The familiar ping of an email. Avoided for a couple of hours, until I sit down with my soup and sandwich on my lunch break. An interview request- this time, one for me and not from me. Just a few weeks ago, I was delighted to speak to the Irish Examiner about what it's like to be part of 'Generation Z', the controversial snowflake term and how I started blogging.
Generation Z | OOTD
12.25.2017
The familiar ping of an email. Avoided for a couple of hours, until I sit down with my soup and sandwich on my lunch break. An interview request- this time, one for me and not from me. Just a few weeks ago, I was delighted to speak to the Irish Examiner about what it's like to be part of 'Generation Z', the controversial snowflake term and how I started blogging.
Ah, November. Christmas is just around the corner, deadlines are approaching and I spent a bit too much money in October. November had its ups and downs; I've been under a lot of pressure with college, but I also headed abroad for a few days to visit my friend Leah in The Netherlands, which was a well needed break. I landed a part-time reporting shift at the Dublin People media group, primarily working for the Southside People. Exciting! One of the highlights of the month was seeing Maren Morris live at The Academy- Maren has got to be one of my favourite artists this year! See what else I got up to this month below...
This month I..
Wore these outfits;
1) Fortune Black tee, Bershka Jacket, 2) Siopaedit knit, Penneys skirt 3) Topshop knit, Bershka gilet (old), 4) Zara culottes, Bershka velvet top
1) Just Eat national takeaway awards in Number 22, 2) L'oreal PRO ID Artist press event, 3) Launch of the pop up dairy bar by the Irish Dairy Company with Binky & JP from MIC, 4) COS S/S18 press day
Travelled to... The Netherlands;
Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam in 3 days!
This month I..
Wore these outfits;
Went to these events;
Travelled to... The Netherlands;
Watched;
- Alias Grace (Netflix)
- The Sinner (Netflix)
- Murder on the Orient Express (in theaters now)
Listened to;
- Hero (Maren Morris, Spotify)
- The High Low podcast by Pandora Sykes & Dolly Alderton
What have you been up to this month?
Rachel x
November roundup
11.23.2017
Ah, November. Christmas is just around the corner, deadlines are approaching and I spent a bit too much money in October. November had its ups and downs; I've been under a lot of pressure with college, but I also headed abroad for a few days to visit my friend Leah in The Netherlands, which was a well needed break. I landed a part-time reporting shift at the Dublin People media group, primarily working for the Southside People. Exciting! One of the highlights of the month was seeing Maren Morris live at The Academy- Maren has got to be one of my favourite artists this year! See what else I got up to this month below...
This month I..
Wore these outfits;
1) Fortune Black tee, Bershka Jacket, 2) Siopaedit knit, Penneys skirt 3) Topshop knit, Bershka gilet (old), 4) Zara culottes, Bershka velvet top
1) Just Eat national takeaway awards in Number 22, 2) L'oreal PRO ID Artist press event, 3) Launch of the pop up dairy bar by the Irish Dairy Company with Binky & JP from MIC, 4) COS S/S18 press day
Travelled to... The Netherlands;
Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam in 3 days!
This month I..
Wore these outfits;
Went to these events;
Travelled to... The Netherlands;
Watched;
- Alias Grace (Netflix)
- The Sinner (Netflix)
- Murder on the Orient Express (in theaters now)
Listened to;
- Hero (Maren Morris, Spotify)
- The High Low podcast by Pandora Sykes & Dolly Alderton
What have you been up to this month?
Rachel x
It's been nearly 6 months since I last wrote a blog post. If you follow me on social media (where I post a lot more frequently) you'll know I spent 3 months in America and returned home in August. It was the most magical summer, and made me fall in love with the USA. When I got home it was straight back into work, and then in September it was straight back into college.
6 months blog free- where have I been?
10.08.2017
It's been nearly 6 months since I last wrote a blog post. If you follow me on social media (where I post a lot more frequently) you'll know I spent 3 months in America and returned home in August. It was the most magical summer, and made me fall in love with the USA. When I got home it was straight back into work, and then in September it was straight back into college.
Fake It 'Til You Make It
4.16.2017
Street-style, rain and new designers- just some of the words that come to mind when I reflect on my experiences at London Fashion Week. Something I get asked a lot is how I got to attend LFW (London Fashion Week, fyi) at the ripe young age of 17. As a wise 19 year old now, and having been at LFW twice now, I figured I'd put together a post on how I got there, and why I wont be going again any time soon.
You might be wondering- how on earth does a teenager from the outskirts of Dublin get to fashion week before they've even sat their leaving cert? The answer isn't really as exciting as people would think. I wasn't suddenly being sent invitations left right and centre to Burberry or Prada shows. I was, however, a very persistent youth. I did my research and after seeing plenty of other bloggers go, I thought I'd give it a shot too. To attend as a blogger, you're supposed to apply for a blogger pass with British Fashion Council, but unless you have a large following, you'll more than likely be rejected. The next step is to check out the LFW website and email each and every PR out there requesting a press invite and with all your details, why you want to go, etc etc. This took me about 4 hours to do each time I went, as I wanted all the emails to be specific to the designer I was applying to.
The invites were sent to my friends apartment (you need a London address if you're not living there) and each time, I was really surprised by the amount I got. Although I'd only received two or three invites from 'big' designers on the official LFW schedule, I was lucky enough to get loads from smaller, new designers thanks to Fashion Scout, who are really accommodating to bloggers like me with a 'small' following.
The first year I went, back in 2015, I came home feeling so inspired. It was the last year at Somerset House, where anyone could soak up the street-style vibes without even needing an invite to get in. I met some lovely bloggers, I was dressed by Boohoo and just had a really fun experience. Exhausting, but fun. I was enthusiastic and dying to go back.
The second time I went was February 2016, where I had a much different experience. When people think about fashion week, they imagine you sitting front row, mingling with celebrities and getting goodie bags worth hundreds. The opposite honestly couldn't be more true. For the few shows I attended that season, I had a standing spot at the back, and as for goodie bags- unless you're a Made in Chelsea star sitting FROW, you can forget about that. It was the first year the main location was at Brewer Street carpark, and because it's on a public road, there was little to no space for peacocking around in true blogger fashion, trying to get snaps of others doing the same. I ended up cutting the season short and spent the rest of my time in London sightseeing and having the best time.
Don't get me wrong, I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunities and experiences at fashion week because of this little old blog. But the general vibe I got the last time was that unless you're someone with a huge following or work for an important company or have lots of money- it really isn't worth your time going. If I'm honest, you'd get pictures from watching the runway shows on your laptop in the comfort of your own home, minus the snobbery of those who think they're the bees knees. I'm not bitter, just honest. And the truthful side of it is that fashion week isn't just about the fashion anymore. It's about the money, the 'who's who' and the competitive side of the industry. I'm not saying I'd never go back, I would love to go to NYFW or PFW in a few years, but with a more wary eye and more sense in my head.
I'd love to hear people's opinions on fashion weeks in general- let me know your thoughts by tweeting me here!
What It's Like To Attend Fashion Week (When You're 17 And Not Famous)
3.16.2017
Street-style, rain and new designers- just some of the words that come to mind when I reflect on my experiences at London Fashion Week. Something I get asked a lot is how I got to attend LFW (London Fashion Week, fyi) at the ripe young age of 17. As a wise 19 year old now, and having been at LFW twice now, I figured I'd put together a post on how I got there, and why I wont be going again any time soon.
You might be wondering- how on earth does a teenager from the outskirts of Dublin get to fashion week before they've even sat their leaving cert? The answer isn't really as exciting as people would think. I wasn't suddenly being sent invitations left right and centre to Burberry or Prada shows. I was, however, a very persistent youth. I did my research and after seeing plenty of other bloggers go, I thought I'd give it a shot too. To attend as a blogger, you're supposed to apply for a blogger pass with British Fashion Council, but unless you have a large following, you'll more than likely be rejected. The next step is to check out the LFW website and email each and every PR out there requesting a press invite and with all your details, why you want to go, etc etc. This took me about 4 hours to do each time I went, as I wanted all the emails to be specific to the designer I was applying to.
The invites were sent to my friends apartment (you need a London address if you're not living there) and each time, I was really surprised by the amount I got. Although I'd only received two or three invites from 'big' designers on the official LFW schedule, I was lucky enough to get loads from smaller, new designers thanks to Fashion Scout, who are really accommodating to bloggers like me with a 'small' following.
The first year I went, back in 2015, I came home feeling so inspired. It was the last year at Somerset House, where anyone could soak up the street-style vibes without even needing an invite to get in. I met some lovely bloggers, I was dressed by Boohoo and just had a really fun experience. Exhausting, but fun. I was enthusiastic and dying to go back.
The second time I went was February 2016, where I had a much different experience. When people think about fashion week, they imagine you sitting front row, mingling with celebrities and getting goodie bags worth hundreds. The opposite honestly couldn't be more true. For the few shows I attended that season, I had a standing spot at the back, and as for goodie bags- unless you're a Made in Chelsea star sitting FROW, you can forget about that. It was the first year the main location was at Brewer Street carpark, and because it's on a public road, there was little to no space for peacocking around in true blogger fashion, trying to get snaps of others doing the same. I ended up cutting the season short and spent the rest of my time in London sightseeing and having the best time.
Don't get me wrong, I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunities and experiences at fashion week because of this little old blog. But the general vibe I got the last time was that unless you're someone with a huge following or work for an important company or have lots of money- it really isn't worth your time going. If I'm honest, you'd get pictures from watching the runway shows on your laptop in the comfort of your own home, minus the snobbery of those who think they're the bees knees. I'm not bitter, just honest. And the truthful side of it is that fashion week isn't just about the fashion anymore. It's about the money, the 'who's who' and the competitive side of the industry. I'm not saying I'd never go back, I would love to go to NYFW or PFW in a few years, but with a more wary eye and more sense in my head.
I'd love to hear people's opinions on fashion weeks in general- let me know your thoughts by tweeting me here!
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