Missguided Must-Haves

Yay! Bank holiday! Hope you all had a nice, safe weekend. I've spent today browsing through websites in search of an outfit for a few upcoming events. I've heard from a few people that Missguided was amazing and that it was worth a look, so I did. OH MY GOD. I want everything on it. They have such a large variety of colours, styles, cuts and trends. They have a tonne of accessories too. I think I must have spent about two hours going through all their stuff and I saved a few things to put on my Missguided wishlist. The prices aren't too bad either when you compare them to the like of River Island. So here's a quick gawk at the few.......(many) items I have put on my wishlist :P

My Missguided Wishlist

                       

 Click HERE to be directed to their website!

Hope you find something to treat yourself with!

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Love/Hate, Hate/Love

Happy Friday to you all! Any upcoming festivities for this St. Patrick's weekend? Will you be daring enough to paint the town green or play it all down. I got my subject for this post from Paddy's day. I use to love going into town for the parade and then strutting up to Eyre Square to meet nearly everyone from all the schools around Galway (going to the square meant you were cool, back in second year....). Anyways, as the years have gone by, so has my interest in the day itself. Have you ever had anything you loved then ended up getting sick of it? Or has it been the opposite where you thought you hated something then started coming round to ADORE it? 

Hate/Love
On a fashion note, I once hated skirts. I know right? Me, hating skirts? It's unheard of these days. My classmates would laugh right now because I wear a skirt of some sort to college every single day. Pants scare me now :P I think that skirts are so feminine and there are so many things you can do to change it up into a completely different outfit. You can sometimes even create the illusion that it's a dress. Skirts make me feel like a woman and I feel pretty in them. The one downer is my current living situation. I live on the coast in the west of Ireland where it is constantly windy (I've flashed more people than I'd care to admit). For any skirt girls out there like myself, River Island and New Look are amazing for them. They have cool patterns too ;) River Island are a bit steep in prices but the quality of the skirts are impeccable. I'm still wearing one that I bought back in September. It basically lives in the washing machine but it's still going strong.

Other things I use to hate but now love: Wearing my hair up, fur coats, soup, lipstick, Transformers.........

This is my best friend right here :P

Love/Hate

I use to live in boyfriend cadi's when they first hit the rails back when I was in 3rd year. You could throw it on over a top and leggings. Add a pair of UGG boots and you had an outfit. These days, I CANNOT UNDERSTAND THEM. I get it if your a mammy of like four kids but when your young and able to get away with bold choices, why not make an effort!?! Maybe I'm bias because of being a Fashion student but I would have thought that everyone my age would want to experiment and take chances when it came to dressing themselves. Anyone can throw on a cardigan! I just don't think that they have any personality whatsoever. BE ADVENTUROUS!

Other things I use to love but now hate: Meringues, jeans, hairbands.

And just a quick shout out about another trend that, unfortunately, is still sweeping the nation: To all you secondary schoolers out there. Stop wearing your hair on your forehead..... you will never be a unicorn.

Much Love and have an eventful weekend,

Shannon.

xoxo

Styling Gig #1

Hello my lovelies. Well it's all happening lately. Between getting ready for the end of year show, finding outfits for both that and the Innovation awards, searching for a job and on top of all that, being asked to style, choreograph and be the photographer on a shoot for a Vintage shop called "Love Vintage" that is based out in Clifden. 

It really was a "stumble upon" experience. I was up there over the weekend visiting some family friends and we were just strolling about the tiny town. Of course once I saw "vintage" imprinted on a small building, I ran to it like a fish to water. It was in the midst of all these touristy shops and cafes. I went in and immediately spotted this gorgeous 1940's strapless wedding dress. It really was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. Who needs kids when you have a dress like that!?! I nearly died when the shop owner told me it was only €120!! We got chatting and she started asking me about my course and my plans for the future. She got so excited when I told her I was a fashion student and told me that she was interested in making a bit of an ad campaign for her shop. that's when she asked me if I would be interested in styling and photographing the entire thing. I felt like I was going to throw up rainbows (< If that's not excitement then I don't know what is). Obviously I said yes!

Since then we've been in contact and talking about the concept, model, makeup, props, dates, etc. I'm so so excited to work with Carolanne Joyce (shop owner). She was so bubbly and helpful. Will keep you all updated on the process of course! But for now, here are some snipits of the shop. Enjoy!

Click on the link below to read Carolanne's interview with RTE Fashion.

https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/fashion/best-of-irish/2012/0221/291640-shop-alert-love-vintage/

Much Love, 

Shannon.

xoxo

Model of the Moment

Have you heard of Cara Delevinge? Well if you haven't then it's time to get out from under your rock and get a life.... and a computer. Born and raised in Britain, this 20 year old bombshell is the most demanded model of this years Autumn/ Winter 2013 fashion season. She was even asked to take part in 2012's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! Look at what sh'e done already. Some say she's the next Kate Moss. What do you think? 

Her catwalk face gives you the impression that  she's this hardcore badass but in reality, she's a bubbly and loving person who's doing something that she loves and I say, YOU GO GIRLIE!

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Baroque Beauties Collection 2013

This is my latest collection that was inspired by Paris. My final dress design for the end of year fashion show was inspired by Dior. I am in love with the "New Look" shape and decided to make it more modern in my own way. The theme is travel and I thank the city of Paris for inspiring me to create this. Will have more pictures of my experience actually making the dress. Wish me luck! <3

This is my end of year dress design :D

I appreciate your support.

Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo

Where there's a will....... There's a Hathaway.

Now that the award season is over, I took the time to review the style of all the celebrities. I've decided that Anne Hathaway knocked it out of the park for me this year. She's gone from innocent little princess to a powerful leader in film and fashion. Her contribution to film is one that will go down in history and let's not forget about her contribution to fashion. Since meeting Valentino back in 2006, while filming The Devil Wears Prada, her fashion style has been so influential. Whether its dressing for a walk around town or the red carpet, Hathaway manages to keep it diverse and on trend. She's played with dramatic ensembles in the past but since getting her simple and sophisticated new "do", Hathaway has picked the most perfect outfits to match her new persona. Here's a quick look at her red carpet and street style choices of 2013.

Red Carpet

Street Style

Much Love.

Shannon

xoxo