Showcase Ireland 2018 Name to Watch: Eco Chic

Eco Chic really stood out at Showcase Ireland 2018 as being a name to watch in the future. They offer a range of simple hard wearing accessories for you, and for the planet. They make products that add up in the fight against the throw away culture. From foldaway shopper, to mini backpacks, to travel wallet, and make up bag - all waterproof, lightweight, and durable. With Eco Chic, we can save the environment at affordable prices. Find out more at www.eco-chic.eu.

Bride of the Year Show 2018 - Low Cost Options

For many couples the cost of the wedding can be prohibitive in the context of them trying to build their future lives together and even contemplate a house mortage. Thankfully, there are many low cost options on the market, which is ideal for those on a tight budget.

Gown

Home Focus at Hickeys: Sometimes choosing you own fabric and getting a list of dressmakers from Hickeys Sales Assistant can be cheaper. They have plenty of outlets and will be happy to assist - visit www.homefocus.ie for more information.

Hair

Claires Accessories have an 8 inch flowered/diamante hair with 4 clip attachments that is very suitable for bridalwear - and very reasonably priced. Visit Claires online for a catalogue of products, or drop by in person!

Bride of the Year Show 2018 - Overview & Gallery

This weekend the famous Bridal Show 2018 took place at the RDS, Dublin 4. This event was an eye opener for anyone with a wedding coming up, brides, grooms, parents, friends, organisers, or just anyone who is interested with the latest designs in bridal fashion.

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As you can see, there were many beautiful dresses and smart suits on show, giving viewers a range of garments to appreciate and consider for their future big day.





The models did a fantastic job showing off the finely detailed garments. It was a very enjoyable day, with lots to see and appreciate, and to think about for any upcoming events.

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For more information on the Bride of the Year Show 2018, visit www.wed.ie.

Dior gets Surreal - SS18 Couture

Dior

Haute Couture SS18 - Paris

The most decedent time on the fashion calendar is back. Haute Couture. And here we have a breif rundown of the latest Dior show by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

Before the great Christian Dior turned to fashion, the designer ran an art gallery in the 1930s. Within the gallery, the surrealist artist, Leonor Fini, staged her first exhibition. This artist was the inspiration behind the Dior SS18 Haute Couture collection. Fini believed that one expresses themselves through a mask, which is true. We present ourselves with a front we would like people to see, whether this is the expression we wear on our faces or how we dress ourselves. What represents this even more in modern day society is the use of social media, and our beautifully curated instagram grids, which only half represent our lives. It's what we want people to see. It is a digital mask. Chiuri played homage to this belief with the inclusion of beautiful masks worn  with many of the looks within the show.

The looks were also very representative of the style Chiuri has brought to the fashion house. With stunning lingerie inspired bodices, and beautifully constructed tulle skirts. However there is still the classic Dior 'New Look' vibe underlying the collection. Tailoring of course played and important part within the collection, with the power dressing being broken up with feminine lines and exquisite embroidery that is to be expected of a haute couture collection.

For images of a few of the looks (our favourites) from the show, scroll down.

 

Photo credit Vogue.

Trend Talk: Belt Bags

Trend Talk

Belt Bags

This weeks trend talk takes a focus on a bit of a micro trend, but still something that is set to be everywhere.

The new accessory to have is for certain the belt bag! It might seem like a hard thing to style, which is why we are including the trend in our feature. We have got three ways in which you will be able to pull off the belt bag with effortless and chic style. As per usual, we have a casual, smart and then a layered look to help you see how this piece will work perfectly within your wardrobe.

Rather than including three different Belt Bags, we have gone for one. Possibly the bag of the moment, The Gucci GG Marmont matelassé leather belt bag (here). We have styled up the same bag with each of the three looks, so if you were to just buy one accessory to update your wardrobe, this Bag/Belt would be the perfect thing!

1 - Casual

2- Dressy

3- Layering

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