Like an Eagle, Just Soar!

 

What a week! I've just returned from London after an amazing three day adventure experiencing my first Fashion Week! 

Aaaand rewind!!! So I know it has been a while since I posted  - as in October - and a lot has happened since then. I started a new job, moved into a new apartment, and joined forces with my partner in crime to establish our own brand! So there you have it, long story short. 

Cut to present day and our brand, SELFMADE, is the reason why we had a few short but fantastic days in London town. YAY! 

More on SELFMADE in a later post...I promise! 

For now though, a quick outfit post of one of my LFW rigouts. Man it felt good to get out of my everyday uniform of various black ensembles, so good that I decided to do a complete one eighty and don the cream and topped it off with an own brand SELFMADE jacket. 

Lots of people watching, sneaky Instagramming, trend spotting, and coffee drinking - twas a good day! 

A lil streetstyle snap captured by @victorgraphy.co 

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Golden Eagle Jacket - SELFMADE

Shearling Collar - Folkster 

Culottes - Topshop (similar here and here)

Belt - Vintage (Thanks Mom!) 

Photos by Tobi Balogun @tobi_specs

Black and White

This week was something of a busy one but nevertheless very exciting! 

From interviews to project planning, I was running from one thing to the next but all in the name of progress. 

Speaking of interviews, I wore this rigout to a second-round meeting, which proved to be a very successful one. 

I am so grateful, thrilled and super excited to say that I scored the job! 

The position is one that couples my love of fashion with my flair for business and marketing. 

A little over a year ago before embarking on my Masters in Marketing, my ambition was to find my place in the world of fashion marketing. I knew it wouldn't be easy, hell I didn't even know it was possible! But here we are and I am delighted that all of my experience, education and grafting over the past number have years have aligned to make this new role a fitting one for me! 

Interview dressing can be tricky. Dare I say, stressful! 

If you're like me and the thoughts of a pants suit or proper workwear makes you nauseous, you have to approach this subject from a different angle. 

It is important to remember three things - dress appropriately, be yourself and show some personality, and be comfortable. Each one is self-explanatory I think? 

My dress code was: fashion forward, impeccable grooming. 

I opted for a clean and smart monochrome colour scheme (appropriate - tick!), a touch of laid back bohemian goodness in my cape (be yourself - tick!), and indeed the outfit was super comfortable. 

Now on to the next phase - planning my working wardrobe...

Challenge accepted! 

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Velvet Cape with leather detailing - Zara

Blouse (worn underneath) - Zara 

Leather Culottes - Zara

Mules - Zara (old season, similar here) 

Bag - Vintage Chanel 

Photos by Tobi Balogun, Instagram @tobi_specs 

Boohoo Spring Summer 15

Styled by Sinéad: The Pinstripe Coat

(Coat: Asos; Denim Shirt: Penneys/Primark; Culottes: River Island; Mesh Heels: Folkster; Bag: Vintage Chanel) 

I attended the Boohoo.com Spring Summer 2015 Press Preview this week in the Morrison Hotel, Dublin, and what a lovely evening it was! 

Live DJ, yummy nibbles and drinks, and a whole lot of brand new styles, you could say I was in my element! 

So many gorgeous colours, amazing patterns, fantastic range and really good quality pieces arriving on the site in the coming weeks, the beckoning summer is certainly on the way! 

The true boho at heart, the new 70s inspired bohemian range is to die for. Suedes, fringe, tribal pattern designs, denim accents and so much more, I can't wait to pick up a couple of pieces. 

The Boohoo sportswear lines are fantastic too, I was very pleasantly surprised at how good the quality is yet the designs are innovative, daring and downright awesome! 

I've done a quick round up of my top picks for the season, cannot wait for them to land online! 

The Lust List: Culottes

The latest item on my Lust List are culottes! 

Culottes are most definitely on the comeback and boy are they making a statement! 

So lustworthy that I have invested in not one, not two, but perhaps FIVE pairs (give or take?!) 

At this stage they're an everyday staple in my wardrobe. 

So many colours, textures and designs available it's no wonder that the temptation is almost irresistible. 

A good pair of culottes will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe, work with items you already have, take you from day to night in a matter of seconds, feel comfortable but look so darn flattering - have I missed anything? 

Sold yet?

Culottes are set to continue their reign into spring summer and rightly so, that's what I say! 

For tips and tricks on how to style yours, check out the inspo images above and over on my Pinterest!