Here's a video of Phoebe from Made in Chelsea, talking about her style. She is absolutely gas, love her! Enjoy.
-Orlaith :) xoxo
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Thursday, 13 June 2013
FASHTAG
Came across this channel while I was getting lost in YouTube. Fashtag is a new fashion, style and entertainment channel which comes from Carnaby in London. Make sure to check out the channel and the Tumblr page.
Here's a video of Phoebe from Made in Chelsea, talking about her style. She is absolutely gas, love her! Enjoy.
-Orlaith :) xoxo
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Here's a video of Phoebe from Made in Chelsea, talking about her style. She is absolutely gas, love her! Enjoy.
-Orlaith :) xoxo
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Style Inspirations
My favourite style icons change as frequently as my bed-sheets, but lately I've been become somewhat attached to the following group of people. Ranging from A-list Celeb to your average, humble blogger, here is my current selection of my style inspirations.
Not only is this little lady a fashion assistant in Condé Nast Publication and writing a blog for Tatler, she is also one of the newest (and most stylish) characters on the Bafta-winning TV show, Made in Chelsea. Unlike her wealthy counter-parts on the show, Phoebe oozes a laid-back persona, rocking a sport-chic look but also not afraid to go full out glam at Mark-Francis' incredible soirees. Her mix of high-street and high fashion pieces collaborates perfectly together, making her a leader in the fashion stakes. If you've got an hour (or five) to kill, check out her tumblr page. Her photography is amazing, not to mention there are a few shneaky pics of the MIC cast on hols! Believe me, she will become an instant girl crush.
Possibly my favourite celebrity in the world. Ever. I may be a little bit in love with this girl.....not trying to sound creepy or anything. Cara has literally taken the world by storm in the past year, and has the rulers of the fashion world include Karl Lagerfield and Anna Wintour in the palm of her hands. (If you don't know who they are, I suggest you look them up, they're kinda a big deal.) Normally, I detest the supermodel style, with the exception of Kate Moss..because it's Kate Moss, I just think it gives off a really negative image of a certain kind of people and young teenagers go to extreme measures to aspire to be these sort of people. However, Cara throws a complete spanner in the works when it comes to the standard 'model image.' We usually see her giving interviews, while chowing down on a hearty burger and chips, and is rarely pictured without a can of coke in her hand...and yes..that's FULL FAT coke we're talking about. She's an absolute rockstar in her own nature, and her besties which include Rihanna and Rita Ora are right there with her. Cara's style epitomises what we should look for in ourselves, comfortable and sexy. Although, if we all looked like her, it wouldn't be hard! What I really love about Ms Delevingne is that she can go from walking into a fashion shoot with a pair of grubby Converse and a Ragged Priest beanie and be transformed into a total supermodel.
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Another character from MIC, (I'm a little obsessed, I know), Louise Thompson has climbed the style ladder incredibly in recent years. The pint-sized fashionista (She's 5ft if anyone is interested) founded Pocket London, a range of denim jeans with a high-end touch. Louise's style has a cute/trendy feel to it, but isn't afraid to sex up her look when it comes down to it. Having done her fair share of modelling and collaborated with different designers and retailers, such as Goddiva, to produce her own fashion ranges, Louise is quickly becoming a household name on the UK fashion scene. Her style is much more 'put-together' as opposed to her on-screen colleague, Phoebe and prefers a more high-end, Chelsea look. However, with a bit of elbow-grease and scouring fashion rails, Louise's look is relatively easy to pull-off. All you need is a few staple pieces; a great pair of jeans, a simple cream shirt, blazer, loafer-pumps and an over-sized bag to finish off the look.
Phoebe Lettice-Thompson
Not only is this little lady a fashion assistant in Condé Nast Publication and writing a blog for Tatler, she is also one of the newest (and most stylish) characters on the Bafta-winning TV show, Made in Chelsea. Unlike her wealthy counter-parts on the show, Phoebe oozes a laid-back persona, rocking a sport-chic look but also not afraid to go full out glam at Mark-Francis' incredible soirees. Her mix of high-street and high fashion pieces collaborates perfectly together, making her a leader in the fashion stakes. If you've got an hour (or five) to kill, check out her tumblr page. Her photography is amazing, not to mention there are a few shneaky pics of the MIC cast on hols! Believe me, she will become an instant girl crush.Lily Melrose (LLYMLRS)
An idol to many in the blogosphere, Lily Melrose, or llymlrs as she is known to her followers, has been on our radar since 2009. One of the first bloggers, I began to follow on the internet, Lily has always been an idol of mine. Her style can vary from over-sized tees and leggings to fully-fledged faux fur and killer heels. Frequently blogging her OOTDs, Lily never fails to be bang on trend, while giving us fun ideas to play around with. The launch of her YouTube channel confirmed her as one of my favourite style icons, not only because of her fun and quirky outfits, but also because she comes across as such a down to earth girl, thumbs up Lily!
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie is probably the one celebrity I consistently admire in the fashion world. I suppose, I generally don't really like A-list fashion, as it is either uber-expensive and unrealistic or just not in touch with my own personal taste. However, ever since The Simple Life, (yes, yes I know it was absolutely ridiculous but hey, we all have our guilty pleasures! ) I have loved Richie's style. Seeing her grow from young socialite, to an accomplished fashion designer and mother, her style has grown with her and has only got better and better. For me, Richie inspired a lot of the Boho trend, (mixed in with the Olsen twins of course) and the comeback of over-sized sunglasses. Richie's blog on her website is definitely something to look out for, she centres it around fashion mixed in with family life and events.
Cara Delevingne
Possibly my favourite celebrity in the world. Ever. I may be a little bit in love with this girl.....not trying to sound creepy or anything. Cara has literally taken the world by storm in the past year, and has the rulers of the fashion world include Karl Lagerfield and Anna Wintour in the palm of her hands. (If you don't know who they are, I suggest you look them up, they're kinda a big deal.) Normally, I detest the supermodel style, with the exception of Kate Moss..because it's Kate Moss, I just think it gives off a really negative image of a certain kind of people and young teenagers go to extreme measures to aspire to be these sort of people. However, Cara throws a complete spanner in the works when it comes to the standard 'model image.' We usually see her giving interviews, while chowing down on a hearty burger and chips, and is rarely pictured without a can of coke in her hand...and yes..that's FULL FAT coke we're talking about. She's an absolute rockstar in her own nature, and her besties which include Rihanna and Rita Ora are right there with her. Cara's style epitomises what we should look for in ourselves, comfortable and sexy. Although, if we all looked like her, it wouldn't be hard! What I really love about Ms Delevingne is that she can go from walking into a fashion shoot with a pair of grubby Converse and a Ragged Priest beanie and be transformed into a total supermodel. Louise Thompson
Another character from MIC, (I'm a little obsessed, I know), Louise Thompson has climbed the style ladder incredibly in recent years. The pint-sized fashionista (She's 5ft if anyone is interested) founded Pocket London, a range of denim jeans with a high-end touch. Louise's style has a cute/trendy feel to it, but isn't afraid to sex up her look when it comes down to it. Having done her fair share of modelling and collaborated with different designers and retailers, such as Goddiva, to produce her own fashion ranges, Louise is quickly becoming a household name on the UK fashion scene. Her style is much more 'put-together' as opposed to her on-screen colleague, Phoebe and prefers a more high-end, Chelsea look. However, with a bit of elbow-grease and scouring fashion rails, Louise's look is relatively easy to pull-off. All you need is a few staple pieces; a great pair of jeans, a simple cream shirt, blazer, loafer-pumps and an over-sized bag to finish off the look.
Who are your favourite style icons?
-Orlaith :) xoxo
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Back to brunette
So after nearly a year and a half of rocking the ombré trend, I decided to finally kick it to the curb and go back to my roots (See what I did there? ;) )
I've had ombré in my hair since February 2012,at the time it was just kicking off in the fashion world with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel and Ashley Simpson dawning the look. The hairstyle was accompanied by a relaxed attitude and a very low maintenance style, which allowed this look to become so popular.
After a few short months, the style rocketed into the fashion world taking storm over tumblr and giving so-called hipsters a new medium to experiment with. People began to add different colours to the ends of their hair, in turn tye-dye also began to creep back into our lives. After the release of the ombré home colour kit, the hairstyle was nearly on every Tom, Dick and Harry in the country! It wasn't long until some quirky designers decided to put the trend on the catwalk, however this time it wasn't through their hair, it was through their clothes. The ombré craze was everywhere during A/W 12, and also filtered through to Spring/Summer 2013, however I think it's now time to let the trend bow out with grace and for the sake of all our sanity, leave it in the past.
After seeing a few questionable celebrities' ombré dos, ahem Caroline Flack..ahem, I decided to give it the boot and go back to my original brunette-self. While most people would rather give their left arm than go dark during Summer, I went against status-quo (so hipstaaa) and went for a mocha-brown colour. Needless to say, I think I made the right decision. Not only is my hair in much better condition, it's also easier to manage and the colour works with my complexion perfectly.
If you're thinking about saying goodbye to your ombré locks, I say go for it!
Before and after pics :)
-Orlaith :) xoxo
I've had ombré in my hair since February 2012,at the time it was just kicking off in the fashion world with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel and Ashley Simpson dawning the look. The hairstyle was accompanied by a relaxed attitude and a very low maintenance style, which allowed this look to become so popular.
After a few short months, the style rocketed into the fashion world taking storm over tumblr and giving so-called hipsters a new medium to experiment with. People began to add different colours to the ends of their hair, in turn tye-dye also began to creep back into our lives. After the release of the ombré home colour kit, the hairstyle was nearly on every Tom, Dick and Harry in the country! It wasn't long until some quirky designers decided to put the trend on the catwalk, however this time it wasn't through their hair, it was through their clothes. The ombré craze was everywhere during A/W 12, and also filtered through to Spring/Summer 2013, however I think it's now time to let the trend bow out with grace and for the sake of all our sanity, leave it in the past.
After seeing a few questionable celebrities' ombré dos, ahem Caroline Flack..ahem, I decided to give it the boot and go back to my original brunette-self. While most people would rather give their left arm than go dark during Summer, I went against status-quo (so hipstaaa) and went for a mocha-brown colour. Needless to say, I think I made the right decision. Not only is my hair in much better condition, it's also easier to manage and the colour works with my complexion perfectly.
If you're thinking about saying goodbye to your ombré locks, I say go for it!
Before and after pics :)
-Orlaith :) xoxo
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Review: Benefit Fine One One
Originally, I was a little skeptical of the product itself. As the product is packaged in a applicator that uses a wind-up, wind-down function (similar to lipsticks), I was a little nervy the product might snap in half if I applied it too hard. Previously I purchased one of E.L.F's All Over Cover sticks, and while reviews I read raved about the product, mine ended up being a total mess, leaving me with foundation all over my hands, clothes and make up station...pretty much everywhere except my actual face! Soooooooo, I was a little apprehensive that this product would be similar, but boy was I wrong.
The product is so easy to use, you simply wind the product up, just enough so you can apply it to your cheek-bone and lips with ease, and the rest is child's play. The product is quite similar to the All Over Cover stick, yet there are three colours contained. A light highlighter for tops of the cheek bone, a soft rose tone for the apples of your cheeks and a darker pink to add definition and structure to the cheek. I also used a combination of the rose pink and darker pink for a lip tint as well, which worked beautifully with rosy cheeks, giving my face a fresh look.
Not only is the product a piece of cake to use, but it is also ideal for days when you're in a rush, and just don't have the time to spend on your makeup. I found it great, especially when I was late for lectures, I gave my cheek a quick sweep of the product and I was on my way! It's also perfect for wearing on nights out as well, I found that product really stays put and doesn't budge compared to some powder blushes and bronzers.
Fine One One has now worked its way onto my list of makeup bag essentials. The only downside is that it comes only in one colour, so if you have darker skin, you might need to apply a little more of the product.
Overall I thought the product was absolutely stellar! It's a great time to invest in it as well, as it will work beautifully with tanned skin (fake/real depending on where this Irish weather takes us) as we approach the summer months. It retails at €34 and can be bought from all benefit counters and of course BTs and BT2s.
Verdict:
4/5 - Great product, easy to use, stays put. My advice is to see for yourself and invest :) Have a look at the YouTube video for more info! :)
- Orlaith :) xoxo
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Online articles :)
Hey guys, I know I've been neglecting my poor little fashion blog, but Summer is finally here and I am back with a vengeance!
During the year, I became so busy with college I pushed my poor little blogs to side, believe me the life of a journalism student requires a SERIOUS amount of reading and writing about very dull books, and so I couldn't bring myself to even bring myself to writing anymore.
So here are a few links to some of my articles that I wrote this year, I think my personal favourite was, 'Judging a girl by the length of her skirt' Please give them a read! Don't forget to leave your replies, love getting your feedback.
Thanks guys :)
-Orlaith xoxo
During the year, I became so busy with college I pushed my poor little blogs to side, believe me the life of a journalism student requires a SERIOUS amount of reading and writing about very dull books, and so I couldn't bring myself to even bring myself to writing anymore.
So here are a few links to some of my articles that I wrote this year, I think my personal favourite was, 'Judging a girl by the length of her skirt' Please give them a read! Don't forget to leave your replies, love getting your feedback.
Thanks guys :)
-Orlaith xoxo
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http://thedailyshift.com/2012/11/13/the-modern-burka/ - Very controversial!
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Review: Urban Decay Vice palette
Being regarded as one of the leading cosmetic companies in the world, Urban Decay has gone and trumped the beauty world once again with their fabulous new additions to their collection. With the worldwide success of the leading NAKED palette, followed by its equally dazzling counterpart, NAKED 2, UD have held the high stakes when it comes to eye-shadow.
However, this Winter Urban Decay went and blew their competition right out of the water with the release of NAKED basics and the Ammo palette, and of course, the Vice Palette.
I was lucky enough to receive this fantastic product for Christmas, and while it is still not available in Ireland yet, I was itching to get cracking and experimenting with the new colours. The Vice palette ranges from earthy neutrals such as nevermind, similar to what we have seen in NAKED, to crazy electric blues like chaos. The Vice palette boasts an incredible 20 different colours, all of which are unique and never seen before in any other palette. It really hits both ends of the spectrum, as simple and neutral day-time looks are very achievable with colours such as laced and echo beach. Yet, there is also the option for the more daring, creative ladies to go wild with colours like nose and unhinged. I also found that by dipping your brush into water and applying the shadows wet, not only creates a more dramatic look but also is very long lasting. The shadows are perfectly pigmented, like all UD shadows. The palette also comes with the Urban Decay blending and crease brush, the exact same as in NAKED 2. The one thing I was a little bit disappointed with the palette is that it didn't come with the Urban Decay Primer Potion or one of their fantastic 24/7 eyeliners. The brush is very practical and useful, but it did lack that extra mile.
The palette itself is sleek and compact, with the largest mirror that has ever been in a UD palette, (which earns major brownie points with me!) Surprisingly enough, it isn't near as heavy as the sturdy NAKED 2 palette, but quite the opposite. The palette is light and neat, which makes it excellent for travelling or even just throwing into your handbag. The Vice palette retails for around €45-50, which may seem a tad expensive, yet for 20 shadows, you can't really go too wrong with that. Especially considering the NAKED 2 palette retails for just about the same.
Overall I'd give the palette a solid 9 out of 10, just docking that one point for not including the UDPP, but still a quality product! :)
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Dip into Ómbre
If someone approached you, asking your opinions on fashion being inspired by a hairstyle, your immediate thoughts would jump straight to “hairy”, “uncomfortable”, and just downright weird. However, this season, every catwalk and every designer has been taking a dip into the “ombré” trend. (See what I did there?)
What’s ombré you ask? Commonly referred to as the dip-dye look, the hairstyle has been sported by Drew Barrymore, Rachel Bilson, Lauren Conrad and so on. Generally, the ends of the hair is dyed a lighter shade than the original colour, giving a balayage effect.
The hairstyle first took off two years ago, yet has been consistently in the media since then. Yet, this season, the trend was taken to an entire new level, when it was introduced to the catwalks. High-street brands, such as Topshop and River Island, hopped on the bandwagon and incorporated the look into their autumn/winter lines. Lately, we’ve been seeing ombré in every fashion magazine, every high street (Penneys, too, has caught on) and on every Tom, Dick and Harry too!
But just as we were beginning to worry about it becoming overdone, designers stepped it up a notch, bringing the trend into new places. From woolly knits and chunky cardigans, to glitzy dresses and old-style Hollywood maxis, it has even spread as far as ombré nail art.
While it does touch a teeny, tiny bit on the 60s tie-dye era, it’s more clean-cut and refined. I think the most fascinating aspect of it is that this one trend has opened a new genre of style: Modern Grunge. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the stereotypical Nirvana t-shirt wearing style. It’s a polished grunge, a clean and cool laidback, which epitomises effortless and coolness.
Who would have thought that a hair-dye malfunction could be the muse for not just a trend, but an entire style revolution?
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