Fleet Street Style

What A place! Like seriously. I have been lucky enough to travel to many different places/country's and stay in all sorts of different hotels and apartments, but 'The Fleet Street Hotel' in Dublin, just an hours plane journey away is definitely one of my favourites for sure. Being a lover of all things Fashion, Stylish and Glam as soon as I saw the picture of the bathroom with dressing table and free standing tub I was sold... doesn't take much aye! THEN, I saw the luxurious bedroom with crushed velvet and the most glam headboard you've seen and I had already unpacked my suitcase and placed my bits round the room (In my head of course) before booking.

I definitely recommend paying a bit extra to upgrade to an 'Elegance room' The only thing you will be disappointed with is having to leave this chic hotel when it comes to home time, We even tried to stay another night but unfortunately we could not change our flights, serious boooooooooo, so the closest to an extra night we could get was late check out at 2pm for just 20 Euros, BARGAIN.

Being the perfectionist that I am, I emailed ahead to make sure we could try and secure a room with a free standing tub as It does state not all bathrooms have one, with a very fast response I was advised they would pop it on my reservation notes and try their hardest to secure me one... and boy did they deliver! We even arrived to a bottle of champagne on ice and a personal letter, now that's service right there and made our stay even more special with such personal touches.

The hotel staff can not do enough to help, each and every member of staff we came across were so welcoming and VERY helpful, there is a mini bar in reception which may I add is a very nice touch. After a long day of travelling it was nice to sit and relax with a Baileys on ice in the ever so stylish and colour co-ordinated reception, whilst waiting for our coach to the Punches town Races. There is also FREE WiFi

Location location location, You can not get a better location than this hotel, located in he heart of Dublin city and temple bar, 2 minute walk from The famous Grafton street where you will find shops, bars and restaurants, there is also an airport coach that stops right outside the hotel and Trinity college and the wax work museum are a 30 second walk. Now if your a foodie like Josh and I you'll be even more thrilled that The Fleet Street Hotel is actually partnered with TGI Fridays, At the press of a button you'll be out of the lift and at the entrance ready to be seated and get start the cocktails flowing. Now I know you should really try places you don't have back home, but who can resists their blackened Fajitas and Bubble Gum Daiquiri's?! not us!

I honestly could talk about how amazing this Hotel is all day long, I can not fault it AT ALL, and these days that is a rarity. I defiantly would recommend this hotel 200% to anyone looking at staying in Dublin.

You can visit their website direct at http://www.fleethoteltemplebar.com/

Below are some of my own pictures... Enjoy!!!

VERNEZ

Being that I am a newbie to this whole blogging biz I'm constantly on the look out for anything 'fashion' whether that's new websites, blogs or apps to follow/download my eyes are constantly peeled. So when I came across this brand new fashion app Vernez  described as 'twitter for blogging' I couldn't wait to see what it was all about and I'm even more excited to be able to share it with you all.

 

The genius new fashion app Vernez allows all users to create their very own fashion magazine from the comfort of your own personal devices (I use my IPhone 6) and what's even better is there's no need to be a pro in this field or have loads of previous experience, because Vernez will guide you through how to use the app when you first join, I had the hang of it very quickly after a little play around and following the instructions provided.

 

So if you have a passion for fashion, love shopping and getting creative but also discovering other fashion fanatics out there, Vernez is the perfect app for you and can really help show off your personal take on fashion and how you like to style outfits and accessories. There is a whole built in shop (kind of like a little department store at your fingertips) with all the latest trends and fashion labels to use to add to your own in app 'wardrobe' as well as having the option to upload your own images.... and just when you think it couldn't get any better you can even do a spot of shopping whilst creating your 'boards', with the option to buy everything you see in the 'shop' it also allows you to see how other users have styled a certain item, so if you've just brought a new top and not sure how to style it you can get inspo right there and then, too cool. I am officially addicted and wish I had discovered this app sooner.

 

Vernez is invitation only, so you can download the app from this link http://apple.co/1Gi2kuS and use my exclusive invite code louellen to get creating and shopping. I am also excited to let you guys know I am a 'recommended user' so you can follow me as soon as you have your account up and running or click the little star on the top right of the home page and you'll be able to follow me. My code is only valid until the 18th of December.... so what are you waiting for get downloading.

 

Below are a few of my fave boards I have made, download and follow to see more of my edits and my upcoming posts.

 

lots of love

 

Louisa

 

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Football Fashion

Ok, it's true... I am a secret football fan. I can't say I actually properly understand football, obviously I know there's two goals and the aim is to score! but like I don't get the whole offside rule rubbish and I'm not up together with players names or understand any of that bloke football talk gibberish, however I do enjoy going to the grounds and watching a match. I love it when the crowd chants and gets the atmosphere going, I really can't help but join in with the chanting, even though I don't know half the words, giving myself 10 points for trying though.

 

I definitely made a typical 'girly' error with the chanting, I could hear all the blokes chanting something quite angry sounding and the name 'Milo' so being confused, I asked Josh why they were all angry at 'Milo' his reply being "Lino Louisa, they're angry at the linesman." (insert crying laughing face here) opppps. 

 

Right, let's get down to the fashion business. Ok, I am so into flares right now, being 'Mr long legs' (Josh's little boy 's nick name for me) flares actually fit me in the leg, such a good feeling. These patterned flares from H&M really are so flattering on and I love that they are high wasted. I have teamed with a burgundy jumper that you can't really see & of course my fave jacket at the mo. I'd like to apologise for my constant hat wearing at the moment, but this weather really doesn't do my hair any favours and with my track record of losing umbrella's well it's all round easier to just plonk on a hat.

 

Top marks to Josh for the pictures, I thought I was more into quite plain light backgrounds but I'm actually loving the busy/ scenic backgrounds lately and he really seems to have an eye for this photography stuff.

 

 Flares and hat - H&M / jumper, bag & scarf - Primark / jacket - DP's / boots - River island kids.

 

I really had to share this one with you, I was posing and my hat flew off my head! 

 

 

Khaki Co-ord

Sorry sorry sorry, I have been rubbish with posts this past week. Been ever so busy and very over tired. I'm trying to get my body clock back to normal after quite a bit of time off work ill. So yes.. apologies for the slacking, I've given myself a slapped wrist.

 

Anyway.. enough of that babble...what a bloody wonderful Co-ord I have found in Dorothy Perkins. I don't usually visit DP's as it's right at the back of the shopping centre and tucked away, but I passed it and popped in. I'm absolutely loving that it's a jacket and skirt Co-ord as it's getting a bit nippy outside so can't really go wearing the usual crop and skirt sets...and the colour... well it's bang on trend this season(and one of my fave colours), absolute winnneeerrrrr, I am very pleased.

 

I have teamed with a plain black New Look polo neck, black tights (brrrrr) and my wonderful Zara lacey heels. I thought the red lippy was needed to glam things up as My Dad and Sister both told me I look like I'm in the military.. to be honest I'd probably wear red lippy with my uniform if I was in the military anyway.

 

 

 

 

Golden Oldies

 

I am a hoarder. Feel like I should be sat in a circle in a group counselling session with a name badge on and 'Hoarding addict' underneath. I just can't bring myself to get rid of clothes or shoes, I'm haunted by this time I chucked a beautiful pair of boots out that were 'out of season' and then they came back in a few months later...devo! so from then on I promised to never chuck anything out, unless unwearable of course.

 

The oldest of the bunch is this little red number from River Island which is actually about 15 years old, my Dad's lovely girlfriend passed it on to me after one of her wardrobe clear outs along with a load of vintage Topshop...Heaven! I really love the back of it which is why I had to wear my hair up to really show it off.

 

Ripped jeans are obviously a must have in anyone's wardrobe, they literally go with everything and I felt they really update this outfit.

 

My fave is this cute little flowery bomber from H&M and it's been a wardrobe resident for a good 6 years I recon, I love how you can dress it up or down.

 

 

 

Ripped jeans - Topshop / Red top - River Island/ Belt & Bomber jacket - H&M / Shoes - Primark / Bag - charity shop.

 

How's your weekend?!

 

Louisa x

Workout wear

As much as I'd love to be able to write about how amazing I am at the gym and that I do 2 hour work outs and eat really healthy...I can't. I am not going to even try and pretend I 'love' the gym. I joined with my boyfriend about a month ago and have been over there probably a grand total of 5 times...max and have spent approximately 20 minutes altogether in the actual gym. I much prefer going for a nice leisurely swim and a long relax in the Jacuzzi, not forgetting to pop upstairs to the bar for some food. I'm very lucky that I'm naturally slim and can eat whatever I want without having to exercise.

 

So basically I spend more time shopping for gym wear than I do working out, typical Louisa if I'm honest. You can't blame me though, the gym wear around at the mo is amaze and I love that places like Missguided and Boohoo have a range too!

 

This Co-ord is from New look and I'm absolutely in love with it. Why shouldn't work out gear be stylish, I get it that no body really cares what you look like at the gym and you come out in a sweaty mess (The only sweat I break is from eating to much in the bar) but It's nice to feel good about yourself. My trainers are from the Nike shop and if I was a real gym enthusiast then Nike trainers would be making a much more regular appearance on my bank statements because their trainers are just beautiful.

 

Co - Ord - New look / Trainers - Nike shop

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed todays post! where do you shop for gym gear??

 

lots of love

 

Louisa x