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Fashion Evolution - Ethical Fashion Week

It's Back - The wonderfully organised Ethical Fashion Week, entitled "Fashion Evolution" returns from  May 4th – May 8th. Fashion Evolution aims to re-vitalise the spirit of the Irish fashion industry, with a schedule of exciting events catering for consumers, producers, retailers and supporters of fashion alike.

The Mariniere top and the seaside trend viewed by French born contributing stylist Caroline Hegarty


Chanel made it popular, Jean-Paul Gaultier made it global, and Brigitte Bardot made it an icon, the Breton top - or Marinière in French - never went out of fashion. It has always adapted to our wardrobe.

This is a timeless piece a lot of French girls like me (and boys too) kept in their wardrobe, maybe as a reminder of a long gone childhood: the Breton or Marinière shirt. Against every trend, the navy and white striped top has resisted fashion diktats.


Who wears the Marinière top the best?

How to choose the trousers that will suit your body shape

High waist or low waist? Skinny leg or wide leg? Who hasn’t been there, a shopping afternoon turning to a depressing day after trying on trousers that didn’t fit us?

Of course there are many factors to be considered when looking for the perfect pair of trousers (such as overall proportions and body line, legs length, etc…) but here are a few guidelines to help you choose the right trousers cut for your body shape.

Prioritize luxurious materials

Lara Casey - Katie Price's Exclusive Stylist For 2010


Dublin Boutique owner Lara Casey has dressed many Irish celebrities from Miriam O Callaghan, Rosanna Davison and Michelle Heaton and now she has been chosen as Katie Price’s exclusive stylist for 2010. Lara joined Katie at the legally blonde premier on London recently to celebrate the start of this new relationship. Watch out for Katies head turning outfits in 2010

 
About Lara Boutique

Lara Casey has worked in the fashion industry for 15 years. Her love for fashion goes as far back as she can remember. This inspired and motivated Lara to source an unforgettable collection for her boutique Lara. 

Attention Trend Spotters – Transfer Tattoos the latest beauty must have!


Chanel sent its models down the Spring/Summer 2010 Catwalk covered in transfer tattoos, closely followed by Rodarte and Jean Paul Gaultier confirming that body art is set to become the hottest new beauty craze of the season. Models sported chain and pearl designs around wrists, necklines, thighs often in lieu of jewellery for an effect that was both delicate and whimsical while creating a sophisticated edge.

It is nothing new for a celebrity to be seen with a new tattoo in fact it is almost de rigueur if you want to make the A-List. Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie to name just a few are already tattoo enthusiasts but this new, more temporary take on the trend allows us all to join in. Now we can adorn our skin with intricate designs without the pain, and in the knowledge that it can be replaced with an equally attractive piece within a few days.

Jewellery Shop Online Chic Valentine Offer


“VALENTINE OFFER”

15% OFF Gorgeous Costume and Designer jewellery!

 

 

Shoeisms


‘SHOEISMS’ - Veronica Canning new book is the working woman’s guide to taking control and be the sassy, successful woman you know you can be.
 
A make-over for the mind, SHOEISMS encourages women to be powerful, successful, sassy and deadly, like a pair of stiletto heels.  SHOEISMS is a book for women who strive to be better, the best they can be with practical steps to help them get there.
 
Written by a seasoned businesswoman, wife, mother and friend, Veronica gives advice that is totally practical and can be acted on instantly.

Chica 'Action Breast Cancer' Clutch Bag


We heart Chica Boutique and are delighted to announce that one of Chiconomics favourite boutiques has coupled their love of fashion with a project to help increase awareness for a very worthy cause.

The limited edition ABC (Action Breast Cancer) Breast Cancer Clutch Bag designed by Chica Boutique is on sale for €49.99 from Chica Boutique, Westbury Mall and www.chicaboutiqueonline.com

Galway's Fashion Innovation Awards


Galway-based production company ‘Golden Egg Productions’ has decided to honour the work of new and innovative Irish fashion designers with the first ‘Fashion Innovation Awards’ which will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway on March 18th next. 

The contest is open to fashion designers, and fashion students from fashion colleges, throughout Ireland both North and South.

Forget Trinny & Susannah – Style Fish is all you need to become your very own Fashionista!

Sick of making bad decisions when shopping?

  • Not sure what styles & colours are right for you & what is wrong?
  • Love to be able to slap on our make-up with confidence?
  • Throw up our hair without it costing a thought?
  • And stop those expensive mistakes once and for all!!
 
Make 2010 the Year you think smarter & be inspired when it comes to your style, feel a huge increase in your confidence & do something that is all about you!

 
Style Fish Courses starting in Dublin, Portlaoise, Kilkenny & Cork in the next two weeks.