Fashion Fix - Maxi Skirts

I am absolutely loving this new trend.

I'm not a huge fan of maxi dresses but I really like the maxi skirts. Unfortunately I couldn't find that many skirts on online shops but I found these two in Mango.

The great thing about maxi skirts is that you can completely shape the outfit by adding a tiny belt, a chunky belt, or simply tucking in a shirt or string top. But as you can see from these two Mango dresses, the emphasis is always on the waist, and that alone shapes your body.

This is €69.95 from Mango

I normally try and find all my fashion fixes for under €20 but these are the only two I could find. Honestly I would have no problem paying €69.95 for the pink Mango maxi.

And if you have some cash to spare this gorgeous leopard print maxi skirt is an amazing purchase. Although it's quite pricey the material is long lasting and this print always comes back in fashion.

You can get this for €125 from Mango.

The great thing about this skirt is that you can wear this casually during the day or you can style it to work for a night out.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this new style xx

Savvy Shopaholic - Zara

It may not be looking like summer outside right now, but with the August and September annual heatwave on it's way it's time to do some serious dress shopping.

Whether you are looking to meet with friends on a summers day, or let your hair down on a mad night out, summer dresses fit every occasion because they are short and loose fitting.

This week I've chosen to go with Zara, I've always loved both the style and quality of their clothes, and their fittings are always right on the mark. Plus they have a great sale on right now.

Remember, as always, everything I pick out is under €20.

Firstly I went for a few day time looks. I'm in love with this Frilled Dress for just €9.99, **STAR BUY** as well as the fact that this is a complete steal, I love the style of the dress.

The frills at the top and a tiny belt in the middle, creates some great layers, hiding those lumps and bumps we all like to keep at bay. The strapless look and short length creates the perfect beach look, but you can pair this with accessories also.

White is always the perfect colour on a summer's day, it's about the only time we can get away with it, put on a natural light tan, add a small denim jacket or blazer, add some gold bangles and strappy sandals, and away you go!

Next up is another day-time strapless look. This is an amazing offer, as it's down from €79.95 to just €19.99. The fabric on this is gorgeous with a pleated skirt, loving this Grey dress.

Once again it's all about the accessories, this can be worn during the day time or night. Short denim jackets are perfect for creating the day-time look, add this hat , for just €5.99, to achieve the perfect casual summer style.

To create the night-time look, I would add some killer high-heels, gold or silver chunky jewellery and a dark black blazer paired with a large black clutch.

Continuing with the night-time styles, I fell in love with this Green Halter-neck short for only €12.99.

Green is really starting to make it's comeback this season, and emerald or mint is my top choice. Just this week Slum Dog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto wore a beautiful mint green long dress at the premiere of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes.

Freida Pinto has brought back the trend.

But let's focus on this emerald green dress from Zara. I love this halterneck style and everyone can wear green. Whether you are a dark brunette, fair-haired blonde or fiery red-head, there are tonnes of ways to make this colour work with your hair and skin tone.

My favourite colour to match with green has to be gold, I think the two colours are really vibrant together. I'm emphasising big chunky bangles today. It's the best way to go with these summer looks.

Next up red has always been one of my favourite colours, and if you are planning a nice dinner or a cocktail night out I would suggest this beauty.

For just €12.99 you can get this from Knitted red dress Zara. It may seem quite plain at first glance but there is so much you can do with this dress.

First of all the gorgeous V-neck allows for a long-drop necklace. Think of a piece with a long chain and a large symbol, like a ball or a heart.

Add a black blazer to this look, and you've got yourself a smart, elegant outfit for a sophisticated night out.

Finally, you need to have some killer (and cheap) heels to add to any of these outfits if you are planning on hitting the tiles.

You can get these Strappy Sandal heels for just €14.99 from Zara. The strappy look is perfect for the summer time, as everyone's wearing sandals at the moment, so it gives your look a more casual vibe.
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That's it from me on this week's Savvy Shopaholic. If you would like clothes or accessories from your fashion store to appear on Miss Red, please email ryan.alexandra1@gmail.com.



PS!! Check out previous Savvy Shopaholic Posts: HERE.

Savvy Shopaholic - H&M

Happy Fashion Friday everyone!

Yes, it is that time again and this week I am showing you outfits, accessories and even shoes for under €20.00 from one of my favourite high street fashion stores, H&M.

As well as giving you top looks for under 20 quid I will of course be showing you my **STAR BUY** of the week. So, here's what I've got for you this week.

Day Time Look

The first item I found for my €20.00 budget was this gorgeous Blue Button Dress for just €19.95 this is a complete steal! I have to say, first off, that H&M's current sale is fantastic, I went shopper shopping this week, and most of their items were even cheaper than Pennys and the River Island Sale, so get down their ladies!

I loved this look because it is perfect for a girl with any shape and size because the waist band is flexible. The dress is also very flowy, so no skin tight material here. Meaning if it's a roasting hot day out and you are doing a lot of walking you won't be sweating to death!

Paired with a teeny-tiny brown bag like this and tonnes of jewellery, this is perfect for that festival chic look you'll need for Oxegen.

Lunch Time/Work Look

Next up block colours are so in right now, and I'm in love with this Block Brown and White Dress  once again coming in at just €19.95, this dress is completely multi-functional as you can doll yourself up for a night out or wear this to a lunch or even wear this dress to work.

The soft re-adjustable belt means that this look can be worn by women of all sizes. The belt can be stretched to give the look of a teeny-tiny west or you can loosen it up to feel a little bit more relaxed.

For a day time look pair this dress with minimal accessories, flat sandals or wedge sandals would be perfect for this dress and some long dangle earrings would be great for the low-cut white top. For work I would pair a blazer with this look, white preferably.

Day Time Comfort Look

Next up I spotted this gorgeous Oversized Sweater  under 20 quid again, yes just €19.95!! I love dresses but I have to say some days I just want to throw on a pair of leggings and wear a comfy but stylish sweater.

This sweater is perfect for a casual day of shopping, or just meeting a friend for a coffee. You can wear this big sweater with a pair of tight blue/white/black jeans or a pair of leggings. Match this look with a long necklace to create some movement on the sweater and add some bangles and sandals to create a boho chic look.

Another good thing about this look is you could actually use an massive chunky belt and wear this like a casual day time dress. Add a pair of tights and some wedge heels, and you've got a funky day time look!

Summer Sandals

Ok moving on to shoes, I really thought I'd struggle to find a pair for under 20 quid, but I actually found loads in H&M. These Strappy Wrap Around Sandals are by far my favourite. For a really low cost of €19.95 these sandals will last you the whole summer, and trust me, they will go with everything!

From a day-time dress to being paired with tight jeans or even leggings, you can wear these ivory sandals everywhere and anywhere (except Oxegen of course). These ones really remind me of Sienna Miller's kind of style, quite boho with a splash of sophistication.

The Slimming Belt

Next I vowed to find an accessory I could match with any one of these outfits for under 20 quid and yes, I did it again! For the teeny-tiny price of €9.95 you can buy this beautiful Leather Belt and this will go with anything!

This beige colour is perfect for a white dress or matched with a pair of jeans. It would also look great with every look I have shown you today. Chunky belts used to be in fashion, but it really is the slim, sleek belt that is in this season. The two belted look is also huge right now, with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow sporting the style just this week.

A belt can make a frumpy dress slimming and can create a waist on a long top or a pair of jeans.

**STAR BUY**

Finally I have to give you guys my star buy. Yes, this is the best bargain I found this week! For just €9.95 you can own this Figure Hugging Stripe Dress.

Stripes always go in and out of fashion but for Summer 2011 they are completely in! I'm loving the material of this dress, it falls really smoothly on your body, in all the right places! So you will really get a confident boost from this one.

The great thing about a black and white stripey look is that you can add bursts of colour to make the outfit complete. For example a short bright yellow cardigan would look stunning with this dress, matched with a small brown/white clutch bag and bright coloured heels/sandals it really is the perfect summer look!
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Well that's all from me on this gorgeous Fashion Friday. Make sure to check in with me again next week for the cheapest buys on the Internet and on the high street in my Savvy Shopaholic segment!

xxx 

PS!! Check out my latest Savvy Shopaholic editions HERE

Savvy Shopaholic - iClothing.ie

Hey guys and gals,

I'm back with my new weekly segment 'Savvy Shopaholic'. Today I will be bringing you my top three favourite looks from iclothing.ie.

I've been looking for the perfect dress, yes I know, so is every other woman out there, but I mean a dress that I can wear multiple times, for different occasions. Instead of getting a dress I can just wear to a wedding, or a frock that I can wear during a sunny day, I decided to search for the perfect dress that can do a bit of both!

I chose three dresses from iclothing.ie that I thought fit the mould, and of course I'll be giving you my **STAR BUY** of the week.

DAY TIME LOOK

First off, I found the perfect summer day dress. For just €30.00 you can pick up this beautiful Isla Pleated dress (shown above). Coming in two different colours, coral and warm mocha. I went for the bright coral colour and as I planned to create two looks with each dress I was really surprised with what I came up with.

For a casual look I added a flower hair band from Pennys, and a cotton cardigan with gold and white buttons from A-Wear. Mixing accessories with the dress created the perfect day time look, great for meeting pals for lunch or doing some shopping!

Next, I thought the dress would be perfect for a summer wedding. So instead of adding extra accessories I went for a very simple look, not even adding jewellery. The striking colour and pleated material can completely stand on it's own, and with some natural crimps and curls in my hair I fell in love with this minimalistic look.

NIGHT TIME LOOK

Next up is the night time look! I thought I might struggle a bit with this one. It's hard to find a going out dress that you can make casual. But I did it! First off I picked this beautiful Miley Two In One Contrast dress for just €28.00. Two in one dresses are so in right now, and I love the burst of colours on this one.

It's nice to wear a dress that's tight in all the right places, a little short, but at the same time, the puffy high-necked top gives the look some sophistication. By itself the dress is perfect for a girlie night out, drinking some cocktails, paired with a simple silver clutch. (But gold would also work with this outfit, some gold chunky earrings would look great.)

But if you want to make the outfit just that little more classy I suggest adding a fitted jacket, I chose a beige short jacket with shoulder pads from A-Wear, the length was perfect to show off the black skirt and the colour matched perfectly. I would also suggest adding some light tights if you really want that look of sophistication.

**NIGHT AND DAY LOOK**

Finally I found the perfect dress that I could use for both a daytime and night time look! The cheapest of all the dress, you can pick up this Coralia Chiffon Dress for just €26.00, so this is my **STAR BUY**.

The second I put on this dress it felt perfect. All three dresses I tried have no zips or buttons so they fit onto your body like a glove. I loved this light grey colour mixed with a floral design with a black outline throughout the dress.

Firstly I tried the night time look, adding some bling I chose a gorgeous pair of earrings from The Ivory Closet's jewellery range 'Bellerina'. This night time look is perfect for the summer months, and the dress has a very flowy material, so you can relax and feel comfortable.

Finally I mixed and matched to create a day-time look. I actually thought this look would be perfect for work. Adding some tights, and a light grey jacket from New Look, I also tied my hair back and wore a bangle, from the 'Bellerina' range again.

Even though the dress is perfect for hitting the tiles or attending a wedding/summer event, you can definitely accessorize it to work for a day time look.

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That's it from me this week. If you want your products to feature in next week's 'Savvy Shopaholic' email me on msmaggiered@gmail.com.

Fashion Feature - The Shoe Room

In one of the most beautiful towns in Ireland, there lies a hidden treasure full of luxurious things. Are you looking to feed your shoe addiction? Need a beautiful place to escape to, filled with beauty and style? Well then I've got the perfect place for you...The Shoe Room.

From eloquent sandals to sexy peep-toe stiletto's, you can find everything you need in this little piece of heaven...

The Shoe Room, located in Adare, Limerick, not only fulfills your shoe fetish (an addiction all of us women have) but it also provides you with a relaxing experience, comfortable surroundings and everything beautiful. From stylish flats to mega heels, you can choose from a wide range of fabulous shoes to suit any outfit or any purpose. From night-time looks to summer day wear, there is such a wide range to choose from, and everything is made by the best designers and the best material.

When you buy a pair of shoes from The Shoe Room, you are making an investment for life. Each shoe is so carefully crafted and made to be so comfortable, that you will never feel the urge to throw them in the bin after a long night out, or see them break while getting jiggy on the dance floor. These shoes are the real deal ladies!

I had never been to this hidden treasure, but once I found it I never wanted to leave. The location alone is so beautiful and calming, that the experience starts off an a high. Meeting the staff and seeing the shop is the next best thing. Not only are the shoes top class, and so beautifully designed but the store itself has a hint of luxury, you'll feel like you are spoiling yourself. (It reminds me of the same magical feeling I get when I walk into The Ivory Closet, nothing beats a girl and their wardrobe).

The shop holds some seriously special brands such as Hoss, Nando Munzi, Pedro Garcia, Pretty Ballerinas, Pura Lopez, Solo Soprani and Beverly Feldman. Whether you are going to a special event or simply want to treat your feet to a comfortable and stylish experience then you need to visit The Shoe Room! And the quaint store also hold accessories such as designer clutches and jewellery. So you can piece your outfit together all under the one roof!

Plus The Shoe Room also holds some very special interior design pieces. You can purchase lavish mirrors, beautiful carpets, curtains and any fabric with amazing quality.

From the 'Hoss' collection.

Even just being in The Shoe Room five minutes, I feel like Sarah Jessica Parker in an episode of  'Sex & The City'; falling in love with every single shoe I see. The designs are just so flawless and the fit; just perfect. There's honestly nothing more I would want from my best friends... my shoes that is of course!


But of course, with all things fabulous, you have to pay for them. However... since we are in recessionary times and all that, and I just love you guys, The Shoe Room have been kind enough to offer all Maggie Red Blog readers a discount!

From the 'Nando Muzi' collection

You will receive a 10% discount at The Shoe Room when you spend €100 or more, and you will get an amazing 20% off your purchase when you spend €200 or more! All you have to do is say that Maggie Red Blog sent you and the discount is yours! So this is the perfect excuse to buy those sparkly heels you wanted, or those elegant sandals you wanted to wear to a summer event.

It's time to spoil yourselves girls, and there's no better place then The Shoe Room!

Coming Soon!!

PS!!

Add: Adare Village, Limerick, Ireland.


Phone: 061  395075

Opening Hours: 

Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm 

Saturday 10am-5pm 

Sunday 2pm-6pm

Facebook: The Shoe Room

PPS!!!!

They also do the cutest shoes in the world...Baby shoes! So if you don't want to shop for yourself, treat yout little girl or boy:

Comptetion Time With The Ivory Closet!

Yes, there is ANOTHER chance for you guys to win something spectacular, and this time it comes from the always fabulous Ivory Closet!

I, along with every other girl in Ireland have become completely obsessed with their amazing clothing range, as the hire out amazing designer dresses for really low prices! Already they've had the gorgeous Vogue Williams wear their outfits and the equally beautiful Louise Johnston has fallen in love with them too (those 'Fade Street' gals love their fashion).

The 'Ballerina' Jewellery Range

As well as having the best dresses in Ireland they are now selling an amazing jewellery range called Ballerina! I attended their Bangle Party a few weeks ago and their bling is absolutely amazing! Everything in the store comes from a celeb background. You can wear dresses worn by Pixie Lott and earrings worn by Cheryl Cole! Being in their store is like being in a wardrobe of a princess!

Bangels from the 'Ballerina' range

Their new celeb bling is absolutely gorgeous, and in store you can find the perfect piece to add glamour to a night our or simply fulfill your dazzling pleasures! The jewellery range can be seen in full by clicking right here: Ballerina.

Plus the boutique have also added a range of glitzy I-Phone 3/4 phone covers. The stylish covers can be ordered through the Ivory Closet's Facebook page and you can also purchase covers for your BlackBerry. Check out all the phone covers here: Phone Covers.

More bangles from the 'Ballerina' range

COMPETITION DETAILS

So the lovely girls at the Ivory Closet want to give one lucky Maggie Red reader a free bangle from their amazing collection! All you have to do is 'Like' this post and write the word "Ivory Closet" on my page. I'll pick the winner at random next Sunday!

Good Luck

<3


P.S Need to find your way there?


Address:
1st Floor

18 Shannon Street
Limerick

(Over head Myles Breens bar)


Opeing hours:
10am-5pm Monday -Friday
(Saturday with appointment)


Contact:
Phone: 061-314422
Email: theivorycloset@gmail.com



Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/theivorycloset
http://facebook.com/'ballerina'theivorycloset