Sweeter Than Fiction // Outfit Post

So, in recent news, my grandmother and great-aunt Linda are visiting this week from Knoxville! Yesterday we all piled into my mom's car and took them to see some of the quintessential Southport spots-- including the waterfront park, where I'm sitting in the picture below.

 

I rarely ever do this, but I changed three times over the course of the day yesterday. I wore a dress and a denim jacket to church, changed into a t-shirt and shorts when we got home, and then changed again before going out in the evening. Anyway... eventually I ended up in this sleeveless sweater by Scott Taylor, my dark denim shorts, and faux leather flip-flops, along with the beaded necklace my uncle got my mom in Afghanistan and my prescription sunglasses. So everything worked out.

 

My dad called me a blonde Jackie the other day and I am still basking in the glow... :) My inspiration for this outfit came from some pictures of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O on island vacations... they even made casual wear look chic! You can check out my Pinterest boards of Jackie here and Audrey here.

 

Silly faces to brighten the mood :)

 

 

I hope your week is starting off well! As usual, your thoughts are more than welcome in the comments....

 

xoxo,

 

Ireland

 

 

Outfit Credits:

Sweater- Scott Taylor, borrowed

Shorts- ZCO via Belk

Shoes- Sonoma, borrowed

Necklace- ?, borrowed

Sunglasses- Dr. Bizer's?*

*(IDK for sure... they are labeled Aztec Suns but I don't know if that's the style or the brand)

 

 

Title Credit:
"Sweeter Than Fiction" by Taylor Swift

 



 

 

 

June 2014 Photoblog

Here's what my month has looked like so far:

 

Performing with gcStudents youth band at the Treehouse.... twice! :) {See here}

Helping my dad with a few business presentations.



Hanging out with Mom and Jeffrey downtown.

Doing artwork underneath a gazebo in Southport. (This is obviously the before picture!:) )

 

So... what have you been up to this month?

 



The Battles We Lose

It's that time of week again.... Happy Music Monday! Today I have my newest original music video to share with you guys. It's called "The Battles We Lose" and it's about turning adversity into something that makes us stronger.

The Battles We Lose

 

 

 

If you're so inclined, please subscribe to my YouTube channel!

 

Thanks for watching :) Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
 

 

~Ireland

Stronger.

I have lost some of my shine in the whole growing-up process. Who hasn't? I am way more confused and skeptical than I used to be. My heart has been bruised. My confidence has been shaken. I have been so full of fear that for a while my life was more about getting through than living.

But there is this beautiful thing called healing. God is healing all my scars and making me stronger. He is restoring me. And while the hard times aren't fun, in the end God is going to make me more whole than I ever was.

He wants to do the same for you. He wants to make you stronger.

You just have to let him.


 

To Be Treasured

 

 

Today, my 5-year-old brother Jeffrey went on his first canoeing trip, and I think it's safe to say he had a blast. For me, it was the first time I can remember ever feeling competent with an oar, so... I guess I'm improving :)

 

 

Being on the water reminded me so much of the summers my family used to spend at the lake when we lived in Tennessee. All the happy details resurfaced:

 

Tall, frosty glasses of milk served at the restaurant on the dock.

 

 Tubing with Reise and Emmy.

 

Feeling the warm sun and cool water against my skin.

 

The occasional ride on a Jet-Ski.

 

Being surrounded by the love of family and friends.

 

 

 

At fourteen, I am far from an adult, but as I'm growing up, I have found that I don't enjoy life to the fullest. But I want that to change. I want to treasure both the beautiful God-details in my past and my present.

 

 

Versatile Blogger Award

This was awarded to me by Abigail at Sweeter Gets the Journey ... Thanks, Abigail!

There are 2 rules:
List 7 facts about yourself.

Pass the award on to a few other deserving blogs.

 

So, without further ado...

 

1. I tend to gravitate to the color pink.
2. I have been outside of the U.S. three times-- once to Dublin and twice to the Caribbean.
3. I love Nancy Rue.
4. My favorite fiction book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
5. My first concert was at Thompson-Boiling Arena to see Taylor Swift's Speak Now Tour.
6. I found a cute tee that says "Jesus Is My Rock & That's How I Roll" on Pinterest and thought it was awesome.
7. I am currently wearing a purple t-shirt and sheep-printed pajama pants.

I am passing this award on to Jill at The Wizard of Odds and Ends, Sarah at All Things Vintage, and Paige at Sunday Best and All the Rest.

Man, it sure feels like awards season!:)

xoxo,

 

Ireland

Happy Father's Day!

 

Daddy,

 

You make sure everyone in our family has what they need, you love us

THIS MUCH

and you understand the artistic, slightly irrational side of me. For this and everything else, I thank you. I love you to the moon and back.

 

Happy Father's Day.

 

 

Love,

Ireland