The adventurous French designer Paul Poirot introduced Oriental styles such as harem pants and turbans to a captivated western audience at the turn of the last century. As a result screen sirens of the 1920s such as Greta Garbo and Louise Brooks donned turbans to give their look mystery and exoticism.
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There’s no Heaton’s store near where I live so up until a couple of months back I was obviously of the treasures to be had. I now go out of my way every couple of weeks to check out what goodies they have in store.
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“Playsuit” may not be the most appealing name, but this versatile one-piece can look as good in the city as it can by the beach, and as the name might suggest, be a lot of fun to wear. Essentially the summer version of a catsuit, with a top and shorts combined.
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By Top Makeup Artist Ciara O’Shea
Many of my friends are not make up lovers and they are constantly baffled by how excited I am when I get a new product. In my professional life, I’ve worked with many clients who are not necessarily make up wearers but feel the need to apply some for special occasions, such as weddings. With so many brands and products on the market, choosing the right ones can be a minefield. I believe practical, low maintenance and double duty product work best. I also take a huge amount of joy in converting make-up-haters and this is how I do it.
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Exciting news reached me today, at the Fashion Bloggers brunch kindly hosted by Arnotts (in a fab specially created brunch area for the occasion, at the back of the new Conran shop in the Henry St store – thanks to Annmarie O’Connor for organising!) that they will be stocking the much anticipated Kate Moss for Longchamp collection exclusively in Ireland from 1st March!
It’s now eight seasons since Kate Moss became the face of Longchamp – eight seasons during which that first, much talked-about campaign has blossomed into one of fashion’s most alluring and enduring partnerships. This season Kate Moss and Longchamp have taken their relationship to a new level as Kate working closely with Artistic Director Sophie Delafontaine, put her passion for fashion and her experience – of the runway and the red carpet, of travelling the world and of juggling roles as a model and a mother – into her designs.
The collection features four designs with Kate’s trademark relaxed every day style fused with the elegance you’d expect from Longchamp. More details and images after the cut
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World renowned British photographer, Terry O’Neill has photographed everyone from film stars, musicians and sports personalities such as Judy Garland, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Muhammad Ali and members of the British Royal Family. He recently opened his first exhibition in Ireland “Intimate” devoted to his incredible archive
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Kate Moss’ latest collection for Topshop hits stores and online today. I was thrilled to discover the inspiration for the line came from some of the most fascinating cultures on the planet – the Orient.
The Christmas 2009 Collection is inspired by traditional Japanese and Chinese styles and techniques. Several of the pieces display prints of bamboo, lotus flowers and fireworks while others are oriental-style kimono shaped dresses in chiffons and silks.
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Leather is back with a bang this season and unlike in the past, leather this year is super fine and soft like butter making it easy to wear and ideal for layering.
Celebrities have embraced leather with open arms and here’s a few stars who really rock the look. The key to this trend – wear only one piece of leather in any outfit (jacket, trousers…) and mix with other fabrics.
Megan Fox looks stunning in this Stella McCartney leopard motif t-shirt, black cropped leather jacket, cropped black trousers and amazing purple heels.
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