My Style: Bohemian chic ..this dress was under €20!

Hey Girls

Happy wednesday..So here's another one from my wardrobe for you. I love easy dresses, the kind of dress that you can literally throw on and head out the door, no fuss!

And I especially love dresses you can dress down or up with just a change of a shoe!

I have a thing for comfy dresses, the bohemian kind, the ones that are little bit unusual (but in a good way) and look like they are easy to wear. When I first saw this dress at +Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre  I loved it..I didn't look at the price tag, it was the embroidered print and the nice shirt type material that caught my eye. Its so "my style" too so when I did peep that it was on sale +H&M for €15, there was no question I was getting it! There is still a small few available but its sold out online.(Other similar dresses are here here, and here.)

As you can see it has an embroidered design on the top part of the dress, almost Aztec print. The material is an outer shell material (Shirt material) and is just so easy to wear, its a light fabric and feels airy!

Its dipped at the back and slightly shorter at the front, a style I'm loving at the moment.

It has a drop waist so lots of room to hide any misgivings, its also perfect if you are just a few months pregnant (which can be an awkward stage to get any clothes, as regular clothes are too tight and maternity clothes just too loose) it has lots of room for a tiny bump or hiding anything you want hiding like me ha.

I paired this dress with heels as opposed to flats or wedges, I do have flats and wedges to match but I just liked high heels with this dress, its definitely a dress I'll be wearing for a girly lunch without the kiddies or midweek evening dinner/drinks.The heels I picked up a few months back but they are still available here along with my YSL bag my hubbie got for me..Im a lucky girl I know!

A Closer look at the bag...

And a better look at the heels 

And of course who doesn't have a few @Alex&AniIreland bracelets, I've three actually but working on getting more .. I love them and the meanings behind them. They are also made of sustainable products which is an added bonus.

Hope you liked this look as much as I had fun shooting it...again thanks to the fabulous @thetwodarlings and @leanmeanmomma for fun and photos,,with a little bit of babysitting thrown in 

Until next time girls

Have a lovely weekend 

Pam xx

Off the shoulder.. Summer styling

Happy Wednesday Guys!

I am a huge fan at the moment, of the "off the shoulder" look. From tops to dresses its the perfect piece for summer..There is some great ones out there and I love the simplicity of them its so easy to dress them up or down. So I've pulled a few looks together on how I would still mine...hope you like it!

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Look 1..This is a great holiday look and with holiday season just around the corner, this is definitely a look you'll want in your bag! Top; €29,99 buy here, White Shorts: €25 here, Tan Bag €29.95 here, Head scarf €7.95 available here Tan sandals €19.95 available here.

Look 2...The thing about off the shoulder tops are they are great for a night out too not just for day wear, although they work for both! Floral Headbands too I'm lusting at the moment, love this one €11.27 available here Off the shoulder Top €16.90 here, Wrap around skirt reduced to €14 available here. Pair it with Flat sandals above for €14.99 here for a day time look or High heels from Zara €49.95 available here.

Look 3, Again the off the shoulder dresses are super, and the one above is a fab night time look, this is a denim material and looks amazing on. You can find it for €29.95 here, Beaded bag is gorgeous and perfect with the dress for €33 its available here, Adore these neutral heels will go with lots of other things in your wardrobe, available here

look 4...Still sticking to a night time look (date night/girls night) loving this, its so simple yet stylish! How amazing are those heels with the pop of mustard, love these and they are amazing in person such good quality, you can find them at Zara for €45.95 here, I've paired them with a leather pants but if you are looking to buy any type of leather pants then it should be the freddy pants ...amazing..they are pricey at €119 but in the grand scheme of things they are so so worth it, you can get them here. Off the shoulder top is €14.99 and available here. I love a pop of colour in a bag and this one is perfect you can grab this one from Zara for €19.95 right here.

Look 5 is another look for the summer or while your waiting on this sunny weather to arrive, why not get wear out of this by adding heels and having a night out!! Off the shoulder lace top from River Island €24.99 (Sold out online but available here) and in store, Khaki beige Shorts here €29.95. Tan flat heres from Zara €29.95 (Penneys have similar for €13) available here. As I said you can always pair this look with heels this pair above are available here

Look 6...Love this look its so simple and great for the summer...Denim off the shoulder top Zara €29.95 sold out online but available in store. White Jean from River Island available for €50 available here, Flat sandals are €22.99 and available here, tan sandals would be fab too or wedges! Heels are river Island and available here.

Look 7...Another easy laid back day time outfit and this off the shoulder top is fab available from New Look for €14.99 currently out of stock online but they are in stores spotted it today! Zara Jeans are €29.95 available in stores and online here, I would pair this look with flats or wedges...the flats are €9.99 from New Look here, Wedges €39.99 and available here

Look 8..Finally another two looks for summer (again weather permitting ha!) Top Left Red off the shoulder is from Boohoo for €14 available here comes in plus sizes too! White shorts are River Island €25 available here. Top right Off the shoulder top (my favourite I think) €31.55 available from Chicwish here. Shorts are HM €24.99 available here. Pair all of these looks with a pair of Adidas original or cons.

Just loving the off the shoulder pieces, They are a great summer time look and its staying around for a while! I love it for its wear ability and its a simple way to look fantastic.

Hope you liked the post and let me know your favourites?

Until next time my lovelies

Pam xx

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

Bomber jacket... This seasons jacket

Ok so this one has taken us by surprised, but have you noticed how the Bomber Jacket seems to be popping up all over the place at the moment...its amazing how fashion seems to evolve all the time, and items when you were younger seem to be coming back in fashion...Why aren't I a hoarder..I could have saved myself lots of money buying todays current trends haha albeit they have altered from the standard bomber in my younger years! 

I know there is a lot of the plainer colours of bombers knocking around but I quite like the embellished ones or patterned ones as you can style them with lots of things...

Don't believe me well have a look below. I am loving this look 

 First look is Bomber from River Island €75 available here, Jeggins €29.95 from Zara here, black Cami from river Island €22 available here. River Island Leopard print Heels reduced to €34 available instore.

In love with this coast lace blouse, it is expensive for €95 but I adore it, you can purchase here, I've paired it with this embroidered bomber jacket from HM you can see it properly on this pic, but have a look here, its €49.95 and I've paired this cute tan suede skirt from River Island €45 available instore and online here, Beige Suede tie up shoe boots €87 available here.  

A nice day time look wearing the Bomber jacket this ones from New Look and is €29.99 find it here, Blush jeans from river Island reduced to €24, only few left in stock online here or instore, also similar here for €49.95 here. Beige Ankle Fringe boots €60 available from River Island here, White Jeans from Verso €54.95 available here.

Zara peplum hem stripe skirt  €19.95 available here, Tan Sandals €69.95 available in store and online here, Navy camisole from Oasis €15, available instore and online here, River Island Bomber jacket €53 available here.

In love with this bomber from Zara, gone on the wishlist, just to add to the other 100 things I have on it! Its just fab and although I have paired it here with a simple pair of jeans this would go with anything...You can get it here €49.95, Jeans are also from Zara €39.95 and available here, these cute lace up flats are from  River Island €37, available here.

Grey Geometric Bomber jacket for €60 at River Island available here, Grey ankle fringe boots from Divine Boutique for €45, they are not online yet but if you can them 01 6292550 Divine Boutique, Grey Camisole from Shein.com €8.99, A white camisole would also be nice with this look, Grey Mid Rise Jeans from Zara €29.95 available here

And finally I couldn't not put these fabulous ones from Needle and Thread, they are divine...better start saving as they are a splurge!!

Asos leather flap over clutch €16.20 available here, Skirt from Topshop available here,  Needle and Thread Jacket available here or Brown Thomas, heels Carvela Barely there heeled sandals €77 from Asos here 

Again a Needle and Thread beauty, which you can find in either Brown Thomas or here, I've paired it with this tulle skirt €79, from Verso here,  but you can pair it with a simple pair of white jeans too, Bag is €19 from Asos.

So how do you feel about this look ladies?? I'm liking it once the Bomber has embellishments or embroidery, not too keen on plain ones. I know which looks my favourite so tell me what's yours?

Have a great week

Pam xxx

Printed dresses for Autumn/Winter

Ok so who else can relate to the above sentence...before kids, yes absolutely, now with kids lets edit the above a little bit...."takes me an hour to get ready"..."45 mins" to dress kids, argue, feed, peace make, brush hair mid tears, wipe blobs of food fired by toddler at random...yes chaos..."and 15 hectic minutes" (mid kid hanging off you, yes literally dangling from your arm!!) for everything else! (in other words 15 hectic minutes to get dressed.)

Phew so hence ladies, why I'm blogging about Printed dresses, the majority of times I love dresses, so handy in the morning (when your morning is as chaotic as mine), to literally throw on and run out the door. They are easy peasy, pop on a pair of flat heels/boots, opaque tights and it looks good!!

To make life easier I've pulled together some of the prettiest day dresses around. Have a look and let me know which look's your favourite??

Dress H&M €54 available in store. Fringed boots €35 buy in store and online here, Fur Collar, available in Ruby Rouge for €25 here, Dunnes have similar for €20 here and Penney's for €15. Hat H&M €27 available in store. 

Zara Printed dress €25.95 available here (Comes in a red colour and a green colour both equally as nice!) cross body Bag oasis €28 available in store and here. Faux Leather Jacket €28 Penneys, River Island Tassel boot €50, available in store. (Sold out online).

Oasis Printed Dress €40 available in store and online here, New Look Grey Gilet €39.99 available in store.(Wallis have a similar grey one too!) Penneys Grey ankle boots €22 available in all stores. Zara backpack €25.95 available in store and here.

Beige Hat River Island €37 available in stores and online here, New Look Bird print dress €34.99 available in store and here. Penneys Fringe boots €23. Black Hat H&M €27, Oasis Print Dress €25 available in store and here. Penneys Fringe boots €23, available in store. Center; Pendant Chain Asos €17.65 available here. 

 

Vero Moda Dress available here €47.06, Coin Multirow necklace €14.71 available here, New Look grey over the knee boots €59.99 available in store and here. New look Gilet available here and online €39.99.

Embroidered dress Zara for €39.95 available in store or here, Ankle Boots Penneys  €23, Penneys white dress with bow tie, £15..due in stores now..Black Fur Scarf Penneys €15, Over the knee boots H&M €54, Topshop Tassel Saddle Bag €42 (comes in Beige and Tan too) available in store and here.

Always have to have one look which is a semi splurge..what with Christmas coming and all that :)

I've been a long term fan of Millie Mackintosh clothes, the dresses are lovely have two pieces of her previous collection. Bit of advice though go a size up! Top right Millie Mackintosh Ruffle high neck dress €100 available here, Zara Messenger bag €49.95 available here. Pepe Boho Dress from Asos €125 available here, (almost sold out) or here at the pepe store (all sizes available) here. Lipsy bonded Gilet €84 available here. Over the knee boots €73.53 available here.

Smock Dress from Boohoo €24 available here, Hat Penneys €15, New Look Pea Coat €59.99 available in stores and here, Boohoo ankle boots with Strap €41 available here.

Finally the last look, Dress with Belt €41.18 available here, Burnt Orange Snood from Dunnes Stores for €12, Topshop printed smock dress €36 available in store or online here. Navy pointed ankle boot River Island €70 available in stores and here, Navy Pea coat H&M €59.99, Over the knee navy boots €54 by Boohoo available here.

Dresses have been around for decades girls, and for good reason. I love a nice dress don't you?

Cinderella she'd the right idea ....there's a cinderella in all of us!

Have a great weekend

Pam

xx

Winter woollies.. Knitwear

Winter Woolies....

Seriously this is really what we're thinking when we hear Autumn/Winter ...admit it ladies ;-)

Who among you truly loves cold weather? I'm not seeing any hands in the air. Or maybe that's because it is so cold your arms have frozen to your sides.When I think of winter I think of finding every piece of clothing I own and layering it onto me. Its ridiculous, I get so bundled up that I end up looking more "snowman" than chic!! Not a good look!!

I feel the cold like no one else! I was picking my little lady up from school the other day and popped a fur scarf over me I was that cold, and stood next to another parent as they wore a t-shirt!! Seriously what's wrong with me???..I don't stand a chance in Winter!!!

So on that note I have pulled together some of the best Winter Woolies out there..which hopefully will have you looking chic more than Snowman ish :-)

Left to Right Roll neck Jumper €44.95 here, Zara Faux Leather Trousers €39.95 available here, Cable Patchwork Knit Jumper from Zara €49.95 purchase here, Bottom Left: River Island Boots €70 buy here. Dunnes Stores Ankle Suede fringe boots €35 available in stores and here.

Slouchy knit jacket from River Island €35 available here. Zara Embellished neckline Jumper €29.95 available in store and here. Bottom Left Penneys Black Ankle Boot €19 available in store. Zara Skinny Jeans €29.95 available in store and here.

Penneys Cream Cable knit Jumper €20 available in store. Zara Denim Shirt €39.95 available in all stores and here . Penneys Fringe boot €23 & Penneys Wool Aztec skirt €12, in all stores.

Top Left to Right: New look Grey Cable Knit Cardigan €29.99 available in store and here. Denim Shirt €49.95 from Vila buy here. Bottom left: Black Ankle Boots €50 from River Island available here. Plaid Scarf  €19.95 from Zara available in store and here. Faux Leather A line skirt €29.95 from Zara in store and online here.

Left to Right: Camel Coat Oasis €122 available in store and here,  Cable Knit Roll Neck from H&M €35 available in store. Converse Trainers from Littlewoods €50 available here. Bottom Left Plaid Scarf Asos €25.59 available here. Zara mid rise Jeans €39.95 available here and in store.

Top Left to Right: Asos Jumper Dress €63.98 available here. Grey Fringe Jumper Dress from Topshop €84 available in store and here. Boohoo Jumper Dress €24 available here. Middle Row: Beige Ankle Boots €50 available here. Zara black fringe boot €69.95 available here and in store. Bottom Left Abercrombie & Finch Beige Jumper Dress €82.46 available here, Grey Over the knee boots from H&M €54 available in store. Asos Oversized stripe fine knit jumper €42 available here

Zara Brooch knit Jumper €29.95 available in store and online here. Grey wrap around skirt from H&M €20 available in store. Black Ankle Boot Zara €69.95 in store and online here. Asos Clutch bag with eyelets €25.59 available here. Wool Coat from Zara €99.95 available here and online. 

 

Pink Cable knit Jumper from Stradivarius for €19.95 available in store and here . Twill Skirt with stud detail €22.95 available in store and here. 

All Stradivarius looks. Tricot Cardigan €39.95 available in store and here, Shirt with Tie detail €19.95 available in store and here Skirt with buttons €29.95 available in store and here

Stradivarius Scoop neck tricot Jersey €19.95 available in store and here. Skinny Jeans from Stradivarius €19.95 available here and in store. 

So there is a balance ladies, between being warm and melting like a snowman. My advise (and note to self!) is wrap up well but do it in a chic way...Use clever layering.. as in not wearing two jumpers, a coat and furry socks (I'm talking to myself here!)!!!

Have a good weekend my lovelies.

Pam

xxx