Ladies Fashion Blog

Online Shopping for Clothes VS. In-store Shopping

Online Shopping for Clothes VS. In-store Shopping

— Alice McAleer
A highly debated on topic, there are many pros and cons to both types of shopping experiences – online and in-store buying. Below, there are brief discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Read more
The Burning Question from the World of Fashion - Soft or Hard denim?

The Burning Question from the World of Fashion - Soft or Hard denim?

— Alice McAleer
Are you a denim fan? Why not? Denims are trendy, comfortable and long lasting elements of your wardrobe. They are colourful, stylish and they are ready to wear, at all times. Talk about ease of use!
Read more
Does clothes size really matter?

Does clothes size really matter?

— Alice McAleer

This is a question we get asked all the time, DOES CLOTHES SIZE MATTER????

The simple answer is NO.

A customer can easily be put off an outfit if the size she is trying on doesn’t fit and she has to go up a size. The customer panics, can’t understand how she has gone up a size and under no circumstances can that be acceptable.. The problem is not with the customer but with every clothing company out there.

Read more
The Right Amount You Should Spend on a Mother of Bride/Groom Outfit

The Right Amount You Should Spend on a Mother of Bride/Groom Outfit

— Alice McAleer
Are you planning for the most special day of your life? We know it is very magical and everything sounds so awesome. You must be having a great time making all the important decisions related to the venue, the catering service, the band etc. One of the many aspects of budgeting, in a wedding, is the allocation of money on the wedding outfit for the mother of the bride or groom.
Read more
How to change an outfit with out too much expense?

How to change an outfit with out too much expense?

— Alice McAleer
With our lives rolled out on social media these days, it’s getting increasingly difficult to really get the wear out of an outfit. We probably shouldn’t feel like we have to compete like this or that there is anything wrong with wearing occasion wear repeatedly.
Read more
To Denim or not Two Denim, that is the question

To Denim or not Two Denim, that is the question

— Alice McAleer

We thought we’d seen the last of the double denim trend when Irish pop band, B*Witched jigged their way out of the charts way back in the 90s.

But as they would say, ‘C’est la vie!’ Trends have an awful habit of returning; like it or not. Denim has never gone away and its versatility and comfort is probably why it reigns supreme in the style stakes. With the risk of looking like some Western cowboy caricature, can we honestly jump on this bandwagon?

Read more
Recycling mother of the bride outfits...don't mind if 'I do!'

Recycling mother of the bride outfits...don't mind if 'I do!'

— Alice McAleer
As the mother of the bride, (MOB) you must have been over the moon to celebrate your daughter’s nuptials. To witness and be there for your daughter on her special and much anticipated day will have been one of your proudest moments. It’s true all eyes will have been on the bride BUT it’s also true some eyes will have been on you too, the mother of the bride.
Read more
Dishing the Dirt on the Skirt

Dishing the Dirt on the Skirt

— Alice McAleer
Tagged: News
Last week, one story that hit the headlines was that of Nicola Thorp who was sent home from her temporary receptionist job at PwC because she wasn’t wearing high heels. Enforcing high heels (especially given all the adorable flats these days!) in the office is the height of workplace sexism and yet there is no denying that we women have always fought a hardy battle when it comes to clothing.
Read more
The Forbidden Colour Combo Taboo....

The Forbidden Colour Combo Taboo....

— Alice McAleer
Tagged: news
Most people’s first source of style wisdom comes from their parents. Mothers tend to lay down the groundwork for stuff like styling and colour-matching. Chances are she told you that wearing black and navy at the same time is one of the biggest no-nos in the game.
Read more