A Capsule Wardrobe is a set of cohesive items of clothing, footwear and accessories, ranging from 6 to 24 pieces. The concept was invented by London-based shop owner Susie Faux in the 70’s and is gaining popularity in today’s increasingly busy, recession-conscious society. The capsule includes classic, versatile and durable style basics (e.g. black pencil
Bringing you a selection of quirky charms and charm accessories for all budgets… Monsoon Cameo & Charm Kilt Pin, £9 www.monsoon.co.uk Mixed Vintage Gold Charms Bracelet, £12 www.debenhams.com Sterling Silver C Charm Initial Necklace, $20 www.jcpenney.com Multi Charm Bracelet, £16.50 www.topshop.com Magic 8 Ball Charm, $48 www.juicycouture.com Juicy Couture Box of Cupcakes Charm One Size,
A compliment is a funny old thing. A genuine, positive observation can break the ice, create rapport, promote likeability and give confidence. Shyness, insecurity and even cultural norms often dictate how a compliment is given and received. It’s said the more content we feel in ourselves, the more likely we are to sincerely compliment others.
According to www.frisky.com, the average woman wears heels from the age of 12 to 63. That’s a lot of suffering! There has never been such a variety of heel shapes and sizes available and, undoubtedly, the block heel flies the flag for both comfort and style. Check out a selection of this 70’s-inspired footwear in
Like women, men are faced with the daily and often arduous task of selecting well-fitting, flattering and appropriate items of clothing, footwear and accessories from their wardrobes. Challenges include our physical attributes, our lives and our environment. Many men possess great style and not all men hate shopping. Style is, however, generally less about men,
One colour that represents summer particularly well is turquoise. As a gemstone, turquoise naturally takes the form of many shades from the bright blue of azure to sea green. Historically, the stone has religious links and has been seen for centuries as a protective, luck-bringing accessory. Turquoise is a colour which suits most skintones, flattering
It’s hard to overcome centuries of mindset and many women still struggle with the concept of wearing their ‘Sunday Best’ frequently. How much wear do you get out of your favourite clothes? Do you wait for that elusive special occasion, for it to never come? It’s ironic that sometimes we love things so much we
I noticed a hive of wasps outside my door yesterday – quite an unusual sight over what has been a disappointing summer so far. With nature so in tune with the weather (and a heatwave forecast by Met Eireann for the coming week), I thought it would be a nice time to put some bug-related
I heard a story recently about a lady who had a very interesting bra-related episode. She visited the London branch of the Rigby and Peller underwear store to purchase some underwear, a happy and oblivious 36D. It seems that the ‘personal fitters’ of the royal-serving British store are so expert they can measure you by
Yellow with its summery connotations is a colour many of us feel naturally drawn to once the finer weather kicks in. It’s a vibrant, mood-enhancing shade which we associate readily with some of the best that nature has to offer like sunshine and flowers. Our Irish summers don’t see us getting very much wear out