NECROMANCING THE TRILBY They’re still missing. Vamoosed from churches, proclamations and espionage. In absentia from wardrobes and our mind-sets. There have been ruminations, rumblings and rumours about the return of the hat. Let’s hold a seancé for berets, boaters, bonnets and busbys, Call back to action the cloche, coronets and cowboys, Revisit the derby, dupatta … Continue reading RIP Hatwearing
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Guide to Getting Married in France: Clothes, Hair and Make Up
Rain. That's the biggest weather concern an Irish bride usually has ahead of her wedding day, but with getting married in France in July - that went out the window. With average temperatures of 27C in Charente in July, and highs of 35C not unheard of, dressing for the hot weather was a major consideration … Continue reading Guide to Getting Married in France: Clothes, Hair and Make Up
A Stylish Afternoon Tea Update: Shopping Village and Prizes announced
Eep, I can't believe it's just one week until A Stylish Afternoon takes place! When I first started planning the event in February it seemed so far into the distant future. I'm delighted that it is shaping up to be a great day, and today we're announcing the details of our shopping village and the … Continue reading A Stylish Afternoon Tea Update: Shopping Village and Prizes announced
A Stylish Afternoon Tea: Hummingbird Boutique
Two weeks and counting until A Stylish Afternoon tea in the Newgrange Hotel on May 14th! Let's take a look at another of our fabulous boutiques, Hummingbird Boutique on Trimgate Street in Navan. Hummingbird was set up in 2012 by Annemarie Greene , with a love for fashion and an opportunity she couldn't refuse! The … Continue reading A Stylish Afternoon Tea: Hummingbird Boutique
A Stylish Afternoon Tea Boutique Profile: MK Bridal
The latest addition to the Navan fashion scene and set to be a long-term feature in the town, is MK Bridal, opened last month by Mairead Kennedy. The bridal boutique stocks the latest bridal labels from the classic Enzoani to Blush by Hayley Paige; Paloma Blanca, Sweetheart; Lou Lou, Sorella Vita and St Patrick White … Continue reading A Stylish Afternoon Tea Boutique Profile: MK Bridal
A Stylish Afternoon Tea Boutique profile: Geoghegans, Navan, Meath
With just over a month to go before A Stylish Afternoon Tea, the fabulous style summit taking place in Navan on May 14th, we're taking a look at some of the market town's leading suppliers. First up is Geoghegan's, the style stalwart. This family-owned and run department store has been the heart of Navan's shopping … Continue reading A Stylish Afternoon Tea Boutique profile: Geoghegans, Navan, Meath
Winter Hat Roundup
In this video, I talk through four types of winter hats, including a navy felt trilby from House of Fraser; a pillbox from Village Hats; a baboushka style hat from Jack Murphy and a faux fur headband from Marks and Spencers
What to Wear to the National Ploughing Championships
If you were hoping that I would tell you that wellies aren’t a must then, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Unfortunately if you are heading down to the National Ploughing Championship tomorrow, Wednesday or Friday – there is no paved oasis for high heels – so operate the same footwear policy as you would for … Continue reading What to Wear to the National Ploughing Championships
Clash of the Tartans
There are two ways to wear tartan. If you are living a punk renaissance, listen to the Distillers, have crafted yourself a cerise Mohawk and while away Saturday afternoons at Camden lock tartan can go a long way towards completing your look. Alternatively, tartan can be worn to adopt a regal mantle, such as Kate … Continue reading Clash of the Tartans
The Case for Democratisation of The Hat
They’re still missing. Vamoosed from churches, ladies lunches and high streets. In absentia from our wardrobes and our mind-sets. The ones that can be seen are set atop the crown of someone slightly odd, with a faint odour of camphor and champagne. There have been ruminations, rumblings and rumours about its return. It’s been stated … Continue reading The Case for Democratisation of The Hat
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