Milan Fashion Week Highlight: Jil Sander. . .

 

Jil Sander has hands down been my favourite designer of the past few seasons. The simple reason: Raf Simmons.  The designer has been exhibiting his talent by bringing a fresh approach to the company. He illustrates  pieces which are feminine and floaty, with the perfect balance of colour and texture. I love his mix of white pieces teamed with bold patterns or with a slight contrast of pretty pastels in the form of shorts, peg leg trousers and bouncy midi's. He adds an eccentric twist on knits with graphic faces- reminiscent of Piscasso-style faces. Simmons reassures us that 'Ready to Wear' is a term which directly applies to his collection. The summer is definitely bright thanks to Jil Sander.

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Dolce&Gabbana Arm Candy. . .

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NYFW: Alexa Chung Front Row. . .

 

Mulberry

Proenza Schouler

Cynthia Rowley

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A Stylist's Approval. . .

These are the boots I have been waiting for. Yes you can always rely on good aul reliable Dunnes to rake out these beauts which are currently being brought out by higher end shops such as Topshop and Zara. Not only did it absolutely make my day finding these darlings there Tuesday morning, but loah & behold who glided straight by me when trying these on but top Irish stylist Cathy O' Connor. Coincidence? I think not! She obviously noticed their amazingness too and declared to me 'great boots aren't they!?' I was well chuffed to say the least! And long story short I bought them at just €22! Turns out Cathy was shopping in Manor Mills (the shopping centre in Maynooth!) for her weekly slot on morning show Ireland AM. It really was a great day! To make this post even better it is my 50th one!! Style really does make you smile! The link is below for Cathy's fashion styling on Ireland AM...

http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?video=39529&locID=1.65.74&page=2



Style Envy. . .

Featured above is as we say in Ireland 'Yer Wan' from EPIC American Blog The Man Repeller. To say the girl has got style is an understatement! Check out her witty and fashion packed site at http://www.manrepeller.com/ .

Prabal Gurung. . .

Through my daily browsing on Vogue.com and a much anticipated weekly await for the Best Dressed feature, I discovered Zoe Saldana looking amazing in a designer I have never heard of. . . Prabal Gurung. Love it! Not just the name, but this statement top and silk skirt. Its so hard to put my finger on a term to describe the tee. It reminds me of the sporty look Alexander Wang sported a few years back with the oversized cocoon tops paired with slouchy pants and skirts. Anyway, the look is bang on trend with jewell toned skirt and the colours look great together. Its relaxed and casual yet chic and effortless! Zoe Saldana is definately one to watch in the style stakes. Props to new designer to me, PG. You really do learn something new everyday. . .

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The Chanel Blues. . .

Chanel Les Jeans



For Vogue's Annual Fashion Night Out ~ held in top fashion capitals around the globe (including our very own Dublin this year!) Chanel have launched these amazing polishes: Les Jeans. The name really speaks for itself! Although this is a Chanel promoting post, at €25 each, they are a bit pricey but never fear as affordable polish brands always take cue from designer hues ! Barry M is my favourite brand as not only are the poilshes easy on the pocket at 4.50 beans, but they last for days and I mean daaaays! 'Blueberry Ice~Cream' and 'Cobalt Blue', below, are identical to Chanel's new collection shown, so who is not to know you are not working Chanel darling?



Barry M Cobalt Blue



Fashion Night Out commences on September 18th ... See http://www.fashionsnightout.com/ for more info...

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