Milan Fashion Week

OOTD – Milan Fashion Week Edition Part 1

Bonjourno and Saluti from Milano my modaioli!

This is what I would have started my blogpost with if I wrote it when I should have. Also, if I am incorrect with my use of modaioli (fashionistas) please blame google translate. Milan seems like a lifetime ago (partially because it was) and was a whirlwind to say the least. The four days disappeared yet I didn’t seem to have a minute while I was there. I have to split this post into two parts as I have far too much content for one blog post. The first evening was spent admiring the beautiful Milan Cathedral and exploring the Piazza del Duomo. I had to take some photos in front of the Cathedral as it really took my breath away.

For my first outfit I wanted understated elegance with an edge. I wore a black tailored jumpsuit and cape style jacket with my monochrome Adidas Superstars. My jumpsuit which I have since last year is from Karen Millen, my cape style jacket was from Zara and my Superstars are currently available in many footwear and sports retailers. I had my trademark black suede courts to slip on for dinner but the runners were a necessity for wandering around. I kept my accessories very minimal and pretty much only wore my clothes hanger chain from Forever 21, my Daniel Wellington Sheffield watch in rose gold and my Alex & Ani bangles. My saffino leather tote is from Karen Millen and it is one of my favourite bags.

 

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I spent my second day in Milan jumping on and off the tram to shoot in different locations around the city. As their fashion week events happens in different locations everyday I was hoping I might find myself in the right place at the right time. My first location was an old church, San Marco off Via Montebello. I knew I would be gone all day so I wanted an outfit that would convert from day to night. I wore blush pink culottes from Boohoo.com and kept the colour scheme soft and neutral. I wore a white box-shaped jumper and light tan trench coat over them. To accessorise this minimal outfit I wore a gold bodychain, nude and grey snakeskin heels and a brown snakeskin cross-body bag. I have matching brown snakeskin pumps but they tore my feet to pieces within the first hour. I had to change into my heels and strut around in them for the day. Funnily enough, they didn’t give me an ounce of trouble unlike my pumps. It wasn’t just the physical pain that motivated the change, they are a perfect match for my satchel! To this day I haven’t worn them so it might be time to give them a second chance.

 

 

I have a little close up and #fromwhereistand picture that shows off the body chain I wore with this outfit. The body chain was H&M, snakeskin satchel and white jumper are both Topshop and the trench was from Newlook.

 

For the evening I swapped my jumper for a waistcoat and my satchel for a clutch and I was ready to go. I wore a sheer shirt under the waistcoat as it was deceptively cold in Milan. That evening was spent wandering around Castello Sforzesco until we found ourself back at Piazzo del Duomo. I took some pictures at a gorgeous fountain outside the castle ruins.

 

I have another closeup of my outfit. My waistcoat is also from Boohoo and it matches the culottes. Its sleeveless with four buttons and the pockets are only stitched detailing. The sheer sleeves I have underneath is more outerwear. There are no buttons on it but it fit perfectly under the waistcoat once I pinned it. It has a slight bell sleeve and it spills out longer than the waistcoat to give a peplum inspired shape. My clutch is again a direct match for my shoes and I got them in Aldo about three years ago. I try to buy trendy and quirky pieces in more classic styles so that when that particular fad is ‘out of fashion’ I can still wear them because I still love them. You can also see my nails in this picture, it is Essie nail polish ‘Master Plan’. I love the neutral and mink colours because they look great with everything!!

This is only the first half of my outfits to Milan. I have more outfits and some content from the trade shows to post so stay tuned. As always, let me know what you think!

Ciao Bellas!!

 

 

 

 

London Fashion Week

OOTD – LFW Edition 

‘For some people Fashion Week lasts all year’ 

Greetings from fashion week my fellow Carrie Bradshaws, this post is for you. A little on the late side but I addressed than in my last post. You know what they say, ‘it’s better to arrive late than to arrive ugly’. The first outfit I wore was the obligatory airport ensemble. As I severely overpacked, I had to layer like a pro to avoid the overweight luggage charges. This contained my coat, scarf, two bomber jackets and a jumper over what was a minimal ‘model off duty’ inspired look. For my airport selfie snap I did lose some of the unnecessary layers. I wore my favourite Karen Millen ripped boyfriend jeans, Missguided khaki bomber jacket, Adidas Superstars underneath my Zara scarf and accompanied by my Moschino teddy bear phone cover. I think this is the first time I achieved fashion and function in the same outfit!

Once I arrived in London, it was time for an outfit change. I wanted to adapt the street style trend for this part of my trip. I wore all high street. Also, leather features heavily throughout my outfits in London and Milan. My friends think I have a borderline obsession! I teamed my culottes with an Adidas logo t-shirt and Superstars, and finished off my outfit with a black backpack I found in Primark. I took these pictures just around the corner from Brewer Street, the location of this years LFW. I bought the bomber jacket and logo t-shirt in Topshop. My culottes are from River Island and my Superstars were purchased from Office UK but are available at a wide variety of retailers.

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I also had a little photo shoot on Carnaby Street. I really liked the aesthetics here. There was as a catwalk style motion display that I fell completely in love with, so naturally, I had to have my own go! I am not sure how but I plan to own one someday. You can see the video clip through my Instagram account here. 

 

I was playing photographer on my second day in London, so I put the emphasis into my accessories. I wore a simple ribbed polo-neck style dress from Missguided. I dressed it up with my gold Adidas Superstars and a body-chain from H&M. I kept my backpack as my bag of choice and the swanky Nikon camera I borrowed for my trip. If I’m honest, the camera was an accessory in itself as it was not used to its full potential! I have included a little slide show of some of the street style I captured around Brewer Street.

Truth be told, two days in London really wasn’t long enough for all of the clothes I brought. I hardly got to showcase anything and I was disappointed I didn’t get an OOTN on the Monday but hey, chic happens. This is only my first post of three in relation to my Fashion Week so stay tuned fashion addicts and I hope you enjoy!

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Better to arrive late than arrive ugly…

 

Hello my fashion lovelies!

I cannot believe we are in the prime of SS16 and I haven’t even posted my Fashion Week photos yet. I have taken part in Kerry Fashion Week and attended a few events too which I would like to share with you. I also have some outfit posts and my latest wardrobe and beauty additions to write about. However, chic happens! There is no use in apologising for falling behind or making a promise I cannot keep. I could definitely work on my time management to try and utilise what I have but right now, unless I forgo sleep I do not have the amount of time I want to dedicate to making this a full-time blog. I hope to write as frequently as I can and this week you are going to see some much needed activity. I will start with my outfit posts from London and Milan Fashion week. I have several outfits so I am going to split them up into separate posts. I am hoping to introduce a new segment but that will take some time to gather some interesting content so bear with me!

Anyway, I just wanted to pop on and give you a quick update. I am currently composing my LFW post – editing photos always takes longer than you think – so it will hopefully be up this evening, at the latest it will be up tomorrow morning. As always, let me know what you think!

 

Fashion Week!

Hi fashion bunnies! Sorry it’s been quiet on here the past couple of weeks I’ve been very busy planning a really exciting trip! I am delighted to announce I am heading to London and Milan as of tomorrow to experience Fashion Week 2016.

I’ll be spending the first half of the week in London so keep an eye on my Instagram fashionbarbie29 for my outfit posts and Facebook page fashionbarbieblog for activity around Brewer Street. I’m very much looking forward to capturing some authentic and eccentric street style from the London fashion scene.

The second half of the week I’m travelling to Milan to people watch and take in the chic ambiance and style influence of the Italians. Here’s hoping I spot Anna Wintour leaving Roberto Cavalli’s Aw16 showcase *crosses fingers*. I have picked up a few pieces between Christmas and now that I am only dying to wear so I am thrilled I will finally get to blog about them with the aesthetic background that is Milan.

Here is a little peak behind some of my wardrobe choices for my trip. I have mostly high street and online fashion boutiques with some Karen Millen and Coast occasion wear pieces from last year. You know me, I like to rework a classic piece. Bomber jackets and runners are new to the wardrobe but will feature throughout my looks.

I know what you’re thinking, HOW did I manage to pack only one suitcase – I don’t know, I’m still in a happy state of disbelief over this. Once I’m home I’ll blog about the outfits and my two different styles reflecting both cities. I will have a manicure Monday post on my nails and my review of the OPI Nail Envy treatment and of course all the upcoming trends for AW16! I’m really excited and hope you enjoy the blogging adventure I’m about to go on.

I will talk to you all on the far end of Milan Fashion Week. I hope everyone has a fabulous week!

Caio Bellas,

   

 

 

Awards Season

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGS)

Hello my fashionable beau’s and belles! I am very sorry I am late with this blogpost but I hope it was worth the wait and satisfies your red carpet cravings. I don’t know about you but I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw from the SAG’s. Elegant, demure and conservative are the words that spring to mind. The common denominators amongst our celebrities were high necklines and long sleeved dresses. The full-skirted silhouettes were certainly bringing a royal flare to the evenings fashion . It’s no surprise that they scrub up pretty well, but after the shock-horror of the National Television Awards, it was certainly refreshing.

Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan and Alicia Vikander all rocked their long sleeved ensembles. The starlets opted for texture and embellishment making their demure gowns stand out among the crowds. Helen Mirren sparkled in a silver Jenny Packham dress. Saoirse Ronan was pretty in pink in a textured embossed dress from Michael Kors and Alicia Vikander was glistening in a sequin Louis Vuitton dress. My favourite of this style was Eva Longoria. She wore a heavily embellished custom made gown by Welsh fashion designer Julian Macdonald. I think the figure forming fit certainly compliments her petite and toned frame while the olive green colour is gorgeous against her sallow skin and dark hair  (not to mention that it’s a colour I am seeing popping up in SS16 collections so watch this space). As the least desperate housewife, she oozes sex appeal with the plunging V-neckline and barely-there back. Eva has finished off her look with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery and black strappy sandals.

 

Another style I noted that was a fave with our celebrities was in contrast to the above, A-line dresses. Anna Faris, Rachel McAdams and our very own Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic were channelling their inner Audrey Hepburn. Rachel McAdams wore a black lace Elie Saab dress, which is one of my favourite designers! Giuliana rancic wore a very fifties style Gauri and Nainika dress. The appliqué flowers and full skirt is very different for Giuliana as she usually opts for a more figure fitting silhouette. She always looks well but I can’t decide which style I prefer on her. In particular, Anna Faris stood out for me. I do believe it is always risky business wearing red to a red carpet but I really loved her dress. I think she was the epitome of paired back elegance with a contemporary twist. She wore a Naeem Khan dress that fit her like a glove. Her hair was pulled back in classic bun, had a tiny red clutch, it looks satin, and barely-there metallic platform Stuart Weitzman shoes. I think the folded over collar and sleeves adds a vintage touch which would certainly get Audrey’s approval. A serious contender for best dressed for me!

The next fad I noticed on the red carpet was the thigh high split. Not a preferred choice of mine but the legs were out last Saturday night. I don’t think that what Angelina Jolie did for the 2012 Oscars was achieved at the SAG’s. For some reason, many of these dresses look unfinished with pieces looking like they were missing rather than cut out. Either way, I am not a fan. I didn’t buy any clothes with cut outs or missing panels before and I certainly won’t be buying any in the future. I think they look sloppy and cheap, which these dresses are certainly not. I appreciate the hint of sex appeal celebrities and designers want to convey but I stand by the less is more thing. Unfortunately, the ladies who did not get this memo and won’t be getting a best dressed nom from me are Joanne Froggatt, Laverne Cox, Brie Larson and  Eva Amurri. Ladies, make sure you’re fully dressed the next time you’re attending an awards show! The only celebrity apart from Anna Faris who I think pulled this look off was Sarah Hyland. The Modern Family star usually nails the red carpet appearances keeping the formal wear young and contemporary. I really like her Cadbury’s purple J Mendel strapless dress, she’s finished off her look with black barely-there Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. The strapless bodice and pencil style suits her column shape very well. She knows her body type, what shape suits her and that is why I always look out for Sarah Hyland on the red carpet.

As the award season stakes are rising so are the fashion stakes. With each ceremony only as good as the last, I cannot wait to see what stop will be pulled out for this years Oscars. Stay tuned for more of my coverage on this seasons red carpet fashion! But if you had to choose a best dressed from the SAG’s who would it be? Please feel free to leave you comments below!

 

 

Award Season

The National television Awards

Hey Guys and Dolls!

I am sorry the blog was a bit quiet this week, I had two falls last week and seriously injured my back. I couldn’t sit or stand let alone stay still long enough to get some blog posts written up. I will have a week 3 update on my nail envy treatment posted over the weekend. As for today, I am going to give my thoughts on last nights NTA’s red carpet fashion. As a child, I remember being told that if I hadn’t anything nice to say, I was to say nothing at all. Even at an early age, my honesty and inability to tell fibs often got me into trouble. I was very vocal about not liking the clothes and fashions of my family and friends. Sorry not sorry. So on that note, let me channel my inner Late and Great Joan Rivers and get grilling those that committed crimes against fashion!

Truth be told, I am not sure where to begin. If you were hoping for an appraisal or positive comments then I suggest you turn back now. I was highly unimpressed. I don’t mean to criticise anybody’s work (I mean, I even get it wrong the odd time) but I would be sacking my stylist if I ended up wearing one of last nights monstrosities. There was far too much on show between the sheer skirts on dresses leaving very little to the imagination and what was it about the triangular cut outs? We get it- your bikini bod is ready. Both Michelle Keegan and Alison King from Coronation Street wore dresses that looked unfinished! I am not sure if this is deliberate or not, but I cannot find the names or designs that our favourite TV personalities donned last night. Michelle Keegan usually gets it right on the red carpet, but last nights ensemble suggests that the only thing she got Wright was her husband.

The fashion stakes take a turn for the worse and go from unfinished to transparent. I justcannot begin to describe how horrendous these outfits are. They are very unflattering to their body-shapes and should not have been worn. Jorgie Porter, formally known as Teresa McQueen from Hollyoaks is an attractive girl but who on earth dressed her? According to one Twitter user, she was not of earth but from ‘Mars Attacks’. I despise this dress.

Following Jorgie’s trend of showing off your bottom half was Tess Daly, Alicia Dixon and Storm Keating. Again, I have nothing positive to say. It just baffles me how these gorgeous ladies were allowed to leave their houses looking like this?! This sheer fabric is very unflattering and it looks cheap. Tess’ dress is very unforgiving for her shape, Alicia’s sheer flares are far to long and swallows her and as for Storm, what is with the white belt?! I’m only happy I could crop out the white pointed courts she wore. Where I do not think that Storm’s dress was the worst, it does look like her grandmothers lace curtains were sown onto the bottom of the doily, I mean the dress.

I know your eyes must be as offended as mine at this stage and I am still reeling over the fact that Michelle Keegan has landed on the worst-dressed list. To add insult to injury let me introduce another offender to the world of fashion: Lady Colin Campbell.I think she missed the memo that the occasion warranted formal wear rather than a costume. The reality TV contestant looked like a wannabe bride in a tulle monstrosity. The other bride-to-be was Lydia-Rose Bright. For some reason her fashion choice was praised and she has an influence over a fashion line?! Not really sure why.

There were just so many eyesores that were called dresses on the night.We witnessed crimes committed against fashion that should be locked away and have the key thrown away. We can only hope that these first time offenders will learn their lesson and not violate their parole to end up on the worst-dressed list next year! Just for fun, who would you sentence to life off the red carpet for their fashion felonies?

 

Award Season Red Carpet Fashion

The Golden Globes

I think it is fair to say that the poor month of January doesn’t have much going for it, especially on the fashion front. The shops are filled with the fragmented remains of last seasons stock and it’s hard to get excited about a Spring-Summer wardrobe when we’re layering up in our winter woollies to brace the cold! In believe though, that we have been thrown a lifeline! Straight from the sunshine state, the awards season is finally here. It’s my favourite time of year and a great lead up to Fashion Week at the end of the month! Last night our favourite celebrities kick started things with a very SS16 friendly red carpet. Congratulations to all the nominee’s and winners. Now, where I’m sure the 24 karat gold statuette is the most coveted prize on the night, my aspiration would be to top the Best Dressed list! So on that note, here are my nominations for Best Dressed:

Winter Whites

White was an incredibly popular choice for last nights ceremony. I personally think this is a hard colour to pull off. You don’t want to look like a wannabe bride – you want to channel your inner God or Goddess! This was definitely achieved by Saoirse Ronan who stunned in Yves Saint Laurent Couture. Her floor-length gown was demure and elegant with a modern twist (the missing side panels) and she finished off her look with minimal Chopard jewellery. Something I did notice about her dress and many others was the addition of (what I would call) a cathedral style vail from the back of the dress or a small train. These were featured on some of our favourite performers last night, such as Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Laverne Cox to name a few. A new discovery for me was Alicia Vikander. She absolutely blew me away with her Louis Vuitton gown. For me, she oozes feminine opulence. Her dress is very romantic with its drop pleated skirt and frill detail. There is a slight pinafore feel to this dress as well, indicating our Alicia is ahead of the trends for SS16!

 

(Left to right: Saorise Ronan in Yves Saint Laurant Couture, Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, Lily James in Marchesa. Below: Alicia Vikander at the 73rd Annual Golden Globes)

Old Hollywood

I honestly cannot remember if I have ever seen Rosie Huntington-Whitely in anything I have not liked. There were a couple of gold numbers on last nights red carpet but I think Rosie HW takes first place for her Atelier Versace gown. It captures the vintage Hollywood era perfectly. A fuller fabric to enhance the shape drops from an intricately designed or embellished bodice.

On a side note, I have to mention Lady Gaga. Considering some of the whacky creations she has arrived to award shows in, I thought she looked great. Her Atelier Versace gown embodied the other classic Hollywood look. A cinched in waist, empire neckline and her voluminous curls would remind you of Marilyn Monroe. The silhouette of her dress and the off the shoulder sleeve would have been worn by the earlier stars of tinseltown.

So these four ladies are my top choices from last nights red carpet. Would you happen to agree? For a little bit of fun, I have added a poll to see who you guys would award best dressed to. You can vote for your favourite here and it will only take a second! If this is only the beginning, I don’t think I will be able to last until the Oscars!

 

 

OOTD – Edgy Minimal

Happy Sunday my lovelies! I hope that everybody had a nice weekend. Today, I just confirmed another very exciting project so stay tuned to find out what it is! This February and March, fashionbarbieblog is going to document a dream come true for me (and that is as much as I can say for the moment). So, that’s all my news for the week and on that note here is a blogpost on today’s outfit.

Do you ever find that if you are looking for something (in particular an item of clothing or specific coloured accessories) you can never find it?! Well, this seems to be the story of my life. I have been on the hunt for a monochrome knitwear dress with a funnel neck since before Christmas. I am ridiculously fussy when it comes to knitwear. Unfortunately my skin is very sensitive to wool so I have to be careful, hence why I have to be so particular. I have to opt for a wool combination which is usually a synthetic and natural fabric blend. A viscose-cotton mixture is often a safe bet for me. Also, my neck and torso are not long enough for polo neck jumpers so a funnel neck suits me better. I found one in River Island and you can check it out here. It is incredibly comfortable, soft (100%cotton) and versatile. I would layer this over leather leggings or trousers with a waistcoat, with complimentary contrasting vertical lines against the horizontal stripes. I will mostly style this dress on myself with black opaque tights, ankle boots and a fedora hat. This is one of my uniform looks for a day in town with my girls. I’ll be wearing my signature Topshop leather jacket too. Taking it from day to night, throw on a statement necklace and an arm stacked with bangles and swap your satchel bag for a metallic clutch.

Today, it was far too cold for just my leather jacket so I wore my Zara single breasted coat with a detachable faux fur collar. I was channelling my inner Andy Warhol with my black bug-eye sunglasses from Penneys last summer. To complete my ensemble I wore my over the knee flat suede boots. I have searched high and low for a link but both my coat and boots are no longer available on the Zara website for Ireland. In my Polyvore picture above my boots are not even an option. They were the closest match to mine so apologies for the false advertisement. My coat however seems to be available so you might be able to purchase it.

Referring back to what I said earlier, when you are going looking for something in particular it is almost impossible to find! Working in retail, many of the personalities that you meet think that this is an urban myth. I live by this! Case and point – I only purchased my coat and boots Christmas week and have no links to allow you to shop for them! So guys and gals, my advice to you is to buy something that you fall in love with when you see it. I am not saying ‘YOLO, buy the shoes’ but there is nothing worse than buyers remorse for a shopaholic. As the saying goes, “Nothing haunts us like the things we didn’t buy”.

 

 

 

 

 

2016 – FashionBarbieBlog 2.0

 

Happy New Year my fellow fashionista’s and blogging beauties!

I want to wish you all health and happiness for 2016. Logging into my wordpress site today I already knew I had let the ball drop but to see I had not posted anything since last April.. *insert monkey with head in hands emoji*. Now, before anyone thinks that this post is my pledge of a resolution it is not. Over the past year I have learned (and let) life get in the way. Commitments, responsibilities and only taking calculated risks have prevented me to grab the opportunities I want. Well, not anymore!

Those closest to me know that I am a perfectionist. I am extremely hard on myself when things go askew or do not pan out the exact way I had hoped they would. When this happens, I go to my imaginary re-do button. In college, I could be hand-writing the last sentence of a sheet of study notes and if I made a mistake I would re-write the entire page so that it was perfect. The one photograph of my nails could be taken thirty times. My makeup will be redone. I am rambling on about this because I wanted felt like in order to re-visit the blogosphere, I would have to restart my blog. This would include changing my name, updating the website, and rethinking the concept. Well, the only thing I have changed is the concept.

2016 is going to see the rise of FashionBarbieBlog. I am going to focus on fashion trends, how to wear and style them. I will help you build a capsule wardrobe for the seasons and your lifestyles. I am also going to document my upcoming projects and trips which I think you might enjoy. This year I hope to develop my social media platforms as well.

I hope that those of you who have followed me last year enjoy what is to come. I want to finish up this post with a quote. This was inspired by a personal favourite blogger of mine – Erika Fox of Retro Flame. I have inserted the link to her website – Fashion & Lifestyle Blog – Retro Flame so please go check out her Inspired By 2015 blog post. It is so encouraging and it is part of what has helped me get back on track!

“She decided to live the life she imagined.. and she replaced the fear of the unknown with curiosity”

I had forgotten these empowering and positive words but going forward they are something you will hear me quote a lot!

To paraphrase another positive quote, it’s ‘Day 2 of 365’ make it a good one! I am most definitely looking forward to seeing what 2016 has to offer so make sure you watch this space 😉

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pay Day Wish List

As payday approaches (thank the fashion gods!), I have comprised my list of must have’s for the upcoming summer season. Having the shops at my disposal either side of work, I have spent the best parts of my lunch breaks this week wandering around and mentally spending next months wages. It has been a long month with no new purchases and I have decided to treat myself to something. Here are what have stuck in my mind and have me more than excited about getting paid next week. My SS15 colour palate fundamentals are white, black and rose gold.

Pay Day Wish List by fashionbarbie29 featuring Moschino

First up is the Classic Sheffield Daniel Wellington ladies watch wth a black leather strap and rose gold face. Painted as a must have item by our favourite bloggers last Christmas, it has taken ages to for my order to come into store. I love the simplicity of the Daniel Wellington watches and a black/rose gold combo goes with anything. Spoiled for choice from leather or fabric straps and a variety of faces, you are sure to assemble your winning watch. It is coming up with a Topshop link from Polyvore, so here is their official website to check them out on: https://www.danielwellington.com/global/classic-sheffield-298

Next up is a black floppy hat. Anyone that followed my old blog will know I am a fedora/floppy hat fanatic. I adore hats! To me, my summer staples are a big floppy hat and oversized sunglasses, fashionable and functional. This one is a total steal from H&M and also comes in beige.

H M wool hat
€18 – hm.com

Something that has been on my wishlist for the past year is a pair of FRENDS earphones. A real luxury item, I think I’ll cash in and use my birthday to get them. Available in black and white, there are a multitude of headphone discs you can get. No surprise here that I am going for the white and Taylor Rose Gold headphones:http://eu.wearefrends.com/women/collection/taylor-rose-gold_27/

When it comes to jeans shopping I have two rules: 1)Do not go jeans shopping and 2)When you find your jeans, buy them in every colour/denim wash available. I am a confirmed shopaholic but I lack my usual enthusiasm when it comes to wading around the denim section. I believe jeans are meant to jump out at you and that is exactly what happened to me with my white ripped skinnies. Despite having white ripped skinny jeans (I don’t do flares) on my must have’s list for the season, I happened upon them by accident. Even better, River Island are doing 20% off online orders for Irish clients until the 8th of April with the following code: EIRESTYLESS15 Happy shopping!

River Island White super ripped front Molly jeggings
€62 – riverisland.com

We all know I have a fondness for iPhone cases, especially the Moschino ones. I love the new case from the ready-to-bear (get it) range. I love how his t-shirt reads ‘this is not a moschino toy’. When I can’t afford Moschino, I feel better knowing at least my phone reflects my fashionable taste.

Moschino tech accessory
€69 – saksfifthavenue.com

After making reference to my ultimate summer accessories combination, I came across these taupe sunglasses in Aldo. I steall at €11, or two pairs for €20, my drawers are full of Aldo sunglasses. From aviator inspired glasses to oversized shades, you will find the right frames for your face. I thought the taupe colour was a nice alternative to black coming into the summertime. If anybody is looking to replace or treat themself to some new sunnies, I would highly recommend Aldo! http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/en_UK/accessories/women%27s/sunglasses/c/311?show=All&viewAll=false&sort=

ALDO sunglasses
€11 – aldoshoes.com

It’s all about the fringe! This season fringe has exploaded into our stores. Clothing, footwear, accessories are tassle-tastic this S/S. I can’t say I’m sold on it but I have seen a few pieces i could be more than comfortable to wear to promote this seasonal trend. I am a bag girl, bags are my vice but I am so particular and fussy. I found this tassle-tastic tote, also available at Aldo. Black is transitional even if the fringe is not. It is a nice way to introduce a trend to your wardrobe staples without investing in the latest fads. To be honest, most of my handbags have come from Aldo. Again, I cannot recommend them high enough! I really like tote bags (like, totes!) and this black fringe one is gorgeous. At only €55, Aldo take 10% student discound with valid student cards.

ALDO black bag
€55 – aldoshoes.com

Last but not least are these rose gold beauties from Office. They could not be any less my personal style but I have been dreaming about them since we met last Tuesday! These sandals would be gorgeous with denim or white jeans. I’m not a huge sandals person but I know I need these in my life and think that these are what I’m buying for myself come Tuesday.

Office high heel sandals
€82 – office.co.uk

So fashionistas, if you could get one and only one item off my wish list what would it be? At the moment, the rose gold sandals from Office are my priority for Tuesday. Have you got anything you’re treating yourself to this payday?