We were told that heels were getting lower. But word has it that it’s the heels that are selling first in all the shoe stores around Ireland. While I love my ballet flats (they are great at the end of a night when feet can’t take it any more) and I love the idea of the androgynous brogues which are oh so cool, it’s a look that needs careful thought. On a very slim leg brogues can look fab with skirts and dresses, throw on a blazer and you’re cool to go. But on a chunky calf ( ie mine) they can only be worn with jeans or trousers. Wedges this season with cork and sisal thrown into the mix are a comfortable and on trend comfortable shoe. Lots and lots of straps are in evidence throughout all the high heels here. A gladiator style with heels which started to appear last Summer but which is huge for this one. Beware, straps which lie straight around the ankle should only be worn by Tory Burch (see above) or any woman with slim ankles and legs. For the rest of us look out for the straps that are cut forwards onto the foot so elongating rather than cutting the leg.
Shoes for this season are in all price ranges so take a look at the street before going for more expensive designers. Watch out for clogs which are having a fashion moment but again easily available at the cheaper price range. Save your money for really good courts and pumps or a very special evening shoe that will stand the test of time.
Tory Burch tweeted that the sun was shining in Dublin. The sun certainly shines around this most stylish and successful American designer. When Tory Burch appeared on Oprah in 2005 she was catapulted immediately into the fashion elite. Coming from a Society family and making the transition from socialite to successful luxury designer is not an easy one but this extremely hardworking and focused designer certainly knows exactly how to produce a beautiful luxury lifestyle brand. Her shoes are to die for and her clothes, especially her tunics for which she is well known are oh so stylish. Brown Thomas Dublin carry the full range of clothes, shoes and bags.
I was lucky enough to meet the gracious Tory Burch last night at the launch of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer TM Campaign for Action Breast Cancer. This is the sixth year of the campaign which has through the sale of the must have designer Tote bag raised 500,000 euro to date.
This years Tote bag is on sale now (but not for long) at 45 euro. It carries the iconic Tory Burch logo. Not a fan of logo’s in general I make an exception for this one which is very classy indeed.
Tory Burch today in Brown Thomas Dublin
Sonya Lennon Tory Burch and Models at Brown Thomas today
Fabulous shoes on Tory's feet!
I just loving having a good root around the rails when the new Season’s clothes arrive in the shops. I’m so fed up with Winter and the horrible weather it’s time to cheer up and look forward to Summer. They say the harder the Winter the better the Summer so I was really happy to be invited to BT2’s press day in Dundrum today. BT2 made huge changes to the mini store last season which was hugely successful and have followed up this season with an even better, tighter and altogether well balanced range of clothes, shoes, accessories and not forgetting great make up brands and a brow and nail bar.
As it was mainly the clothes that I was interested in I was quick to spot lots and lots of winners. Prices range from incredibly competitive to mid priced for the designer collections and I was frankly surprised at some of the value. There are dresses for special occasions, a great Jeans Bar. All Saints and Juicy Couture alongside great T Shirts by Local Celebrity. Here are my top picks and what I think are (only) some of the winners……
- Gestuz top 109.55 euro
Gestuz trouser 79.67 euro
TBA blouse
Lipsy Dress 65euro
Lipsy Leather Jacket 90euro
Great Trench by Lipsy 90euro
Fab dress by Numph
From the fantastic fun collection from Sonia Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel
Dress (from Catwalk) by Philip Lim
Marc by Marc
Great oversize metalic clutch 70 euro by Friis (my summer event bag)
New to BT2 and loved by the celebs, sandals by Sam Edelman
