Bardot dresses for less than €20..Ideal for holidays or nights out

 
Hey Girls
I am loving the off the shoulder/bardot style at the moment, and with the good weather lately it was the perfect time to wear them. Please come back sun!!
This dress I spotted a while back in New Look (some might remember me posting it on my facebook page about a month ago) it's an absolutely steal at €19 (Still available instore & online here)

Its super comfy and roomy, doesn't stick to any particular area which is always nice.

The length is great, means you can pair it with heels or flats without it looking too short.

I picked this up for my holidays but find it would be super for a night out too.

The heels, well what can I say about them, these are Penneys from last year but they are doing something similar in a wedge style at the moment. Penneys also have a pom pom type pair which are gorgeous and would definitely go with them. I bought these last year but it's my first time to wear them, I love them paired with this dress. You can find a similar pair here

 
A closer look at the bardot style, it sits nicely across the shoulders and there is an elasticated edge on the top of each sleeve, which prevents the dress from slipping.

I paired it with a Carvela bag my hubbie picked up in Debenhams as part of my Christmas present. (Actually I'm beginning to wonder if he has a thing for bags ha) I love it, as you can use it as a cross body either. Its a great size if your traveling and don't want to bring a large handbag. You can find similar here

Definitely going to be packing this dress into my holiday bag to wear with flats or heels for a night out. Its one of those all rounder dresses.

Hope you enjoyed this post ladies.

Until next time, have a great week

Pam xxx

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

Shirt dresses... Dressy or casual looks for any occasion

(Photos Pinterest)

So its that season again and its spring/summer and in between seasons, and what better reason to wear a shirt dress. Its versatile and easy to dress up or down, throw on opaque tights or a leather jacket over it, or just a pair of sandals, bare legs and off you go!!

Its such a staple all rounder to have in the wardrobe and god knows I've a couple of these type dresses. 

(Photo; Pinterest)

Pop a pair of heels or converse and this piece looks great, throw a belt on over them..its just a great piece. I find they are so handy to pack too if your heading for a weekend away!  

Even the queen of style herself Olivia Palermo, appreciates a nice shirt dress..

So I've taken the liberty of finding a few nice ones for you girls, and styling them for you...Hope you like..any questions just ask me  

First look, from left;  Suedette Dress from Oasis €45, available from Oasis here, Tan wrap around heels €87 available here, Center Sunglasses River Island €25 available here, Dune Saddle bag €41.55 from Asos available here, Pink pointed lace up flats from River Island €37 available here, Aztec navy bag Oasis €30.98 available here. Right; Tan dress Oasis €54 available here. Zara Tan heels €87 available here.

A more casual look with these two shirt dresses in Look 2, Leather Jacket Zara €99.95 available here, Oasis shirt check dress €59, available here, Adidas  trainers €88 available here. Centre Tan cross body bag from Zara €29.95 available here. Denim Dress from River Island €55 available here. Penneys Gladiator sandals €19.

Look 3, I've gone semi dresses, these dresses would work from day to night. From Left to right Printed Dress €23 available here, River Island Colour block dress (one of my fav's have featured it before) €75 available here, Oasis Shirt dress €59 available here. Bottom left to right: River Island strappy tassel heels €45 available here, Grey ankle boots €34.99 available here. 

Look 4 is more a night time look...River Island Dress €78 available here, Printed dress €28.99 available here, Blue Aztec dress €26.99 available here Bottom row; Dark tan heels €95 available from River Island here, New Look ankle strap sandal €44.95 available here.

In look 5 I have gone for another night or date night look Religion White Sheer shirt dress €112.76 available here, Striped Shirt dress from Oasis €58 (Would need slip underneath) available here. Blue Shirt dress €50 available from Oasis here, Miss Selfridges dress €49.99 available here. Flat bow pumps €25.35 available here, Miss KG heels €81.75 available here. Cream heels €35 from New Look here.

Yes Loving the shirt Dress...are you my lovelies??

Have a super week

Pam x

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