My visit to Primark Boston
I travel to the USA to check out Primark Boston, the first of their stores to open across the Atlantic
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London Fashion Week AW16 with Primark
London Fashion Week AW16 may have been in February, but the fallout is just starting. Now we get to look at trends for next season as well as analysing the best of the street style (You can take a look at one of my favourite sites Who What Wear to check out the best of it from fashion month). I was not devoid of the odd attempt at a street style snap and thanks to some nice denim and accessories,…
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A collaboration with Endource
One thing I love about being a fashion blogger is how dynamic it is, and now it’s evolving even more. I am delighted to be teaming up with fashion tech company Endource to allow my lovely readers to shop the looks you see me post on the blog. Blogs are difficult to make shoppable, due to the need for investment and a great set of developers! But Endource are taking that hassle away and helping bring e-commerce to styleisle. How…
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OOTD in Boston (Part One!)
I have just returned from a long weekend in Boston where I was working on a really fun OOTD project with Primark (more of that later in the week) and honestly, it was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. The weather was perfectly Spring-like with bright blue skies punctuated by the high rise buildings across the city skyline, and a light breeze in the air. Perfect for combatting jet lag. Unlike now, where I am battling the need…
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LFW Report: Topshop Unique
If you are not up to speed with Topshop Unique, then let me take this opportunity to make you better informed. Once you know about it, its edgy aesthetic, super-cool-personality-led-fashion, then you will be addicted. Unique is the high street brand’s premium label to be found online and in stores in the UK. If you ever pop into the Topshop on Oxford Street, then having a look at the new season is a must. I was delighted to be sitting…
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OOTD London Fashion Week Part II
In my next instalment of my OOTD London Fashion Week diary, I am fast forwarding to day five….. By the time the end of fashion week comes around, you need to stay comfortable. My last stop was to The Apartment which is a space for bloggers to use during fashion week. It’s a great idea and it’s full of work spaces, wardrobe to borrow, a grooming station and lot’s of food and treats. It’s genius and I love visiting…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Getting something for your Mum that’s new and original is hard; so I decided to come up with a few of my favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas to give you some inspiration! And there are lot’s of options at different price levels, from budget to blow out! (Tea pot bouquet pictured above is by Joeanna Caffrey and is €65) Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Beauty Something beauty based is always a safe option, I know my Mum always loves getting…
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Designer Q&A with Astrid & Miyu founder, Connie Nam
It’s great discovering new designers, and on my recent trip to London I happened to cross paths with the very amazing Connie Nam, founder of jewellery label Astrid & Miyu. Connie and I have a connection in terms of our previous careers int he financial world and taking a leap of faith into fashion. In this designer Q&A, I find out all about how Connie started the label, her inspiration and her role models. Where it began Lorna: Tell me…
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OOTD London Fashion Week Day one
London Fashion week loads on the pressure when it comes to dressing, and I don’t mean the models, I mean me. You want to do some street style snapping, get some great images for your blog, but deal with rain, public transport, getting lost in a big city, and making it to every show on your schedule without missing it. I decided this season, I was going to dress as me. Not change to get attention from street style snappers,…
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Preparing for London Fashion Week!
It’s that time of the year again. New York is well underway, and on Friday 20th February all eyes turn to London. I love London Fashion Week; it’s exciting off the catwalk as well as on. Street style is a-plenty, and the race for tickets draws to a close for lucky press and buyers who get to see next season’s wares first hand. Thanks to the medium of technology, it’s not just limited to press anymore. Everyone can see shows…
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