designer lounge: heritage

Apologises once again for this late post but I am slowly getting my blog back on track!
I usually write my designer lounge on a Monday night and post it on Tuesday morning, but as I mentioned yesterday in my 'Home Sweet Home' post I have been so busy at home meeting up with friends and family.

ANYWAY back to fashion...

This week the significance of the heritage trend on the high street is becoming increasingly apparent. (See photos below) Barbour jacket's, silk head scarfs, tartan skirts and leather riding boots will all be worn by many fashion followers this autumn/winter. Don a waxed jacket or a duffle coat with a tip-topper hat for that super cool heritage style. 


Check out my good friend/model Lissie, who has featured an awful lot on my blog lately, sporting this eclectic, sophisticated trend.  Sponsored by Topshop in the picture below, Lissie is wearing black autumn rider boots, black moto jeans and a petite lace embellished top all from Topshop. The Blazer is heritage check with elbow patches and is from ASOS and finally her bag is Urban Renewal out of Urban Outfitters.  


Although shopping for heritage can be expensive, it doesn't need to be when you shop around and consider your best options. For example, check out the boots that we discovered in good old primark. Imitation leather riding boots, these one of a kind beauties are identical to a pair that Chanel made earlier on in the year. These riding boots are a must and can be yours for only £25. I picked up this quirky hat for just £5 also in primark and its the ideal accessory to complete your heritage look. It had a cute little feather on the side and is similar to various other hats being sold on the high street for double (and double again) the price. 


This is a trend that anyone and everyone can pull off and you don't have to wear heritage from head to toe to ensure you create the right look. Inject a classy, British sense of style into your winter wardrobe by wearing a pair of riding boots over jeans or even a cable knit jumper that your gran has knitted you. Either way this look is simple and effective and as I have hopefully shown, it doesn't have to cost the earth.


On the catwalk this season the heritage trend was embraced by the likes of Paul Smith and Topshop. 


Embrace this trend and its quintessentially British roots. 

Heritage delights

Boots: Primark £25

Hat: Primark £5

Home Sweet Home

on the green

I have been really rubbish with my blog lately as I've come back home for ten days and have been catching up with my friends and family.

This 'Home Sweet Home' post will act as my 'Sunday Scene' for last week and I promise to get better with posting soon!

Home: So as I mentioned I am in exeter at the moment and I've spent the last couple of days with my best friend Lissie which was great. We usually only see each other for a few hours as one of us has a bus/ train to catch, so it was nice to be able to have a girlie sleep over and just generally catch up.



We went out for dinner on Monday night which was nice, although we ended up going quite late as I was having my hair cut and when we eventually got our food...it wasn't enough to fill a mouse! Disappointed in ASK:(

Yesterday we went to the cinema to see 'Friends with Benefits' which was surprisingly funny and entertaining- plus you got to see JT's bum which was a result! It also made me want to visit New York even more than I already did if thats even possible! Everyone should watch it just expect to see lots of sex, bums and constant banter between JT and Mila Kunis...

Also met up with some good friends in the evening and had yummy food at Nando's, it was strange as we all agreed it was like we had seen each other yesterday! I guess thats when you know you have true friends:)

Its so hard to see everyone in ten days though- I've got plans every night!

Blog: I  have been convinced to start videoing on youtube by a certain someone(lis)...I am terrified about doing it but at the same time it could help put bracelets and bangles on the map.

Here is my channel braceletsbangles28

If you want to know what sort of thing I am talking about, check out Fleur De Force's youtube channel which is just fabulous. She is confident and has new material all the time. I think it takes a lot of time and dedicated to have a full time channel on youtube, as well as a blog- so respect to her!

I will be playing around, editing and coming up with ideas over the next week or so, watch this space!

I've actually set up my own channel on youtube, so now its just about me having the courage to actually put something together!

Belfast: Its great being back home, I have settled back in right away but I am actually missing Andrew a lot more than I thought I would!

As I mentioned I am constantly applying to jobs in Belfast- its just a case of finding something now.

I am still writing for Inside Ireland i.e each day, although I have been a little slack lately. I have also got a few articles I need to write for The Publicity Loft  -a fantastic boutique agency that I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to write for.

I have got a few other posts I intend to put up in the next couple of days, including a few snaps shots as well as my designer lounge post...

thanks for reading!

friday feeling: internship

Friday feeling- a little late!

So since today was my last day at Inside Ireland i.e, I felt it was only right for me to take some time to think back over the past 8 weeks in Belfast and review my time here.

Although I am looking forward to going home and spending some time with my family and friends, I definitely will miss the routine I have established in the great NI- not to mention Sunday's Ulster fry.

My internship had allowed me to publish on the Internet every day which was great, although a part of me would have liked to have gotten more out of it.

It has also given me the ability to write eloquently once again, as since I graduated from university a year and a half ago, my only outlet for my writing was my blog. My time with the publication has definitely flown by and now I am looking towards the future and am hoping to continue writing my Top 5: Fashion and Beauty section for the site.

In terms of living in Belfast in general, I have found that you can never really run out of things to do, as its a capital city and full of places to explores.

In a sense, I have found it hard when it comes to living out of a suitcase- I am definitely someone who needs all of her stuff around her! And its been challenging living with boys who sleep, talk, eat and breathe FIFA and rugby.

I am coming round to the idea of living in Belfast, although these 8 weeks haven't been easy, I am meeting new people every day and hopefully my dream career is just around the corner.

My next post will be coming from the shire and I cannot wait!

Que mama's delicious roast....

Here are a few photos of my time in Norn Iron so far....

MK&A Olsen

Words cannot describe how much I love the Olsen twins.
They have been my style icons since I was 13 years old and I have no problem telling them apart.
Every since I started to watch them on 'Two of a Kind'- I was hooked!
I have followed their work for years and am inspired by their sense of eclectic style.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are two of the most powerful women in the fashion industry and this is a post dedicated to my first style icons.
I hope you fellow Olsen addicts enjoy a few of my favourite photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

charming

here are some pretty pictures I would like to share with you...I found these charming ornaments and trinkets in a gorgeous little boutique in Belfast called Avoca

designer lounge: the man bag

This week in the designer lounge I thought I would do something a bit different and look at the latest fashion trends for men..
Although its slightly controversial and some men can pull it off whilst others really can't, the man bag is back and it is quite literally bigger than ever.
The man bag will always remind me of f.r.i.e.n.d.s- when joey decides what his career is missing is a man bag but ultimately it seems the world simply isn't ready for the launch of his new accessory....well things couldn't be more different ten years on!
The craze was apparent on the AW11 catwalk and was favoured by the likes of Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Diesel.
I think this fashion trend really is a test of masculinity- are you man enough to sport the mighty man bag? Or are you more of a keys, wallet and phone in pockets kind of guy?
If you have a phobia of the man bag than relax, as this season they are a lot less feminine and much more wearable and easy to pull off.
Whether you opt for a holdall, duffel or briefcase carry it with the confidence that you are bang on trend. 
Look magazine online have put together a list of the best man bags available on the high street...check it out: High Street Hottest for Men
Ive also had a look for man bags on the high street....

1. This is a limited edition little beauty from Topman £60

2. To me, theres nothing more cute than a man with a rucksack
River Island £40 

3. This is thrown in for good measure
House of Fraser
Polo Ralph Lauren
£610

4. Retro from Burton £25

5. Khaki also from Burton £25

sunday scene 4

Work: Well I've had a much better week. I've been able to work from the office for the most part of the week and bracelets and bangles is finally connected up to Inside Ireland i.e.! It's only a link for now but who knows what will happen:)

As I said in my previous post I've also started tweeting! Hopefully it will bring more traffic through my blog and will allow me to make a few more contacts. 

I've also spent a lot of time this week perfecting my blog and coming up with new ideas.... My lovely little sister made the Bracelets and Bangles banner so a massive thank you to her:)

Spare Time: Yet again I've had a week filled with lots of yoga! Had a lovely dinner with Mickey's family on Thursday as his mama was celebrating a job promotion. Italian is my favourite and it was LUSH! Gutted though as I double booked Belfast Fashion Week with going home- I had tickets and everything!:(

I spent yesterday evening with Mickey and his friend Ben at the greyhound racing. If you haven't been before I would totally recommend going- it was seriously addictive and I ending up spending £30! Mickey ended up winning £15- luck of the Irish as usual. 

Shopping: Did a bit of shopping today in Belfast City Centre and came across a little shop called 'Liberty Blue'. Although I have visited before, I forget just how quirky and unique it was. I plan to work on a little write up for the shop tomorrow, so once completed I will add the link to my blog. 

Liberty Blue Pictures:

stunning 1920's flapper inspired dress

Andrew in a chair

vintage belts

cute jumper

Stunning I hope you'll agree. The shop assistant was lovely and so enthusiastic when I told her the photos were for an article and for my blog.... 

Shopping: I am trying to save the pennies and not spend money on clothes at the moment (a little dull considering this is a fashion blog). That's not to say I don't have a 'wish list'...check out my latest loves on the high street. 

£30 River Island 

£48 Topshop

Topshop £28

My next sunday post will be coming from the shire- I can't wait!