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
xxx

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

xxx