This is one of those genius inventions that I wish I had come up with. So simple – yet so effective! Canopi is the brainchild of Sandra Walsh of Sands Boutique in Dublin. It is a simply a long-sleeved garment that can be worn under sleeveless garments – great for anyone that wants to camouflage [...]
» Read MoreHere is a moodboard for a Summer capsule work wardrobe that I’ve created for a presentation tomorrow. The clothes featured are from the O’Donnell Boutique on-line store (free delivery with the Republic of Ireland). CAPSULE WORK WARDROBE – TOP TIPS Essentials: Make sure you have the basic essentials. These vary from person to person but generally [...]
» Read MoreThis is more of a rave than a review. I absolutely love Salsa Jeans; so much so that I have thrown out every other brand and only stock Salsa jeans in my wardrobe. I first came across them 2 years ago in Brown Thomas when looking for the holy grail of jeans (high waist to [...]
» Read MoreYesterday was Friday the 13th… regarded as unlucky for some…but luckily for me I had the pleasure of attending a Style Network event at the beautiful Barbarstown Castle at Straffan, Co. Kildare which was superbly organised by Julie Cobbe, owner of StyleFish.ie and Clara Halpin, Head of Personal Shopping at Arnotts, and kindly sponsored by [...]
» Read MoreToday’s outfit features a few nice new bits and pieces that I purchased from Dunnes Stores yesterday. It’s typical of my casual look i.e. consists of simple separates that are pretty, comfortable, easy to wash and iron. Click on image to expand. Top: Savida at Dunnes Stores (SS12) €20 Cardigan: Savida at Dunnes Stores (SS12) [...]
» Read MoreDetails of an outfit that I wore to a wedding on Saturday, 31st March 2012. Congrats to the gorgeous newlyweds! Click on the images to enlarge. Coat: I have quite a few formal occasions and weddings to attend this year and while I have plenty of suitable dresses, until now I didn’t have [...]
» Read MoreA recent survey conducted by AMAS has revealed that Irish shoppers are increasingly using the internet to purchase goods. In 2011, 46% of those surveyed purchased something on-line, up from 36% the previous year (via Journal.ie). With internet shopping advancing in popularity, retailers are endeavouring to come up with ways of improving the internet shopping [...]
» Read MoreMy little baby is 6 months now and has recently discovered the mirror. He loves looking at his reflection (not realising that it’s himself) and he gets a great kick out of the fact that the ‘mirror baby’ smiles and laughs back at him! I love watching this and I often think how great it [...]
» Read MoreCongratulations to Marion Murphy Cooney (Designer) and Aisling Maher (Milliner) who this week opened their own retail unit in Catherine Street Limerick called The Design Atelier, showcasing their latest designs and creating bespoke pieces. I called in to visit today and was really impressed by the beautiful creations on offer and the wonderfully warm welcome. [...]
» Read MoreI’m an avid follower of fashion blogs and amongst my favourite posts to read are “Outfit of the Day” type posts, where bloggers post pics of their daily ensembles. I haven’t done this before as I was reluctant to clog up my ‘serious’ advice and review posts with narcissistic endeavours; however, now that I have [...]
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