Evening Echo - December 2014

Cape: SWAMP | Bag: Oasis | Gloves: Shaws | Grey Dress: Charity shop find

Blush Pink Peplum Top: Penneys | Necklace: River Island | Shoes: Korkys

Hat: OM Diva | Necklace: H&M | Green Top: SWAMP | Umbrella: Penneys

 

Earrings: Top Shop | Denim Shirt: ONLY | Shoes: Dunnes Stores

Photographer: Alex Snaps

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

Cork Fashion Week 2014

What an amazing beginning to the month! To be featured on the front page of the Evening Echo with Claire Garvey is just insane. I was not expecting it at all and it was an incredible surprise. The editor asked me to write a piece for Cork Fashion Week and I was so excited that she chose me to do it. The piece includes some of my personal experiences with fashion and how Cork Fashion Week has helped me overcome them. 

 

I hope you enjoy it and please let me know what you thought of the piece :)

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

Killarney Trip - Day 2

So, for our second day in Killarney Bob and myself decided to stay at the beautiful Europe Hotel. We have wanted to stay there for so long but one of us always had something happening and we didn't get a chance until now. If you have not heard about this hotel until now then you've got to check it out! It's a 5 Star gem that is located 15 minutes drive outside of Killarney Town.

We stayed for one night in a stunning room with a balcony overlooking the garden. There was even a deer just strolling about! It was amazing! Another thing that totally blew my mind about the room was the phone chargers...very random I know, but it was a little station with 3 different chargers. I have stayed in quite a few hotels over the years and I have never come across that.

After checking out the surroundings, I headed for the Spa. I have heard amazing things about it from my friends and I was very excited to get some treatments done. I decided to go for the Stress Reliever, which was basically a full body massage for 1 hour. This was followed by a tour of the spa facilities like the sauna, female only heated outdoor pool and relaxation room. At the relaxation room you are given light snacks and a mini brochure of the products on offer. You just lie back in your booth and enjoy the gorgeous view of the mountains and lake. The hotel also offers Day Spa's which includes a variety of treatments and lunch. This is also available to the public, so you don't have to be a guest to avail of it. As I was already staying the night there I only decided to get one treatment done so I could enjoy the other facilities around the hotel.

After all the relaxation, Bob and I headed to the Panorama Restaurant for the most beautiful dinner. It had the most stunning views all around!!!

I had an absolutely amazing time there and the only thing I would change would be to stay a few more days. I can't wait to go back!

Sorry for the poor quality of some photos

What I Wore:

| Shirt, ONLY |

| Necklace and Earrings, Topshop | 

| Bracelet, Given to me as a gift |

| Skirt, River Island |

| Shoes, New Look | 

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

 

Killarney Trip - Day 1

Ireland is such a beautiful country!

My boyfriend Bob and I decided to go on a last minute trip to Killarney for two days. We always try to go every summer as it is so gorgeous! It's always a relaxing kind of getaway for us and day 1 was just that. As we arrived quite late in the afternoon we just had enough time to grab a coffee and do some shopping at the Killarney Outlet. The Nike Factory is definitely my favourite shop there. I bought some really funky trainers but they were in the kids section! I shouldn't really be admitting to this but I thought I would share it with you for the craic ;). I am a size 5 and the kids sizes go up to 5.5, the trainers were down from €40.50 to €28...can you blame me? I couldn't pass up the bargain :). I also came across a boutique called DV8 which stocks some smart/casual pieces and I bought myself a denim shirt, which I have been wanting to purchase for ages.

Later on in the evening we went for dinner and then met up with our friends from Killarney for drinks. Scroll down for outfit details and some pictures.

What I Wore: 

| Kimono, Shoes & Top from New Look |

 

 | Skirt, H&M |

| Waist-belt, River Island |

| Earrings, Topshop |

| Rings, Dorothy Perkins |

| Bag & Hairband, Penneys |

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

Date Night

I have been looking forward to style this gorgeous little blazer for ages!!! An evening out to dinner and the cinema with my boyfriend was just the perfect occasion to wear it. I wore this out when it was still very hot outside and it was surprisingly lightweight, making it perfect for the summer months. The blush pink colour gives it a feminine and romantic touch.

This blazer would be a perfect cover up over any dress if you're going to a wedding or christening.
It would be suited to a younger or mature lady and it's timeless!



Blazer & Earrings: F&F Tesco | Skirt: Boohoo.com | Shoes: New Look | Necklace & Bag: Penneys | Sunglasses: OM Diva Boutique, Drury St., Dublin



Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

Irish Summer

We have been lucky enough to get some beautiful weather the past weeks and I couldn't resist digging into my wardrobe for the most colourful outfit I could find!

A lot of people have been asking where I bought the skirt and I thought I would put together a small post about it. It was a huge bargain from Penneys and I think I got it for around €3 from a sale rack a few years ago. It was the only size left and luckily enough it was my size :). It is quite see-through but there is a little petticoat underneath. The slits on either side are definitely my favourite part of the skirt as they make it flow if there's a light breeze. People were also interested about the earrings as they are so big!!! I bought them from River Island a few years. I am obsessed with big earrings!!!

 

Happy Shopping :)

Love, B

Tesco F&F Breakfast Summer Fashion Collection 2014

WOW!!!! This event was incredible! 

I am so grateful to have been invited along with other fashion bloggers, top magazine & newspaper editors/writers and other respected names in the Irish fashion industry. It was actually mind-blowing and I got a chance to meet some amazing people who share the same passion. It was quite funny when I met fellow fashion blogger Claire Jameson because we were talking for a while and then we realised that we were actually nominated for the same blogger award last year but we never got the chance to speak then.

The event took place at 55-57 Drury Buildings Restaurant in Dublin. The setting was beautiful and the weather was gorgeous for a change. It actually went really well with the show's theme Brazil, which is full of colour. The vibrancy flowed consistently from the clothing to the table settings.

We were treated to a very tasty breakfast, which was followed by a fashion show that was hosted by Top Irish Stylist, Courtney Smith. She had put some amazing outfits together, which also included menswear. From the women’s collection I definitely fell in love with the side-pleated blue skirt and lime-green top. It was so simple but the colours were very eye catching. I also loved the floral kimono and pink floppy hat, which would be perfect for a day at the beach.

A lot of people are not aware of how fashion forward the F&F brand is and this show was a great showcase of what Tesco Fashion has to offer. I am looking forward to see the new online boutique that will be launched in Ireland very soon!

Xpose Presenter Karen Koster and Irish Stylist Courtney Smith

What I wore: Blue Top, Penneys | White Shirt & Necklace, River Island | Jeans, H&M | Boots, Penneys


Happy Shopping :)


Love, B