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Girl With a Satchel

Win with Wonderbra

Following the success of Dita Von Teese’s debut Wonderbra collection in 2008, the burlesque icon has launched her sophomore "Party Edition" line of bras, panties and suspenders.

Boost your curves with the retro flounces of Sparkle Teese. Channel that Vargas Girl va-va vom with the sexy palette of Satine Teese; or work your angles with a Multi Teese tulle, sequin or velvet multi-position bra. Did we mention detachable ruby red pom poms?

To celebrate the launch, I Blog Fashion has teamed up with Wonderbra to offer you a chance to win an must-have signed Dita Von Teese poster. To win just answer the following question:

What is Dita's real name?

Email your answer to iblogfashion (at) gmail (dot) com before Monday, October 5th for your chance to win.

The Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese “Party Edition” is exclusively available in Debenhams, Dublin & Cork and House of Fraser, Dublin.

Irish Examiner Weekend - Fashion Shoot

For those of you who didn't catch the Irish Examiner Weekend supplement on Saturday, September 26th, here's a peek at our first fashion photo shoot which I styled and organised. Keep a lookout for upcoming shoots in 2009 and 2010.

Credits - Irish Examiner
Styling: Annmarie O'Connor
Hair: Karen Buckley and Susan Corcoran @ John Geaney for Hair
Make-up: Liz McCarthy
Models: Laura Keohane and Kellie Forde at Lockdown Models
Photography: Miki Barlok
Location: Hayfield Manor, Cork

Get a Gripp

Perving on Dannii Minogue's new X Factor style? Join the club. Or simply get hold of one of her favourite Aussie labels at online boutique Amelie. This Gripp asymmetric power top worn during the auditions is available now at just £255. Now if only I could find out where to get a hold of that amazing white knuckle duster! Get a Gripp before it's gone.

Garance Doré Does Denim

Monday night Gap hosted a private viewing of Garance Doré's exclusive exhibition for the gap1969 denim concept store in London's Kingly Court. If you're in town, be sure to check out her iconic illustrations and street style snaps. Don't forget to nab one of her limited edition tees before they all sell out. And they will!

WIN CLARINS! WIN CLARINS!

Happy Friday folks! Our Indian summer may not have materialised but I Blog Fashion is bringing you some reasons to be cheerful - CLARINS GOODY BAGS! We've got:

Two bumper bags FOR HER including:
2 x single long-lasting eye colour - Ice Blue; Silver Green
2 x Jolie Rogue lipsticks - Simply Nude; Heather Pink
1 x Concealer
1 x Nude Inspiration Eyebrow Shaping Kit
1 x Nude Inspiration Colour Quartet for Eyes
1 x Nude Inspiration Face & Blush Duo Compact (my fave!)

One goody bag FOR HIM including:

1 x Clarins Men Self Tanning Gel
1 x Clarins Men Line Control Cream for Dry Skin

To be in with a chance to win, answer the following question. What is the name of Clarins' Autumn make-up collection for women?

Email your answer to iblogfashion (at) gmail (dot) com, along with your name and address before September 28th. Winners will be announced on September 29th. Good luck!

Make It Work!

It's baaaack! Project Runway Season 6 kicked off this evening on Sky 1 with my favourite personality on the planet - The Venerable Tim Gunn. In honour of the Liz Claibourne C.E.O. I've posted this Youtube remix of Tim's greatest catchphrases. Check it out. And remember...make it work!

Bling-a-Bib for the ISPCC

Last Saturday the fashion bloggers brunched with Julie Stafford from the ISPCC who recently launched the charity's Bling-a-Bib campaign. Basically, virgin bibs are being distributed to fashion folk to decorate for an upcoming recruitment drive. Armed with Bostick, rubber gloves and a box of bijou goodies, I got to styling and I must say - am super pleased with the result. So if you're shopping in Dublin come November and you see a volunteer sporting pearl-encrusted body armour, drop them some cash and pay them a nice compliment. After all, it's for a good cause. Oh, if you're wondering why there's no pic - ask my Blackberry Storm. Camera dead. Sigh.

Pictured: the woman who popularised the pearl bib necklace - Queen Alexandra

David Lachapelle Hits Dublin

Iconic fine art photographer and director David Lachapelle's 'American Jesus' exhibition hits Dublin this Saturday, September 19th. Feted by the fashion press for his striking celebrity imagery, this is not an event to be missed. So get down this weekend for some visceral visual stimuli. Admission is free. Jaw-dropping reactions? Priceless.

What: David Lachapelle's 'American Jesus' exhibition
Who: in association with the Sebastian Guinness Gallery
Where: Connaught Hse, 1 Burlington Road, D4
When: Sept 19th - October 31st; 11am-5pm

Grazia Style Hunter Awards

Last week a few of us met up with the lovely Hannah and Phil from Grazia's Style Hunter team who were combing Dublin's streets as part of their 'best dressed' search. Dare I say us lot cut quite a dash! CLICK HERE for a peek at the capitol's fashionistas and cast your vote on the most stylish. Hint hint. Nudge nudge. Ahem. No pressure. See: image to your right....

Fashion Bloggers' Brunch - Pacino's

The Dublin's fashion bloggers were out in force again on Saturday for our monthly brunch. Pacino's, Suffolk Street provided the venue and a three-part boozy food fest with Clarins doling out some awesome autumnal goody bags. Joining us for the first time was Rag Tales' Nicky Harris and Julie Stafford from the ISPCC who provided us with Bling-a-Bib packs for their upcoming recruitment campaign. The convo varied from bad first dates to the Viking Splash Tour and early days as interns with the chow and drink providing the real centre of attention. First off were coffee and warm croissants followed by Eggs Benedict and Pancakes. Next was a Mojito-making sesh with Bacardi Ambassador and award-winning Mixologist Paul Lambert. I was rather proud of my final libation a marked improvement on my bartending days at the Old Parrs Head, London. Following afternoon tipples was lunch where I was positively apoplectic over the presence of coeliac-friendly pizzas and pastas. After four hours filling our faces, we all waddled home - good bags in tow to try out the Eyebrow kits, Blush/Powder compacts and funky mono shadows (love that silver/green!) with a side of Simon Cowell. Ah yes - the X Factor. Has to be done; if only for that cheeky grin of his!

Heathers - 'Very'

Long before we had girls of a Gossip or Mean persuasion, there were Heathers. These high school harridans made our current crop of celluloid bad girls look like villains on amateur night (drain cleaner anyone?). Now they're back in a remake of the film original ready to inspire fear, loathing and total fashion envy in their fellow alum. Just check out those bitchin' shoulders, white tights and fierce stares. On trend - very. Oh btw - love those croquet sticks.

Country Vintage

I've been off the radar for a while styling for a shoot. Country Vintage is the theme. As I'm too tired to write, I thought I'd share a similarly themed segment from God's gift to TV - Ab Fab. Sure, the fashion isn't exactly Kiera Knightly in Atonement (although Patsy's camel suit gets my vote!) but the 'wine tasting' scene says it all. Love it. Love it. Love it!

Signature9's Style 99

Fancy a peek at the definitive list of top style scribes? Think you might be on it? The log onto Signature9 for a breakdown of the web's 99 best blogs. Of course the esteemed Susie Style Bubble, Diane Pernet, Scott the Sartorialist and his missus Garance Dore make the cut - but in what order? Find out at www.signature9.com.