Since I got my now seven month old Labradoodle, Riley (as in ‘life of’) at nine weeks of age I’ve been obsessed by dog accessories. Riley is a member of the Naked Doodle Club and we don’t do coats or any other seasonal costumes. But collars, toys and leads we love, love,love. That’s why I’m heading to the just opened Marvel room at Brown Thomas in Dublin where there is a special section for Dog stuff. The Marvel Room is that special area filled with sumptuous gifts from some of the most best designers for the C holiday that ‘s on the way in only a matter of weeks.
Lisbeth Salander, the hard hitting anti-heroine character is to set to light up the cinema screens soon in the Movie based on Stieg Larsson’s brilliant best selling novel ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’. Lisbeth’s street style look has now been interpreted and is due to to be launched soon in H&M stores around the world.
It won’t be difficult for any girl to work this look and the fab Muubaa leather jackets soon to be available from Lara, Dame Lane in Dublinwould be just perfect.
My passion for shopping is dulled by shopping centres and high street chains but is always refreshed and heightened by Independent Boutiques of all sorts. I am equally happy rummaging in old-fashioned hardware or kitchen wear stores as I am in Lifestyle and Fashion Boutiques. I have a particular fondness for those shops that present an eclectic out of the ordinary collection of carefully edited and sourced goods.
I haven’t blogged for an age as I am so busy with the lovely Diva dresses so have to apologise but I promise to do better! On a recent visit to London I happened upon East Dulwich which is full of great Indie boutiques and shops filled with wonderful things. One of them Roullier White is an eclectic lifestyle mix of household basics and luxury classics. From home cleaning products to old-fashioned beauty products (which include a great classic ‘cold cream’) to luxury classics. Of course I was drawn straight away to the wonderful perfumes, none of which you will find in the Duty Free in any airport anywhere. Since I love perfume and am a total scent snob this was indeed a find. It’s impossible to convey scent here but suffice to say if you want something sublime and different I can totally recommend this beautiful store.
This was one of those lovely rare internet surfing finds. I know nothing about Paula Gaviria and couldn’t find out anything much either except that she comes from Columbia and is based in Spain. One thing is for sure I love, love, love these statement pieces and they aren’t madly priced either (not cheap mind you). email: mariapaulagaviria@gmail.com
I don’t get excited by new designers often so it was wondrfully refreshing to see not only a new designer that has me taking a sharp intake of breath but an Irish one. Natalie B Coleman is a graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design and Central St Martins in London. Her latest collection sits alongside the Irish designers featured in Brown Thomas Dublin for Autumn Winter 2011. I’m betting that this is one new designer whom if she continues in this way has a very successful future ahead.
‘All the Jewellery I Never Got’ is the title of the Autumn/Winter 2011/12 collection. It is a collection of print, layering and whimsical storytelling.
All the illustrations are hand drawn, water coloured and digitally printed on silks, making the fabrics 100% unique and original to the NATALIEBCOLEMAN label.
Lets skip Winter and go straight to Spring. Well really January since this is when the ranges of make-up and clothing starts to hit the shops. Most collections start the Spring Season with a first delivery in January. Chanel launched images of their three nail colours a couple of days ago. Called April, May and June, my money is on the tangerine June (I have others that are too similar to April and May to warrant spending any money on) and I’m hoping I may just have seen a little of the sun before then.
A mother and daughter duo, combining architecture and jewellery design makes for a stunning collection born of everyday items, high-end metals used alongside leather ,polymers and fabric give the Noritamy collection a clean minimalistic design esthetic. Architecture and fashion converge with a very pleasing result.
Project 51 on Dublin’s South William Street, a chic design collective is reclaiming the street that was once the hub of the rag trade in Ireland. Here are my pick from Irish designer Jennifer Rothwell’s latest collection.Jennifer Rothwells new collection at super chic Project 51, a design collective on Dublin’s South William Street speak for themselves. These are my pick from the superb collection.
Last week I headed to Deborah Ruddy’s recently relocated Boutique Chic Unique in Ratoath Co Meath for an evening of fashion and style. The event was hosted by Ireland’s favorite TV stylist for real women Cathy O’Connor and with Pippa O’Connor one of the models.With nibbles and drinkies in hand and a packed room (the boutique has that living room feel) there wasn’t a seat left to be had. Great Winter puffa coats by Damo were a definite winner, warm scarves by Irish designers Electronic Sheepand plenty of great dresses, tops and skirts from labels including Laundry Room and Sinead Doyle Designs make this a lovely boutique with that all essential personal service we women need.
