Valentines Gifts For Fashion Lovers

Valentines day isn't just for romancing lovers.  Treat yourself this Valentines with some self love! Here is my list of Dreamy idea gifts and pretty products to get you into the Valentines spirit! 

Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick Colour Melted Fuchsia £16 https://www.toofaced.com

Gone are the days of lipstick smudging and sticky lips!  Melted Lipstick from Too Faced has both the staying power of a stain and intense colour to stop him in his tracks.  I got this shade in my January's My Little Box and I have fallen in love with it from day one.   He wont be able to resist.  

Pegasus Mini Pedant £25 http://www.grainnemaher.com

How adorable is this little Pegasus?  The bright pink really stands out from the crowd.  I have two of these already but I would personally love a red one also!  These are by a local designer and can be purchased from high end fashion boutique Fashion Vault in Spires Mall Belfast.  Its very important to support our local talent.  

Be Fabulous,Have it all! Audio Book by Brenda Shankey £7 www.cdbaby.com/cd/brendashankey

One of my favourite sayings is “If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”.  Local fashionista Brenda Shankeys first audio book teaches you cope with stress, panic and anxiety so you can be more happy in your own head.  "Be Fabulous, the ultimate guide to contentment and realising you have it all right now just as it’s supposed to be" Because whats more sexy than a women happy/confident in her own skin? Gift this to your best friend or listen to this for yourself.  I guarantee you wont regret it.  

Who Needs Love Valentines Tee £18.00 ASOS.com

This ones for all my single ladies!  I thought this tee was just too cute not to include.  When I found this on ASOS.com I had to have a little giggle.   I know for a fact my blogger sister Printed Skull Ink will love this one!

Bright Printed Pom Pom Cushions £20 https://www.facebook.com/NorLisaFashion

I have recently been creating some custom printed interior items for private clients and decided to create some unique and quirky cushions that could be purchased straight from me. They are quite big at 20x20 inches so very statement. These handmade cotton cushion really brighten up any room and make fantastic gifts.  Can be done in any color or to match any concept.  

Selina Dress £62.99 www.chichiclothing.com

This deep red dress with silver details is perfect for a romantic date night or some cocktails with the girls.  The satin is luxurious and the embellishment is finely detailed.  Pair it up with sky scraper silver high heels and matching clutch to complete this look.  

Dessert Club - Co Couture Belfast www.facebook.com/CoCouture

Treat your special someone (spouses, partners, galentines, the whole shebang) to a romantic Co Couture concoction.  For that extra special treat, book into Valentine's Dessert Club, running Thursday 11 - Sunday 14. Phone or text us on 07888899647.  I am still dreaming of my last dessert club experience.  If your a chocolate lover this will be the best experience of your life.  

No matter what you get up to on Valentines Day I hope it is full of love.

Peace and Love

Lisa

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

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   

 

Goodbye 2015

This year I am so thankful I was able to achieve all the goals I set for myself and also did some pretty cool things along the way also!  Some of my highlights of 2015 were...

-Reached 7000 likes on my Nor Lisa Fashion Designer Like Page
https://www.facebook.com/NorLisaFashion/

-Travelled to Italy for the first time.

-Travelled to France for the first time.

-Pet a shark

-Brand was Published in Ulster Tater, In! Magazine, Sunday World, Local Women, Belfast Telegraph to name a few

-Showcased at Belfast Fashion Week SS and AW

-Paid back money I borrowed for University

-Took a trip to London Town.

-Became Manger of The Zip Yard Enniskillen

-Launched my own Independent fashion Show.

- Raised £3220.75 with my sister Donna for Pretty N Pink Breast Cancer Charity (Including Gift Aid) https://www.justgiving.com/Donna-McCabe2

-Abseiled down the Europa Hotel for local charity Akita Rescue NI
https://www.facebook.com/AkitaRescueNI/?fref=ts

I am very excited for the new year.  I've so many plans including travelling to Dubai for the first time end of Jan.  I cant wait to keep blogging about my crazy life!  See you All in the New Year!

Cheers to brand new adventures!

(This is me trying not to fall to my death)

2015 Goal

My social media goal for this year was to hit 7000 likes on Facebook and I am only just over 100 off target.  Please help me reach my dream goal by liking my page.  I post about competitions, fashion shoots/shows, custom made fashion designs, new blog posts and my fashion designer life style!  Only two days to go lets do this!

https://www.facebook.com/NorLisaFashion/

Designer-Nor Lisa Fashion Designer

Model-Lauryn Hall-LSH Modelling and Promotions

Photographer Adrian Wheeler 

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

Custom Scarf for a Top Fashionista

I recently had the pleasure of designing a very cute scarf and Twilly combo for local NI fashionista Louise Vance.  Louise has a very trendy Blog called The Real Elle Woods which covers everything from fashion, cocktails to the best of everything local.  If you haven't already checked her page out I highly recommend it.

I love how she styled the items.  The contrast between the bright orange and the darker tones mixed with floral pattern really brings out the best in this very chic bag. 

"The perfect way to personalise your arm candy - Louise Vance"