50 Shades...

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A pair of shades will serve their purpose all year round. From letting you check out the hot guy in the coffee queue without him noticing to preventing you look confused when you’re squinting in the sun, lets face it everyone looks and feels cooler with their sunglasses on, and now that the summer is well and truly upon us, there has never been a better time to get our shades on.

Squinting, not a good look. 

Sunglasses shopping is a real treat, you're guaranteed to find a pair that fit and you can get a pair from as a little as a euro! If you don’t know what type of sunglasses suit your face, there are plenty of guides online to steer you in the right direction, like this one from Shopbop.

 

I got a gang of my favourite heart, square and oval faces on the case and we think we NAILED IT! 

Top Left-Right (Emer is a Heart in cat-eyes, Avis is an Oval in oversizeds,
Ruth is a Square in printed ray bans, and I'm a round shape in Wayfarers)

This year’s latest sunglasses trends vary from the retro to ridiculous so let’s start with my favourite…

El Classico

There’s certainly plenty of new trends to choose from when it comes to sunglasses, but my fave will always be the classic wayfarer ray bans that I'm wearing above. Last year I bought the folding wayfarers and they are perfect for a girl on the go as they fold up for even the teeniest of handbags. 

Cat Eyes

Prada, €274

Cat eye sunglasses were big in 2010, and are now back just a short 4 years later! They were all over New York Fashion Week and are now on the high street.

More affordable at €16.90 on Asos!

This style is perfect for anyone going for a retro look this summer and if you’re a little bit plus a pair of these cat eye shades will have you rocking 50s glamour in vintage style swimsuits on the beach. 

Flower Power

Kate Spade, $178

Dolce and Gabbana and Kate Spade have introduced floral customising on their shades this year. If you’re like me and are more credit crunch than credit card, check out Irish blogger Lily Joyce who will show you in a few simple steps how to customise your own.

Bold!

Miley wears these "groovy" sunglasses from Penneys, €3

From the whacky to the wild, if you're looking for fun shades this summer, you got it! River Island and Pennys have the best range when it comes to crazy!

Statue of Liberty Shades, €10, River Island

So go on â€" get yo’ shades on, there’s a #sunnieselfie opportunity just waiting around the corner…..!

Kx

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Get Shorty!

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Shorts have always been one of those wardrobe worries for curvy girls. Since my last post on shorts, I get the feeling that while a lot of us will wear them with black tights in the winter months, we’re less likely to get shorty while the sun shines. So it’s time to get inspired from some of the best ways to wear shorts this summer, no matter how much junk in our trunk!

Denims

Asos Curve, Denim Shorts and Long Sunflower Tee

Denim shorts can be fairly snug around the middle area and in the sunny weather you won’t have your sucky in black tights to hold you in. So, if you are feeling self conscious about your tum and bum, pair your shorts with a top that covers your hang up areas and you won’t give it a second thought! Ah the long top! The curvy girl’s best friend!

Prints

Oasis, Mollie Loves Collection, €40

Printed shorts are still on the high street and let’s hope they’re here to stay ‘coz they are fab! A long top will still be nice with prints, but to really show off your fab printed shorts, a tucked in fitted jersey tee will accentuate your waist and show off all your curves in the right places!

Forever 21 Polka Prints
Just to look at, they're no longer in stock! :( 

These polka shorts from New Look will substitute! €17.99

Culottes

Culottes in Coral, New Look, €22.99

I admit, I was, and still am a bit, sceptical of culottes! I am far too short to pull them off, but if you have long legs, a pair of culottes are comfy, flowy and still mega on trend, so definitely worth a try on, especially the pair above for a bargain at 22.99! 

Flippy

Littlewoods Flippy Shorts from South, €22 

If you’re going more beach bar than cocktail bar, get yourself a hundred pairs of “flippy” shorts. Flippy shorts are the latest craze in the shorts community, they are baggy and free flowing like culottes but they are short like regular shorts! Hurray! They are perfect for holiers and can be dressed up with heels and a fancy top for back home.

Top Tips For Shorts Ready Legs

•  If you don’t like pale legs, throw on a bit of fake tan to take the Irish glow away!
•  If conscious of your legs in shorts, wear them with a pair of skin coloured tights to get you started.
• Short shorts might chafe the tops of your thighs so moisturise them before wearing or go for a pair of flippy shorts/culottes that will cover your thighs. 
  
  
  G’wan get those legs out and Get Shorty!

K x

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Bikini Bridge is falling down.. falling down falling down…

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I recently went to a Bokwa class in Dublin 8. For anyone who is not familiar with Bokwa, think Zumba mixed with step aerobics but sweatier! 

HILARIOUS! 

Both before and after each class, the Bokwa girls share positive and fun fitness messages on facebook to both encourage and congratulate you on your workout.

I hear what your saying, what kind of cult have you joined Kate?! I thought the same, but wait…..! They never mention size or weight loss but rather focus on the health and fun aspects of getting exercise. In a world full of “thigh gaps” and “bikini bridges” its easy to forget that working out to house music with a room full of sweaty people trying to dance, is actually hilarious!

Their outlook got me thinking â€" it’s high time to replace “thinspiration” with positive messages like “healthy is the new skinny” and “I work out because I love my body, not because I hate it”. There is a fitness party in town, and this time, everyone’s invited!

Whether you’re burning calories or just burning a hole in the dance floor, take some of these vibes with you for your next workout and remember to be body positive, the bikini bridge is well and truly falling down..!

K x

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Grey.. not just for The Girl from Tomorrow

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Grey Goose, Grey's Anatomy, there's even 50 shades of it! Grey is everywhere and more importantly it is one of the key colours for Autumn Winter 14 and with a pop of colour sprinkled thoughout, soon our grey skies will be welcomed with open arms! 

I used to think that grey was too minimalist, plain and frankly a bit "girl from tomorrow" but the new grey luxury knits on the high street are opulent and glam so you can rest assured you won't need to bring your spaceship.

Oasis grey knits and skirts, AW14

For the Christmas season, embrace a bit of sparkle with this metallic grey sweatshirt from Warehouse. 

Warehouse metallic jumper, AW14, E55

 

Don't be afraid of grey on grey, even if you are pale, these luxury materials will make you look snug not pasty. Perhaps have the bronzer on standby... just in case. 

Warehouse, AW14, E46

These grey throw over cardys from Boohoo (below) and Warehouse(above) are perfect for being cosy and comfortable for when it's just not cold enough for the big Winter coat. 

Hooded grey carry, Boohoo.com, 37.99 

So although there might not be 50 shades of it, there are plenty of greys to get into this Autumn Winter so get on to the high street and bag yourself a winter knit those grey clouds are well on their way....

K x

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Too Old for School?

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No need to wake up from your California Dream, you’ve been Saved by the Bell so say Sweet Valley Hi to the latest trend to hit the highstreet, varsity! We know letterman jackets and number tees have been around for the past few seasons, but jock style has been kicked up a few notches this back to school term. I hear you, we have long forgotten our locker combinations, university chic is aimed at the young ones! Don’t worry, we can glam up varsity style with some key looks that will suit those of us that are more “Oh My Back” than “Quarterback!”

Asos Curve, Now out of stock
(but there's lots more like this!) 

Long Tee

The long tee is perfect for plus sizers as it will conceal any hang up areas while showing off your cheerleader worthy legs! Like freaky - oh wow- like totally freak me out...!

River Island Slogan tees, from €16

Asos, €50

You're the Bomb-er

The bomber jacket is the ultimate throwback to American high school style and if you didn’t invest in one last season, don’t worry, they’re still on the go.

Penneys, sweater, €10, Jeans €19

You're Number is NOT up! 
Number tees are a casual wardrobe staple, and Penneys have a fab sports luxe range of varsity gear that's cheap and cheerful so you can rock the trend without breaking the bank. For anyone with big boobs, try before you buy, as the material isn't as flowy as the tees above.

Penneys sweater, €12, Jeans, €10

So despite the fact that when you were at school it was called the "inter cert", embrace your inner student and get the look, you may need someone to buy your drink for you this weekend though.

K x

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