Christmas gift guide for HER!

Hi everyone,

Hope you all enjoyed the weekend. I am back today with a Christmas gift guide for her and hopefully it will be of some help if you are stuck for ideas on what to buy. I have tried to include a mixture of everything and as always if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch! 

Debenhams Christmas Gift Guide Event #foundit

Hi everyone,

Last Monday I was invited to the Debenhams Christmas gift guide event in the Radisson Blu Royal Dublin and I was really looking forward to it considering I now work for the company. I also had not attended a press event in what seemed like forever and I always love them on the lead up to Christmas as everything just seems that little bit more special!

The best Black Friday deals!

Hi everyone,

Black Friday madness is approaching tomorrow and here I have over 30 of the best deals around so feel free to print off and take with you on your shopping trip tomorrow! 

The knitwear edit

Hi everyone,

Happy Tuesday! I hope the week has been treating you good so far and if not, the weekend is in sight! I went back to Donegal on Friday for a few days and it was so nice to be home for a few days before Christmas approaches. Today I am covering the second part of my winter style series ... knitwear!

Funky winter boots you need!

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well and enjoying this recent slight drop in temperature! I have to admit that I am definitely more of an Autumn / Winter person. I just love wrapping up, the crisp mornings and wearing boots which is what I have covered in today's post!

I always tend to go for quite funky winter boots and I have included a few of my favourites below. Some you will be able to wear on a night out, others will be for daily errands or adding a bit of edge to an outfit. I think my favourites are the orange and black pair which you will see linked towards the end. 

Investing in a good pair of boots is necessary as they are something you can dig out of the wardrobe year after year, I always say to personal shopping clients that you get what you pay for at the end of the day!

If you decide to buy any make sure to let me know and if you have spotted any nice boots on your shopping travels don't be afraid to comment below!

Until next time,

Emma

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Wrap up in style this Autumn / Winter

Hi everyone,

Long long time no chat. It has been almost a month since my last blog post which is very hard to believe, I don't know where the time is going. I have been really busy with starting my new job in Debenhams and getting to grips with everything but now that I have settled in, I can get back into blogging mode once again. I have some amazing pieces from Debenhams that I will be photographing over the coming weeks and if you missed my blog post all about my new positions you can catch up HERE. 

My new chapter in Debenhams

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and enjoyed the weekend. Last Tuesday I travelled up to Donegal for a few days and it was honestly so lovely to go back to home comforts. I completely forgot how nice it is to breathe in countryside air and not forgetting that there is no place like your own bed haha! My time at home couldn't have got any better when I was told I had been offered the position of Personal Shopper and Store Trainer for the Debenhams store in Galway. To say I was delighted would be an understatement.

Monochrome

Hi everyone,

I am back in the swing of style diaries again and today it's a monochrome look which is always classic and timeless. I have to say a special thank you to my Sister for photographing this look really early on the morning I was heading back to Galway after a week at home.

Tan your back with BRONZIE!

Hi everyone!

Happy Monday. I've made it no secret that I am a tan fanatic and what I am showing you in today's post is my newest life saver - a tanning mitt specifically for your back!

River Island's A/W handbag collection - my top picks

Hi everyone and happy Sunday! I always love this time of year when the Autumn style is slowly evolving and I love investing in key pieces such as coats, boots and new handbags of course! I will be doing a post on my top A/W essentials very soon so that is on the way :) 

My favourite quotes

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was spent working on my TEFL course that I am currently doing. For those that might not be familiar with the term, it stands for "Teaching English as a foreign language" and I am nearly there thanks be to God! I am looking forward to having it done and dusted but it will be a great feeling all the same to have the qualification under my belt. 

Jumpsuits - different styles and how to wear them.

Hi everyone,

I asked you all on snapchat (thefashionchair) for a few ideas on what topics you would like covered and a lot of you mentioned jumpsuits, how to wear them and what styles are available etc. I have rounded up my 10 favourites from the high street that are different colours, shapes and fit so hopefully this will be of benefit and you find one that you like.

24th birthday celebrations - What I wore

Hi everyone!

I hope you are all well. It has been a month or so since I last sat down to write a blog post and truth be told, I felt that I lost all my motivation and determination to keep going. Working does get in the way of course but I have picked myself back up again and feel more than ready to get back into the swing of things.  It was my 24th birthday at the end of July and if you want to find out the details on what I wore then keep on reading :)

Summer Hair Style Ideas

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are all having a great week so far. I headed home Sunday for the first time since moving to Galway over 2 months ago and it was so nice to be back. There really is nothing like your own bed and although I was only in Donegal for 24 hours the trip was perfect timing after a crappy week! 

Thursday Shoesday!

Hi Everyone,

Happy Thursday! It's kind of scaring me how fast the weeks are going in, does anyone else feel the same? Although, July is always my favourite month of the year because it's my birthday in 3 weeks yay! 

Judging Miss Donegal - What I wore

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great week so far. I was sifting through my blog posts and realised that I never documented what I wore as one of the judges for Miss Donegal. I remember it was around the time I had been moving to Galway and things were a little crazy but hey, better later than never! 

SheIn Wishlist

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great week. I moved into my new apartment last Thursday and my sister came to visit on the Sunday so the last few weeks have been busy to say the least. The only thing is that I now live a little too close to town so I have a feeling that trips to Penney's will be very frequent!  I am back with another fashion related post today and it's a wishlist based on a website called SheIn. Some of you may have heard of it, some of you may not and if you haven't, then all the better as this is now a new clothing destination for you to browse! 

B Perfect 10 second tan - Review

Hi everyone,

Hope you are having a good week so far. I had a few friends down to visit and I caught up with the lovely Jenny from Jen's Style Sanctuary yesterday after work. Today's post is a product review! I was sent the B Perfect tan to try out and with the bottle nearly gone I think it is a sign that I have loved it! As always I will give my honest opinion on how it has worked for me, include (untouched) images so you can see the exact colour and hopefully it will be a new one for you all to try! 

Daisy Dixon watches arrive at Steven's Jewellers*

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful sunshine we are having - long may it last! I haven't been blogging much since moving to Galway as I wanted to get into a routine with a schedule instead of posting for the sake of it. It feels great to be back into the swing of things again and I have lots of new content coming your way over the next few months! :) In today's post I am introducing you all to a new watch brand that has just landed to Steven's Jewellers Letterkenny ... Daisy Dixon! 

My new adventure!

Hi everyone,

I hope all is well and you had a nice weekend - it always goes in too fast! For those of you who have been following my snapchat (thefashionchair) you would have seen that I have been travelling to Galway over the past few weeks and now I can reveal why! :) 

River Island High Summer Press Day

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all having a good start to the week, Monday's are never easy to say the least! Last week I attended the River Island High Summer press day and I thought I would share a blog post showing you some of the beautiful items that will be making their way into stores over the next few months. 

50 dresses for under €50

Hi gals,

I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday (or what is left of it more to the point!) I had a really chilled day putting the finishing touches to this blog post so I am very excited to finally share it. If I had a penny for every time I was asked about dresses, I would be a very rich lady haha so with that in mind here is 50 dresses for UNDER €50!

Denim & Print

Hi Everyone.

I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather we are having and long may it last! I was in Dublin on Wednesday for a River Island press day and the launch of the Stila SS16 collection in Harvey Nichols Dundrum which I will be covering in a separate blog post. It was a fun day and I shot this outfit while I was there. The focus is on denim dungaree dresses which are really funky for day or night wear. 

What I wore - Hosting Fashion Show in Jackson's Hotel

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are all having a good week so far. I am just catching up on some blog work before I head to Dublin tomorrow for the River Island press day and launch of the Stila SS16 collection in Harvey Nichol's Dundrum. It should be a fun day and you can follow along on snapchat (thefashionchair) if you would like to see the shenanigans!

Interview with the Derry Journal

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying the bank holiday. I was honoured to be featured in the Derry Journal and for anyone interested in having a read of the interview, I have provided a link below. Thank you to Laura Harkin for asking me to take part in the feature. It's always a little surreal seeing articles like this and I would like to extend a big kiss and hug to all of you for your continuous support, I wouldn't be anywhere without my readers.

http://trib.al/NnUYOQo

Talk soon,

Emma

x

Accessories to update any look

How many of us underestimate what a hat or statement pair of earrings can do to your outfit? A dress that can seem shapeless will be brought to life with a belt, a plain shirt can be jazzed up with a detachable collar and a fedora hat can make you go from fashion intern to creative director. 

STATEMENT NECKLACES

The secret to dressing up a basic top or dress is with a statement necklace. As you can see, this everyday top was made that little bit more funky and it is great to experiment with a little pattern-the bolder the better! I particularly love the necklace with this dress pictured below. Although the look doesn't need an excessive amount of accessories, I think the statement necklace makes the dress even more chic.

I love this necklace from River Island pictured below and you can see it HERE

FEDORA HATS 

Not for the faint hearted, it can take a few trial runs before you feel completely comfortable wearing fedora hats in public but all it takes is one try and you won't look back. Not only are they uber stylish but they have saved me from a multitude of bad hair days! They add an instant element of individuality and turn a somewhat normal outfit into something extraordinary.

I love this one from ASOS - it's the perfect colour for matching everything and you can see it HERE

EMBELLISHED COLLARS 

Embellished collars are an underrated accessory. They instantly dress up a plain denim or white shirt and also create a more funky look. Some shirts you can purchase ready made with the embellishment on them, some collars are sold separately but above all else why not DIY and create a customised shirt you know no one will have?

I thought this one was really funky - click HERE to see it

WAIST BELTS 

Waist belts are one of the best accessories and not because they uplift a monotonous, shapeless dress but they also accentuate your figure to maximum effect - especially hourglass and pear shapes. The right type of belt can even give the allusion of a waist if you don't have one and with a wide variety to choose from (skinny to wide) you will find one to suit your needs. I like to use them as an excuse to release my inner Beyonce haha!

I love love the embellished detail on this belt pictured below and it would be amazing paired with a plain dress. See it HERE

SUNGLASSES

Not just for when the sun appears, sunglasses have now become a stylish accessory and I like to use them for my style diaries. There are so many shapes, colours and styles to choose from so always make sure to invest in a pair that is suitable for your face shape. Penney's have a great range as always but I also love this animal print pair. Believe it or not they are from Tesco and cheap as chips!

See them HERE

Let me know if you try any of these tips or have any hidden gems that aren't mentioned here, I always love to hear from you all.

Until next time,

Emma

x

Sweat It Out In Aldi Gym Gear!

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. My sister and I made a very last minute decision at 10pm on Saturday night to head out ... spontaneity is always best! I met so many readers and it was honestly a pleasure having the chats with you all, I hope there weren't too many sore heads on Sunday!

5 ways to wear the denim shirt

Interview with the Donegal People's Press

By : Aoibheann Diver

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who aren't based in Donegal or didn't manage to get your hands on the Donegal People's Press, I have featured the article here and thank you once again to Aoibheann for asking me to take part. It is always an honour to be featured locally.