Alexander the Great

I’m back, I’m inspired and I’m a working girl! My goodness things have changed over the past few months. Needless to say I have been run off my feet and poor littlemisspinki has suffered as a result.

I am finished life as a college student…sniff sniff tear, and I am now an intern in RTÉ. Going between news, entertainment and fashion, I’m getting a taste of the working world and the inside line to source the best material from around the world.

So this week we saw fashion’s elite turn out in force to celebrate the late ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ at the Costume Institute Gala in New York.

The crème de la crème of A-list celebrities, supermodels, fashion designers, socialites, industry professionals and general hot babes were in attendance. My oh my, did they put their best Louboutin adorned foot forward. Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino were just some of the haute couture designers who came to the gala event. Every Hollywood icon was there to embrace the red carpet in romantic, dreamy gowns, only a peasant like myself could dream of!

I adored Blake Lively’s Grecian enchanted Chanel dress, Gwyneth Paltrow also caught my eye in her gold tone figure hugging number with thigh-high split. My absolute fav, now that’s a toughie…I’m going to have to choose Leelee Sobieski in that crisp cream gown an waisted gold belt, unusual yet classic and elegant. Or maybe, Chanel Iman, in this seasons white? I can't choose. Saying that, I loved most dresses and the general hot babes on show! The style was incredible. I was drooling seeing picture after picture. Jealous much? Me? Never!!

Nude, neutral hues were to be seen in abundance...this makes me very happy.

I threw in a pic of Chace Crawford for good measure - Ladies feast those eyes!

I can’t even imagine how spectacular the star-studded event must have been. For the past week I have been dragging my feet as I daydream about the day when I will own such a gown and appear on the arm of Mr. Lagerfeld himself…sigh!

Who was your favourite on the night???

EEEEEKKK!!

I should be shot!

I am officially the WORST BLOGGER EVER!!

I sincerely apologize, hate the fact that the life of a final year college student is catching up on me and taking over my life!!

I am back (for now) to present to you an amazing blogger I discover via lookbook.nu which

I totally recommend checking out, especially in the case of lack of inspiration or to lighten up your day. Anyway, her name is Mayo Wo and you can find her blog at http://fleasonglamrobe.blogspot.com/

Her style is sophisticated and glamourous yet romantic and vintage. It's utter YUM! There is very much a Blair Waldorf-esque influence to her style, yet it screams unique athenticity and personal style.

I was slumming through my wardrobe, looking for hidden treasures to bring with me to London next week. Then I found this angel and inspiration struck instantaneously. I spent hours adoring her works of art. Alas, I am packed!

The deadliest of sins...

I apologise for being M.I.A (missing in action) for the past few weeks, my life has been so hectic!

How and ever, I did have the most fun on the photo shoot i briefly blogged about a few weeks back - Seven Deadly Sins.

Ok, rewind, action...I am editor of my college fashion magazine, The Look which is being published this week, it's all very exciting. In order to compile such a project there of course had to be a show stopping, jaw dropping fashion spread. And so I tried and I think the outcome was pretty good.

We braved the wind and rain, two photographers, a stylist, an assistant, 8 models and moi and headed for Albert College park, the picturesque wooded setting for our shoot. A student run magazine, all of my team were students, some with experience some without but they each handled the days events very professionally. For that alone I am one proud Mama.

So without further a due I present to you my sins: Greed (Ana-Maria), Gluttony (Lydija), Sloth (Emma), Vanity (Sarah), Envy (Louise), Wrath (Me) and Lust(Emily).

I would like to thank my photographers Nicky O Flanagan and Eimear Dalton, stylist Anna Murphy, Assistant Elizabeth Demine and male models Dave and Dermot.

Great job by everyone, I cannot wait to see the final result!!

Oh how I love you...

For those of you that have been in hibernation, closed off from the rest of the world, I am here to tell you the best news I have heard in a long time.

FOREVER 21!!!!

The first European flagship store is opening it's doors in Dublin's Jervis Shopping Centre, Saturday November 13th.

This fact was drawn to my attention last February or so whilst reading The Irish Times Online, an article documenting Forever 21's arrival to Dublin.

During my trip to Vegas in July, I fell in love. Not a typical holiday romance mind you. No, I fell in love with the largest and newest of the American chain store. Cheap, chic, cheerful and any fashionista's paradise, I spent about 7 hours there over two days. gazing in awe and wonder at the amazing bargains, incredible interior design and styling, and of course buying all around me.

And now...it's here!!! On my doorstep. Unfortunately I won't be attending the opening, an exciting and momentous occasion no doubt. I will however be paying a little visit next week, piggy bank in hand!

I cannot wait!!!!!!

(I'm not excited, i swear!)

Models and Madness!

So I am writing a short post in absolute anticipation and excitement for tomorrow. I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to take the role of editor of my college fashion magazine The Look. We start shooting tomorrow morning bright and early for our main photo spread, themed Seven Deadly Sins.

Up to an hour ago it was raining down in bucket fulls but I am saying my prayers that tomorrow stays dry as we want to shoot outside.

With 7 beautiful female models, 2 male models, 2 photographers, top class stylist and a bunch of helpful assistants, tomorrow should be a fun day to say the least.

I will keep you posted on how the shoot goes and of course present to you the final frames.

Off to pack for the adventure ahead, wish me luck!

Life is but a Fairytale...

My goodness, it has been way too long since I last blogged. I am so ashamed that it has been almost two months since I shared my excitement about the eagerly anticipated September issues and the bountiful beauty that is Miranda Kerr. I do have an excuse. Being a final year college student, the chairperson of the second largest society in the university (congratulations DCU Dance), the producer of an fantastical dance show and the editor of a fashion magazine tends too take its toll on one's social life and free time. Busy busy busy. But alas I have returned and I would like to share with you a very special project I am working on.

The All-Ireland Dance Experiment presents URBAN WONDERLAND a showcase that celebrates fusions of dance genres. Yours truly is producer of this wonderful show, the main theme being fairytale and fantasy. My creative scope for this was boundless and the first thing on my list to get the show on the road was the poster.

We have each adopted a noted character from a fairytale to represent a different genre of dance, gathered together at The Mad Hatters Tea Party, and present to you an Urban Wonderland.

I created the idea behind this shoot, directed and styled it. And I think it came together quite well. As and from Tuesday afternoon, the campus will be emblazoned with our colourful characters. The excitement mounts. Only 3 weeks left! Fingers crossed it will be a huge success!

From top: Main Poster, Mad Hatters Tea Party with noted fairytale characters The Mad Hatter, Peter Pan, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Jasmine, The Princess and the Pea and Beauty and the Beast.

Jasmine: Me

Little Red Riding Hood: Grainne

Beauty and the Beast: Megan and Colm

Snow White: Eve

A Vision of Femininity

WOW!

I am breathless, amazed, overcome by awe and wonder. How beautiful is Miranda Kerr, most famously known from her Victoria Secret fame and recent marriage to Orlando Bloom?

Well, I am literally gobsmacked by the true fabulousness of this models perfectly proportioned, honed, toned body.

Miranda Kerr has just shot her second Vogue cover this time for Vogue Italia and the truly a stunning shoot is incredible. Shot by Steven Meisel,for3D viewing, the shoot shows the angelic, innocently sexy model in breath taking shots. The shoot has a quirky, tasteful, daring and ultimately high fashion feel to it and it looks like Kerr had a blast shooting it. Nudity is a central theme, in terms of garment hues and bare skin! I think the simple image of her covering her front with a toussled bun in her hair is very Audrey Hepburn-esque. Classic.

She is aglow, brazen and beautiful and truly beautiful.