// ARM CANDY \\

Even though the fashion world is already wishing our summer away & already looking ahead to the Autumn/Winter collections, I am adamant in staying firmly in the here & now amongst the warmth of this summers biggest trend - PoP Colours. There are lots of delicious 'arm candy' treats for us out there at the moment with plenty of fun, bright pop & candy coloured bags/ satchels & clutches to choose from. They range from all sides of the Pantone spectrum & everywhere in between. From playful bubblegum pink & burnt sunset orange to the striking cobalt blue & mint coloured green. Whatever the colour bright and bold styles will 100% help infuse a little whimsy into your wardrobe this summer & as I mentioned in my 'I Hate Trends' post don’t be afraid to pair them with other spring colors, prints and patterns to create countless fun and flirty fashion possibilities this season.

Embrace the quirky trend & get you noticed for all the right reasons!!! ;)

(Images courtesy of the Amazing Uberlin.co.uk & Stockholm.Streetstyle.com)

// SPRINGS HOTTEST ACCESSORY \\

FUN FASHION FOR SPRING : PRADA's COLOURFUL FUR STOLE

Ok so this is obviously a passing fad that resembles a raccoons tail dipped in some brightly coloured paint but never-the-less it is a staple piece of many of the very fashionable peop's wardrobes and was the accessory of choice during last months fashion weeks with the likes of Marc Jacobs, Pop editor-at-large Shala Monroque & fashion risk-taker Anna dello Russo all donning one (or two).

Even if us normal folk won't be wearing one anytime soon, you have to admit it is fun to look at from the safety of our own laptops ;)

Prada Spring/Summer 2011

// SPRING SUMMER TWENTY ELEVEN \\

Coast Press Preview S/S 2011

Ok well first & foremost I apologise in advance for this Xxxtra long post but at the S/S 11 Coast preview today there were just so many amazing pieces that Coast have in store for us this coming season that I simply found it too hard to dwindle down my images to a sizeable amount! :)

Now I have to admit I wouldn't have been a regular shopper in Coast before (probably due to the fact that I didn't have many formal evening soirées or weddings to don such elegantly feminine dresses to... Que the violins, hehe), but after attending the press preview today and as I do happen to have a wedding coming up, I saw a lot of dresses that are now serious contenders.

Coasts' vision for their spring summer collection was of playful femininity with a sleek, grown-up edge & the palette, a juxtaposition of beautiful soft ivory, taupe & luscious greens, punctuated with pops of lemon, emerald blue & raspberry.

The cuts, pleats & billowing, draped silk dresses flowed and fell effortlessly. They had styles to suit every body shape and taking inspiration from Mad Men, 70's  glamour to the ocean life there were also pieces to appeal to every taste.

Some of the pieces are in-stores now but they will mainly be filtering through to the stores between now & April. Coast are also celebrating 15 years of in-house design and this season marks the launch of the Coast shoe collection consisting of 15 footwear styles.... they are definitely worth popping in for a peep!!!

Coast are also introducing their first ever 'Bridal Collection' which will only be available exclusively in their Dundrum store. The dresses feature many of the seasons fashion trends such as romantic lace, pleats & tulle all translated into timeless styles.

They were all simply stunning....

 

The Invite

The Showroom

S/S 11 Colour Palette

The Dresses

Shoes & Accessories

The Finer Details

The Bridal Collection

(All images taken by & credited to Róisín Moloney of RoCkInFaShIoN)  

// THE COLOUR-POP SOCK \\

Definition:

sock |säk|noun a garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.• a removable inner sole placed inside a shoe or boot for added warmth or to improve the fit.

Whilst having my weekly browse through the elite street style blogs 'The Sartorialist' & 'Stockholm Street Style', I noticed a little reoccurring trend that I wanted to share with you, which is the delightfully bright burst of colour via le sock. In this cold weather it is definitely one necessary item of clothing. The trend has been around since the summer where the trousers/jeans are a little above the ankle, teamed with the brogue sans le sock but now with the transition into the cold winter months all you have to do is add warm cotton socks with a pop of bright colours &/or patterns, perfect for winter style.

The fashion conscious all over are jazzing their outfits up a bit by going this one step further & picking a colour other than black or navy for a change & I like it!!!

 (All images courtesy of The Sartorialist & Stockholm Street Style)