With heat waves predicted to become a more common feature of the Irish climate, creating an effective summer wardrobe is more important than ever. As much as we look forward to hot weather, many of us break out in a sweat just thinking about what to wear. With limited sunshine in recent years we haven’t had
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According to Wikipedia, a trench coat is a ‘raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton drill or poplin, wool gabardine, or leather.’ It was created for soldiers in World War I and was quickly translated into everyday fashion by Burberry, where it has since remained a reliable classic. We tend associate the item with mystic and
Dressing for finer weather is often a challenge for women, and many of us feel we lose our Signature Style during the summer months. For a full style consultation (including personal colour, body shape, individual style and lifestyle analysis) email Breda now to make an appointment. Visit our Style page for more information. Colourblock
I just love green! It’s a real feel-good colour with great symbolism, featuring in many everyday expressions and references. Green promotes fertility and growth (green fingers; the green, green grass of home) and the environment (being green). On the negative side, it’s associated with jealousy (green with envy; the green-eyed monster), sickness (green around the
Today is the 29th of February, commonly known as Leap Year. All sorts of customs and superstition surround this day, most notably a woman’s right to propose marriage. Many theories abound as to the instigators of this tradition with certain elements of folklore pointing towards our very own St Patrick and St Bridgid! No better time
Fall in love with these festive Valentine’s Day-themed pieces… Martine Wester Valentine Envelope Bracelet, £21 www.houseoffraser.co.uk Dress Corasao with printed heart, £35 www.mango.com Lola Rose Leopard Heart Print Wool Scarf in Blue/Cream, £55 www.johnlewis.com Navy heart print dress, £45 www.dorothyperkins.com Vivienne Westwood Heart Vest, $80 www.viviennewestwood.co.uk Marc by Marc Jacobs Smoked Topaz Pavé Heart Ring, $151 www.my-wardrobe.com
It might just be the stretch in the evenings but I find myself being drawn to more colourful clothes these days. The darker, more Christmassy stock tends to lose its appeal once the January blues kick in. It seems we gain about two minutes of brightness a day in Ireland after Winter Solstice, so we’re
Wardrobe Decluttering offers many benefits both practically and holistically. Here are just a few… Creates a more streamlined, relevant wardrobe Helps identify negative shopping patterns Frees up and maximises precious storage space Increases appreciation for what you have Creates a neat and tidy system with more visibility and accessibility Decreases dependency on material goods Improves
Many of us are suffering from some form of restlessness having spent the holidays couped up by the fire, indulging our every whim. You can indeed have too much of a good thing. Put on a warm jacket and get out for a brisk walk! Walking has so many benefits. It’s free, it’s gentle on
I’ve been contemplating the whole ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ concept recently. It’s an interesting observation, one originally coined by British writer Charles Caleb Colton around the turn of the 19th Century. When someone goes to the trouble of mimicking your style do you take it as a compliment, intended or otherwise? Does