Sunday, March 6, 2011

I HAVE MOVED BLOGS

I HAVE STARTED A NEW BLOG WITH MY SISTER LIPSTICK SHOES AND PARTIES AND WILL NO LONGER BE POSTING HERE. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND IF YOU LIKE IT PLEASE FOLLOW ME - THANKS 
LOTS OF LOVE
ELAINE XX

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Glam Desire

What with lasts weeks Golden Globes and this weeks announcement of Oscar nominees, glamorous dresses have been catching my eye causing, I must say, enjoyable distractions.  I came across this soft feminine dress from Oasis and thought it a wearable option for the kind of events us non-celeb types are more likeable to be invited to.  This piece hits many Spring/Summer 2011 trends; pleats, nude, assymetrial shoulder and typical of S/S, floaty and feminine.
Style with: Pink beaded cuff, €38.50, Freedom at Topshop; Bow clutch, Accessorize and Pink double corsage platforms sandals, €70, Miss Selfridge.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Bag The Autumn/Winter Trends

My biggest fashion weakness has and always will be accessories in particular statement jewellery and bags.  Accessories are the easiest and maybe safest way to dapple in current trends and you don't need to have a big shopping budget.  This season my fave high street stores for their accessory departments are River Island, A|Wear and Penneys.  Here are a few on trend bags that I'm loving at the moment.
Heritage Trend - River Island

Winters hottest hue (red) - A|Wear

Floral Trend with Vintage look - Next

Faux Fur - Penneys

Colour Toning perfect for Minimalist Trend - Wallis

Embellishment - River Island
Leather, Winters must have fabric- Accessorize
Shearling Trend - Littlewoods Ireland

The River Island check bag (1st image) is my ultimate pick, what's yours?

Monday, October 11, 2010

Style Warrior

Last week I meet David Greene, winner of Style Wars, for the second time.  The Style Show in Clontarf gave me my first opportunity to chat with David where he made a great first impression and then again this week aboard The Oasis Fashion Bus on Stephens Green.  I adore his quirky style which in his words is 'an edgy twist on 1950's preppy glamour' but image aside he is so approachable and down to earth; a very loveable character.  Since his Style Wars win he has moved to London to work for Aurora Fashions who represent Oasis, Warehouse, Karen Millen and Coast.  David will be working for Oasis for the first 6 months and Karen Millen for his final 6 and the lucky chappy gets to travel to NewYork, Barcelona and many more enviable destinations.  In my eyes he is very deserving - definately my favourite of the Style Wars contestant (Holly Shortall coming a close second).



Find out more about David in his 'My Chic Life' interview on Chiconomics

Friday, August 20, 2010

E-Wardrobe

Spending most of my days researching images for use in my weekly fashion feature for 24Seven mag and Chiconomics website I discover endless clothes and accessories that I'd love all for myself.  Lack of time and funds mean I haven't treated myself to any of these finds.

If I don't have the time to visit, or the funds to buy, these pieces, I've decided that I can always create an e-wardrobe of my Autumn/Winter must haves.  Enjoy.............

Deliah Maxi Dress, €285 Coast - This is my absolute favourite piece.  Viewed this dress at Coast A/W Press Day and fell in love.  The metallic embellished shoulder is exquisite and maxi it THE lenght for evening gowns this season.
Reiss Camel Cape €245 Arnotts - The ultimate coverup and it's in the hottest colour straight off the catwalks of Chloe and Dries Van Noten and practically every designer worth knowing.

 
Red big shoulder dress http://www.kateandava.ie/.  I love this dress for it's hot hue, statement shoulders but mostly because it is a blank canvas for accessorising and dressing up or down.  Dramatic neckpiece, colourful print belt so much styling fun.

Alove Knit €45 http://www.divine.ie/.  Gorgeous piece that will add instant glamour to my denims, simply love the flower detail.

Achieve the all woman Prada A/W silhouette for a fraction of the cost with this perfect LK Bennett Lyric Dress €245 Arnotts.

Ideal dress for my shape and the colour is mouth watering.  This dress makes it's own statement only requiring wrist bling and power heels.  Hoss Intropia Dress €220 http://www.elainecurtis.ie/

You may have notice there are no accessories - they deserve a post all of their own - I'm saving them for next time!!!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Catch of the Day

I'm loving Red Herring Accessories at the moment! I was in Debenhams in Waterford at the weekend and couldn't resist these pieces, particularly when I saw the little red stickers with 70% off.  Red Herring jewellery first gained my adoration 2 years ago when I bought a stunning piece for an outfit I styled for my sister-in-law (it still pains me that I didn't keep it for myself).  Accessories aside the label also offers footwear, outerwear, occasion and casual wear not forgetting beachwear.  If there isn't a Debenhams near you or you just don't have the time for a visit go to their website now there are lots of Red Herring deals http://www.debenhams.com/


Bracelet was €15.50, I paid €4.65 - Earrings were €12.50, I paid €3.75 - Necklace was €19, I paid €5.70

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Play Date

One month has passed since receiving a special thank you gift from Annette Matthews of Shugal for featuring her shoe clips in 24Seven - today I decided it was about time the clips, my shoes and I had some fun.  Seconds later my floor was a sea of shoes but I managed to narrow it down to 3 pairs a pair for each set of clips.  The clips as promised are simple to attach and my feet were completely unaware of their adorned accessories.  I must make this a regular play-date; similar to an afternoon in a shoe shop without the hefty bill at the end.

Shugal Shoe Clips are available to purchase on line and there are a number of stockists in Ireland of which details are given on http://www.shugal.biz

PS Thanks Dylan x (my son the budding photographer)