Burberry Man+The Others

A Burberry Man is classic (generalisation/fact). A Burberry man is handsome (another generalisation). A Burberry man is fashionable (obviously). A Burberry Prorsum pre-fall 2012 wearing man is a player! (Fact. The proof is in this post.)

There is something about Burberry Prorsum. That something is the clothes. Question: Who reading this wishes they had a Burberry something hanging up in their wardrobe? Be it a classic trench, an edgy leather jacket or a luxurious dress.

However, Burberry man has decided he wants to mix and match and be a fashionable player for a while. Burberry+Jason Wu. Swit-swooo. Burberry+Chanel. Beautiful to look at. Burberry+Burberry. Two peas in a pod.

 Player #1

Burberry: Looking good Jason Wu.

Jason Wu: You too, Burberry. Loving the coat.

 Player #2

Burberry: Chanel, you are a vision in that dress. Be Mine.

Chanel: Pah. I don't do chat up lines, Burberry. Do you know who I am?

Burberry: But you look so beautiful....
Chanel: Get over yourself.

The Real Deal
Stay away girls. I'm wearing Burberry. He is wearing Burberry.Take that.

All Images via style.com

Sweet 'Chanel' Dreams

Sweet 'Chanel' dreams, everyone!

Dreaming of big fluffy pillows, a Chanel clog or maybe two. Just close your eyes and count to three. One (Chanel), two (Chanel), three (Chanel for you, oh, and you).

Dee Dee Taylor Eustace doesn't just dream about Chanel. She sleeps with Chanel. Scandalous!

All Images via the coveteur

Imagine

Imagine a World where CHANEL is a big part of your life. Imagine going to a show. Imagine going to a space designed as an aquarium. Imagine touching that mint green feather dress. Imagine meeting Karl Lagerfeld. However, thanks to the internet, Chanel can be a part of anyone's life. Just look at a collection, any collection and your imagination is running riot. Even cold fishes are in awe. And why wouldn't they be?

Another beautiful collection, no?

Images via style.com

Scandinavian vs Gallic

I found this interesting page in Vogue UK, October. Handsomely titled as 'Scandinavian Hordes vs Gallic Invaders'. So, I decided to to ask you lovely people, which one describes your style best? 

Me? The Gallic Invader. Gallic style just has that 'je ne sais quoi'. My (sometimes) motto when getting dressed is 'think French, act French, then maybe you might be French'. French with an Irish accent. The best kind.

Hello there Chanel. Hello to you too, Acne.

Stockholm Streetstyle Blog
Garance Doré

Acne & Chanel Images via style.com

Chanel & YSL=❤

Black & White=Monochrome.

Black & White=Chic.

Black & White=Timeless.

Black, White & Feathers=Absolutely Fantastic.

Chanel=Black.

YSL=White.

My Republic of Fashion + Black, White & Feathers=Love.

Black, White & Feathers for you= ?

Chanel & YSL for you= ?

Chanel

YSL

Images from vogue.co.uk

Time To Tie That Bow

Seeing recent pictures of Alexa Chung and Anna Dello Russo wearing bow ties only reinforces my love of this look. Preppy, slightly androgynous, but infinitely chic and sexy-I do love bow ties on an outfit. I just adore Alexa Chung's Chanel dress and please, can I have Anna Dello Russo's tailored suit?!

My question to you: Do you feel the same way about bow ties and this look? Let me know!

Alexa Chung Image from zimbio.com

Anna Dello Russo Image from stockholmstreetstyle

You Better Watch Out

Dear Santa,

Hope you are working hard to ensure my pressies will be delivered on time! How is your other half, aka, Mrs. Claus, oh and those eager beaver, Elves? This year, Santa, I want a few bits and pieces...nothing too extravagant. I know that the North Pole has a recession, also.

A patent Vivienne Westwood would look just right in my bag. A girl can never have too much perfume and my life is lacking without some Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle. A Michael Kors watch is the perfect chunky, but not too chunky watch that needs to sit on my wrist, as opposed to the ASOS warehouse. Last, but not least, this chandelier.

'He sees you when you're sleeping.

He knows when you're awake.'

If that song is true, you might have seen the state of my bedroom lately, no? It is so not fashionable. A Chandelier is exactly what it needs to give it that bit of 'Ooh, la la'.

I have been very good this year, Santa. So, please be good to me, for goodness sake!

My Republic of Fashion x

Coco Mademoiselle Perfume: Sephora, from $61

Vivienne Westwood Wallet: Harrods, £99.95

Michael Kors Watch: ASOS, €222.68

What's on your Christmas Wishlist this year? I got inspiration from my sister for this post, with her typed out Christmas letter to Santa, of course!

The CHANEL Word.

Usually on Fridays, it is quite hard to find something interesting to blog about. However, NYFW started yesterday, there were Fashion Nights Out, boutiques were being reopened, plenty to blog about. There are almost too many things to blog about. I get muddled quite easily and this morning is no exception.

But when I saw the pictures of the re-opening of the Chanel Soho boutique, which took place last night, I found my post! Everywhere Karl Lagerfeld goes, he draws a crowd. He drew possibly the most stylish and fashionable crowd last night. The majority in Chanel, of course!

Just for you, I picked my two favourite looks from last night. Diane Kruger and Leigh Lezark. These are both very different looks. Diane Kruger is wearing a Chanel Fall 2010 ruffled dress. It is quite romantic, unique and the detailing is gorgeous. Diane, as always looks unflappable. Chanel is second nature to her, by this stage!

Leigh's Chanel Pre-Fall 2010 dress is more edgy, its more dramatic and daring. Perfect for Leigh with her dark hair and pale skin tone. She rocks it!

Have you a favourite here?

Blake Lively was also at this Chanel re-opening, wearing Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2011. Now, I don't know if you remember, but when I posted about the Chanel Haute Couture show in July, I made a sort of amateurish blogger comment. I stated, that perhaps Lagerfeld designed the Haute Couture collection with the Gossip Girls or the girls (out of character) in mind. Here is Blake Lively wearing a a dress from that Haute Couture show. Probably only a coincidence, perhaps? If you didn't read that post, way back yonder in July, click HERE and you will get a better idea.

All images from zimbio.com

Get off the Catwalk!

I am obsessed!
Yes, that's right, not possessed,
but obsessed.
I hear you ask what over?

One City & two French words...Paris Haute Couture.
Despite the shows being over,
I just can't get over them!
Just for fun, I picked three trends,
that you can wear, even if there is no sun.
That you can buy immediately, no waitin', no impatience.

Shoes inspired by Dior, being the first.
These flower shoes definitely aren't thirsty,
they are blooming.
How I swoon over them!

Velvet inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier being the 2nd.
Despite detesting the touch of velvet,
let me gest, these are too good to be true.

Maxi & Mini...what are they?
Its Midi's time to shine.
Chanel-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!

Would you wear any of these Haute Couture trends?






Haute Couture Images from style.com, all others from product websites.

My Republic of Ireland....

As I was walking through John F. Kennedy Park today, I couldn't help wondering about a certain Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

I don't know about you, but I am a little bit obsessed with the Kennedy family. Who isn't though? A good looking, charismatic Political dynasty, marred by tragedies. But, always keeping a smile on her face was Jackie Kennedy. In my eyes, she was always stylish, chic, confident and poised within an inch of her life. She is definitely one of my fashion icons. Her look was all about big sunglasses, pearls, pill box hats, thick glossy hair and favouring designers such as Chanel, Givenchy, Christian Dior and so on. So beautiful!

Are you looking forward to seeing Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy Onassis in the mini-series of 'The Kennedy's?

Who is your fashion Icon?





Images from imageshack.com, diplomatdc.files.wordpress.com, mothersdaycentral.com & neonsignofhappiness.wordpress.com

I mentioned John F. Kennedy Park before and this is a park named after John F. Kennedy (obviously!), because the Kennedy's were originally from a small town called New Ross in Co. Wexford, which is located in the South-East of Ireland. New Ross is very proud that one of the greatest Political Dynasties is from their small town!

Its about 30 minutes from where I live and it is such a beautiful place to go and have a picnic or just wander around, looking at all the stunning trees. (Never thought I would call a tree stunning, must be my age catching up with me). When I was younger, my parents used to drag (literally drag!) my sisters, brother and I there, and I didn't really appreciate it...but now I do. Enough of the History lesson!






Thought I would make an appearance...excuse the hair...my overall appearance. The weather was fairly brutal and not in our favour at ALL!

Even though there is a very slight chance that you have but,... ever visited New Ross or JFK park? Its okay if you haven't though!haha

DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!

In September, the singer Fergie will enter into a vortex known only as Celebrity Perfume. That's right. Another celebrity perfume. Called OUTSPOKEN. I always think these celebrity perfumes have sensationalist names like 'Intimately Beckham' or 'SEXY DARLING' (Kylie Minogue. Had to do CAP's for that one). I don't know about you, but I am (very) sceptical about celebrities having their own perfume. Everyone has a perfume, from Britney Spears to Paris Hilton (why?)to Sarah Jessica Parker to Halle Berry to Kate Moss....and so on and on and on.

Image from justjared.com

I wasn't always so sceptical though. When I was 15 or so, I remember getting a bottle of Glow by JLo (cause she was JLo back then...Sean Combs was Puff Daddy or was he P Diddy...?) for Christmas. I was highly excited. I loved how 'bling' the bottle was, I loved the scent (even though I haven't smelled it in a long time, I do remember it being a nice perfume). Just to let you know, when I was 15 everything was 'blingtastic' in the Celebrity World. I wanted to be associated with as much 'bling' as possible. How naïve was I?

Celebrity Perfumes...what do you think? Yes? No? Maybe? Indifferent?



These days being a slightly (very slight) more mature 22 year old, my perfume tastes have changed dramatically. Sorry to be a cliché, but my favourite perfume is Coco Mademoiselle by CHANEL. There are no words to describe how much I love the scent of this perfume.


Coming second is Miss Dior Chérie by Dior.


FlowerBomb by Viktor & Rolf is my third favourite. I love the intensity of this perfume.


DKNY's Be Delicious and Light Blue by D&G take 4th and 5th place. These are fruity, fresh and easy-to-wear.


All perfume Images from sephora.com

What are your favourite perfumes?

This has absolutely nothing to do with perfume and she hasn't brought out her own perfume yet (I really can't seeing her do it either though), but Taylor Swift....straight or curly hair...what do you think?

I love the sleekness and how shiny her straight hair is, but then I also love her curls. They are so defined. The decisions I have to make these days are so tough!haha
Love this Galliano dress she wore to the Country Music Awards last night.


Both Images from justjared.com

Let me know what you think...straight or curly hair...celebrity fragrances or not...