Oasis SS 2015 Press Day

So, as some of you guys may know February is the month when boutiques make their final clear outs to make way for new collections for the coming months. I was so excited to have been invited to the Oasis Press Day SS 2015 to preview their upcoming collections.

As I was about to walk into the store, the window display caught my eye. I mean...check out those colours...how incredible!

Main window display

Once I saw this I knew I was in for a treat! The floral prints and bright colours were definitely a dominant feature throughout the collections. For me, that was a great move as Oasis is known for their floral prints and it just felt very consistent.

 

The detail on these pieces is on another level. A lot of the fabric used felt quite light, which is great for the Summer if we are lucky enough to have the weather :)

I also couldn't get enough of the crop tops and shirts. I always find that crop tops give my outfits an edge. The cuts were incredible and not as skimpy as people may think, therefore can be worn by the young and mature.

| What I Wore |

| Hat, New Look |

| Necklace, Oasis |

| Blue Top, Penneys |

| Cape, SWAMP | 

| Jeans, ONLY |

| Bag, Oasis |

| Boots, Dorothy Perkins |

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

OASIS AW14 - Press Day

It was amazing to have been invited to the Oasis press day for the first time. I am a big fan of the store and as you guys may know, I have entered a few styling/blogging competitions by Oasis over the past few years. It was a different and exciting experience going to the event to have a look at the upcoming collection. From the moment I walked in I was drawn to the props which led us to the press room. They were all very colourful which I really didn't expect as the majority of A/W pieces can be quite dark, but I loved it. It was refreshing and I instantly felt uplifted.

 

As you can see the clothing worked really well with the props too. I feel like they stood out really well against everything. I was particularly drawn to the colourful prints that Oasis consistently do so well.

The colour combination of this outfit really caught my eye. I love the blurred effect as I am used to seeing solid prints. I also think that it gives the outfit an edgy finish. It can be worn as one outfit or mixed with different pieces. Separate's and midi length skirts are big trends for A/W and this outfit has both.

Tartan print and statement jewellery will also be major features to the A/W collection. These will be available in-store over the coming months. Make sure you check it out, it is a very strong collection.

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

Winner - Best Styled Mannequin

Honestly, there are no words to describe my excitement when I found out that I had won best styled mannequin! This all took place at Oasis Fashion Store in Cork City. They were holding a Blue Carpet Event which was hosted by Top Irish Blogger Suzanne Jackson aka SoSueMe. During this event, they held various competitions which were also judged by Suzanne and I just felt that styling a mannequin was a bit more challenging than styling myself.

I really wanted to create an outfit which showcased Spring/Summer, that could take you from a day at the beach to a fun night at a beach side cocktail bar or barbecue. The blouse is very lightweight and the floral patterns on the shorts just bring that summery warm vibe which brightens up the look. The colour of the bag, which isn't shown in the picture, picks up the gorgeous peach tones from the shorts. The hat and sunglasses just scream Beach Ready!!! They are both also very good at protecting your skin from too much exposure to the sun. I paired this look with sparkly tie back flats which also can't be seen in the photo. I really love the final outfit and I was thinking about how I'd style someone else rather than myself.

I have also added photos of some items that I bought with the €150 Oasis voucher that I was given for winning. Talk about being spoilt! :)

I am so glad that I entered!

What I Wore: Blazer, Zara | Jeans, Kuyichi | Shirt, Crisis | Necklace, Penneys | Trainers, H&M 

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

RSVP Magazine Feature

This was my first time being featured in RSVP and I am even more excited that it was with my boyfriend. The photos were taken on the night of the Style Blogger Competition, where I was nominated as a Top 30 Finalist.

In order to be nominated, I had to write 300-500 words about my favourite A/W 2013 trend. I chose Statement Necklaces, as I am obsessed with them! Luckily enough, I was chosen as 1 of the 30 bloggers and my article was featured on RSVP's website, Facebook and Twitter pages. You can still read it on the link below.

http://www.rsvpmagazine.ie

After all 30 bloggers were chosen, we each had to get people to vote for us through the RSVP Magazine website. The two final prizes were Style Blogger 2013 and Style Blogger 2013 voted by the public. I did not win any of the titles but I am so proud of myself for getting as far as I did in the competition.

I met some amazing bloggers and it was such a brilliant night!

This competition was a collaboration between RSVP Magazine and OASIS Stores Ireland.



Love, B