Lucy in Disguise

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure to have breakfast with Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen at Brown's Cafe for a special press preview of their debut fashion line Lucy in Disguise. Inspired by their collective prediliction for vintage, the collection boasts micro-stories based on time-travelling: `20s flapper dresses, `60s billowy Biba frocks and `70s Halston-esque jumpsuits. The result is a little something for everyone: every shape and every era. The pieces really do resonate when seen on the girls. Lily wore a `50s bandana dress with an oversized cardi; while Sarah opted for the teal South Kensington maxi. We also got a sneak peek at A/W 11 which boasts a fringe shift - a favourite of Lily's; and mine too. Oh, if you happen to be tall like me, you'll be delighted to know that lengths are surprisingly long (yay!). Look out for the concession in Brown Thomas and BT2 Dundrum (www.brownthomas.com; 01 605 6666).

Lucy in Disguise

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure to have breakfast with Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen at Brown's Cafe for a special press preview of their debut fashion line Lucy in Disguise. Inspired by their collective prediliction for vintage, the collection boasts micro-stories based on time-travelling: `20s flapper dresses, `60s billowy Biba frocks and `70s Halston-esque jumpsuits. The result is a little something for everyone: every shape and every era. The pieces really do resonate when seen on the girls. Lily wore a `50s bandana dress with an oversized cardi; while Sarah opted for the teal South Kensington maxi. We also got a sneak peek at A/W 11 which boasts a fringe shift - a favourite of Lily's; and mine too. Oh, if you happen to be tall like me, you'll be delighted to know that lengths are surprisingly long (yay!). Look out for the concession in Brown Thomas and BT2 Dundrum (www.brownthomas.com; 01 605 6666).

Win €150 Voucher for Freedom Clothing

Freedom Clothing, Galway is giving away a €150 voucher to spend in store on any of their men’s or women’s clothing. All you need to do is like Freedom Clothing on Facebook and finish the following sentence “I like Freedom Clothing because...” in less than 20 words. Post your answer on their wall before 5th June. The best chosen entry will win.  Terms and Conditions apply. Join Freedom Clothing on Facebook for details. 

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Freedom Clothing: 10 Abbeygate Street, Galway. Ph: 091-865 989

Win €150 Voucher for Freedom Clothing

Freedom Clothing, Galway is giving away a €150 voucher to spend in store on any of their men’s or women’s clothing. All you need to do is like Freedom Clothing on Facebook and finish the following sentence “I like Freedom Clothing because...” in less than 20 words. Post your answer on their wall before 5th June. The best chosen entry will win.  Terms and Conditions apply. Join Freedom Clothing on Facebook for details. 

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Freedom Clothing: 10 Abbeygate Street, Galway. Ph: 091-865 989

London College of Fashion @ New Look

Slurp! Look what's arrived at New Look: 6 brand new spanking shoe styles from the London College of Fashion Master's Collection. Just pop into the Jervis Street Centre where you can get your hands on said foot candy from just €44.99. My personal favourites are these two wedges by student Ruth Jones. Keep an eye on her. My guess is her name will be joining the school's illustrious alumni list which also includes cult cobblers Jimmy Choo, Patrick Cox and Emma Hope.

London College of Fashion @ New Look

Slurp! Look what's arrived at New Look: 6 brand new spanking shoe styles from the London College of Fashion Master's Collection. Just pop into the Jervis Street Centre where you can get your hands on said foot candy from just €44.99. My personal favourites are these two wedges by student Ruth Jones. Keep an eye on her. My guess is her name will be joining the school's illustrious alumni list which also includes cult cobblers Jimmy Choo, Patrick Cox and Emma Hope.

Summer Shoe Masterclass - Sat, 14 May

With the mercury rising and our boots relegated to the back of the closet, there's finally a bit more wiggle room in the shoe department. With said choice however comes an attendant option paralysis. Espadrilles, wedges, clog-sandals; oh my! Tip-toe around the semantic minefield if you will but there's a brave new world of footwear on the seasonal horizon and a shiny spanking new lexicon. (Flatforms anyone?) If you'd like to a steer on new trends for your tootsies, join me at Brown Thomas' Shoe Rooms this Saturday (May 14th) for a series of summer shoe workshops.

Summer Shoes SS/11 Style Platforms with Annmarie O'Connor
Saturday, 14th May @Brown Thomas: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. 4pm.

Summer Shoe Masterclass - Sat, 14 May

With the mercury rising and our boots relegated to the back of the closet, there's finally a bit more wiggle room in the shoe department. With said choice however comes an attendant option paralysis. Espadrilles, wedges, clog-sandals; oh my! Tip-toe around the semantic minefield if you will but there's a brave new world of footwear on the seasonal horizon and a shiny spanking new lexicon. (Flatforms anyone?) If you'd like to a steer on new trends for your tootsies, join me at Brown Thomas' Shoe Rooms this Saturday (May 14th) for a series of summer shoe workshops.

Summer Shoes SS/11 Style Platforms with Annmarie O'Connor
Saturday, 14th May @Brown Thomas: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. 4pm.

Freedom Clothing

Over 'Wescht' this Easter weekend? Best check out Freedom Clothing on Galway's Lwr Abbeygate Street. Not only are they chock full of new SS/11 menswear including Tommy Bowe shoes and super luxe sportswear from Diesel, Henley and Bench; but Patrick and Patricia are also giving a sweet 20% off ALL stock over the bank holiday weekend. Now that is egg-citing! Geddit?

Freedom Clothing: 10 Abbeygate Street, Galway. Ph: 091-865 989

CLICK HERE to join them on Facebook.

SS11 Tommy Bowe Shoes

Freedom Clothing

Over 'Wescht' this Easter weekend? Best check out Freedom Clothing on Galway's Lwr Abbeygate Street. Not only are they chock full of new SS/11 menswear including Tommy Bowe shoes and super luxe sportswear from Diesel, Henley and Bench; but Patrick and Patricia are also giving a sweet 20% off ALL stock over the bank holiday weekend. Now that is egg-citing! Geddit?

Freedom Clothing: 10 Abbeygate Street, Galway. Ph: 091-865 989

CLICK HERE to join them on Facebook.

SS11 Tommy Bowe Shoes

Joanne Hynes Accessories

Fashion gets an injection of the exotic thanks to Joanne Hynes’ new accessory collection. Influenced by her homes in India and Ireland, the line of handbags and neckpieces bear a distinctly artisan hallmark in its combination of textures from calfskin and crystal to ethnic style bearding and metal piping work. Hynes’ signature edgy elegance is ever present with fluro box formations, mock croc and silver foil as standard. Get a taste of this ‘Automated Glamour’ @ www.joannehynes.com and  on Joanne's OWJO site for Facebook. CLICK HERE to enter!

Queen Mother Skull Neckpiece €195

Queen Mary Necklace €160

Symmetric Butterfly Necklace €220

Snail Trail Necklace €220

Butterfly 2 Necklace €220

Butterfly Belt €220

Metatron Belt €220

Maximus Clutch €245

Sucker Clutch €245