic to have in my closet, and I'm hoping I'll still get some wear out of it during this California winter.

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Outfit Details:

Coat—Anthropologie "Patched Surplus Jacket" | Sweater—Penny's (similar) | Chambray—Anthropologie "Washed Denim Buttondown" (shop) | Jeans—Urban Outfitters (shop) | Boots—Nordstrom BP

Scottish Snapshots

My scruffy man. He definitely passed as a local with that red hair of his :)

A view of Old Town from the Calton Hill lookout point.

It's no wonder Edinburgh Castle was never attacked...

Andrew on top of the National Monument of Scotland.

Our good friends Meng and Jason :)

A wonderful mix of old and new...

This happened a lot.

A magically eerie graveyard near Calton Hill

You know something is funny when it gives me a double chin...

These snapshots sum up my weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland. I was able to roam the city, visit Edinburgh Castle, explore old graveyards, climb Calton Hill, and spend time with good friends.

Edinburgh is a gem, and definitely worth visiting if you are traveling around the UK!

Calton Hill

Even though I have so many florals, I couldn't resist this dress! I bought it for my study abroad program's Thanksgiving dinner, but decided to get more wear out of it by remixing it the next morning.  I made it more casual by layering my chambray shirt on top, and wearing a thermal underneath for warmth. My favorite part of the dress is that the floral print is almost like a photograph, rather than just a sketch of flowers. I also loved the cut of it, with its retro high neckline and tucked waist.

These photos were taken on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. The public park (seriously...I can't believe this is what parks are like in Scotland!) had amazing views of the city and of Arthur's Seat hill. I will be posting more travel photos from it soon :)

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Outfit Details:

Dress—H&M (similar) | Chambray—Anthropologie "Washed Denim Buttondown" (shop)

Scarf—Forever 21 (similar) | Bag—Fossil (shop) | Boots—Marks & Spencer (similar)