// I AM LOVING..... \\

The Silk Blouse

á la Alexa Chung

The silk or satin blouse is smart, chic, fun and stylish.. all rolled into one!

It is on Trend but Timeless xoxo

// ZARA LOOKBOOK OCTOBER 2010 \\

It's all about luxurious sophistication for the Zara woman this season.

Images courtesy of Zara.com

// THE VELVET REVIVAL \\

Welcome back.... The Luxe Fabric that is Velvet xoxo

Why you will love this trend

I know I know, velvet has made a mini comeback for a while now already & the 90's grunge revival looks to be fading into the background of the fashion radar. But for those of you whom bought into the trend last season... fear not! There are so many different ways of wearing velvet & from the runway to the streets it looks like the velvet trend is here to stay for yet another season at least. But rather than pigeon holing the luxuriously soft fabric into a one look '90's grunge revival' wonder here are a few more looks to re-inspire your velvet apparel. 

Velvet can be worn in so many different ways. 

You can go for an ethnic inspired exotic take like model Amanda Norgaard, above, or the  'Grunge' look á la Freja  Erichsen when she was spotted backstage wearing her staple tight leather trousers replacing her customary leather jacket for a fan velvet jacket instead sparking  the 90's grunge revival part deux. 

But my favourite look I have to say is the elegant, classic take on the material, á la Rocas Fall 2010 , as seen in the image below.

Whichever your preference, velvet is sticking around for a little while longer so choose your favourite look & embrace it ;)   

Róisín Moloney xoxo

**CLASSIC LOOK**

**GRUNGE LOOK**

Images courtesy of Stolkholm Street Style, Style.com, Deeelightful

// ZARA AUTUMN/WINTER 2010/11 \\

LOOKBOOK PREVIEW

OBSESSED with Zara's Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 collection.

The collection consists of an abundance of on trend apparel to keep us nice & stylishly cosy this winter including this seasons most apparent & talked about trend shearling boots n jackets no less as well as thick wooly hats, leather shorts, ridiculously cute floral print dresses with my fave doily-esque collars, brogues & so much more!

So I was obviously very excited to hear & wanted to share with you the news that Zara's flagship store on South King Street in Dublin's city centre is indulging us this weekend, by hosting a 3-day fashion affair so we can all have the pleasure of viewing this seasons A/W 2010/11 collection up close & personal.... and you will be happy to hear it all kicks off today. 

For further info on what's on & when you check out all the details below, make sure you don't miss it!!!

- Thursday 9th: Personal styling day

- Friday 10th: Men's day, offering you men out there lots of expert advice for all your fashion queries for this upcoming season

- Saturday 11th: Zara's flagship store will be hosting fashion shows throughout the day showcasing all of Zara's key looks for this season

// ASOS A/W 2010/11 PRESS DAY \\

When I worked in London I was lucky enough to attend many a press day. I used to love the feeling when first entering the show rooms, full of dummies gloriously clad in the labels exclusive apparel - it gives you a real sense of excitement knowing that you are one of the first lucky few to view the designs up close and personal and also to see the clothes in greater detail than than you would when you see them in a lookbook or on the runway. 

One press day that I had always wanted to go see but never got the chance to was ASOS so I got very excited when I came across this blog with the images of the New In or Coming Soons from the ASOS press day. You're probably thinking that these images were taken just a few days ago but in fact Shini of Park & Cube actually attended this press day a whopping 4 months & 9 days ago. Shini was tortured with an embargo on publishing her pics etcera until this victorious day where she could finally publish & bless the public with these wonderful pics.
So make yourself comfortable, sit back & enjoy the

Awesomeness that is ASOS xoxo

All images courtesy of Park & Cube

// Autumn/Winter Trend 2010 \\

Leopard Print

I have never been a fan of leopard print.... ever! 

I just never felt the 'connection' with it I suppose you could say. Now on the other hand my sister was the polar opposite, as she had everything from dresses to shoes to bags in the print. Maybe she had an ulterior motive where she knew I would be less likely to thieve her clothes if a majority of them were in leopard print!!! :)  

But...... it's official....we're seeing spots all over the runways & this time it has really caught my attention.

I don't know if it is because of how elegantly it is styled in editorial shoots or the charisma that the Balmain & co. runway models has brought or the cool factor that so many people papped in street style blogs brings but either way, I am now officially in love with it, especially the long faux fur coat (which you will se plenty of examples in a selection of street style pics below), it gives you that cool grubby-glam look for day or evening.

So get out your animal instincts this fall and opt for leopard, well, everything. Even better, forget the wait and start now with lighter hues like grays and pastels. I am already sporting a long LP cardigan which I'm sure you will get to see in an upcoming style post soon.

So I say embrace the trend but remember one very imprtant tip.... don't go for the fashion over-kill of head to toe leopard print á la Bet Lynch from Coronation Street. Just stick to one (if you are bold/brave enough two) statement pieces & keep the hair and make-up simple and to a minimal.
Either way, you'll spot this obsession in the form of body-con dresses, long coats, layered tops and the occassional handbag or clutch - and I can't wait.

Catwalk

My Top Pick

The Long Coat

Accessories

Editorials 

Best Of: Leopard Print Street Style

Olivia Palermo works  the leopard print look to perfection

Images courtesy of The Sartorialist, The Skinny, Jak & Jil, FashionToast

// Autumn/Winter Trend 2010 \\

The Aviator

No longer reserved for pilots, the aviator jacket is on this season's most wanted list.

The aviator jacket in leather and shearling is such a perfectly classic piece.

Since the alluring vision of chunky leather shearling boots & aviator jackets gracing the catwalk of Burberry Prorsum in February (you can see my selection of favourite pieces below for your viewing pleasure), the aviator shearling & leather trend has most definitely become a trans-seasonal wardrobe essential - perfect for glamming down floaty romantic & floral dresses that are so in this season & at the same time will keep you nice & fashionably cosy.

Catwalk

My Top 5 High Street Choices

The Aviator trend is thankfully filtering through into the high street stores just in time for our autumn/winter wardrobe shopping.

1. River Island

2. Warehouse

3. Warehouse

4. Next

5. ASOS

Aviator Street Style

Melanie Huynh in Stevie Dance's Balenciaga Leather & Shearling Aviator Jacket