Our pick of the day today gives a not so subtle nod to the tribal trend which we found on Asos.com.  These leather embellished Dunne sandals are one of those must haves keeping you stylish yet comfortable at the same time.  The colours won these boho chic sandals for us and the price isn’t bad either – €50.

Check out the detailed beading around the ankle straps which you can pick up with accessories by adding chunky tribal wooden bangles or a bib neck piece worn with a simple vest top.

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Go nude… and blush!

With Summer finally here (we’ve been waiting aaages!) it’s time to say hello again to… culottes!  Yep, that’s right, they’re back and I couldn’t be happier!  Topshop, Oasis and River Island have all been freshly delivered with the cute shorts but Penneys have done it again and caught my attention first.  These cute salmon pink culottes with black polka dots are only €11 from the pocket friendly store.  I’ll be wearing mine with a little black crop top and pumps!

The hat is also from Penneys and is an unbelievable €4.  A safer bet if you are not a sequin headpiece kinda gal.

Continuing to embrace neutrals I’ve paired them with this blush pink top.  It’s from Topshop and is priced at €58.  It has a zipper back and victorian style sleeves.  Yes please!

The Balmain inspired peep-toe heels have a touch of military about them to toughen up this look.  They are from New Look and are priced at €19.  They’re very comfy too… trust me!

This Turquoise bag with gold chain detail and mock croc effect is sure to brighten up the dullest of outfits.  It is priced at €28 and is from Asos.

Oh Summer, we love you!

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1940′s Flapper Glam!

Well, it looks like Dunnes Stores are going to keep on continuing to wow us with arrival after arrival of stunning dresses and party wear!

I spied some gorgeous girly party dresses and accessories, not forgetting the shoe department!  They’ve come up trumps I can tell ya, so get down and have a look for yourselves!  This 1940′s flapper dress is a total bargain at only €20 and it is looking so much more expensive than the price tag they have displayed to us.

It’s still all about neutrals so I’ve paired this look with nude peep toe heels.  They have a front platform making it so much easier to walk in.  You’ll spend longer on the dance floor in these comfies!  They are from Schuh and cost €75.  As they are colourless they will clash with less enabling you the choice of wearing them with a number of outfits… win win!

This clutch has a snake skin effect which never seems to date.  Wear it with anything to anywhere to add instant style and glamour.  It’s an amazing €7 from Penneys.

In keeping with the era check out this gold sequin head piece.  Once the sought after item of ladies at ladies day, headpieces are fast becoming a wardrobe staple.  This one is from H&M and priced at only €5.90!  Get experimenting ladies..

This is my favorite item of the week that Asos have to offer.  A nude lace pair of wristlets.  Perfect for the girly lady out there.  I got a pair myself and I have them worn to death!  They are €7 and only one is pictured here but they do come as a pair.

And finally we have the bracelet.  This three row pearl bracelet is from River Island and is €11.  Pearls will always stay in fashion… they are here to stay!

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Pick of the day comes from Asos, have a look in their utility collection.  We had a job narrowing down which jacket to pick as they have a great selection.

However, we had to settle on one so we chose this chocolate brown belted leather jacket.  Throw it on with your skinny jeans, tee and change it around using scarves or colourful totes, flats or heels.  The jacket is so well priced at €151.58 and will keep you going for a few seasons to come.

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Today’s pick happens to be one favoured by style goddess Alexa Chung.  Alexa has been pictured several times over the years wearing Mawi jewellery thus enhancing it’s credibility and desirability immensely!  (Have a look at the blog on Mawi‘s site should you pay it a visit)

We’ve picked from Mawi for Asos today but you can also pick up this range on net-a-porter.  We found it hard to choose just one so we didn’t!  Starting with the beautifully unique chest plate embellished necklace which is on grosgrain rope, this is a real statement piece and comes in either a gold or silver finish – priced at €41.68.  Following that we picked out this gem stone single box chain bangle with detailed embellishment.  This bangle comes in gold, silver or a really edgy gunmetal grey/black all with a high shine finish.  They’ve other great standout pieces including a black box cuff style bangle.  The bangle below comes in well priced at €51,79.

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Ok, so playsuits are still as hot this season.  From Lanvin to Kate Moss (yes that’s her behind the shield of flowers!), we all enjoyed the return of the playsuit for another season at least.  There are so many different styles, lengths and designs to choose from.  I think we can all agree that the playsuit is probably one of the most versatile and flattering (translation: handy if you’ve over-indulged!) pieces a girl could ever have.

Summer bbq?  Add a cardi and pumps!  Night time event?  Killer heels and a bright coloured bag!  You can’t keep avoiding acid prints… embrace them and say goodbye to dull black shades!  While perusing the delights Penneys had to offer, I came across this fab little playsuit.  Pick one up fast as, even though they’ve just arrived, this polka dot lovely is sure to fly out – priced at €17.  Here are a couple of looks to get you started.

For daytime team the khaki, polka dot playsuit with the chunky panel cardi, priced at €44 from Oasis.   Bertie ballerina pumps at €63.16 from asos.  To finish add this weaved belt at €25 also from Oasis.

And for night time ladies…

Grab a pair of these versatile suede booties at €60 from New Look.  Add this Chanel inspired salmon pink weave detail bag at only €31.58 from asos and you are ready for action!

P.s. if you want this playsuit get down to Penneys as fast as your fake tanned legs can carry you!

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Fashion creator Christophe DeCarnin re-inventing the military style on the catwalks of Paris.

Balmain‘s eagerly anticipated Spring/Summer shows were an even bigger success than last seasons if you can imagine that!  Continuing with his structured coats and jackets, Christophe DeCarnin toned his line down this season just a little and continues to surprise us with his military line.  The collection of distressed military jackets were the highlight of his Paris Fashion Week shows!  We show you how to get the look for a lot less!  Check out this Vero Moda beige/nude military style jacket at asos.  Bang on trend, bang on colour and bang on price at €56.84!

If you are going to go all out and follow this seasons military look be sure to go all out and make the look your own!  Oasis‘ leather military jacket is extra hot as they’ve combined the two hottest looks at the moment!  Leather AND military.  Team it with a pretty floral dress for an extra twist.  Rock and Girly = Super Cool!  Having said that leather will always be in style so consider this an investment (at €150 we’d have to!), that will go with almost anything you have in your wardrobe.  You’ll wear it for years, trust me…

This New Look jacket is the newest addition to my wardrobe.  At €45 it is affordable disposable chic perfect for all you girls who like to stay ‘in style’.  I have worn this twice already and I expect it will see me right through the Summer!  Pair it with high-waisted shorts, a cute playsuit or a tight body con for night time.  You can dress it up or down!  Just don’t forget to add some height girls!  Check out River Island if you are on the hunt for a white version.

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We’ve had another scour for any deals to be had and there are some really good offers.  We picked out what we thought might be of most interest to you.  Should you know of any offers running or due to run do let us know…

Cosmetics

This Thursday purchase a ‘Bag for Life’ in any of The Body Shop stores throughout Ireland and save 20% off whatever you can fit into this bag.  Proceeds from the sale of this bag will go to the Children on the Edge charity.

Book a foundation consultation at the Clarins counter in Boots Dundrum today and recieve a FREE two week supply of your perfect foundation with any other purchase from the Clairns range.

Sam McCauley‘s have up to 50% off the H2O+ range and half price on the Johnsons Soothing Natural Range.

Nosh

Japanese restaurant Koishi in Ballsbridge have a three course early bird menu for €29.90.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Newbridge are running a burger and a beer (or glass of wine/milk shake…) deal at €9.99!!

Pampering

Bellaza Salon in Ranelagh are giving 50% off ALL treatments until the end of April!  Ring around as most salons are doing great deals this month, especially those at hotels.

Fashion

Asos.com offering FREE next day delivery on orders made between 12-6 today.

Visit the Gap Store in Dundrum Town Centre where you can sign up to become a Gap VIP and receive 30% off your purchases between 10th – 14th March 2010.

Hair Care

Therapie are offering a Hair Couture special this month of 50% off cut and colour – Dublin and Galway.

Peter Mark are still giving 20% off all cuts, colour and styling.

Getaways

Rathsallagh House are running a couple of offers.  The first is their Mother’s Day Package and it includes; lunch, evening supper, over night B&B, golf or a half hour massage, 10% discount voucher for the Kildare Retail Village and a gift certificate for Newbridge Silverware. €169 per person sharing!

For St. Patrick’s Day they are offering B&B, golf or a half hour massage, Traditional Music night, 10% discount voucher for the Kildare Retail Village and a gift certificate for Newbridge Silverware. – also €169 per person sharing.

Events/Entertainment

If you are at a loose end this evening then why not pop along to Brown Thomas, Dublin to meet Irish designer Joanne Hynes where she will be presenting her new collection on Level 2. Joanne will be speaking, offering style advice with fashion workshops from 6.30-8.30 tonight. Joanne can boast dressing PJ Harvey, Sinead O Connor, Daphne Guinness and Elodie Bouchez. Not forgetting to mention supermodel Jacquetta Wheeler was voted Best Dressed in Harpers & Queen wearing a Joanne Hynes feather and crystal dress. This sounds like a great way to pass the evening and get some style inspiration along with it.

Meanwhile at Brown Thomas Cork you can you can attend a Style Workshop focusing on the Mary Grant Spring Summer collection this Saturday 13th March from 11am-3pm.

The Jolly Sunbeams Barbershop quartet will be on the Mall this Sunday at Dundrum Town Centre – ready and waiting to serenade you and your mum!

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We’ve been bargain hunting again!  Stripes are big this season (spots ‘n dots too!) and trenches are here to stay for another while.  This trench by McQ By Alexander McQueen marries the two trends so well managing to cover animal print along the way.  The tiger stripe cotton trench used contrasting stripe print giving more depth to the design.  Favourite part – the wide colour detail and it’s adjustable waist giving a great silhouette.

The RRP for this coat is $1,001.54, however on the Asos outlet you can call it yours for $572.65!!!  They also have a fab collection of LBD’s reduced including a McQ By Alexander McQueen Strapless Bustier dress reduced to $196.58.

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Well boys, it’s not often you get a look in so we thought why not give you the low down on what’s what this season!   Men’s fashion has taken a change of direction this Spring Summer going with a more laid back unstructured vibe.  The colour palette sees a contrast between cool crisp colours against really strong colours with teal, baby blues and shades of turquoise at the forefront.  Rest assured that check is still in (oh how we love a man in a fitted check shirt… oh.. sorry… think typing!), J.C. Rags (bottom) showing how to wear your check this season.   As with women’s fashion grey also features heavily in men’s.  The old days are here boys, shop for retro-classics like Argyles, tartans and cable knit cricket jumpers – think slim chino’s.

THE key trend for all this season is denim.  Baring that in mind gentlemen look for anything 50′s inspired, this season we say goodbye 80′s hello 30′s, 40′s and 50′s!  Revivalist look classic dark-rinse denim plus charred and battered finishes are all up there, basically a hero look minus hanging out in blazing buildings!   BT2 stock a SERIOUS selection of denim and are always introducing new labels to their collection so make them your first port of call on the hunt for denim.  This Lee denim shirt pictured is available at BT2 and Urban Outfitters.  G-Star loose tapered jeans at various high street stores, we found these on Asos.com.

Military is still ok just go for older classic looks, plus green is another big colour this season, that and vibrant pimento red, canary yellow and grape tones!!  To create the 50′s look chinos have been gently tapered this season, check out Franklin and Marshall for a great pair of palm green chinos at BT2 (label also stocked at Urban Outfitters).  On the green theme see Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer ’10 (top left) almost old war style jacket, we found a high street version at BT2 by a new label to the store, J.C. Rags (top right).  Let’s just hope that shoot was done in Movember!  If green is not your thing check out French Connection‘s charcoal grey corporal jacket (image on intro).

Picking up a couple of the key items mentioned above will see you through the season in true style!

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