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 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 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 MorePregnancy was a very interesting time for me style-wise. By and large I found it to be an easier and cheaper process than I had anticipated. For the most part, I was sensible and conservative with my purchases, so hopefully my experiences may be of use to you: 1. Before buying maternity clothes, examine your [...]
» Read MoreI recently received a query from a lady seeking advice on finding clothes to flatter her apple-shaped physique. Incorrectly-fitting clothes belie the apple-shaped woman’s great figure, so here are a few tips to help anyone with this shape to achieve a streamlined, balanced, svelte look. Typical apple traits: Larger size on top, smaller size on bottom Carries weight [...]
» Read MoreI came across this thought-provoking article in last weekend’s Sunday Business Post, written by Jennifer O’Connell, wherein she discusses the parametres of age-appropriate dressing. She rightly picks apart the ridiculous expectations that society inflicts on women to dress a certain way, have a certain physique etc. – assumptions which are based purely on the woman’s [...]
» Read MoreI must apologise to Crowning Glory Boutique in Kanturk. A couple of months ago I sought suggestions from Facebook and Twitter followers for blog topics and Crowning Glory – who specialise in clothing sizes up to 22 – kindly suggested that I should do a post on how to dress a curvy figure. And I [...]
» Read MoreFollowing on from my top tips for wedding dress shopping, here are a few quick quidelines on choosing a wedding dress for your shape. BEST FOR PEAR SHAPE Features: Narrow shoulders, neat bust, slim waist and broader around the hips/bum/thighs. DO draw attention upwards towards your slimmest features. DON’T draw attention to your [...]
» Read MoreWith all the fevered speculation surrouding Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, which will be unveiled (pardon the pun) tomorrow, I thought to put together a little guide for other brides-to-be who are shopping for their dress of a lifetime. Caroline’s Top Tips: Budget in advance: Bear in mind that you need to budget for shoes, underwear, [...]
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