Shop The Show - Best of West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week Designer and Boutique Night

Another season has came and gone and its safe to say we have all been left in a dreamy state of mind lusting after all the key trends that sashayed down the run way over the last few days.  From metallics to chunky knits, looks showcased were both practical but also dramatic at times.  Below are some of my personal favourites.  The quality and fabric in all these items will last a life time so get these key pieces now before its too late. Nobody likes to be disappointment <3

Ona by Ange 

www.onabyagne.com

Photo courtesy of Cliff Donaldson

All Marvellous and Lavery Boutique Cookstown 

facebook.com/Allmarvellousandlavery

Photo courtesy of Adrian Quinn Photography

Diamond Dolls Boutique Banbridge

facebook.com/diamonddollsfashion

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

Grainne Maher Vault Spires Mall Belfast

facebook.com/grainnemaherVAULT

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

Spoilt Belle Boutique Magherafelt

http://www.spoiltbelle.co.uk/

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

Blush Belfast Lisburn Road

www.blushboutique.co.uk

Photo courtesy of Cliff Donaldson

Sands and Hall

sandsandhall.com

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

The Rosh Collection Belfast Lisburn Road

www.theroshcollection.com

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

Laura Ohanlon Millinery Belfast

facebook.com/lauraohanlonmillinery

Photo courtesy of West Coast Cooler NI

Below are all the looks I showcased at this event.  I handmade and painstakingly embellished everything myself so they are all works of art in their own unique way.  I do not bulk supply so your garenteed everything will be eith a one off or extremely limited edition.  Most items are available to purchase directly from my Facebook and new ones can be custom made!  Feel Free to contact me with any questions facebook.com/NorLisaFashion/

Nor Lisa Fashion Designer

Photo courtesy of Stephen Potter

Lastly time for some special Thank Yous.  To all the guests and my own clients that attended the Designer and Boutiques night none of it would be possible without your on going support each and every season,  I hope you all had an amazing time and I look forward to creating all you beautiful custom orders.  To Cathy Martin who is Belfast fashion Weeks director and her team especially Chris and Rosin,  who every season create a flawless and stylist show and make it look so easy in the process.  To all the amazing photographers especially the regulars that I am happy to say over the years have became my dear friends,  you all capture the moment so well with your own unique styles. To all the sponsors but especially West Coast Cooler NI who always keep me refreshed all year long never mind during the shows.  To LIFE church who have been providing Belfast Fashion Week with the most unique and quirky venue for the last few seasons. To all the other designers and boutique,  I love seeing everyone's own person creative flair shining on stage and all the styling backstage.  To the team at Oonagh Boman School of make up who made over girls in their classic style with key make up trends for fresh faces this season.  To Benjamin Close Hairdressing who created just the most stunning quirky yet wearable looks. To all the bloggers and press than include me in their reviews,  your reviews are essential to my existence and I could never relate the gratitude I have for the support and kind words.  

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Peace and Love
Lisa xx

West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week - Nor Lisa Fashion Designer Style Spotter

“Thursday 18th August saw some of Northern Ireland’s top media, influences and bloggers gather for the launch of West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK’s Autumn/Winter 2016 season.  Returning to BFW HQ, Bruce St, Belfast attendees were treated with a trends presentation showcasing some of the latest fashion from the events participant high street retailers, designers and designer boutiques accompanied by top tips from make up artist Oonagh Boman and hair stylist Brenda Shankey representing official creative sponsors Senna Make Up and ALFAPARF Milano professional haircare.  Guests enjoyed a refreshing West Coast Cooler as FASHIONWEEK director Cathy Martin hosted the event, joined by co-host and Cool FM presenter Rebecca McKinney whilst decoding the bustling schedule for the season ahead.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the shows in October visit www.belfastfashionweek.com or call the Belfast Welcome centre on 028 9024 6609.”

Here are some of my favorite looks the beautiful guests wore to attend the launch of West Coast Cooler AW16.  I love how they are embracing AW trends so early in the season!

                                                       

                                                                            

Emer Dooris

How cute are Emers boots and tights?  Totally girl crushing on her right now <3 I would totally wear this look myself so really feeling her style <3 

 

Lauren Arthurs

Everyone knows ive always been a fan of a full skirt.  I love the length and shade of the navy satin.  Perfectly styled with chic collared top and embellished flats.  A great transitioning outfit from ss to aw.  

Linzi Michelle Graham

Natural red heads can always pull off pastel shades so its great to see Linzi embracing this trend top to toe in light shades.  Dont be afraid to wear pastel colors for AW.  

Julianne Wooton

Julianne could really give Kate Middleton a run for her money in the classy sophisticated look.  Mono is back on trend again this season and is a great look so pull off at this awkward time of the year between seasons.  

Donna McCabe

Donna is giving off rock n roll vibes in this clashy biker chick look.  Patch and biker jackets will be huge this season as are metallic and sequins so this outfit couldn't be hitting any more trends.  Going for sleek hair and make up has really given this look the chic edge it needed to balance the look.   

Jamie Russell - Lewis Cameron

Seriously tho how handsome do these two look?  I absolutely am in love with their unique individual styles.  They have kept it simple but still stand out from the crowd with prints/patterns.  This is a hard mix to accomplish but they really rock the look. Definitely my favorite looks on these two to date.  

Keri Burns

Keri looked classy and elegant in top to toe blue velvet.  Velvet Devore is one of my favorite fabrics, with her porcelain perfect skin and crop hair cut keri was simply a classic beauty.

Louise Vance

Perfectly styled is the best way to describe Louise.  Everything matches and has a place.  No one does tailored as well as this blogger.  Black on black with a dash of orange that really makes the outfit pop.

Lauryn Hall - Micheala Lindsay

These girls are simply goddesses.  Metallics at their best.  I love how the coordinated their outfits.  I have a theory they are secret mythical sirens who have graced us with their style for one day only.  

Eve Brannon

Eve takes inspiration from the biker chic trend with extra patches and denim.  I love the mix of grunge and chic.  The silver metallic high heels dress up the outfit.

Christine Mccabe - Faith Mccabe

Last but certainly not least the two divas of the event.  Christine looked like a classic Hollywood actress with big bouncy hair and an iconic red lip paired with a silver/black metallic dress (very hard to tell she was straight off a very early flight from london).  Faith was stealing all my attention with her cute pink dress and 80s buns straight off the runway.  

I hope everyone enjoyed reading.  I choose all my favorite looks depending on my own personal style.  Pop back soon for more coverage of Belfast Fashion Week AW16.

Peace and Love Lisa

xx

Ps Im not holding a cat like everyone kept asking :D

My SS 2016 Trends in Prep For West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week

Even though it doesn't feel like it outside Spring/Summer is surely on its way!  With my collection full swing underway I have decide to take some time out from my hectic schedule of sewing to bring to you my favourite key trends for SS16.  Now these are not all the trends just my favourites I feel my clients and myself will be sporting this season.

Playful Pieces
From pretty bows to clashing prints it doesn't matter how you play with your pieces this season as long as they are quirky and bright!  As a print designer any trend that incorporates the excuse to mix prints and pattern and I am their.  Mixing textures is also important in this trend so feel free to wear a loose chiffon blouse with a satin full skirt.  If your a bit shy on the statement side of this trend opt for mixing bright colours instead of prints.

 

 Gucci Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

Romantic Ruffles 

Jump head deep into a soft romantic dream this summer.  Ruffles have been massive for SS especially with dresses and blouses.  I love ruffles myself but I feel its all about the placement.  Too many in the wrong place can make you look like a clown so opt for some small placement detailing to help you achieve this look with out looking silly.  Chiffon's and silks are key.  

 

Michael Lors Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

 Dramatic Dyes

Yet more crazy prints for me to absorb myself in.   I am in print heaven with this trend.  Hand dyed fabric have always been big for SS but this season they have really came into their own, from splash prints to tie dying their are numerous techniques for you to try out for yourself.  Wear a floaty chiffon printed dress with sandals and a matching bag or strip this trend down and go for a pretty printed top with plain denim jeans (denim is also big this season)  

 

Baja East Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

Dream On

Underwear as outerwear in this day and age isnt a brand new concept, but this season the slip dress is back and looking sexier than ever.  For this trend think delicate and dreamy.  For me this is still quite a romantic look with fabric such as flowy chiffon, soft silk and lace detailing.  Slinky has never looked better.  

Tibi Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

So their you have it, some of my favouite key trends for this season.  I cant wait to share my own brand new SS16 collection with you this season exclusive to West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week.  With the Launch next week I really have to get my head down and put the final touches on some pieces so til next time

Peace and Love

Lisa