Peeps like the look of the outfits above? Well how would you like to win them? …it’s competition time and this week we’ve got some fabulous get-ups from top highstreet store A|wear up for grabs. We’re giving two lucky HelpMyStyle.ie readers the chance to win one of these chi-chi outfits from the A|wear Dakota collection. If you want to win one, (who wouldn’t!!) read on to find out how…
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Clogs have been given the high-fashion treatment this season with models at Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Céline strutting down the catwalks in the revamped industrial shoe. Enter Alexa Chung
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As fashion editor at two of the country’s most popular publications, Kiss and Stellar magazines, Corina Gaffey knows a thing or two about keeping up with the latest trends. She’s omnipresent on the Irish fashion & style scene and when she isn’t styling editorials
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Yesterday I finally got around to tackling my wardrobe for a long overdue spring clean. I’m generally quite good when it comes to hanging up /sorting my clothes but part of my problem stems from working in TV. I’ve a personal rule that I never wear the same outfit twice on screen. In theory this is great but in practice it means I’m constantly introducing new clothes to my closet. So at the moment, I’ve at least a dozen practically brand new shirts, sweaters, cardigans etc that I’ve worn only once. Being honest I don’t LOVE 80% of them and it’s unlikely I’ll ever even wear most of them again. So I’ve decided to be ruthless and put into practice my own guidelines. Here goes!
1) Control: Firstly, clutter in your closet is not necessarily a bad thing once you are in control of the items you have and know exactly what is where.
2) Timing is essential: Pick a time when you know you’ve nothing else demanding your attention so you can approach it relaxed, confident and clear-minded. It’s important to make sure you don’t discard anything too hastily.
3) Have a mantra:,
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A graduate of NCAD, Irish designer Marc O’Neill counts Jasmine Guinness, Madonna, Anna Friel, The Corrs and Victoria Smurfit as fans of his own designs. Currently Senior Designer of the Womenswear Autograph collections at Marks and Spencer, Marc has enjoyed an enviable fashion career. In 2001 Marc was appointed Womenswear Designer for Mulberry
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By Makeup Professional Ciara O’Shea
Girls this season think rebellion. Wear make up with a sense of ownership, a “what are you looking at attitude” rather than “look at me“. Colour features heavily but don’t get confused thinking it is heavy colour. It is colour viewed through a smoke screen – see through and romantic. Think coral, pink, lavender, yellow/gold and plum/burgundy. Raw naked skin set against upbeat colours bring spring summer to a new destination this season. Heavy foundation is a no no.
The other big trend is hard, luxury, rebellion. Own it. Its all about individuality. Work that anti establishment look
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Dove have been doing their thing for ladies skincare for over three decades and now men can finally start to get in on the action as Dove make their first forays into a man’s world with the launch of Dove Men+Care.
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I recently spent an afternoon getting stuck into some old family albums and came across some of the most cringe-worthy photos you could possible imagine! The style was hideous, no more so than a photo of yours truly decked out from head-to-toe in stone wash denim. I’m talking jeans teamed with denim shirt, denim jacket and, I don’t know where they came from but yes, denim runners! In my defence I was only 13 years old…
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London calling …your insider shopping guide!
By Avril Collins
With sterling offering such tempting bang for our euro right now, a trip to London is well timed to snap up those key Spring looks hitting the high street and beyond. Catering for all walk of stylista, London is vast so if you want to make the most of a two day trip, equip yourself with our guide to the hot spots. Taking London area-by-area, we’ve focused
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Time to announce some winners of our recent competitions. First up, for a Naturelle D’Argan hamper with the full range worth over €200. Drum roll, the winner is:
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It’s that time of the month again when payday seems like it’s never going to come around, you’re hemorrhaging cash (or at least you will be tomorrow after Paddy’s day) and you’ve your eye on the most amazing pair of shoes that will max out your credit card – yet again. The good news if you are cash poor this week, is that this time of year when spring really starts to take hold you can transition your look with some cute accessories that don’t need to break the bank…at least some of the won’t and those that may are oh so worth it!
Details after the cut
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Who ever thought the trend for wearing underwear on the outside would be one of this season’s hottest trends? The last time we saw a shift towards lingerie as outerwear was in the 80’s and not much has changed since then in that this look can be very unforgiving. The key to creating a sexy, sultry and sassy look is to keep it subtle in terms of styling and colour (avoid red it’s too overtly sexy).
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It’s never too late to treat your Mum to a stylish SABA Sunday Session. A treat for Mother’s Day, or simply just a treat, is the perfect time for freshening up Mum’s wardrobe and what better way to update your look while having a fun day out, some fabulous food (and even a glass or two of your favourite tipple) in Dublin’s top eatery.
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