New music for your ears...

Okay so we know I'm a fan of alt rock/indie music from Dublin. So here's a big plug for my new favourite thing to come from Ireland, Braille Club. Though I'm sure when my mother sends me over one of those crazy Tayto crisp/chocolate bars, that may change...
Braille club is made up of Rob, Alan, Dan and Philip.

The first song of theirs I listened to was Reanimator and just fell in love straight away. There was a very "Morrissey" feel to it, which I was a big fan of.
The second song on their 2 track demo, Under The Sun, ended up being the soundtrack of my life last week, I had it on repeat for a few days between my usual Pearl Jam and Gorillaz binges!

Download Under The Sun and Reanimator here!

  

So here's some wonderful news...

Next month (May 17th to be precise) they will be releasing their album, Divide.

The album launch will be held in the newly refurbished Voodoo Lounge on Arran Quay, Dublin. It's 5Euro at the door, full of drink promos, there shall be a DJ playing afterwards in to the wee hours of the morning. Although I'm on the other side of the world and won't be there, I am jealous of anyone who will be. You can pre-order the album from www.brailleclub.com (digital or hard copies available!) get yourself a t-shirt or if you really really like them... a private performance. Yeeeow!

Have the same info I just told you, but on a sexy poster. 

 

Here's a Sneaky preview of track "Jake Barnes" from the album that you've got like....3 days left to pre-order. Do it.

8 Other Reasons...

I've fallen in love with jewellery brand 8 Other Reasons. We've just started stocking it in Villa Laguna and it's flying out the door! The statement pieces can be worn with anything at all, dressing up jeans and a tshirt or making a girly dress look that bit more edgy. Everything is quite quirky, a bit eclectic but that's my kinda thing.

What I wore:
H&M black maxi dress, I accessorised with a bright orange scarf and the gorgeous "Bad Boy" bracelet by 8 Other Reasons. (Gold, blue and gunmetal spikes, in photo)

The "Addiction" two tone bracelet also comes in a gunmetal and gold stack, as well as the rose gold and silver that is pictured.

Worn with Ebony Eve Akemi kimono dress

I have my eye on this "Undefeated" necklace. I'm a fan of chunky, masculine sorts of jewellery but what I really love about this is the matte gold.
Quality and affordability are of equal importance to 8 Other Reasons, everything by the brand looks and feels designer but is very kind on your wallet!
I've been converted anyway, they've gained a serious fan.

Photographs by yours truly.

Back To Blog!

Okay so it's been a few months and a lot has changed.

I've made a massive move to the other side of the world, have myself a new apartment, new friends and so much fashion and style to share with you all from my new job!

I uprooted from Ireland to Perth, Australia at the end of January. I left behind my friends and colleagues in Up To My Eyes and I've recently started working in a beautiful store in Cottesloe called Villa Laguna.

To say I want everything in the store is an understatement. (More on that later!)

I've seen so many girls (and one or two guys!) around Fremantle snapping away, very obviously taking their photos for Lookbook/blogs and my god, everyone is so beautiful over here.
I just can't seem to get myself a tan, I'd rather not end up like a lobster or with problems later in life, so suncream is a must over here.

When I first arrived, it was coming to the end of summer, I was finding it quite hard to wear many of the clothes I'd brought with me, the heat was crazy. I found my way around it by wearing flowy dresses and tops with the lightest shorts or skirts I could possible find.
My hair was constantly up in a messy bun and make up always seemed such an effort (all sounds very attractive, I know!)
But who cares when you get to hang out at beaches with white sand and crystal clear water all day?

Anyway, that's that!
I'll be continuing on with my blog and bringing you all things fashion and lifestyle from an Irish girl in Oz.

x

Obsessed: Ella Henderson...

16 year old Xfactor contestant, Ella Henderson, is my new favourite person on the planet, for many reasons. Her voice is absolutely unbelievable, gives me goosebumps every time I hear her sing. And another MASSIVE reason is her style. Tulisa mentioned on last nights live show that Ella chooses what she wears and how she's styled, I'm sure there is some tweaking done by stylists but from her first audition I realised that I just wanted all of her clothes. 

The Ted Baker dress she wore last night was just... beautiful is all I can really say! I thought it was quite "Bond Girl", very Hollywood, classic. I loved her hair and although I'm not mad on thick black corner flicks on the eyes, I thought it suited her look.

I have a similar body shape to Ella so I've been keeping a look out on where she buys her clothes, what she teams certain items with and so on. I've already seeked out the lilac dress she wore on last weeks live show and I plan on somehow getting it in black!

Even her "every day" clothing catches my eye because it's quite similar to my own, she seems to dress things down and give them a bit of an edge. For one of her first auditions she wore a floral dress but with black tights and a pair of high top wedges from River Island. So I really really want her to stay in the competition to keep an eye on her styling.. Ok ok and her amazing singing as well, that's not selfish is it?? :)

Street Style, Laura Mullett...

I caught up with journalist and blogger Laura Mullett today. We had afternoon tea in The Merrion in Dublin (we felt very posh altogether!) Despite it being grey and drizzly all day weather wise, Laura, stylish as always, kept warm with her layered outfit.

I can't comprehend how she can walk in her Jeffrey Campbell sky scraping wedges. Don't get me wrong, I love my heels, I end up just over six foot in my highest pair but I couldn't even dream of walking in these bad boys!

Wearing a look that can transcend from night to day with an edge, Laura added red lipstick, winged black liner and poker straight locks to finish off her look.

Laura's outfit :

1980's Levi's studded and spiked customised denim jacket

Navy blue disco pants from American Apparel

Layering on top with a white long tank top, flowing grey studded vest and red tartan shirt

Jeffrey Campbell platform wedges with silver back detail.

Find Laura:

lipstickgossiplady.blogspot.ie

www.facebook.com/LipstickGossip
www.twitter.com/LauraMullett

Country Heritage Photoshoot...

Eyelighting @ Up To My Eyes...

My plum coloured lashes from Up To My Eyes.

 Up To My Eyes have recently introduced a new coloured lash extension in the salon!

I had "Eyelighting" done recently and chose to go for the plum colour and think it really made the green in my eyes stand out. Like the regular full set of mink lashes that are done, Jessica applied a mixture of black and plum lashes to each of my own natural lashes.

The process took about 2 hours, it was so relaxing and had I not been chatting away to Jess I would have definitely fallen asleep, which seems to be quite a common thing when getting lash extensions applied!

The lashes fall out naturally with your own lash cycle so you can expect to get about 4-5 weeks out of them before coming back in for a refill. 

There are a few different colours to choose from, with warm violet, plum and green colours being popular choices coming in to winter.

A full set of mink eyelash extensions in Up To My Eyes costs €120 and a recommended refill after 4 or 5 weeks is €50.