Honourable Mention

For this Week's Honourable Mention I have chosen the Stunning Eva Longoria. The Actress was pictured attending the Noble Gift Gala at the Dorchester in London last Saturday night, where she and Jermaine Jackson presented Mariah Carey with an award for her Humanitarian and Charity work and all proceeds for the event went to Eva's Charity, "The Eva Longoria Fund" which aims to provide aid to disadvantaged kids with health problems and the Latino Community.

 

 Wearing a beautiful and simple, fuchsia, J Mendel Dress with a plunging neckline an open back running into a slight train on the back, the beautiful Eva shone. Accessorizing with a fab Salvatore Ferragamo Clutch and Brian Atwood Pumps she definitely looked the part to chair the Gala.



Keeping her makeup simple with a lined lip and her signature Lashings of Lashes with a messy updo, Eva truly looked beautiful.

Did you rate this look? I am totally in love with this colour!

Christmas Outfit Series ~ Work Party

I have decided to do this Christmas Outfit Series running over the next two weeks for a few reasons,
(A) I always work out in advance what I want to wear and have it completely styled in my head. If a can't get a certain piece for the outfit, the whole idea gets scrapped and I start again.

(B) In a way it's a type of Wishlist/Christmas list for myself which I make referrals too and also like to tick things off as I purchase or secure the different pieces. This Christmas list/Wishlist starts for me at the end of the summer, which to me is either after My Birthday or after my Foreign Holiday, whichever comes last. My lists comprise of Family Christmas Presents, My Christmas Wishlist and finally my Christmas Outfit List.

(C) The final reason why I have done this list is, I get paid once before Christmas, thus meaning one pay check with which to purchase all needed. I have to work out what I want, What it's going to cost and which items I can mix and match throughout the Christmas period to give myself less stress and to also spend less. I always like to buy pieces that I can use alot. For example If I buy a statement piece which is expensive, I have to be able to wear it with a number of things in order to justify the cost.
Okay so alot to take it, all my crazy ramblings in my head now down in print, so to the outfit.

This is what I have in my head for my Work Christmas party.
Blazer, Shorts, Top, Earrings and Ring - River Island
I love this Blazer so much. Black, check, a little PU, check and versatile, definitely. The shorts okay a bright colour, not something that will go with everything but hey sometimes you have to go where the heart desires. They aren't ridiculously expensive so I can justify the spend. I can see these also being worn on Summer Holidays next year and also for Summer nights out with a nice bright white top. And just look at that top, the sequins on the racer back make it a statement however from the front it looks like a simple dark grey/navy silk vest. Versatile, of course!
Shoes - Steve Madden
A blue shoe, well it's kind of a MUST HAVE, not quite, but almost. To justify I will be buying the shoe from Penneys, I saw a pair on Thursday for 10 Euro.
Bangles - "Bellerina" at The Ivory Closet.
For this I don't need an excuse, "Just Because" is sufficient enough.
Big lashes and a sparkly smokey eye (Dazzle Dust by Barry M), all because it's Christmas. This is what I imagine for the night. Whether it works out like this or not is yet to be seen, I will do a post next week on what I end up wearing. My next Outfit in my Christmas Series is one for your Girl's Night out, because everyone goes out with their girlfriends before Christmas. Stay tuned for that which I will post on Wednesday next week.
So what will you be wearing for your Work Christmas Party? How do you justify your splurges?

A Quick Catch Up ~ Rihanna!!!

I went to the Rihanna concert at the beginning of October with friends. The ticket was my Christmas present last year from my wonderful husband. Now, to say that this woman is Fierce is an understatement. SO BEYOND AMAZING. I love her music. Her album Loud is one of my favourite albums ever. I feel it's completely versatile and has something for everyone. I don't think there is anything about her that I do not love. If you've touched down on my blog before you may have already realised this fact. On top of her music she is definitely one of my Style stars too. From her street style to red carpet style to her stage outfits. I love it all.

I took so many photos and videos on the night it was next to impossible to edit them down so i have picked some of the best photos to showcase this girls fabulousness.

The concert was Amazing. I cannot even describe quite how good she was. The best concert I have ever been to, and I have been to alot of concerts. She sang all her hits and sang mash ups to her collaborations. She literally had ever person, in the sold out arena, singing along with her.

I was on such a high after the concert and did not want it to end. I would have quite happily gone back and done it all again the next evening and every evening for a week. I wish I had bought tickets to go see her again when she returned for her second night on the 25 of November.

Rihanna I salute you. Two words ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!

Was anyone else at this concert in Dublin? Do ya'll love Rihanna as much as me?

For the Final Touches

For any of you who have read my About Me Page

 you will have seen that I am a nail technician and makeup artist. I don't post much about my work however I do want to change that and giving my last Catch Up Post featured my last big makeup job I definitely want to go more into detail about what I do. I love doing nails and makeup. Transforming somebody by adding those final little touches such as a fabulous pair of lashes added to a smokey eye or giving those talons a little added prettiness. I won't be going into tutorials or Nail and Face of the Day posts but every so often I will post something that I have done.

So now for the exciting part... (Well For the little bit of information that excites me, that is!)

The product that I use for Gel Polish has just released a holiday collection... Razzle Dazzle

A perfect selection of 6 gorgeous sparkly colours just in time for Christmas. Whether it's for your work Christmas party, the day itself or for the big night that is, New Years Eve, this selection is exactly what every girl I know, will drool over. I'm so excited to add these to my kit and get started on beautifying all my clients nails with a Christmas Twist.

Rihanna For Armani

Two words that I am happy to hear in a sentence together! The Oh So Fabulous Rihanna has thrown her talents towards designing with the fashion legend that is the House of Giorgio Armani. Following the gorgeous yet provocative collaboration between Rihanna and Armani for their underwear ads,

the singer has now teamed up the the label to launch a capsule collection, which is now available for purchase.

The Collection showcases Rihanna's current grungy rocker chic style with black leather, white tees and the signature element of Rihanna's scarf effect belt. I love the few pieces that make up this collection. The leather jacket is perfection. The lacy bra is everything that a lacy bra is supposed to be, sexy, sheer and a little on the naughty side. Loving the shade of purple too. And those tshirts, j'Adore.

 

I love, love, love this tshirt with the print of her face. It's so sexy and it's not shouting Rihanna is the same way that a tour tshirt would, for example. It's artistic and bang on trend with the leopard print element. You can show you're love for the star while remaining chic and keeping your cuteness and dignity intact. Check out the Armani Website for more details.
Is Rihanna's overtly sexy style something which you like? Does this line interest you?

Santa Baby

Now that it's officially the run up to Christmas, ie. I've seen the Coca Cola Christmas Ad, it's now time to make my Christmas List.

Christmas List by ribbonspearlsdaisychains featuring metallic clutches

1. MAC Powder Blush in Sunbasque (just ran out, need more)
2. Naked 2 Palette by Urban Decay (I have the original and I die for it, I think I might just love this one even more)
3. YSL Rouge Volupte in Peach Passion (Love the colour and obsessed with this packaging)
4. Nars Satin Lipstick in Honolulu Honey ( About to run out of my favourite lipstick and I need it replaced before that happens.
5. A Sewing Machine (I really want to get started making all things I've been talking about for ages. I need to bring my ideas to life)
6. A holiday to the Greek Islands ( Maybe a little much for a stocking filler but hey, I can dream, right?)
7. House of Harlow 1960 Textured Cutout Cuff (I NEED THIS)
8. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" Booties (OBSESSED, see here)
9. House of Harlow 1960 Tilda Antique Studded Clutch in Cognac10. The iPhone 4 (I really, really deserve a new phone)
11. Alexander Wang Rocco Duffel Bag (TO DIE)
12. These 4 gorgeous pieces from the Spring Summer 2012 Mara Hoffman Collection (I'd take the entire collection if someone was offering, UNREAL)

In an ideal world of course my stocking will be stuffed with these babies on Christmas Morning. That probably won't be happening but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Honorable Mention

For this week's Honourable Mention I have chosen Nicki Minaj. Now I know what you're thinking.... It's Nicki Minaj and she dresses like a fair ground ride dipped in Sprinkles and Teddy Bears, WELL... Last Week at the 2011 American Music Awards in
she rocked a look that screamed fashion forward and fabulously grand.

 She wore this stunning Oscar de la Renta gown and Alexander McQueen shoes. The jewel toned green shade contrasting against the black lace is truly beautiful. The ruching on the front of the dress, detailing the on trend "Mullet" or asymmetrical hem is perfect and what looks like a teffeta silk is pure indulgence. I love everything about this dress, truly.

 Of course Nicki wouldn't be Nicki Minaj without pulling out the stops somehow and she stayed true to her signature style with her pink wig and bubblegum pink lips, which although not my style, it works for her.

I love this look from Nicki and I really hope that she pulls some more looks like this out of her closet as it really does her justice and shows that although she has a personality through dress, she can also tone it done in her own way.

What did you think of this look? Would you like to see Nicki Minaj toned down a little more often?