Strategies to tackle workplace energy slumps
Strategies to tackle workplace energy slumps

Victoria Stokes

Why don’t women see themselves as leaders, even when they are?
Why don’t women see themselves as leaders, even when they are?

IMAGE

Social Pictures: The 39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature launch
Social Pictures: The 39th Cúirt International Festival of Literature launch

IMAGE

‘There’s a claustrophobia within a love sustained by friendship and respect’
‘There’s a claustrophobia within a love sustained by friendship and respect’

Sarah Gill

My Life in Culture: Media and Communication Studies lecturer Dr. Susan Liddy
My Life in Culture: Media and Communication Studies lecturer Dr. Susan Liddy

Sarah Finnan

10 unique Irish stays for something a little different this summer
10 unique Irish stays for something a little different this summer

Sarah Gill

A Derry home, full of personality and touches of fun, proves the power of embracing colour
A Derry home, full of personality and touches of fun, proves the power of embracing...

Megan Burns

The rise of the tennis aesthetic (thank you Zendaya)
The rise of the tennis aesthetic (thank you Zendaya)

Sarah Finnan

Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis: 15 lessons in business
Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis: 15 lessons in business

Holly O'Neill

PODCAST: Season 3, Episode 4: Trinny Woodall of Trinny London
PODCAST: Season 3, Episode 4: Trinny Woodall of Trinny London

IMAGE

Image / Fashion

8 Of The Best High Street Buys


By Marie Kelly
16th May 2016
8 Of The Best High Street Buys

This cotton frilled sleeve top offers a more boyish take on this season’s ruffle trend. With it’s A-line cut, it’ll create a strong, and modern, silhouette, while its 100 per cent cotton composition’makes it?breathable and airy,’so perfect for balmy summer days (should we get some more!).

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 08.38.33
Frilled sleeve top, €39.95 at Zara

 

I love this floral maxi dress. The colour is great for Irish skin tones, the neckline can be worn on or off the shoulder for flexibility, and?it can be worn belted or loose also, depending on your mood.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 08.53.39
Bardot maxi dress, €45 at River Island

 

This classic coat bridges duster and trench style. Khaki is a great colour for all seasons, as it works just as?well with pinks as it does deeper shades such as?camel. I love the utilitarian detailing too.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 09.06.18
Duster coat, €98.59 at asks.com

 

An elegant throw-over in summer, a poncho is a chic alternative to a cardigan. The fringing and open weave detailing on this piece are a little bit boho without being too retro.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 09.19.55
Openwork knit poncho, €225 at maje.com

 

Perfect for work and play, this understated jumpsuit has a culotte-style cut and stylish pocket detailing at the front. A really smart buy.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 09.27.20
Pocket-detail jumpsuit, €89 at warehouse

 

These patterned shorts are so pretty, they need nothing other than a simple top to make them sing. They’d look smart enough for an evening out worn with a blazer and wedges.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 09.35.17
Patterned shorts, Conscious, €19.99 at H&M

 

This layered ruffle dress is so pretty, without being too girlish. The asymmetric hem adds interest and the cool nude colour makes it an easy piece to mix and match with other items in your wardrobe.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 10.01.58
Ruffle dress, €135 at Mint Velvet

 

An LBD is often the ideal option. The one-shoulder shape?of this piece, as well as the soft ruffles and fluid cut make it perfect for summer.

Screen Shot 2016-05-16 at 10.06.40
Black one-shoulder dress, €129 at Coast