The Essence of Essential....

Ok so Im off on holidays next week and Im sooooooooooooooooooo excited!! VEGAS BABY!!!
In preparation I just raided my under the bed summer drawer and now Im in a bit of a panic!!
Where have all the cute summer dresses, denim shorts and cute bikinis I thought I had!??
Oh wait...I didnt go away last year!! UH OH!!!
In a last desperate, fingers crossed and squinting eye resort I slowly while chewing my bottom lip checked how much money I could afford to revamp my summer wardrobe from non-existant to super amazing! Well needless to say the cash flow is not great but Im also not the type of person to walk around Vegas in something that will catch peoples attention for all the wrong reason.
I sat down after this shock to the system and wrote a list of 5 items I simply wont be able to live without this summer! What do I actually need? Then I decided to post this list for people to see! Why is it important for the world to know my shopping list you might ask?....IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!...By posting this it means that in some part of my mind conscious or unconscious it will hopefully stop me from going completely crazy when I hit the shops, buying clothes like a crazy cat lady in a pet store! :P As I will be posting what I get after my shopping trip on Wednesday, I am really hoping that I will not have to admit that after all my lecturing even I could not take my own advise! I also hope that this list will benefit some of my other friends who wont be updating their full wardrobe this summer but need help knowing what the essentials to this season are!!.....So here it goes!!.......

Essential item 1.
Denim shorts...perfect for dressing up and down. I chose these ones from the new Pixie Lott collection at lipsy as they have a beautiful sequin detail on the pocket.
Essential Item 2.
A straw visor. Call me crazy but I have seen a few glimpses of these in the past few weeks and I think they are adorable!! This one is from oasis and it is one thing that I certainly need! Its only 15euro as well!...perhaps that means I can add a sixth item to my list? OH BEHAVE!
Essential 3.
With my already slightly obsessive feeling toward harem pants I think a summer suitable pair would work their way into my wardrobe quite nicely! I tried on a pair a few weeks back in RiverIsland and have been having day dreams about them ever since. Although at first they looked a little scary all out there and intimidating on the hanger I couldnt help taking them to the fitting room. They are soooo comfortable and can be easily worn for day or night time occasions! Face your fear girls...they are defo the way forward!....and SWOOOOOON!
Essential 4.
CAGED HEELS! So casual, so sleek, so gladiator yet so much more sophisticated...need I saw more...love these ones from aldo!...this seasons summer heels are ditching last years built in platform for this thinner style sole. Comfort in the higher styles may be an issue for some...but Im not one to put comfort before beauty!Essential 5!
The final piece...a difficult choice seen as I want everything!! But I think I need the perfect Vegas dress most of all! This was the hardest thing to choose, as it will have to leave me looking...well perfect :P...I WISH!! After much browsing and severe nail biting I decided on this! The perfect LBD with a Vegas twist that just ruffles my feather....!!OKKKKK.....


Soooo! I can imagine your faces now! You may be thinking something along the lines of "how are any of these summer essentials?". They are not! But you don't need me to tell you wedges are comfortable and go with everything and a cute floral dress will suit you for a day that has multiple dress codes. I like to explore the unusual and the different...but sure all of you who know me already know that!
Love and peace....signing out till Wednesday when I will tell you what I actually got!
Kells...xx

How skinny is toooo skinny!!

Its been a while but after a fun filled shopping day in Dundrum I felt the boys needed a bit of extra loving care!! Unfortunatly my day of shopping was not for me :(. But I did get an insider look into mens fashion and what exactly is available for those gents who want to shake things up a notch!! So I had my male manacan, ready to buy, and most importantly ready to listen!!
Jeans were first on the list...
Now I get the whole skinny jean emo trend going on, but unless your tall and extremely thin guys...your more than likely NOT Russel Brand! I personally prefer the slim fit jeans...Long streamline leg, slightly looser around the thighs, and generally because they are designed to be worn long, they push up around the ankle making the illusion of them not being tooo small!!! So opting away...FAR AWAY...from the "spray on skinny" jeans at topman, we found ourselves in Urban Outfitters, very happy with their range of stock!! My favourite being a pair of "Nudie Thin Finn Super Used Grey Jean". They have plenty of ranges, but the fit is what I liked. Waaay more flattering guys! Please trust me!

We stayed away from the check shirt look as well. I get that its "the look" most guys are trying to achieve at the moment. But just because you walk into a shop and are surrounded by red, green, blue, black checks....don't think its your only option!! Perhaps don't make it an option at all! ;)
Lyle and Scott do a great range of fitted Polo t-shirts for men and their cardigans and knits are always flattering and stylish! Leather jackets if fitted properly can be a great alternative too!
Genius do a great range, and although expensive good quality leather will literally last you forever!!
So don't be afraid to look past the racks of clothes that shops like to tell you to wear and mix and match, creating a style that suits you! Nobody wants to see a forty year old man in a pair of jeans that are too small and a badly made check shirt, believe me!!

My newest obsession is military boots on guys!! DON'T pair these with loose or skinny jeans! They look best with "twist" jeans. Twist jeans literally have a twist in the seam giving a slight bow shape to the leg. This are available in most jean shops now including G Star and Topman. They look so awesome with military boots and a casual top. Im thinking long sleaved fitted t-shirt, and maybe pair up that leather jacket! Il leave you guys with my favourite look this week!! XxX


Love and Peace!!! Kells...

Have a snoodfilled day!!

Snoods are making an appearance everywhere lately and what a great style idea they are. Ive been reading about them everywhere from Vogue to the Irish Independent and simply..there just pretty cool! With our freezing Irish winters the tendency to over wrap ourselves in layers and layers is hard to resist. While this works well for a walk to the shop or bringing the dog out, we can tend to look bunged up with this unflattering bundle we have wrapped ourselves in! But now we have snoods!! Designed to be worn with day wear, evening dresses, suits and any other ensemble you pull together. To explain what a snood is...its a hybrid between a scarf and a hood. They come in all sorts of material including beautiful silks and furs and some would even make as much of a statement as a beautiful necklace! Blanket like versions are widely available from Missoni and Topshop. In celebrity world Emma Watson and Kate Bosworth have been pushing the trend. This is definitely a trendy affordable way to spice up your winter wardrobe and the snood is so versatile that it can even be introduced to your spring and autumn wardrobes!! Like i like to say....DO IT!! :P xxx

Very affordable H&M snood!!

Fendi snood looks classic under cream coat, again we see over the knee boats, fab!Burberry Prorsum snood, 700euro. Pricey but a real investment piece.
Maybe not teamed with the hat but this Burberry Snood designed for men really works on the boys!!

Its been a while...but here I am!!

Im back!! I know its been a while since my last post...sorry guys!...College work took over my life there for a short time...but here I am writing again...and theres plenty to discuss!!

Firstly, I have gona a little overboard with the shopping lately...and even got myself a pair of JIMMY CHOO'S in H&M!!! Imagine my disappointment when I turned up in Dundrum and hour after the sale started to find out all the clothes and high shoes had been sold in an hour!! I queued anyway hoping there might be something..ANYTHING left when I finally made it into the small section cornered off for Mr.Choo himself...and mow and behold about half way down the queue I spotted them!!...Jimmy Choo leather brogues!! Now of course like any other shoe fanatic I had my heart set on a towering pair of Choo stillettos but when I saw these flats I just fell in love. Mainly bacause they are soooooo unusual...with there studs, dimonte and snakeskin look...! Weird you might think, but I love anything that stands out and their boyish look have a somewhat flirty feel! The final point that made me pounce and purchase was the price! They cost me 150euro and anybody like me with a weakness for designer shoes will know how this buy was simply irresistible!!

My camera is still broken but I promise to take some pics as soon as i wear them for all to see!!!

My new favourite accessory is something that I feel I have to share...Because as simple as they may sound, gloves are often something that people have a hard time investing alot of money into! Now i'm not saying you need designer hand-warmers but a little sleakness or sparkle is something that may make the difference to a whole outfit! Whether they are sophisticated elbow lengths or just small leather charms...its the little touches to an outfit that make all the difference!! Here are some designs that I especially love, and remember never underestimate the power of accessories!!

River island love!! Also look out for these in brown animal print! Fab!
That vintage feel from Topshop!

Urban outfitters have so much to choose from! Im especially loving numers 3 and 9 above!

So now do you see theres no room for cheap itchy ugly gloves anymore!!! Style it up!!
MUAH!! XXX

High-Waisted Hottie!

The high-waisted skirt is not new to shops this year and has been very popular in the last few months. But as a recent revelation it is now being teamed with mesh tights, colourful socks, vintage looking tops and big jewelery that cant fail to catch the eye. Dressing around key pieces in your wardrobe to create different looks can be great fun. I like my clothes to look extravert and attract attention, but depending how "out-there" you want to look, it is east to draw the line at any point, to make your outfit personal! Heres some of my key favourite looks that combine the high-waisted skirt with other styles!


Play around with the look. You never know...you might just suprise yourself!

Twelve by Twelve...

...by Forever 21 has just released the coolest Autumn collection ever! I just had to put up some pics!! The items are so eclectic and vintage, I just want them all!

This is only a small taste ... the high-waisted puff ball skirt makes a huge appearance in this collection, also neutral colour laces and decorative tights.
To see more of the collection log onto http://www.forever21.com/twelve/default.asp
I promise its all fab!!!

Some pics, Paris Autumn/Winter 09..

Chanel (Think about my last post...casual looking heels!)

Dior




















Chloe


Valentino