My Picks of the week

Unike most people I just love to see the Autumn Winter range of clothes and shoes coming into the shops. They are my favourite seasons and even thinking about walking on crisp golden leaves that have fallen to the ground gives me little fluffy goosebumps..
I have had to restrain myself from going too nuts as if you buy now you tend to get sick of the item by the time your ready to wear it, If you totally love an item then of course buy it, but put it away somewhere where you wont have to look at it everyday and take it out when your ready to put away your summer wardrobe.
Some of the main trends I have noticed is Bigger platforms and chunkier heels. The loafer platform is going to be everywhere this year so grab yourself a pair if you like a bit 
                                      of height.




Topshop have a great range and also have these fab chunky strappy heels, wear with Tea Dress and coloured tights.... Stunning!!!
There is also a slight military feel and the boyish trend is everywhere, team up tailoured trousers with a feminine blouse and military style jacket and you will be bang on trend. Also, my favourite, "The Romantic" look is back again, you can achieve this very easily by blending lace with chiffons and velvets and always throw on loads of pearls, chains and beads for night time, or for a funkier twist add studs, metallics, safety pins or whatever tickles your fancy!!! 





Here are just a few of my favourites for this Week.



S xx

Shoe and the City!!!

Autumn Winter Range

Geox Selection

After spending the morning traipsing around the shops looking for a nice pair of strappy gold sandals, much to my disappointment the selection was nothing to write home about.... After a friend told me about Shoe City which is just outside Castle Blaney, I decided to take a trip over and see what it was all about...To my surprise, the selection of shoes is just amazing. 

They have great labels for Women, Men and children 

such as Geox, Escape, Garbour, Lelli Kellie, Converse, 

Caterpiller, Timberland, Loakes and many more.. 

I even spotted a pair of black gladiator sandals with a gold zip on the front which are identical to a pair in the Jimmy Choo S/S 10 range. 

So many handbags

They also have a fab range of Bridal Shoes, Jewellery, Handbags and Accessories. And the icing on the cake..... Great prices!!! I picked up a fab pair of gold strappy sandals that Carrie Bradshaw would die for, and they only cost me.... Wait for it....

 €35....BARGAIN!!!!! 
Get yourself down to Shoe City for all your footwear, back to school, weddings, debs balls or for just everyday, I guarantee you will find what your looking for...


Happy Shopping Peoples
S
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My Fashion Bloggy: A sunkissed look without the Sun Damage!!

My Fashion Bloggy: A sunkissed look without the Sun Damage!!

A sunkissed look without the Sun Damage!!

I must admit, I was one of those people who had to have a few sunbed sessions before and after going on holidays. Now, after discovering the best self tan I have ever used I am ridding myself of the tanning salons and finding myself looking and feeling so much better for it. The product is called He-She Express Liquid Tan and I can promise that once you use it you will never look back.

Self-tanning has many advantages over the traditional suntan. It is instant and you can decide how dark you want it to look. It suits fair and darker skinned people.Tan lines are completely avoided and as it is temporary it will only last for a week. Moreover, sunless tanning is completely safe.

I purchased the product along with the applicator mitt and it was very easy to apply. The mitt can be washed in your washing machine which means you can use it over and over again.

The product is a dark coloured liquid, you apply to the mitt and rub into the area, then blend down onto the hands and feet. If you want a darker look, it dries straight away so just reapply it. I generally have my shower and shave the day before applying, it will gradually darken over a few hours. I also found that any little mishaps (ankles and elbows) can be tidied up by simply using a baby wipe.... GENIUS!!!
I am back from holidays over 2 months now and as you all know we haven't had that many sunny days, yet everyone admires my tan and asks me where I've been on my holidays... My skin feels soft all the time and I even apply it to my face before going to bed..
Also, unlike other tanning products, it does not smell, my husband Rob can vouch for that....lol
After shopping around I found the best deal for this product is on www.lookinggoodgirl.com They have 300ml Express Liquid Tan and Free Mitt for €41.65
Let me know what you think of this product or if you have any hints or tips to share.
Also, you can follow He-She on facebook where they give their top tips of the day. This is Thursdays top tip from He-She
 "Thursday’s Top Tip: - You already know that He-Shi Express Liquid Tan, delivers a quick and easy bronze tan, what you might not know is that it has a very high glycerine content, so it will keep your skin moisturised, soft and silky!"

Happy Tanning Peoples :)

Sinead
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Monday Blues

Today I woke up looking like this.... But not as cute  :)

                             And after 4 cups of coffee and inspiration I decided to go to the beach with the boys and the dogs...

And we made....

And then we had......

Came back home and did a little bit of......

So overall, I had a very productive day!!!! And now I think I deserve a very large glass of wine, a large bar of Dairy Milk, feet up and soaps for the evening.. Fashion and all things related can resume in the morning.... :)

S xxxxx

The Holiday Fever

I'm just back from a 10 day holiday in Marbella and luckily I brought the good weather back with me. While savouring the beautiful scenery I also got the chance to go to my favourite place there, Peurto Banus. This is what I would like to call "Fashion Heaven " along with Verona, Monte Carlo & lets not forget New York.

I stroll along the marina and cannot help but gaze at the amazing yachts, cars and boutiques. And of course, lets not forget the people. They are very stylish, very sexy and very very suave.

The look I found most popular amongst women and men alike was the Nautical Trend. Of course there were some other lovely styles but this is one that I think will never ever date. Women wore chino shorts with crisp white blouses or vests and stunning leather loafers or gladiator sandals for night time, while the men teamed up blazers, boat shoes and sailor hats, some even rolled up their chinos for that Tony Curtis look from Some Like It Hot. I defintately looked twice... :)

It was a lovely sight to see and so I took myself into the local boutiques and bought some lovely pieces to give myself a fresh nautical look.

I have to say that above all the designer's out there, Tommy Hilfiger gets this look right every Summer.

You can also get this look by looking out for some key pieces, they can be bought in mist high street stores, I have seen a great range of items in Awear, River Island, Top Shop and Penneys. Here are some from of my favourtites from Tommy Hilifiger.

Happy Sailing Peoples.... Ahoy Captain   :)

S

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My Summer Picks for the Day

I just found this stunning Sleeveless airtex and leather dress with zip detail for £75.00 available in Topshop (selected stores only)
This is totally funky, worn with killer gladiator heels or shoe boots, you would look like you just stepped off the fashion spaceship!!!
Airtex Leather Zip Dress - View All - Dresses - Topshop

This Jack Wills Tattershal Blazer is a statement piece for your wardrobe this summer. Available in Navy & White or Navy & Red. Team it up with a plain white Tshirt, your favourite jeans and stylish flats you cannot go far wrong. You will also get  a Complimentary pink & blue Jack Wills suit bag with this item.

€239.00 from Jack Wills at the Designer Village, Kildare.

For a more affordable version, This Mango Ticking Stripe Jacket is my pick.  At €75.00, this is great value and will be in your summer wardrobe for a long time to come.

Available at http://www.mangoshop.com/

Every girl should have a stylish and comfortable pair of flats to wear throughout the summer. These gold Miss KGpumps are stunning and will go with every item in your wardrobe.

They cost €50.00 and are available on http://www.asos.com/

I can never resist a nice dress, so when I saw this I had to add it to the list.  This Paul & Joe Sister bright blue draped jersey dress is perfect for summertime.  €105.53 available in Paul & Joe stockists nationwide.
www.net-a-porter.com

                                   

And finally, we all need a nice swimsuit for the holidays.

This Cosabella soft stretch swimsuit with ruched empire line and low cut out front willl give you curves in just the right places. It is a lovely shade of blue and I am about to click "add to basket"

At €87.50 this is a rare find, You could even wear it with your denim shorts when going for cocktails.

There are less expensive versions out there.

 http://www.asos.com/ have a lovely selection of swimwear for a fraction of the price.

 

 

 

Remember, you only need a few key pieces to update your summer wardrobe. Buy a few simple coloured tshirts to wear with your statement blazer and denims, purchase a new dress that is versatile and if anything else catches your eye, which happens to me far too often... Go on spoil yourself...

 

Happy Shopping Peoples

 

S

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O Fairy God Mother, Where art thou!!!

Im sure like me you often wish you had a fairy god mother to grant you all your wishes.. And of course it always has to be more than just 3 wishes, afterall, us ladies need a lot of pretty things..

I want to know what would be on your wishlist???

Here is what I would wish for.

First Wish; A delicious carrot cupcake smothered with cream cheese topping

                                

Second Wish; A new fluffy puppy to add to my dog family

I could pop them all in the basket of my little pink bicycle (also supplied by my FGM) and go to the beach for a picnic with all the family:)

Third Wish; A new pair of Jimmy Choos

These Glenys Zip Up Gladiator Sandals are just the ticket.. 
Perfect with every summer item in my wardrobe.

At €975.00 I am going to have to talk very nicely to my Fairy God Mother :)

Note to FGM: I would probably be willing to forfeit all my other wishes just for these..

My Fourth Wish; This amazing TIBI Beaded Asymmetrical Mini Dress.

This would be perfect with my new Jimmy Choo's for a night out on the tiles with the girlies..

My Fifth and Final wish (Im  trying not to be too greedy):

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO US ALL :)

Happy Day Dreaming Peoples

S

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The 12 Week Blowdry

After much investigation and talking to people who have tried this I decided to treat myself to the 12 week Blowdry. Also known as "The Brazilian Blowdry" this treatment is used to tame unmanageable tresses and lasts for 3 to 4 months.

I went into Mizu of Riverlane, Dundalk and the girls were very friendly. They explained that this isn't a straightening treatment, but it smooths out your hair and puts all the goodness back into it. After having a disaster with hair extensions last year, I needed all the goodness I could get.

The girl washes my hair and leaves the shampoo in for 5 minutes. After rinsing my hair , their are two girls putting pure keratin into every strand of my hair. The product is called Global Keratin Hair Taming Treatment and smells of oranges.. After this is applied the girls dry my hair and seal every strand with straighteners. I am then strongly advised that I shouldn't tie my hair back or clip it up or even put it behind my ears until I get the treatment washed out. This was going to be a long 4 days.

Day One;  My hair looks smooth and is frizz free. Although tempted to put behind my ears I resist and enjoy the rest of my evening.

Day Two; I wake up to find my hair is still pretty straight apart from one side which went a bit wavy from sleeping on it. The girl told me to keep straightening my hair if I came across any wavy bits so I do that a few times throughout the day. My hair is still shiny and sleek.

Day 3; Okay, I now feel like someone has poured cod liver oil all over my head, my hair looks straight and frizz free but it feels greasy. I remind myself that it will all be worth it... One more day to go so I avoid leaving the house and use the straighteners a few more times.

Day 4: Yipeeeee, I am getting my free wash and blowdry today. It is needed as I now look like someone who hasn't washed their hair for a month. I made an early appointment so I didn't have to spend the rest of the day looking like a grease monkey.

THE END RESULT; My hair looks fab, the girl recommends I buy the Shampoo and Conditioner which is €39 and they give me a complimentary Kerastase room fragrance. I leave a very happy bunny.

One week later; I have washed my hair a few times myself now and every time it has been so easy to style and takes less that 10 minutes. I let it dry naturally the other day and it went into a lovely wave with no frizzy bits. No more need to use frizz-ease or any other lotions and potions to smooth your hair. I find you only need a little shampoo and the conditioner is lovely, again you only need a little bit so this should last the full 12 weeks.
The treatment cost €180.00 and that includes a complimentary wash and blowdry 4 days after the treatment is applied. I thinks its great value for money and would recommend it to anyone. Mizu have a page on facebook and they always notify you of offers so keep an eye out as they sometimes do the treatment for €150.00
Think of how much you spend in 3 to 4 months on Blowdry's??? This could be your Saving Grace!!!

Mizu Of Riverlane: +353 42 9330933 website: http://www.mizu.ie/

Have a good hair day everyday peoples.

S
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Summer is upon us!!

I wake up some days and look out the window and think great, its sunny, maybe I'll take the summer wardrobe out.. Then the clouds arrive and it starts raining. My Mum will always say to me "Never cast a clout til May is out" which basically means, dont take out the summer stuff til June... I never listen..
I looked at all my plant pots and they looked horrendous and I wanted to cheer up my garden a bit so I decided to go and get some lovely plants... After that, I was on a role so I then packed the kids up into the car and went in search for a table and chairs. I came accross an old table and chairs in a charity shop in Newry and got the whole lot for €30.oo, bought a tin of duck egg green paint for €15.00. I couldnt wait to get back and start my little challenge..
I had old cushions in the attic which I covered with bits of material that I had bought last year from the Remnant Basket in Dundalk for €5.00

The end Result; My new table and chairs look amazing and I cannot wait to sit out in my garden (whenever Summer decides to arrive) and have tea and scones...

The paint was bought from colourtrend and the colour is "Reflection"

I hope this inspires you, instead of spending huge money on garden furniture from your local DIY shop, go look in second hand and charity shops. You will certainly find something you can restore or give new life to. I have and it feels brilliant..

S

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Out and About

I decided to take a stroll into town today with my 2 little men Matthew & Darragh. After bribing them with jelly tots, they sat in their Phil and Teds while I explored a boutique called Neola. It is situated in River Lane, Dundalk and they also have a shop in Malahide, Dublin.

I have to say that this shop is great little find, they have a great selection of brands such as Diesel, Miss Sixty, French Connection, 7 for All Mankind and True Religion. The selection of dresses for weddings or a night out on the town is great. They also stock a great range of Guess handbags, Gucci sunglasses and their store in Dublin has Hudson Jeans.

The staff were very friendly and if you are going to a wedding and buy your dress from them they will take your details to make sure nobody else from the wedding party buys the same outfit as you.

They also have a website http://www.neola.ie/

The jelly tots ran out and so I didnt get to try on any of their lovely items.

I wish them all the best and would like to thank them for their friendliness.

Next time I willl leave the boys with their Nan so I can have a proper rummage..

S

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Florals

This season, florals are everywhere. There are so many different styles and aspects of the floral trend and are all so pretty and feminine. www.asos.com have a wide selection to choose from. I've just purchased this lovely French Connection Maxi dress which will be perfect for a summer garden party, holidays or even worn with a short denim jacket for a trip into town.

Just remember, if you are fabulously curvy, avoid big prints, keep it simple with small floral patterns. Smaller framed women can wear bigger, bolder patterns as it will add curves. To show off the favourite part of your body such as your chest or small waist, add a pattern such as a blouse or a big belt, and to hide areas you don't like, such as hips and bottom avoid wearing big patterns in that area.

If some of you cant see yourself wearing florals, how about adding just a little bit to brighten up your outfit. You could add florals by using accessories such as jewellery, belts, bags or shoes.

These shoes are gorgoues and are by Irregular Choice. They are a steal at €81.25 and would look amazing with a little black dress.

You could wear them all year round. I love these and think they have a real vintage look about them.

I also love this little butterfly floral purse, a bargain at only €18.75.

The ring is from Juicy Coture and costs €87.50 and the belt is ASOS own brand and costs just €7.50.

Watch out ASOS I am about to go Crrrrrrazzzzzy!!!!!

Happy Shopping Peoples!!

S

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GOSH Make-Up Primer

Do you ever look at TV ads or photos in a magazine and wonder how to achieve that flawless look with your make-up????
Well have no fear I have the perfect solution. I have tried and tested the GOSH Velvet Touch Foundation Primer and can tell you all here and now that this is an amazing product to have in your make-up bag. You have to apply it after moisturising and using a brush apply your foundation afterwards. It glided on so easily and looked flawless. I usually have to apply concealer everywhere but I didn't need to this time except for a tiny bit under my eyes (I had a late night!!). My make up lasted all day without re-touching.
The packaging is very nice and not unlike the chanel products. It is a pump applicator which I am not usually a fan of, but this works brilliantly.
This is available in stores nationwide and I purchased mine from McCabes Pharmacy Dundalk for less than €25
Let me know what you think of this product...

S
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Grab yourself a designer bargain!!

Like most women, if you love designer clothes but not the price tag that comes with them, then I have the website just for you. "The Outnet" is a sister website to net-a-porter that was created last year selling past season and reduced designer labels. You can pick up anything from Christian Louboutins shoes to 3.1 Philip Lim dresses.


They also have what they call "Flash Sales", once subscribed you will recieve emails letting you know what deals are on. There are three different sale events
Pop-Up Sales; This is a time limited sale which usually lasts up to 72 hours.

Going Going Gone Sales; Like a reverse auction. Once the sale clock starts ticking the price just keeps dropping and it will only last a very short time so you need to keep on the ball to grab an amazing bargain. When you add the item to your basket it will lock in the price so you need to be patient as if you add the item to your basket to early you may miss out on a super low priced item...

Giveaways; Once registered, you wil be in with the chance of recieving something for nothing. Yes, this is real. You must be over 18 to enter. All you have to do is submit your details and cross your fingers.. I Loooooooove it!!!

I came accross these fabulous Antik Batik beaded suede sandals. With 50% off they are a steal at only €66.84 and are bang on trend for this season. Team them up with ripped denim shorts and blouse or a colourful maxi dress. I know I'm going to grab myself a pair before they are gone..

Happy Shopping Peoples...

S


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