Last Seasons Coats

Stella Mccartney shows off her designing talent by sending her very own variation of one of this season’s most cozy style staples down the runway (shown above).

While Kim Kardashian is spotted in Paris (shown below) carrying on her own more “casual” version of Rochas (also shown below) pink over-sized coat.  
        
Kim Kardashian pictured in Paris, France, Before her engagement to American Rap artist Kanye West (not shown).

Rochas over-sized pink coat (shown above)  modeled for their new Fall/Winter 2013 line.

Balance Black

Ladies, we all know black is the most slimming of all basics and i love it for that, but is plain black just a little too boring? Need a lesson on reviving your plain jane outfit? Here some ideas we found to balance the dreadful boring all black.

Not only is Miranda Kerr, spotted in NYC , balancing her all black ensemble well with a great textured leather ankle length trouser. Miranda also proves she is truly trendy by pairing a second trend of the season, the layered look with a long unbuttoned coat over a more soft looking sweater, as well as keeping it light on the bottom with a slim stiletto.

The second look on trend with textured arms of a basic black sweater allowing the slightest bit of skin to peek through paired with a harem cuffed trouser as well as messenger inspired cross body bag, again pictured above with the slim stiletto.

Frisky Fashion

Every year animal print is everywhere from giraffe to cheetah, leopard and even sometimes snake. Welcome to the jungle as I explore the most trendy animal prints of the season.

Burberry’s London line (shown above) is the perfect showcase of mostly giraffe print, which is growing more and more popular as the colder season progresses.

Another trend popping up on Burberry’s London runway? Mixing prints! Mix a sexy print like a neutral cheetah with another neutral print (pictured above). 

Won't set off the xray machine

1 & 2: light lace underwear sets. no padding or underwiring, perfect for summer in the juiciest colours. this coral set from topshop is my pick! (no support in these bras.. lucky i have no boobs!)

3: oversized breton stripe tank. i initally bought this for my boyfriend but then realised it looked better on me! i tuck it into jeans for a casual summer look. the i love the slouchy arm holes, a lace bra looks perfectly cheeky peeping out.

4: pastel coloured hair accessories. to me, these epitomise summer. American Apparel have these bows in every colour. i want them all.

5: lilac nail varnish, this one from topshop is lovely after 2 coats. pastels are rocking my world as of now, can you tell?

Exams finishing on thursday. i feel a shopping spree coming on...

Sweet as a peach

This glorious weather reminds me of childhood summer holidays. lazy mornings and extended evenings, going out to play hide and seek, eating icepops and having picnics. these assortments of 'friendship bracelets' being spotted on every wrist at fashion week are such a wonderful throwback to those carefree days. the juxtaposition of a tailored blazer and structured clutch along with a pick-a-mix of tangled strings and beads in an array of colours and textures, it's the dash of nonchalance every outfit needs.

Look through old trinket boxes and you'll be sure to find a collection of your own. pile them on, the more the merrier, and set off with an eye catching nail colour.

When i'm with you (i have fun)

Every year, coachella marks the start of festival season. the celeb-filled music fest always tops the style stakes, giving the rest of us inspiration for our own festival outfits in the coming summer. the reliable sunny days and long balmy evenings, along with limos awaiting to bring them to their 5 star hotels makes it easy for our famous counterparts to look impeccably 'boho chic' and fresh. Irish girls don't have it so easy. battling with the wind, rain and spending nights in stuffy tents doesn't produce that same chic look. wellys and anoraks have become the accepted uniform for oxegen and electric picnic.

But for now, let's pretend that alessandra ambrosio's summer-hippy look is perfectly achievable and practical. the flippy cream dress with the bohemian fringed scarf, the sun kissed skin and summer-inspired accessories. to me, this is dream festival dressing. check out the rest of the coachella style on justjared.com, also worthy of a mention are isabel lucas (in a tie dyed maxi) and kate bosworth.

There's a possiblity

How did two weeks pass in what feels like two minutes?

Study marathons infused with dashes of fun and games, not the worst lifestyle but doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging, or sleeping for that matter. highlight of my week, month (year?) waslykke li in tripod. to say i was blown away is an understatement. she is the most incredible performer, relaxed yet impossibly energetic, brimming with passion and talent and absolutely beautiful. she commanded the stage with such an ease, using nothing but a swinging black curtain and a pair of drumsticks as props for the spectacular show. the crowd were an awe. if you don't know who lykke li is, you should. immediately search 'i follow rivers' and 'little bit' on youtube. that's an order. and i will be back soon. that's a promise.