It was a snowy day today but how lovely to get indoors away from the snow and ice (nearly landing on my behind in heels in the process but we'll skim over that for now..) and see the gorgeous spring/summer lines that will launch in House of Fraser from March this year. A wonderful mix of florals, embellished collars and neon greeted us in the Ivory Restaurant making summer seem within touching distance
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| Pied a Terre |
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| Prints & stripes from Dickens & Jones |
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| Embellishment done the Biba way |
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| Biba prints |
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| Loving the Mary Portas scarf print top |
I also checked out Grainne Maher, from Pluck & Devour's new range. I've featured Grainne on this blog before and 2013 is going to see P&D going global with stockists secured in Europe and the USA. What a wonderful local success story. Make sure you buy one of these beauties now - they are going to be collectors pieces in a few years. You can pick them up in House of Fraser Belfast or on Grainne's website on this link
To top things off nicely, Mark Rogers from Benefit was at the event. I met Mark at Menarys in Lisburn last year and he is just such a joy to talk to. I have honestly never met a happier person in his job. He sent me home with some lovely Benefit goodies that I can't wait to try - Benefit's Fine One One, sheer brightening colour for lips and cheeks and the Triple Performing Facial Emulsion (SPF 15). And House of Fraser kindly gifted me some bubbles which were gratefully received after my month of abstinence!
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You mean you didn't put your crampons on?
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you look lovely and very polished. Must be fun to do these events ... but also hard work. I'd have to dress up for a start and that's too much like hard work. I like the colours on the Kerner range - perfect transitional piece for now in to spring.
I did try the crampons on the heels but annoyingly they don't work. Some smart alec needs to do special ones for determined high heel wearers! :)
DeleteWhat a lovely, cheery, colourful post. After bright sunshine last weekend, we are also back to sleet, frost and ice. Brrrr. Enough now! Looking forward to Spring and definitely looking forward to checking out the new House of Fraser stock. Don't drink all those bubbles at once Avril .. or you could find yourself slip-sliding again, lol!!
ReplyDeleteToo funny!! I must have looked like I'd been drinking when I slid on the path. Got such a fright! I'll save the bubbles for when I'm safely at home indoors! Avril x
DeleteDear Avril - lovely stuff in HOF esp the bags! I desparately need help to find a stunning weekend spring coat. I bought the Uniqlo down jacket after reading your reviews earlier in the winter & have worn it to death so would love your advice :-) Wendy
ReplyDeleteOh Wendy, I saw lovely ones at a Boden party yesterday! I'll do a post once I've looked further afield. I'm sure you'll be ok with your Uniqlo one for another couple of weeks :) Keep warm! Avril x
DeleteLove your dress and boots! Marie S
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! Avril x
DeleteLoving the Biba 1920s look at the minute.
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It's lovely Dawn - gorgeous prints and they have beautiful coloured denim too. It's now one of my favourite HOF brands, Avril x
DeleteHi there!! Wow, the Biba pieces are just stunning and the Pluck & Devour necklaces are just very unique and stylish! You look lovely, the dress and boots work so well together and they were a great sale buy! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! For £20, it would have been wrong not to ;) Avril x
Deletemight sound strange, but I love your tights/leggings - gorgeous sheen. Can I ask where they're from? D
ReplyDeleteThank you! Not a strange request - I do often wonder if I should tag my tights! They are the M&S 100D control tights so they are super sucky-in ones and keep their shape really well. I've had this pair for over a year - chucking them in the washing machine every time I wear and they are in perfect condition! Avril x
Deletethanks for that! just ordered two pairs :) sucky-in and shiny, my kind of tights!
DeleteLovely to see what they will have coming in store, I love HOF! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos. You make me want to go shopping!
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Totally rock those boots!!
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the Pied a Terre bags..and it sounds like you had a good day out too! x
ReplyDeleteOoh it all looks lovely. I need more print in my wardrobe....will look at HOF
ReplyDeleteMORE Zara boots!! Its a wonder there are any shoes left in Zara between us two! Lol That event looked great, unfortunately I was stuck driving to Belfast in that snow while u were swaning about being a fashionista. Looking great, very chic indeed.
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