Most Improved Celebrity

Miley Cyrus

There is no doubt that this starlet's new "do" has received a serious amount of mixed opinions since chopping all her locks off. Personally, I think that Miss Miley has made huge steps to recovering from her fashion no no's that were exposed to us all in 2011 and a few times in 2012. Hair plays a huge part of any outfit and I think that this new style is fun, age appropriate and different. Her edgy "good girl gone bad" look has also improved immensely! Her everyday style is casual but she always adds some sort of statement piece or accessory to make it her own. Her dress sense for award ceremonies and different events has gone onto receiving extremely positive feedback. My favourite look so far has got to be the one from 2012's VMA's. This low cut cocktail dress ,by Pucci, was a nice change and hugged her in all the right places. I hope that she continues to improve and avoids going back to the dark side of fashion don'ts!

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Bows by SJD

Here are a few examples of the beautiful bows hand made by my wonderful friend Sarah Jane Devaney. She is a fashion design student based in Galway and the word "talent" is an understatement when it comes to describing just how gifted she is when it comes to creativity. She takes requests and sells them fairly cheap. Each of them are hand made and one of a kind. Leave me a comment or mail if you are interested in purchasing any bows and I will pass you on to the designer herself.

Shannon

xoxo

2013's Hopeful Hotties

Born and raised in Middlesbrough, England, James Arthur is most definitely one to look out for in 2013. His unique voice, personality and style are what shot him to the top during 2012's X Factor. His single "Impossible" has become the fastest selling X Factor winners single so far. Needless to say his bad boy dress sense is up to standard. My guess is that mummy dearest stopped picking up his outfits a long time ago. I have high hopes for this little munchkin and now that he's been linked to working with Adele's producer, 2013 looks to be an interesting and full year for this lad.

This fresh faced female has been crawling out from under her big sisters shadow for a while now. Elle Fanning, little sister of the world famous Dakota Fanning, shot to fame in JJ, Abrams's sci-fi blockbuster Super 8 in 2011. This girl has developed a name for herself when it comes to young teenage fashion. Her dress choices for the red carpet are both age appropriate and sophisticated. Her day-to-day style is also always on trend and comfortable. Now that she's developed a name for herself independently and been awarded best dressed teen of 2012, I think its fair to say that 2013 will be five times more eventful for this tween sensation.

Making it big with her band "No Doubt" in the late 1980's, Gwen Stefani remains a fantastic singer, songwriter and fashion designer. This hot mamma is no new face to us but after having two kids and taking a break from the public life in LA, she's ready for a comeback. Gwen Stefani has always been a huge style icon of mine and has always made everything her own (Sometimes not for the better. Need I remind you of the electric blue hair and matching fluffy bikini top at the 1998 MTV Awards?). Gwen has gone on to do it all right since then whether it's dressing for a sophisticated mummy on the move look or an edgy stage outfit.

Her fashion line L.A.M.B was introduced back in 2004 which is influenced by many fashions from different cultures. Since then, Stefani has rejoined "No Doubt" and their comeback tour is due to take place in 2013. This fashion and music mogul will hit it big this year. I just know it!

Well that's all from me on the "newbies" and "oldies" front. I am so so excited to see what these guys bring this year in music, films and fashion. Thank you all again to the people who have been viewing my blog. It's been less than 2 weeks since I started it and I've received 437 views! Some of them from the UK, US and Germany so thank you all!

Shannon
xoxo

Love Bomb

These are a few pieces from my last design project back in October. Working on a new one at the minute so hopefully I'll have something exciting for you guys soon. I really do love designing (for those of you who do not know me). I don't find it stressful or rushed when we're given a brief. I guess that's just having the luxury to do something that you truly love. I just gotta keep dreaming big and maybe someday my dream will become a reality.

Fabulous vintage looking coat from awear. Was €80 now

 down to €30. Delighted with my life!!! How has your sales

 experience been this year?

It's Time to Look Forward

Happy New Year everyone! Well, here we go again. Another year, another hectic week of bargain hunting. I don't know about you guys but after witnessing the horror of early morning shoppers on St. Stephens day, I stayed away from the sales and I am awaiting patiently for this season's new looks to make their debut.

                   

A lot of people these days suffer from the "January blues" with this so called recession and all. After the season of good will to all men, lets face it lads, we're all broke. We all find ourselves doing whatever we can to add a bit of cash to the piggy bank whether it's reluctantly washing daddy's car or trying to convince the neighbours to go out and leave their child with you. Sometimes I tend to get a bit down during the first week of January but knowing that there's some serious retail therapy approaching lifts me right back up again. I'm very much looking forward to the new looks that will be brought to us by River Island, Topshop, Awear, Vero Moda and even the good old Penneys. These guys served me well last year and I am seriously anticipating what they will have on offer this year. Let's not forget about the student discounts either!

So guys, what are you looking forward to this year? You may choose to renew your wardrobe, develop a brand new personal style or just keep it cool, sit back and look forward. And let us not forget, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Shannon

xoxo