Month: August 2019

Essential Coats

August 16, 2019

The leather jacket is always one that has been at the forefront of fashion. The style is often seen on cool and collected characters but is also an over garment that has been around for many years in the fashion industry. The style began when aviators and military servicemen praised the garment for its comfort and durability. It has also been linked to music sub cultures such as punks, Goths and metal heads who wore the wardrobe staple. Hollywood later took on the cover up and turned it into an iconic part of the silver screen after it appeared in many blockbuster movies.

The trench coat is one that has travelled a long journey through time. It started out as an alternative to the weighty serge coats that were worn by servicemen from Britain and France during World War one and two. It then evolved into a businessman’s outer garment … Read the rest

Avoid Stress During Christmas Shopping

August 15, 2019
  • Do your shopping as early as possible. While you may think you’re not going to be able to get the “last minute Christmas sales”, you’d be surprised at how much money you may be able to save by shopping early. Get your family members to give you their Christmas lists as soon as possible or pay attention to comments they make such as, “I really wish I had this or that…..”. When you hear comments like this, write them down and keep your eyes open for when these items are on sale.
  • Pay attention to weekly sales. Another thing that will really surprise you is how many things you’d planned to buy for gifts are often found on sale weeks or months prior to Christmas. Even if you’re only getting one or two gifts out of the way, you’re gradually getting your shopping done and saving money at the same
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Orla Kiely Bag Sale

August 14, 2019

They come in a variety of stylish designs to suit a wide range of needs of women. You will find them in a range of models from pack-away grocery bags, cosmetic cases, totes, shoulder bags, laptop skins and even baby changing bags.

They are made of coated canvas with waterproof nylon lining, making them hardy enough for everyday use. Some pack-away bags are made of polyester. All bags come in beautiful contemporary prints in neutral or bright colours to suit individual preferences and you will have a wide variety of colours and prints to select from.

This is what some reviewers had to say about them:

  • The words ‘wipe clean’ don’t usually carry associations of glamorous designer bags, but allow these to be the exception. Available in blue, brown and red, they’re a mess free solution to make up storage, and also include brush holders to stop that squashed brush
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