My Style: Keeping it casual with addidas originals

Hi Girls

Now who doesn't love just throwing on a pair of trainers and keeping it casual.

With two little nippers I find myself reaching for flats on a daily basis. But wearing trainers doesn't have to look boring...Keeping things casual can look good too!

I love a nice jacket with trainers and jeans

This coat you have seen on my Instagram page so many times, yes I live in it but its so comfy.

I picked it up in Penneys a few months back and for €40 it was the best buy

So heres my current favourite Trainers..these are the addidas superstars..they are the comfiest pair and I love the gold on the addidas logo...you can purchase those here and here

I pair mine with crop jeans as it looks nicer! And Im such a shortie so crop always helps 

I've paired my trainers with Blue Denim Cropped Jeans from Stradivarius €19.95 here and Lace Bomber again Stradivarius €19.95 available here.

The top of the bomber is almost see through and nice and light so perfect for Summer. The chain which isnt as clear in this pic is from My shining Armour and available here, I love it as its so delicate.

The watch is Guess bought from Fields and I adore this Stella & Dot bracelet I bought from Leona here, the colours are perfect for the summer.

And finally I am having a strange obsession with Headbands lately...they are so handy if you just want to throw up your hair, when you're in a rush but still want it to look pretty..loving them!! This one above was a bargain from HM for €5.95,

So don't be shy about purchasing Trainers girls, as they are so easy to dress up and can look chic.

Hope you like my style and do tell me what's your favourite trainer? 

Had so much fun doing this shoot with the lovely @thetwodarlings and @leanmeanmomma, who are quiet the photographers!

Until next time my lovelies

Have a great week

Pam

xxx

Dressy casual or just dressy.. You decide!

 So isn't it nice to have dressy options when casual just doesn't match the mood as you fall out of bed? Don't get me wrong I'm all for casual but its nice to get dressed up for no particularly reason..or maybe that's just me!!

Anyway I've pulled together a few looks which I would call dressy casual, now this might be too dressy for some but you can decide...You could always wear them for a night out! With storm Desmond and every other storm floating around we could definitely do with warm clothes..I've mainly focused on Skirts and Dresses but if anyone wants some trouser/pants look don't be afraid to ask xx
Beside girls you might as well be overdressed than under dressed!!

She was a wise woman Coco Chanel ...so on that note lets do this!!

This look is probably a little on the overdressed side but who cares haha!  Top left to right Fur Collar Dunnes €20, Penneys have these for €15, White bow blouse from Vanilla, Fermoy €48 (Comes in Black) Bottom Left to right: Dip hem skirt from H&M €59.99 and Zara Boots €49.95 available here.

Another more dressy look but you can wear opaque tights with this ladies don't be afraid, Fine Knit Jumper H&M €29.99, H&M Lace skirt €39.99, Burgundy Coat from New Look €39.99 available here, Wine heels New Look €59.99 available here.

Another cute look, love fringing at the moment, from Top left to right; Grey fur stole €19.99 from Cotton face ..check them out here. H&M Heart Jumper €19.99, Fringe Skirt H&M €39.99, H&M Red Suede Ankle Boots €119. 

Look 4; Nice and simple look but dressy all the same Embellished Jumper €19.95 from Zara here, Necklace €26 from my favourite The Jewel  Genie check out this necklace and more here. Bottom Left to right ..Dark green Zara leather skirt €29.99 available here,  Grey Over the knee boots €55 from H&M.

Look 5; Knitted Dress from H&M €39.99, Over the knee boots from River Island €95 available in store and here. New Look Coat with fur collar €74.99 available here.

Look Six..I love this ..pair it with opaque tights and a coat for a day time look and it can take you from Day to night! The top my ultimate favourite  is from Chicwish €36.38 available here, and delivery is free! Skirt Topshop €50 available in stores and here, River Island Studio boots €175 available in store only.

Look 7, perfect for this time of year, Top left to right: Lace Top from Chicwish €31.38, (Similar in River Island for €33) You could also pair a plain black jumper with this skirt if you really want to dress it down more! Boots Zara €59.95 available here, Bottom Left to right; Embroidered Skirt €49.95, available in store and online here, Red Coat Zara €89.95 available in store and online here.

Look 8, Love grey and its a great winter colour. Loving this look...Grey Jacket €49.95, Knee High Boots River Island €72 (were €140) find them here. Grey Purse detail knitted jumper €52.56 (Free delivery) available from Chicwish here. Zara Tube skirt €39.95 available in store and here.

And finally all the pretty dresses..the dressy casual ones ..Top left..ok more dressy than casual this asos cream and black dress is divine ..dress down with tights and ankle boots you can find it here here €110.30..love the details!! Wine skater dress from €44.12 available from Asos. Bottom left to right River Island Layered fringed swing dress €50, available in stores and here. Zara dress with ruffles €49.95, available in stores and here. And finally another Zara beauty Mini Herringbone dress €39.95 available online here. 

Hope the above looks gave you some ideas..I know they are borderline Over dressy for day wear but who cares...I think if you're comfortable and feel good ..that's the only thing that's important..

Night night my lovelies

Pam xx

Christmas day looks

So when I posted the last few blogs on Christmas party looks, I got a lot of requests to do a Christmas day look...so I said "Why not!".

I,for one, get completely overdressed on Christmas day...that's only because it was always tradition during my childhood we got really dressy new clothes religiously every year for Christmas day!! I'm sure it was the same for all of you, along with having good Sunday clothes which under no circumstances were allowed to be worn mid week! (haha how Irish of us!)

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So I have pulled together some looks that I would possibly wear on Christmas day...I've always gone for dresses that you can wear a pair of opaque tights with ..for fear it could snow....now when in gods name in the last decade has it snowed on Christmas day?? delusional I am!!...but you never know right? So here it goes ladies, let me know what you guys wear on Christmas day..I know some of my friends have PJ days which is just as nice...as all we'll be doing is eating eating and drinking..well in my case anyway!

I adore this dress, this pic does not do it justice. Definitely check it out online and that coat..white coats are just perfect at this time of the year (lets not think about how we're going to keep them clean as practicality literally flies out the window during silly season..)

Dress Lipsy.co.uk €78, available here, Zara Black courts €49.95 available in store and here, Topshop belted Wool Blend Coat €125 available here.

I featured this dress before on the blog and I love it..Ive added a red heel as being Christmas red always manages to sneak in at the time of the year...this looks details are as follows Zara lace and Leather midi dress €59.95 available in store and online, Jacquard Coat from Zara €89.95 available in store and online here, Red bow heels New Look €29.99 available here. 

You don't necessarily have to wear a dress at christmas, pants can just look as dressy..particularly the current trend of Culottes...These Tweed Culottes are €50 available from River Island in store and here Black Jewelled Flats €44 from Oasis available in stores and here Black Embellished neckline Jumper €35 available from All Oasis stores and online here. Black River Island Ankle boots €30 available instore and online here.

 Love this look, looks so cosy too. Cream embellished jumper €35 from Oasis, available instore and online here, Faux Leather skirt River Island Reduced to €18 buy it in store and online here. Suede Nude Heels New look €48.99 available in store and online here. Light pink jersey Jacket from River Island €87 available in store and online here.

Like I said Pants can look dressy and these faux leather pants are great with a dressy top/jumper. This looks details are as follows. Nude heels by dune €57.35 available here, Zara Faux Leather trousers €39.95 available instores and here, Oasis Jacquard Woven Sweater €60 available in store and online here. New Look shoe boot reduced to €14 available online here.

I'm a sucker for skater skirts and love this look. Sister Jane Lunar Eyelet and bow blouse €76.47 available here. Leather Skater skirt from Topshop €52, available in store and online here, Fur Collar Dunnes stores €20, Over the knee boots €140 available in store and online here.

Burgundy is everywhere this winter not to mention fur..two perfect combinations to wear on christmas day..think this and look 1 are my favourite. Details are as follows, Fur Coat Zara €79.95 available in store and online here, Topshop burgundy Joni Jeans €50 available in store and online here, Lace Top €29.98 available from Asos here. Burgundy heels from Savida for €30 available instore and online here, similar here too.

Another simple but elegant look. Zara Grey Dress with white trim €29.95 available in store and online here, Zara Brooch €14.95 available instore and here. Shoe boot from Lipsy €88 available here, or pair the dress with black opaque tights and black ankle boots! 

This is a great outfit too as you can pair opaque tights with it, it simple but dressy. Green Skater dress €49.95, available instore and online here, Feathered Bib with Diamante detail €29.99 from New look available in store and online here, pair with these heels from new look €25 available in store or online here, again you can pair ankle boots and opaque tights with this look. This dress is also available in red. 

Loving this too, can beat a bit of sparkle on Christmas day..Top with Gold sequin sleeves from Biba House of Fraser £62.30 available in House of Fraser and online here, Faux leather jeans from Zara as above €39.95. Ankle boots River Island Studio €105 available online hereZara long sleeveless waistcoat €99.95 available in store and online here. 

And of course Christmas always consists of a funky Christmas jumper. Every Christmas without fail we always manage to add one to the wardrobe!! So here's a few knocking around our stores at the moment...Top left Navy Christmas Scene jumper €19.99 new look available in-store and online here. Top Right white Xmas Jumper €24.99 available from New Look and is in store and online here. Bottom Left Elfie Selfie jumper (teehee my favourite!) H&M €22.99 available in store. Bottom Right Christmas Sequin bow jumper €27.99 from H&M. Centre I've added some more Christmas accessories, heck sure you might as well go overboard if your wearing the jumper! Christmas tree brooch €6.55 from H&M, Set of 4 pairs of earrings €6.55 available at H&M, Reindeer antlers also H&M €5.61.

So whatever you choose to wear ladies, at least now I hope I've giving you some details and information on where to get pieces!

I know as much as I have a wardrobe packed with clothes, I will still march to the shops to get my Christmas outfit...what are we like!

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Have a great weekend

Pam

xx 

Lovely leather (the Faux type)

Right ..If you have never done this once in your life there's something wrong with you...or maybe there is just something wrong with me haha yes I think its me! I had this situation most recently with a lovely faux leather skirt...hence the above!! And my next blog post...lovely leather..

Its everywhere I cant actually resist...but its so warm and the perfect wardrobe piece for winter....and technically it never really goes out of fashion now does it??? I've pulled together some Faux leather looks for you girls...Faux leather looks for any situation/event, you can thank me later :-) xx

The above Skirt is from Marks & Spencer for €55, Penneys have similar for €15 or you can order here, H&M cream poloneck €35, Leopard print Clutch from Asos €22 here, New Look nude shoes €24.99 available here.  

Topshop Tassel Saddle bag available instore €42, Derhy Embellished Top with removable collar €79 available here, Shein Faux leather pleated skirt €19.26, available here. Wine Zip Ankle boots €29.99 available in store or online here.

Zara jumper with embellished neckline €29.99 in store or available here. Faux leather Jeans €39.99 available in store and here. Burgundy Sleeveless waistcoat €59.99 available here and in stores. Zara Wine Faux fur clutch €39.99 available in stores and here. New look leopard print heels €24.99 available in stores and here

A more demour look... Double sided Wool Coat €99.95 available at Zara stores or online here, Zara Lace midi dress with faux Skirt €59.95 available instore and online here, Black patent leather croc heels €65 from River Island available online here. Zara padded clutch €25.95 available in store and here. Zara fringe ankle boots €69.95 available in stores and here.

Asos midi Dress €80.88, available here, Leather Jacket River Island €87 available in store and here, boohoo embellished clutch €22 available here, Folkster.com Black Court shoes available for €39 here. 

Leopard print Long Blazer from Zara €59.95 available in store and here, Leather pants with zip H&M €9.99, River Island Black lace high neck top €43 available in stores or here, Black messenger bag €49.95 available in store and here, beige snake print sandals €50 available in store and here.

 Vila Leather dress €66.18 available from Asos here, Red Fringe heels from River Island €75, available in store and here, Zara bag €29.95 available in store and here. Dark Green Leather shift dress €60 from Topshop available in store and here  (available in Black also). Topshop Rust Fringe ankle boot €98 available in store and here.

Zara Zebra Coat €89.95 available in store and online here, Leather skirt from Zara €69.95 online here and in stores. Wraparound Leather Sandals from Zara €69.95 available in store and here, Warehouse Clutch €38.24 available here. Chicwish Lace Top €33.55 available here.

So pull out those leather bits you have at the back of your wardrobes and start getting the wear out of them...it goes with everything ..and on that note

Oops I'm getting older!!

Have a great weekend

Pam

xxx

Shine bright- Opera lane,Cork

 

Last Thursday I had the absolute pleasure of attending the invite only "Shine Bright"event & finale of Cork Fashion Week, hosted by Opera Lane, in the uber cool, chic venue Market Café, Perry Street.

With champagne and canapés a plenty we took to our sits, at the FROW, and enjoyed a beautiful mix of casualwear, Party wear and (oh a treat for the ladies) menswear line. From 70's vibes to plaid, fur, capes, and sparkly numbers ..we were snap happy with our cameras to give you guys all the lowdown on what Opera Lane has to offer. The selection and choice that Opera Lane have to offer, I can guarantee you wont want or need to shop anywhere else. Have you been there? From Topshop, Topman, Gap, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, River Island, New Look, H&M, Only, Vila, Office and Sketchers to name a few, you're spoilt for choice! 

And get this they have their very own residential stylist, Natasha Crowley, on hand (who I might add is a qualified Image Consultant), to work her magic on you...a proper little fairy godmother of sorts to magic up any lady/gent that perfect wardrobe/outfit from Opera Lane. Now for the good part, this service is all FREE!!! So keep that in mind ..you can find more information on the service Natasha offers right here

On that note let me give you a glimpse of how the night went...you're going to love the looks Natasha pulled together.

 

First up the glitzy venue, Market Café..I adore this place, have been here a few times now since moving to cork. The food is to die for!!

Stylist Natasha speaking with MC Emer about all Opera Lane has to offer.

Stevie G on the decks, pictured with one part of the Duo Directors of Cork Fashion Week, Vivienne..loving her red dress and Gilet!

Working the runway..hmm not sure about that!!

Fur Collar Vintage, Shirt; Zara, Faux Leather Skirt; H&M (oldie but a goodie) and Bag Chanel

Pictured with my partner in crime blogger Ann Marie from Amaries-Fashion-Tips/ , along with Emer (center) Director of Cork Fashion Week.

With my all time favourite Blogger Eimear from The Two Darlings, how small am I :-) and how fab is her skirt??? 

Another of my favs Blogger( and Co Founder of Cloggers aka Cork Bloggers)Shell from Shell la Belle 

And now for my favourite thing..the fashion..all looks are from Opera lane Stores

Look at the hair styles ..Amazing!! 

River Island 

River Island 

This look is Tommy Hilfiger...in love with that cape! 

 

My favourite look of the night from H&M 

What a unique way to display the shoes and accessories!

Models from Lockdown Modelling Agency 

We'd a fantastic night and an amazing week. What a show for the finale of Cork Fashion week, amazing job well done to all involved and I'm counting down already for Cork Fashion week next year!!!

Pam xx