Prepare for some major news folks. I Blog Fashion is STYLING the Joanne Hynes catwalk show at London Fashion Week this season! The presentation entitled ‘Guerriers’ /‘Warriors’ is inspired by the West of Ireland (Joanne’s home turf), our own warrior queen Grainne Ni Mhuiel and features a unique capsule collaboration with artist Helen Steele. This cannot-be-missed runway reveal will take place at 11.45am at the Freemason’s Hall, Covent Garden on Sunday, February 22nd. Tickets can be requested in Ireland from SRMPR (sonia (at) srmpr (dot) ie) or UK and internationally from SNOW PR (vicki (at) snowpr (dot) com).
It's been an eventful year at I Blog Fashion; such that I've had little time to actually blog. Let's take a bit of a look back on the year that was. Wishing you all an amazing 2011 filled with good weather and absent of any water restrictions, cancelled flights or thermal 'fashion'. Here's to the new year. A xx
January
The month that gave Ireland its first installment of the Big Freeze. Unaccustomed to dressing for Baltic temperatures, I Blog Fashion spent a lot of time wearing her sister's climbing boots. Who would have guessed they'd be reprised later that autumn as footwear fashion must-haves. Good call. ;)
February I Blog Fashion had the pleasure of joining Philip Treacy on the judging panel for the Hennessy Best Dressed Competition at Leopardstown and interviewing David Koma, Merle O'Grady and Matthew Williamson at LFW. The Matthew interview was a bit of a 'robbery' as they'd say on Jersey Shore. I snuck back stage through the back door when the bouncer wasn't looking. Jesus, I can't believe I just quoted The Situation....
March Slow news month. Face Hunter came to Dublin. I prepared for a busy April.
April
I Blog Fashion took the mic on a number of awesome shows, workshops and judging panels. Starting with a capsule wardrobe workshop at 'Absolut Style at Set' organised by the lovely Blanaid Hennessy from Blanaid.com. Next Joanne Hynes and I held at trunk show at Brown Thomas Cork to introduce her s/s 10 collection. I then got my glad rags on to host the Hennessy X.O Literary Awards at Trinity College Dublin and was kindly asked to join the judging panel at Cork Fashion Week's Young Designer Awards and SaySo.ie. This was also the month that kickstarted a summer of Brown Thomas and BT2 style masterclasses and my weekly In Style column in The Dubliner.
May My birthday, a month of Brown Thomas style masterclasses and a fun interview with Henry Holland.This was also the month that gave us 'The Plume'.
June
'Holiday! Celebrate! Just one day out of life...' And not a moment too soon. Neil (I Blog Fashion's Gaydar contributor), Joanne and I headed off to Frigliana, Spain for a week of sun, wine and poolside lounging. I managed to bring and further amass over 4kgs of jewellery which tipped my 20kg allowance at Malaga airport. Cringe!
July More styling fun, this time a beautiful millinery shoot for The Irish Examiner shot by the very talented Miki Barlok.
August More shoots and new people to work with -a front cover fashion spread for The Dubliner and another front cover feature for The Irish Examiner - this time with Daithi O'Se. A major thank you to my erstwhile assistant Catherine Glasheen who was a tremendous help on all of these shoots. Dublin's loss is London's gain! Also a big hello to Maurice Flynn and Beta Bajgartova who I Blog got to work with again during the year.
September And the madness steps up a notch...or three. Front cover a/w trend report for the The Irish Examiner, London Fashion Week which saw Joanne Hynes leather armour jacket becoming engendering a pap frenzy including Vogue Nippon, WGSN and Browns Focus. Also shot the Oxfam tee for the amazing Eilis Boyle.
October
Joanne Hynes and I team up for two more catwalk shows including The Irish Tatler Designer Showcase in Shanghai and a crazy successful trunk show at Brown Thomas with Big Brother's Caoive Guilfoyle and actress/author Amy Huberman in attendance. Also had the pleasure of styling two showcases for Image magazine at BT2.
November
Another great shoot for The Sunday Times Style (out this Feb) shot by Andreas Pettersson. I Blog Fashion also had the opportunity to host a style workshop for the Women in Business and Finance. Speakers' fees tradtionally go to a chosen charity; with mine donated to Focus Ireland. A big thanks to the gorgeous Louise O'Reilly who offered her modelling services on the day.
December
With The Big Freeze; Part Deux firmly ensconsed in Dublin, I Blog Fashion bucked the 'stay at home' trend and held a Christmas-themed shoot on the roof of The Clarence hotel. -7 degrees, snow and Christmas songs blasting from the radio. Thanks to the superlative John Geaney and Kate O'Reilly whose hair and make-up skills erased all traces of frostbite. I Blog Fashion also made the shortlist on Faye Dinsmore's 'Most Influential' list in the blog category. Many thanks missus. I Blog is currently working on a lovely project for Louis Vuitton with some exciting secrets to be revealed in 2011. Watch this space....
I just received an email from Irish model Faye Dinsmore whose blog Faye is running Ireland's Most Influential in Fashion 2010 awards. "You're on the shortlist," informed the e-missive of my nomination forIreland's Top Fashion Blogger. "How sweet!" I thought. I've since taken a look at the rather stellar award categories which boast all sorts of categories from Top Editor to Photographer and Magazine. It's a really positive idea given the 'Ho-hum. Life sucks. We have no money,' climate at the moment. Log onto her site Faye and vote for your favourite fashion influences. While you're there, take a stroll around her blog entries that detail the everyday happenings in the life of one of our own homegrown fashion exports.
That's today folks! Be sure to pop by Drury Street's Smock boutique from 5pm to check out a bevy of new labels...and maybe have a bevvie too!
Karen and Susan are excited to introduce one new Danish label LUCKY BOY SUNDAY. Not to mention eco-friendly children's label POP UP SHOP and another one for the little'uns - LOU LOU and BALTHAZAR.
There are also some more beautiful creations from DAVID SZETO. Inspired by the laid back glamour of hollywood actresses from the 1930's and 40's, Katherine Hepburn, Barbara Stanwyick, Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbot. What's not to love?
This is just a heads up to those who slag me off for carrying bags too big to pass as cabin luggage on Aer Lingus. I'll see you and raise you a 12 foot tall Hermes Kellydoscope. Ha! In your face!
And it actually is; right inside the Brown Thomas accessory hall to be precise. Officially the largest bag in the world, the gargantuan tote has been cinched as a global exclusive for Dublin. Be the first to step inside this glamourous toy and experience what its like to be the contents of someone's bag. I won't give it away but suffice to say it warrants the dizzy spell! Being jostled inside the leather structure is about as close to an Hermes I'm likely to get this side of marrying Simon Cowell, George Clooney or Keanu Reeves. I haven't quite decided yet. While I ponder my future husband, take a closer look at every woman's dream bag.
A few weeks ago Joanne Hynes and I styled up 6 signature looks from her collection to go to Shaghai for the Irish Tatler Designer Showcase. Here are some of the photos from the prestigious event. Enjoy!
I love it when a plan comes together and as plans go the Joanne Hynes Winter 2010 preview was master-worthy. The looks were sharp, colourful and directional - perfect for the upcoming party season; or just about anything! A special thanks to everyone who came along on the night including our champagne friends Moet who supplied the bubbly. Have a goo at the social pics after the jump courtesy of Entertainment.ie and Wenn.com.
You are cordially invited to Brown Thomas on Thursdaty, October 14th where designer Joanne Hynes and I will treat you to a preview of her winter 2010 collection.The signature Joanne Hynes party dress returns just in time for the festive season & events calendar.
Alongside the dress, expect to see select avant-garde pieces built into the winter 10 look, pieces to introduce character and strength to your staple wardrobe for now and years to come. There is also a gift with purchase compliments of Joanne on the evening.
The event begins at 4pm followed by one at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm on Level 2 of the store.
Looking forward to meeting you and sharing some bubbles.
Introducing David Yeo. In fact, this fashion photographer probably needs little by way of introduction. Based in London, Yeo is a noted contributor to style tomes such as British Vogue, Lula, GQ Style, iD, Dazed & Confused and The Sunday Times Style. He has also been the recepient of accolades including The Guardian Portrait Awards and has exhibited in London's Proud and National galleries. So you can imagine how honoured I was when he asked to take my portrait at London Fashion Week.
Photo courtesy of David Yeo www.davidyeo.co.uk
Why not pop over to his website and take a look at his image library which is an inspiration in itself; or mosey on over to Marian Kihogo's blog to see his fierce snaps of a super ferosh stylist! Keep an eye out the next time you hit the cobbles at Somerset House; it could be you! :)
It's a wrap folks. The cobbles of Somerset House of seen the last of high heels, street style photographers, editors, journalists, stylists and celebrities. I'm a bit bummed to be honest and have already vowed to bring a decent digital camera and iPad with me for next season. Laters London. In the meantime, here's some fashion miscellany for your viewing pleasure.
Ticket sorting en suite at The Marylebone Hotel.
View of the Marylebone rooftops from my room.
Somerset House - the calm before the storm.
Model taking a speed wobble at Betty Jackson.
Topshop New Gen space
The Manifesto
I want!
Fanne Shiavoni's masterpieces
Alice Dellal wearing Pam Hogg wedges - ones for the Santa list!
The Marylebone nightly snack - left bedside with cinnamon tea or hot chocolate!
Carine - I left the best 'til last. A very cool lady indeed.
For those of you not familiar with Adam Entwisle, the Central Saint Martin's alum cites Roisin Murphy and Bjork among his clients. So, no surprises then that his SS/11 muses are 60s filmmakers Roger Vadim's 60s film starlets from filmaker. Think Jane Fonda as Barbarella and you're on the right track. The sci-fi vibe made for an impactful visual feast and I have to bow my coiff to the hair team. Good work - now dish on what hair spray you guys are using. I want to know!
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