Face of JD Sports

So it's been a bit quiet here lately! Back in February I started a 6 week challenge which involved a return to working out, a lot of meal planning & prepping and a bit of sugar craving too! I really enjoyed focusing on this area of my life and have tried to keep it up as much as I can... With the occasional pizza and glass of wine of course! It does involve a lot of extra work though, so on top of a full time job that's why I've been so busy and quiet. But hopefully I've learnt to juggle them all now!

So when I heard that JD Sports were looking for a new face for 2015 to front their brand and collections I was intrigued! Once again the trainer champions have chosen street style over supermodels for their latest product shots, billboards and even tv ads! If, like me, you'd prefer a new pair of Nike Roshe than Louboutin Pigalles or your heart skipped a beat when you saw the new Stella for Adidas collection, then this is definitely the competition for you!

Thanks to the JD App, its super easy to enter! Just upload a photo of yourself & a bit of info about what you're in to, and then fans can vote for their favourite entries!
Click here to read more and enter!

Best of luck!
xxx

 

Winter Warmer

Hat, Sweater & Fur Penneys/Primark Coat Dunnes Jeans Dr.Denim

Shoes Isabel Marant Bag Accessorize

 

I really don't like January. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone here! Its so cold & quiet that the only way to get through it is to treat ourselves or make some exciting plans! I've done a bit of shopping, booked a weekend away and am starting back at the gym tomorrow morning! It seems like the whole country is on a January Detox/Health Kick and I'm loving it! Its nice to start the year off on a positive note!

 

I started talking about January because this outfit is all about the layers & wrapping up! It has been so cold in Cork these last few weeks. I love my new Penney's hat as its so snug & cosy and, at €3, wont break the bank! I've had my eye on this adorable little camera bag from Accessorize for ages and snapped it up in the Sale for just €20!

 

Hope everyone's having a great 2015 so far,

Cathy

xxx

 

Photos by the always amazing Margaret of 4ngstyle

 

 

Dont forget to Sparkle

 

So we are near the end of 2014! What a great year it has been, I will do a post looking back on my favourite bits of the year but for now I leave you with some sparkling inspiration for New Years Eve.

 

And remember, there's no such thing as too much glitter!

Cathy

xxx

 

 

Winter Winterland

Coat & Gloves Dunnes Stores Sweater & Fur Penneys/Primark Jeans DrDenim Shoes Isabel Marant

 

I am feeling very festive this weekend! I finally got a start on my Christmas shopping and we visited the lovely market in town for some tasty goodies! We also got our tree up and mulled some wine. I do love this time of year!

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Cathy

xxx

A New Dawn

 

A new month is here, and it's one of my favourites of the year.

I'm feeling a fresh and exciting vibe with new beginnings & adventures!

xxx

 

Christmas Windows

 

So it has been a bit quiet here at A Stitch in Style, but now I can show you why! We have been up the walls in work getting ready for Christmas, decorating the store & of course installing our Christmas Windows! The theme this year was the Theatre, my photos aren't the best but hopefully you can make it in to have a look for yourself if you're in Cork for the Festive season!

 

I just love this time of year, I'm off to make myself a hot port and get started on my Christmas shopping list!

Cathy

xxx

 

 

Day of the Dead

 

So yesterday morning we decided to dress up a bit for the night! I had been working non stop all week on Christmas Windows so hadn't even planned on going out but sometimes they are the best nights! I am obsessed with Mexican Sugar Skulls and have wanted to do the Day of the Dead make-up look for ages. I ran to the pound shop for some white face paint & cheap flowers. I attached the flowers to a hairband to make the head piece and it only cost €4!

 

Hope you like the make-up:)

Cathy

xxx

Prints Charming

Scarf, belt, jeans, boots Penneys/Primark Blazer Zara Bag Topshop 

Hands up, I am guilty of being a bad blogger over the last week or so! I am back to work after a lovely 10 months off so have been adjusting to that, and had a bad case of the sniffles too. But I'm back to normal now:)!

 

So the week before last, I was invited to a bloggers preview of the Opera Lane AW collections in Perry Street Café. The food was amazing (especially those red velvet cupcakes!) and the show, which was styled by Natasha Crowley, made me want to run to Opera Lane there & then and buy everything!

 

I went with the beautiful Margaret of 4ngstyle and we took some pics before the show, so huge thanks to her for these photos and do check out her gorgeous blog if you haven't already!

 

Cathy

xxx