I had a lovely email from a young Irish designer called Mia O’Connell, who’s launching her new collection in the Fitzwilliam Hotel, this Thursday from 11am to 8.30pm! So if you’re wandering about town this Thursday, why not pop in and get a little inspired, and perhaps pick something up for the old party season that’s in it…?
Here are the details! > Mia is from Dublin and has previously interned with Marios Schwab, British Vogue, John Rocha and The Times London. Currently working as a freelance designer, she then set up her own work ’The Eight and a Half Project’. At a first, the project was just a way to keep her sewing, making a few pieces for friends etc and it has grown from there.
The first capsule collection of the project is a series of party dresses and select other pieces, perfect for the festive season. The essence of the pieces is femininity with a hard edge, for those who choose to be that little bit different. Pieces start at €130.00, with the two accessories pieces (a velvet cowl neck hood and a velvet and wool collar) priced at €45.00 euros and €50.00
All are welcome to come have a peek , just ask at The Fitzwilliam Hotel reception for directions to the conference room!
Good luck with the launch Mia! Visit Mia’s blog
>here<…
xBlanaid
I’m a big fan of Anthony Burrill - his prints please me enormously, so much so, I even went and spent my hard earned monies on one for my flat >> see it here <<
So I was particularly pleased to hear, that not only witll Mr. Burrill be one of the creative talkers at Offset, he has also designed a range of exclusive menswear t-shirts (above) that will be sold in BT2 Grafton Street, from today, Monday til the 9th November. I shall be making a purchase.
In addition to the BT2 T-shirts, he’s designed a window wrap that will adorn the windows of BT2 Grafton Street for two weeks. I can’t WAIT to see that…
x Blanaid
I love this classic letterpress poster ‘Work hard and Be Nice to People’, by Anthony Burill…although I prefer to read it as ‘Work Hard AT being Nice to People’…!
It fits perfectly into THIS Ribba frame from Ikea. (I went for the oak veneer)
Click here to buy print for £30.00 from Soma.
x Blanaid
I like incredibly high heels. I will wear runners when working out. There is no in-between…until now. I FINALLY found a good mid-height heel and they only cost €20.oo in Penneys!! I am quite short so never thought I’d get away with the calf situation on a sock/shoe/boot situation such as this, but these are surprisingly flattering and comfortable.
I am also utterly smitten with this grey leather clutch from Zara - €10.00 in the sale!! How good is that - in fact, Zara is pretty much amazing right now, fantastic A/W and an actually decent sale. (Thanks to my lovely friend D who got the bag for me as a little treat.. x)
Shoes and a leather bag for 30 bills - good day!
x Blanaid
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