Monday 28 April 2014

SS14 Trend: Fringe Benefits

SS14 Valentino
SS14 Altuzarra




SS14 Gucci
Kate Moss
SS14 Proenza Schouler


SS14 Celine
SS14 Saint Laurent



SS14 Calvin Klein

SS14 Valentino
SS14 Zadig er Voltaire

SS14 Manolo Blahnik
Kate Moss for Topshop 2014
SS14 Vivenne Westwood
SS14 Valentino
SS14 Gucci

ZARA


TOPSHOP


ZARA


ZARA



TOPSHOP



ASOS


ASOS


Forget cowboy boots and Coachella, this Spring/Summer 2014 is all about the luxe fringe. Accessories are in luxurious, deep jewel tones, expensive suedes and soft leathers. Graceful evening gowns swish and sway with touches of the eclectic decoration, while your shoes are tasselled up in an ode to The Great Gatsby.
Forever a little Rock 'n' Roll, fringe can't relinquish it's roots, playfully adding a luxe bohemian edge to leather jackets and satchel handbags.
So this summer leave your moccasin boots at home (sorry Kate!) and opt for some fringed up sandals and the must have backpack of the season. Remember it's all about a sleek and put together look, so keep your outfit tailored and keep your fringe to accents only. Leave the total look to Pocahontas and Ms Moss.



Thursday 24 April 2014

Outfit Post: Breton Stripes






 


BRETON STRIPED T-SHIRT | COS
KNITTED JACKET| ALDO MARTINS
FAUX LEATHER PANTS | PRIMARK
POINTED CHELSEA BOOTS | ZARA
BAG | MARC BY MARC JACOBS

I currently have an obsession with striped t-shirts. I recently bought two of them. They vary slightly, but if I am honest could be twins, non-identical twins obviously. I rationalise my purchases by calling them staple pieces and classics (see previous rant here). I am in love with the effortless, French, "je ne sais quoi" of a Breton striped t-shirt, only the navy and white ones though. I love pairing it with leather pants or a leather jacket for an an easy Friday night drinks or with denim and espadrilles for Summer sailing chic!
In my opinion only the white t-shirt beats it for versatility, and it's a close one!

What do you think of the Breton Stripe T-Shirt? Is it a staple for you?

Saturday 19 April 2014

Let's Get Practical with DKNY's 3-IN-1 Trench



DKNY 3 IN 1 TRENCH

DKNY 3 IN 1 TRENCH

DKNY 3 IN 1 TRENCH

Leandra Medine from The Manrepeller

Leandra Medine from The Manrepeller

Leandra Medine from The Manrepeller


Practicality and fashion rarely go hand in hand. How many times have you found yourself explaining to a friend or partner on how much you need another Breton striped t-shirt? The reasoning begins with the listing of how it is different to the other 5 you own, then on how "practical" it is (key words include basic, classic, staple) and finally the long list of all the items that you already own, that it will happy mate with. Your partner/friend could probably care less on whether you buy it or not, never mind the contents of your own wardrobe. They know in the end you will buy it. But I guess our biggest critic is ourselves. There seems to be a need to justify each purchase we make (especially should it have a hefty price tag).
Finally a designer has given us a classic piece that does the reasoning for itself. There is no need for explanations with the DKNY 3-IN-1 Trench, that does exactly what it says on the tin. 1 trench coat, 3 completely different ways to wear it.
First brought to my attention by my favourite fashion blogger Leandra Medine from The Man Repeller, I initially couldn't get my head around the versatility of this coat. Could it be true? Were these three jackets really one? It was true, however €700 worth of true.
Ok so maybe we need to do a little reasoning after all......

I want to know what you think of the 3-IN-1 Trench?

Love Dani xx

Thursday 17 April 2014

Love at first sight with Sandro Paris





I recently saw these gorgeous shoes from Sandro Paris, on a trip home to Galway, at the Brown Thomas store. They are everything a flat should be, a little be masculine, forever classic and a little bit edgy.
At €375 a girl can dream......

Check them out in closer detail by clicking here.



Wednesday 16 April 2014

Outfit Post: Jacket Weather












 

CROPPED JUMPER | ZARA
BLACK SKINNY JEANS | DR DENIM
MILITARY JACKET | BERSHKA
BOOTS | TOPSHOP
BAG | VINTAGE
RING | GIFT
There is nothing better than leaving the house in a jacket (or in my case semi-jacket), without being weighed down by the heaviness of an overbearing coat. Spring has started to peek it's head out over the last few weeks and I have to admit I am happy to see the sun again.
These photos were taken at my favourite spot in Rome, Giancolo. It is the perfect setting for some sunny shots of Rome in all it's glory. The look is simple, with a jumper and black jeans, but I added my tough lace up boots from Topshop and military inspired jacket from Berska for that fashion edge.

What do you think of this look? Is it jacket weather where you are yet?

Love Dani xx