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

Culottes.. And how to wear them

Hey my lovelies, 

Hope all of you enjoyed the weekend, wasn't it great to have a nice long one??

We'd great fun despite the weather...consumed copious amounts of easter eggs!! 

I don't know about you guys but I am loving the culottes at the moment...bear with me though, as the first time I spied them in the stores before christmas, my first reaction was hell no!! Whose going to wear them? Fast forward to March, and I've answered my own question, I'm wearing them!

I love mine, I bought a fab khaki/beige pair in Zara and they are the most comfortable pair, nice and warm and look great with a pair of heels and jumper/top.

Now I know Culottes are not for everyone..cue my sister's sniggers when I bought a pair..in her words " Ive been transported back to my 20's!" but when she saw me wearing them she seemed to change her mind!!

I've pulled together some looks for you and ideas on how to style them...

I love them...now can I convince you?

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Some of my favourite influencers, Olivia Palermo & Victoria Beckham

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With Culottes the idea is to keep it simple, wear an oversize jumper or simple tops

Love these culottes from Coggles and for €45 you cant beat that price, available here, striped Jumper Zara €29.95, instore and online here, or similar in Topshop here, Zara heels €49.95 available here.

Look 2, is to show you these culottes look great for an office look, the above culottes are Zara €39.95 and availabe instore and here, Cream Shirt is Zara again and €29.95 here, Flat shoes Zara €39.95 available here, or pair them with nude heels, these are Littlewoods for €24, available here.

This look is great for a date night, lunch with the girls or to wear to work, it works with any of these events. Look 3, Zara grey sweater €12.95 available here, or similar here, Grey heels New Look €32.99 available in stores and here, Metallic flat heels €39.95 from Zara here and Dunnes have exact same pair. White culottes River Island €50 available in store and here.

Love this look above, would be nice for a communion or confirmation or any event, its something different but still quiet nice...Culottes are from Zara €39.95 available here, Flat ballerina heels €25.35 available here, Floral Cardigan Oasis €49 available here, Nude heels Dune on Asos reduced to €32.39 selling fast available here.

Love this look for a nightout pair a cami underneath (either a cream or a black one) and it looks fab... Culottes again from Zara for €29.95, available instore or here, Flap over clutch Asos €39.44, available here, Bomber jacket Zara €49.95 available in store and online here, Heels €42.24 from Asos here

And finally as the summer is coming, culottes are a nice alternative to white jeans, love this look and particularly the top. Look 6 Top from Topshop available instores and online here. Tan heels €34 from Boohoo here, Tan bag Zara €39.95 available in store and online here. White culottes €39.95 from Zara available in store and online here.

So that's my take on culottes and how I would style them, like I said you either Love or Loathe them. I love them but whats your take on this trend?

Have a great week guys 

Pam 

xxx

What's in my basket.. March lust list

 Hey Ladies

So a few months ago, I did mention I was going to do a monthly post of "what's in my basket?"..obviously since then, my basket got ridiculously full and snapped in half. So after repairs etc etc I have a new basket again for the month of March!! Hence the delay!

Now this basket is quiet full at the moment, full of lovely bits I cant afford! They are going on the wishlist...I have them in a basket with the belief one day I will become a millionaire!! Half way through life and this is has not yet happened....it will, I feel it!

This is me above ...every week on my dashes around Zara ....

And on that note I know you're all dying for a peep so here you go..

Heels are having their moment the last few seasons and I love them!!  From Top left to right; Zara black heels €69.95 find them in store or online here, Asos Mustard tassel lace up shoes €53.52 available here, Zara Tan leather strappy heel €69.95 available here,

Center: Baige strap heels from New Look €44.99 available here. Bottom Left to right (my favourite row) Khaki tie up heels from River island reduced to €45 available in stores and online here, Miss KG by Kurt Geiger heels €175, available here, Miss KG Electra Heels €109 available here.

With Summer comes blazers/bombers and everyone needs one of those. Here's my current favourite on the list. Top left to right Peach/Cream Lavish Alice Cape €81.69 available here, Zara white turn up sleeve Blazer €69.95 available here, Lavish Alice Cape blazer €74.72 available here, Bottom left to right Zara Printed bomber jacket €49.95 available here, Zara Chanel inspired jacket with bow €79.95 available here.

Well you know me, never happy unless I have sneaked in a few dresses into the basket, loving this baby blue dress from Sister Jane which is available here, Asos Lace Midi dress €56.32 available here, Orange Dress from Irish Boutique Orla's Oasis €94.99 available here, Bottom left to right: Black Cut work scallop lace dress €81.69 available here, Three Floor halter lace dress (expensive but I love it!)€325 available here, Navy lace dress from Shein here, or Verso have a black version for €89 here.

I love a jumpsuit.. or a boiler suit as they call it lately..and no I'm not a bunny boiler ha!!  But all joking aside I love them! I spotted Vogue Williams in a fab one from Marks and Spencers she was wearing it loads in her snaps and its a khaki green one! Its all sold out (wouldn't you know) but its still available in navy for €74 here. Anyhow heres my favourite Top left short sleeve denim jumpsuit from Asos for €53.52 here (Comes in Tall and Petite sizes) Sleeveless Shirt Jumpsuit in sage colour €63.38 available here, Khaki Jumpsuit (similar to the M&S one) €27.46 available here. Bottom left Light Grey tailored jumpsuit with shirt detail €70.42 available here, Denim Jumpsuit €46.48 available from asos here or similar from M&S for €60 available here.

Yes, I always have a want for new jeans and leather pants, and these are no exception...The center focus being the Freddy WR Up Leather pants I really really need these ha!! So From left to right we have River Island Leather look biker jeans €60 available here, also love these similar pair for €55 from River Island here, Center The amazing Freddy WR.Up leather jeans €119, available here. Top right Zara mid Rise Skinny Jeans €39.95 available here. Bottom left River Island Molly dark wash jeans €50 available here. Bottom Right River Island Black Leather look biker pants €40 available in store and here.

And if you're getting jeans well you need to have tops to go with them, now don't you?? So here's my favourites Top left to right Oasis lace peplum top €46, available in store and online here, Needle and Thread top (the expensive one) €255 I know I know definitely on the splurge list!! Top Right White lace tie neck shirt €35 Ollie and Mac available here , Center White Collar Top €115 from Ollie and Mac here. Bottom Left Oasis Colour block ruffle top €36 available in Oasis here, River Island lace bodysuit €33 available in store and online here, Bottom far left Another splurge top ..love it €165 from Ollie and Mac available here

Now to beauty!! I'm about to start a make up artist course this Saturday (so excited)and I've always been obsessed with Beauty products, makeup in particular..so here's the ones on my wishlist ..

Top left to right: Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Blush Palette available in debehams stores, sold out online. Inglot Duraline €12 available here, O. Wow Cailyn Brush €29.99 available here, Centre Left to right Urban Decay Moondust Eye shadow €18 available at any Debenhams stores and here. Urban decay anti aging eye primer €23, available at Debenhams instore and online here. Inglot AMC Pure pigment, I have ones of these already but I want more this one is 22 and is available here, and of course the So Sue Me Contour palette which I know I need to wait until May when it becomes available in stock!! Next up the holy grail beauty book with amazing and practical tips its "Pretty Honest" by Sali Hughes available in Easons stores for €21.99 or online here.

Right the basket's bulging and the bank account is empty...somehow this should be role reversal!!

So if my lovely hubbie is reading and fancies buying me something random for no particular reason, only because I'm amazing haha then this list will help you! But its mainly to help you ladies in case you guys need any of the above..

Have a great week

Pam

xxx

Sister Jane.. Yes please

 So I stumbled across this brand and remembered just how much I have loved it, lets just  say I've known about them for a long time, love their stuff,  its funky, unique, incredibly stylish and Affordable! I always love something different and this is right up my alley.

I love their uniqueness and you can be guaranteed that you find a beautiful piece.

So allow me to introduce you to Sister Jane...

 Most definitely one of my favourite pieces, this shirt is so beautiful with sequin teardrop motifs, its so pretty and a great shirt for going out..Find it here €76.31.

Another fabulous top this comes in a pale pink too (available on Asos) for €72.73 available here. 

 

This is all kinds of pretty, love this blouse €72.43, its a great flirty little number and you can find it here, the skirt is available online too. 

Another great piece, this tweed embellished jacket is €115.10, find it here

I love these type of jumpers and I'm loving these €72.43, find it here. 

This is just divine too and perfect to go with anything €67.25 find it here 

I love Comfy swearters and this is definitely on my list, for €76.31 

Back to my favourite style jumpers with the shirt underneath, this is €67.25 

I love love love this dress its all kinds of pretty and for €84.06, you can purchase here. 

How cutre is this little dress I love it ...€102.17 and you can buy it here. 

Just in case you needed a nice cute tea dress ...this ones €87.94 and available here 

Another little beauty too, and its €84.06 

One of my favourites...so cute and different €87.94 

This dress is so my style for daywear I love it, especially with this weather! €87.94 

Oh and look at this!!!!! €87.94 

Love this its such a great midi dress for day wear ..€87.94 

And while we're on midi dresses here is another one €93.12

And back to the mini fits and flares, this ones €87.94

How different is this dress...its as unique as it gets love it and its €84.06 

Ok ok last one ...love this too €93.12

I just love this brand, the best thing is its quirky and stylish ...AND it doesn't cost a fortune..now seriously what's not to like?...you can find all these styles and a lot more designs here

Have a good week

Love Pam

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