West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week Sushi Saturday at Zen Belfast

Belfast Fashion Week has been and gone but we still have the memory's from the Spring/Summer to see us threw to next season!  As a showcasing designer the week was full of West Coast Cooler cocktails, Press Calls, beautiful models, networking, organizing, steaming garments, styling but I just had to take the time out to attend some of the events myself!  My favorite event had to be Sushi Saturday at Zen.

Sushi Saturday is a fantastic event held every season which you guessed it mixes a mini fashion showcase with a sushi version of afternoon tea.  Zen is one of my all time favorite restaurants not only in NI but in the world.  If you have never been you are quite simply missing out.  What makes Zen stand out from the crowd is the out of this world interiors, the staff have hospitably skills and attention to details like no other and the food is heavenly flavour some.  Only the best local ingredients are used and it really does show in the end product.  

West Coast Cooler unsurprisingly made an appearance at the start of the afternoon tea.    I was delighted to see they had gone to the effort of treating us to a cocktail which made a lovely change to the rest of the nights.  With a complementary original top up I was more than delighted.  

The designs on the catwalk were all selected by Belfast Fashion Week Director Cathy Martin and advertised as Directors Cut which included some of her favorite looks from all of the shows.  It must have been a difficult decision as the fashion was really on point this season. 

Grainne Maher ::VAULT Boutique

I want to thanks Cathy for including me an an amazing event here are some images of my Blue Floral Dress on Miss Ireland Sasha Livingston and my Red Ruffle Dress on Molly Jeffrey.  

Molly wears Nor Lisa Fashion Designer Red Ruffle Dress 

Photographer Brendan Mariani 

Make Up Oonagh Boman School of Make Up

Hair Jason Shankey

Model CMPR

Sasha wears Nor Lisa Fashion Designer Blue Floral Dress 

Photographer Brendan Mariani 

Make Up Oonagh Boman School of Make Up

Hair Jason Shankey

Model CMPR

I myself decided I wanted to wear something elegant, classic but still with my own personal stamp.  I opted for a satin deep red dress with silver embroidery paired with a silver sparkly clutch bag,  shoes wise I wore a pair of nude pumps and finished the look off with a bling silver chain bracelet.  

Social Shot Brendan Gallagner

Dress Chi Chi London

Bag Dune

Bracelet Nor Lisa Fashion 

Shoes Vivienne Westwood

In summary I hope you can make the next Sushi Saturday and if you cant wait til then make sure to pop in and treat yourself in Zen Restaurant Belfast.  I want to thank everyone involved for such a fantastic event.  

Peace and Love

 Lisa xx

New Years Eve Outfit

This year for New Years Eve myself and my partner decided to take a relaxing break to The Great Northern Hotel, Donegal Ireland (Separate blog to come).  The hotel is a luxurious 4* venue with plush furnishing and designer detailing so I planned an outfit which was equally as glamorous.

On new years eve I was spolit to a 4 course meal in a stunning ballroom setting.

The dress is from Chi Chi London.  I am a big fan of black and gold together.  I think the contrast between the metallic gold threads and deep black shade really embraces the detailing in the lace.  The fit of the dress is very 50s with a built in underskirt which means you don't have to add any tulle.  The best part of this dress is it has a slight built in bra so firstly you don't have to go searching for your matching strap less bra and secondly if your like me and suffer from any kind of back injury you can have a comfortable night bra free!  I am quite tall at 5"9 so I find it hard to find nice trendy dresses which are not an odd length on me or even worse too short.  However this dress gracefully sits just on my knee so I don't have to worry about awkwardly pulling down my dress every few minutes. 

Dress - Chi Chi London Clara Dress £66.99

Shoes - ASOS.com Blush Vivienne Westwood Flats £85

 The shoes I choose are a pair of my Melissa Vivienne Westwoods in a neutral blush colour with very cute gold metal orbs on the front.  I really splurged on these just before Christmas (naughty girl) so these will be seeing  frequent outings to justify  my shopaholic actions.

I accessorised with my trusty gold Michael Kors watch and my new Pluck and Devour necklace by local leading fashion designer Grainne Maher.  My sister bought this necklace for me for Christmas and even tho I wore it for a bit on Christmas day at my mothers house I felt like this was its first real outing.   I have the larger necklace of this in a different colour but what I love about the mini version is it sits at a nice length and is the perfect size that can be wore on a daily basis without being too dressy.  This is the gold mirror version but it also comes in a range of other colours and glitter versions.  I have set my eye on a red glitter one next.

Necklace - grainnemaher.com Mini Pegasus £25

or Grainne Maher : : Vault Spires mall, Belfast

 My bag was also a Christmas gift from my boyfriend.  As a textile designer I have always been a fan of texture so this adorable 3D flower bag was just perfect for me in my favouite colours.  Unlike alot of Clutch bags I own the bag is quite big so you can get all your bits in it including your ipad,  perfect for a blogger on the run. 

Bag - New Look 3D flower bag £24.99

 Nail Polish - Estee Lauder Brushed Gold

I had my nails espically done for the night.  Nails are Estee lauder Brushed Gold polish (undercoat and three layers)  I love the metallic finish of this polish which look really good beside the bag.  

Cape - TK Maxx

To finish I draped a tartan cape over my shoulders to fit in the the country chic feel of the venue.  The cape was a great find by my sister in a TK Maxx store a few years ago but as she never wore it I decided to buy it off her and upstyle it by making it more fitted and adding a navy trim.  Its so warm and cosy I love wearing it with my navy leather gloves.  Its doultful you can find it in store now but I have seen very simular ones for sale in the Belfast store recently so good luck!

Thank you for viewing my NYE outfit.

I hope you loved it as much as I did.

See you all soon and Happy New Year!

Peace and Love

Lisa x   

 

Christmas Wish List

So Ive been a very good girl this year.  In fact I fixed Santa's belt and he told me himself I'm on the good girl list (I'm the manager of the Zip Yard, Enniskillen).  So I thought I would post a quick list of things I would love for Christmas!  This post is probably a tad late for anyone to actually go with but thought I would share anyway!

First Up Chi Chi London has to be my favourite online store at the min.  A few have made my must have list this season including the three below.  I am sure I will want a lot more in the new season also.

 

Chi Chi London - Clara £66.99

 Chi Chi London - Ciara £66.99

Chi Chi London - Hazel £62.99

I seen this clutch in the New Look Belfast store.  I thought it was a great size with enough sparkle to bling up any look. I am a big lover of both black and gold.

New Look - Black 3D Flower Clutch £24.99

I love to support local brands.  One of Northern Irelands best Grainne Maher makes these very chic pendants which I feel are unique and statement.

 

Pluck and Devour - Mini Pegasus £25

Available from Fashion Vault, Spires Mall Belfast

http://www.grainnemaher.com/pegasus-pendant

This next bag is so unique I just have to have it.  Between the golden weaved faux leather and the long black fringing I don't no what I love most.  I would wear this with my silk black devour kimono and an all black look.  Enough Said.

ASOS.com - Glamorous Bronze Woven Clutch Bag £30

I am always on the look for metallic flats.  I am very tall (well I feel like I am very tall) so I cant always wear heels.  I spend my life trying to find cute and unique flats, the struggle is really.  I love this gladiator inspired flats from asos.com.  The caged detailing makes these little beauties a little bit more special than most other flats.  

ASOS.com - Lookout Caged Pointed Ballet Flats £25.00

The perfect guilt free selection box.  Not only do I already use and love everyone of these mini products but included is a free make up lesson with benefit.  So your basically buying the make over and getting lots of free products.  This super cute box set has a RRP worth of £52.33.  The bad news is Boots.com are completely sold out online.  Al-tho I have been informed some Boots stores do have a few left so pop into your local boots and ask now while you still can!  Alternately eBay have a few at a slightly marked up price.  

Boots.com - Benefit Selection Box £25.00

So I am including the next one even tho I technically purchased them for myself from myself for Christmas day.  I felt like I deserved them with all the over time I have done (not that I need a reason to justify another pair of shoes).  These extremely adorable pumps from Vivienne Westwood are very versatile and on trend in this pale blush colour.  The gold statement logo will fit in with the rest of my Westwood gold wardrobe and I just no I will get a lot of use out of these bad boys!  I own about 10 pairs of Westwood shoes and even tho I always say this about each new pair I think these are my favourite (so far!).

ASOS.com - Vivinne Westwood Blush Orb Flat Shoes £85

Lastly I no I am not getting this one for Christmas for sure as its completely sold out and wont be restocked til after Christmas (even with the help of Santa).  But I have been lusting after Kylie Jenners new lip kits.  I love every single colour in the small exclusive collection and have found it extremely hard to choose which one I would prefer.  Finally after weeks and week of going back and forth i have decided my favourite is Dolce K closely followed by Brown K.  I am so jealous if you were able to get a hold of one but unfortunately for me it wont be til next year til I get my hands on one.  

lipkitbykylie.com - Dolce K $29.99

I hope everyone is able to get what they want for Christmas.
Happy Holidays!  L x