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The Fabulous Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

The Fabulous Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, a beautiful four star hotel down near Clonakilty, West Cork, is probably one of my favourite spots to get away to. It’s the ultimate weekend trip down the country, whether it’s with family or solo. The kids love it, I […]

London Fashion Week: Halpern Spring 2018

London Fashion Week: Halpern Spring 2018

Michael Halpern put on a stellar runway with his ambitious ready-to-wear collection of shimmering galaxy fabrics, animal patterns (I’m talking sequined cheetah print here) and a range of shapes, with dresses, pantsuits and jackets on display.     Sheer and solid fabrics played peek-a-boo with […]

London Fashion Week: Tommy Hilfiger A/W 17

London Fashion Week: Tommy Hilfiger A/W 17

  The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm was the perfect venue for Hilfiger’s A/W17, because this was no ordinary catwalk – this was a TommyNow Rock Circus runway SHOW. Show is the key word. Inspired by the rock circuses of legends like The Rolling Stones, Hilfiger […]

London Fashion Week: Emporio Armani S/S18

London Fashion Week: Emporio Armani S/S18

Usually showcased in Milan, Emporio Armani brought itself to the London scene last week, fully embracing its place as the younger, more accessible sibling to Armani’s signature label.   It was Italian taste meets London edge, with a runway of pastels, embellishments, silks and sheers, […]

New York Fashion Week: Public School Spring 18

New York Fashion Week: Public School Spring 18

With an aesthetic that toes the line between street style and high-fashion, Public School designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne were inspired by the idea of immigrants coming to the US and their lives there, for their Spring 18 collection.     You can see in […]

New York Fashion Week: Bibhu Mohapatra SS18

New York Fashion Week: Bibhu Mohapatra SS18

Even though his clothes haven’t quite hit Ireland with the same ferocity as elsewhere yet, it’s going to be the name on everyone’s lips soon enough – Bibhu (pronounced Bip-oo). I was so thrilled to have experienced this show, because I wasn’t sure what to […]

New York Fashion Week: Kate Spade SS18

New York Fashion Week: Kate Spade SS18

So, yesterday I spent a stunning morning enjoying the Kate Spade SS18 show at New York Fashion Week! As the brand was celebrating its 25th anniversary, I knew it was going to be quite the occasion. The show itself took place at the Grand Central Oyster […]

New York Fashion Week: Brandon Maxwell SS18

New York Fashion Week: Brandon Maxwell SS18

Another exciting fashion week affair was the Brandon Maxwell runway! Stunning gowns and a white base palette made for a standout display, and Karlie Kloss was the absolute star of the moment when she closed the show!   MAC were back in action here, creating […]

My Stay at the Incomparable Claridge’s

My Stay at the Incomparable Claridge’s

There are not enough words in the world to describe the incredible Claridge’s Hotel, Mayfair. When Diane Von Furstenburg herself is a longstanding guest, you know that stars have aligned to some regard in bringing us this Art Deco palace.   Before looking at the […]