excursions...

Before the rain set in my mother and I went into town (what a glorious place to be!) We decided to hit a few exhibitions seeing as it is Eigse after all (Eigse is a week long art festival here in Carlow) and topped it off with a gorgeous lunch in a lovely local restaurant called Lennons. If you are ever in Carlow do try to eat there, it's so quirky and chic and very very tasty! I thoroughly enjoyed the several exhibitions that were dotted around the town. Some stuff were good, some stuff I didn't understand. But that is the beauty of art, in my opinion at least.

I got myself a maxi dress (as ye can see) and I am thrilled with it! I really hated the brightly coloured empire-line ones, I just looked like a heavily pregnant woman in them so they were a definite no-no. But this kind is very urban and relaxed and well cooler (again in my opinion). AND I don't look preggers which is always a bonus! It is super light and super comfy and it is rapidly becoming a staple... Though I wish I had it in black as well. Sure isn't that always the way.

The last shot was of the last gallery we went to. The building was just gorgeous inside (exposed brick work and everything just left as it was) so I took a sneaky snap on my phone while no one was looking and while begging my mother to stop touching the work. They were tactile pieces in her opinion and she could stroke away!

Jacket: Vintage

Dress: New Look

Converse: Littlewoods

Bag: Vintage

Anchor Brooch: Shutterbug

Font Snob Pin: Etsy
Necklace: Oasis

style@set...

Yes it's that time of year again! Style @ Set is upon us and this year it is going to be better than ever! Shopping, vintage, style, beauty, decadence, cocktails and so much more...

Affordable Vintage is the theme of this year’s Absolut Style at Set weekend in Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny on the 7th and 8th of April. Continuing on their trend for testing the concept of a fashion weekend, the Style at Set team are introducing a Vintage Kilo Sale – transforming the ballroom in to a shop with no price tags – only weighing scales. Talk about exciting! Shoppers will be provided with bags which they can fill with as much or as little as they like from the rails upon rails of vintage clothes, all sourced by Blanaid Hennessy. Once they’re satisfied with their swag, the bags are weighed, and charged at a cost of just €20.00 per kilo. Easy Peesy!

The sale begins at 11am on Saturday the 7th of April. Blanaid does stress that shoppers try and come as early if possible to avoid disappointment. However they will be replenishing the stock on Sunday morning, so those that have to work on Saturday don’t miss out on some amazing pieces.

Entry is free in to the event, which will be complemented by a health and beauty area and other fashion related events taking place over the weekend.  In keeping with tradition, they will also be hosting two big club nights in the Set theatre, featuring 90’s tribute band ‘Smash Hits’ and more.

For further information, interviews and imagery please contact:
Blanaid Hennessy
T: 056 7703312/ 083 334 6996
E: info@shutterbug.ie
W: www.facebook.com/shutterbugshop
Langton House Hotel
T: 056 7765133
W: www.set.ie

oscar monday...

A stunner in red chiffony goodness...

Such and interesting cut...

My favourite of the night...

Daring to be draped in that much velvet but she rocks it!

CANNOT go wrong in a McQueen...

Emma's favourite of the night...

This week Graphic Monday is being replaced with Oscar Monday! Was trawling through the photos this morning with a buddy of mine (Hi Emma!) trying to figure out our favourites. And these were the pick of the bunch (in our opinion). A lot of black and white at this years Oscars but is that really a bad thing? Who did you love? Who did you hate? Have we gotten it completely wrong?! And was anyone else bothered by Angelina Jolie's leg that was always jutting out at an odd angle?!?!

Special mention to Bret McKenzie for his dapper suit and his awesome posing! Oh yeah and his oscar...

belated birthday... plus a teeny giveaway!

With all the work I have to do I completely forgot about my little blogs birthday... The poor thing must be so sad. She was the big 2 yesterday! Something I cannot believe. I want to thank all my readers for making it possible, if there were no you there would be no rose tinted uncertainty.

To thank you I am having a teeny giveaway (like I promised ages ago!) Here it is, a robot button ring from HeyDay Handmade! How cute! I want him myself... I think his name should be Charles. 

DO NOT WORRY HE'S ADJUSTABLE.

To be in with a chance of winning this dotey thing all you have to do is like rose tinted uncertainty on facebook or on the google follow thing or on bloglovin' (that is if you have not already done so) and simply let me know that you wanna win below in a comment! The giveaway will be open til next Sunday...

Happy Birthday!

comedy...

that's chic, taghrid, weheartit, the satorialist

So tomorrow night I am heading out for my first ever comedy gig. I know, how have I gone this long without going to one before? Well I was waiting for the right guy... Dylan Moran. Hands down my favourite comedian. Do I need to explain why?

Well anyway me being, well, me; I am racking my brain to come up with the perfect "comedy-show-at-vicar-street" outfit. I have a feeling most people don't give this a second thought. Somewhere between comfy and smart I'm presuming, or maybe just comfy. But that will just not work for me especially since I am also presuming a few jars will be had after said comedy show. So what to wear??? Well, I am going to take inspiration from these lovely ladies. Fun, fresh, with a little bit of sassy smartness thrown in for good measure. I am going to do my hardest to remember to take a photo, so you can all let me know whether I failed spectacularly or not.

In my head at the moment I am thinking black maxi skirt, mary janes and a band tee... 

blogger brunch...

Yesterday I went to a Blogger Brunch at The Cliff Townhouse on Stephen’s Green. It was hosted by the lovely Rosemary Mac Cabe. The brunch was to get bloggers together to chat, have fun, eat sweets and learn about the Dublin Fashion Festival.

The festival kicks off on the 8th of September (which is a Thursday) and runs through the weekend. There will be loads of things to see and do such as catwalk shows, exhibitions, master classes (such as how to walk in high heels and how to get style on a shoestring budget), workshops and so much more. Really a great weekend of stuff and I suggest that you all do at least one thing...

To learn more about the Dublin Fashion Festival just check out their website here.

Sorry for the lack of photos I was too busy talking to people (bad blogger) but here is a snap of the amazing chandelier that was in the room.

finally coming...

Ladies of Carlow...

I am sure you have known me to go on about the Beauty Spot. Always wanting to go but never was able to, well now that has all changed for the Beauty Spot is coming to Carlow. I am super excited about this. I'm sure you are wondering about the details so here they are...

THE BEAUTY SPOT LIVE - THE ULTIMATE PAMPER PARTY. 

Join us for a FREE night of Beauty, Fashion & Fun with Friends.

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY EVE - NO COVER CHARGE

Visiting 14 of the country’s hottest hang-outs with the Ultimate Pamper Party and girls night out!

+ Free makeovers, upstyles & advice from Beauty Spot make up & hair experts at the NYC Beauty Bar. 

+ Free Nail Bar

+ Free Hair Advice & Styling Bar

+ Quirky Pop-up shops for you to check out.

+ Summer soundtrack from our Beauty Spot DJs. 

+ Full Bar

+ No Cover Charge.

Our beauty bars will offer complementary makeovers, advice and goodies at the Ultimate Pamper Party.

The Beauty Spot Live will be one of the more refreshing events of the Summer!

Each date will also be filmed for our online TV Channel, Stylenation.ie. Photographers will also be on hand to capture the action for you to share later through your preferred social network.

Supported by

EVE - Add some sparkle to your evening with EVE.

NYC COSMETICS

So pretty much it is shopping, pampering and a night out all rolled into one! So I would advise you to slip on your favourite heels and pop down to the Barracks on Friday, 26th of August. 

Sure it's free in... ya might as well.

RSVP here.

Image via we heart it

Giveaway winner!

Thank you to all who entered! But unfortunately there can only be one winner, and that winner is...

(drum roll)

NO. 3!

Who is number three you ask... Well it is none other than RCagz! Sorry to all who lost out....

Forever 21's media morning...

Today I was at Forever 21’s media morning where they were showcasing their autumn/winter collection. And I must say it was pretty stunning! It was all laid out so pretty; I wish I could have it all… The collection was spilt up into different sections: a preppy look filled with plaids and letterman jackets, a mod look full of sixties prints, fuzzy sweaters and blazers, a seventies section which had chunky platforms, mini leather skirts and simple blouses and a lady like section which had rich furs, delicate lace dresses and tulle skirts. The colour schemes varied from hot pink to dark chocolate brown, mustard yellow to marl grey.  I think there is something for every girl in this seasons collection of Forever 21.

I feel their accessories truly stole the show for me though. Magnificent oversized earrings, tassled and jewelled necklaces, and sumptuous satchel bags! Oh sweet lordy they were delicious! And the shoes! From cute, nude patent, to all out suede platform!

Now there was a table in the middle of the room and I was told I could help myself. Since this was my first time to one of these things I was like a kid in a candy store and I got a little carried away. I may have abused Forever 21’s generosity, for that I am sorry…. 

My bad indeed! But from my greediness comes a wondrous thing.

A GIVEAWAY!

I am giving one lucky person two pieces of Forever 21 jewellery! These pieces are gorgeous and I wish I could keep them but my Catholic heart won't allow it. All you have to do if you want to enter is "like" Forever 21 here, then follow me any way you like (if you have not already) and finally comment below to announce you have done that while also telling me what autumn/winter trend you are loving. Couldn't be simpler!

Giveaway ends Saturday at 3pm...

Spotted...

This Saturday night I shall be heading to The Beauty Spot in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel with my gal Chris. Now I so wanted to go this event last year but it was always in Dublin (all the cool things happen in Dublin- grrr) so I could never go. This year it is going all over the place including Cork and Kildare and the likes. Kilkenny is much handier for me to actually get to so I will be there.... with bells on!

There are loads of things on such as free makeovers, upstyles & advice from Beauty Spot make up & hair experts at the NYC Beauty Bar, quirky Pop-up shops for you to check out and summer soundtrack from our Beauty Spot DJs... and there is no cover charge (I think that means it's free in!)

Of course I have started to think about what I shall wear for this fine evening. So I created a teeny mood board (I am terrible for posting "going out" outfits so I hope mood boards will do when I forget to.) I'm thinking of flowers in my hair, yellow gingham, dotey t-bars, a cutsie cardigan and a big smile! Also Chris if you are reading this, dress up so I don't look so stupid please!

I promise to do my best to take a photo of my outfit...

Images via we heart it and google

This is gonna be a bigg'n... Style @ Set

So I was at Style @ Set over the weekend, all ran of course by the superb Blanaid Hennessy. Second year running and I was not disappointed! Brought my cousins to the Film Friday and it was unanimous that the films were great, The Annie Leibovitz one being everyone's particular favourite. Saturday I hit the stands with my two best friends. The whole thing was way bigger than last year and we had a lot to feast our eyes on!

We tried on dresses, hats and shoes, threatened each other with eye brow threading, stroked the furs, ate delicious food, had plenty of chats, drooled (a lot), watched a very interesting style panel with Brendan Courtney and spent all of our money!

Saturday night was filled with free vodka, making horrendous faces for the camera, getting insulted by artists drawing our delightful faces, busting a move to Salt 'n' Pepa, trying to think of the most awkward things to draw and eating chocolate (I was off it for Lent.)

Blanaid Hennessy you truly out did yourself! Fair play... Roll on year 3!

Dandelion Daydreamer

Smoking Lily

The Butterslip

Elsa & Gogo

Metropole Vintage

Alice Halliday

Bonzie

Lorimat

Rebekah Patterson

Vintage Bride

Amity

Pearl & Godiva

I may have taken too many photos.

The rest will be up on the Rose Tinted Uncertainty facebook page...