Outfit Edit: Evening BBQ

Hello my lovelies!

Last night I was invited to go to a going away BBQ for one of my friends who is going off volunteering to Nicaragua. Not only was it good to catch up with everyone I hadn't seen for ages, I could do it whilst happily filling up on meaty deliciousness. I have no idea how vegetarians can resist the delicious smokey aroma of barbecuing sausages.. 

Ireland only ever has a few precious days of beautiful sunny summer weather and unfortunately yesterday evening was not one of those. In order to fight off the chill in the air I opted for some gorgeous River Island Amelie Jeans and the comfiest cardi known to womankind from Brandy Melville (a store I utterly fell in love with the moment I stepped foot in it in London).

River Island Amelie Dark Wash Jeans
Brandy Melville Cardi
River Island White Halter Top

Zara Sandals (A sale bargain!)

Rings: Brandy Melville, River Island, Primark

Brandy Melville Necklace

 Up until very recently I would never have called myself a jeans girl until I discovered River Island jeans. I now have 5 pairs of jeans, all exclusively from RI. For the girls who think the Topshop Leigh jeans are way too stretchy and don't fit the best, (I myself have gone through 3 pairs of Leighs) the selection at River Island are amazing. These Amelies fit perfectly and don't stretch out even after a day or two. To prove how much I love them I have two pairs, one in a dark wash and one in a light wash. 

And look who just couldn't resist a photo-op! My Joey is just the perfect dog model.

Anyway I hope you enjoyed this short but sweet outfit edit. I'm hoping to do more in the future since I've been on one to many shopping sprees....

Thanks for reading as always,

Ciara xx

What I'm Watching: Vogue Behind the Scenes

  

Hello lovelies!

Today I made a discovery on YouTube that I just had to share with you. If you're any sort of a self respecting fashionista you will have watched The September Issue, a documentary filmed around the putting together of the one of the most important issues of Vogue in the fashion year, the September issue. Not only was it a great inside look into the inner workings of the offices at Vogue it also gave me a first hand experience of the superwoman Anna Wintour. I've watched about 10 times and it never gets old!

Ever since first experiencing The September Issue I've been searching for more behind the scenes documentaries about the fashion industry and have come up with great pieces like Lagerfeld Confidential , Picture Me and Bill Cunningham New York. As a lover of fashion and the world of fashion I may be just a little addicted to these films..

And today I found yet another fix for my obsession, a certain playlist on Vogue's YouTube channel, Vogue In Motion. Over there you'll find a mini series about the creation of the March issue's editorial shoot 'Petal Pushers'. With Tabitha Simmons, Anna Wintour and lots of gorgeous clothes you really can't go wrong.

Here's the first of the documentaries if you want to check it out.

Thanks for reading,

Ciara xx

London Fashion Week AW14 Days 1 & 2

Hello lovelies!

I'm back today with the first lot of my favourite collections from LFW and my oh my are they good! As I say every single year the London shows are always the ones I look forward most to simply because 99% of my most loved designers show there. One day I'll make it to LFW and then I can die in peace ;)

First off is Orla Kiely who showed off her skills with another beautifully cute and feminine collection. Collars, pretty t-strap shoes, pretty swing skirts and a whole load of fun prints summed up to create a well rounded classic Kiely collection that I am almost drooling over. I almost think there's a hint of Parisian chic to be seen from the umbrellas and elegant macs.

Staying along the theme of pretty feminine pastels and shapes Holly Fulton did feminine but in a different way. Powder blues and pinks still featured but this time in delicate graphic prints and intricate designs stiched into beautiful satin and silk. Even when bolder colours like red and black were introduced Fulton still managed to bring about a fun romantic look to her pieces.

Eudon Choi leaned more towards beautiful tailoring and fresh injections of colours. These harmonised suited looks had the one-up on all the other tailored collections due to Choi's playfulness with fur, stand out shoes and patterning.

 

What was special about Christopher Raeburn's functional, militant collection this year was his focus on sustainable fashion. He used left over scraps of material (known as cabbages in the fashion world)  to put together beautiful looks and 'up-cycle' material into actual wearable pieces. The stand out piece from this collection was the pop out parka which was fashioned from two different pieces of material and it seems Raeburn has a way with outerwear as his fur lined anoraks were worn by all the helpers at LFW.

And Sibling were back with their iconic knitwear bringing out a challenging collection of the highest quality knitwear out there. The first part of the show featured wearable enough looks that still emulated the Sibling sense of playful anarchy but it was towards the end of the show, when the gowns came out that you really got to see the spirit of the designers. 

Right that's it from me about days 1 and 2 of LFW AW14 I have to say I'm seriously tempted to spend a ridiculous about of money on some Holly Fulton or Orla Kiely!

Thanks for reading.

Ciara xx

All photos sourced from www.style.com

Rediscovered Childhood

Hello lovelies!

First thing's first, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Years and hopefully you set off 2014 with a big bang! I certainly know I enjoyed the first few days of the new year celebrating with friends and perhaps indulging in a few not so very non-alcoholic drinks here and there ;) Even though it's taken me a few days to recuperate fully I'm glad my New Years celebrations finally lived up to their expectations.

But New Years has come and gone, resolutions have been made and broken, and we're all in that awkward middle ground feeling slightly depressed that Christmas and its joys have left us considerably pudgier than before and twiddling our thumbs waiting for that dreaded day when we must return to work, school or university. 

However fear not, I have come to rescue you my dears! Whilst being a safe techno whiz and backing up my photos on a hard drive I came across some cracking childhood photos of yours truly.. And since I'm such a generous soul I thought I'd cheer you all up by sharing them with you so you can laugh along with me (and maybe burn off some calories too).

Disclaimer: I don't take responsibility for the outrageous clothes featured in these photos. It was the 90's, one has to make exceptions.... Oh and apologies to any siblings who may be featured... 

Swan Lake standard right there.

 I went for the classic tracksuit and horrifying face paint costume this year obviously....

 Oh they had no idea what they had started giving me that glass ;)

Possibly the best dressed and co-ordinated group of kids ever...... Denim days forever!

Working the double denim trend before it was even a trend.

So after those photos you definitely can't deny that I'm pretty committed to this blog if I'm willing to embarrass myself on the internet. But I do love looking at old photos to help me remember all those years ago since my memory is quite atrocious and also to remind me never, ever, ever to get a bob and a fringe at the same time.

Hope 2014 is treating you well!

Thanks for reading,

Ciara xx