Rosemary Mac Cabe

• celebrity music
• August 31, 2012, 19:54

The whole world would be safer if someone were to tell Cher Lloyd some kind of cautionary tale about short skirts, knickers and colds in one’s kidneys, but that aside, we love Cher. Always have, always will.

• denim
• August 31, 2012, 13:30

It started when a friend noted, when getting ready for a night out a million years ago, that I had good legs. (We do that, don’t we? Compliment each other’s body parts when squeezing into something glittery in front of …

• competitions
• August 31, 2012, 07:30

We have a winner for my fabulous Hession Hairdressing competition! Random.org has spoken and the winner is Edel Hennessy @ comment #2! Congrats, Edel! Keep an eye out for some upcoming competitions! Kisses!

• seasonal dressing stylists
• August 30, 2012, 10:30

I’ve gone on about Warehouse enough – you should know that it’s one of my go-to high-street favourites. So you can be assured that, were I to be in the country tomorrow, I’d be popping up to Warehouse on South …

• models photography stylists
• August 30, 2012, 07:30

This is some kind of written-in-the-sands shit, because not only have I waxed lyrical about how amazing Naoise Tan is, I have also featured the work of one Eilish McCormick. Am I like the Anna Wintour of the Irish fashion …

• celebrity dresses magazines online shopping
• August 30, 2012, 07:30

Olivia Palermo get the look – InStyle November 2012 by rosemarymaccabe featuring print dresses Just click on any of the items to buy ‘em – now if that ain’t service with a smile! (That Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge, incidentally, is …

• events seasonal dressing stylists
• August 29, 2012, 07:30

I know, I know, I just can’t stay away . . . but I didn’t want to disappear without letting you know about a great event going on this weekend at Dundrum Town Centre. If you’re like me, you can’t …

• celebrity magazines
• August 28, 2012, 07:30

If you follow me on Twitter you’ll have seen my newfound obsession with Revenge. This has to be the best show on TV at the moment, not necessarily because of gritty storylines or incredible acting but because of unashamed, soapy …

• competitions models stylists
• August 27, 2012, 07:30

So here’s one of those sporadic posts I mentioned – to alert you all to the Ilac Centre’s Fash Dash, an initiative they’re getting off the ground as part of Dublin Fashion Festival. The Fash Dash is basically a modelling …

• music
• August 22, 2012, 14:30

I just watched Beyoncé’s performance at the United Nations for World Humanitarian Day and I think you’ll agree that those lyrics + the U2-esque background = a maelstrom of emotions. If you need cheering up after that (but feel like staying …

• models online shopping sportswear
• August 22, 2012, 12:30

Have you ever tried bikram yoga? I did two months of it last year, at Init Yoga in Ringsend. Three days a week, I got up at 5.30am (yes, really) and sweated my head off for 90 minutes in 30-degree …

• stylists
• August 22, 2012, 10:30

I know, I know, I’m really spoiling you with blurry photographs taken in the mirrored windows of closed banks. You’re welcome. In an effort to stave away the intense sweat (TMI?) I’m wearing a dress and shoes from Asos, a …

• consumer rights customer service
• August 22, 2012, 07:30

I tweeted the other day about the rage I feel when I experience really bad customer service, and the response told me that I’m not alone. So I’ve decided to do a new weekly feature – on bad customer service. …

• beauty music
• August 20, 2012, 14:30

This is my daily vista from a sun lounger at Opera Plage on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais. Jealous? Well, I wouldn’t blame you – roasting hot temperatures, seriously beautiful people and even more beautiful scenery, architecture, art . . . …

• shoes and boots trends
• August 20, 2012, 10:30

I decided that if you’re thinking about something for more than six months and you happen to find yourself with a few hundred euro of credit available to you on your Visa in the same week that Tracey from Costume calls …

• events street style
• August 20, 2012, 07:30

. . . to the opening of Wilde, Dublin’s new gay club. On me: Joanne Hynes collar, Asos top, Reiss trousers, DVF clutch and Topshop wedges. On him: Zara blazer and top, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams trousers, Vans …

• seasonal dressing
• August 17, 2012, 10:30

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sunglasses, and how they seem to suit 99 per cent of the population. (Mostly, let’s face it, I’ve been thinking about myself – and how I should wear sunglasses more often, given that …

• beauty food Irish designs jewellery online shopping photography shoes and boots specs and shades
• August 17, 2012, 07:30

I sometimes complain about these collages as being a slightly lazy way out of a blog-post-free hole, but what the hey? It’s past midnight and I want you to have something to gawp at on this fine Friday morning. Top …

• photography street style
• August 16, 2012, 10:30

So the longlists for the Irish Blog Awards are out – which means very little, as this is an unedited list of every single blog that was nominated in every single category. Naturally, I care only for one category*: the …

• dresses weddings
• August 16, 2012, 07:30

This time last year, I met Suzanne Neville, wedding dress designer extraordinaire, and Deirdre Kelly, owner of Kadee bridal boutique, to talk all things bridal over coffee and cookies at the Dylan Hotel in Dublin as Suzanne launched her 2012 …

• celebrity magazines
• August 15, 2012, 14:28

Last week it was reported that Dazed & Confused‘s September issue featuring Azealia Banks had been banned in seven countries for, well, obvious reasons, and it instantly guaranteed itself bestselling status. What do you think? Would you steer your kids …

• street style stylists
• August 15, 2012, 10:30

If I’m going to be answering your queries, I’d best have my own answers in order, right? Here’s what I wore to Sunday brunch at the Gibson. It felt like the right just-fancy-enough occasion to debut my 3.1 Philip Lim …

• food
• August 15, 2012, 07:30

You may or may not know this by now, but Dublin’s Gibson Hotel has started to do Sunday brunch – which just so happens to be my favourite meal, perhaps because it only ever seems to fall on a weekend and …

• street style
• August 14, 2012, 12:30

Tamara is a 22-year-old interior design student from Poland whose blog, Macademian Girl, I just came across on Lookbook – and to say I am blown away would be an understatement. This is a woman who looks as if she …

• magazines models photography stylists
• August 14, 2012, 10:30

This shoot, from Marie Claire magazine, was recently feature on Design Scene. You may not be able to read the subtitle on the shoot, but it says: “Real or faux, hyper colored or au naturel – go big and fluffy or …

• dresses weddings
• August 14, 2012, 07:30

One of my best friends is getting married last year, with the result that I’ve been allowing my love of weddings to go seriously into overdrive. I could spend hours every day on Once Wed, Fly Away Bride and Sparkle …

• advertising celebrity
• August 13, 2012, 12:30

You may not know too much about Madewell – despite the fact that we’re living in a global economy and, y’know, the age of the internet, pesky import taxes mean a lot of brands that haven’t appeared on Irish stores …

• celebrity magazines
• August 13, 2012, 10:30

If you were awake at all last week (and not distracted to the point of blindness by the Olympics) you will have seen the news that Anna Piaggi, Italian fashion writer and style icon, died at the age of 81. …

• bargains
• August 13, 2012, 07:30

If any of you follow me on Twitter or subscribe to my Facebook updates, you may have cause to complain about my recent eBay.ie-related spam: every couple of days (ahem, or minutes …) there’s an update letting you know that …

• designers hair magazines models
• August 10, 2012, 20:18

In case you missed it, the New York Times has published an amazing “what a lovely Irish lass” piece on Ireland’s golden girl, Katie Taylor. “She is the epitome of the strong-willed Irish lass”, says Barry Bearak. To be sure, to …

• celebrity size issues
• August 10, 2012, 07:30

I got to thinking, this week, about celebrities – as I was bombarded, at every possible corner, with images of Jordin Sparks’ “dramatic” weight loss of 50lbs (which really is not that dramatic; give me a 207lb weight loss over that …

• bargains
• August 9, 2012, 16:30

It’s clearout time! (This may or may not have anything to do with yesterday’s purchase.) In any case, I’m shedding some load from my wardrobe, and mostly at seriously bargain prices – a Goat dress, a J Brand top, a …

• dresses Irish designs seasonal dressing
• August 9, 2012, 12:30

I’m seeing that my saying “I really want this” is becoming less and less meaningful as my covetous nature becomes fully apparent – but I’d rather you know the extent of my vices than lie to you, my faithful (albeit …

• hair photography stylists
• August 9, 2012, 10:30

It’s not that usual for a hairdresser to do regular, seasonal fashion-led shoots, so in this instance, Hession Hairdressing is the exception, rather than the rule. The second-generation family business prides itself on providing “hair for every occasion”, and went …

• seasonal dressing
• August 9, 2012, 07:30

So resort 2013 isn’t exactly around the corner – it comes after A/W and before S/S – but this lookbook from Rag & Bone is giving me some serious dressing inspiration for Ireland’s cool-but-not-freezing-and-let’s-face-it-a-bit-grim impending autumn/winter season. Though it’s true, …

• handbags online shopping
• August 8, 2012, 14:18

I am now the rather ashamed, I won’t lie, owner of this amazing 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli satchel from My-Wardrobe. I’ve been looking for the perfect black bag for a long time, to go alongside my Céline, a gorgeous tan …

• seasonal dressing
• August 8, 2012, 10:30

Yes, it might be a bit of a lookbook day – what, I was having a trawl! – so here’s the next on my list: Monsoon autumn/winter. I’m a really big Monsoon fan (two outfits I’ve featured on the blog …

• menswear seasonal dressing
• August 8, 2012, 07:30

I was asked the other day on Twitter where I would recommend for bright, mixed-texture, colourful menswear, and the first place that came to mind was Hackett, whose lookbooks are always a riot of colour – and, let’s face it, …

• designers magazines
• August 7, 2012, 15:30

Honestly I feel as if, were I to die tomorrow, I would have seen everything this world has to offer (except, y’know, science and all that jazz). The age of celebrity has reached such mind-numbing levels that i-D magazine has done …

• magazines music
• August 7, 2012, 10:30

It was only a matter of time before the glossies started to pick up on Lana del Rey‘s selling power, and here she is … sellin’ it on the cover of Glamour Russia. I really like the styling of this pic …

• advertising models seasonal dressing
• August 7, 2012, 07:30

Karlie Kloss, it seems, is everywhere lately – on the cover of British Vogue, in the Juicy Couture A/W advertisements and, now, in Stefanel‘s A/W advertising campaign. Stefanel, for the uninitiated, is an Italian brand with a pretty loyal following in …

• bargains
• August 6, 2012, 15:30

You may know by now that I read a lot of fashion blogs. Then again, you may not – but if you follow me on Twitter, Facebook (that’s Fash Mob’s Facebook a/c, but you can subscribe to my public updates by searching …

• online shopping
• August 6, 2012, 13:30

I have no idea where I heard of Atterley Road or when I signed up for their updates, but today, in my inbox, there it was: “Atterley Road has launched so claim your £25 gift card now.” Top tip, retailers …

• magazines
• August 6, 2012, 10:30

It’s official, I’m obsessed with Elle! But I had a good read of the September issue over the weekend and one of the articles that particularly struck me was where they interview fashion folk about how they shop for the …

• magazines models photography stylists
• August 6, 2012, 07:30

Happy bank holiday Monday, y’all! I’ve kind of got into the rhythm of this regular posting lark – about time, wha’? – so I see no reason to let things slide because it’s a bank hollier … plus, it’ll give …

• bargains online shopping photography
• August 3, 2012, 23:13

If you have a lovely, relaxing bank holiday ahead of you, congratulations! I’m very jealous. I’ll be spending Saturday conducting an interview with a very promising rising fashion star in Ireland before getting into a mile-high stack of ironing (my least …

• film & TV music
• August 3, 2012, 15:30

This is such a simple concept, yet seems, simultaneously, kind of off the wall – Rodolfo Loaiza created these pieces as part of an exhibition entitled Disasterland, his personal tribute to “pop culture, fashion, animation, horror films and the undeniable …

• jewellery online shopping
• August 3, 2012, 12:30

I spotted this necklace in the “just in” category on Asos – and, though I’m sceptical about its practical use as a perfume carrier, I was instantly drawn to it as it reminded me so much of the vial Lucy …

• designers handbags Irish designs shoes and boots stylists
• August 3, 2012, 07:30

I did an interview with Lorna Weightman of Styleisle for her “My Friends in Fashion” series, in which I waxed lyrical on all things fashionable and journalismable. That is totally a word. In case you missed it, here it is! …

• bargains online shopping
• August 3, 2012, 00:00

Or, rather, sign up for The Outnet‘s updates – because that’s the only way you’ll know when their super clearance sale goes live, with up to 70% off hundreds of designer names. I’m a big Outnet fan; like big-sister site …

• bargains dresses
• August 2, 2012, 18:20

LK Bennett is opening up a pop-up boutique in Kildare Village with discounts of up to 80% on dresses, jackets and heels – with jackets from €25, heels from €30, jersey dresses from €25 and evening dresses from €40! This …

• street style
• August 2, 2012, 15:26

This pic of Jessica Virgin, “a stay at home mom / vintage junkie” makes me want to stud the heck out of my vintage Rolling Stones tee and find myself a pair of boyfriend jeans that fit … plus, obviously, …

• events street style
• August 2, 2012, 13:17

It was a tough slog, hanging out with the Moët crew at the Radisson Blu in Galway and keeping an eye out for stylish ladies as they sipped champagne and wound down after a hard day at the races – …

• celebrity magazines
• August 2, 2012, 07:30

I really like this cover of thinks-it’s-classy lads’ mag GQ for the magazine’s September issue, with Claire Danes wearing Manolo Blahnik spiky pumps and an Angelina Jolie-worthy white dress. I think it’s quite an obviously sexy pose, but her face is …

• competitions events
• August 1, 2012, 15:23

It’s race season – and you know what that means! Women in Galway will be breaking out their big hats and their best dresses to compete for the title of best dressed at the Galway Races, and I have the …

• celebrity magazines
• August 1, 2012, 10:30

When you think about it, Victoria Beckham as guest editor of Glamour is pretty much a perfect match. She’s in high fashion, but in a lot of ways she herself is not high fashion; she knows what she’s talking about but …

• advertising models seasonal dressing
• August 1, 2012, 09:29

Zara‘s gone very dreamy 1970s for this A/W 2012 campaign, featuring Freja Beha Erichsen. Check out the accompanying video for some very laidback cool and chatting from Freja. It’s not big on the clothes themselves – is that a jacket? …

• advertising celebrity music
• August 1, 2012, 07:30

I’ve always been a big Blake fan – although a massive Serena hater, which seems like an oxymoron – but this Gucci fragrance ad feels a little cheap and 1980s to me. It might be the big glass elevator, or …