Cannes Film Festival is upon us once again, and while it may be all about the movies, we're all pretty interested in the style.
The celebs were out in force last night to open the festival, and there were more than a few show-stopping dresses on parade.
Emily Ratajowski
Fan Bing Bing
Sara Sampaio
Lily Rose Depp
Elle Fanning
Bella Hadid
Hailey Baldwin
Deepika Padukone
Feeling like you have nothing to wear tonight?
Never fear, we've put together a selection of gorge style pieces that are available in store right now, so hop on that bus to town and do some last minute shopping before hitting the town tonight.
Left to right: Zara playsuit €39.95
Zara flounce top €25.95
Zara palm leaf heels €79.95
Zara skirt €29.95
Left to right: H&M ruffled top €24,99
H&M denim jacket €44.99
H&M skirt €24.99
H&M playsuit €22.99
Left to right: Penneys crop top €9.00
Penneys jumpsuit €20.00
Penneys Mesh dress €14.00
Penneys heels €14.00
River Island lace up top €33.00
River Island floral crop top €40.00
River Island khaki heels €45.00
River Island fishnet top €35.00
Left to right: Bershka gingham playsuit €24.00
Bershka ring detail top €12.99
Bershka embroidered dress €27.99
Bershka bralette €12.99
Left to right: Topshop blue dress €40.00
Topshop lace-up skirt €46.00
Topshop pink lace dress €52.00
Topshop playsuit €44.00
Every city has a handful of unique destinations which appeal to die-hard fashionistas who know that bang for your buck is still possible even at designer label level.
And Dublin’s comes in the shape of Designer Exchange on Dawson Street.
Having opened its doors in 2012, the store, which is a veritable haven for handbag-lovers, has a philosophy which encourages the consumer to look at their designer purchase from a different perspective.
Instead of committing themselves to a lifelong investment in Chanel, Birkin or Vuitton, customers can – if they choose – trade their purchase back at a later date.
So, let’s say you buy a bag for €1,000 that probably cost €1,800 brand new. If you decide after a year that you want to trade it back to Designer Exchange , they then give you, for example, €600 for it.
You use the €600 against your next purchase, therefore your first purchase only cost you €400 for a full year of use.
And yes ladies, that boils down to €33 per month or €8 a week!
Speaking our language, owner, Paddy Coughlan, says: “A bag is for everyone, but 10 inch stilettos aren’t. A bag or accessory no longer just completes a look, a look can be built around it.”
“I’ve heard ladies say that they like to wear a colour, but they love to wear a particular bag.”
“I love the joy I see when we make it possible for a lady to get her dream bag, something she may have thought unattainable until she could take part in our instalment plan and/or part exchange.”
Interestingly, over 60 per cent of Designer Exchanges sales come via posts on Facebook, with many items snapped up within minutes of them hitting the store’s social media platforms.
And we may be responsible for more than a few…
As part of a collaboration known as The Textile Project, students from the National College of Art and Design have seen their creations hit the shelves of Ireland's most luxurious department store this week.
Tasked with creating beautiful, colourful and printed fabrics, twenty students from the college rose to the challenge, with two of the patterns ultimately used to create a limited edition silk scarf and candle wrap.
The scarf has been produced in Ireland by CREATE alumni Sara O’Neill while the exclusive wrap decorates a White Pomegranate scented candle which has been produced by Max Benjamin in Enniskerry.
Inspired by everything from the distillers press in the NCAD to the changing profile of the Dublin skyline, the students also saw their prints adorn the iconic Brown Thomas shopping bag.
Truly impressed by the students' creations, John Redmond, the Creative Director of the Brown Thomas said: "The brief was to work with the 2nd year students to embrace colour, pattern and textures in their design and we feel the work that the students have delivered has far exceeded all our expectations."
"What’s really exciting about this, collaboration is that we have developed two products that will be sold instore – a limited edition candle and silk scarf using these beautiful vibrant prints!”
"This project provides an opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation and skills that NCAD students acquire and develop during their studies," added Angela Kelly, Head of Design for Body and Environment at NCAD.
The products are on sale until stock lasts and the exhibition runs until June 14, so if you want to support Ireland's next generation of designers, you know what to do!
This weather is making us beyond excited for summer, and we're thinking that it might be time to sort out our summer wardrobes.
We're looking for transitional pieces that can stand the test of time during the changeable Irish summer, and luckily Zaras' latest high street drop has plenty of pieces that tick all the boxes.
From festival worthy kimonos and embroidered denim to crossover work blouses and statement earrings, here are 10 of our top picks:
Skort, €25.95, Kimono €59.95, Top €15.95, Earrings €12.95
Ruffled dress €29.95, Embroidered Denim Jacket €69.95
Embroidered Kimono €39.95, Blue Top €25.95, Pom-pom Handbag €29.95, Aviator Glasses €12.95
Feature image: Zara
OK, so we all know Dunnes has been a firm favourite with Irish families for decades now.
But its reputation among fashionistas went stratospheric last year when Amy Huberman stepped out in a plunge-necked white jumpsuit at a pre-Oscars party.
After the S16 offering from Lennon Courtney, which was stocked exclusively at Dunnes Stores, made international headlines, style-savvy women flocked to the homegrown Irish store for a touch of red carpet glamour, and the retailer hasn’t stopped knocking it out of the park ever since.
Preparing to embrace summer ’17, Savida have created a range of stunning looks which prove, yet again, you don’t have to be on an A-list salary to own beautifully-cut pieces which subtly tap into seasonal trends while retaining their own unique edge.
And here are just three reasons, aside from the affordability factor, we are all over the latest range.
1. Colour
We’re talking neon brights and classic Breton-inspired colour, ladies.
2. Detail
Oh, so feminine! Think tulle and feathers, ladies.
3. Versatility
Their nod to features like dramatic sleeves adds a day-to-night touch to this label’s signature romantic flair.
Take a look at just some of what Savida has to offer this summer…
Panicking about what to wear tonight?
Never fear, town is usually a mere bus route away, so here's a few bits that are in stores at the moment to rescue your night out ensemble.
Left to right: Bershka floral cut out dress €29.99
Bershka lace bralette €12.99
Bershka zip-front skirt €15.99
Bershka biker jacket €29.99
Left to right: River Island palm playsuit €33.00
River Island pink top €37.00
River Island gingham shorts €30.00
River Island fluffy heels €65.00
Left to right: Penneys heels €14.00
Penneys paper bag waist shorts €13.00
Penneys embroidered top €13.00
Penneys envelope clutch €13.00
Left to right: Topshop bodysuit €36.00
Topshop fringed suede jacket €295.00
Topshop LBD €64.00
Topshop denim and mesh skirt €46.00
Left to right: H&M mesh top €12.99
H&M fabric watch €19.99
H&M navy jumpsuit €44.99
H&M white crop top €22.99
Summer is just around the corner, and while we'd love to be splurging on the summer seasons' hottest style trends, we're a bit busy saving up for holidays and festival tickets.
Luckily, there are quite a few pieces on the high street and online right now that are answering all of our money saving prayers while looking stylish AF.
Check them out for yourself:
Left to right: Zara headband €7.95
Zara T-shirt €12.95
Zara shorts €19.95
Zara earrings €9.95
Left to right: Penneys dress €18.00
Penneys chain handle backpack €10.00
Penneys choker €3.00
Penneys embroidered top €13.00
Left to right: PrettyLittleThing gingham trousers €20.25
PrettyLittleThing bardot crop top €14.00
PrettyLittleThing black sliders €20.25
PrettyLittleThing gingham skirt €16.20
Left to right: H&M ruffled crop top €9.98
H&M iron-on patches €6.99
H&M tote bag €4.99
H&M off-the-shoulder top €12.99
Left to right: ASOS red crop top €10.81
ASOS mermaid drop earrings €13.51
ASOS sunglasses €18.92
ASOS printed boho skirt €17.55
Beyoncé stepped out in style at the Wearable Art Gala at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles on Saturday.
All eyes were on the iconic singer in her plunging red gown, but it was her amazing statement flower crown that really caught people's eye.
Not that Beyoncé needs any help commanding a room, but her commitment to the glorious flower crown definitely got people talking.
The statement piece is reminiscent of festivals past, when the flower crown ruled the roost in terms of popular head gear.
The item has waned in popularity since, with hats, bandanas and delicate head chains becoming more and more frequent, but Beyoncé makes a definite case for the triumphant return of the flower crown.
Beautiful, elegant and oh-so statement, the flower crown is definitely due a comeback, and Beyoncé may have just made it happen.
Here are a few of our favourite flower crowns (and crown alternatives) we think need to be seen at a music festival this summer.
Left to right: Mermaid crown €38.00
Red rose flower crown €36.10
Frida Kahlo crown €45.61
Succulents crown €91.21
Flower and pearl chain crown €9.00, Pom pom crown €4.00, both Forever 21
Left to right: ASOS Love Rocks Flower Crown €47.30
ASOS Festival Head Piece €16.22
ASOS Her Curious Nature Blossom and Crochet Crown €74.32
ASOS Flower Ears Headband €16.22
We are very rarely rendered speechless, but when we discovered Rommydebommy and her Etsy store, we were lost for words.
When it comes to style, it is important to always wear what you love – and if you love cakes and desserts, then why not work them into your look?
Rommy, who is a designer from Rotterdam, creates amazingly detailed accessories that are inspired by some of our favourite foods (think pancakes, burgers and ice cream!)
According to The Nerdist, Rommy started making these delicious creations two years ago, and has since sold over 500 items online.
Rommy wanted to have a fun handbag, but she couldn’t find the right one – so, she started making dessert-themed clutches.
We literally can't begin to cope with how real these foodie bags look – thankfully Rommy explained just how she achieves the life-like effect:
"If I’m making a slice of cake, I make sure I use really soft sponge foam to get that cake effect,” she says. Rommy considers how the food actually looks, then intricately replicates the shapes, colours and textures.
The entire creation process can take up anywhere from a few days to a number weeks, due to all the details she creates by hand.
Rommy admits that she seeks a lot of information from beautiful and delicious-looking foods: "It sounds strange but I don’t get hungry looking at all those cakes, pizzas, cookies, and ice cream. If I see a gorgeous, delicious, huge birthday cake, I switch it into a purse!”
The designer has also created a line of men’s bow ties, which are SO hilarious.
Prices for Rommy's purses start at €35, which is actually very reasonable when you consider how much work goes into each creation.
Festival season is just around the corner, with Forbidden Fruit kicking off the festivities next month.
There are plenty of festival-worthy pieces on the market right now, from vintage stores and online retailers alike.
Here are a few of our top statement piece picks to see you through the entire festival season.
Left to right: PrettyLittleThing lace-up top €21.00
PrettyLittleThing metal bralette €21.00
PrettyLittleThing yellow sunglasses €16.20
PrettyLittleThing playsuit €30.80
Left to right: Nine Crows sports jacket €42.00
Nine Crows kimono set €50.00
Nine Crows shorts €30.00
Nine Crows Dolphins T-shirt €28.00
Left to right: Missguided feathered top €41.00
Missguided festival shorts €38.00
Missguided crochet dress €48.00
Missguided crochet jumper €34.00
Left to right: ASOS tasseld top €29.73
ASOS festival headband €16.22
ASOS striped backpack €27.03
ASOS floaty festival dress €60.81
Feature image: ASOS
It seems that the fashion world's obsession with all things 90s is never ending.
The latest item to be resurrected from the sartorial graveyard might surprise you, and for any 90s kids, it will definitely remind you of your secondary school days.
Platform school shoes were a staple for 90s teens, if you could get away with them, and they matched our chunky highlights and Backstreet Boys hoodie.
While we definitely envied our peers who were allowed don those platform, clunky heeled school shoes, there is no way our mams were letting us head off to school in any shoes higher than a sensible half inch.
This is why when we saw these platforms on Gucci's website, our inner teenager begged for them immediately.
The shoes themselves are a platform adaption of the classic Gucci loafer, but they are distinctly reminiscent of the clunky school platforms we needed in our lives in 1998, but with a majorly modern update.
Unfortunately they are slightly out of our price range at €1,100.00. Just slightly…
Vintage shops are a hot bed of the original versions of the school shoes, so we know where we will be looking if they officially make a comeback.
Now, all we need is some roll-on body glitter and our old Spice Girls C.D…
Feature image: Instagram / salonshoes10019
