halloween

A couple of crappy snappys from Halloween. I was going to go as Dead Paul the Octopus which I personally thought was a streak of sheer brilliance and wit and not to mention very relevant on my part but well, I got too preoccupied by essay writing (that's a sentence I'm not used to writing..) and sewing last minute legs was much too time consuming when I could throw fake blood all over myself and go as a dead bride.

So hey ho, here I am with Seb and Charlie (and everyone else) in Ashling's flat where we evaded indoor fire regulations with lots of supersize sparklers. Take that postgrad on-site snooper tutors!

Matt Doody Atelier Now Open

Matt Doody - Powerscourt Town Centre

Kerry’s crown jewel Matt Doody has opened his own atelier in Dublin’s Powerscourt Town Centre (www.mattdoody.com; 087 232 2382). The former Bow Boutique resident has only moved next door so he's easy to spot. Just look for his signature sumptuously draped dresses in the window. Exciting times to see so many Irish designers proliferating in Powerscourt. Well done Matt!

Hannah Andersson Get What You Wish Sale with Free Shipping

Don't miss Hanna's Get What You Wish Sale – get 20% off on nearly every item – plus FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100!

totally buff

Wonderful editorial in The Guardian Weekend styled by the super-duper 'gee baby, I love you' Steph Stevens. The model's equally super-duper hair is doing nothing to calm my mid-season 'fuck, what shall I do with my hair?' moment. Though I know the answer to this question will come tomorrow when I return home to Bristol (hooray!) for my reading week and my Mum's bimonthly question of 'do you think maybe you'd feel better if you book yourself in for a good cut?' Ah yes, times like this that my self-haircutting policy comes back to bite me.

moodboard

1. birkenstocks! long jackets! Heikki Salonen. 2. lesportsac bags. 3. topshop kama penny loafers in burgundy. 4. margaret howell rib turtle neck. 5. 3.1 phillip lim SS11

a little bird told me

"Ignore capes. There, I've said it. Because truly, what's the point? They are silly. Just silly. Either you can't use your arms at all or your arms stick out of holes at an awkward angle so you look as if you are doing a Punch & Judy show. Plus, anyone who would be impressed by the fact you're wearing a cape if a bit of a prat. Yes, superheroes wear capes, but usually they wear them for flying. Can you fly? Quite. Take it off. Now." 

Jess Cartner-Morley in The Guardian Weekend. I didn't want to confront the fact that when it comes to practicality capes are sort of no-go (I've worn mine out only once since I bought it and even then felt like a bit of a twat.) but, well, she said it didn't she? And there's no going back now.

Meet Zuma The Dog Woofilicous Kids Clothes from the UK

Introducing Zuma the Dog - a woofilicous new range of unisex kids clothes from the UK including iconic jumpers, jeans and t-shirts. The accessories range is growing as well, complementing the clothes with striking greeting cards, toys and far more to come.

Zuma the Dog's philosophy is joy and brightness by casting aside dullness, and uniformity. Designer Sam explains: "I was fed up of seeing all the dark uniform, stuff in stores and wanted my one year old son to be dressed in something a bit different to what was available. Ghastly greens, browns and blacks with nonsense logos weren't what I wanted for him."


"My background in the fashion industry supplying young fashion to high street multiples meant I knew I could make this work," commented Sam from her home in Taunton, England. "There was a big gap in the market, I looked around and found few equivalents to my range."There aren't many character-inspired designs that aren't led by television shows and comics - and I find that's a real shame."

And she shares the home with Zuma, a loving, lively and friendly dog who fed Sam's creativity with his exuberance. Now he shares her attention with the demands of being a mom and running a growing business.