Golden Globes 2013 - Fashion Wins

The Golden Globes took place last night and although there were lots of interesting and surprising wins on the night, for me it was all about the fashion!

Kate Hudson looked absolutely amazing in a floor length black Alexander Mc Queen with gold detailing, her blond hair offset the gown beautifully and this was definitely one of the stand out dresses on the night as I'm sure Twitter will have informed most fashion addicts already.

Anne Hathaway is making headlines at the moment due to her stellar performance in the big screen version of Les Misèrables released last week and she did not disappoint her fans last night collecting the award for Best Supporting Actress. Dressed in a white Chanel couture gown teamed with her gamine elfin cut Ms Hathaway looked simply ethereal.

Sienna Miller has always been a winner in the style stakes and although she may have got it wrong last night she still has a unique style.

The photo below shows her in one of my favourite Globes dresses, a stunning white Marchesa gown adorned with metallic accents and detail. Minimal make up and a simple plaited hairstyle allowed the dress to do all the talking. Perfection.

And of course Jennifer Lawrence...she was the centre of attention at the awards for a number of reasons.As the face of Dior her red couture gown by the same designer was breathtaking, a deep red tinged with orange this dress did not need any additional accessories. A simple upstyle meant the dress took centre stage which is exactly how it should be for award ceremonies such as this! Jennifer also won Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy  for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, a film I am eager to see! Has anyone viewed already? If so please let me know what you though of it.

 Claire Danes also looked amazing in a red Versace gown as did Jessica Alba in an Oscar de la Renta melon silk gown with a stunning Harry Winston neck piece. Alba's dress is stunning, colour, shape, I love everything about it and the $5.8 million neckpiece looks pretty wow too.

 Lucy Liu stepped out in a dress whose print can only be described as akin to that of a carpet, I for one am not a fan.

 That said, the fashion at this year's Golden Globes was exemplary, bring on the Oscars!

Inspiration

The start of a new year tends to make you reevaluate certain things and the possibility of change, this may sound deep and meaningful but changes do not have to be huge either.

I think everyone is different, some people make new year's resolutions, others prefer to do things quietly rather than make a big deal out of the new year arriving.

Trying to get ahead in the journalism/media/blogging world is not the most straightforward of tasks but I hope  2013 will allow me to build on what I have achieved so far.With a blog it's difficult to decide if you concentrate on one area be it fashion, make up, tutorials, vlogging, photo diaries, style watch reports or stick to a mix of subjects.

 I have been working on a little bit of everything so I think I'll stick to that formula for the moment and see how it goes. It is important to enjoy the blogging process and have fun with it and what better way to do that than mixing it up a bit!

It's 2013!

First post of 2013.. It's crazy how quickly times passes and this Christmas is no exception.

It has been a great one catching up with family and friends, too much food as always but it wouldn't be the festive season of we didn't indulge ourselves a little!

I received lots of presents and have included a few in a collage to show you. A Pandora ring with a freshwater pearl, it is very cute and will dress up any outfit. I do love pearls!! Converse are a necessity and this grey pair will go with jeans and a white tee for a relaxed look.

The River Island scarf pictured was a present from my sister and I love it, so warm and cosy and looks great with any outfit, regardless of the season.

I'm scared and excited for what 2013 will bring for I feel I may make some changes, just not sure what they are yet!! Hopefully it will be one of the best yet, Happy New Year to all!

First Photo Diary!

Just a quick post filled with Christmas photos..I love this time of year especially now you can enjoy the lights, music and present shopping.

Lately it seems that Christmas comes earlier and more extravagantly every year but now it's only a week away we can enjoy it guilt free.

The photos are from shopping trips to both Galway and Dublin where there are gorgeous decorations on show. I love coming home to a warm open fire at Christmas and look how pretty our tree is.

Had to include a picture of Bailey my beloved King Charles and a sneak peek of one of my early Christmas presents, a black Zara coat which I have been lusting after for weeks.

Happy Christmas everyone!

Christmas Wishlist

This wish list could be described as terribly decadent and extravagant but as it is a wish list I think that this description is acceptable and dare I say even suitable. To even have one of the featured items (Mulberry, need I say any more) would be amazing but there is always next year!!

I have been lusting after the Mulberry Willow since it featured in the Spring Summer '13 catwalk shows in London and Paris. It's pretty wow and practical too for the front of the bag can be removed to be used as a stand alone clutch. Hey presto, two bags for the prices of one! Does that justify the exorbitant price of over a thousand euro? Maybe not but I would definitely do my best to argue the point.

This bag is gorgeous regardless of the colour but the black does look pretty fabulous as demonstrated by Ms Moss below. The lucky lady was one of the first celebs to get the Willow, only days after it made its debut on the catwalk.

Some might be forgiven for thinking the Barbour jacket would be more at home on a farm paired with wellingtons than a capsule fashion piece.However it has proved its worth and versatility, teamed with skinnies and a printed scarf for chilly days or with your trusted denim shorts for a festival it really is an essential. From Princess Diana to Alexa Chung variations of the Barbour have been spotted on many the celebrity. The Beadnell jacket pictured here will last you season after season ensuring value for money.

Christmas brings parties and every girl wants to be the belle of the ball, this red number from Rachel Gilber is a show stopper and if you have a special event to attend over the festive season you are guaranteed to turn heads in this gown. WANT WANT WANT.

I'm a sucker for arm candy and am practically ashamed to admit how many watches I own, in my defence I accumulated them over a number of years and some aren't in fashion any more which means there is always room for more like this beautiful diamond encrusted mother of pearl Rolex. Pretty fabulous.

As mentioned at the start of the post this is a wishlist and a girl can but dream... I might do a more realistic post later on of Christmas purchases I can actually afford!

Style Crush - Eva Mendes

There are quite a number of reasons to be jealous of the beautiful Ms Mendes.. to start there is the fact that she is going out with one of Hollywood's hottest men Mr Ryan Gosling, then there is her sultry Latino looks and enviable acting career and last but certainly not least her amazing wardrobe.

Eva knows how to work it regardless of the time, day or night she upps it in the style stakes. This lady does not shy away from bright shades and given her colouring she can certainly carry it off. Quirky accessories such as this knitted royal blue hat might look ridiculous on someone else but paired with a timeless camel coat and of course Ryan on her arm the casual look is simply effortless for her.

Eva is a fan of printed dresses which are a great investment as they carry you from season to season, bare legged with sandals in summer, then slip on a pair of opaque tights and your favourite ankle boots for winter. Versatile yet stylish, every girl should have a couple of pieces like this in her wardrobe. It can even bring you straight from the office to after work drinks by adding a clutch bag, oversized blazer and some statement jewellery. Just remember less is more.

It's obvious Eva has perfected casual dressing by ensuring she has a number of style staples to hand and her shades are never far, adding a designer touch to any outfit. That said, this actress looks fabulous when dressed up too, be it a movie premiere, charity gala or just a night out. Sophisticated pencil skirts, jewel coloured dresses and fabrics such as lace and leather form the basis of Eva's wardrobe. I particularly love the white lace dress pictured in the middle, it is so simple yet so elegant and embodies Eva's style, feminine but with that little edge. Both guys and girls love her and it isn't too difficult to see why!

Too Excited!

London is one of my favourite cities at any time of year but it is especially magical at Christmas. All of the lights are turned on,decorations everywhere, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is in full swing and this year Harrods have a beautiful window display inspired by the princesses from Disney fairytales. A number of haute couture designers created stunning designs based on the characters including Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Ariel from the Little Mermaid and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty.

I'm a girly girl and have been described as a princess at times by my nearest and dearest, I love all things pretty and pink and have always had a soft spot for Disney, in particular the princesses.

Ariel from the Little Mermaid by Marchesa

Elie Saab used Sleeping Beauty for a muse while Marchesa chose Ariel from The Little Mermiad. Versace took on Cinderella, Valentino kept Belle romantic as ever and Jenny Packham created a Rapunzel inspired gown.Prints and feathers for Pochahontas by Roberto Cavalli and Oscar de la Renta gives Snow White a make over with a bejewlled bodice.

The dresses were unveiled on the 1st November and I'm sure they have caught the eye of many a shopper, the display coincides with the opening of a new pop up Disney boutique in Harrods complete with Princess Parlour. If at all possible make sure to visit because these stunning displays should not be missed.

Aurora from Sleeping Beauty by Elie Saab