Alexa Chung is a woman of many talents. As beautiful as she is witty, she is a role model to many young women. I stumbled upon her latest achievement as a bit of an accident, and I just felt compelled to write about it. It can now be said that she can add fashion designer to her list of feats. Vero Moda has taken on the dazzling fashion icon as the face of their spring 2012 collection, and what a collection it is. I’ve always been a massive fan of Alexa Chung [...]
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Urban Outfitters under fire over controversial Paddy’s Day garb
Urban Outfitters have come under fire from US Congressional leaders for selling a collection of controversial St. Patrick’s Day merchandise. A number of t-shirts, hats and accesories featuring slogans such as “Irish Yoga – Downward Facing Upchuck” (featured on a hat complete with the image of man vomiting shamrocks) and “Irish I Were Drunk”. Aside from promoting criminal puns, the US chain has been accused of fueling stereotypes that the Irish, and Irish-Americans are binge-drinking hooligans, most especially when a few floats roll into town. What do you think? Do [...]
Guide to social etiquette: Shopping
Shopping. Loved by women, hated by men, despised by Eskimos. Whether you’re one of those crazy people who compulsively buys everything they see from late night TV3 infomercials (the WonderBra was always my personal favourite), or whether you can afford to send Arts graduate students to do all of your shopping, it affects us all on a daily basis. Much like alcohol. Or being insanely lucky and winning €1 million from some Uruguayan porno site once you send your bank details. If you need some help, too bad. I don’t [...]
Women: Mystery or madness?
Women, contrary to common conception are actually quite simple creatures. We have our quirks, it’s true. But in most cases, thought not all, the feminine mystique can be broken down into a few simple categories. 1. Cute Things. There isn’t a woman in the world who can’t be reduced to a blubbering ball of mush by any kind of baby animal. The smaller and cuter the better. Oddly enough, the same can’t be said when it comes to babies of our own species. What that says about the future of [...]
Shock as GameStop ceases trading in the North
Employees and game aficionados alike woke to a surprise on Monday to discover that the popular video-game retailers GameStop had ceased trading in Northern Ireland – effective immediately. It seems employees were only made aware of this on Sunday 22nd, however it has emerged through the website TheGamingLiberty.com that GameStop had signed official non-disclosure statements to prevent the spread of news until an official statement had been made. Despite this, it has been confirmed by former GameStop employees that they have been made redundant. An official statement has yet to [...]
Hidden Jewels: Aliquo Designs
Parisian jewellery deisigner, Alison Moyon’s launched her brand, Aliquo in October 2007 and since then has become a roaring success within the Irish industry. Moyon first began selling her designs at the Loft Market in Dublin’s Powerscourt Centre, South William Street. The market is a vibrant space dedicated to new Irish designers to display their work and is where Aliquo gained exposure as a talented artist. The Aliquo jewellery collection is all about vintage charm and is defined by delicate jewels and character. The latest collections feature antiqued brass bows, [...]
Deck the halls with balls of jolly…
Three shops, three different kinds of decorations, three solutions to satisfy every taste and budget, as the festivities draw near. Christmas time is magical for most. That may sound like a cliché, but it is undeniable that when autumn surrenders to the cold wind of the winter, and Hallowe’en becomes a memory, the atmosphere suddenly changes and the feeling of something really special occupies the air. The city comes alive with light, children write letters to that famous white-bearded man who lives in the North Pole. Living in Ireland we [...]
Inspired: Om Diva
Stumbling over a bag of cash in the street is one way to get your business started. That’s what happened to Ruth Ni Loinsigh, owner of Om Diva, a treasure box of vintage on Drury Street in Dublin. “There was a thousand euro in it, in coins. I reported it of course, but when it wasn’t claimed, I was allowed to keep it”. The money meant Ruth could make her first buying trip for her vintage stall in George’s Street Arcade, one of most unique and quirky vintage shops in [...]
Edinburgh – the land of cheap drink and amazing architecture
With Christmas looming just around the corner I took it upon myself to take some much needed time-out from study and college. This gift came in the form of a short, but sweet trip to Edinburgh! A trip that was so brilliant I just had to write about it… Class trips are great things, not only are they fun but they are also a serious ice breaker. This trip was for my class anyways, but maybe that was because it was minus 1 degree in Edinburgh Cityfor the two [...]
A Winter’s Tale: Seasonal fashion trends
Keep warm this season with fairy tales and folklore with a mixed cultural inspiration of 1960′s chic and Bavarian beauty. Wrap up in shaggy furs and bold prints and you’ll be sure to stand out whilst trekking through a snowy forest. Embroidery, warm, subtle tones and a distressed look dominate lines for the season. Everything soft and billowing, floaty dresses and blouses feature from the beautifully feminine to the sleek androgynous. Faux fur or sheep fur and chunky over sized knits, tassels, and full length skirts… these are a few [...]
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