September 13, 2011, 4:14 am
Hey All, Patterns, textures and classic dresses Cashmere and embellishments ‘Bianca’ v’s ‘Jerry’ – new A/W’11 stories Green faux fur Black faux fur and more texture Diamonds and Pearls Classic A/W’11 colours, Black, White and Red Coast had their preview in Dublin today. I rarely have occasion to dress in something so classic, and in [...]
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September 17, 2011, 6:35 am
Hey All, Standing in a Georgian Townhouse on Merrion Square, listening to Edith Piaf is a pretty great way to spend an afternoon. Doing that with a glass of Champagne, watching the Louise Kennedy Autumn/Winter 2011 fashion show, even better. The collection is classic, luxurious, chic, elegant and retro. Most of the words you usually associate [...]
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September 20, 2011, 12:45 am
I’m developing a bit if a crush on the boyish trend for this A/W. I like the way you can either hint at it or embrace it and take it all the way. It’s rare you get to do that with trends. Right now I’m mixing it up with a 70′s-inspired flared jean. A bow, [...]
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September 26, 2011, 3:14 pm
Hey All, Gone are the days of dressing in your ‘Sunday Best’. The Sabbath is now a dress-down day for most of us. Jeans and Tshirts are the ideal uniform for long Sunday lunches and walks in the country, (or Ashtown in my case). It’s about as close to the country as I get to [...]
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October 12, 2011, 1:30 pm
Hello Strangers! Karen Millen: the high-end, High Street store known for its classic pieces and quality tailoring with edgy hardware; creates pieces that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere on the High Street. I always think of Karen Millen as the shop that the senior girl in the office shops at. The girl who you not [...]
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October 17, 2011, 5:49 am
Hello All, I hadn’t really thought about winter hats before I saw this vintage sheepskin one. I love the bond-girl look that you get with it. Cream jumpers are pretty big for A/W’11, I like the slightly puffed shoulders and extra long cuffs of this one. It makes it really feminine and unique. The shorts [...]
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October 21, 2011, 8:54 am
Hello, Pucker Up. Inspired by the antique market on Portobello Road (London), Lulu Guinness has created her largest collection to date. Themed ‘Bric-a-Brac’, the S/S’12 collection incorporates ideas drawn from cameras, books, old postcards and travel guides. The iconic Lips Clutch has been given a S/S’12 makeover with padded snake skin and Swarovski crystals-encrusted designs, [...]
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October 28, 2011, 3:30 am
Dear Lord, Dear Santa more like… I’m a pretty big fan of Mary Katrantzou. (Here and Here). Image via According to Elleuk.com, a ‘leaked’ photograph of a dress from the Mary Katrantzou for Topshop S/S’12 collection has appeared on-line this morning. Though, according to Elle.com it was Mary Katrantzou herself who tweeted the image. Interestingly [...]
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October 31, 2011, 11:53 am
Happy Halloween All, Last Friday, I dashed into Brown Thomas to get a sneak peek at what Christian Louboutin has in store (pun fail) for us next season. After 20 years of making them, his red-soled shoes are some of the most iconic, talked about footwear in fashion; his S/S’12 collection also includes some pretty [...]
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November 8, 2011, 2:45 pm
Hello, Not that I need an excuse to post about beautifully crafted designer pieces, but Brown Thomas opened up their Christmas Marvel Room last week. It’s basically the perfect Christmas wish-list, which I gather is the whole point. All the exclusive and limited edition Alexander McQueen pieces, and Chanel‘s €5,350 gold and silver python bags [...]
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November 14, 2011, 1:58 pm
Hello All, All that glitters… I feel like a magpie at the moment. Anything shiny or sparkly and I want it. I bought this kimono in a charity shop and even though it feels like I’m wearing a post-marathon foil blanket, I love it. Any excuse and I’ve thrown it on. Kimono, Thrifted Dress, H&M [...]
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November 21, 2011, 12:50 am
Hi all, Here’s few highlights from the COS S/S’12 preview, shown in Dublin last week. Blues and greens were key colours and dresses came in various guises, all unique but quintessentially COS. 50′s inspired Padded bodice and cut-outs Rough-edged & backless Sheer back and exposed zip Full-length, backless and sheer (perfection) Yours, Whisty Xx COS [...]
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November 22, 2011, 12:50 am
Hi all, The high street stores are showcasing and previewing their Spring / Summer 2012 collections. Most recently in to visit Dublin were COS and Whistles. Before I saw the collection, I wouldn’t really consider myself a Whistles customer, but having seen highlights from the collection, I can say I’m definitely sold. There were two [...]
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November 23, 2011, 12:25 pm
Hi All, Aside from (unbiased) opinion, ‘Street Style’ photographs are one of the most significant elements of fashion and style blogs. They’re my favourite part of other writers’ blogs and style posts are the most fun and the most stressful part of my own blog. It’s a conversation that I often have with other personal-style [...]
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November 30, 2011, 7:36 am
Hi All, From Brick Lane to Temple Bar… Last week Public Beware opened a new boutique in Dublin. The venue, spread over two floors, is a great space; all exposed brick and beams with simple lighting and storage fittings. Public Beware is a British fashion label, which began in London’s East End in 2002; the [...]
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December 1, 2011, 9:00 am
Hi All, Time to open up the first door of your advent calendar! To celebrate December 1st and the date when it’s OK to feel festive and Christmassy, we’ve gone all dreamy with the ballet inspired Christmas windows in Brown Thomas, Dublin. The only Christmas windows worth looking at in Dublin in my humble opinion. [...]
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December 7, 2011, 6:17 am
Hi All, Penneys (Primark) showcased its early Spring / Summer ’12 collection last week in Dublin. It is a pretty large and varies collection, as you’d expect from Penneys; this part of the S/S’12 collection will be in store between now and late February. It comprises some great print designs – see the (amazing) cars, [...]
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December 9, 2011, 2:00 pm
Hello All, Apart from exclaiming, ‘Oh Holy **** it’s cold!’ I haven’t really got much to report today. I’ve looked out at winter, while curled up on the couch, under a blanket, writing all afternoon. Dressing for cold weather has been a slow learning curve for me, but I’ve finally realised that to keep warm [...]
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December 16, 2011, 11:31 am
Hi! All the retro inspiration of both runway and street style over the last few seasons has translated into some interesting High Street collections. River Island‘s S/S’12 collection is a mash-up of ’90′s RnB culture and Versace – inspired pieces Vs 60′s Chelsea Girl and psychedelic prints. Makes me want to dress like Salt’n'Pepa and [...]
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December 20, 2011, 12:10 am
Sometimes you’ve just got to get in the festive spirit. This time last year we were knee-deep in snow and even Dublin airport was struggling with the Christmassy weather. This year however, Dublin is looking positively un-Christmasssy, I reckon people aren’t even putting up Christmas decorations at home as much either. Having tried and failed [...]
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