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

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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. 

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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

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

Christmas day looks

So when I posted the last few blogs on Christmas party looks, I got a lot of requests to do a Christmas day look...so I said "Why not!".

I,for one, get completely overdressed on Christmas day...that's only because it was always tradition during my childhood we got really dressy new clothes religiously every year for Christmas day!! I'm sure it was the same for all of you, along with having good Sunday clothes which under no circumstances were allowed to be worn mid week! (haha how Irish of us!)

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So I have pulled together some looks that I would possibly wear on Christmas day...I've always gone for dresses that you can wear a pair of opaque tights with ..for fear it could snow....now when in gods name in the last decade has it snowed on Christmas day?? delusional I am!!...but you never know right? So here it goes ladies, let me know what you guys wear on Christmas day..I know some of my friends have PJ days which is just as nice...as all we'll be doing is eating eating and drinking..well in my case anyway!

I adore this dress, this pic does not do it justice. Definitely check it out online and that coat..white coats are just perfect at this time of the year (lets not think about how we're going to keep them clean as practicality literally flies out the window during silly season..)

Dress Lipsy.co.uk €78, available here, Zara Black courts €49.95 available in store and here, Topshop belted Wool Blend Coat €125 available here.

I featured this dress before on the blog and I love it..Ive added a red heel as being Christmas red always manages to sneak in at the time of the year...this looks details are as follows Zara lace and Leather midi dress €59.95 available in store and online, Jacquard Coat from Zara €89.95 available in store and online here, Red bow heels New Look €29.99 available here. 

You don't necessarily have to wear a dress at christmas, pants can just look as dressy..particularly the current trend of Culottes...These Tweed Culottes are €50 available from River Island in store and here Black Jewelled Flats €44 from Oasis available in stores and here Black Embellished neckline Jumper €35 available from All Oasis stores and online here. Black River Island Ankle boots €30 available instore and online here.

 Love this look, looks so cosy too. Cream embellished jumper €35 from Oasis, available instore and online here, Faux Leather skirt River Island Reduced to €18 buy it in store and online here. Suede Nude Heels New look €48.99 available in store and online here. Light pink jersey Jacket from River Island €87 available in store and online here.

Like I said Pants can look dressy and these faux leather pants are great with a dressy top/jumper. This looks details are as follows. Nude heels by dune €57.35 available here, Zara Faux Leather trousers €39.95 available instores and here, Oasis Jacquard Woven Sweater €60 available in store and online here. New Look shoe boot reduced to €14 available online here.

I'm a sucker for skater skirts and love this look. Sister Jane Lunar Eyelet and bow blouse €76.47 available here. Leather Skater skirt from Topshop €52, available in store and online here, Fur Collar Dunnes stores €20, Over the knee boots €140 available in store and online here.

Burgundy is everywhere this winter not to mention fur..two perfect combinations to wear on christmas day..think this and look 1 are my favourite. Details are as follows, Fur Coat Zara €79.95 available in store and online here, Topshop burgundy Joni Jeans €50 available in store and online here, Lace Top €29.98 available from Asos here. Burgundy heels from Savida for €30 available instore and online here, similar here too.

Another simple but elegant look. Zara Grey Dress with white trim €29.95 available in store and online here, Zara Brooch €14.95 available instore and here. Shoe boot from Lipsy €88 available here, or pair the dress with black opaque tights and black ankle boots! 

This is a great outfit too as you can pair opaque tights with it, it simple but dressy. Green Skater dress €49.95, available instore and online here, Feathered Bib with Diamante detail €29.99 from New look available in store and online here, pair with these heels from new look €25 available in store or online here, again you can pair ankle boots and opaque tights with this look. This dress is also available in red. 

Loving this too, can beat a bit of sparkle on Christmas day..Top with Gold sequin sleeves from Biba House of Fraser £62.30 available in House of Fraser and online here, Faux leather jeans from Zara as above €39.95. Ankle boots River Island Studio €105 available online hereZara long sleeveless waistcoat €99.95 available in store and online here. 

And of course Christmas always consists of a funky Christmas jumper. Every Christmas without fail we always manage to add one to the wardrobe!! So here's a few knocking around our stores at the moment...Top left Navy Christmas Scene jumper €19.99 new look available in-store and online here. Top Right white Xmas Jumper €24.99 available from New Look and is in store and online here. Bottom Left Elfie Selfie jumper (teehee my favourite!) H&M €22.99 available in store. Bottom Right Christmas Sequin bow jumper €27.99 from H&M. Centre I've added some more Christmas accessories, heck sure you might as well go overboard if your wearing the jumper! Christmas tree brooch €6.55 from H&M, Set of 4 pairs of earrings €6.55 available at H&M, Reindeer antlers also H&M €5.61.

So whatever you choose to wear ladies, at least now I hope I've giving you some details and information on where to get pieces!

I know as much as I have a wardrobe packed with clothes, I will still march to the shops to get my Christmas outfit...what are we like!

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Have a great weekend

Pam

xx 

Party dresses...Part 1 of Party Season

A little party never killed nobody....unless you've got kids and a major hangover the next morning...or even if you don't have kids, and have a hangover the next morning..its hell! ha!. I honestly think hangovers are gods way of asking you, just how old do you think you are?..Well that's me in this case!! But hey you've made good memories right???The moment you hear about a party, its like "what the hell am I going to wear?"...and especially with the season that's coming up...fear not, its time to sparkle ladies and I've pulled out lots of looks for you. Hope you like ..and what's your favourite...

I am in love with this dress..love swishing in dresses haha and this is perfect for this sort of activities, no doubt I do lots of swishing at parties..say hello to this virgo lounge dress Will become available in the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled. New look shoes €29.99 available in store and here. Embellished Clutch €24.99 available in stores and here.

Embellished Dress Oasis €150, available in store and online here, Kardashion Kollection Gold heels €70 available here. 

Oasis Dress €88 available instore and online here, River Island Heels reduced to €30, available here, Dune Gold clutch €56.62, available here. 

Oasis dress €62, girls this is divine on...Black Clutch New Look €24.99, here  Black pointed heels €29.99 here 

Frock and Frill dress €110 available here, heels new look as above, embellished bag €20 available from Boohoo here. 

Frock and Frill Dress €99.27 available here, New look heels €44.99 available in store and here, Nude Clutch €41.18 available here. 

Warehouse dress €75 available in store and online here Clutch Lipsy £55, available here, Shoes new look €24.99 and penneys have similar for €15.

Sequin Dress from Asos €95.55, New look heels as before €44.95, Fold over clutch €41.18, available from Asos here.

Chi Chi Clothing sequin dress €88.48 available here, Clutch from Lipsy £30, available here, Love these Red Heels, €29.99 available here.

So that's Part 1 of the Party dresses, I'll be back with more alternative options next week...

And for sure this will be me below, in a few weeks time!!

Have a great week and an even better weekend...

Pam xxx