Summer holidays...what to wear?

Hey Girls,

What kind of summer has this been? Disappointing I'd say...such a shame I had high hopes for my summer wardrobe after last summers performance but alas, we are sun deprived...in Ireland that is...

So if you're hightailing it off to sunnier pastures even if its just for a few weeks, here's some cute options for you...I sometimes like to avoid wearing shorts, (only sometimes ;-) ) its so hard at times to figure out what top to wear with them, plus it adds more packing into a limited carryon suitcase. And chances are half of the stuff will never see the light of day! Hence I've pulled together some cute dresses and playsuits that are quick and easy to pack giving you loads of space..AND you'll look good pottering around the streets or beachside when you don't want your body too exposed ...well me in that case...my body is somewhat far from bikini ready at this moment in time, (as I munch on a chocolate bikkie while writing this!!). When packing for holidays I like a casual, yet stylish look for daytime...

So have a peek below at some of the cute options available in stores at the moment ....

And if you have a holiday planned I'm well jealous of you...now go get holiday ready!

This look is casual yet chic, and so simple to recreate, you can find a similar dress here for €39 at Cari's closet. Penneys and Folkster.com currently stock similar hats.

One of my favourites dresses, need this! Perfect for daywear on holidays wear pair it with espadrilles or tan flat sandals..for €52.05 you can buy it here.

Playsuits are an easy daytime look and they're dressy, simple and can be dressed up or down, this ones available in all New Look stores reduced to €10.45. (Literally sold out online while pulling this blog post together! Similar one in Coral here)

Mixed Print beach playsuit for 35.61 available here

Great look for pottering around any foreign streets in Italy, Spain or wherever you choose your sunny destination to be, keep the sandals flatter than above, gold or tan, or pop a pair of converse..voila! Dress available here for €24.99.

Perfect colours above for sunnier climates, this ones reduced to €17.49 available here.

Love this one, all kinds of cuteness...available here for €29.99.

A great all rounder, love this sun dress, pop it over a bikini and you're good to go..available here for €22.99

New Look khaki playsuit, this can be worn day or night perfect with heels or flats, €29.99 sold out online but available still instores.

New Look beach playsuit €24.99 available in stores (sold out online) Similar version available here asos for €34.23

Jumpsuits are great for during the day if your anyway paranoid about your legs etc. (some ladies can be, which is ok too) here's a nice one from New Look available in store reduced from €24.99 to €14.99 sold out online and similar here 

Another chic look for day or night especially for girls who don't want to expose their legs, (or to hide those sunburnt legs either!) maxi dresses are super for any holiday, this particular one for €19.11 is available here

And of course, must give you guys a few other options ....daytime playsuits ...

Left to Right : New Look blue beach playsuit €10.49 available here, White espadrilles €14.99, available here, gold beaded sandals €24.99 available here, Navy embroidered playsuit £32 available here, HM striped Playsuit €11 in store, white sandals €14.99 available here, tan sandals €14.99 available here. Floral sleeveless playsuit from Superdry €49.99 available here, Denim Jumpsuit €29.99 available here.

All the pretty summer dresses (above)for pottering during the day.

Top Left to right; New look red embroidered dress €24.99 available here, pale blue denim dress €29.99 available here, Superdry sleeveless dress €44.99 available here, Bottom left to right; Yellow shoulder smock dress €22.99 available here, my favourite dress €35.99 available in stores at New Look. Asos swing dress with embroidered detail sold out in petite available in regular size and curve size here, €34.25.

Casual Summer day wear...Top left to right: Asos Blue embroidered  beach dress €34.25 available here, tan and white sandals both from New Look €9.99 available here, Topshop embellished playsuit available for £34 available here. Bottom left to right ; topshop embellished tassel dress £34.99 available here, next sandals €28 available in-store and here new stock! Vero moda dress €47.94 available here.

All the white summer dresses a girl could need

Left to right Off the shoulder white dress Asos €27.40 available here, similar here also, blush embellished sandals €22.99 available here,  Crochet dress from New Look (brand Apricot) available in-store €29.99. Centre off the shoulder Bardot dress £50 available from Topshop here. Bottom left to right; Asos skater off the shoulder lace dress €16.44  (available in sky blue €20.55 also) here, New look gold leather plaited sandals €14.99 available here (other colours available) Topshop Babydoll applique sun dress €50 available in-store and online here, comes in yellow too!

Hope that leaves you lovelies, with some ideas of what to wear, and I'll be back with more ideas on what tops to wear with shorts ..along with some of the hottest shorts around!

Until then enjoy your holidays, and bring back some sun please...

Pam xxx

The body shop ..and threading

Hey ladies,

So Saturday I had the pleasure of trying out threading at the Body Shop on Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork City, perfect location for a spot of shopping afterwards.

I don't know about you but I wasn't aware that the Body Shop had started a threading or tinting service. And what a service girls, they are fantastic. Check out all they offer in the pic below...

On entering the store I was greeted by Carmen, who was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable when it comes to all the body shop products ..more on that in a minute..

She introduced me to Rabia, who has been threading for years, she informed me, this was the natural way to shape eyebrows in Pakistan. The beauty about threading is it doesn't pull or damage your skin like waxing does. Its the natural way to do it, leaving no redness, which is an added bonus, no one likes angry looking eyebrows when coming out of a salon.

Rabia directed me into a section off the shop floor and it was very private. I didn't have tinting done as my brows are dark enough, however if you are getting tinting done be sure to get a test with the body shop, before using this service, the body shop will do this for you 48hrs in advance of your treatment.

The private section where threading is done, such a comfy chair!

(Above, myself during the process of threading with Rabia.)

As a first time girl to experience threading, I have to say it wasn't painful, it was more like a light pinching, but nothing sore, you would not be jumping out of your chair, and it was very quick.

There was absolutely no redness when the job was completed. Rabia was excellent at recommending what shape eyebrows would suit my face and it was nice to be consulted while treading my brow. Rabia recommended just a tidy of my brows as they had a good shape.

After getting my treatment, I couldn't help but check out all the beautiful products. I love the body shop, always have done, and myself and Carmen spoke at length about some of the products they just cannot keep enough stock of.

Gorgeous products on display

The product displays were so seductive.

Aisles of some of my favourite productst

Love the makeup range

This one is my current favourite at the moment, I picked this up, well over a month ago and I haven't left it down since, the moisturizer is fabulous on my skin, and smells gorgeous. I had some dry patches on my forehead and it completely cleared it up when nothing else would, so I would highly recommend it. Carmen couldn't speak highly enough of it either, and its currently one of their best sellers.

This little beauty is the holy grail of products at the moment and the body shop is almost sold out of this one. They cant keep it in stock its that popular. Carmen kindly gave me a sample of this and I cant wait to try it out.

Every girl needs hand cream, loving these.

Also a hot product at the moment is the virgin mojito range, I was dying to pick up some of these products. They are just gorgeous and smell yummy..

Picked this beauty up before I left and love it.

Getting back to the threading girls, the service was amazing and very professional, since having my eyebrows done I have received loads of compliments, with lots asking where I had them done. Rabia was fantastic, it wasn't at all painful and it gave me a beautiful shape. There was no redness or pulled skin and I most certainly will be using the body shop anymore for any of my brow shaping in the future.

Have you tried it yet? If haven't girl you really need to get in there and try it, you can book here by phoning 021 4274826 or here for bookings nationwide.

Pam xxx

Chi chi clothing London...serious lusting after these dresses.

Hey ladies,

So we're nearly at the weekend, hurray for weekends, I'm starting to sound like a record on repeat aren't I?

Ok well to make up for my moaning during the week, I wanted to share this website with you, I'm not in any way affiliated to it, I just love their dresses. Everyone loves a nice dress particularly in the summer when you're heading to the races, summer events, weddings,(although please ladies avoid wearing white to a wedding, for me its just a no no).

So have a look at Chi Chi Clothing London, I adore their dresses, I have one already, a skater style dress and I love it, the structure and the quality of these dresses are second to none and It's my go to dress for a night out..Im currently compiling a wishlist at the moment for more, Im in love with the Edie dress and it's most definitely going to be my next purchase...the beauty of these dresses are, they're affordable and wont break the bank. Even these bloggers below are loving them

Loving blogger Frassy Audrey in this Edie dress for €46.75 buy it here

How cute is this dress ..its the Pandora €71.54 and available here

Frassy Audrey rocks this dress called the Azalea €71.54 available here

Here's a few more of my favourite that are currently available on their website...but there is way more I'd love to add :-)

This ones called Irina and is €85.04 and available here

Another cute dress for €85.04 and known as the Cecilia and available here

Im crushing over this dress at the moment its just fab and have spotted it on some girls and looks even better than this pic. This Nessa dress is €87.74 and available to purchase here

I love this dress above, for me its the perfect dress for a girlie night out or a date night, its super cute and for €67.49 what's not to like, buy it here

Love this dress, known as the Belle dress, its very apt as its feminine and girly. Perfect for the races, or for a bride for a night after her wedding very pretty, (available in other colours if you fancy this as a wedding guest) for €101.24 you can buy it here (this dress comes in curve sizes up to 24)

The Taylor dress, cute and perfect for summer nights out, or a bbq for €80.99 you can buy it here

Annabel dress, what can I say love the colour, love the lace, gorgeous dress €106.64, its available in curve sizes also and you can buy it here

My absolute favourite the Edie dress, details as above on first image.

Love this pop of yellow, its a gorgeous colour for summer, perfect for wedding, races or any summer event, this ones Karlie €83.69 (again comes in Larger sizes for the curvy lady) and is available here

This Lily dress for €74.24, is fabulous on, unfortunately this pic does not do it justice, you can check it out here.

This Sian dress is €74.24 and available here

Again a seriously cute dress, for €78.29, you can buy the Bella dress here

At €74.24, you can get this Ally body con dress here comes in blue too.

This Chrissy dress is €86.39 and available here, love the colour of this dress.

Love this Leigh dress its so pretty, its actually a pale pink colour and definitely one of my favourites for €94.49, its not a bad price either. Buy it here.

And if that wasn't enough Chi Chi London also do seperates, as in Tops and Skirts, along with accessories and shoes..have a peek at some of these cute clutches below...

This nude clutch is €20.24 and available here

A little more expensive at €33.74, you can purchase here (available in nude here)

Every girl needs a black clutch, it goes with everything and this one is no exception for €24.29, you can purchase here (available in other colours).

Chi Chi London have amazing dresses, I love their designs, I purchased this one above, over a year ago and I just love it, its so comfy too, so girls definitely if your looking for a dress for the races or weddings.. go purchase one for yourselves, you wont regret it

Have a great weekend

Pam xxx