Ursula Celano – Designs that say Ireland

There are somethings that are synonymous with Ireland, as all those born and bred will know – and know you can capture the novelty of some of them in stationary from the talented Ursula Celano.

Discovered in our favorite stationary store in Dublin, Daintree – These notebooks caught my eye and made me smile.

With her notebook collection launched in November, the new products fort the line were shown at Showcase Ireland 2012 debuting aprons, pencil cases etc.

The new collection will be available online and instore from Spring 2012 – snap it up! Perfect for presents for kids and anyone’s inner kid! – S

For more info and to shop online, go to www.ursulacelano.com

Pictures Courtesy of Ursula Celano

Imelda May performs at Chanel’s Numeros Prives exhibition launch

Not only is Ireland’s favourite girl,retro singer Imelda May  rocking gigs around the US at the moment, she’s rocking out & entertaining for Chanel.

Chanel’s Numeros Prives exhibition is on Las Vegas, running for 8 days, was launched with a no-expenses-spared party in the infamous Wynn Hotel. The creme de la creme of the fashion pack were there in their Chanel finery.

The ever fashionable, Derek Blasberg, Rachel Zoe, Leigh Larazk et al were all there sporting Chanel’s newest designs

The exhibition itself,  expect Lagerfeld-designed dolls, an homage to Coco Chanel’s famous 31 rue Cambon apartment, and plenty of references to the iconic fashion house—from couture,to the 2.55 bag to strings of pearls as curtains – we hear from a source its amazing!We don’t doubt that, although we are green….

While you’re pondering seeing it, dont spend too much time – it’s invite only, but in the mean time check out Imelda May’s ‘Road Runner’ she played at the launch party – S

Pictures courtesy of La Chanelphile, the ever chic Derek Blasberg

Winter Wonderland Windows

Synonymous with luxury in fashion, beauty and homewares, Brown Thomas ranks amongst one of the world’s top high-end department stores sitting alongside names like Harrods in London, Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Holt Renfrew in Canada.

Once upon a time Brown Thomas, formerly know as Switzers embraced the joy of christmas with magical festive windows for children. There was the momentous visit to see the man in the red coat and getting a well deserved “I Saw Santa at Switzers” badge.

Fashion Hothouse

Located in the Dublin suburb of Harold’s Cross, the New York city style creative space is bringing fashion back to Dublin. Offering dress making facilities including sewing machines, overlockers, cutting tables and irons as well production services, administrative and enterprise resources and enterprise support.

Aiming to provide an inspiring, functional and productive working space to bring the production of fashion in Ireland back to its roots, Fashion Hothouse has almost everything you need under one roof! It is an incubation centre/ production facility/ community resource for Irish fashion designers.

Offering members their own individual creative spaces as well as access to 3rd party pattern cutters and machinists, members are also entitled to discounted materials and complimentary services including administrative services.

With so many great initiatives focusing on Irish fashion and it’s production, Fashion Hothouse really does give designers everything they need under one roof on their doorstep!

www.fashionhothouse.com

UAE National Day Celebrations

UAE National Day is to Emirati’s as St. Patrick’s Day is to the Irish. A day of embracing your culture, heritage and celebrating amongst family and friends.

While other nationalities have parades for their celebrations like Thanksgiving and international celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, Emirati’s take national pride to an entire new level. Anyone who has experience National Day will firmly agree! Whatever you do to celebrate, we hope you enjoy it amongst family and friends!

www.en.uaenationalday.ae