Friday, 17 July 2015

A Very Fantastical Photoshoot

I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently as I've had a lot going on work wise and have been travelling up to Dublin quite a bit but I've finally managed to take a day to work from home so I've been catching up on paperwork and doing some much needed blog posts.  I really wanted to share these images from a shoot I styled a little while back with an amazing team of fellow creatives.  Along with designer Samantha Kennedy and photographer Simon Curran we came up with the concept of a character who transformed from being something quite simple to being almost like a woodland queen or warrior.

We started off with styling, hair and make-up being quite pared back and with each image built up the layers of the character.  As always I had great fun shooting with this awesome team and I hope you enjoy our work.

































































































































































































































































































































































































Photoshoot Team:

Photography: Simon Curran

Creative Director: Samantha Kennedy

Styling: Natasha Crowley

Hair: Andrew Cronin

MUA: Andrea Murphy

Models: Eshana Krautz and Damian Edmondson

Assistants: Gary McShane, Tasha Edmondson and Edelle Notte

Clothing and headpieces from: Molly Loves BowieAlice HallidayHazel Comyn Miss Daisy Blue and Potty But Posh

































Thursday, 2 July 2015

Beloved Boutique @ Focus Ireland

As some of you may know I'm a major fan of charity shop thrifting so I was super excited when I heard that Focus Ireland was opening a Beloved boutique in Douglas.  Beloved is a charity shop but choc full of premium brands and the best thrift you can find focusing mainly on ladieswear with a little bit of homeware and kids clothes thrown in there for good measure.  We're so lucky to have a Beloved here in Cork as there is only one other Beloved @ Focus Ireland store and that's in Malahide in Dublin.

I was asked by the good folks at Focus Ireland if I would be interested in getting involved in their grand opening which involved styling the Press Call and styling a mini fashion show with their ambassador in Cork, Miss Cork Gillian Forde and with the team at Pulse Models using only clothes available in-store.  This sounded like a challenge so of course I jumped at the opportunity.  I have to say a major thanks to blogger Marie Barry Murphy from The Beaut Mum who helped me backstage on the night, to Brenda Dennehy from 96FM who was an amazing host and to all the crew at Pulse and Focus Ireland who organised a great event.  Here's a couple of photos from the event all taken by Michael O'Sullivan and it think the outfits totally go to show that you don't have to spend a fortune to look good.

So pop in for a spot of guilt free retail therapy and why not drop in a few bits and pieces yourself to make some room in your wardrobe!

Enjoy!!

 Hanging backstage with David from Pulse


























Yours Truly!






















































































Cork Independent | So Last Season

Here's this weeks column from The Cork Independent in which I discuss how to look in some way stylish on your summer holliers which believe me is something I find very hard to do.  There's just something about sun cream that turns me into a sand magnet!!



Enjoy!!



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Bag from Accessorize.

Cork Independent | So Last Season

Here's a link to last week's column in The Cork Independent in case you missed it.  Just a little guide to the tricky matter of smart casual dressing.




Cork Independent | So Last Season


Saturday, 20 June 2015

The Liebster Awards-Nomination

In the words of Britney Spears I'd like to thank my mom, my manager and God for this award....
Ok so Britney might not have said those exact words when accepting a Grammy but I'm pretty darn chuffed that fellow blogger Sophia from The Petite Belle has nominated me for a Liebster Award. Here's a link to her awesome blog, The Petite Belle I strongly recommend checking it out with a hot cuppa and a few choccy biscuits.  So what is a Liebster Award?! It's a cool online award where bloggers get to nominate fellow bloggers and is a great way to discover new blogs that you might not have heard of before.  

The rules for the Liebster Awards are as follows. When you receive an award:
1. Post the award on your blog.
2. Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog.
3. Answer the 11questions that the nominator has asked
4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award
5. Provide your 11 nominees with a list of questions you would like to know about them

The Petite Belle’s Questions Pour Moi:
1. When did you start your blog?
I've been blogging kind of on and off for the last two years but I've really made more of an effort the last year when Cathy from Turqouise Flamingo worked on my logo and set up my newly revamped blog for me.  
2. What is your favourite topic to blog about?
For me it's all about the schtyle!! I also like to share photoshoots and events that I've styled on the blog.  
3. What is your LEAST favourite thing about blogging?
 I definitely think finding the time to blog is my least favourite thing about blogging.  I love blogging but work and life more often than not mean that putting up a blog post takes a back seat.  I'm definitely going to be more organised now and schedule in proper time to do my blog posts.  
4. If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would you bring and why?
My girl gang for the lols (sorry Rob!), an endless supply of Margaritas and my phone for the #desertisland selfies.
5. If you had your last €10 to spend, knowing you would never have any more money again, what would you buy?
I'd go have brunch in Orso or Liberty Grill.  
6. What make-up product could you not live without?
I'm pretty boring when it comes to make-up but I think a red lip instantly adds something to even the most basic of outfits.  My fav is from Topshop and they also do a great cream blush.  
7. What is your biggest regret?
Ok this is beyond random but I still think about it to this day!  When I was in 6th class we were preparing songs to sing at the confirmation etc and the teacher asked me to sing in the group for the best singers who would sing harmonies etc. I wanted to be all cool so I said no.  I always think I should have just said yes as ironically I can't sing at all now so who knows I might have kept up singing and still be able to hold a note. Lol! It was a lesson learned though as I always push myself to do things that scare and challenge me.
8. What is your favourite high street store?
That's like asking me to pick a favourite child, we all know parents have one but their name must never dare be said out loud!
9. Which blogger do you find the most inspiring?
The eleven bloggers I've nominated are pretty darn inspiring. 
10.  What is your favourite food?
I'm a complete savoury addict, I love chips and crisps.  
11. What quotes or mantras do you live by?
It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice!!  I also totally believe in karma.  
My Nominations
This was super hard to pick just 11 but thems is the rules I'm afraid.  And the award goes to.....

  1. Turquoise Flamingo
  2. A Stitch in Style
  3. 4ngstyle
  4. The Petite Belle
  5. Glamity Jane
  6. The Beaut Mum
  7. Orla's Oasis
  8. Diary of a Style Hunter
  9. Blog Yo Togs
  10. Make Me Up Ireland
  11. Shell La Belle
Fashion Stylists Questions
1. What made you start a blog?
2. How did you come up with your blog name?
3. What's your can't live without item of clothing?
4. What outfit makes you look in the mirror and think "girl, you are looking damn good today"?
5. What are your top blogging tips?
6. Do you have a pet?
7. What do you like to do outside of blogging?
8. What's your turn up the radio song?
9. What's the last book you read?
10. What's your proudest achievement?
11. What's your most cringe moment?

Well there you have it ladies.  Now it's your turn so follow all the rules at the start of the blog post and make sure you let your nominees know that you nominated them.  And go!





Thursday, 18 June 2015

Cork Independent | So Last Season

Here's a link to this week's column in The Cork Independent where I chat about what the menfolk should wear to a wedding.

Cork Independent | So Last Season