January 29th, 2010
Who said pink was just for girls? This season the boys also get a chance to enjoy the mouth-watering sorbet colours gracing catwalks.
The spring summer collection from Hackett London evokes escape to sand-swept terrains and summer in all its glory. Natural fabrics play a key role in the collection with garment dyed linens and cottons printed with floral patterns and motifs. The cut is also more streamlined, without being skinny, harking back to 1950’s style.
Hackett have taken key sartorial elements from vintage sports and reinvented them with twists of modern luxury – the result is a collection that is masculine while being fun at the same time, proving the adage that ‘fashion fades, style remains’.
Tags: 1950's, hackett, london, menswear, pink, streamline
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January 28th, 2010
Colour is King this spring and one of the easiest ways to inject a splash of colour into any outfit is the addition of a colourful timepiece.The latest watch collection from Juicy Couture is without question an array of mouth-watering pieces, sure to brighten up any look for the season ahead. With a focus on bright pinks, ruby reds, daring yellows and burnt oranges, they’ll really inject a sense of fun into any spring outfit.
From embellished girlie style to diamante-encrusted glam, Juicy Couture’s new range of watches offers something for every fashion-conscious lady. With prices from just €89, they are well worth checking out. Available in Jewelery stores nationwide.
Tags: juicy couture, time pieces, watches
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January 27th, 2010
Pastels are one of the big trends in colour this year with delicious ice-cream shades on all kinds of fabric featuring heavily on spring summer catwalks including Burberry, Christopher Kane, Chanel and Marc Jacobs to name just a few.
GANT has gotten in on the pastel action and has drawn inspiration from Italy & the zestful Italian way of life. The result is a collection of modern casual wear with a European flare, reminiscent of the effortless glamour of an Italian ‘60’s movies – think the narrow streets of romantic Rome to the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast.
‘Sporty elegance’ is the essence of the ‘New Nautical’ range which I must admit I’m quite drawn to for summer.
Tags: 10, 2010, burberry, chanel, christopher kane, gant, italian, italy, Marc Jacobs, pastals, spring, ss10, summer
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January 26th, 2010
Probably best known for her role in RTE mockumentary Dan & Becs, actress and journalist Holly White gained her foundation in Trinity College before embarking on a Fashion Journalism degree in London. Since then she has worked for the illustrious Vogue and Tatler while contributing to the fashion pages of the Irish Independent Weekend magazine and Irish Times as both as stylist and journalist. Voted one of Ireland’s ‘most stylish women’ by Image magazine, we sat down with the multi-talented Killiney lady to discuss her style.
What five words best describe your style?
Casual-Smart, indie, pretty, classic and luxe!
Favourite item in your wardrobe right now?
My J Brand Jeans or my Balenciaga bag. I wanted both for ages, saved for both and love and use them so much now! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: dan & becs, holly white, irish independent, magazine, rte, style secrets, weekend
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January 25th, 2010
Paris may be considered the city of love but, romance aside, it can be paradise for shoppers too. I was lucky enough to live and work in the city. When friends flew over to visit, they inevitably wanted to gather up some Parisian chic and bring it back to show off at home. I developed a little treasure-trail of fashion fancies and cute bijoux boutiques which never failed to please. Here’s my tried-and-tested guide to shopping (to keep Irish visitors happy!) in Paris.
If you’ve any suggestions for shopping, food or whatever please let us know and we’ll add it.
The Marais
The vibrantly-gay Marais area of Paris naturally features numerous upscale boutiques but avoid the neon stores and go for old-world charm instead and you’re in for a treat. Maverick retailers stock quality vintage-wear and bespoke jewellery galore. Get lost and find a bargain! Scoff some falafel if you get peckish – it’s also the Jewish quarter.
DOM Christian Koban (21 Rue Sainte Croix la Bretonnerie)
What is probably best described as a more edgy Urban Outfitters, DOM sell everything from rubber raincoats to uber-funky furniture. They stock a range of clothes and jewellery and tend to have a small but adorable selection of both men’s and women’s-wear with really great price tags. Last time I was there, I left with 2 pairs of jeans, a scarf and a jumper with change from €100. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bastille, bhv, boutiques, boyz bazaar, Châtelet Les Halles, dom, fnac, french trotters, guide, Irish, le marais, Les Archives de la Presse, marais, markets, paris, Puces de St-Ouen, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, shopping, stores, vintage, vintage desire
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January 23rd, 2010
Earlier in the week I posted about Emma Watson’s latest collaboration with ethical clothing ‘People Tree’. We got a massive response from Emma and Harry Potter fans. So I figured you might like to see some more items from the upcoming range.
Would love to hear what you think?
Tags: collaboration, collection, deisgner, emma watson, harry potter, herimone, people tree
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January 22nd, 2010
One of the hottest trends for Spring Summer 2010 in my eyes has to be ‘Future Warrior’. This fierce, sexy, powerful look is the next evolution of the military trend. Essentially it’s a mish mash of tribal elements and military detailing flash-forwarded to a galactic age. It’s without question one of my favourite trends to grace the runways this season.
At the core of this trend is ancient warrior elements modernised with futuristic twists. It features plenty of metal plating, leather tunics, chain-mail inspired detailing, tribal inspired motifs and breastplate-like accents.
Balmain, Sass & Bide and Balenciaga are just some of the labels to embrace Future Warrior. Versace’s take on the trend was much more romantic, contrasting harsh metallic breast-plate inspired detailing on the busts of dresses, with soft, flowing pastel fabrics.
I think this trend translates best to the highstreet and to everyday woman by mixing ultra-feminine pieces (soft, flowing fabric) with more tough details such as sharp metal plating or studded straps. Accessories like studded leather belts, edgier takes on the gladiator sandal and tribal jewellery would be worth investing in to give any outfit a warrior feel.
Tags: 2010, accessories, Balenciaga, balmain, chain mail, contrast, future warrior, metal, military, plating, sass & bide, spring, summer, trends, tribal, versace
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January 21st, 2010
I first fell in love on a trip to New York about two years ago – no not with a person but with a pair of metallic silver converse. After some initial panic of not being able to hunt down a pair in my size, I was prepared, as I often am, to work through the pain of wearing a size smaller just to have them. As fortune would have it, a shiny pair of size 10’s was waiting for me in a little shop in Soho.
Like any good pair of converse, they’ve matured well and to this day I relish popping them on with a pair of dark navy jeans – they give the perfect amount of ‘pop’ to any outfit.
Over the past couple of seasons womenswear runways have been shimmering with shiny colors and all sorts of metallics, a look that is set to continue into Spring Summer 2010 with new trends such as Future Warrior. As is often the case, a couple of seasons later the trend really takes hold in menswear, trickling down to the highstreet.
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Tags: 2010, converse, dior, future warrior, menswear, metallic, metallics, spring summer, ss10, trends
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January 20th, 2010
Putting aside the latest trend of wearing underwear as outerwear (yes, corsets, bra-tops, thigh-highs and the like, worn as outerwear have appeared all over the catwalks of Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier & Dior etc) the importance of wearing the correct size bra should never be under-estimated. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bra, D&G, dior, fitting, gg, m&s, marks, outerwear, size, spencer, underwear
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January 19th, 2010
One trend that has captured the imagination of designers and consumers alike this season is ethical fashion. Celebrities have jumped on board – Natalie Portman, Jo Wood and singer Little Boots, are just some of the names who are all eager to flaunt their ethical fashion foot print.
Harry Potter actress and face of Burberry, Emma Watson is the latest starlet to go ethical and has teamed up with ‘People Tree’ to create the “Love Emma” collection. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: arnotts, arnotts project, emma collection, emma watson, ethical, fair trade, fashion, jervis street, jo wood, little boots, nathalis portman, people tree
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January 18th, 2010
Lisa Fitzpatrick is one of TV3’s regular stylists, bringing the latest trends to screens on Ireland AM and Xpose. A regular on many a best-dressed list herself, Lisa has developed a well-earned reputation for her work and counts Rosanna Davidson as one of her clients. Having started her career working for a wholesale clothing company, Lisa has traveling the world in search of the most exotic fabrics and styles. We speak to the glamorous mum about her beauty secrets…
What five words best describe your style?
Elegant, comfortable, stylish, affordable, sexy – It all depends on where I am going and who I am with – Sexy for my husband; Stylish for me; Elegant for co-orporate events; Comfortable for school run and lazy days; Affordable always as great value in the highstreet and yet I do splash out sometimes on good bags, shoes and coats. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: helpmystyle, ireland am, lisa fitzpatrick, stylist, tv3, xpose
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January 16th, 2010
If you fancy going along to a fashion show and a bit of a night out, the gorgeous Jenny-Lee Masterson has gathered together some of her fellow Assets Models to present FASHION ROCKS in aid of Irish Autism Action. The evening includes a fashion Show with top Irish models Una Gibney, Vogue Wilson, Yomiko Chen & Jenny-Lee herself. There’ll be live music from bands Von Shakes, The Red Labels & Diablo followed by a sultry Burlesque show.
Fashion Rocks takes place at 8pm on Sunday, 31 January in The Wright Venue. Tickets are €20.
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January 15th, 2010
As the big day approaches it can be difficult trying to stay ‘on trend’ and choose a wedding dress that compliments your body shape. Here we share some favourite styles from this season and how to make them work for you.
The catwalks might have moved on to Autumn-Winter trends for 2010 but that’s not much good to you if you’re getting married over the next few months. If you haven’t decided on your wedding dress (or are thinking of chucking the one you impulse bought six months ago and going for a different style!) now is a good time to take a look at current trends and decide how you can add some of your own personality and individuality to your wedding day look. If the big day is fast-looming and you’re still on the hunt for the perfect bridal gown, the good news is that current wedding fashion trends are really diverse. You can have a wedding-gown style based on pretty much any era of fashion and still be extremely fashionable right now. How you wear it will make all the difference.
SLINKY SILHOUETTES BRINGING SEXY BACK
Whether you’ve got a fabulous, slim figure or just some fantastic control underwear, now is the time to rejoice as sexy, figure-hugging wedding dress silhouettes are hot, hot, hot. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 2010, backless, ballerina, bridal, column, de stafford, fishtail, frock, jewellery, jewelry, lacroix, paul costelloe, puffball, skirt, trends, vera wang, wedding dress
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January 14th, 2010
Bag some delicious designer bargains and all those pieces you have had your eye on this season with up to 80% off at Kildare Village as we enter the third week of the January sales.
Newly opened stores include 7 For All Mankind jeans, DKNY, Superdry and Lacoste. Luxury handbag label, and one of my personal favourites, Anya Hindmarch has some amazing discounts including the major envy inducing ‘Disco Box Clutch’ (pictured) on sale at €92.50 reduced from €370. This weekend Anya Hindmarch will offer a further 10% off sale prices on selected items.
If you are hitting the slopes over the coming weeks or simply braving the cold weather here in Ireland, there’s great reductions of up to 60% on ski season essentials from brands like The North Face, TOG 24, Nike and Quiksilver. No doubt you’ll also find plenty of boots and cosy knits for après ski!
Finally, if you are popping down to Kildare Village, make sure to check out the fantastic free exhibition of works by renowned photographer Terry O’Neill including Judy Garland, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Muhammad Ali .
Tags: Anya Hindmarch, apres ski, box, clutch, disco, dkny, kildare village, lacoste, Nike, North Face, Quiksilver, sales, ski, suoerdry, TOG 24, wear
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January 13th, 2010
By Alex Hatton
Ladies whether you follow the trend for a one-shoulder number or prefer to go strapless, make sure yours are worthy of exposure for the remainder of the chilly winter months ahead. Sexy shimmering shoulders need to be velvety soft, gleaming & irresistible – all of which is achievable with Mama Mio’s Omega Body Oil.
100% pure natural moisture, an un-oily oil, its simply amazing. The sink-in-quick blend of Argan (improves skin elasticity), Safflower (strengthens cell membranes), Jojoba (heals and protects against aging) and Sweet Almond oils (leaves a soft sheen on the skin with no residue) ensure your shoulders are quickly transformed from dull, lizardy-looking skin into luscious soft velvety skin!
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Tags: body oil, Mama mio, omega, review
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