Fashion your belt! There's a New Style Advisor Service in Jervis!

There is a new Style Advisor Service in Jervis Shopping Centre which kicked off today! This new venture is being run by fashion guru Brendan Courtney and his crafty Style Team. From today, Jervis’ resident style experts will be on hand to offer customers a 2-hour personal consultation, taking fashionistas through the latest trends and styles to suit their look. For a special occasion like a wedding or simply to invest in the perfect LBD or summer guna, this service even benefits the individual with the most attuned fashion instincts. Sometimes a little bit of guidance AKA an expert opinion is exactly what you need and will appreciate. The styling service consists of a two-hour personal consultation with one of Jervis’ resident stylists or a one-on-one consultation can also be booked with Brendan. The two stylists, Katie Grogan and Linda Conway, were hand-picked by Brendan Courtney for their experience and most importantly, their talent. Katie’s work has been featured in several Irish magazines, as well as on Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model. Linda is a dab hand at styling for television and her experience includes being a part of the styling of Vogue’s Fashion Night out in Dublin last year. She’s an expert in the field of helping people polish their look – from girls who want an injection of edge into their styling, to Mammy's who are seeking a wardrobe revival or men who can’t figure out what to wear for an interview and detest the process of shopping for clothes, they are in capable hands of stylists who have great experience under their belts!

I tried on a dress recently in a shop and I was feeling ambivalent about whether it was a good investment or I am just a magpie attracted to shiny things. The walking disco ball look can be uber- cringeworthy when done improperly. I asked the shop attendant did she think the dress suited me to which she assured me it did with wide-eyed enthusiasm. But I bought neither the enthusiasm or the frock. Realistically she is a salesperson and it is her job to convince me to make a purchase! She didn't have to give it to me straight which I always prefer. So seeing as I didn't have my sisters in tow a bit of constructive advice would have been great. Clothes are an investment, they are without fail an extension of your personality so it's always good to be sure and not impulse buy. Making an informed choice gives you way better value and mileage out of your garment! This is why I have high praise for this concept of a 'style service' available in Jervis. Especially that Brendan Courtney is at the forefront. He has an innovative vision, and a knack for engendering sparkle in his styling. His personal style is enviable.

With retailers like Forever 21, New Look, Topshop and Next there is a great pool of choice in Jervis. The personal styling service also includes a fabulous makeover at Inglot cosmetics, a Boots goody bag and free parking in Jervis Car Park so there’s no excuse for anyone not to be at the top of their style game! The fee for the styling service also includes a makeover by the make up artists at Inglot along with a goody bag packed with 'Boots' goodies! Clients can avail of free parking in Jervis Shopping Centre car-park while they get their styling and makeover completed. 

This unique service can be booked by logging on to www.jervis.ie or visiting Jervis’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jervisshoppingcentre , by filling in an application at the Courtesy Desk in Jervis, or simply by calling 01 878 5800.


Try it out Ladies! I will be venturing to Jervis to avail of the Styling Service too and I'm very excited at the prospect!

xo L

Sweeten your style with American Honey!

Fashionistas at the ready.... The American Honey Fashion Show was a little bit spectacular. The boutique 'American Honey' is located on 10 South Anne St. Dublin and is carving a path in the style stakes. All fashionistas flocked to swanky bar '37' on Dawson St at 8pm where the 'Independence Day' fashion show was about to kick off ...

 The stunning Fauve Chapman performed at the event. Her renditions were unique, and her performance of the American national anthem brought the crowd to a standstill - her voice is truly classic and beautiful. Check out her rendition of Lana Del Rey's 'Video Games' on 'The Voice'.

The uber talented songstress is also a make-up artist..

 Click here to check out Fauvie Lou Make-up on facebook

 There were yummy american style hot dogs to tuck in to along with red, white and blue cocktails. Very festive. I was really excited to see the collection as I am a lover of Jeffrey Campbells and retro glam styling, both of which 'American Honey' have to offer us style addicts. I was eagerly anticipating getting ready for the occasion for days, I went for a very 'Blair' from Gossip Girl look. I wore a matching floral blazer and high waist mini skirt teamed with a snowy blouse. I teamed bright yellow nails with the look!

Konad yellow polish

Fauve Chapman and me

A very talented friend of mine Faye Bollard was the photographer for the show and took some mesmirising snaps of clothes you will want to covet. South of the model's ankles it was all about the Jeffrey Campbells. They were a staple of the styling. I wore my black spiked Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots that might as well be sown to my feet I have worn them so much since I purchased them in New York City last February. You can pick them up in American Honey.

The styling exuded Lana Del Rey-esque glamour - from the floral headwear to the subtly sexual attire. The  models looked perfect showcasing the  'American Honey' stock. I adore Lana Del Rey - love her or hate her she has an edge and serious sass.

Lana Del Rey - style icon

Check out the 'American Honies' ;) The creme de la creme from the Irish modelling industry...

I recieved an adorable Lana Del Rey 'Lady Liberty' canvas painting at the event which I will treasure forever!

Floppy sun hats, leather jackets and bohemian chic overtook the runway that was '37'. I cannot wait to get down to American Honey and invest in some Summer staples for my wardrobe/floordrobe! See you guys there? ;)

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 Click here to check out the fabulous American Honey on facebook

Also 'American Honey' is available to purchase online via www.miinto.ie - Your online fashion shop.

xo L

I do like Mondays!!!!!!

Yesterday was a really great day. I was the photographer for a photoshoot of the brand Supercreep which was colorful, eccentric and just perfect. I did the make up artistry and interviewed brand creator Lizzie Fitzpatrick who has a very special vision for the brand. I am afraid I cannot give you a sneak preview of any photos just yet but seriously designer Lizzie was our female model accompanied by a male model and they looked amazing in their Supercreep attire. The shoot was very vintage but also had a griffiti theme as the brand is very street style! I can dish all the details this Friday ;)

You can pick up temporary tattoos in Claires Accessories from 4.95 eur.

Yesterday I used some temporary tattoos on my arm, I loved the elegant script and swallow tattoos. I am currently way too chicken to get a real tattoo. It's not the pain but the fear I would fall out of love with it! So I guess my temporary tattoo craze is too test whether my taste stands the test of time.

Sunnies on sale in Urban outfitters to 10 eur

The weather can be ridiculously changeable these days. I am travelling from Dublin to Wexford and vice versa a lot at the moment but I alway try to fling a pair of sunnies in my bag - Just in case! In Ireland these few months we all cling to the prospect of sunshine and summer wear and accessories! I love the rounded John Lennon type sunglasses but oversized. What I like about these nude ones is they blend in with your skin tone so look quite natural but have versatility.

pony necklace from Topshop sale

The Topshop sale excites me mainly due to the slashed prices on accessories! Although sales can be a bit scary. People can get very primal and grabby about what they want or 'need'. I picked up some rings and bangles but what I loved was this pony necklace. I originally thought it was a unicorn (sadly I was mistaken) but I really love it. It's big, chunky, random and bang on trend. Statement Jewellery will also be very popular next season and have a long life span if you care for them.

'Brave' - a must see Summer film

I am very excited to see the new 3D film 'Brave'. I love cute films and this seems to have a very loveable 'Shrek' vibe about it. Also the three red haired children are the cutest things I have ever seen. A reason alone to check it out!

Very excited for this event

I am covering the American Honey fashion show tomorrow and I am eagerly anticipating it. The 4th of July Fashion Parade at 37 Dawson Street is sure to be fantastic. With SoCal brands Haute Hippie, Black Halo, Jeffrey Campbell and more in the "upstairs" store VAT FREE! Loving that. I adore Jeffrey Campbell Shoes since my trip to NY in February. Spot Prizes featuring gorgeous clothes, shoes and much more. I am super happy to attend Independence Day with American Honey!

xo L

Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes call it a day!

Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise after five years of marriage. This was Cruise's third marriage; he was previously married to Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman, with whom he adopted two children. Why do celebrity couples never seem to last? And it's weird because just days ago Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp broke up. Very sad about 'Tomkat' especially as they have a beautiful daughter together - Suri. Custody battles can get very ugly.

"This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family," according to Katie Holmes attorney Jonathan Wolfe, "Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest."


Cruise started dating Holmes, 16 years younger, in early 2005, following the end of his three-year relationship with Penelope Cruz and her engagement to Chris Klein. By early May, he was doing trampling Oprah Winfrey’s couch in the name of romance and love, and in June, he proposed at the Eiffel Tower. Several months later Holmes was expecting their first child, Suri, and they married in November 2006 in Italy. It all happened very fast.

 Are you shocked or sad that they have broken up? 

xo L

Meet me in Bleecker St? You know you want to!

Bleecker St Cafe Bar is an absolute haven. Located on Dorset St, it is conveniently in the heart of Dublin City. It has yummy food to sink your teeth into and the best cocktails in town to wash them down with. A personal favorite is the fajitas with guacamole accompanied by their in-house fruity cosmopolitans. Heaven!! It is the perfect place for a lunchtime rendezvous, a romantic date, catch up with a friend or for a family event or anniversary. There is an intimacy with dining in Bleecker St as it is really cosy and inviting - You literally won't want to leave.

There is great Live music and a vibrant buzz in Bleecker St. One of the best things about the venue is that regardless of where you're from or what time of the day or night you drop in it feels like your local. It has that really effortlessly trendy but homely feel. The staff are really welcoming and the service is very efficient. Bleecker St music cafe is known to be great craic. It has an avid following online and is becoming very popular through plenty of praise from those who like fine dining, live music and a touch of class with their night out.

In the last week or so I have been there twice. I am a stage five stalker! I just love it there. Last Saturday night I was there at 8.00pm in the evening until late for dinner and cocktails followed by a night of brilliant music from The Jigsaw Jam, Keith O' Brien and Ciara Ashmore. It was brilliant. I have been a fan of the Jigsaw Jam for a while now they played a beautiful set that included an acoustic version of 'Titanium' by Sia. It was really haunting. A guarantee with Bleecker St. Cafe Bar is great music on a Saturday night.

After the Red Hot Chili Peppers gig in Croke Park last Tuesday I was excited to drop in to Bleecker St for some tayto, drinks and a round of the jukebox! On a Tuesday night it still had something special to offer. I fully recommend you check out this place for yourself! You won't be disappointed. Whether you want a to watch the match, sip on a nice coffee or a beer, a Sunday roast or a sandwich in a chilled atmosphere you are on to a winner. It's worth experiencing for yourself.


Click here to check out Bleecker St Cafe Bar on Facebook !


You can also find Bleecker St Cafe Bar on twitter: @BleeckerStCafe

xo L

Harvey Nichols announces Paula Reed as Group Fashion Director

Harvey Nichols announced today that Paula Reed has been appointed as Group Fashion Director, with effect from September 21st 2012. Oooh exciting! As current Fashion Director of glossy UK magazine Grazia this savvy fashion Queen knows her way around the hottest womenswear, menswear and accessories. Paula will step down as Style Director for Grazia magazine where, since its launch in 2005, she has played a key part in creating the UK’s first weekly glossy magazine and developing its flavored fashion editorial tone.

Paula Reed will be reporting to Harvey Nichols Chief Executive, Joseph Wan, who praised the appointment by divulging that: 


“I am delighted that Paula is joining the senior management team here at Harvey Nichols, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained in a number of Fashion Director roles across key fashion titles including, The Sunday Times, Harpers & Queen, InStyle UK and Grazia as well as relationships she has formed in the fashion industry that go back over twenty years. Her broad experience in fashion complements what Harvey Nichols represents, from the most exclusive luxury brands to the more accessible levels of fashion.”

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xo L

Spice Girls announce new musical 'Viva Forever'

I loved the Spice Girls when I was little, I think everyone did. The songs, their crazy style - you were either baby, sporty, scary, posh or ginger spice! They sold over 75 million albums in their time and made a huge profit off their successful reunion tour. The girls came together yesterday to announce their new musical 'Viva Forever'.

“Sixteen years ago when we were writing the words ‘zig-a-zig-ah,’ we could never have imagined they would be in a West End show.....’’ - Geri Halliwell

I preferred when the Spice girls were this out there and crazy but alas they are all grown up. Although Emma Bunton hasn't aged a day!!!

Producers have divulged that the stage show “Viva Forever’’ isn’t a biography of the band, but there are plenty of real-life resonances for the 1990s “Girl Power’’ group in its tale of female empowerment and friendship tested by fame. The show opens in London in December. ( I really want to go!!!)
“We’re going to be introducing a whole new generation to ‘Girl Power,’’ said Victoria Beckham, who attended a media launch alongside Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown ― also known as Baby, Ginger, Sporty and Scary Spice.

The girls are all looking amazing at the moment - especially Mel C!

What do you think? Would you be eager to go see the 'Viva Forever' musical?

xo L

A new Summer hair & beauty look for work and play!

I became sick of long beachy waves on a night out when I wear my hair down and long, I'm sure many other girls find the maintenance for the night is a nuisance if you are trying to dance or have a few drinks and let loose. My biggest problem is bringing a hair brush out with me. It is officially my nemesis. The more mojitos I have the bigger my hair gets every time I leave the bathroom. So my hangover can easily be measured the next day by how three-dimensional my hair is! Therefore I have made a habit of slicking my hair up into a high sleek ponytail. This look is simple and stylish. It is also very convenient because it only takes five minutes maximum and your hair is perfect.

When I'm working an event or going to do an interview I know my hair will stay where I put it which is a big plus. When I was working at the Strawberry Fest as a reporter doing radio interviews even though there was drizzle and wet weather I didn't have to fix my hair once. Which was handy because I had no access to a mirror in my press cabin! But also I knew that I wouldn't have crazy windswept hair in pictures. A ponytail can be professional or party- style depending on your make-up.

Me and Rebecca Creighton - For interviews I usually go pale with a red lip and lashings of mascara and lash inserts, loving Rebecca's style and make up here it is really 80's - she is like the 'fresh princess of Bel Air' !!

For a night out I go matte tanned and frame my eyes with purple Kohl pencil and do a candy/nude lip 

On a night out I love to wear playsuits, statement jewelry, wear my hair off my face and go for intense dark smoky eye make up - My look for work and play is quite different most of the time

My trusty hair stayed in place on site 11 hours later as I worked on the radio show :-)

My outfit for Sunday of Strawberry Fest weekend - If your hair is not long enough for a high ponytail pick an extension up in Hairspray - they are really chic and glamorous!

My Vivienne Westwood wellies were my wardrobe staple for the weekend. I have had them for two years and I love them so much. Aslan, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily and Status Quo commented that they really liked them much to my amusement and excitement! On the Sunday of the Strawberry Fest weekend I teamed them with my vintage Levis boyfriend style denim jacket with shoulder spikes, floral print Topshop leggings and a Rihanna t- shirt.

Me and Bressie

Try out the ponytail look guys! I swear you will love the handiness of it - We can all be afraid of not having our locks framing your face but it's better to give your face some breathing space! ;) Add some smoky eye make up and a nude lip and you are ready to hit the town!

xo L

Prometheus is horrifically fantastic!

I went to the cinema to see 'Prometheus' and I didn't really know what to expect. I knew it was a sci fi film about Aliens, there was a mountain of hype around it and that Michael Fassbender is the robot in it. A reason alone to go and see it. Basically... A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Prometheus is directed by Ridley Scott. It is without doubt the big Summer Blockbuster. Even the harshest film critics are singing it's praises - no mean feat.

It was magnificent. I am not going to say too much because I hate reading reviews that dish out all the best bits, but to sum the film up I would call it a bad-ass Avatar with more violence and without the neon pretty Pandora setting. Instead grit and darkness create a more aesthetic believable plain - it pulls away the idea of Aliens looking your friendly neighborhood ET. In saying that this film is not for the faint hearted.

I watched Prometheus in Cineworld in Dublin and I felt the need to indulge in their heavenly ice cream. With my Ben and Jerry's core sundae I received a complementary shovel spoon.

I don't know which was more grotesque - the scariness on screen or my date watching me shovel ice-cream in to my mouth! Very attractive. At one stage I jumped and spilt caramel on myself. Prometheus is sneaky like that - serious jumpy moments. I had popcorn down my back from the couple behind me jumping and shrieking. I was lucky enough to interview the handsome Michael Fassbender @ the IFTA's in February. He talked about sexy racy fight scenes and much more... He picks such versatile roles from a Spartan in war movie '300' to a spy in 'Inglorious Bastards'. The prodigy is without dispute Ireland's best export!!!


 Check out the radio interview :

Click here to listen to an EXCLUSIVE interview with Prometheus actor Michael Fassbender

'Prometheus' is now in theatres!! Go check it out - You won't be disappointed.

xo L