Spring/Summer 2013 Is Bursting With Trends

Is anyone else extrememly excited about Summer? I know I am and it is not because I'm planning on soaking up the sun in a tropical country. No, all my excitment is leaning towards the stripes and checks, the floral patterns, the frills, the tailoring, the shine and sheer not of the glistening sun but of the fashion about to hit us with one big bang of colours. 

Here is a glimpse of what is to come in the next few months from the World of Fashion Spring/Summer 2013:

STRIPES AND CHECKS

LOUIS VUITTON

 

DOLCE & GABBANA

 

MICHAEL KORS

 

 

FRILLS

GUCCI

 DIOR

 

 TAILORING

SAINT LAURENT

 

VICTORIA BECKHAM 

    

FLORALS

MOSCHINO

 

CHANEL

 

  

SHINE AND SHEER  

VERSACE

 

BURBERRY PRORSUM

 

EMILIO PUCCI

 

CALVIN KLEIN

HURRY UP SPRING/SUMMER 2013!

Keep an eye out for a post all about SPRING/SUMMER 2013 in our HIGH STREET STORES!

Until next time, E x   

Outfit Post: Take Me To The Hamptons

Jacket - Public Romance (Vintage Shop, Galway)

Shirt - River Island (buttons sewn on myself)

Belt - Vintage 

Trousers - Topshop 

Shoes - ASOS

Case - Friend

Here is a link to Public Romance In Galway make sure to check it out and like:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Romance/196521403700625?fref=ts

Hope everyone going to the Commerce Ball has a fab time!

Until Next Time, E x

Your Winner Is....

I hope you all had a fab weekend! I spent mine planning this weeks outfit post which will be posted as soon as the weather calms down so keep your eyes open for some glitz and glam. But first lets get to who you have voted as the Look Of The Week.

This weeks Look Of The Week goes to Rihanna!



As promised, I have found a similar look for you guys from our high street and online stores. Here is what I have come up with:

The Runners:

Looking for the pair exactly like Rihanna, well I have found them.

Reebok-kamikaze-ii-mid-red-black for $118.00. A total of around €88.00. A link to purchase: http://osneaker.com/reebok-kamikaze-ii-2-mid-red-black.html

 

 

ALSO!

The Nike 'Dunk Sky Hi'Wedge trainers in black/red are a perfect choice to make this look your own.  

Selling for €103.00 on the Nike Ireland online store. Here is a link to anyone that is interested:

http://store.nike.com/ie/en_gb/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-300/pid-638281/pgid-638280

The Leggings 

Well black leggings can be purchased in basically any high street store but in this weather I think black skinny jeans is the way to go.Black skinny jeans can be found almost anywhere at the mo so make sure you check Penny's/Primark before making any hasty purchases. Below are a pair of MOTO Supersoft Skinny Leigh Jeans from Topshop selling at £38.00. This is should work out around €45.00.

Here is a link:
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=6565615&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=02Z66CBBK&resultCount=1&geoip=home

The Top

You will all be happy to know I have found the EXACT same Tshirt Rihanna is wearing in this outfit.

This Tee made by GOLD is coming soon for $110.00. Total of around €81.00. Here is a link:


http://www.gold3.bigcartel.com/product/london-ziloh-gols



I have also come up with my own ideas. 
This Vera Moda Silver Foil Tshirt has a similar texture to the one Rihanna wore. All you need to do is bling it up with some gold jewellery and this could be a perfect outfit for hitting the high street. 

You can purchase this Vera Moda Tshirt for €20.23.. HURRY FAST THIS ONES ON SALE! 

Here is a link below:








http://www.asos.com/Vero-Moda/Vero-Moda-Silver-Foil-Print-Texture-Tshirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2440246&SearchQuery=tshirt%20women&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Silver

This sweat top would look great with this outfit also:

This top is selling on the Topshop website for £34.00, this should work out at around €40.00.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8628009&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208524&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=200

Jewels

Below is a necklaces I found that is quite similar to Rihanna's look. A perfect way to finish this outfit by adding your own touch of edge:

This Linked Leaf necklace from ASOS is selling for €26.97.

There is a link below to purchase..

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Linked-Leaf-Necklace/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2713214&cid=4175&Rf-200=11&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Gold 







Remember to look out for student discounts!!

Until Next Time, E x

Outfit Post: This Is What Makes Us Girls....

Trousers - Zara

Shoes -Jeffrey Campbell

Coat - White Rabbit (Vintage)

Belt - Vintage

Top - Siopaella (Vintage shop, Dublin)

Learning New Tricks Among The Trade

Lately I've been learning how to sew. I thought since I still needed to make good use out of the sewing machine I got as a present last Christmas it was time for me to take some action. I've been getting sewing lessons from a family friend and so far I've managed to learn a couple basic stitches including the running stitch. I would post a picture of my attempt of the running stitch but I'm not sure that it would explain what it actually is since I still haven't mastered the whole sewing in a straight line business yet. As they say "practice makes perfect" and in my case a lot of practice is needed. The picture to the above left is a perfect example I found on Google of the running stitch. 

Yesterday my sewing skills were put to the test when I decided to do some DIY on a shirt that I got in River Island in the men's sale for €14.00.

I used some old vintage buttons and sewed them onto the collar of the shirt. And to be honest it was pretty simple but time consuming. I did buy clothing glue incase even sewing a button was too much for me but I'm happy to say not a drop of glue was used. 

Today I plan on replacing the buttons that are already on the shirt for the black diamond dices that are in the pics above.

So there you have it a fun way to make something simple like a shirt (old or new) into your own! Next time your about to throw away a piece of clothing from your closet why not think twice about it and look up some simple steps on how to sew a button. 
Here is one website I found useful: http://www.creativesewingtips.com/sewing-buttons-by-hand-2.html

Sometimes all we need is some inspiration! 



Until Next Time, E x   PS: Els Tip - Remember to ask family members or friends if they happen to have any old buttons before going out and buying a bag full as this can be quite expensive

"The Modern Diva"

Lana Del Rey brings it with Hippie Chic!

I just came across a photo shoot with Lana Del Rey in the Madame Figaro French Fashion Magazine and I have to share what I have found. It is safe to say this woman not only has an amazing sense for what we want to hear but she can also inspire our vision. She pulls of the Hippie Chic effortlessly  The shoot was photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino.

Here is some pics of the shoot...

That 70's Chic

Here Lana looks stunning in 70's Chic. My favorite of all the looks


Tunic and trousers in tweed, silk jacquard collar, Miu Miu. Earrings gold metal Karry'O. Leather moccasins with heels, Roger Vivier.

In Edge

Suede coat, Miu Miu. Olga vermeil ring, nephritis, white topaz and tsavorite, Axenoff Jewellery. Tights, Falke. Suede boots, Michel Vivie

Vintage Vibes

Fox coat, Yves Salomon. Olga vermeil ring, nephritis, white topaz and tsavorite, Axenoff Jewellery. Tights, Falke. Leather headband and bracelet personal.

Feeling Inspired, I know I am!

Until Next Time, E x

         

My First Buying Trip!

I'm going to use this blog post to tell you all about my exciting trip to Dublin last week.Last Thursday I went on my first buying trip to Dublin with my lovely boss, Olivia. We met with a representative for some Spanish clothing lines, including my favourite Spanish store Kling. We spent a few hours selecting a variety of items for the shop. I will be honest I wanted everything. 

Olivia and I on our trip, I'm wearing a coat by Kling, to the right.

We spent the rest of our day enjoying fabulous food and of course updating our closets. We even managed to get around some of the Vintage Shops. My favourite being Siopaella. It is definitely a must stop off point if ever shopping in Dublin. From the minute I walked in I was inspired and I won't lie I could have spent hours hunting in there but unfortunately time was against me. 

Here is some pics of what I purchased on our trip...

Knitted Cardigan- Siopaella 

Blazer - Siopaella

Bow Tie - Kling

Green Dress - Kling

Trousers - Zara 

Tights - FOREVER 21

Necklace - FOREVER 21










I look forward to my next buying trip and we have even talked the possibility of it being in New York.... 

TIME WILL TELL!

Until Next Time, E x