TRAVEL | London, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick, oh my!

Last month, I got the amazing chance to explore London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle with my friends and classmates. It was a school, English-focused weekend trip; English is my all-time favourite subject, so a trip dedicated to Shakespeare was the dream getaway...

OUTFIT | West Side Story

♫ "I like to be in America! Okay by me in Ameeer-i-ca!" ♫

That doesn't reflect everyone's feelings in the USA right now does it?

TRAVEL | Skiing in Auron

I began my 2017 skiing in the winter wonderland of Auron, France - there couldn't have been a more ideal way to spend the new year than with my family and snow!

Quick Queen of Quirk Fact of the Day:

Did you know my first ever blogpost was about skiing?

(Don't try and look for it; it's long gone).

LIFE | Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017

2016. What a year! While it was unfortunately a very dramatic, terrifying, and sad year for the world in politics, violence and global issues, I myself had a fantastic year. It was packed with many ups rather than downs. 

I learned, changed and experienced a lot. 

OUTFIT | Christmas Day

As usual, this year's Christmas was a good one, well spent with my loved ones...

It's mad to think I've documented all of my Christmases since 2012. How much I've changed since then! My Christmas Day was just as wonderful as all those previous. Mum cooked a delicious dinner, I received lovely gifts and I had a laugh with my family. 

OUTFIT | Sweet December Song

How is it already Christmas on Sunday?! I feel like time always flies for me in December. It's such a busy month; exams, shopping, preparation for the 25th. Sometimes I forget to sit back and relax...

There are numerous things that are still lingering on my to-do list, especially now that I'm pretty much on my Christmas holidays. Presents to buy, videos to film, my room to clean (and hopefully re-do), homework to do, skiing gear to purchase and organise... wait, homework?! Is it not a crime to assign school work over the holidays?

TRAVEL | My Weekend Getaway to Nice, France

For a November weekend, I visited the beautiful city of Nice in France. After spending three days there exploring, shopping and cycling around, I must admit it was a pretty 'nice' weekend...

I couldn't resist making that pun!

This trip was way over a month ago, and that shows how behind I am with everything Queen of Quirk. Despite this, I feel a burning need to share with you my wonderful experience in the city through the many photos and videos I took.

OUTFIT | As Happy as the Happy Pear

Recently, I went to the Happy Pear in Greystones with my sister. I love this café / restaurant: the food is so delicious but also super good for you, and the people are always, excuse the pun, happy. 

OUTFIT | Magpie Magazine Launch

Magpie is a new Irish magazine that hit the shelves at the start of this month. Filled from front to back with fashion and quality articles, Magpie will definitely be a monthly buy for me. I was lucky to be invited to their launch event in House, Dublin on the 31st August, one day before the magazine's release.

OUTFIT | Goodbye Summer, and Long Hair

There are no holiday or festival snapchat stories bombarding my feed anymore, heatwave weeks are turning into cloudy days, and I'm buried in homework every night; I think summer 2016 is well and truly over!