Style July 19, 2016
Ring Of Kerry
Outfit Details:
Barbour Coat (currently on sale here, more sizes available here), Ralph Lauren Sweater, Gap Shirt, Sézane Skirt, Hunter Boots, Patagonia Backpack, Ray Ban Sunglasses
I’ve finally been able to get through all the images from our Ring of Kerry day in Ireland. There were so many of them, I’ve been putting it off for weeks and weeks, but I’m excited to finally have it done! The Ring of Kerry was one of the places we were most looking forward to visiting when we booked our trip to Ireland. In our initial itinerary, we had both the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula stuffed into one day. We were grateful we didn’t take this route, since it took us 10 hours to complete the Ring of Kerry alone. We originally read that it would only take about 5 hours for normal tourists, but we are definitely not normal. Driving the Ring of Kerry was like being a kid in a candy store. Our eyes would light up as we stumbled upon a new offshoot from the main highway road. Luckily we had our “parents”, Carly and Garrett there by our side to control our wanderlust and remind us what we could realistically handle in a day.
Looking back on all of our road trip adventures, each day seemed to follow the exact same trajectory. We would start off early in the day, super excited, jumping at the first glimpse of something pretty, and would commit a little too much time to it. This pattern would repeat itself at every new spot until we were way behind schedule, and then we would scramble to finish the day. Thankfully, towards the end of the trip, we finally learned to create time buffers and set timers so that we could maintain a more reasonable schedule.
Even if you’ve never been to Ireland, you may have heard the tales of how narrow the roads are. This was especially true on the Ring of Kerry drive. We headed out early in the morning from our hotel near Kenmare (Sheen Falls Lodge), driving clockwise (tour buses have to drive counter clockwise, so this strategy helps ensure you don’t get stuck behind them. On a drive this beautiful you don’t want to be stuck looking at the back of a bus the entire time). Within 15 or 20 minutes, we saw a turnout spot where a couple other cars were parked. We stopped, threw on our Hunter boots and took a dirt path down to some pretty tidepools. Just looking at these photos instantly took me back! We were so excited and I miss it so much already.
Our next major stop, which was our longest of the day was, Derrynane Beach. The wind was howling and our hair was flying everywhere, but the sun shining. We could tell it was more of a local’s beach because people were wearing shorts, some were swimming, and almost everyone had a dog. We spent a good hour and half there exploring. So much time, in fact, that the tide came in and became so high that we had to climb along the rocks to get back to our car. Luckily we had our rain boots on, but other less fortunate people were getting pretty wet.
Look at those cuties! I wish we didn’t live across the country from each other. They truly are a special pair and Thomas and I feel so lucky to have them as friends. This was our second trip together but definitely not our last. P.S. Carly recently launched her new site and it looks amazing! I was lucky enough to get a few sneak peeks during the process and was so excited for her. I couldn’t think of anything more Carly & TCP!
Once back to the car, we knew we needed to make up for lost time. We set our sites on Waterville, where we planned to eat lunch. We settled on the only place that looked somewhat busy, had a quick (but delicious) fish and chips, and got back on the road. We first drove to Kerry’s Most Spectacular Cliffs, which were truly spectacular. Off in the distance you could see Skellig Michael, now famous for its role in the final scene of the most recent Star Wars movie. You can actually take a tour out to the island, with most tours leaving from Portmagee.
Our next stop was Ballycarbery Castle close to the town of Cahersiveen. This small castle was incredibly fun to explore. The ruins were filled with hidden passages and staircases everywhere. It makes for a pretty awesome photo backdrop! Since it was later in the day, it wasn’t packed with tourists, which we were grateful for.
To end our day, we drove all the way back to Killarney for dinner. It was a Sunday with a bank holiday on Monday, so the town was alive with activity. Restaurants were packed, the streets were filled with people, and the bars were buzzing with sounds of Irish music and people chattering over their pints of Guinness. We enjoyed a nice dinner, and, had it not been for our 10 hours of exploring and energy levels on empty, we would have loved to have stayed for a drink and some music. Instead, we made the 30 minute drive back to our hotel at Sheen Falls, built a fire in the fireplace, and had tea and chocolates which we had picked up in Killarney. We were all suppose to work that evening, but we ended up chatting way past midnight, getting excited for the day to follow.
The weather in Ireland may not be the best one, but it’s responsible for those breath-taking landscapes. I lived in Ireland for 9 months and I fell in love with places like Kilkenny and Giant’s Causeway. I hope to go back and continue exploring it some day.
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Everything looks sooo beautiful! This post gave me a serious case of itchy feet… I miss a getaway like this. Thanks for sharing such breathtaking photos! :)
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Beautifully captured
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Beautiful place and perfect looks.
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Looks straight out of a period drama movie! I love ruins like that one. There’s something magical about it! <3
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Cute pictures, love your outfit too :) Sophie x
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Such a beautiful place! <3
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Perfect photos as always ;)
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LOVE YOU JULIA!!! ?
Ohh the first shot is so so lovely!!! <3
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So lovely landscapes and adorable couple pics!
Today on the blog a comfy outfit mixing Summer trends…with very special accessories!! ;)
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Breathtaking! I’ve been to Ireland but not this part. Have to go! Gorgeous shots!
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I actually worked at SFL for four months when I was 17! Brings back so many memories!! Did you enjoy your stay? So excited to see more of this trip! xo
Ireland looks so beautiful. It’s on my list of places to go.
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I’m booking my trip to Ireland this week, I’m so excited to see all the castles haha x
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Your outfit is so quintessentially Irish! Great pics and you and Thomas are so cute!!
xo, Carey
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What a beautiful place! You look amazing as always!♥
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amazing photos! i’d love to go to Ireland one day
xx
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Beautiful pictures Julia! Looks as though the wind was blowing a gale but the views are spectacular!
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I love to see images of old castles. It makes me think about how much history passed through their walls. Love this post!
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you guys are too cute! this literally looks like a ralph lauren ad!
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Such beautiful photos . . . Beauty is indeed all around us! Fantastique! :)
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This place looks gorgeous! And this outfit has me so excited for cooler temps and fall!!
xo – Marianne
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Omg it looks amazing there! I can totally see how you can commit easily to the first spot. I’m sure there’s so many amazing things to see!
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How fun! Such beautiful pictures. We went to Ireland recently however, didn’t have time to visit this area. Looks like we really should have!
xx – Kristy
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Such a beautiful place! It’s great to have friends that are so great to travel with, it makes the experience that much better!!
xo Bryn
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Love these pictures!
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Your photos are simply stunning!
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Breathtaking nature photos!!! You two look so sweet!!
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I love that jacket on you! Wow I want to visit there so badly!
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Love this look, and the photos are stunning!
xx Hannah
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What an amazing day! Ireland is just too beautiful and everywhere you look there is a view so it is hard not to get off schedule
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Wow stunning photos! Looks like you all had such an amazing trip together. Loving that little denim skirt, too.
xo, Holly
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I absolutely love this look and love how you style your hunter boots!
xo Laura Leigh
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I’m obsessed with that Barbour Coat! I love the color too perfect for fall.
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Love the photos you got! We are planning a mini romantic getaway road trip to Ireland in the fall and I’ll be adding all of these places to my list!
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Ireland is so gorgeous!! I love your jacket and that skirt!!
While I was up late last night scrolling Thomas’ instagram, I have to say his caption are so sweet about you :)
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Such gorgeous photos! I love the mucky Hunter boots and that you encountered some rain! How very “Ireland”! ;) Such beautiful landscape, and how wonderful to spend that time with friends. Love it, girly!
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what a gorgeous place! and your outfit is perfect!
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Love that Thomas is in some pictures!
Goodness that place looks gorgeous!! I would take a trip like that over a sunny beach any day actually. Beautiful pics!!
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What a fun trip! Looks like an amazing time filled with very stylish people <3
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What a beautiful country! Love your photos!
Kari
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Time buffers for travelling is so important lmao but I can understand the ambition in sticking several things in a day. I love that you switch into a pair of Hunter boots depending on the condition and I strangely love the scarf you’re wearing. Definitely would depend on the rest of the outfit but I think it works great with yours. Especially with the jacket and the top.
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Wow these photos are stunning!! The first one is so cute :)
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Absolutely love these pictures! Ireland looks gorgeous, & your outfit is too cute!
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Beautiful location! You look great!
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Gorgeous photos! Ireland is one of the places that I would love to visit!
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Gorgeous, my friends are visiting the castles as we speak. One day I will go :D You both look lovely!
xx
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Such cute photos of you two!
Love,
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I love this outfit! I saw it on your instagram weeks ago and fell in love; I picked up the skirt ASAP! Love seeing your vacation shots, they make me want to go exploring so bad!!
xx Victoria
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Beautiful!
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Wow, such beautiful pictures!! Definitely adding this to my bucket list!
xx
Laura
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Wow this looks so dreamy! My husband’s dream vacation is Ireland, and this makes me want to jump on that asap. Thanks for sharing!
XO
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Your outfit is perfect for Ireland- love the scarf!
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You two are seriously adorable! I am loving that scarf – these pictures are seriously straight out of a magazine! Amazing how green and lush the landscape is x
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I just followed you guys on Snap – and I must say ya’ll are too cute!! I’m also loving the skirt + rain boots combo!
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Beautiful photos! Looks like you had an amazing time with your friends!
Polly
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It looks so amazing there! I love your Barbor!!
xo
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Beautiful views!!
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Wow, these pictures are breathtaking! So green and beautiful :)
xx, Hannah
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Such beautiful photographs like always! Can you do a post about how you plan our your trips financially?
Hope you are doing well!
Love,
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These pictures are all so lovely! x
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Ahhh! This make me want to visit Ireland. Gorgeous photos.
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Love this Barbour jacket and how you paired it with a denim skirt! So chic. xx
These pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your travel experiences! Love to see them! Of course, your outfit is so cute! =)
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Trips with friends are the most special ones I know of- they are filled with such laughter and fun. Keep exploring together :)
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I haven’t been to the Ring of Kerry since I was younger and now realizing that I need to go back!
Very nice photos !
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I would LOVE to visit Ireland! Your trip looks beyond incredible. The scenery is so lush and green, so different from Southern California! Hope you had a wonderful time.
xx, Amy
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Wow, Ireland is sooooo beautiful!! And romantic!! I really loved your snaps and photos on instagram back then, but I really love to see everything again! Thank you for sharing! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Wow! Such a beautiful place. I need to add this to my travel bucket list!
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Beautiful photos! That area looks lovely! I love your outfit too – that skirt!
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Love your outfit and the stories. 10 hours of exploring is insane!
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Love your Husband photography. Well done
LOVED Ireland and driving around! but yes the roads are very narrow haha. beautiful photos!
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These photos are stunning and I can not wait until I go to Ireland in October!
xx Kelly
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sounds like you had an amazing trip! and i love your outfit(: it’s making me crave fall fashion! (and it’s around 90 degrees here)
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So beautifull post, Julia!!!
Kerry is one of my favourite places in the world. Our family owns businesses/houses in cahersiveen and we used to spend every summer there. Perfect! These photos make me miss it so much. It looks wonderful :)
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Simply stunning! I have adored every single one of your Ireland pictures xx Audrey
Just stunning! What an incredible trip.
xoxo
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I LOVE your plaid scarf. Cute outfit–perfect for travel!
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Love these pic! Looks so beautiful!!
XO Brittany Pillard
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These photos are GORGEOUS! I wish I could hop and a plane right now and go to Ireland. I love all of your travel guides/posts.
xo Jessica
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What a fun trip! I love these photos!
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Where where where can we find that scarf?! So cute. Love this post. So glad you liked Ireland! I can’t wait to go back!
xx, Tyler
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Gorgeous! Ireland is my favorite place in the world. It makes me so happy to see these beautiful pictures. http://www.chasingbelle.com
Beautiful pictures, Julia! Sounds like Hunter boots were a good choice for your adventure that day, but I’ve also noticed you wore them in the English countryside as well. I don’t have a pair but plan on making the investment. Would you recommend them for long days of sightseeing and travel? Do they start to hurt your feet or get uncomfortable?
Thanks!
I love that you guys are so adventurous in your travels! This looked beautiful!
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These photos are dreamy! Also, love your denim skirt.
Best,
Candace
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wow beautiful pics!! and pretty look!
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You guys are such a cute couple!! This outfit gets me so excited for fall and looks amazing on you!
I can’t wait to go to Ireland some day, these photos are amazing!!
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These photos look incredible! Love your cute outfit – perfect for the greenery and the castle backdrops! Totally agree that my hunter boots are also a lifesaver – I always make it a point to bring them on trips where it might be wet and muddy (and have convinced many a styling client to get a pair!)
xo,
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