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?

Natalie B Coleman - My new fashion crush

It's an Irish label and considering how deeply screwed the country is, we could always do with more talent like this. I LOVE these clothes. I happened across one of her dresses a few weeks ago, probably the most iconic piece in the collection, a pleated full-length pink dress. Pink and I are rarely friends but with this dress and I, it was love at first sight. Sadly, it's now sold out but I guess that's good news for the label.

The style is undeniably modern and urban but it's execution and the materials (silks and floaty gauzy fabrics) are wonderfully luxurious; the result are clothes that are both achingly hip and chic. There's a fantastic juxtaposition of feminine and masculine. They also look comfy and uber-easy to wear. In this respect, I'm kinda feeling an Alexander Wang aesthetic. I love me some beautiful schlub-wear and if I had the money I would totally live in these clothes. Hello, my current favourite designer.

S/S 2012:

This is the dress. Ain't she a looker?!

Love me some buttons down the back.

Leather-look + androgyny = best suit ever.

A/W 2011/2:

SO schlubby and PERFECT.

Peplum AND sheer? Yes, please.

http://www.nataliebcoleman.com/main.html