There's Glitter in Your Hair

I was stopped the other day by street style blogger Mark of "There's Glitter in Your Hair". Check out his blog which he's reprised after a short hiatus and which has started to gain deserved traction.

http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

Photos courtesy of http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

The Style Snip

The Style Snip has rapidly become my favourite street style blog; not least for its unstudied cross-section of unusual fashion subjects from Tokyo, New York, London and Paris. This image entitled 'On the Street in Soho, New York' would not have been out of place in Dublin this 'summer'. Cue internal monologue: "Do I bring an umbrella?"; "Do I wear a bikini top?"; "Perhaps I should bring a coat just in case..." Inspired.

Photo by: Yo-ko.Berry

COS It's a Snip at €89

Ohhhh behold the glory that is COS. Trust our Swedish fashion friends to turn out a Lanvin-inspired guna for the more streamlined of bank accounts. Although Alber Elbaz gets our fantasy frock vote, this asymmetric drape dress with drop shoulder steals our hearts at a mere €89. Nice one.

COS A/W 11 €89

Lanvin A/W 11 courtesy of Colline Michaelis @ Style.com

Zoe Wong - Gepetto

Gepetto

Fancy crowdfunding a new Irish fashion collection? Dublin boutique owner and Parsons grad Zoe Wong is launching her debut line of ethereal frocks at this summer's Kilkenny Arts Festival. By donating as little as €10, you can participate in the birth of a new homegrown fashion name. Rewards range from signed sketches to custom tailored gowns. CLICK HERE for more info, or why don't you pop into Horse & June on Drury Street for a chat with the lovely lady herself. Don't miss out!

Horse & June, 22 Drury Street, Dublin 2. Ph: 01 672 9748. www.horseandjune.wordpress.com.

Happy Birthday - Heaven Hair & Beauty!

I'm jetting off to sunnier climes for a while but before doing so, I'd like to extend a Happy 3rd Birthday to my local salon:  Heaven Hair & Beauty, Kimmage. I've been popping into Donna and the gang regularly for my beauty MOT - wax, tan, nails, hair colour and have always been impressed at their competitive prices and amazing service. Speaking of which, I just got my debut Wow Brown! pre-holiday spray tan done today and I'm so impressed. No biscuit smell, no orange hue, no tell-tale signs, nada; just a lovely deep glow. What's more, it's organic which is a boon for sensitive skin like mine. The salonn do regular offers, so give them a buzz and see what deals are new for the summer.

Heaven Hair & Beauty, 21 Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, D12; 01-492 8633

Street Art - A Walking Tour of Dublin

I hadn't realised how many snaps I collected of Dublin street art over the past few months. On observation they range from poetic to esoterick and in some cases, sardonic. Given how they infinitely cheer up our summer-deprived streets, I thought it fitting to give you all a tour of Dublin by way of our graffiti gravitas.

We start at North Wall Quay - walk along the Liffey and breathe in the poetry.

Cross over to City Quay...

for an oblique reference to either Irish cuisine or state penitentiaries.

Turn left onto Lombard Street East. "What you talkin' about Willis?"

Toddle over to South William Street to find Maser's Angel looking over you.

He loves you our Maser.

Cross over to Sth Great George's Street if you require further confirmation.

Although if you scoot through Golden Lane over to the Liberties' Carmen Hall, they're not too sure.

In fact, it's probably best to beetle up towards Francis Street..

...for an impromptu weather report.

Once you hit The Coombe - Maser strikes again.

You must be hungry. Why not cut back to Aungier Street for an all-day breakfast?

Or over to Sth Richmond Street for a sneaky pint at The Shaw?

Too early for a jar?

Oh, I see. No pressure. Hope you enjoyed your tour! :)

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.

Barry and Shelley O'Bama do Dublin

Courtesy of the Brown Thomas display windows. Love it!

Wall & Keogh

This weekend, my friend Karina and I popped into one of my favourite cafes Wall & Keogh. Located on Dublin South Richmond Street (just across from the George Bernard Shaw), this organic tea room isn't just a repository for Rooibos,Camomile and Earl Grey blends; it also has a surprising fashion element. Sit inside at one of the four tables which bear the likeness of famous faces such as Jackie O and Twiggy; or take a pot of Irish Cream and Liver Replenisher as we did (one of us went out the previous night; the other didn't) and relax on an old bedframe strewn with cowhide pillows while listening to some chill out tunes. Oh, and they also sell sushi! This place is very new and under the radar at the moment, but something tells me the latter is set to change.

Grab a 'scald' @ 45 Sth Richmond St, Portobello, D2. Tel: 01 475 9052 or LIKE them on Facebook.

P.S. This is I Blog Fashion's 800th post. Let's drink a cuppa to that!

From their FB page

Groovy tables - from their FB page

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

Who Needs Met Eireann?

Looking for an accurate weather report? Pop down to Francis Street where you'll find this sassy weather girl telling it like it is - R-A-I-N. Nice guna considering the outlook. Now that's optimism!

Joanne Hynes / Helen Steele AW/11 - Les Guerriers

The Joanne Hynes / Helen Steele collaborative label launched this season at London Fashion Week with its inaugural AW/11 collection entitled 'Les Guerriers'.  Drawing inspiration from the West of Ireland, pirate queen Grainne Ni Mhuiel (Grace O’Malley) and Steele's frenetic paintings, the result is a celebration of bravery; celebrating the empowerment of art fashion. It's been an enormous honour to style this collection and to interpret the vision of two inspiring and fearless women. Enjoy the show shots below - all by photographer Brian O'Sullivan.