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

Communion or confirmation outfit ideas

 Hey Ladies

So I had a lot of private messages from you guys looking for this post.

Communion and Confirmation is tricky for outfits, as even though the day is all about your child, you still want to look nice for your child's big day, not to mention the photos that will be there long after the day is over!!

For me, I think its important to look dressy, yet not look too "over the top". Its also good to purchase something that you will wear again. Whether its a coat you can wear time and time again, a top/skirt/trousers for a night out or dinner, something you can pull out of the wardrobe for another event.

Not only that, you want a look that is Elegant, Classy and demur!

I love this look, the blush colour is always romantic I think and soft, the nude and white coat is lavish Alice one of my favourite labels its €115.08 and you can purchase here, Nude heels are Littlewoods, €24.99 available here, Top as before Chicwish, €36.29, available here, beige leather skirt €29.95 from Zara here .

Black and White is always a good combo, this look is chic, Tailored and elegant, and something you will wear again ...The Cape is Lavish Alice and €74.14 available here, Tailored Jumpsuit is  Asos €70.42, available here, Patent black heels €60 available at River Island in stores and here.

Again more blush pinks, only as this colour is huge for spring/summer, dress is available in Love Cherish Boutique here or here  €80.60, Zara White Frock Coat €59.95 available here & strappy sandals €49.95 available here 

 

Girls this dress in the picture does not do it justice, I've seen this in person and the colours are divine, its a gorgeous dress and you don't necessary have to wear a white blazer with it, but you could wear a blush pink/beige or navy blazer/coat with it, its beautiful.. I just kept the colours neutral as the dress is colourful. Dress & Heels are both Zara. Dress is €49.95 here Sand wrap around sandals €49.95 available here (Navy heels would go with this too!). White cape €76.05 available here, navy version too here.

Again another dress from Zara (they really have some fab dressy stuff at the moment) its fab on and is €59.95 available here, Coat €89.95 and Bag €39.95 are Zara here & here. Shoes River Island €87 here

 

Blush dresses are everywhere this one is fab from Zara along with the coat and the dress is €59.95 available here. Coat €79.95 available here, Bag River Island €25 available here, New Look strappy heels €49.95 available in store and here.

For those who would like something unusual but yet still classy, this tailored cape Jumpsuit from Lavish Alive is beautiful €74.34 and available here, Bag is New Look €14.99 available here, Strappy heels €55 available in store and here. 

Another simple look and quiet striking, all it would need is a little black blazer thrown over it...Lace blouse is Zara €29.95 available here, River Island Fringe Stiletto Heels €77 here, Fold over Cream bag €15 Asos.com, Skirt River Island here 

Still sticking with monochrome and navy & white...I popped this jacket on my facebook page the other day and I love it, its so nice on and I loved the ruched sleeves, its from River Island €80 available in store and here, navy leather block skirt €43 available here, Navy heels Zara €49.95 available in store and here, White Camisole River Island €22 available here.

This dress has to be my ultimate favourite I absolutely love it...its available at Love Cherish Boutique details here and Bella Dungarvan contact details here, It is so demur and just gorgeous, Shoes are from Littlewoods €24.99 as before and the clutch is €28.13 available from Asos here

  Like this colour palette outfit white and grey this dress is quiet cute...Dress is from €80.60 available here, Long white blazer €69.95 from Zara available in store or online here. Grey strappy heels New Look €29.99 available here.

Both these dresses are Little Mistress and are €83.60, you can purchase these here and here. New Look strapy heels €44.99 available here. Silver heels New Look available in store and here reduced to €17 so grab a bargain quick. 

Love this dress..its from Verso and available here €89, This is gorgeous and a black blazer over it would be perfect too...

So the lovely ladies who had requested this post I hope this helps you and you are armed with an idea of what to wear...either way have a ball and enjoy the day, you ll look fabulous!

More posts during the week 

Pam xxx 

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

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

Lovely leather (the Faux type)

Right ..If you have never done this once in your life there's something wrong with you...or maybe there is just something wrong with me haha yes I think its me! I had this situation most recently with a lovely faux leather skirt...hence the above!! And my next blog post...lovely leather..

Its everywhere I cant actually resist...but its so warm and the perfect wardrobe piece for winter....and technically it never really goes out of fashion now does it??? I've pulled together some Faux leather looks for you girls...Faux leather looks for any situation/event, you can thank me later :-) xx

The above Skirt is from Marks & Spencer for €55, Penneys have similar for €15 or you can order here, H&M cream poloneck €35, Leopard print Clutch from Asos €22 here, New Look nude shoes €24.99 available here.  

Topshop Tassel Saddle bag available instore €42, Derhy Embellished Top with removable collar €79 available here, Shein Faux leather pleated skirt €19.26, available here. Wine Zip Ankle boots €29.99 available in store or online here.

Zara jumper with embellished neckline €29.99 in store or available here. Faux leather Jeans €39.99 available in store and here. Burgundy Sleeveless waistcoat €59.99 available here and in stores. Zara Wine Faux fur clutch €39.99 available in stores and here. New look leopard print heels €24.99 available in stores and here

A more demour look... Double sided Wool Coat €99.95 available at Zara stores or online here, Zara Lace midi dress with faux Skirt €59.95 available instore and online here, Black patent leather croc heels €65 from River Island available online here. Zara padded clutch €25.95 available in store and here. Zara fringe ankle boots €69.95 available in stores and here.

Asos midi Dress €80.88, available here, Leather Jacket River Island €87 available in store and here, boohoo embellished clutch €22 available here, Folkster.com Black Court shoes available for €39 here. 

Leopard print Long Blazer from Zara €59.95 available in store and here, Leather pants with zip H&M €9.99, River Island Black lace high neck top €43 available in stores or here, Black messenger bag €49.95 available in store and here, beige snake print sandals €50 available in store and here.

 Vila Leather dress €66.18 available from Asos here, Red Fringe heels from River Island €75, available in store and here, Zara bag €29.95 available in store and here. Dark Green Leather shift dress €60 from Topshop available in store and here  (available in Black also). Topshop Rust Fringe ankle boot €98 available in store and here.

Zara Zebra Coat €89.95 available in store and online here, Leather skirt from Zara €69.95 online here and in stores. Wraparound Leather Sandals from Zara €69.95 available in store and here, Warehouse Clutch €38.24 available here. Chicwish Lace Top €33.55 available here.

So pull out those leather bits you have at the back of your wardrobes and start getting the wear out of them...it goes with everything ..and on that note

Oops I'm getting older!!

Have a great weekend

Pam

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