The Irish Design AW14 Lookbook

So, while I was at Lusty Beg Island, I wanted to use the gorgeous surroundings to shoot an (almost) all-Irish design lookbook for AW14. I'll post on the trip tomorrow but, for now, here's how I style Irish design for the contemporary woman. The clothes are a mix of vintage, past seasons and current and represent labels like Avoca, Lennon Courtney, Savida by Dunnes Stores, Newbridge Silverware, Joanne Hynes and more!

Hat - Savida, Coat - Lennon Courtney, Vest - Claire Kennedy, Bag - Newbridge Silverware, Jeans, Shoes and Sunglasses - Topshop

Jumper - JW Anderson, Skirt - Avoca, Sandals - Heavenly Feet, Bag - As above.

Coat - Avoca, Dress - Vintage, Tights - Dunnes, Shoes - Boohoo, Sunglasses - Topshop

Earrings - Joanne Hynes

What do y'all think? Gorgeous scenery, right?

Schlubbin'

A couple weekends ago, I went home.

I really needed the trip, too.

I had fallen while trying to catch a bus on my way home on the Thursday evening and I was covered in bruises and nasty scrapes. When it happened, I was so startled I began to bawl like a baby in the street. Luckily, my uncle was able to come get me because I was pretty shaken up by the whole thing. But I really just wanted my mammy to hug me.

So, when I did finally get home, it was all about affection, good food and company and being comfy and at ease. When we went for lunch on Sunday, I was doing my trademark luxe schlubbing. Basically, this involves super-soft and breathable fabric choices with loose fits made somewhat more elegant by pairing them with a more structured jacket (still in a casual material like denim here), statement sunglasses and my uber-gorgeous Newbridge bag.

Bag - Newbridge - Sunglasses - Topshop - Denim Jacket - New Look - Top - Topshop - Trousers - Primark/Penney's - Sliders - Heavenly Feet

What do you wear when you need a bit of comfort?

eShe by Newbridge Silverware.

I've always loved Newbridge jewellery - especially the vintage collections. And I've probably mentioned my fondness for supporting Irish design and Irish companies many, many times before. Especially when companies are long-standing pillars of Irish design. It also helps that they produce beautiful yet affordable products. So, you can imagine how delighted I was when I spotted their new line, eShe, in Kilkenny Design the other day.

Younger (in some ways) but certainly more contemporary and trend-led, the line aligns Newbridge's stock with desirable, fashionable statement pieces like those from the likes of highstreet leaders Zara and Topshop.

I'm a major fan of the cuffs which give the feeling of Hermes without the pricetag and the torc necklaces which reference Ireland's past in a subtle way while being minimalist enough to suit any and every occasion. I'll defo be picking something up in the next while. 

Prices start at €20 and it's available to buy online or in multiple locations around the country. See here for the closest stockist to you.

PS. Newbridge! That video is smoking...making me blush here...