Drum roll please…it’s time to announce the winners of our recent competitions. Firstly a big thank you to everyone who entered, we had a massive response to both competitions.
* The winner of the new Remingtion i-Light worth over €300 is Shona Foyle from Tipperary.
* The winner of the limited edition Samsung Hello Kitty handset is Laticia Lowndes from Dublin.
More great competitions coming over the next couple of weeks so keep your eye on the blog and tell your friends!
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Have you ever oogled at an Anya Hindmarch handbag only wishing you had the cash to splash? Well good news coming your way this weekend as Anya Hindmarch is holding a style clearance weekend at Kildare Village with discounts of up to 80% off!
Hindmarch has established herself at the forefront of fashion, offering sophisticated handbag and designer accessories collections. Celebrity fans include Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer and Reese Witherspoon and Hindmarch has even designed the gift bags for Vanity Fair’s Oscar party in 2006, 2007 and 2009 – need we say anymore!
Discounts to be had include The Buddy, which is available in four colour options is now priced at just €115 (RRP €214), the Halavar, available in grey and off white, is reduced to €326 (RRP €815) and the Pocket Family Bag for just €288 (RRP €643). Discounts apply from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February.
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Ladies what do you consider the most attractive feature in a man? Is it a nice smile, full head of hair or even a hot body? Probably no great surprise that Brad Pitt tops the poll of who Irish women have in mind when they think of a strong and sensitive man closely followed by Mr X Factor himself, Dermot O’Leary with Irish Rugby star Paul O’Connell in third place.
It appears Irish women rank honesty as the most attractive quality in a man, followed closely by a sense of humour and sensitivity to their needs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Luxury London brand L.K.Bennett opened its first clothing and accessories store at Arnotts on Henry Street this week. Situated on the first floor of the store customers will be able to get their hands on the chic & feminine designs reflected in Tim Walker’s eye-catching campaign (pictured) for SS 2010.
Associated with sophisticated, feminine collections with their signature silhouette draping around the waist, the brand is particularly noted for its shoe & bag collections and use of luxury materials such as nappa leather and pony skin. If you’re looking for a leather accessory such as a bag or heels, you’ll do well to come across better quality at the same price. Sure go on, why not treat yourself!
As well as the newly opened concession in Arnotts, LK Bennett have stores in Brown Thomas Dublin, Limerick, Cork and in Dundrum Town Centre
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When it comes to jewellery this season, more is definitely more. Ring stacking, wearing two or more rings on one finger, is the hot trend for 2010 and Daisy Jewellery is leading the way.
The fashion editors at Cosmopolitan and Grazia magazine are already huge aficionados of ring stacking and Daisy Jewellery is fast becoming a favourite with celebrities such as Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, model Cara Delevingne (& goddaughter of Joan Collins) and makeup artist Jemma Kidd. Read the rest of this entry »
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Without question one of Ireland’s most stylish and likeable ladies, Celia Holman-Lee is a regular on TV3’s Ireland AM and RTE’s Off The Rails. Winner of the first ever VIP Style Awards in 2002, she has not been off the country’s Best Dressed lists since. Off screen Celia is a busy women at the helm of one of the longest-established modelling agencies in Ireland, The Holman-Lee Model Agency, for which RSVP Magazine awarded her their Business Woman of the Year Award 2008. I bumped into her recently at the Harvey Nichols SS10 fashion show and I have to say I was blown away. Here she shares some of her best style secrets…
What five words best describe your style?
Classic, smart and always stylish. Read the rest of this entry »
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February is well and truly awards month in Ireland with the Jameson Film Festival kicking off last night, the Meteor Music Awards tonight and the I.F.T.A.’s taking place tomorrow night. Heads no doubt will be turned with some show-stopping glamour as red carpets showcase some serious dresses and accessories. Read the rest of this entry »
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If, like me, you’re getting geared up in anticipation of the Lady GaGa gig this coming Saturday in the O2 (reportedly her rider includes five supersized sofas, cooked chickens, redbull & vitamin drinks!), I thought I’d take inspiration for today’s post from the fabulous lady herself and a dress I’m sure she’d be proud to wear.
GaGa loves her oversized shoulders and this trend continues into 2010 with dramatic shoulders making a style statement on t-shirts, jackets and dresses. This Love Label shoulder detail dress in magenta, from Littlewoods Ireland’s spring 2010 collection, is a little gem and the perfect party frock. Priced at €69 including free delivery, it also comes in black for a more classic take on the look.
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As winter begins I always enjoy layering-up in gloves, scarf, hoodie and my new winter coat. This year I went for a high-gloss, navy, Moncler down puffa with fur-collared hood, which is the epitomy of comfort. All wrapped up there’s nothing better than heading out for a stroll on a crisp winter’s morning with my pooch-pal, Harry.
Unfortunately this pleasure is short lived, as inevitably, we all reach saturation point with having to layer-up every time we step outside. Particularly given the weather this winter, preparing to go outdoors became a chore. To get me over this hump, I dream of warmer times and I’m looking forward to the lighter days, in every sense, of Spring. Read the rest of this entry »
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A regular on the country’s best dressed lists, Karen Koster presenter of TV3’s Xpose, is one lady who knows how to dress well for any occasion. Whether she’s working the casual look in a pair of jeans or dressed up for the red carpet, Karen always hits the right notes style-wise. So we caught up with her to delve into her handbag and unearth her secrets to looking stylish… Read the rest of this entry »
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Hello Kitty fans listen up as we’ve got a cool Tocco Lite mobile phone to give away! Samsung Ireland’s best selling touchscreen the Tocco Lite, has been given a kitsch makeover with the Hello Kitty special edition handset – in stylish pink and white featuring the iconic Japanese kitty – which already enjoys a cult following among stars such as Katy Perry, Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus and Gwen Stefani. Jam packed with social media features including Facebook, Bebo & YouTube, it has a 3 megapixel camera with smile and face detection.
TO ENTER:
Simply name one celebrity fan of Hello Kitty?
To be eligible to enter you must be a registered user to this blog. If you are registered simply email your answer to win@helpmystyle.ie. If you’re not already registered, it’s quick, easy & free to do now by clicking REGISTER on the top right-hand corner of this page. Once registered, email answers to win@helpmystyle.ie.
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Last week I got very excited about the arrival of Mulberry, in particular their Alexa bag, to Brown Thomas. However with price tags ranging from €500 to €2,000 realistically they’re out of the reach for most of us mere mortals. Luckily the highstreet is on hand to fill the gap. Here are some of my favourites, images and prices after the cut Read the rest of this entry »
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Despite the drop in temperatures over the past few days, the evenings are stretching and hopeful signs of spring are on the way – in fact I caught a glimpse of my first crocus today in Stephens Green.
It’s always great to see this change being reflected on the highstreet and this week A|wear showcased their new collections for spring summer 10 which didn’t fail to impress. Read the rest of this entry »
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Luscious label ‘DEPT’ is one of my fabourite Danish imports and their stunning new collection has just landed in Emma boutique on Dublin’s Clarendon Street. One of the cutest pieces in the collection – a stunning tweed navy jacket (pictured above, €125) with delicious golden buttons continues on the Military trend for SS10, teamed with a pair of skinnies or skirt would work a treat for a cool casual look this spring.
Other trends reflected in the collection include some psychedelic digital prints and a touch of safari. More images after the cut. Read the rest of this entry »
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Widely regarded as one of Ireland’s top fashion stylist, Sonya Lennon has established and maintained a reputation for creative excellence over almost twenty years. Since taking over the reigns of RTE’s ‘Off The Rails’ alongside Brendan Courtney, she has reignited fashion on Irish TV, helping countless women in the process. Today we find out what makes this fashion lady tick…
What five words best describe your style?
Womanly, individual, bold, fun and colourful.
Best style tip?
Dress for your body shape
Most desired fashion item – what’s top of your wishlist at the moment?
A RM by Roland Mouret power slip. The Rolls Royce of sexy support.
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