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.  

Style Spotting Blog to Follow
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

Ulster University Fashion Graduate Show 2016

Fashion followers from across the island of Ireland gathered at the Europa Hotel last night, as some of the country’s newest and emerging home-grown designers launched their collections to the public.  CMPR models helped the runway burst into life as they fashioned an array of different designs in a multitude of colours and a variety of different textiles wowing audiences at the Ulster University Fashion Graduate Catwalk Show.

I was in attendance to watch fresh new talent grace the catwalk.   All of the designers brought something special and unique to the table.  Here are a handful of some of my favorites.  

Molly Jeffrey wearing UU Designer Sarah Walker

All white everything.  Textures and paneling add depth to this very cute two piece

Model Aimee Boyle wearing UU Designer Amy Roulston

Anyone who knows me, knows I love my draped red chiffons,  This dress is all kinds of dreamy perfection

Model Lynley Megaw wearing UU Designer Amy Scanlon

The cut away mid rift pattern cutting makes this garment unique yet the white keeps the look pure.

Model Joy Ellis wearing UU Designer Caroline Cochrane

Power shoulders and tailored paneled pants.  This collection screams 80's chic to me.

Model Sacha Livingstone wearing UU Designer Hannah Aicken

Block colours and textile tassels.  I <3 texture galore!

Model Lynley Megaw wearing UU Designer Jose Varandas

Little red riding hood meets big bad wolf.  I am feeling the black fur in this collection!

Model Aimee Boyle wearing UU Designer Sarah Hickland

Red mesh mixed with leather harnessing.  Devilishly dominatrix.  I definitely feel this was my favorite look from the show.  

Big congratulations to all of the final year graduates on their great new collections.  Its nearly 5 years since my University of Ulster end of year show and it really feels like a lifetime ago.  Here are a few shots from my final year show <3 

This very well groomed production has been brought to you by Cathy Martin CMPR team.  Hair by Sleek high fashion ponytails by Andrew Mulvenna. Fresh and flawless make up by MNX PRO.  A refreshing drinks reception was of course provided by West Coast Cooler.  Keep an eye out for style spotting blog to follow soon from the Ulster University Fashion Graduate Show.

Peace and Love Lisa xx

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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