Fashion

Sunday, January 31, 2010

I ♥ Kelly Cutrone


I absolutely love Kelly Cutrone. Outspoken, ballsy, intelligent, socially aware and totally rad - can't wait to read her new book. Check out this vid shot by A Shaded View on Fashion's Diane Pernet. We always knew who the real star of The Hills and The City was...
P.S. - Listen out for Pernet's gravely voice. What a bitchin' accessory. I wish I had one like that!

superspeedy turnaround

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Pretty speedy turnaround time between Paris and Stockholm.
I have spent much of today angering Mother Nature by putting on three loads of washing and rushing into town to pick up Swedish Kroner (which incidentally though not at all surprising is very pretty indeed, who knew?)

Paris was wonderful. Joanna, who I know through my best friend Lily was the perfect travel companion and the flat we stayed in (which belongs to her family) was just what we needed; quintessentially French in that slightly outdated way- walls full of framed maps and shelves full of pottery mugs. We bundled ourselves up each day and braved the cold to see the sights. Come the evening we would retire to the flat, listen to the family's selection of CDs (now converted fan of Scott Joplin and Charles Trenet) drink Gin, eat pasta and apply some red lippie before hitting the Latin Quarter for some drinks. We went to a place called The Wall near Cardinal Lemoine two nights in a row after enjoying ourselves there. We made friends with the guy on the door 'Call me Kemps' and while Joanna puffed away on cigarettes with a guy I had his friends teach me naughty French slang.

Photos to come once I am back from Sweden and have had them developed. This will have been a very exciting couple of weeks for me, and proof to myself that I have done something interesting during my gap year.

Thanks everyone for your recommendations for both of the cities. Sadly, I concluded after Paris that it's not the best city for Vintage (understandable, classic pieces and lots of dark colours seems to be more their forte) though I did manage to pick up this little Rabbit fur hat which I'm wearing in the picture. Sadly can't remember the name of the shop but it was a bit of a gem. Run by a guy called Laurent (naturellement) and just off Rue Saint Antoine (which is the street connecting Rue Rivoli to Place de le Bastille). I have higher expectations for shopping opportunies in Stockholm, though. Ellis is literally peeing herself with excitement over Monki and Weekday (quite right too) though I may have to hold her by the scruff of her neck to prevent her from spending her entire January wages there..
Back at the weekend!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Want Some Wasson?

Model-of-the-moment and total ride Erin Wasson is now adding 'jewellery designer' to her C.V. Not content with being a muse and stylist to Alexander Wang, Wasson has launched - Low Luv X - a capsule collection of base metal rings, necklaces and bangles inspired by the Southwestern desert. Gotta love those chunky scarab-adorned knuckle rings and crucifix necklaces. Totally waiting-list worthy. Gush!

Get a piece of Wasson now at My-wardrobe.com.

I Perv Shoes

I hate perving on things I can't afford. It's soooo frustrating. I will however make an exception for these Aticoma wedge ankle boots from Acne. Alexa Chung has already been seen sporting a pair (but of course) as has the unlikely style-phile Herman Munster. Jaysus that fella was on the ball! How gorge would these be with an asymmetric LBD. Lushness.

Get your pair now @ My-wardrobe.com or direct @ Acnestudios.com.

Digging Digby & Iona

I'm seriously digging Digby & Iona at the moment. Apart from the fact that they are yet ANOTHER rad jeweller from Brooklyn (can that town get any hipper?); they make the narliest knuckle dusters! I'm loving this 'Black Spot Two Finger' creation ($220) which can be customised to suit your finger size. Fierce in the good kinda way!

Check out my fellow New Yorkers @ www.digbyandiona.com or pop into Dublin's Loulerie boutique for your retail fix.

Sweet Valentine's Day Offer - 25% off at Trendy Twin and Kid Shop

Sweet Valentine's Day Offer - 25% off at Trendy Twin and Kid Shop


Don't let cupid pass you by, get ready for Valentine's Day with a sweet offer from TrendyTwinAndKidShop.com.

Use this special link to save 25% on anything from the online boutique. Your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Trendy Twin and Kid Shop is a unique online boutique specializing in fashions for twins and siblings. Check out their fabulous line of custom made clothing too!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

StyleNation - Nuxe Launch

Check out the latest installment of StyleNation at the launch of Nuxe in Dublin's Radisson Hotel.

Monday, January 25, 2010

50% off Chic eKids Designer Online Boutique

50% off Chic eKids Designer Online Boutique


Chic eKids offers unique collections of high end designer clothing for babies and children from newborn to 6 years old. Their collections appeal to both fashionistas and traditionalists wanting fine quality clothing finished to a high standard with exceptional styling.

Get 50% off with code: DASH50 until Jan 31st.

60% off Du Pareil au Même (DPAM) Winter Collection

60% off Du Pareil au Même (DPAM) Winter Collection


Du Pareil au Même (DPAM) is offering up to 60% off their Winter collection until February 2nd!

France's DPAM offers a wide selection of baby, boys and girls clothing sizes 0-14 years, shoes and baby goods at a great price-quality ratio.

baby star to Donate 10% January Sales to Haiti

65% off at Dutch Kids Boutique Zazou


Conceived out of the desire to balance style, functionality and sustainability, baby star designs simple, modern essentials items.

baby star is offering 20% off code: STAR20 Plus 10% off all January sales will be donated to support Mercy Corp's efforts in Haiti.

Everything But The Princess 35 Designer Brands for Spring/Summer 2010

Everything But The Princess 35 Designer Brands for Spring/Summer 2010


Everything But The Princess has over 35 brands to choose from from European's finest designs, to girly dresses, swimwear, shoes & accessories, or totally trendsetting styles.

Check out their S/S pre-order 50/50 deposit program and Free Shipping.

Little Maven by Tori Spelling S/S 2010 Collection - 15% Off

Little Maven by Tori Spelling S/S 2010 Collection - 15% Off


Defined by the modern Hollywood lifestyle, Little Maven by Tori Spelling is fun, young and incredibly versatile.

Hollywood chic and seaside casual has created a unique style, mixing elements of resort with more distinct expressions of vintage and glamour.

Discover Little Maven's new S/S 2010 collection and get 15% off orders 150+. Plus, don't miss their Fall/Winter clearance at 50% off!

Little Fashion Galley Final Markdowns Up to 70% Off!

Little Fashion Galley Final Markdowns Up to 70% Off!


Little Fashion Galley is offering final markdowns of up to 70% off on European designer kids brands: Album di Famiglia, Antik Batik, APC, Bellerose, Carmel Baby & Child, Finger in the Nose, Imps&Elves, Little Marc Jacobs, Maan and many more!

Don't miss your last chance for deep discounts!

70th Edition of Pitti Imagine Bimbo Trade Show

70th Edition of Pitti Imagine Bimbo Trade Show


The 70th edition of Pitti Imagine Bimbo Trade Show took place last weekend - Jan. 21-23 in Firenze, Italy.

Pitti Imagine Bimbo included 512 brands from around the globe plus fashion shows featuring designers' F/W 2010-2011 collections.

Dashin Fashion's Pitti Imagine Bimbo 70 trade show review is coming soon....

Spring has sprung at Childrensalon!

Arabella Belly Maternity Grand Opening Sale!


Spring has sprung at Childrensalon! Shop the new S/S 2010 collection including new brands. Plus find up to 70% off the Winter collection.

Check out The Adorables section where you can share photos of your little models!

Arabella Belly Maternity Grand Opening Sale!

Arabella Belly Maternity Grand Opening Sale!


We've got exciting news for our moms to be....Arabella Belly Maternity is celebrating their grand opening where you'll save 15% off on the entire store until March 31st with code: GrandOpening!

You have spent years building a wardrobe that reflects your sense of style and compliments your figure so when you find yourself pregnant, you want to maintain your prebump fashion status.

Arabella Belly Maternity's unique selection of designer maternity apparel, accompany their stylish collection of baby clothing for boys and girls as well as preemies.

Whether you are looking for cute comfortable maternity shirts or that special outfit to bring baby home in, you are sure to find it a Arabella Belly Maternity!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

sunday night

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Tomorrow I'm off to Paris. Feeling a wee bit unprepared as it's after midnight and I'm yet to pack and sort out all of the tedious paperwork that accompanies modern day flying. I have on the other hand had a lovely evening at mine, served up big dishes of lasagne to friends (mix of best friends and some interesting new ones). We shared our appreciation for
lamebook.com, politically incorrect jokes, me and Josh had some geeky chat exchanging our love for Haw-Lin and Christo and Jeanne-Claude while Jo chuckled at our schoolchild-ish excitement. We'll meet same time next week at mine with plans to have a merry lunch, all mucking in and saying goodbye before Josh goes to Borneo for a few months and myself and Jo head off to Stockholm for a quick break.

Posting may resume while I am away, who knows. Taking the laptop with me so that in between visiting Versailles and Père Lachaise Cemetery (and wherever else, we have a long list of 'to-sees' but please recommend where you see fit!), myself and Joanna can plan our trip to America this Spring.

So I may be back tomorrow or indeed in a week..

Slogan Tights

First there were slogan tees; now there are slogan tights. It appears Henry Holland, master of Cockney rhyming slang, has taken his cheeky epithets to lower levels - the legs that is. His 'Wanna Party' tights for Pretty Polly do exactly what they say on the packet and wil no doubt get you noticed. Just make sure you wear them with purpose and not slip them on mistakenly for a job interview, baptism, double date... More importantly, never wear these on the Tube.

Click here to get your party on.


Saturday, January 23, 2010

I Blog Fashion Does Sales

Loving my new shoes. Only €30 in the Topshop sale and utterly SS10-worthy. Flat sole - tick. Brogue style - tick. Nude - kinda sorta? O.K. maybe copper metallic isn't quite the hue du jour but I think I can get away with it - especially with my roll up jeans. After all, pale isn't always that interesting. I'll keep schtum if you do...

Friday, January 22, 2010

upstate NY

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Wouldn't mind hanging out in Upstate New York, wearing raccoon fur, wading in ponds, sitting on the stoop of a wooden clad cabin. Dan Martensen and Celeste Cooney's spread for Twin Magazine is the closest I'll currently get to such a fantasy.

There is an accompanying behind-the-scenes video over at Twin, which is all Behati Prinsloo running through fields and swinging her legs from tables to 'My Boy Builds Coffins' by Florence and The Machine.

Images:source

jordan robin

A look back at Jordan Robin's closet. Not all of her clothes are completely my cup of tea but she has a very distinct style and I always admire that. Watch it as much for her enviable Brooklyn appartment (interior styling ideas!..) and leather boot collection as for her wardrobe.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

StyleNation - Episode 1 2010

Wanna know what you'll be doing in 2010? Check out my fashion calendar lowdown in the first epidode for 2010 by the StyleNation team!
Oh p.s. turbans are soooo back! At least for bad hair days...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

mini trends of 2010

This time last year, I created an 'Alternative trends of 2009' post, which was a mini compilation of trend predictions based on Street Style rather than the catwalk (although clearly the two are in a constant cycle of inspiring each other.) With the new season around the corner, here are this year's trends, suggestions and predictions to get you excited about your 2010 wardrobe!

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If you're somebody that likes Navajo jackets and Native American references, I highly recommend you watch this video. I haven't stopped thinking about it since watching it; Lauren Buxton's personal interests and influences are great and the video has left me wanting more.


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look out for more 'trends of 2010' posts over the next week!


images: unknown, mr newton, stylelikeu, cobrasnake, life images, own photography

just so you know

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Make Lemonade is a great little vintage site if you're looking for some basics (leather belts, Churches brogues, knitted spotty jumpers or 70s pullovers) and you're sick of other sites taking the piss with prices. There isn't an huge lot of stock but if any of the above mentioned pieces sound like your cup of tea, you should have a look.

Have a look here..

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

fyi

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If, like me, you enjoy a good snoop through people's twitpic accounts all in the name of procrastination, of course, then perhaps you'd like to take a peek at mine?

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dressgate

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Hands up if after watching the Golden Globes you're filled with even more love for Chloe Sevigny? She handled dress-rip-gate with great humour and without delving too much into gossip website tittle tattle, it puzzles me that some people seem to have viewed her reaction as diva-ish. For anyone who is in turn puzzled by what I'm talking about, Chloe Sevigny's Valentino dress was ripped after her usher stood on it during her Best Supporting Actress in a TV series award acceptance. You can watch the clip here.
In terms of Chloe Sevigny's dress, I must say it's not what I would have expected her to wear and I'm not mad on it, but I've read in the past that she likes to wear something glam and classic to award ceremonies, favouring timelessness over her usual 'quirky' fare.

I smiled as I watched her reaction which was completely natural and funny and fair and I think acts as a great testimony to what a lovely and honest person she is.

Now, on this drizzly Tuesday morning (so far away from Friday..) let us watch Golden Globe clips and love Chloe a little bit more. If you watch the acceptance speech, note how lovely that she thanks her New York friends.


"Well, what a tinkering of applause.."
This clip is interesting to hear Chloe talk about the process of dressing up for Awards ceremonies.

zac posen x target

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I've never gone mad for Target designer collaborations. Of course, the names (Proenza Schouler in particular) have had me watering at the mouth. I remember back in my Teen Vogue buying days wanting to get my hands on a piece from the Luella range, but in hindsight that was because owning an item of clothing that had somewhere along the line been tweaked by Bartley seemed like the ultimate aspiration.

As is the case with many designer collaborations, after all of the initial excitement I haven't found the finished product to be worthy of the same head over heels adoration that might be initiated towards the designer's main lines.

It is with this context in mind that Zac Posen's Target collaboration is in my eyes rather curious; the little hawaiian shirts and flirty spring minidresses have me feeling excitement that wouldn't usually be reserved for Posen. Who knows, perhaps it's the lovely styling*, maybe it's model Elsa Sylvan's casually tousled hair, because although I've a little voice at the back of my head, whispering 'don't fall in love, the fabric will be cheap and static shock inducing!' this is one Target collection I can't help but like.

*Though a pair of nice wooden wedges wouldn;t have gone a miss instead of those unfortunate black T-bars..


View the rest of the collection here.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Talent for Haiti

An online auction has been organised by designers Eilis Boyle and Helen James to raise as much funds as possible for the Haitian relief efforts. All proceeds (minus eBay and PayPal fees) will be donated to Medecins sans Frontieres. Donations are being accepted at Bow Boutique in Dublin's Powerscourt Town Centre (01 604 0044) before Tues, Jan 26th. Bidding starts on Thurs, Jan 28th. I'll be donating a Paul & Joe jacket, a Quinn & Donnelly dress and other items. Please give or bid generously. xx

I Blog Fashion & Love Ray Bans

I was gifted a pair of Ray Bans the other day and have since been prancing around Dublin like a would-be celebrity. Peering into every reflective surface, including the bread bin to the right, I'm likely to give Narcissus a run for his vainglorious money. You see, these are the first sunnies I've encountered that DON'T sit crooked on my nose. My vintage Pop glasses always need a little nudge, as do the Zara aviators which slide down the bridge of my nose. What I also like about these tortiseshell beauties is their width - decent coverage without looking oversized in manner of disturbing clown. Loving it²!

Friday, January 15, 2010

seasonal loyalties

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Images, Behati Prinsloo by Matt Jones for French ELLE, from The Fashion Spot

With the season on the turn (fashion wise, that is, I can't see the climate perking up any time soon) I feel like a child caught between divorcing parents! where on earth to my loyalties lie? it's incredible what a couple of SS10 collection magazines coming free with the January Issues can do to ones head. Me and Jo spent most of our shift at work yesterday leafing through the Vogue one and dissecting each look, cooing over the models' summery tanned legs and trying on the new sunglasses that have come in.

On the other hand however, I've really enjoyed Winter this year, just getting the knack of my own little 'capsule' wardrobe and this spread with Behati Prinsloo in French ELLE is a further reminder of the success of layering that only the chilly seasons will permit.
For now, I shall enjoy the diplomacy of embracing each season; continuing to wear knits and chunky tights while dreaming of that glorious feeling of sun on skin (oh, remember?..)

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Sugar3 Boutique Handmade Children's Clothes - Jungle Love eBay Launch

Sugar3 Boutique Handmade Children's Clothes - Jungle Love eBay Launch


Soon it'll be Springtime in Paris and Sugar3 Boutique has a new launch - Jungle Love - on eBay featuring Custom and Handmade Children's Outfits!

Check out this adorable Hello Kitty outfit by Jenna Claire Boutique being auctioned on eBay.

Everything But The Princess - Springtime in Paris

Everything But The Princess - Springtime in Paris


Soon it'll be Springtime in Paris and Everything But The Princess has the perfect wardrobe!

Shop Spring 2010 items by Moo Boo's, Room Seve, Jottum, Cakewalk, Lemon Loves Lime, Paper Wings & many more. Plus find up to 70% off the Winter collection.

Get Ready for Spring - Early Bird Sale at Hanna Andersson

7th edition of Playtime Paris Trade Show - Jan. 30th to Feb. 1st


Hanna Andersson is ready to dress your little one this Spring! Start the season right at Hanna's Early Bird sale where you'll find savings until Feb. 28th.

Discover Hannah's new Very Gud Price Collection where you'll find Hanna quality at extraordinary low prices!

Closet Clean-outs and Seasonless Style

Into all of our lives a little clutter must fall, more often than not it tends to reside in our wardrobes. This January, tune into The Afternoon Show on RTE1 where I'll be detoxing the country's closets each Tuesday from 4 pm. I'm a huge fan of purging my unwanted purchases - if only to replace them with new ones! With my new year's ressie to silence my inner trend whore, I recently did a pre-Christmas cull of 'what was I thinking' impulse buys and sold them on eBay. Instead, I'm committing my closet to the mantra of 'seasonless style'. Check out this Isabella Oliver 'Roma' frock I'm wearing. Lovely draping, great length . Slip it on and 'BAM!' - instantly dressed. More to the point, it not-so-secretly gives you insta-boobs! Serious bonus points! Me likey...a lot!

snow stories



A couple of snaps of myself and my dear Ellis.
The two of us, along with Jo, went for a stroll around the local park last week which was punctuated by intervals of sitting on various benches, marveling at the clear sky and hijacking other people's super size snowballs.

On the subject of snow-appropriate dressing, this outfit has been a godsend over the last week. The coat I picked up from my local charity shop, a bit of a preemptive purchase before the snow arrived, it is astonishingly warm and fit for Shackleton.

burnt orange

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Back in August, I was standing in a long long line at the cashpoint in Spitalfields, London when a woman ahead of me caught my eye. This fact alone isn't unusual for East London, but this woman in particular had the most incredible hair; a sort of burnt orange colour, very plainly dyed, long and simply parted at the centre. I was instantly in love and proceeded to watch with anticipation as the line grew shorter debating whether or not to ask for a photograph (I didn't know quite how I was going to explain her hair to my own hairdresser with my 'I want to look exactly like her!' style request.) Alas, the queue eventually shrunk and I watched her walk past me as she replaced her card into her wallet without saying anything. These three photographs however are (if my memory, six months later is to be trusted) an pretty accurate representation of said woman's barnet. And now I must enter a new debate, a debate that I am fully aware is intensely boring to any second parties as whether or not to take the plunge and book that hair appointment. Armed with a packet of hair dye last night, I went for a Butterscotch ginger shade, but unsurprisingly not much came of that bar a slightly redder shade to my hair which is lovely albeit barely noticeable.

maya villiger: behind the scenes of turned out

Maya Villiger, ever the modest blogger turns the focus of her lens away from her herself and onto others as a street style photographer. But given her impeccable eye and tendency to wax lyrical about the joys of denim on denim (think in the vein of sturdy Menswear, not Alexander Wang) I've always suspected there was something a bit special about her own style. Luckily for us, Tommy Tom of Jak and Jil has done the groundwork for us and found out by choosing her for his latest 'Favourite Things' feature. The answer is a confident Yes, for Maya of Turnedout.tv has a grown up style as lovely and clean cut as the collages she carefully creates for her blog. In my eyes, she's a bit of a female counterpart to that Male style aesthetic I've talked about in the past; an appreciation for good quality items, well cut and simple. Converse and leather shoes replace desert boots, and a short bob and tweed blazer sustain the essence of that boyish look channelled by Annie Hall and loved by all (including Maya, naturally.)

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MY FAVORITE THINGS: MEN’S INSPIRED BLUE SHIRTS, ISABEL MARANT RIBBED KNIT LEGGINGS, PHOEBE PHILO, MY WEDDING BANDS, LANVIN LILAC FLATS, DIANE KEATON AS ANNIE HALL, J. CREW KHAKIS, GREY BOTTEGA VENETA SATCHEL, BLUE RIBBON SUSHI, CHANEL 2.55, A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE BY ANNIE LEIBOVITZ, PRADA CRANBERRY SATIN TURBAN, DEREK HENDERSON, J. BRAND WIDE LEGGED JEANS, PRADA TRAPEZE PEACOAT, SAMUEL HODGE, MIU MIU FAUX CROC CHAIN BELT, ISABEL MARANT PLEATED HIGH WAISTED SHORTS, MAKING COLLAGES, MONOGRAMED GOYARD TOTE, BURBERRY TRENCH COAT, PRADA LACEUP ANKLE BOOTIES, MY MUSE AND SISTER GRETA
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