Express your personality at work in clothes that make you feel good, from morning to evening …
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Photographed by Veronika Faustmann. Styled by Catherine Condell, assisted by Louise Heaphy. Make-up by Dearbhla Keenan for Brown Sugar. Hair by Megan O’Donoghue for Brown Sugar. www.brownsugar.ie.
SUITABLE ATTIRE
Chocolate brown houndstooth check blazer, €190.95; matching mini skirt, €97.15; both Reiss; chocolate brown polo-neck sweater, from a selection, at Johnstons of Elgin; burgundy patent bag, €77, at Dune London; burgundy tights, from a selection, at Wolford; all at KILDARE VILLAGE, Nurney Road, Kildare.
HAIR NOTE: Brown Sugar hair stylist Megan O’Donoghue prepped hair with L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Pli Shaper spray, smoothing it into a classic bun.
CREATIVE TYPE
Multicoloured patchwork knit tank top, Gant, €140; mustard pinstripe blouse, €187; mustard trousers, €150; both LK Bennett; burgundy patent slingback shoes, Dune London, €77; all at KILDARE VILLAGE. Tortoiseshell spectacles, Tom Ford, at The Optical Shop, 10 Rockhill, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
BEAUTY NOTE: Nude nails are the finishing touch. Try CND Vinylux in Gala Girl, at Brown Sugar’s new Sugar Coated salon, Glasthule, Co Dublin.
POLISHED PROFESSIONAL
Camel double-face wool belted coat, Aspesi, €895; black cashmere polo-neck sweater, €495; black brocade skirt, Róisín Linnane, €595; all at KHAN, Rockhill, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Tortoiseshell spectacles, Celine, at The Optical Shop, as before. Black leather handbag, Coccinelle, €325; black chaindetail slingback shoes, Dune London, €80; both at Kildare Village, as before.
BEAUTY NOTE: Lips are glazed with Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Big Lip gloss in Deep.
WORK FROM HOME
Turquoise herringbone tweed wool coat, Avoca Mill Collection, €495; multicoloured stripe mohair cardigan, Pieces, €49.95; blue denim jumpsuit, Atelier Reve, €189.95; all at AVOCA. Brown suede loafers, €70, at Marks & Spencer.
BEAUTY NOTE: Light up the skin using a golden bronze powder such as Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer.
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Cornflower blue stripe shirt, €47.50; navy pinstripe waistcoat, €49; matching pinstripe trousers, €55; burgundy patent slingback loafers, €77; all at MARKS & SPENCER.
HAIR NOTE: Use Redken Wax Blast to create a healthy sheen on smoothed-back hair, and to lock the style into place.
EASY ELEGANCE
Black and white houndstooth tweed coat, €975; teal V-neck wool sweater, €125; both at MAGEE 1866, 21-26 South Anne Street, Dublin 2. White cotton T-shirt, €42; black wide-leg trousers, €65; black patent brogues, €49; all at Marks & Spencer. Black sunglasses, Celine, at The Optical Shop, as before. Black leather belt, stylist’s own.
COMMUTER STYLE
Brown check wool mix trench coat, €155; camel knit hoodie, €42; black slim-leg trousers, €49; brown suede loafers, €70; brown suede tote bag, €185; all at MARKS & SPENCER.
BEAUTY NOTE: Brown Sugar make-up artist Dearbhla Keenan used Nars Light Reflecting Foundation to create fresh, bright skin, warmed with soft peachy cream blusher high on the cheekbones.
PRINT VERSION
Camel Adriana wool coat €1,895; leopard-print Amanda double georgette silk blouse, €995; black cigarette-leg trousers, €795; black The Louise croc-embossed leather crossbody handbag, €1,495; all at LOUISE KENNEDY, 56 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Black patent slingback shoes, Dune London, €77, as before.
HAIR NOTE: A textured bun is a smart, easy daytime look. Give hair gorgeous shine using Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil/Serum.
PARTY READY
Duck egg blue pleated bow balloon top, €1,475; matching lace-trim slip skirt, €500; matching organza overskirt, €820; silver leather shoes, from a selection; all Simone Rocha at HAVANA, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
AFTER HOURS
Black halter-neck top with ostrich feathers, €1,695; black chiffon wide-leg trousers, €1,695; both at LOUISE KENNEDY, 56 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Black patent slingback shoes, Dune London, €77, as before.
BEAUTY NOTE: Define brows with a tint and reshape at Brown Sugar, South William Street, Dublin 2; a lash tint will last all season, too.
BLACK TIE AFFAIR
Black crepe evening gown, €975; black floral corsage, €80; both ANDTATE BY SHARON HOEY, at 6 Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2. Black slingback shoes, Dune London, €77, as before.
BEAUTY NOTE: Eyes are the focus here. Colour lashes in the shade of the season, with Maybelline Sky High mascara in Burgundy Haze.
Photographed by Veronika Faustmann. www.veronikafaustmann.com
Styled by Catherine Condell, assisted by Louise Heaphy. @catherinecondell
Make-up by Dearbhla Keenan for Brown Sugar.
Hair by Megan O’Donoghue for Brown Sugar. www.brownsugar.ie.
