Hi Lovies, 

Well it's finally happened! The weather has finally broken and become cold and blustery, meaning it's time to dust off the winter warmers. I've pieced together some of my favourite looks (love that this is actually a part of my job) and wanted to share them with you!

Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below. 

Hi Lovies,

Today I got the extra special treat of getting to chat with Oasis Personal Stylist Rosie Connolly when she visited Whitewater Shopping Centre and boy, did I get some really great style advice for the season ahead.  

Key Trends for Autumn/Winter 2013

·        Winter Floral – this key trend is bringing together the cheerful spring florals we so loved into the winter by infusing them with a darker palette of navies, black and maroon

·        Shearling – this trend seems to return every year and thank goodness it does otherwise we’d all be freezing come next spring.  This year a waterfall shearling cardigan or jacket will be your new best friend for looking super stylish while staying warm at the same time

·        Leather – Punk makes its return this winter and by far the easiest way to embrace the trend is with a well cut leather jacket and a splash of tartan.  A tartan scarf over a black leather jacket will ward off any kill and allow you to dabble in a bit of punk glam without going over the top.

·        Gold Jewellery – Gold is king this winter and jewellery is heavy and chunky.  Make sure you layer up on your jewellery for a real statement piece.

Rosie’s Tips

·        Winter Best Buy – Leather Ankle boots in either black or tan will see you thru the season and can be worn with nearly any of the key Autumn/Winter Trends

·        Layering – To keep from looking like you’ve worn every piece in your closet trying to combat the cold, take a tip from Rosie and layer.  Those lovely summer dresses can be paired with light knits, lace and dark tights for that perfect feminine look.

·        Mix your textures – Lace and leather, floral and leather, you name it you can pair it.  This is the time to embrace both your feminine and masculine styles and let them complement each other.

·        Coats – Invest in a Staple Winter Coat – This will be one of the most important purchases of the season and you’ll be getting a lot of wear out of it.  Look for Macs with leather cuffs and panelling, Belted Drape Coats, Parkas and Crombie jackets to stay stylish no matter what the weather throws at you.

Hopefully Rosie will be able to visit us at Whitewater once again.  Until then you can follow her on twitter (@rosieconnolly)

 

Hi Lovies, unless you've been living under a rock I'm sure that you are well aware of the new Great Gatsby movie.  Being one of my all time favourite books I'm so excited to see this film.  If you had to read this book in high school and hated it, give it another chance.  There's something so different about reading it to enjoy and not to discuss why the curtains were blue or the sign had glasses.

Now I haven't had the chance to see it yet, but from the previews and posters alone I'm already in love. 1920's flapper style is ahmazing!  Seriously I was born in the wrong era and with too little money. Anyway, having a few events to attend this summer I'm delighted to see that I can channel Daisy Buchanan with ease now that 1920's themed fashion has taken over the high street.  See below for some of my favourites?  

Have you seen the film yet?  Thoughts?  Let me know in the comments below.  Until next time!

On the 22nd of Feb. Whitewater Shopping Centre was blessed by a fashion fairy godmother.  Oasis’ own Personal Stylist Justine King graced us with her presence and proved to be a big hit in store.  Filling the day with one on one personal styling tutorials and master classes, she took some time out during her busy schedule to share some tips and tricks for the upcoming season with me and now I can share them with you!


Justine’s Tips and Tricks

            ALL YEAR ROUND TIPS

• SPANX – Justine informed me that even Keira Knightley wears them, so everyone should get a pair as they are a wardrobe staple and so many stores do them from Penny’s to Spanx brand themselves.  There is one to fit every budget.
• OASIS DENIM – Oasis denim flatters everyone according to Justine.  She said even before she started working for Oasis she knew this as all their styles from Skinny to Boot cut are made in a mid raise cut.  This is the most flattering cut for every body shape.

SPRING SUMMER 2013 TIPS

• NEON – This trend is huge for Spring/Summer 2013 however if looking like an 80’s teen scares you add a simple pop of neon to give a nod to the trend.
• MONOCHROME – Don’t be put off by this trend and its staple horizontal stripes.  They are actually quite flattering.  And the Breton top seems to be a Spring/Summer staple no matter the year.
• NEUTRAL NUDE TONES – Don’t worry about nudes washing you out – add a small splash of colour be it in a scarf, statement necklace, or collar.
• FEMININE FLORALS– Wear it head to toe if you’re brave.  For a more edgy look instead of sweet girly add a leather biker jacket and chunky boot.
• SHOES – You’ll only need one pair of shoes this season, so take a page from Kate Middleton’s book and get a pair of nude wedged heels.

Justine will hopefully be back in Newbridge sometime in April, but if you find you can’t wait till then, you can follow her on Twitter (@JustingKingxx). Until next time!

Hi lovies! I don't know if you know anything about satchels but if you haven't been living under a rock for the last year you'll know that they have made a huge comeback thanks in part to The Cambridge Satchel Company.

Not limited to classic school colours such as tan these bags come in a variety of colours and sizes and are a favourite among celebrities and plebs alike. Big enough to carry everything you might need, but stylish enough to use as a fashion accessory I've been lusting after one of these beautiful bags for a while now. However they are a bit out of my price range and no matter how much I tried to justify it, (I mean I would use it everyday) 150 euro or more was just too much money to pay for a bag.

Well yesterday I got my Christmas present from my dad. (Forgive him for the lateness. We live over 5000 miles away from each other and besides always fun to get pressies when Christmas is over) Well when I opened the box there was a beautiful satchel based on The Cambridge Satchel. However this satchel was handmade by my dad and is completely unique to me. I absolutely love it and wanted to share with all of ye. It is one of my favourite gifts! I am so lucky to have such a talented dad to make me really cool things.

Do you love the satchel bag? Got one of your own? Share in the comments below. Until next time!!!!

Tensions are rising as the time of showtime draws nearer! The outfits and hair will be class!