New Years Party Wear

So now that the Christmas prep is over, it's time to look forward to celebrating the New Year along with the little things in between. If you're looking for something cheap, dressy and fun, these websites are the ones for you. I think that boohoo is great for buying a quick last minute outfit and they have some beautiful pieces for this season. It's the same with missguided. They may be a tad more expensive but it's still great value for money. Here are my favourite pieces from this season's collections!

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Guess Who's One!?!?

Hello you lovely lot!!! Yes, you have guessed it. Today my blog turned one! I'm not going to lie, when I first started my blog on tumblr, I wasn't expecting it to turn into this. I wasn't even completely sure what a blog was!

So to begin, my blogging journey began exactly one year ago today. I was with my best friend and we were on YouTube (as usual) when I started talking about blogging. She's always been really good with computers in comparison to me who is more or less clueless and can just manage turning it on...... So she helped me figure it all out. Coming up with the name was a challenge to say the least. I wanted something that echoed my taste but without being too long. And then, The Edge of Glamour was born. I am a giant fan of Gaga's old work and after tweaking the title, we came up with this. I've always loved the glamorous life but I like to mix it up a bit as well. I love skulls, crosses, etc but I'm a pink and glitter lover too. And so it began....

So much has happened in the last year that I wouldn't have believed if someone had told me last September. I've styled shoots, been in a fashion show, had opportunities to go to blogger events and so on. I'm nearly at 500 likes on my Facebook page which I still find hard to believe. The fact that so many of you have willingly clicked that button to support me still phases me. You guys are my inspiration and you have made it possible for me to do all the amazing things that I have had the chance to do. There's so much more happening in the New Year. I'll be speaking at a fashion show about the importance of inner beauty and different body shapes. And I'm hoping to get my own YouTube channel up and running (I'm still teaching myself how to edit). I also have a few other things in the pot!

So lastly, I just want to say a gigantic thank you! I honestly cannot believe that you have all chosen to support me. I'm aiming for 2014 to be bigger and better. I'm also hoping to do more giveaways. You guys deserve everything in the world for your kindness and support. I'd also love to give a huge thank you to all the other bloggers out there for your continuous support and love. You guys inspire me everyday and give me with will to do better. I look up to so many of you and I am so lucky to have been able to share this experience with friends.  I love you all and here's to the next year! 

2013's Best Bits

I have so much love for you!

Shannon.

xoxo

Christmas Wish List

Only a few more sleeps until Christmas!!!! WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Oh I am so excited. To be honest, I love the build up to Christmas much more than the actual day itself. I haven't asked for anything this year but my parents were ever so kind so offer some funds so that I can save to get the Marc Jacobs bag that I babble on about all the time. I go in 2-3 times a week to visit it and to sort of remind the sales assistants that I will NEVER leave until I walk out with the bag in my hands. Yes, it is rather sad but it brings me inner peace knowing that it's still there. 

MOVING ON! I'm a bits and pieces kind of girl. I'd rather receive a load of cheap little bits rather than one huge expensive gadget (unless I needed it of course). This year has been killer for bits and bobs. Here's what I would love in my stocking this year: 

Just so you can see what I've been lusting over :P

1. The September Issue available on Amazon // 2. Quilted boots from boohoo.com // 3. Benefit Gift Set available in Cara Pharmacy // 4. Gingerbread Jumper available in Topshop // 5. Animal Print slippers available in River Island // 6. No7 Illuminate Mirror available in Boots // 7. Jewel Embellished jumper available in Topshop //
8. Floral fairy lights available in Urban Outfitters // 9. Alexa Chung IT book available in all book stores //
10. Sleep in rollers available in River Island

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo 

Outfit Post: Sparkle

Hello everyone! Yes I know I've been absent this month but I had a load of assignments to do but now they're all done! YEEEEOOOWWWW!!! I haven't really had the chance to start getting in the Christmas Spirit with work and college but I am holidays this weekend so why not now? I also kicked off the season of good will by giving away a €30 Penneys voucher that was won by the lovely Aoife Fitzgerald from Limerick. Congrats girly and happy shopping!

I went to the Twelve in Barna on last night for a Christmas meal with my best friend Jean and my other childhood friend, Jessica. We all went to the same primary school then Jean and I attended the same secondary school. I feel blessed that I can still say the bond between all of us is still just as strong. We then went back to Jean's to continue our annual tradition of watching the Grinch. It's a classic!

I was on boohoo.com two weeks ago and managed to bag this beauty for just €22.50 including P&P. They were having a 25% discount on everything for the day and I was in dire need of something sparkly!! Here's what I wore with it <3

Dress boohoo.com // Bag River Island // Necklace Dorothy Perkins // Boots boohoo.com

I also got some lovely Christmas nails done yesterday by the lovely Editha from Gel Nails Galway <3

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Room and Wardrobe Tour!

Hi guys!!! So sorry for my absense lately. I've had things do be doing that took up and incredible amount of to time but I am back and ready to rumble! So to start off the first of what will be many posts, I thought I'd to a room and wardrobe tour! It's obvious that I am a complete shopaholic (which is why I require TWO wardrobes) but I also buy things that I know I won't wear but may use in a shoot or something. I also tidied my room so I thought I'd capture it before it goes to hell, again...

Bathroom

I will admit to being a bit of a hoarder :P I just LOVE stuff! And I'm always afraid that I'll throw out something I might need one day. That explains the two rooms! 

To see a tour of the spare room which has been converted into my own little studio, click on the video below. Some of my college work from last year is featured too if you're interested.

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Shoot No.2 "Free"

Hi guys! So for those of you who keep an eye on my blog Facebook page, you would have known that I coordinated and styled a photoshoot a couple of weeks ago as apart of a college project. I had a lot of fun and had an amazing team. 

The shoot was inspired by a stylist called Isabella Blow. She was the woman who discovered Alexander McQueen and Philip Tracy. She was once asked, "what is Alexander McQueen", she responded, "He's a wild bird with a good silhouette. You see, bird's have movement, they have freedom, they're wild, they're free. They don't have to be responsible to anything other than their great technical ability to fly and I think he makes clothes fly." This is a quote that I was inspired by after watching a documentary on the relationship between herself and McQueen (linked below). I was also inspired by one of Isabella's photo's where she is wearing wings on her head. I thought the two tied in nicely together. 

So just a big thank you to everyone involved. You were all fantastic and I really wouldn't have been able to capture this whole thing without you <3

Stylist/Coordinator: Shannon Barry (myself)

Photographer: Lisa Griffin

Model: Cliodhna Marshall

MUA: Becky Connolly

Lisa's Page>>https://www.facebook.com/LisaGriffinPhotography?fref=ts

McQueen and I

Behind the Scenes

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Temp X-Mas Jobs

Hello beauties <3 So it's no secret that not only is it the season to be jolly, it's the season to start an X-Mas temp job. What's that you ask? Well for those of you who don't know, it's a temporary job that you get for the Christmas period. I had one last year in River Island (which was also my first time working in retail). I know that when I went in, I was extremely nervous because I knew that it would be mayhem and I was unsure about how well I would do considering that I had never worked in retail. So to help those of you who have jobs, I have written up a bit of a survival guide and for those of you who have left it until now, here's what to do next year.

1. When to Apply

Just because it's a CHRISTMAS job does not mean that you wait until December to start applying. You would want to be looking between the end of October and beginning of November. Chances are that you'll be starting at the end of November so there's no time for dilly dallying about. It's not just a case of handing around CV's once, you have to do it consistently. You need to annoy and pester people even if it means that they'll remember your face. I also made a point of applying to everything online every single night during the week. If you want it, you've got to work for it.

2. Take it Seriously

If you get called for an interview, don't just go in with a casual approach because it's a temporary position. This interview will determine whether they'll consider keeping you on afterwards or giving you your P45. Dress smartly, be polite and make sure that they remember you.

3. Go in with a "can do" Attitude

Hooray you've been hired! Now it's time to get to work. Yes I know it's the Christmas season which is PEAK time for retail stores and it is going to be packed! The floor is like a battlefield and you're bang smack in the middle of it. Freaking out and letting the small things get to you will only make you weak and edgy. Ignore what any rude customers might say to you and if you don't understand something, ask for help. 

4. NEVER let your feelings get the better of you

It's Christmas. People are stressed, broke and leaving it last minute to buy gifts. You will always get that one customer who is going to take their anger and frustration out on you. The key is to remain calm and not to get hot headed. You want to show your supervisors that you can handle a kick or two while still maintaining a friendly face. Be thick skinned and do not take anything that an angry customer has to say too personally.

5. Remain calm during the St. Stephens Day Sale

I'm not going to lie, I can still smell the scents from that day. Any they're not good ones. It is shocking to see some people standing outside the doors at 5am ready to grab what they came for. Yes it's early and I know you've been working hard, but do not back down now! As soon as those doors open at 6am, it will be your responsibility to keep your department organised and under control. Use your cop on and make sure there are no safety hazards (hangers on the floor, an empty rail that is easily missed, liquid that someone could slip on). Even though it's early and no one cares if you're there or not, it's still your job to be pleasant, approachable and chatty.

Hopefully this quick guide will help some of you and best of luck if you got a temp job!!!

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo