My style: Stripes are alright! Keep it simple!

Hey my lovelies, 

Yet another post on my style, my way..I have this secret obsession with stripes!! 

I can never get enough of them, but you know what? they are a must have for any wardrobe. Stripes in any type top or jumper are such a classic piece and never date! They look great with blazers, coats or paired with jeans. And their biggest advantage is they are so practical!

This one above, I had been lusting over for an age, and when in +Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre , one day with my sister I spotted it back in stock. Its from Zara for €29.95, available here, I love the material, its a fine knit with a stretch in it and its so comfy.

The thing about this sweater that appealed to me most is the high neck on it. I'm not a huge fan of polo necks maybe because I don't have a long neck, so this type of style suits me better!

I know its coming into the Summer so the likelihood of getting lots of wear out of it in the next few months is slim, although it is Ireland and the Irish weather can be unpredictable. One things for sure, it will be pulled out of the wardrobe for autumn. 

The sunglasses are Guess, that I picked up in +TK Maxx, I swear by it girls, TK Maxx has a great selection of sunnies for fabulous prices, you just need to be quick! Those pair were €39.99!

A better look at the sweater, the back of it dips a little more in length than the front, which is a style I'm loving.

I paired the sweater with leather pants, and these ones I picked up in River Island a while back for €24 (I know!!) still some in stock but very little sizes (here) . If you are looking for a nice Leather pair then I would recommend the Freddy Leather pants (they are amazing and currently on my wishlist!)  available here.

The bag, no words needed really..this was bought as a gift from my brother on his travels a few years ago, he did good really didnt he? Its divine and one of my most coveted things in the wardrobe!

I kept the whole look casual by adding my adidas superstars, I love these, so comfy and great for casual wear...mind you not quiet sure how I kept them so white in this pic! You can find them here

I also gave this outfit a run for its money over in Paris too and was super for strolling around the pretty Parisian streets, casual yet stylish.

Hope you enjoyed this post

Until next time

Pam xx 

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

Classic black trousers and how to wear them..

Hey Ladies

Almost the weekend and as promised on my previous post, here is a few looks I pulled together for you gals on how to wear the Classic black Trousers. These are not just a staple piece for work but they also look amazing and chic for a night out..not convince well let me show you!

Black trousers for nights out/Date nights, from work to after work drinks are making a comeback! And the beauty about Black trousers is they suit every shape!

So look One, is very simple great for work or dinner with the girls straight from work on a Friday evening..Its classy yet stylish!

Trousers: Zara €29.95 here, Lace Tshirt: Zara €17.95 available here, Black Heels: €49.95 here

Another simple look, the monochrome look..I adore these heels too, a subtle nod to colour!!

Trousers: €29.95 available here Can be paired with either white tops Top Right: Zara  €25.95, here. Bottom Right: Zara Zip Blouse 29.95 here And the amazing heels are Zara €45.95 available here

Love this look above its perfect for a night out, the trousers are Oasis €54 available here, Embellished Top River Island €50 available here, Lavish Alice Cropped Cape €48 here available or here. Heels Zara €49.95 available here.

This look is perfect for date night....Love the blazer..Tapered Trousers are River Island €45 available here, Chain; River Island €13 available here, Peach Blazer from River Island €75 (Penneys have similar colour) available here, One strap heel River Island reduced to €18 (Available in store sold out online). White cami from River Island for €17 here

This is also a great look for any type of event, night out and won't date!I love embellished jackets they are just great to throw on over jeans/leathers/ trousers and still look fab.

Trousers Oasis Trousers (short & Long versions available) €45 here, Only vest top €9.95 available here, Shoes €49.95 here, Top Right Embellished Jacket River Island €67 available here Bottom Embellished Jacket Zara €89.95 available here

Love this simple look..black and red are always a fabulous combo. I love these shoes but be warned they are expensive! Love these Trousers from Zara they are called Chinos but look nothing like chinos on...€29.95 available here, Jacket is Zara also €69.95, spotted a nice red one in Penneys too for €19, Zara one available here, Heels Kurt Geiger €175 available here, Black Cami Oasis €29 available here

And final look is for work or just a regular day time look... Trousers are Oasis as above in Look 5, Mustard/Yellow flat sandals are Penneys €13 these are fab on!! Top Zara €29.95 available here, Striped Sweater Zara €29.95 available here

So as you can see girls the Classic black Trousers is so versatile and it never dates...I recommend you always have a nice pair of Black trousers hanging in your wardrobe regardless!

Have a great weekend

Pam

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Culottes.. And how to wear them

Hey my lovelies, 

Hope all of you enjoyed the weekend, wasn't it great to have a nice long one??

We'd great fun despite the weather...consumed copious amounts of easter eggs!! 

I don't know about you guys but I am loving the culottes at the moment...bear with me though, as the first time I spied them in the stores before christmas, my first reaction was hell no!! Whose going to wear them? Fast forward to March, and I've answered my own question, I'm wearing them!

I love mine, I bought a fab khaki/beige pair in Zara and they are the most comfortable pair, nice and warm and look great with a pair of heels and jumper/top.

Now I know Culottes are not for everyone..cue my sister's sniggers when I bought a pair..in her words " Ive been transported back to my 20's!" but when she saw me wearing them she seemed to change her mind!!

I've pulled together some looks for you and ideas on how to style them...

I love them...now can I convince you?

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Some of my favourite influencers, Olivia Palermo & Victoria Beckham

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With Culottes the idea is to keep it simple, wear an oversize jumper or simple tops

Love these culottes from Coggles and for €45 you cant beat that price, available here, striped Jumper Zara €29.95, instore and online here, or similar in Topshop here, Zara heels €49.95 available here.

Look 2, is to show you these culottes look great for an office look, the above culottes are Zara €39.95 and availabe instore and here, Cream Shirt is Zara again and €29.95 here, Flat shoes Zara €39.95 available here, or pair them with nude heels, these are Littlewoods for €24, available here.

This look is great for a date night, lunch with the girls or to wear to work, it works with any of these events. Look 3, Zara grey sweater €12.95 available here, or similar here, Grey heels New Look €32.99 available in stores and here, Metallic flat heels €39.95 from Zara here and Dunnes have exact same pair. White culottes River Island €50 available in store and here.

Love this look above, would be nice for a communion or confirmation or any event, its something different but still quiet nice...Culottes are from Zara €39.95 available here, Flat ballerina heels €25.35 available here, Floral Cardigan Oasis €49 available here, Nude heels Dune on Asos reduced to €32.39 selling fast available here.

Love this look for a nightout pair a cami underneath (either a cream or a black one) and it looks fab... Culottes again from Zara for €29.95, available instore or here, Flap over clutch Asos €39.44, available here, Bomber jacket Zara €49.95 available in store and online here, Heels €42.24 from Asos here

And finally as the summer is coming, culottes are a nice alternative to white jeans, love this look and particularly the top. Look 6 Top from Topshop available instores and online here. Tan heels €34 from Boohoo here, Tan bag Zara €39.95 available in store and online here. White culottes €39.95 from Zara available in store and online here.

So that's my take on culottes and how I would style them, like I said you either Love or Loathe them. I love them but whats your take on this trend?

Have a great week guys 

Pam 

xxx

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

What's in my basket.. March lust list

 Hey Ladies

So a few months ago, I did mention I was going to do a monthly post of "what's in my basket?"..obviously since then, my basket got ridiculously full and snapped in half. So after repairs etc etc I have a new basket again for the month of March!! Hence the delay!

Now this basket is quiet full at the moment, full of lovely bits I cant afford! They are going on the wishlist...I have them in a basket with the belief one day I will become a millionaire!! Half way through life and this is has not yet happened....it will, I feel it!

This is me above ...every week on my dashes around Zara ....

And on that note I know you're all dying for a peep so here you go..

Heels are having their moment the last few seasons and I love them!!  From Top left to right; Zara black heels €69.95 find them in store or online here, Asos Mustard tassel lace up shoes €53.52 available here, Zara Tan leather strappy heel €69.95 available here,

Center: Baige strap heels from New Look €44.99 available here. Bottom Left to right (my favourite row) Khaki tie up heels from River island reduced to €45 available in stores and online here, Miss KG by Kurt Geiger heels €175, available here, Miss KG Electra Heels €109 available here.

With Summer comes blazers/bombers and everyone needs one of those. Here's my current favourite on the list. Top left to right Peach/Cream Lavish Alice Cape €81.69 available here, Zara white turn up sleeve Blazer €69.95 available here, Lavish Alice Cape blazer €74.72 available here, Bottom left to right Zara Printed bomber jacket €49.95 available here, Zara Chanel inspired jacket with bow €79.95 available here.

Well you know me, never happy unless I have sneaked in a few dresses into the basket, loving this baby blue dress from Sister Jane which is available here, Asos Lace Midi dress €56.32 available here, Orange Dress from Irish Boutique Orla's Oasis €94.99 available here, Bottom left to right: Black Cut work scallop lace dress €81.69 available here, Three Floor halter lace dress (expensive but I love it!)€325 available here, Navy lace dress from Shein here, or Verso have a black version for €89 here.

I love a jumpsuit.. or a boiler suit as they call it lately..and no I'm not a bunny boiler ha!!  But all joking aside I love them! I spotted Vogue Williams in a fab one from Marks and Spencers she was wearing it loads in her snaps and its a khaki green one! Its all sold out (wouldn't you know) but its still available in navy for €74 here. Anyhow heres my favourite Top left short sleeve denim jumpsuit from Asos for €53.52 here (Comes in Tall and Petite sizes) Sleeveless Shirt Jumpsuit in sage colour €63.38 available here, Khaki Jumpsuit (similar to the M&S one) €27.46 available here. Bottom left Light Grey tailored jumpsuit with shirt detail €70.42 available here, Denim Jumpsuit €46.48 available from asos here or similar from M&S for €60 available here.

Yes, I always have a want for new jeans and leather pants, and these are no exception...The center focus being the Freddy WR Up Leather pants I really really need these ha!! So From left to right we have River Island Leather look biker jeans €60 available here, also love these similar pair for €55 from River Island here, Center The amazing Freddy WR.Up leather jeans €119, available here. Top right Zara mid Rise Skinny Jeans €39.95 available here. Bottom left River Island Molly dark wash jeans €50 available here. Bottom Right River Island Black Leather look biker pants €40 available in store and here.

And if you're getting jeans well you need to have tops to go with them, now don't you?? So here's my favourites Top left to right Oasis lace peplum top €46, available in store and online here, Needle and Thread top (the expensive one) €255 I know I know definitely on the splurge list!! Top Right White lace tie neck shirt €35 Ollie and Mac available here , Center White Collar Top €115 from Ollie and Mac here. Bottom Left Oasis Colour block ruffle top €36 available in Oasis here, River Island lace bodysuit €33 available in store and online here, Bottom far left Another splurge top ..love it €165 from Ollie and Mac available here

Now to beauty!! I'm about to start a make up artist course this Saturday (so excited)and I've always been obsessed with Beauty products, makeup in particular..so here's the ones on my wishlist ..

Top left to right: Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Blush Palette available in debehams stores, sold out online. Inglot Duraline €12 available here, O. Wow Cailyn Brush €29.99 available here, Centre Left to right Urban Decay Moondust Eye shadow €18 available at any Debenhams stores and here. Urban decay anti aging eye primer €23, available at Debenhams instore and online here. Inglot AMC Pure pigment, I have ones of these already but I want more this one is 22 and is available here, and of course the So Sue Me Contour palette which I know I need to wait until May when it becomes available in stock!! Next up the holy grail beauty book with amazing and practical tips its "Pretty Honest" by Sali Hughes available in Easons stores for €21.99 or online here.

Right the basket's bulging and the bank account is empty...somehow this should be role reversal!!

So if my lovely hubbie is reading and fancies buying me something random for no particular reason, only because I'm amazing haha then this list will help you! But its mainly to help you ladies in case you guys need any of the above..

Have a great week

Pam

xxx

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