Back to business

*Hides head in shame* Oh, hi there guys. Yes I know, the first blog post in two months, I should be shunned from the blogosphere! But I'm delighted to say I'm back with a vengeance! :)

Let's have a bit of a catch up! Soooo, last time I blogged was when I was about to leave for London. I know, I did promise regular blog posts and updates about my little adventure, but who knew the life of a fashion intern could be so tiring and stressful? Oh everyone already knew that? My bad :/ I found myself getting back home at 9pm at night and all I wanted to do was crash, I didn't even have the mental capacity to blog. ( Poor me, someone fetch the violins!) And at the weekends, all I wanted to do was soak up as much of London as I could so I never even glanced at the laptop screen.

Since I was over in London for the month of July, that put me out of blogging, and when I returned home so much was going on between weddings and my brand new little nephew, who is unbelievably 'suh cyuuute,' I put my little 'ol blog on the back burner. Apologies guys :(

However I am now ready to get back down to business! If you guys are interested, I'll blog a little about my London experience, working as a fashion intern in Ponystep magazine; doing collections and returns, assisting on photoshoots, learning the streets of London like the back of my hand and calling in A-MAZ-ING clothes ;) So let me know if you'd be interested in hearing about that or seeking advice from a former intern!

Also, since I'm heading back to college in a few weeks time I will be doing a few little posts about 'What to Wear: Freshers Week', What to bring to College and College beauty essentials. And for any readers who about to head off to college for the first time, I wish you the very best of luck :)

That's all for now guys, keep an eye out for more posts coming very, very soon.
Pinky promise <3


PS: I've thrown in a few pics from London - Totes hisptaaa. lol jk. Ok bye.

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Penneys for Asos

The day has come my friends, Asos has finally picked up Penneys/ Primark for their online store! While it may not seem like a major deal to many of you, it is a breath of fresh air to us Irish folk, as we all know that the British Primark offers a much better selection, than our little 'ol Irish Penneys!

€13.26
Usually not a fan of bodycons, but this one is fab!

While only offering 70 odd items on the website at the moment, Asos hopes to double that to 140 in the next few weeks. The online fashion store has also reported a 45% increase in sales since taking on the discount store, a mere three-months ago.

As Asos is known for its quality merchandise, and can often be a little pocket-pinching, it's refreshing to see a little bit of change on the website. I can't help but be thrilled myself, let's just say Penneys in my little hometown of Wexford isn't something to be excited about!

Asos are offering a selection of both mens and womens wear at the moment, and I'm absolutely in looooove with some of the pieces - definitely perfect little summer pieces that are the price of peanuts! (Try say that fast three times!!)

Here's just a few snip-its of what's online right now!

€10.60

€7.95

Absolutely love these two pieces. I'm really into this American jersey trend, that seems to be everywhere at the moment. Very cute with shorts or skinnies, just for a laid back look! This midi skirt is a total winner in my opinion. The statement print really works with it and what I really love is that it is a piece that can be brought from day-time to night, with just a few minor changes!

These two dresses are so cute and perfect for the summer. Both rocking the cut-out panels and staying up to date with the spots and aztec prints. Easy and affordable, sure how could you go wrong? Both priced at €19.88, I will most definitely be investing!

€22.53

Love. Love. Love. Normally, I'm quite apprehensive about prom dresses, because they can be either unflattering depending on material, or uber short (even with my little short legs!) But I think this one is absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous. And who would think it's from our humble, little Penneys? The print is absolutely stunning, and the cut-out above the dress adds a little sex-appeal at the same time. A classy, very chic dress, I think it's a must-have for Summer. I always find I never have enough of these dresses, depending on a family get-together, or a sunny day at the Races, a dress like this is never easy to find. It's both smart and cute, and for under €25 bob?......Yes please.

€10.60

€17.23

The last two pieces I chose, are just simple, easy-to-throw-on items, that can work with just about anything. I love coral, it's my absolute favourite colour for spring, and that's why I chose this little, skater dress. I would probably grunge it up a little bit with some biker-boots and a leather jacket, because let's face it, with our weather, we're never gonna be able to wear this without a billion layers on! I recently saw this top in one of Lily Melrose's haul videos, and I thought it was a wow-piece. I'm a little obsessed with monochrome at the moment, so when I saw this I just had to have it..however, my local Penneys disappointed me and didn't have it in stock! Love the polka-dots, but I'd probably purchase this a couple of sizes larger, so I could work an over-sized look.

There is so much more gorgeous pieces online, so take a look here :)

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Summer trends: Sport luxe

River Island €40

So I decided over the next few days, I will post my favourite Summer trends and maybe give you guys some inspiration on how to wear them. To start off, I'm gonna jump in head first with my current, favourite trend - Sport-luxe. This trend isn't necessarily just suited to summer, personally I wear this all year round, and I think it suits just about every season. What I love about this trend is that it's so comfortable and adaptable to the changing seasons, or in terms of Ireland/UK the changing hours! Whether you want to rock a crop-top and leggings in Spring, or through on a varsity jacket, accompanied by disco pants and a beanie for Winter, this trend is most definitely a winner!

River Island €17

I believe nothing is more stylish, than a person who feels good in their own clothes. If you're not happy with your outfit, that's going to shine through your whole ensemble, remember confidence is key when it comes to fashion. So if you don't feel at your best in a tight body-con and skyscraper heels, ditch them for something you feel good in. (By the way, I do not condone wearing PJs in public, you may feel good in them, but let's just keep them in the bed, where they belong!) Sport-luxe is a real relaxed trend, consisting of baggy jumpers, hightops and over-sized tees, and when worn correctly, can look uber-chic.

River Island €24 

The trend first kicked off in SS12, with inspiration from the Olympics and the need for a fuss-free, chilled-out trend Sport-luxe was everywhere from the catwalk to the high street. During this time, Marc Jacobs released a collection of luxury sweatshirts that quickly became the season's must-have item, while other designers concentrated on incorporating lyrca, neon and two-tones into their designs.

And let's not forget the staple, marmite item of the trend, the high-top, wedges. You either love them or hate them,( or in case of many, many young girls, you can either walk in them or can't walk in them) but the high-top wedges are the key piece to this trend. Personally, I think everyone should give them a go, (sspecially if you're 5ft 2 and could use the boost!) they're so easy to incorporate in any outfit and you'll quickly be saying a farewell to your battered converse.

This look is easy to glam up and give that extra ounce of sophistication if desired, simply add a pair of thin-strapped sandals and over-sized leather bag for an ultra-chic look.

Here's a few items I've plucked off the web to give you some ideas. :)

Ragged Priest €18

Topshop €26

River Island €25

BooHoo €38

River Island €20

Zara €49.95

Don't forget to experiment and have some fun with this style! Post some of your ideas below :)

                                                                               -Orlaith :) xoxo
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