Style June 20, 2016
Gap of Dunloe & Dingle
Outfit Details:
On Julia- Serena & Lily Dress (last seen here), Dubarry Sweater (similar color here), Hunter Boots, Scarf (bought in Ireland at Kevin & Howlin in Dublin), Ray Ban Sunglasses
On Carly– Burberry Trench, Brooks Brothers Dress, Hunter Boots
If there is one theme of today’s post, it’s green! Ireland was by far the greenest place we’ve ever visited, as we expected it to be, but the deep viridescent shades still shocked us throughout the trip. The landscapes are also strikingly gorgeous, whether we had blue skies and sunshine or overcast and dreary, they were as dramatic as depicted in pictures we had seen before visiting. It’s hard not to want to get out of the car every few minutes to wander down a curious path or follow a river to see where it goes.
Our hotel in Kerry (Sheen Falls near Kenmare) was properly situated for exploring this beautiful area of Ireland. We’d wanted to tack on the Gap of Dunloe onto our Ring of Kerry excursion day (post still to come), but we exhausted all of our time and energy earlier in the day. So, we packed up the car a bit earlier the next morning and set off through the mountain pass destined for the Gap of Dunloe. The drive up was beautiful, but once we reached the summit and took in the view below, we were awestruck.
The Gap Of Dunloe (located in Killarney National Park) is a mountain valley that was carved out by glaciers 2 million years ago. Left in the valley are 5 lakes at varying altitudes with steady streams between them. Staring down the Gap we noticed a horse drawn carriage called a trap, carrying 4 people up the hill. One after another followed, which made the navigation of the one car wide road a bit difficult to say the least!
Many visitors that make it to the southwest of Ireland often find themselves with the choice of spending a day driving the Ring of Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula. Unable to decide between the two we did the Ring of Kerry one day and the Dingle Peninsula the next day. Dingle was one of our favorite towns we visited and it’s easy to see why! We loved walking through the colorful, windy streets where we stopped at one of the many fish & chips spots for lunch, followed by ice cream at Murphy’s (a must!). We could have spent a few hours just popping into different stores (we did stop in a delicious candy store/bakery for sweets for the road) and exploring the town, but we were quickly off to the next stop.
If I’m going to suggest one item to bring to Ireland, it would be Hunter boots! I love my Hunter boots and wear them all the time. My first pair were the Original Tall but on our trip to Alaska last year, Carly completely sold me on the Tour style. I’ve talked about them on the blog before, but they’re so great for traveling because they’re lighter and packable, which also makes them more ideal for wearing all day.
If you make it to the Gap of Dunloe you’re bound to come across the Wishing Bridge, a gorgeous stone bridge that crosses a stream. The bridge is appropriately named as it’s said that wishes made on the bridge are bound to come true!
We made it to some cliffs near Dunquin (seen above) when we were looking for a particular spot but couldn’t find it. That’s the great thing about Ireland, if we were looking for something but fell short, there was always something else waiting in our path. We finished our full day with a few more hours of driving, eventually making it to Gregan’s Castle Hotel, our beautiful hotel near the Cliffs of Moher, which I’ll be sharing more of soon!
Ireland is gorgeous!! And agreed, Hunters are a must.
Katie X
Pepper & Piper
Those little shops are adorable and that scarf is a great find!
Jamie
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So stunning! Amazing how vibrant and green it is, even during a dreary day. I love the photo of the sheep on the road! Very cool. I would love to get out there at some point (and my boyfriend would LOVE the golfing). I love the muted neutrals of the scarf and the shape of the skirt! As always, a timeless look on you! x Shannon
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Absolutely stunning location! I love the Hunter boots with that look. Beautiful pics!!
~Krisztina
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The wishing bridge sounds so cool! All of these photos are breathtaking! :)
Rachel
Simply Rachel Nicole
What an adorable place, I love all of the cute shops
xo
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I can’t get over how gorgeous these pictures are!
xo, Carey
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Hi Julia! You’ve been always a true inspiration since I discovered your blog a couple of years ago!
PD: cute pic the last one with your loved one!
Happy summer!
Isabel
m a r i q u i t i n a
It’s SO green there! The photos are gorgeous, but I bet it was even more beautiful in person!! Thanks for sharing a peek into your Ireland getaway. :)
Jess
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Ireland has some of the most beautiful landscapes! I love your outfits and how you managed to match each other during the whole trip :)
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Ireland is so beautiful and green. I like how you have word the dress as a skirt and the Hunter boots go so well with the look and location.
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Wow, breathtaking pictures!!! Ireland is certainly on my list of places to visit.
Love the look of Hunter boots with a flowy white skirt.
Red Lipstick Optional
Love your outfit, you look beautiful! xo♥
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Gorgeous photos! Ireland is so beautiful! Plus I love that outfit!
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Those views are absolutely stunning! Ireland is on my wishlist for places to visit soon, and these photos just reinforce my desire to go! I love your Hunter boots. I have been following you for a while and love all the ways you style them!
PS I am subscribed to your email list but for some reason did not receive an email this morning about this post. Just letting you know!
xx Victoria
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Ireland is so gorgeous, especially all the green! I love your outfit (as always), and it was so smart of you to wear wellies!
Angelina Is | Bloglovin’
Ahhh Ireland is one for the bucket list! I love how you wore the wellies.
Life is just Rosie
That first picture! I die for that. the colors are insane and the contrast is gorgeous! Thomas really killed this setting!
xox
Krista
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What an adorable look – I love how you layered over that dress and the Hunters were definitely a good idea!
xx Kelly
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What gorgeous photos!
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Love the photos, stories, and the updates to your layout! x
Jen | affecionada
Unreal! So gorgeous!
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Hi Julia and Thomas… I know you had said that there was so much to do in Ireland and not enough time, how long would you suggest spending there? I am planning on going to Ireland early next year. Thanks for you help :)
xx Carla
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Keep these Ireland pictures coming! It makes me so nostalgic. That green is just too beautiful! http://www.chasingbelle.com
I am hands down in love with that sweater and dress combo! Such stunning photos of Ireland – keep ’em coming :D
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What a gorgeous place!
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Can’t ask for a more beautiful setting.
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My family home is in Kerry. While I currently live in Spain I have to admit your beautiful photos as making me very homesick.
Photo #7 and 27 on Dingle peninsula, the little peaks jutting out into the sea are called locally “the seven sisters”. It’s so quirky it always makes me smile. Beautiful pictures Julia. Thank you for sharing
Love the look! Lovely pics! xx
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The landscape is so beautiful! I guess the Hunters was the right choice!!
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Beautiful photographs!!
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It looks like a place out of a fairytale! The town is so charming! And the boots are amazing, just perfect for this day
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How pretty!
Definitely on my travel bucket list!
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LOVE that outfit! And the scenery is just amazing :)
xoxo
Cassidy
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What a stunning country! I can’t get over how green it is!
Kari
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I’m going to Scotland in August and was debating on taking my Hunters, but now I’m definitely packing them! Thanks for the recommendation!
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I love how you paired your scarf with your outfit! I would never imagine wearing a scarf in the middle of June, but I guess weather is colder there in Ireland :)
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Le paysage est magnifique !
This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to hear the full details of your itinerary. I’m in the middle of planning my own trip to Ireland and there are so many choices it feels impossible! Did you consider the Beara Peninsula at all? I’ve been trying to decide between the Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula but it’s a tough choice. The Dingle Peninsula also looks great and I’d like to stay one night in Dingle so would probably be able to fit that in.
You are definitely making me dream of a trip to Ireland now! I also love my Hunter boots :) Living in Cornwall, where it rains A LOT, they come in use more than I’d probably like :P
stunning images..love your outfit <3
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Gorgeous photos Julia! Dingle looks like a dream!
-Maggie http://www.thatgirlmags.com
Hey Julia, excited to see your Ireland itinerary. My husband and I are going in December (brr, it’s gonna be cold) and would love to see your full trip. x
I love your blog posts and photos! I think I read a post about the cameras you use on your trips. Are you also planning on writing something about the editing process? Great job to you both and happy travels :)
Estou completamente apaixonada pelo seu blog. É muito maravilhoso aqui, estou já há dias vasculhando cada post e vendo suas fotos maravilhosas. Amei <3