Lokai Bracelet

Lokai Bracelet

Are Lokai Bracelets the new Alex and Ani?

A personal favourite of mine are the Alex and Ani bracelets made with eco-friendly materials in the hope to care for the planet and well being of animals while also giving back to charity. Each unique bracelet represents something different whether it being as simple as your birthstone to symbolizing healing. As they are both infused with positive energy and affordable along with very fashionable to stack they took the world by storm. However now there is something new!

Alex And Ani Bracelet - Humming Bird 

Awakening • Healing • Eternity

Although at present I do not own a Lokai Bracelet they fascinate me.

Just like the Alex and Ani bracelet have a simple structure the Lokai bracelets are plain and clean cut too. They are simply a bracelet of beads however enclosed is something special. There is a heartwarming story behind the manufacture of these bracelets. Just like the Alex and Ani bracelets are infused with positive energy the Lokai bracelets have two special beads. In one of the beads holds mud from the dead sea, this represents the lowest point on earth and in life, the other bead holds water from Mount Everest, this represents the highest point on earth and life and the beads in the middles are life's winding pathway in life and are clear because everyone's life is different.

The Lokai bracelets represent the balance in life between the extremes of high and low.

Lokai bracelets are affordable at about $18 and 10% goes back to charity. Lokai bracelets can be bought online here : http://mylokai.com/

-Love Ella x

Virgos Lounge

Virgos Lounge

Although Virgos Lounge is by no means a new brand taking us by storm it is definitely a winter favourite of mine. Virgos Lounge's distinctive sparkle and glittery detail can be spotted immediately of one of the many showstopping pieces that are ideal for this Christmas and wintertime in general.

I may be biased (as I wore a Virgos Lounge to one of my Debs, see photo below) but I think all Virgos Lounge dresses offer a unique twist. With the characteristic sparkle comes a new colour or shape of dress, one that is bound to suit all body shapes!

Virgos Lounge are very forgiving for the most part and I would advise getting your size and not going up a size, something I tend to do when investing in order to do alterations myself.

What is probably the deciding factor of many buys is the price and Virgos Lounge will not leaving you counting your penneys.... well too much anyways!
All dresses range from approximately €80 to €160. Now, if you are buying a dress for your Debs, a college ball or perhaps a family wedding where would you find such a distinctive dress for this price?

The best advice I could give anyone is to plan in advance, Buying anything last minute gives you no options and trust me, you will not find deals. If you know you have an occasion coming up search through the online sales regularly. Virgos Lounge are very good for sending emails when they have their latest sales that will save you so much money, One dress I fell in love with was £140 down to £36! Search "The Outlet" while navigating the website to find the latest offers.

The beauty of Virgos Lounge is that you can return any item you are not satisfied with,

You can buy Virgos Lounge online at : https://virgoslounge.com/

My Debs

Two Virgos Lounge - Mom and Aunt Mag

New Genevieve Collection

New Ivana Collection

New Alva Collection

Even two pieces available 

Love Ella x

Putting the Basics to the Test

I know as well as anyone now as a student how difficult it is to show up in a new outfit  every night out. Going out two to three times a week results in pressure to wear a new dress, playsuit or skirt each house party or club you show up to. Although swapping with your roommates is the best alternative other than emptying your bank account you might not have this luxury.

Unless you have unlimited funds us students can't afford a new dress from Topshop or Misguided every week. The simple answer to this unbearable problem is to focus on your basics.

Basics Basics Basics

When it comes to the point where you have exhausted your wardrobe your best friend is your basic collection. Stock up on affordable plain dresses, skirts and crop tops which can easily be transferable from night to day and outfit to outfit. 

The beauty of basics is how you can recycle them by continually re-wearing without anyone noticing.

The key to basics is to accessorize.

Black, White, Blue, Pink.. choose your favourite colour depending on the time of year and preference and make it work.It is that easy! 

Once you have your key basic piece have fun adding statement necklaces, kimonos,a pair of killer heels or even a hat. You can re-wear your key piece by adding different accessories. Not only is this bank account friendly, it also makes it easy to decide what to wear.

Accessorize

Primark Statement clutch

Primark Statment necklaces

Primark Fedoras and Bowlers are great for the winter

I was able to get a complete outfit for €22. All from Primark (Penneys). The black off the shoulder basic dress was only €6, the navy fedora was €8 and the statement necklace ( also shown above ) was €8.

Please leave feeback

-Love Ella x

Perfect Pastels

As I haven't posted in such a long time I have so much to talk about. My style undoubtedly has changed in the past two months because I started college. Wearing different outfits everyday is a huge difference from relying on a uniform to wear to school. Also as walking is my only method of transport no matter how lazy I am, i have to think about comfy shoes and warm clothes. Anyways, I hope to post a few articles on all the on trend pieces I am interested in and please feel free to comment and share!

Pastels  

Pastels have taken shops by storm this season. Everything is available in pastel, even tartan... who would have thought that would work, but somehow I love it!

Pastels range from baby blues, dusty pinks, lemons to lilacs. They are easily matched to each other. They are the perfect colour pallets for wool skirts, cotton jumpers and laces.

Luckily Penneys have a wide variety of  pastels available.
[photos are from Primark Instagram]

I matched a Penney's pale pink long sleeve top with a criss cross back with a blue tartan skirt from New Look ( €23) 

And just in case you think only the highstreet shops are channelling this look here are a few snaps of the amazing Ted Baker pastel handbag range,

-Love Ella x

Modern Day Cinderella: Comfy Cardi

Modern Day Cinderella: Comfy Cardi: Comfy Wools The last thing any of us wants to hear in August is wool jumpers, duffle coats and boots. However, I am afraid, of last Thu...

Comfy Cardi

Comfy Wools

The last thing any of us wants to hear in August is wool jumpers, duffle coats and boots. However, I am afraid, of last Thursday the 21st all our favourite shops from Topshop, River Island and H&M to Jack Wills have packed away their summer style collections in exchange for some darker, warmer ensembles. 

But no need to fear, new colour pallets are all in fashion such as autumn pastels which are a personal favourite of mine!

River Island - blue faux fur

What really encouraged me to write this article is my new cardigan I fell in love with this weekend. I found a furry pastel pink cardigan in Penneys (Primark)  for only €15. It is the softest and most cuddly piece of clothing i have ever come across. It is perfect for a cold dreary day you just want to keep warm in, just like the day we had today in Ireland.

Penneys - €15

Note : available in Pastel pink, grey and white.

Feedback is always welcome.

Love Ella x

Daily fashion fix

Easter Sunday 

With the beautiful weather we got on Easter Sunday this year I got to pull out my maxi dress from the wardrobe and a pair of flip flops!

I got the maxi dress from topshop for only €18 and paired it with a loose denim crop shirt opened. I hitched it up with a brown belt and a pair of river island pink embellished flip flops. As you can see I matched it with my hippy style clutch from penneys that is featured in my last post.

Hope you like it 😊 

-Love Ella x

Great Buy

Penneys is amazing for everything from clothes to shoes but by far their best buys have to be their accessories! 

There is so many on offer at the moment, boho chic is dominating due to the spring storm that has taken Penneys, probably influenced by Cochella and the frenzy of celebrity Instagram photos of their latest festival style. 

Here is my favourite on offer; 

Only €11 in Penneys 

-Ella x

Daily Fashion Fix 🌞

I think I am gonna try a new thing and update more often by publishing the different outfits I put together. What I most like about fashion is the whole game of creating an outfit that not only reflects your personality and how you feel but also complies with where you are going and of course the dreaded weather forecast! 

Today in Ireland we are very lucky to be enjoying lovely weather, the sun is shining even if it is windy! 

My outfit today was to go to town for a revision course, it's affordable and comfortable while being casual and not too over the top. 

I choose black and white gingham leggings from penneys (only €9 or €11 with a bright yellow loose cami (Swamp) and a black and white Aztec crop jacket (penneys) with a white flower statement (dorthy perkins) and my green Cambridge satchel. I just wore a pair of white converse to make it young and more casual for my age. 

Cambridge satchel and a pair of big sunnies (Penneys)

-Love Ella x

Yellow Yellow Yellow

Yellow is my new favourite colour, it's bright, great for spring and such a happy colour. 

Yellow expresses your personality, it says "happy go lucky", cheerful and of course confident! 

Yellow is surprisingly a very easy colour to wear, you can wear it with turquoise blue, pink and red. 

However, you must be sure of yourself and confident when wearing yellow because you will stand out! 

Yellow is all in fashion, it's in all the shops probably since Rihanna brought out a range of clothes in River Island last year. But it's perfect for spring! 

Tip: yellow is perfect with a tan but tends to wash anyone's complexion  out of you are pale

You don't have to wear a top to toe outfit of yellow but yellow accessories are great and can brighten up any outfit. A yellow bag, purse, pair of sandals, even a yellow  pair of sunglasses.

Lupita Nyong'o looks perfect in yellow

You don't have to be very dark skinned to pull of a yellow dress 

You could go for a subtle yellow accessory such as a Ted Baker purse

Yellow and blue can be a perfect combo!

Tip; dress and shorts are "Virgo Lounge"

-Love Ella x