[Five Favorite Fashion Trends]

   

1. Color blocking

Hottest colors being tangerine, fuschia, and purple. More about color blocking here 

2. Feminine pastels

Soft pinks and teals - paired with lace and nude colored pieces 

3. Denim

Vests, jackets, and even denim on denim has become popular lately. And guess what? Kate Bosworth is launching a new denim collection. 

4. Peplum

High waisted peplum skirts are extremely flattering. I found one at Pull and Bear in Ireland, and it's my absolute favorite piece of clothing. More about peplum here

5. Bright colored skinny pants

J Crew has a quality new selection of unique colors to choose from. Best worn with heels in my opinion. 

[The Kennedys]

Jordan and I started our new show, The Kennedy's last night. After only two episodes we are already hooked. I'm learning new things about the Kennedy family while being inspired by Jackie (played by Katie Holmes) and her 1960's style. 

Jackie colors: pink, yellow, red, ivory

Jackie's icon: Audrey Hepburn

Jackie's designer of choice: Hubert de Givenchy

Jackie staples: 

pillbox hat

pearls

white gloves

sleeveless dresses

high waisted trousers 

"Often sketching designs for her clothing as First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy fashion immediately drew international attention; more than any other First Ladies her style was copied by commercial manufacturers and a large segment of young women." 

Orla Kiely

The patterns of the Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely are everywhere. Whenever I step into a shop in Dublin, I recognize her design right away. It is unique, simple, and usually colorful and cheery. At first I thought she only designed stationary, but she actually has a wide variety of products selling all over the world.

I have not seen one thing of hers I haven't liked, especially the kitchenware. I bought an Orla Kiely journal today. I got super excited about the texture of the cover and the paper inside...I can't wait to write in it.

Toil & Glitter

This Scandinavian style boutique is right down the street from where I live in Greystones.

When I first walked in, I was delighted to meet the owner, Jill Barron, and ask her a few questions about her shop. She told me that some of her inspiration came from Anthropologie, one of my favorite stores. Jill has also opened another Toil & Glitter in a nearby town, Dalkey, which is only a few minutes away on the Dart station.

It's quirky and unique flavor is shown in not only the clothing and accessories, but also the interior design, all done by the owner herself. Toil and Glitter offers labels like Odd Molly, Feber, American Vintage, Hunky Dory, Free People, Desigual, and Orla Kiely.
















Would you shop here? I certainly would.