The Style Guru: How To Sport The Ocean Trend

A key trend for Spring/Summer 2012 is inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of the aquatic.  Designers based their creations on sea creatures and mythological stories from the ocean.  Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen even stitched coral into her ethereal designs.  This spring’s catwalks were a 

The Style Guru: How to Wear 7 Items in 7 Ways

You don’t have to empty out your savings for fresh new looks this spring.  Invest in a few key pieces that either go with items you already have or with something you intend to buy. There’s no logic in buying twenty orange tops when you 

The Style Guru: Midriff Exposed

I hope completing one hundred stomach crunches a day made it to your New Year’s resolutions list. Why? 2012 is the year to expose the midriff.  Designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Emilio Pucci’s runways sported the flashing of the midriff as if they 

The Style Guru: In With the Old, In With the New

Summer is my favorite time of the year and as soon as the Spring/Summer trends hit the shops I’m ready to exchange my bulky winter coats for shorts and shades. So even though I have another few months to wait until I can fully deck 

The Style Guru: Which Season Are You?

Spring trends are already hitting the stores and it will be a struggle to avoid wearing color this year. Ever notice that you get heaps of compliments when you wear a certain color? That’s because it’s made for your complexion. You could wear this color 

The Style Guru: Dress Smart

I know it’s the holidays and work-wear is the furthest thing from your mind but it won’t hurt to know what to wear for that big internship next term. You should be proud you’ve gotten a call back and you want to make a good 

The Style Guru: Sparkle ‘n’ Shine

Christmas is less than two weeks away and I’m finding myself gravitating towards everything shiny and sparkly.  Metallic and sequins are flooding the department stores and I’m dying to deck myself out in glitz for New Years Eve. Are you scared you’ll look like a disco 

The Style Guru: Leather Invasion

Leather is ruling the fashion scene this winter.  Elegant and stylish, leather is everywhere and it’s no longer just in the accessories department.  Leather trimmings are appearing on shirts, shorts, tops, dresses, and of course, jackets.  I normally shy away from leather but with the 

The Style Guru: How to Wear Chinos, Men And Women

Chinos are the smart alternative to jeans. They’re easy to wear and make you look like you’ve tried harder than you actually have.  They’re handy to have in your wardrobe for last minute situations, like an unexpected night out or a college interview.  The chinos 

The Style Guru: Statement Coats

Thanks to global warming, a good coat is always a necessity.  It’s certainly the time of year for a coat in Ireland (Where I’m from!). Whether you need a coat to go with everything in your wardrobe or just something to shelter you from the