I first stumbled across Leon a few months ago while searching fervently for somewhere to grab a bite – I had been trekking around Oxford Street to my heart’s content, but was feeling properly famished in the aftermath. For some reason I’ve found the majority of restaurants directly on the main shopping street to be …
When my plane touched down in London a few days ago, I had already made a very definite mental note as to one place I simply couldn’t leave without visiting. While it wasn’t the only shop I’d set my sights on to venture into – a much-needed dose of retail therapy came in the form …
Last Sunday I attended VintageIreland‘s most recent gathering – their biggest fashion and decor fair to have ever taken place to date! The twinkly-lit venue (located in Dublin’s Burlington Hotel) was filled with numerous stalls – over 60, to be precise – that housed a plethora of vintage items, from artisan lamps hand-picked from Italy …
During my brief stay in West Cork, I took it upon myself to visit the relatively small but eclectic borough of Kinsale. Originally famed as a gourmet capital, the town has spread its roots to showcase equally creative (albeit non-food-related) categories. I recall visiting Pandemonium a couple of years previously; a mini vintage haven in …
On a recent visit to Atelier 27, in which I sought to fully take in the latest label additions to the design space after getting a brief taste at Om Diva’s event a couple of weeks ago, I happened across Kayleigh Forsythe‘s most recent jewellery offering: while I’d spied quite a few of her creations …
Last Thursday I was delighted to attend Om Diva‘s first fashion launch of the new year: the event was set to stand out from the plethora of über-fashionable evenings hosted by this treasured boutique in the past, a good number of which I’ve been fortunate enough to attend and wholly experience the spellbinding magic cast over …
Over the last while, I’ve received requests from readers regarding my opinion towards Kiko Cosmetics’ skincare range. Now, excluding a couple of staple products (such as the Clean & Tone cleanser), I actually hadn’t been well that well-accquinted with Kiko’s skin products – so I set myself a mission to trial a good few of …
A few weeks ago I attended the launch of Om Diva and Atelier 27′s Four Young Designers of the Year collections (you can see the post – and photos – “here”). I was taken aback by all of the collections, but I was particularly enamoured of Roisin Murphy’s glittery, floral creations. ♥ I was eager to …
Over the past season, our wardrobe choices – or at least, mine – have been heavily dominated by the ever-looming mermaid trend. It’s manifested itself in many different forms, from oceanic sequins and shells to metallics in every shade of green and blue. And it looks like the trend is set to make a prolonged …
Here’s a fact that should be written in stone: I was looking forward to watching Meadham Kirchhoff more than any other London Fashion Week show. They’ve altered their whole garment ethos entirely over just a year, going from angry, red-and-mint wearing models to can-caning Courtney Loves and pastel fur, glitter-coated primadonnas …. to a disco …
Hi everyone! If you’ve read my blog for quite a while now, you’ll know that I’m always one for championing rising Irish designers and boutiques when the opportunity presents itself. Today is the last day of the third Dublin Fashion Festival, a four-day event run annually that showcases the finest of up-and-coming fashion designers. I’ve …
When I received my invitation for Om Diva and Atelier 27‘s “Young Designers of the Year” event, it would be quite an understatement to say I was excited about attending. I’m sure that, by now, you all know how enamoured I am of the boutique, in every single aspect – from its unique selection of garments, …
Yesterday evening I popped into Project 51 to attend the launch of its new designer’s collection: Honor Fitzsimon’s “Monster Knit”*. Opened in August 2011, Project 51 is barely a year old yet it’s already firmly considered a unique haven for high-end, emerging Irish designers. And while the prices of some items in-store could seem premium …
What do we normally visualize when we think of graduate collections? From personal experience, fraying fabric and bizarre shapes always come to mind. Of course, I would always forgive designers that are still trying to find their feet in the design industry and perfect their techniques – but this is why a well-polished graduate collection …
(Quick pre-review note: hey guys, so sorry about the delay on this review, it took an awful lot longer to test & write than planned! Hope you enjoy ♥) Even as I sit down to write this review, I’m still dazed about the fact that Lime Crime’s Aquataenia Palette is now in my possession…! The eyeshadow palette was …
Thanks to la Festa della Repubblica tomorrow, I have a free weekend and therefore time to post! I have a ton of fabulous Kiko products ready to review that are perfect for this time of year; so because there are quite a few items, I’ve decided to divide the reviews into different parts. I’m kick-starting the …
So, here is my review for Urban Decay’s Alice in Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette (still very usable, albeit the apparent worse-for-wear exterior ). Some of you may be thinking: why post a review on something that’s sold out worldwide? However, as I mentioned before, all the eyeshadows in the palette are simply re-named versions of Urban …
I came across this stunning beauty editorial in Vogue Italia and I just had to share it with you, seeing as it embodies beauty maximalism to the full. Violet-pink lips, doll-like cheeks, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired setting…. the shoot is a real fountain of inspiration for me right now. In fact, I would just love …
This will ultimately be quite a short little post, as I’m currently warding away the final stages of a bothersome virus I picked up just after coming back from a relaxing holiday! Unless you’re particularly diligent about boosting your immune system this time of year, you’re bound to pick something up as, the closer you … Continue reading »
To say that this post is overdue would be quite an understatement; in fact, it’s probably my most requested review to date! I’ve found that any of LFÉ’s Kiko reviews are particularly popular, but many readers seem to have taken a shine to skincare ones – the Kiko skin masks being the most in-demand. I’m … Continue reading »
Last week I attended Om Diva’s annual in-store customer event, which promised to be an evening filled with festive cheer, merry drinking and enticing discounts. The music highlight was set to be a jazz trio performance by Jaime Nanci and The Blue Boys, a talented, normally-four-piece ensemble consisting (in this case) of a vocalist, keyboardist and … Continue reading »
Hi everyone! As we immerse ourselves even further into December, the ever-looming issue of Xmas shopping comes further into focus. But there’s no need to panic – even if you’re stuck in an office all day with no opportunity for hitting the stores post-work, we’re lucky enough to have a constantly-expanding world literally at our … Continue reading »
Hello everyone! If you’ve read my recent London post, you’ll know I’ve decided to keep my London Purchases article separate because – in all honesty – the amount of images present in the post could almost be overwhelming, even by my standards, if I was to include even more pics of purchased items! I ultimately held … Continue reading »
One cold, winter’s evening, I revived my fashion spirit by popping into Om Diva. For those who aren’t familiar with my previous posts detailing the Dublin-based boutique (all related articles can be found “here”), since my first proper visit to the shop back in July it has swiftly become one of my favourite places to … Continue reading »
( Topshop Oxford Circus; Tea & Custard Creams restored our lost stamina after walking countless miles; Miss Selfridge’s magical Christmas window display; Colourful Knits @ Urban Outfitters; A sweet Hallowe’en package from the South Place Hotel; Topshop’s ground floor is full-to-the-brim with coveted shoes and bargain gems; Kaleidoscopic rays shone on the Millennium Bridge) Hi guys! I can … Continue reading »
Hello everyone! It feels like an eternity has passed since I’ve found myself sitting down to write a post – in reality, it’s been almost three weeks since my last article. A good many things have happened in the meantime; I’ve been studying, working and relishing a four-day voyage to London packed with memorable encounters … Continue reading »
(Urban Decay Junkshow & Omen; Kiko Cosmetics Super Colour Mascara in 07 Azzurro) Hello everyone! So I had the initial idea of creating an “Eyes of the Day” series around a month ago when, after starting at my new college, I began receiving some lovely compliments about my eye make-up. I always enjoy experimenting with … Continue reading »
(via coolspotters.com) To carry on the trend of trying out different posts, I’ve decided to write this next new feature – celebrities wearing relatively-emerging labels adored by La Femme Éclectique. Now, some of you may think I’ve lost my marbles here (“writing about the X Factor??”) by commenting on celeb style; but I personally love to … Continue reading »
