Hey everyone,
You might remember from one of my most popular posts about stealing Cher Horowitz's style (check it out here!) that I'm a BIG Clueless fan. It's fast become one my favourite movies! When I heard that the renowned highstreet brand Oasis were releasing a Clueless inspired collection, I was really intrigued. I was delighted to hear that the collection is by a young Irish designer- Catherine Kelly. Catherine won the 'Design Your Future' contest hosted by Oasis last year. The time has finally come for Catherine's 7 piece collection to be released, and Catherine kindly answered a few questions for me about it..
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1. Hi Catherine, congratulations on the launch of your collection! What made you enter the 'Design Your Future' in the first place?
Thank you very much! I had herd of the completion from my Aunt Triona who had seen it on Ireland Am. At the time I had just graduated from a BA in fashion design from limerick school of art and design and was working at home in Ennis saving up to move away and look for design opportunities. Such an amazing opportunity like “design your future” don’t come around often so I knew I had to give it a shot!
2. Was there something that sparked your interest for design, or have you always been interested in fashion?
I’ve always been creative and I think I always knew that design was the path for me.
3. You spent months in London- would you say their sense of style is much different to Irish style?
The style in London is quite eclectic , given that it is such a variety of cultures all here in one city, London is quite an inspiring place in that sense. I think it’s a bit more laid back over here, especially going out style. I think at home in Ireland we like to get a bit more dressed up for the weekend, which I love.
4. The 90's classic 'Clueless' was one of your inspirations (also one of my favourite movies!). Have you got a favourite fashion era?
I take inspiration from many eras, and what inspires my work changes all the time but The Nineties is consistent favourite for me. Being a child of the nineties, I love when something sparks nostalgia, like matching sets I would have had when I was younger (as featured in my collection ) A big focus for my collection is co-ords, pieces that can be worn as a set (very nineties) or mixed and matched as separates.
5. What are your top tips to those wanting to start out in the design industry?
I am fortunate enough to have studied fashion design at internationally top ranked LSAD (Limerick school of art and design), which has really prepared me for a career in fashion. You learn early on that it is an especially tough industry. My top tip for anyone starting out is to work hard, go for any opportunity, and not to get discouraged by challenges along the way.
6. What trend(s) are you looking forward to wearing this season?
I’m obviously a big fan of all thing nineties, I’ll be wearing slash knee jeans, crop knits, chunky boots and lots of grey and checks!
7. Lastly, where would you like to see yourself in 10 years time?
Hopefully with my own label :) watch this space!
images from Oasis
You can check out Catherine's collection in Oasis in stores or online!
-Rachel x
You can check out Catherine's collection in Oasis in stores or online!
-Rachel x
Interview | Designer Catherine Kelly For Oasis
11.10.2014
Hey everyone,
You might remember from one of my most popular posts about stealing Cher Horowitz's style (check it out here!) that I'm a BIG Clueless fan. It's fast become one my favourite movies! When I heard that the renowned highstreet brand Oasis were releasing a Clueless inspired collection, I was really intrigued. I was delighted to hear that the collection is by a young Irish designer- Catherine Kelly. Catherine won the 'Design Your Future' contest hosted by Oasis last year. The time has finally come for Catherine's 7 piece collection to be released, and Catherine kindly answered a few questions for me about it..
~
1. Hi Catherine, congratulations on the launch of your collection! What made you enter the 'Design Your Future' in the first place?
Thank you very much! I had herd of the completion from my Aunt Triona who had seen it on Ireland Am. At the time I had just graduated from a BA in fashion design from limerick school of art and design and was working at home in Ennis saving up to move away and look for design opportunities. Such an amazing opportunity like “design your future” don’t come around often so I knew I had to give it a shot!
2. Was there something that sparked your interest for design, or have you always been interested in fashion?
I’ve always been creative and I think I always knew that design was the path for me.
3. You spent months in London- would you say their sense of style is much different to Irish style?
The style in London is quite eclectic , given that it is such a variety of cultures all here in one city, London is quite an inspiring place in that sense. I think it’s a bit more laid back over here, especially going out style. I think at home in Ireland we like to get a bit more dressed up for the weekend, which I love.
4. The 90's classic 'Clueless' was one of your inspirations (also one of my favourite movies!). Have you got a favourite fashion era?
I take inspiration from many eras, and what inspires my work changes all the time but The Nineties is consistent favourite for me. Being a child of the nineties, I love when something sparks nostalgia, like matching sets I would have had when I was younger (as featured in my collection ) A big focus for my collection is co-ords, pieces that can be worn as a set (very nineties) or mixed and matched as separates.
5. What are your top tips to those wanting to start out in the design industry?
I am fortunate enough to have studied fashion design at internationally top ranked LSAD (Limerick school of art and design), which has really prepared me for a career in fashion. You learn early on that it is an especially tough industry. My top tip for anyone starting out is to work hard, go for any opportunity, and not to get discouraged by challenges along the way.
6. What trend(s) are you looking forward to wearing this season?
I’m obviously a big fan of all thing nineties, I’ll be wearing slash knee jeans, crop knits, chunky boots and lots of grey and checks!
7. Lastly, where would you like to see yourself in 10 years time?
Hopefully with my own label :) watch this space!
images from Oasis
You can check out Catherine's collection in Oasis in stores or online!
-Rachel x
You can check out Catherine's collection in Oasis in stores or online!
-Rachel x
Hey everyone,
For our second day in Barcelona, we decided to head away from the city and towards Montserrat, which was about an hour away. To get to the popular monastery in Montserrat, you had to get a cable car 4'000 feet high up into the mountains, so that was pretty exciting! The monastery itself was beautiful- I'll admit, I am not a religious person whatsoever. Although I was raised as a Catholic ( a very, very relaxed one at that) I see myself more as agnostic. That said, I love art, stained glass and church buildings, so the trip was still worthwhile! The monastery is most famous for the 'black Madonna', the statue of Mary that survived a fire in the monastery years ago (apparently!), hence it's dark colour and name.
I wore my amazing eye-printed jumpsuit from Lavish Alice* , but because it was quite chilly being uphill, I paired it with a casual white tee and my kimono. Nothing too extravagant here!
What I Wore;
Jumpsuit- Lavish Alice*
T-shirt & kimono- Penneys/Primark
Shoes- New Look
Bag- vintage
Snaps from the trip;
Check out day one of my trip here!
-Rachel x
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
OOTD- Montserrat (Barcelona Day 2)
11.07.2014
Hey everyone,
For our second day in Barcelona, we decided to head away from the city and towards Montserrat, which was about an hour away. To get to the popular monastery in Montserrat, you had to get a cable car 4'000 feet high up into the mountains, so that was pretty exciting! The monastery itself was beautiful- I'll admit, I am not a religious person whatsoever. Although I was raised as a Catholic ( a very, very relaxed one at that) I see myself more as agnostic. That said, I love art, stained glass and church buildings, so the trip was still worthwhile! The monastery is most famous for the 'black Madonna', the statue of Mary that survived a fire in the monastery years ago (apparently!), hence it's dark colour and name.
I wore my amazing eye-printed jumpsuit from Lavish Alice* , but because it was quite chilly being uphill, I paired it with a casual white tee and my kimono. Nothing too extravagant here!
What I Wore;
Jumpsuit- Lavish Alice*
T-shirt & kimono- Penneys/Primark
Shoes- New Look
Bag- vintage
Snaps from the trip;
Check out day one of my trip here!
-Rachel x
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Hey everyone,
Seeing as Barcelona is home to a lot of beauty and makeup stores, I think it's quite impressive that I managed to leave with just four. But four gorgeous products they are! The title is a bit of a lie, seeing as I bought one on the plane and one in Dublin Airport, but I'm sure you all get the general idea. Let's get straight into it then!
M.A.C Velvet Teddy lipstick & Kiko smart lip pencil (shade 700)
Velvet Teddy is a gorgeous brown-toned nude lipstick from M.A.C, with a matte finish. It's also (supposedly!) one of Kylie Jenner's most worn lipsticks to achieve her 90's lip look. I knew I wanted to pic up a MAC lippie in the airport because they're €3 cheaper there, but I only decided on this shade when I saw how pretty it was! I then headed to Kiko, which isn't availible in Ireland, and picked up a matching lip liner for something less than €4- bargain or what?
Kiko nail lacquer (shade 532)
As soon as I laid eyes on this nail polish, I knew I had to own it. It reminds me of one of those limited edition Barry M polishes they had out last year. It's such a beautiful, blue-green shade that reminds me of mermaids and Christmas baubles and sweet wrappers. I can see myself wearing this shade a lot this season, even though green is my least favourite colour! Kiko is available to buy online here if you're interested.
theBalm Nude'Tude eyeshadow palette
Last but not least, the item I love the most- theBalm cosmetic's Nude'Tude eyeshadow palette. I had been lusting after this for ages, so I was delighted to see it on board my Aer Lingus flight for only €22- that's €10 cheaper than it usually is! It's such a good price for €12 gorgeous eye shadows, and I've heard so many good reviews about the quality so I can't wait to use it. Not only that, but I adore the retro packaging! You can currently buy it on Cloud10 online here
Have you tried any of these products?
-Rachel x
Barcelona Beauty Haul ft. Kiko, M.A.C & theBalm
11.05.2014
Hey everyone,
Seeing as Barcelona is home to a lot of beauty and makeup stores, I think it's quite impressive that I managed to leave with just four. But four gorgeous products they are! The title is a bit of a lie, seeing as I bought one on the plane and one in Dublin Airport, but I'm sure you all get the general idea. Let's get straight into it then!
M.A.C Velvet Teddy lipstick & Kiko smart lip pencil (shade 700)
Velvet Teddy is a gorgeous brown-toned nude lipstick from M.A.C, with a matte finish. It's also (supposedly!) one of Kylie Jenner's most worn lipsticks to achieve her 90's lip look. I knew I wanted to pic up a MAC lippie in the airport because they're €3 cheaper there, but I only decided on this shade when I saw how pretty it was! I then headed to Kiko, which isn't availible in Ireland, and picked up a matching lip liner for something less than €4- bargain or what?
Kiko nail lacquer (shade 532)
As soon as I laid eyes on this nail polish, I knew I had to own it. It reminds me of one of those limited edition Barry M polishes they had out last year. It's such a beautiful, blue-green shade that reminds me of mermaids and Christmas baubles and sweet wrappers. I can see myself wearing this shade a lot this season, even though green is my least favourite colour! Kiko is available to buy online here if you're interested.
theBalm Nude'Tude eyeshadow palette
Last but not least, the item I love the most- theBalm cosmetic's Nude'Tude eyeshadow palette. I had been lusting after this for ages, so I was delighted to see it on board my Aer Lingus flight for only €22- that's €10 cheaper than it usually is! It's such a good price for €12 gorgeous eye shadows, and I've heard so many good reviews about the quality so I can't wait to use it. Not only that, but I adore the retro packaging! You can currently buy it on Cloud10 online here
Have you tried any of these products?
-Rachel x
Hey everyone,
I've just returned from a week's stay in the lovely city of Barcelona in Spain, so to tend my sadness of returning, I'm reminiscing over the past week by editing my photos. It's been a busy week indeed! My family and I stayed in an apartment in the suburbs of the city, and the metro line was right on our doorstep. We'd often have to get two metros to reach our destination, but that didn't really matter. We arrived late Sunday night, so we decided to spend Monday strolling around the city and checking out some of the sites. We headed to the infamous Sagrada Familia first (Gaudi's unfinished Cathedral), but the queue waiting time was 90 minutes- so we left! I did manage to gaze at it's intricate detail and snap a few pictures of the architecture before we ran off, thankfully.
I decided to keep things quite casual and boho-inspired seeing as it was only the first day (in reality, they were the first things I saw in my suitcase!). The printed skirt and kimono were two of my most worn items this Summer, so it was a perfect excuse to wear them again!
What I Wore:
Lace top, shoes & skirt- New Look
Kimono- Penneys/Primark
Bag- vintage
We managed to make our way into a smaller cathedral- the Cathedral of Barcelona- so I wasn't completely deprived of Gaudi's beautiful architecture. We basically walked all over the city that day! Barcelona is full to the brim of sweet shops and bakeries, much to my sweet-tooth's delight..
Some snaps from the city!
Sagrada Familia
Stay tuned for more pictures from BCN!
-Rachel x
OOTD- Rambling Through La Rambla! (Barcelona Day 1)
11.03.2014
Hey everyone,
I've just returned from a week's stay in the lovely city of Barcelona in Spain, so to tend my sadness of returning, I'm reminiscing over the past week by editing my photos. It's been a busy week indeed! My family and I stayed in an apartment in the suburbs of the city, and the metro line was right on our doorstep. We'd often have to get two metros to reach our destination, but that didn't really matter. We arrived late Sunday night, so we decided to spend Monday strolling around the city and checking out some of the sites. We headed to the infamous Sagrada Familia first (Gaudi's unfinished Cathedral), but the queue waiting time was 90 minutes- so we left! I did manage to gaze at it's intricate detail and snap a few pictures of the architecture before we ran off, thankfully.
I decided to keep things quite casual and boho-inspired seeing as it was only the first day (in reality, they were the first things I saw in my suitcase!). The printed skirt and kimono were two of my most worn items this Summer, so it was a perfect excuse to wear them again!
What I Wore:
Lace top, shoes & skirt- New Look
Kimono- Penneys/Primark
Bag- vintage
We managed to make our way into a smaller cathedral- the Cathedral of Barcelona- so I wasn't completely deprived of Gaudi's beautiful architecture. We basically walked all over the city that day! Barcelona is full to the brim of sweet shops and bakeries, much to my sweet-tooth's delight..
Some snaps from the city!
Sagrada Familia
Stay tuned for more pictures from BCN!
-Rachel x
Hey everyone,
I'm currently writing this sitting in an Irish pub in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Funny isn't it- we can never escape our roots, no matter how far away we are! I checked my social media this lovely Halloween afternoon to see that I had come first place in midough.com's teen blogging competition, winning an iPad Mini worth €250. I honestly can't believe it, I never win anything in regards to my blog! I've had some highs and lows this year and what with the leaving cert approaching, this was such a lovely surprise.
Thanks so much to the team at MiDough for picking me as the overall winner, and congrats to the other finalists too. I guess hard work always pays off in the end!
I fly home tomorrow morning, so fear not- posting will begin again this week! Thank you all for continuing to follow and read my blog, and I hope you all have a fabulous (and safe!) Halloween. I won't be celebrating it this year while abroad, so have fun for me!
-Rachel x
A Note Of Gratitude
10.31.2014
Hey everyone,
I'm currently writing this sitting in an Irish pub in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Funny isn't it- we can never escape our roots, no matter how far away we are! I checked my social media this lovely Halloween afternoon to see that I had come first place in midough.com's teen blogging competition, winning an iPad Mini worth €250. I honestly can't believe it, I never win anything in regards to my blog! I've had some highs and lows this year and what with the leaving cert approaching, this was such a lovely surprise.
Thanks so much to the team at MiDough for picking me as the overall winner, and congrats to the other finalists too. I guess hard work always pays off in the end!
I fly home tomorrow morning, so fear not- posting will begin again this week! Thank you all for continuing to follow and read my blog, and I hope you all have a fabulous (and safe!) Halloween. I won't be celebrating it this year while abroad, so have fun for me!
-Rachel x
Hey everyone,
Due to the popularisation of that nude lip by Kylie Jenner, lately I've found myself embracing the nude and reaching for it more often. I won't lie- I'm a bright berry girl through and through, but one can only imagine the reaction I'd get if I turned up at school wearing red lippie! My current favourite nude lip combination isn't very overdrawn-90s-lip-as worn by Kylie, but more of a glossier, natural version. I absolutely adore this peachy pink lipstick by Kate Moss for Rimmel in the shade 03. It's long lasting and oh-so creamy on the lips, not to mention it's super cheap price!
I often like to finish this look off with a slick of gloss for some high shine- and NYX is the perfect gloss for me. I reviewed the infamous butterglosses* here and this particular shade, 'tiramisu*' tops this nude lip combo off perfectly.
Have you got a go-to nude lip?
-Rachel x
P.S- I'm heading to Barcelona on Sunday so posting might be a tad slow here for a week- make sure to follow me via social media (links in right sidebar) for some up to date snaps!
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
The Nude Lip
10.25.2014
Hey everyone,
Due to the popularisation of that nude lip by Kylie Jenner, lately I've found myself embracing the nude and reaching for it more often. I won't lie- I'm a bright berry girl through and through, but one can only imagine the reaction I'd get if I turned up at school wearing red lippie! My current favourite nude lip combination isn't very overdrawn-90s-lip-as worn by Kylie, but more of a glossier, natural version. I absolutely adore this peachy pink lipstick by Kate Moss for Rimmel in the shade 03. It's long lasting and oh-so creamy on the lips, not to mention it's super cheap price!
I often like to finish this look off with a slick of gloss for some high shine- and NYX is the perfect gloss for me. I reviewed the infamous butterglosses* here and this particular shade, 'tiramisu*' tops this nude lip combo off perfectly.
Have you got a go-to nude lip?
-Rachel x
P.S- I'm heading to Barcelona on Sunday so posting might be a tad slow here for a week- make sure to follow me via social media (links in right sidebar) for some up to date snaps!
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Hey everyone,
I was sorting through some old photos and I came across these outfit shots I took a month or two ago and completely forgot to share with you! It was during that awkward time when Summer was yet to leave, but it was not yet Autumn. That said, it definitely seems like something I could still wear now. I thrifted these Kurt Geiger shoes for a mere €3, and the frilly socks just look super cute with it, don't you think? I decided to mix textures by wearing two different finishes of leather- my patent skirt from River Island and trusty jacket from Penneys. Since these pictures were taken, my hair has changed colour- yay! There's not much of a difference but I'm finally free from failed ombré attempts, and I've gone for an all over mahagony-purple-brown.
Clothes aside, Gaga was amazing on Friday, as expected! I queued for 7 hours and ended up about 5 or 6 rows from the front so it was totally worth it. Seeing my idol on stage for the first time in two years made me really overwhelmed, but I'd do anything to go back-sigh.
Shirt, jacket & socks- Penneys/Primark
Skirt- River Island
Shoes- Kurt Geiger, thrifted
Necklace- Eleanor Hall Jewellery*
What do you think about wearing double (even triple, including my shoes!) leather?
-Rachel x
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here
OOTD- Lets Get Loud
10.21.2014
Hey everyone,
I was sorting through some old photos and I came across these outfit shots I took a month or two ago and completely forgot to share with you! It was during that awkward time when Summer was yet to leave, but it was not yet Autumn. That said, it definitely seems like something I could still wear now. I thrifted these Kurt Geiger shoes for a mere €3, and the frilly socks just look super cute with it, don't you think? I decided to mix textures by wearing two different finishes of leather- my patent skirt from River Island and trusty jacket from Penneys. Since these pictures were taken, my hair has changed colour- yay! There's not much of a difference but I'm finally free from failed ombré attempts, and I've gone for an all over mahagony-purple-brown.
Clothes aside, Gaga was amazing on Friday, as expected! I queued for 7 hours and ended up about 5 or 6 rows from the front so it was totally worth it. Seeing my idol on stage for the first time in two years made me really overwhelmed, but I'd do anything to go back-sigh.
Shirt, jacket & socks- Penneys/Primark
Skirt- River Island
Shoes- Kurt Geiger, thrifted
Necklace- Eleanor Hall Jewellery*
What do you think about wearing double (even triple, including my shoes!) leather?
-Rachel x
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here
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