The Great Speedo Debate

Today on The Tubridy Show we debated whether Irish lads showed any sartorial promise poolside. GAA jersies, sock/sandal combos and speedos were discussed; the latter which sparked my fascination into what the Aussie's term the budgie smuggler. Allegedly, the unforgiving swimwear garment is making a comeback, and if you can believe some hack in The Guardian - it's hem rise is index-linked to an uplift in the economy. I'm more fascinated by the following pointless facts:

• Alton Towers banned the banana hammock last summer for being 'not appropriate for a family venue'.
• There's been a 400% increase in searches for the word "Speedo" in the past six months, compared with the same time last year.
• Aussies and Slavics are grand with the 'aul lolly bags; our American counterparts are less forgiving however (with the exception of Mark Spitz and Magnum PI).
• Cristiano Ronaldo looks good in one.

Still not convinced? Blame Brazil. The most divisive beach fashion stems from Ipanema - home to the first male crochet g-string. Don't believe me? Check out the episode where The Simpsons go to Rio; even Homer is wearing one!

Hoodies - Dave Fanning Tonight at 7

Catch me tonight on RTE 1's Dave Fanning show talking about our most loved and loathed piece of fashion iconography - The Hoodie. From monks to athlethes; hip hop stars to asbo kiddies, we examine the rise and rise of the hoodie up the sartorial ranks. Like it or not!
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Dave Fanning Tonight - RTE Radio 1

Catch me tonight at 7pm on the Dave Fanning Show (RTE Radio 1) talking about none other than high heels! After my foray into the world of 8-inch Louey B's, I've been asked to speak on why women love 'em so much. As I've said before - more consistently reliable than sex - and you don't have to make 'em eggs! CLICK HERE for a playback of the show.

I Blog Hits Channel 4!

Channel4.com hit up I Blog for some deets on how to parlez the francais in styling. Check it out!
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I Blog Press

It's been a buzy month for I Blog between styling and writing, so much so that I've been neglecting my daily style soundbytes. To prove that I haven't just been sitting on my nelly watching telly (although X Factor is totally allowed!), here is some evidence to my whereabouts of late:

1) The lovely Georgina Heffernan at RTE Fashion has done an interview with me on the rise of the blog. Check it out here!
2) Mybeautifulboutique.com has included me in their 'Gorgeous Finds' section where I spill the beans on my fave shopping haunts. Click here.
3) Off the Rails Live! hits Dublin's RDS from Nov 14-17 and with it brings OTRL magazine featuring photoshoot of me and my fellow fashion blogging brethern. Pick up your free copy at the show!
4) If you like a bit of magazine show action of an afternoon, tune into The Afternoon Show on RTE 1. Over the next fortnight, I'll be presenting slots on cosy warm winter coats and 1940s glamour. Click here to check out my last four appearances.

Fashion Friday with the Indo

I Blog press alert! Nice little interview in Friday's Indo. This was the day I arrived mortifyingly late at the unveiling of Peter O'Brien's new AWear collection. I thought the girl was coming over to ask me to move from her seat (as I skulked into the nearest available pew) but she was actually asking of a snap and some soundbytes. Much relieved I have to say. Click here to check it out!