Lovely lace

Hey Girls,

Happy Thursday and the bank holiday is almost here yippee...so this trend seems to be popping up all over the place...lovely lace. A perfect look for the summer coming..

The best thing I find about this trend is it never dates, I've lots of lace items in my wardrobe that I wear to death, even though they're donkeys old..so girls if you invest in one thing this summer invest in this one!...So feast your eyes on some looks below xx

Lace/Crochet Dress similar in Zara (instore) and online here €59.95 & here €59.95 Chicwish is also doing something similar here for €48.37. Similar Embellished bags in New Look here and Asos here

Similar dress available in Zara for €49.95 and Sleeveless Denim jacket by Mango here on Asos €47.93

Similar skirt available from ONLY for €29.99 instores and online here, grey tshirt available here (€13.70)

Similar lace skirt available from Asos here reduced to €13.70 and black sweater here for €29.95

Khaki Blouse available from Asos €38.35 available from Asos here and here for €52.05, also instores at River Island, Lace mini similar here for £38 (available in regular, petite and tall)

Similar Top available in New look for €29.99 instore and online here, this one is from Sheinside available to purchase here for €12.58. Similar jeans here from Oasis for €56

Similar type top available from Sheinside for €10.95 here and Oasis is doing very similar Double layer lace tshirt for €44 here. Jeans similar at Asos for €52.05 available online.

And some of my favourite bloggers and style icons sporting the lace look.

Song of Style

Olivia Palermo

And again as always I've pulled together some looks for you below x

Left hand corner Top to bottom:

Dark faded denim shirt Zara €39.99 available here

Light Blue oxford shirt from Only €29.99 available instore and online here

Denim Shirt by Topshop for £29.99 instore and available here

Middle from Top to Bottom:

Brown weave clutch from Oasis for €31 available in all stores and here

White lace skirt (similar in Only) from Chicwish for €36.26 available here

Nude Shoes from New Look available here, lower heels available from new look also.

Right from Top to Bottom:

Blue Tshirt available from Zara €14.95 instore and here to buy.

ASos Jumper €38.35 available here

Denim Jacket from Warehouse available at house of fraser for £36.80 here

Below is the same look only we change the bag, shoes and jumper to different colours see below

Bag warehouse for €25, available online here, and shoes Zara available instore and here for €49.95, and jumper from Oasis for €19 instores and online here

Above a collection of lace skirts around at the moment...

Top Row: left to right

Xlove Frill midi lace skirt from REvolve Clothing €85 available here

Lace skirt by sister jane at topshop £55 available here

Cord Lace beige skirt from topshop for £75 available here

White Lace Skater skirt from Chicwish for €42.72 available here

Middle Row; Left to right

Purple lace skirt from Chicwish for €36.26 available here

Black lace skirt from Chicwish also and available here

Lace and peach skirt from Chicwish for €50.26 available to buy here

River Island Blue lace Skirt reduced to €36 buy here

Bottom Row; Left to right

Lace skater skirt €35 available at all H&M stores

River Island Lace hem skirt €43 available instore and online here

Lace covered satin skirt from H&M €35 available in store

Chicwish Black Lace overlay tulle skirt €34.65 available here

Dressy Casual Lace look

Top to bottom left: Lace Kimono £48 available in store and online here

Ripped Jeans from Zara for €29.99 available in store and here

Center; from Top to bottom: Lace Peplum top from Pieces available in Vero moda stores €28

Zara beige heels with ribbon €69.95 available to order here and in store

Zara Blue lace up heels €69.95 available in store (sold out online)

Topshop lace top £36 and available here and in store

Vila Long sleeved lace top €17.45 available instore and here

Zara Biker Trousers €49.95 available in store and here

Lunch with the girls..

Top Row Left to right: Oasis Honey Textured top €40 available instore and online here

Nude bag Warehouse €25 available instore and online here

White lace Crop top £27 available in store in Topshop and online here

Middle Row: Pink Coat €59.95 from Zara available in store and online here

Topshop Lace Culottes  £34 available on line here and in store.

Crop Lace Top available here €22 and here from Sheinside for €15.64

Bottom Row: Nude Comfort Shoes €39.99 from New Look available here

Barbecue/summer party...or wedding(although avoid the white dresses for a wedding)..

Left Row; Top to bottom

White Lace Dress from Chicwish €52.25 available here 

Nude Court Heels as before from new look for €24.99

Baby Blue lace Dress from Chicwish €52.25 available here

Nude Heels from Asos (half sizes available) €34.25 available here

2nd row on the left; True Decadence All over lace full skater dress €95.89 available here

Nude peep toe heels Aldo €35 available instore

Asos Salon Floral Striped Dress €102.74 available here (Similar from Chicwish €56.45 here)

Laser Cut Pointed Courts Aldo €54 available instore or similar here for €24.99 here

3rd Row down from Top to bottom: Asos applique petal lace dress €130 buy here

New Look Lime Green Sandals €22.99 buy here

Oasis Lace Skater Dress €62 available here and in store

Multi Colour Shoes Dorothy Perkins for €24 available in store and here also similar in Penneys €15.

Right Row: Aldo pioraco nude bag with pearl detail €36 available instore

Aldo Embellished bag (Sanza)€45 available in store.

New Look Yellow chain across body bag €11 in New Look store (sold out online also available in a pink colour and is a ringer for the chloe "Drew" bag)

Accessorize Nude Bag €24.99 available instore sold out online

Asos Envelope Lazer Cut clutch bag €27.40 available here

Miss Guided Sequin Clutch €35 buy here

Casual summers day look...

Top Left to right: Asos mini scallop cross over bag €21.92 buy here

New Look Pink Gemstone Sandals €29.99 buy here or in store.

Carvela Studded Cross over bag €41.09 buy at Asos here

Center Left to right: Topshop lace knit dress €75 (approx.) buy in store or here

Topshop Button lace Back maxi dress £55 in store and online here

Topshop Stripe lace Skater Dress £34 available instore or online here

Bottom Left to right: Gold Leather pleated New look flat sandals €14.99 available in store and online here

New Look Tan leather beaded Aztec sandals €34.99 available in store and online here (Available in Gold also)

And if you want to splurge heres some gorgeous dresses available from Blush Boutique Donegal, Prices range from €200 to €220 for the two dresses below.

And my wish list of lace dresses available from Self Portrait and BCBG (all far too expensive for me to be able to afford but hey a girl can dream ;-) ) all available from Brown Thomas prices vary from €265 upwards..

 

And on that note ladies I hope you have a super weekend, and ill be back to torment you with more gorgeous clothes and accessories next week

Pam xxx

Get your ..Grey jeans on!

Hey Girls,

Almost the weekend again, where is the weeks going?....and this weather its amazing!! Feel like I have no summer clothes who else feels that way?? However I not going to look at summer styles just yet.. in a few more weeks, I'll be all over it. I'll show you what to wear for Summer..summer festival, summer holidays and for warm weather in general..

For now though I'm looking at Grey Jeans, yes you read that right..I was a bit apprehensive when they first came out, but since I started writing this post earlier this week, most of the jeans I have sourced were either low in stock or sold out..this trend is selling like hot cakes ladies. But dont worry I've sourced some still available on our high street so time to get yourselves some grey jeans!

First up some street styles around..

Similar blazer here (with gold buttons) for €42, Grey Jeans from Lipsy available here £50, black heels are in Penneys for €15. White tee Vero Moda €10.96 available here, large clutch available here (€20)

Gestuz shirt reduced to €61.64 available here or similar silk shirt here, jeans from Zara for €49.95 available instore and here, Red heels Aldo has similar here but only available instore.

Similar cardigan here (€61.64) and here (€21.92), Jeans available from River Island €50 here, beige sandals similar in New Look here (€29.99)

Skinny grey jeans available here for €43.83, and plain grey tshirt here (€13.70) heels €60 available here and leather jacket here for £53 (approx. €65)

Grey Jeans again from River Island here, similar sweatshirt here for €20.55 with embellished neckline. White Bag from River Island for €45 available here, although a nice white Michael Kors would go down a treat ;-)

Again Jeans from River Island as above in previous pics, Tshirt available at Asos, New Look as above, and similar Blazer from Asos for €59.99 here. Ted Baker, Michael Kors and Kate Spade have similar bags to the above but you'll pay a price for those..see link here.

Grey Jeans available from River Island" Lana" buy in stores or here similar top here for approx. €48 and here for €34.25.

Feast your eyes on some other options I've pulled together for you...

1st Pic..Grey jeans with a casual twist!

Top left to right New Look Slogan Tshirt €29.99 buy it here

Pink Jumper by Top shop €32 available instore and here

Missguided off Shoulder Jumper €21 available here

Dark Denim Shirt Mango for €40 available here

Oasis lace front Top €47 available instore and here

Asos nude patent pointed heels €34.25 buy here

New Look Nude pointed heels €17.99 buy here & here

Purple Jumper from Oasis reduced to €17 available instore only.

Only Denim Shirt available instore only and at Born Clothing.

Center Pic Asos Skinny ankle Jeans (these are selling out like hotcakes since starting this post) buy them here but be quick!

Pic 2: Still sticking with Casual and pairing the grey with Tshirts, heels/flats/converse/New Balance trainers..

Top Tshirts left to Right: White Tres Chic New look Tshirt €9.99 buy here

Super dry Sequin Tshirt €29.99 buy here

River Island Donts/Do Tshirt €12 buy here

Miss Selfridge Mon Ami tshirt €16 buy instore or here

River Island Stop waiting for Friday fitted tshirt €22 buy instore or here

River Island White striped fitted French tshirt reduced from €30 to €14 buy instore or here

Main Pic River Island Ripped Amelie jeans €50 buy instore & here

Bottom left to right; Grey Pointed Court Heels €29 from Dorothy Perkins buy here

Silver Grey Perforated Flats €30 from Office buy instore or here

New Balance Trainers €89.04 available here

Converse Trainers €63 available in all good shoes/sports stores and online

Pic 3 is a more dressy casual look for dinner with the girls/dinner date night, or Friday evening drinks!

Top Left: Oasis Butterfly sequin Cape €40 buy in-store or here

Grey woven foldover clutch €59.34 buy here

Zara Taupe Heels buy here for €29.95

Asos White Camisole €27.40 buy here

Main Pic Zara grey skinny jeans €39.99 buy in-store or here

Top Right :Oasis Longline Cocoon Cardi €35 buy in stores and here

Zara Striped Colour Clutch €25.95 buy in store and here

Zara Faux Patent Leather Shoe €29.95 available here

Zara Draped Cami €25.95 available here

Pic 4..The Grey Jean Sleeveless Coat look!

Top Left to Right: Miss Guided Maxi Sleeveless Duster Grey Coat buy here for €56

Vero Moda Sleeveless long Trench Coat €47.94 at Asos here or check Vero Moda stores

Bottom Left: Grey Sleeveless Coat From Topshop €58 buy in store or here

New Look Cream Sleeveless Duster Coat €24.99 buy in store or here

Top Center: Lace Hem Tshirt from Oasis €37 buy in stores or here

River Island Plain Grey Shirt €11 buy in store.

Zara Patent heels as above and the perforated flats as above

Amelia Jeans River Island buy in store or here

Pic 5: Saturday Night out with Grey Jeans

From top left : Asos grey embellished Tshirt €47.94 buy it here

Left Middle; Miss Selfridge Colour block Clutch available in stores and online reduced to £16.80 here

Bottom Left: Warehouse Tshirt with embellished Shoulders €50 available in store and here

Center Top: Asos Pointed Heels €52.05 available here also similar in zara for €29.99

Jeans: Topshop Moto Leigh Jeans €53 available in stores and here

New Look Silver Strapped Sandals €44.99 buy in stores or here

Top Right: New Look V neck peplum top £13 buy here

Zara White and Black Perforated Bag/Clutch €25.95 buy in stores and here

River Island black deep v neck peplum top (sold out online but available in stores) €39

Pic 6 ..Continuing on from the Theme Nights out

Jeans are from River Island again, the Amelie jeans..link above

Both sandals and Shoes as before check links above (pic 2 & pic 5)

Embellished bag €23 from Aldo available in stores

Lipsy lace and Beads top £45 and available here

New Look Apricot brand sequin top €27 available in store and online here

Hope you like the looks above and have a great weekend everyone, whatever you get up to xxx

London town

I wont bore you to tears about my flying visit to London, I'll try and make this post short and snappy,  so you're still awake by the end of this..long story,hubbie bought me a Christmas present which was an overnight ticket to London, including the hotel below..the main purpose of the trip was to see Alexander McQueen; Savage Beauty...Which was AAMAZZING!!

Little sis decided to tag along too which made it even sweeter ..shes a little crazy and very funny so she definitely made the trip entertaining as if we didn't need more entertaining! We caught up with our two lovely friends who currently live in London and here's what we got up to!

For those of you unfamiliar with staying in London, we stayed in Kensington which is West London...luckily for me I'm all too familiar with this area as My brother in law lives here so we're over quiet a lot. We stayed in the Indigo Hotel in Kensington (across from the Earls Court tube stop) handy location and a quirky little hotel (hubbie is a whizz at finding funky hotels!) here's all the details on it  Indigo Hotel Kensington

Snazzy reception, dining bar area...

Our rather unusually spacious room..quiet unheard of in London!

We only had a overnight in London, a little dishevelled from our early flight of 7.20am we still managed to high tail it across to Kensington highstreet, where little sis announced she'd never been to see Kensington Gardens...I frog marched her that way..(with a "short" hour long pit stop at TK MAXX ) Because of this, we managed to make it perfect timing to reach Kensington gardens to discover Kate was leaving the building, yes we caught a glimpse of the yummy mummy!!!

The lovely Kensington gardens...Kates hand :-)) and moi taking the obligatory pic of a London phone booth!

After all the excitement of Kensington we hopped over to Dover Street, passing the Lovely Ritz just down the road from here...Dover street you ask?? Well I did need to see my favourite style icon's store! Along the way we spotted the fabulous and well known Clarence which had very,very well dressed clientele queuing out the door! And very apt that Alexandra McQueen was on the same Street of Mrs VB!

All Hail Victoria Beckhams store...at first I was terrified to go in..but as I stood to take a photo the big grey door embarrassingly opened across and I was facing the Security Guard.

Girls this shop is not in the least bit intimidating, the lady was true to her word and they have the friendliest,nicest staff .The building and the interior is extremely impressive..this lady is a woman who definitely has a vision...we were not permitted to take photos of the interior but only of the beautiful flower structure by Andy Hillman that she had commissioned and on display...see pics above!

After a quick change we headed to my favourite place to go when in London...The Victoria and Albert museum...we were a little early for the exhibition so we pottered around the fashion section...well worth a visit..along with the rest of the museum..see pics above and below

Fashion through the centauries...particularly loving the ballgown on the bottom Right..now how on earth would you manoeuvre that?? Its like a work out! 

And finally the whole reason for my trip "Alexander McQueen"...girls, myself and my friends were blown away by this exhibition...it was dark, dramatic..sadistic in some cases, deep and indeed Savage!! His last two pieces really showed how dark he had become...darkness that brought an extraordinary genius out in his work..we spent an hour and a half in the exhibit, we could have spent longer..the details in the materials ..the hidden designs/messages were remarkable! My two highlights were one particular room which was covered floor to ceiling on each wall of the room, displaying beautiful pieces of his design from different catwalks throughout the years...along with Philip Treacy's Hats, we literally didn't know where to look. It had seating in the middle where you sat and your eyes could focus on everything around you...the final piece was of the hologram of Kate Moss and the dress she wore...we stepped into a dark room where they had recreated the exact hologram that was shown on the catwalk of Kate Moss ...girls have a look here...it took my breathe away...it was beautiful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7z4Kkh7duI

Unfortunately we weren't allowed take pics inside the exhibition and I can understand why, anamazing exhibit of one of the most talented, creative Designers of our time, who allowed us a glimpse into his mind through his clothing ...a must see if your in London before August ..tickets can be bought here

After that we decided we definitely needed a drink hehe so off to the troubadour, which is on Old Brompton Road, Earls Court (a haunt for Prince Harry! No sign though) We had a quick one there before heading for a bite to eat in an Italian two doors down from the bar...there's Lots of fab restaurants and Bars around this area.

Next day being a Saturday there was only one thing to do ..hit Portobello Markets...two stops on the tube and we were pottering down this pretty street ..there is some fabulous secondhand designer stores around there too where you can pick up some gorgeous Christian Louboutin/Chanel/Prada...hardly worn shoes..clothes etc..its called Retro Clothing..go with loads of cash as you'll want everything..my sister picked up some Stella McCartney for a mere £40 with tags still on..we had to be dragged out of there!

Good Old Portobello Road...

Some of the many goods on offer at Portobello Market..

So apart from that we did a little bit of this below.....

and a lot of that.pics below......with loads of giggles, tom foolery and a mere mishap with a dress...say no more!

And of course...what I wore which wasn't anything too crazy as I find when in London pottering around you'll do a lot of walking, grabbing tubes,so flats are necessary. Londoners are more trendy casual than getting too dressing up well around Kensington I anyway so I kept it dressy casual...plus bringing a carry on doesn't leave much room to pack too much ;-)

Oh and we were trying to do this below...it's  free (the sky gardens that is) you need to book your time in advance, but unfortunately for us, there was no free times that suited...if you're going to london, this is one way off catching the gorgeous view, over a glass of bubbly details Here..until next time london .....

(Pics complimentary from hubbie who checked it out for me this week while over with work!)

Hope you enjoyed this post ladies...have a great weekend and ill be back with more clothing posts next week xxxx

Midi skirts

So as you know I suffer from constant obsessions with certain clothing on a weekly basis/monthly for that matter...my most recent is the midi skirt...hell I lie this one has been going since last year!!

I am more and more in love with them everyday and they are a great look..I love their versatility, where you can wear them for a night out or a day time look, and still look uber stylish. Any of these looks below would also be perfect for an occasion such as communion, christening or a wedding! And god knows it's the season for occassions at the moment :-)....

On that note I've pulled together some of the ones I've been lusting over for the last few months...not to sound like a broken record ..must save harder ..(laughable!)

I adore this one and in fact many from chicwish, you can buy this one for €40.30 (includes shipping) click here to purchase

In love with this one too from Sheinside.com for €17.78 here or €17.27 here

Back to Chicwish again (girls I have ordered a few things from Chicwish and the stuff is fab just study the reviews and sizing properly and you should be fine) for €40.30 its a steal, purchase here

Another chicwish beauty for €27.55 ..beautiful colour order it here

Skirt is available from Sheinside for €14.72 buy it here and similar top from Topshop for approx. €35 buy it here

Another Chicwish Beaut that you'll snap up for €45.60 buy it here

Love these Tulle midi skirts and they are all over the highstreet at the moment, if you still haven't got your's check out Caris Closet for above colours, Asos, who have them at the moment in Green for €39.72 here .The pink tone, needle and thread have a fab one & asos here for €43.83. Chicwish have lots of different colours for €50.87 and I love this particular one and the blue version too, click here

I've also pulled together some looks for you of other midi skirts that have caught my eye..especially this asos piece below

Pic 1: My Favourite Midi dress on asos at the moment...see details below

Top Left:Top shop Gathered neck top €30 available instore

Left Middle: Clutch from Miss KG for €57.79 available from Asos here

Bottom left: Shoes River Island online here or instore

Center Pic: Skirt from Asos for  €68.49 here, and crop top also from Asos for €15.07 here

Top Right: Asos High Neck Top €34.25 click here

Bottom Center: embellished bag from Aldo available in Dundrum Shopping Center €24

Bottom Right: off the shoulder top from Jane Norman at House of Frazer for €19 available here, also similar in Zara and asos.

Bottom: Silver Sandal from New Look for €44.99 instore and online here

Stud diamond earrings €11 and black chandelier type style earrings €18 from accessorize.

Pic 2..Lusting after this chicwish dress below..such vibrant colours..details below

Skirt from Chicwish as above in first pics..

Top Left: Off the shoulder white body (available in black) €21.92 available here

Middle left: Nude Shoes from New Look for €24.99 instore and online here

Middle Left: Nude bag from Dune available on asos for €38.35 available here

Bottom Left: White shirt from Asos €30.14 available here

Top Right: White tank top with high neck wrap €38.35 available here

Bottom Right: Zara Crop top €25.95 buy it here

Center: Pink sandals from New Look €22.99 available instore or right here

Top Center: Silver Clutch from Aldo for €45 instore.

Pic 3...oh yes the tulle midi skirt

Center pic:Nasty Girl So messed up meshed skirt €83.02 buy it here

Top Left: Clutch from Accessorize for €11 available here

Middle Left: Tulle Skirt  and Bottom Middle Blue Tulle from Chicwish for €50.87 available here

Bottom Left: Top Asos €26.03 available here

Bottom: Sleeved Top with Navy and Cream beading from Lace and Beads available in Folkster.com, Lipsy London for €59 or here reduced to £22.95 so you better snap it up here quick!!

Bottom Right: Embellished bag from Accessorize €65 it is expensive but they also have similar for €39 too Buy here

Center Right: Yellow Tulle Skirt from Needle & Thread for €75 at Asos or Net A Porter who have more sizes here

Top Right: Needle and Thread Embellished Top €121 at Net a porter here (completely sold out on asos)

Pic 4 ..the Tube Midi..needs must!

From Left to right: Blue Lace River Island Dress €87 available here

Zara White pleated Top €39.95 available in Stores and here

River Island Beige Chevron Skirt with Zip Front €33 available in stores and here

Nude Shoes to the Bottom left New Look €24.99 available in store and to buy here

Lace Snakeskin Beige Shoes New Look for €29.99 instore and available here

Top Left: Embellished clutch from Accessorize for approx. €40 instore and to buy here

Top Left: River Island Cream and Lemon bag with gold studs €26 instore and available here

Center Pic: Blush Ribbed Midi Skirt from Asos €30.14 available here

Top Right: Black and White tube midi from Oasis €44 available instore and here

Top Right: River Island striped bag €33 buy instore and here. Its nice to add colour to black and white and a bag can do just the trick to make the outfit more interesting, but avoids being to matchy, matchy!

Center far right: Black Gathered neck top from Topshop available instores only

Black Heels New look for €24.99 instore only, penneys have similar if not nicer ones at the moment for €15

Bottom far right: Striped bandage tube skirt £29 from Topshop available instores and here

Pic 5 The Pink Midi

Top Left: Asos lace Pink Embellished Top €61.64 available here

Center Left:Sequin Clutch from New Look for €24.99 instores and here

Bottom Left:Top/Jacket Miss Selfridges for £65 instore or here

Top Center: Sequin Embellished Jacket French Connection for €165 more expensive! Buy here

Middle Center:Pink Midi Skirt from River Island for €30 in selected stores and online here

Bottom Center:New Look Gold Textured Sandals €24.99 instore and here

Top Right:Cream Cami from Asos for €27.40 buy it here

Middle Right: 3D Floral Embellished purse from Monsoon €13 available instore

Bottom Right: Oasis Double Lace Top €44 available instore and here

Pic 6...The Skater Midi (my favourite style as you may have guessed ;-) )

Top Left: AX Paris Pale pink top from New Look €25 available to purchase in-store and here

Middle Left: Chicwish Peach Blossom Skirt in Navy (available in light grey too) €40.30 available to buy here

Bottom Left: "All dressed up blush clutch from forever21 for €12.50 instore and online here

Top Center: Eva Mirror Sequin Clutch from Accessorize €42 available in-store only

Middle: White top with blue neckline embellishments from Dorothy Perkins for €35 available to buy here

Middle Center:Organza Skirt from Chicwish for €45.14 available here

Bottom Center: Embellished Top from New Look €27 available in all stores and here

Top Center:Silver Sandals with Zip back from New look for €24.99 available in stores and here

Top Right: 3D Lace top from Topshop approx. €40 available instore and here

Middle Right: Chicwish My dear roses lace skirt for €50.26 available here

Bottom Right: Miss Selfridges Coral snake clutch €30 available instore

New Look White Sandals €22.99 available here and instore

All these skirts girls can be toned down by a jumper/cardi/sweatshirt or even a blouse, and leather jacket/cropped blazer, and be worn as daytime look...

The midi is also quiet classy and ladylike which offers lots of options on top when pulling a look together.

So which one would you choose ladies?..

Happy Monday..here's to a good week

Xxxx