Showing posts with label #Debenhams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Debenhams. Show all posts

Monday, 8 February 2016

Debenhams Ireland ..Beauty Event


 
This post has been a long time coming ladies, just before Christmas a few bloggers were lucky to be invited to a Debenhams Beauty evening. I am a huge fan of Debenhams, the fact that its just five minutes away from my house might be another factor..but a fan I am!! I love their beauty sections, its always so inviting with all the lotions and potions! I'm fast becoming a makeup junkie (so much so I've joined a makeup class starting in March!!) and I love the choice Debenhams offer.
The evening kicked off with Processco and nibbles, we met with one of their personal shoppers/stylists, who informed us they offer free styling advice, no mater how big or small your budget is. (be it €10 or €100) and that you can use this service at anytime day or evening. They also have a private room where you can discuss your exact requirements and try clothing on at your own comfort and Leisure. This is used quite a lot with wheelchair bound customers too as it makes it easier for them, as sometimes navigating around isles can be tricky.
Not to mention the fact the stylists are more familiar with what is in stock, using personal shoppers  it makes the who process easier for you, and saves lots of time. For more details you can book here.
Then came the fun bit, checking out all the beauty products Debenhams have to offer...one of my favourite brands included Urban Decay...I am loving their products, I constantly use the Naked Decay palettes and also the new Gwen Stefani eye palette, its beautiful. And have you tried the Naked skin concealer..wow.. it's my favourite!
We met with the lovely Shirley, Urban Decays Manager and Professional Makeup Artist, who gave us a makeup demo using the Gwen Palette, this lady has fantastic tips and tricks. Their eye primer is amazing and was top of my list!! We gushed over the make up products particularly the urban decay setting spray, one of the best around. It was a fabulous makeup demo and Shirley truly is so talented. 
Next up with met the gorgeous girls from Clarins who gave us a demonstation on skincare and how we should be treating and  taking care of our skin. I'm a big fan of Clarins, since living in the states a few years back when I first picked up my first product..


From cleansing milk, to toning and Multi active day cream not to mention the beautiful Double Serum, I love these products, from the soft feel of them on your skin, to the smell. I have quiet sensitive skin and I find Clarins kind to it! 
We also had a demo at Benefits Brow Bar, I absolutely love this relatively new addition to Debenhams (since August 2015), its perfect to just pop in without an appointment and get your eyebrows done, really suits me to pop in, particularly with my two smallies. 
On the night the benefit girls demonstrated the perfect brow and gave us a tour around their beautiful treatment rooms. At the brow bar they also offer a range of spray tanning, body waxing and eyelash tinting. And then there's Benefits glorious products, I love their packaging and the fun they inject into the displays not to mention the products. Its a one shop stop to get beautified not to mention, grabbing a few products while your at it.

A look inside the treatment room... 
My favourite Benefit kits and I love how they have tips and tricks inside the kits to show you exactly what to do! 

It was a fabulous night at the Debenhams Beauty event, I've been a fan of Debenhams a long time and pay a weekly visit to browse and add to my never ending wishlist, so I can splurge come pay day. Its got everything you need for Beauty under one roof.
For any information on products they stock head over to Debenhams here
Have a good week everyone
Pam
xxx

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Afternoon Tea Darling ..what to wear?

So a few events have crept up on me quiet quickly, one being late lunch with my gorgeous girlfriends here in Cork on Saturday, and afternoon tea with my favourite Cloggers (Cork Bloggers & Surrounding areas!) on Sunday. Seriously its feast or famine with me when it comes to events or a get together! I ain't complaining!
I'm very excited to say the least, as not only do we get to dress up but I'll get to catch up with some really good friends....It always boils down to one thing though..what to wear? Seriously, I fret about these kind of things (First world problems and all that!) You'd swear I was having afternoon tea with the Queen herself, although that wouldn't surprise me with the Cloggers ;-)

So on that note I pulled together some looks one might wear to afternoon tea..I know its more formal in England, in bigger hotels in London like the Ritz etc, but I think its less formal when you're doing it with friends here in Ireland..Never the less afternoon tea is the perfect excuse to get dressed up but keep it fun & relaxed too..so on that note here's my suggestions...all I need now is a bank account full of cash so that I can buy something to wear below!! Not likely so I'll have to resort to something already hanging in the wardrobe ...but one can dream...Enjoy xxx
Sisley Long sleeve  Dress Black Graphic Print €105.63, available here, River Island heels €77 available here, Beaded tassel bag from Oasis available here for €12.
Wrap pencil skirt with scallop detail €30.98 available here, White Ribbed polo neck €9.86 available here, Beige Fold over bag €39.44 available here, Rose Gold heels River Island €60 available here
Boohoo lace pencil skirt €13.38 available here, Black top €25.35, available here, Croc print clutch €21.13 available here, Black lace up strappy sandals €75 available here.
Floral 3D clutch  from asos €31.69 available here, White cami from River Island €22 available here, Asos Prom Skirt in Embroidered lace mesh €63.38 available here. Dune sandals €125.35 available here. Throw over a white/cream blazer with this look Penneys have gorgeous ones at the moment for €23.
Monochrome is always a good look..smart but chic. Above Topshop seamed black cigarette pants €29, available here. Lavish Alice cape €72 available from Topshop  here, Croc print patent heels €60 from River Island available here. Embellished bag from River Island €28 available in stores. Chicwish Black lace top €36.29 available here.
A girly look is perfectly suitable for afternoon tea!!Embellished Clutch bag by Lipsy £55, available here, Off the shoulder top €46 available here also available in Debenhams, Similar here for €21.13, Skirt Chicwish.com €42 available here glitter bow heeled sandals €45.07 available here.
Love love love this dress from Littlewoods..Two Tone Collar lace dress €80 available from here, Asos Black strap heeled sandals €15.49, available here, New Look black clutch €24.99 available here,  Miss KG Lace Up Shoe boot €129 available here
Another fab look for afternoon tea, and again a littlewoods dress. In love with this dress so pretty and it comes in Black too...Crochet lace skater dress €94 available here. Asos Nude bag €25.35 available here. Nude patent heels €24 available here.
Of course not forgetting all the dresses ...Left to right Embossed dress in Navy €63.17, available here, Heels Dune available here,  or similar here , Warehouse gypsy Smock dress €78 available here, Black lace up barely there heels €55 available here, Black crepe floral print fitted dress €75, available here, River island fringe heels €42 available here.
If in doubt a jumpsuit is always the best option, at least that way your covered but at the same time you look smart and chic for any afternoon tea!
From Left; Asos Jumpsuit with gold metal cut out belt €70.42 Top left to right  Wrap jumpsuit with collar detail, €63.38, available here, Sleeveless shirt detail Jumpsuit in sage €63.38, available here, Lace off the shoulder jumpsuit €76.76 available here, Bottom Left to right; Nude jumpsuit with Peplum detail €63.38 available here, Roll Neck jumpsuit €35.20 available here.


Right, I'm off to have tea with the queen..
Have a good weekend everyone
Love Pam xx




Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Into the west bloggers network (itwbn)

So ..Sunday the 08th dazed and bleary eyed, I woke with said 17 month old and three year old practicing their vocals....always takes me a minute to establish where I am? YES the kids are yours NO you cannot sleep in or pretend you cant hear them....crazy I know right? Anyway didn't take me to long to cop that today was 'D' day or 'B' day...bloggers day!!!
The ITWBN blogger event was here, and that definitely put a spring in my step !! I wasn't too long leaping out of the bed... as 'said hubbie' ambled out and grabbed the babies, I started to get ready, or in real life scenario.. rushed around, slapped on makeup as I wiped lippy off three year olds face! Really their timing is impeccable!
Out the door early at 9 am,  I hightailed it from Cork to Galway for a lovely scenic foggy drive? Thank god for luminous green road signs! The drive there was one of anticipation and excitement with a few nerves thrown in..I'm new to blogging so this was my first ever blogger event, and I was curious as to what the day would bring.
On arrival at the beautiful venue Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway,we were greeted with a lovely welcome sign and much needed coffee/tea and refreshing pink cocktails along with yummy treats.
I started chatting to the lovely Elaine, (check her out Closer2Fabulous) so she put me at ease right away.
Finally our cue came to register and the day kicked off...
I'm going to describe this day in pictures for this blog post as there is just way too much to write and I could go on forever...but before I do that I would like to thank Saibh (SaibhEganPhotography) and Sinead (a fellow blogger YummyMummyFashionLifestyle) both from Into the West Bloggers Network (ITWBN), for organising this event, huge work on their half, organising the day, sponsors, stands, food, guest speakers and it was amazing.. so ladies take a bow.. Those girls are all about bringing like minded bloggers together to help, support and encourage each other.
Our lovely welcome sign...
Coffee and Tea on arrival with yummy treats from Gourmet Tart Co
My table place name full of like minded bloggers...who I'll introduce you to below ;-)
Still dreaming about those strawberry marshmallows on our table ..thanks to the radisson blu
And the lovely bloggers at my table..
My fellow table buddies above, Patrick from The Retired Milky Bar Kid, the lovely Rachel from Rachel Brennan Life and the fun, Sandra from A Modern Mommys World
And more fellow table girlies, bubbly Sandra from A Blushing Cailin and the fab Kerrie from BellaandVogue, one fabulous lady missing from the pics was the gorgeous Melissa from Lipstick and Louboutins (How did this happen Melissa?? This May we're getting selfies :-) fellow cork blogger xx)

Below Saibh kicking off the event. We had five guest speakers, first up Maricka Burke from OMIG, full of informational tips on all things SEO, next up the beautiful Siobhan McDonnell from the 3rd best beauty Blogger & vblogger LetzMakeup an amazing woman, full of tips and hints on vblogging.
Close on Siobhan's heels was a well known figure ..see below no introduction needed!
The infamous Galway Player, his speech/talk was knowledgeable ?? but comical, excellent character and I really had to stop myself from laughing so much! 
Followed by Richie Spence, Beutifi.com, this concept is genius ladies!
And finally The lovely Kate Kelly from Cocoa Brown Tan
Now to the food!!!
Gorgeous treats from Gourmet Tart Co
Nibbles during the break ..yum!
Absolutely delicious treats from SweetTreatsByFiona
How amazing is this cake made by Sandra from amodernmommysworld!
The stands ladies were amazing, and I'm a magpie when it comes to jewellery check out a few below
Debenhams Ireland also kindly sponsored some Benefit cosmetics and a lovely voucher for our goodie bags
Cotton Face Vintage had amazing pieces..right up my alley!!
Look at that bling!
Beautiful hand made leather jewellery from Basianti amazing pieces (see above and below)!
The amazing organic make up from Young Blood Cosmetics above, a beautiful brand, check them out here
The fabulous ladies from Peter Mark, they don't need any introduction great salons nationwide!

There was amazing stands on the day not to mention ATIR, Crabtree & Evelyn, Spirit One Spa, Tan Organic, Make Me Sparkle, Mesz Masquerade, GoBus and David McConville Orthodontist.

And some of the lovely bloggers which are now all part of the big ITWBN family..❤️ Them all 
Myself and the gorgeous Ruth from The-Beauty-Kemple
Two beauties, Sandra from A Modern Mommys World and Sinead from the well known blog The Beautiful Truth
The goody bags, what can I say, yes they absolutely spoiled us, goodies from McSharrys Pharmacy, Debenhams, Get up and Go Diary, Nia Beauty, Wet n Wild Cosmetics, The Body shop, Tan Organic, Young Blood, Spirit One Spa with Elemis Products, Castle Print, Peter Marks just to name a few..will take me a while to get through all these products but can't wait to try them all xx
And finally one of the inspirational quotes at our tables..
Which myself, Kerrie and Sandra were busy doing haha, see below (thanks to Sandra amodernmommysworld for the pic)

Overall it was a fantastic event and I am giddy with excitement for the next one in May, well done Saibh and Sinead, a well deserved tap on the back and thanks for welcoming me into the ITWBN family xx

Friday, 26 September 2014

A Casual Affair!


So the weekend's creeping in ...yippee!
Hope you all had a lovely week, now its time to put the feet up, relax and have some lazy time!

The last few weeks all the high street stores are awash with Autumn/Winter casual day wear ..all perfect for those cold wet, windy, wintery days!


Even my girl crush Olivia Palermo was looking cute and dressy casual in beautiful Paris earlier this week.

 

Everyone loves a bit of cas! Its comfy, easy and helps you unwind...So with that in mind, I present you lovely ladies with some cute, casual to dressy casual looks,
 
Sit back with Tea/Coffee in hand and enjoy,... oh and you might want to have the wallet/credit card (his credit card!) at the ready!

First up Oasis
This highstreet store has always been good for a bit of everything and here's some nice bits I've come across..

 Mono Print Woven Front Dress               V Neck Lace Dress
Mono Print Woven Front Dress €53.00    V Neck Lace Dress €47

Red Tipped Stripe Dress          Sequin Bow Back Jumper
Red Tipped Stripe Dress €50           Sequin Bow Back Jumper €50
Bird and Floral April Jumper         Stitched Slash Neck Top
Bird and Floral April Jumper €50   Oasis Trousers  €47 Slashed Jumper €31
Bow Intarsia Cute Jumper Primrose Woven Front Top
Oasis Bow Jumper €47            Oasis Primrose Woven Front top €47 Jeans €53


Wear dresses with opaque tights ladies as that winter chill is creeping in, plus you can get away with converting certain dressy dresses into day dresses with tights!
Zara have gone more dressy casual but still quiet chic...
STRAIGHT DRESS FRINGED DRESS
Zara Straight Dress €49.95                        Zara Fringe Dress €59.95
ooh Loving this look from Forever 21 below




 Cowl Sweater €9 and Chic Leggings €23.45paired with black ankle boots.

Monsoon, I find are starting to up their game in the fashion stakes too and are improving season by season
Lise Funnel Neck JumperArabella Sequin Trim Jacket

Monsoon Knit €70                               Monsoon Sequin Trim Jacket €75

Print Trousers and leather skirts are also a good day time look and not just for night time! Dress them down with a cosy jumper, casual tshirt and denim jacket. Topshop is really working the trend below!


**Embroidered Jersey Marl Polo Neck by Unique                              Aerial Stripe Luxe Joggers
Polo shirt by unique -Topshop £40 Trousers  Lux Trousers £38


Shrunken Cable Sweater ASOS Mini Skirt in Leather
Topshop Cable Sweater £42    Leather Skirt €78.20 pair with casual tee and denim shirt


And the reliable warm knitted jumpers, we're definitely going to need these bad boys when the winter really hits us!


Take this cosy number above from Zara loving the tie back €39.95


J.Crew Sweater €125 Net -a-porter.com

Vila Gem Detail Knit
Vila always have lovely jumpers, check out this Gem detail knit €49.76

Superdry Super Cable Crew

My current favourite label at the moment for casual gear..Super dry! 
This lovely cable knit is (available in other colours) €74.99, and,shirt €59.99 (available in four different colours) bit more pricey but lasts a life time!

I don't know about you girls but I love my casual dresses, so easy to wear and look good paired with tights and anything from flats, knee highs to ankle boots!


ASOS Jumper Dress In Rib Knit With Lace Skirt
Asos Jumper Dress with lace hem €63.98
Superdry Sweat Dress
Superdry Swear Dress €85
Vila Aztec Detail Knit Skirt
Vila Aztec Skirt €42.65 and Jumper €40
Superdry Dodger DressSuperdry dress €49.99 (superdry.com)

Check out these two cute dresses below from Divine Boutique in Maynooth (I've picked up some lovely dressy daytime guna's here online www.divine.ie)

Navy Glasses Print Dress €79
Yumi ..Cheeky in Checks Dress €79
Ooow love this one above,and guess what? this cute one is penneys for €18!



Red check contrast sleeve shift dress

River Island Checked Dress €50

Another trend hanging around is the check shirt ladies (more oversized than fitted)



Image 2 of CHECKED SHIRT from Zara
Zara Trf Checked Shirt €27.95
American Apparel Checked Shirt €75.38
Barbour Checked Shirt with elbow patches €78.91 (available on asos)
Superdry Lumberjack Twill Shirt
Superdry Checked Shirt €59.99




How cute are these looks below, casual cosy yet chic, all available from Debenhams, these skirts and jumpers below are H by Henry Holland and Red Herring for Debenhams.


Left Skirt €49 (20% off at moment in Debenhams so €39.20) Jumper €56 (but reduced to €44.80 for this week) Pastel Pink boucle Coat €119 (reduced to €95.20)
Right: Red Herring Blue Jacket €118 (reduced to €94.40) Boucle Heart Jumper €42 (reduced to €33.60) Red Herring Grey pleated check skirt €42 (reduced to €33.60)

Gilets are around this autumn winter, every high street store is stocked with them here's one from Debenhams by John Rocha for €68.25 ...definitely fits into the cosy, casual attire category!


Like it or not ladies Ponchos are back, what's not to like cosy and snuggly and are great with leather trousers too!
ASOS Poncho in Cable Knit 
Asos Poncho in cable knit €63.98
COWLNECK PONCHO
Zara Poncho €49.99
Zara poncho €49.94



Now we couldn't do a casual post and not include the oldest reliable casualwear around ..so here it is girls some fab hoodies and zippies from Superdry who doesn't love a snuggly hoody?

Superdry Vintage Logo Hoodie
Superdry hoodie €59.99
Superdry Vintage Logo Hoodie
Superdry Hoodie €59.99
Superdry Track & Field Zip Hoodie
Superdry Zipper €69.99
Superdry Base Line Entry Hoodie

Superdry base line Entry Hoodie €69.99

And after all my talk about casual wear (Gosh I'm exhausted after all those finds!) we need some shoe candy to go with the cute outfits above so here you have it ladies ...feast your eyes on these lovely flats!!
(Odd coming from a girl who lived in heels! my closest friends would be all too familiar with me and my heel! "Girl I was born in heels!" when asked about my skyscrapers! but yes I do love these flats I want them all!)

Michael Kors from the outnet.com ....€162.50 (yes girls you read that right!!!Eeck Bargain!)

Over the knee boots are here to stay this winter girls and here's a nice pair from faith for €151.20 in debenhams

Carvela are doing a fabulous pair too they were €280 but reduced to €210 in debenhams
Miss KG have a lovely tan boot for €150 (check debenhams)

Another great place for boots which are great quality and very comfortable is clarks, this brown pair is €190 but girls you pay for what you get and these will last!


Clarkes Licorice Rock €220

Zara have fabulous boots at the moment this pair above are €79.95 (fantastic value)
Here's some I spotted in stores now


Zara €129


Zara buckle flat heel boot €119 

Loving this tan ankle from Divine boutique, Maynooth Jet boot €65
River island taupe metal trim block heel ankle boots €85

River Island Tan cut buckle western ankle boots €70

And now for the pumps..some lovely shoe candy below
Divine boutique Sharon pump €35

Zara ballerina flats with gems €39.95

Zara sequin ballet flat €39.95

Zara studded ballet flats €29.95

Zara zipped point ballet flats €29.95

Zara soft slipper (available in three different colours) €25.95
Zara leather ballet flat with bow €39.95
River Island black patent square heel ballet pumps €30



So there you have it my lovelies, you're all set up for a fun, relaxing, casual weekend, no excuses xx