I wont bite!

Sweater H&M Skirt Finders Keepers at Brown Thomas Necklace, Bracelet & Boots Penneys/Primark 

I wore this on Tuesday evening when I was hosting a table of Fashion Bloggers at the Brown Thomas AW13 Fashion Show. The event was held in The Elm Tree, Glounthane, a beautiful bar and restaurant that never disappoints!

 

I invited Erika of Retro Flame, Nessa of Lifes Lust Haves, Vera of Yucky Duck Fashion, Margaret of 4ng2 and Natasha of Fashion Stylists. After the Fashion Show, we were treated to an amazing meal and champagne. It was so great to chat with other Cork fashion bloggers and share stories. I recommend you check out all of their blogs if you haven't yet!

 

Blog post on the actual show coming soon and huge thank you to Margaret from 4ng2 for taking these pics!

 

Cathy

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CFW Designer of the Year Show

Saturday night I attended the highly anticipated Designer of the Year Show as part of Cork Fashion Week. The show was held in the stunning Triskel Christchurch and it was also a great opportunity to meet some lovely Irish bloggers that I hadn't met before. The design talent was outstanding and I was very impressed with the Millinery section of the show. My photos didn't come out the best so I will do a more detailed post soon with better images of the clothes, but for now here are some details of what I wore:)

 

Cathy

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Sweater Selected Femme at Brown Thomas Skirt River Island Bag Marc Jacobs

Necklace Penneys/Primark Bracelet Links of London 

 With Vera from Yucky Duck Fashion wearing Irish Designer Colin Horgan

 

 Eileen Healy of Oh Designs won the Millinery Award with her sweet inspired collection

 

 I am in love with this giant sweet headpiece!

With Nessa of Lifes Lust Haves, Sabrina from Kopper Hair & Natasha of Fashion Stylists

 

 

My Paris Fashion Week Memories

This week, 3 years ago, I jetted off on the trip of my dreams to Paris for Fashion Week. To this day, they were still the best few days of my life. I decided to do this post, mainly to remind myself of how amazing the whole thing was, but also to share the experience with you, as I have never mentioned it before on
A Stitch in Style.

I hope you enjoy my visual diary!

 

I am also dedicating this post to my wonderful Mum, who waited for me outside shows, held my flats for quick shoe changes, mapped out our routes & metro stops between locations and sipped Champagne with me in

The Tuilerie Gardens! 

 

Cathy

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Show Invites waiting for me at the hotel

 

Peeling the plastic off the runway at Sharon Wauchob

 

The Sharon Wauchob Show

 

Taking my seat at Manish Arora

 

A quick outfit shot

 

Late night planning, maps, magazines & Chai

 

Up early and across the city for Barbara Bui

 

Final walk at the amazing Barbara Bui show

 

Quick make-up fix between shows

 

My invite for Issey Miyake

 

Chatting with Hilary Alexander before the show

 

The Issey Miyake Finale

 

A bit of sight-seeing amongst the madness

 

Street Style Snapping

 

Getting papped outside Dior

 

Being interviewed for Vogue Nippon

 

On Vogue Paris website

 

Balmain Be Mine

 

Oh Olivier....

Il Take it all!

 

 

Wow! What a show!

I just love this collection from Olivier Rousteing for Balmain. There are SO many pieces I would wear and I can already picture all the replicas that will be on the highstreet!

 

Cathy

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PS. I'm compiling my Paris Fashion Week Throwback Post so stay tuned for lots of pics and memories:)!

 

Lennon Courtney Launch

 I pottered in to the lovely Blush Boutique today after work where Brendan Courtney was launching his latest collection from Lennon Courtney. I thought I was going to miss it but thankfully fashion events rarely start on time:)

 

I arrived to a store buzzing with excited, well-dressed women, sipping Prosecco and discussing fashion. Brendan then talked us through his collection, which he designs with fellow stylist Sonya Lennon, as two models showcased the new season pieces available in the store.

 

If you are looking for something crazy and eye-catching, then this is not the label for you.

However, if what you are looking for are flattering, classic and timeless investment pieces then Lennon Courtney is most definitely what you need.

My absolute favourite piece was the Leather Collar,

the perfect accessory to dress up any outfit, you can purchase it for me here :)

 

Hope you like the photos and the best of luck to Brendan & Sonya with another stunning collection,

Cathy

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Yours truly with designer Brendan Courtney

 

 

 

My LFW Top Picks

Just a little collage of a few of my favourite looks so far from London Fashion Week.

I always love London, not only for its individuality and uniqueness, but also for its wearability. I would literally wear every one of these looks and I am actually drooling over those Mary Katrantzou pieces!

 

What have been your favourites so far?

I cant wait to see Peter Pilotto & Erdem tomorrow.

Cathy

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