noreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Fri, 1 Nov 2024 11:11:29 GMTBlogger http://www.blogger.com233125http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/en-usnonoreply@blogger.comhttp://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/12/victorias-secret-angels.htmlCindy BrunaJoan SmallsJourdan DunnVictoria's Secret ShowVoguenoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Fri, 5 Dec 2014 20:36:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-9072192346820693084Some of the fab looking models of colour from the #VS SHOW! IMAGES - VOGUE.CO.UK 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/11/oh-september.html#AFWDAltuzarraAnna WintourBarbara CasosolaChristopher RaeburnDavid TlaleFashionWeekDatesMBFWMercedes-Benz Fashion WeekSiblingnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Wed, 5 Nov 2014 21:35:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-1379588596673299686September was such a busy month for me in work that I didn't get an opportunity to blog about my fashion favs during fashion week(s). Anyhoooo, here we go! I absolutely loved a lot of designers but I chose a few to share with you guys [see labels below for designer names]. Big bows,pleated skirts, army greens, Anna Wintour + more! Images - MBFASHIONWEEK.COM 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/09/david-tlale-mercedes-benz-fashion-week.html#AFWD#FAVS#LOVE#NYFWAfricaAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinDavid TlaleNew York Fashion WeekOluchi OnweagbaPEOPLE'S REVOLUTIONSpring/SummerTyson Beckfordnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:26:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-8323829923352342307Never too late to say CONGRATULATIONS to David Tlale for creating yet another STORM of a collection and of course generating the well deserved publicity (great PR agency btw!) after last year's saga with People's Revolution! Loving the #African & #English/Victorian influence on the collection. Great colours, prints and textures! Video - MBFW YouTube 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/09/beautiful-things-we-love-gold.html#beautifulthingsweLove#FASHION#LOVE#OBSESSED#StreetStyleGOLDnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Thu, 4 Sep 2014 00:09:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-3122186089485944612 IMAGES - Pinterest 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/08/cant-get-enough-of-prints-pants.htmlH&MHnMLeopard SkinMustardNordstrom.comPantsPinterestZaranoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Tue, 5 Aug 2014 00:05:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-5822521331759275657#LOVE these looks! Although they are not so new I think you can still get away with these looks for another few weeks/ months! To create your own looks check out Zara, HnM & Nordstrom for similar pants/tops. IMAGES - Pinterest 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/08/designer-spotlight-elie-saab-20142015.htmlBridalCoutureElie SaabElle MagazineKaty PerryMila KunisQueen Rania of JordanRihannaVoguenoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sun, 3 Aug 2014 22:34:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-349452275967272304One of my most favourite designers out there is Lebanese fashion Designer, ELIE SAAB! Like most iconic fashion designers his career dates back to his childhood and by the age of 18 he was well and truly on his way to true success. Now worth $200million+, the designer boasts a clientèle that includes Queens and celebrities, from Queen Rania [of Jordan] to Rihanna. #DEAL! Whether its the winter/ 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/07/summer-swimwear-musthaves.html#MustHavesBikiniHolidaysSpring/Summer 2014SummerSwim WearTed Bakernoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Tue, 1 Jul 2014 03:48:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-9132015624085450175 Turns out Ted Knows Best!  Image - TedBaker.com 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-melting.htmlFast CompanySpring/Summer 2014SummerZara Sunglassesnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:02:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-2704833801084802670 Make the most of summer before it melts away!  Images - FastCompany, pinterest 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/06/orange-fantacies.html#StreetStyleEtsy.comnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-8437191130792815918 Statement neck pieces from yours truly Etsy.com IMAGES - Etsy.com 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/04/which-sports-person-are-you.html#FAVS#SPORTSSTYLEGrace BolNIKESpring/Summer 2014Voguenoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:32:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-1002310939800161583spring is here and folks are getting their sports A GAME on! which type of sports fanatic are you?  i) up for anything type?                      ii) too cool for school type?              iii) just do it type? Images - Vogue 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/03/lupita-nyngo-oscars.html#FAVS#LOVE#OBSESSED12 Years A SlaveLupita Nyong'onoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Mon, 24 Mar 2014 02:31:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-5054956515405015185The moment you realise dreams do come true, is the moment all doubt is cast aside. You take it in your stride, and show the world what a true champ you are. You don't lose sight of those that have brought you along the way, those that changed your life with or without knowing it. You give something back. #LupitaNyong'o Images - Facebook.com/LupitaNyong'o 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/03/tlale-david-2014-fall-favs.html#FAVSAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinDavid TlaleNew York Fashion Weeknoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sat, 1 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-4912610363565514857He is always a force to be reckoned with. These are our #FAVS from the David Tlale (kingdom) 2014 Fall collection. Images - MBFW 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/02/baby-its-cold-out.html#OOTD#StreetStyleAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinCasual WearHoodiesJumperLeather BagLeather JacketShort BootsStreet StyleWinterWoolly Jumpernoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sat, 1 Feb 2014 19:02:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-6779562197758773655Yep! awful weather outside. Stay fashionably warm with some stylish casual outfits. Leather jackets & short boots are the ultimate cool look. Oversize jumpers or hoodies give you the effortlessly chic look so don't be afraid to throw one of these on. Finally, complete your look with a good accessory like a real leather hand bag. So there, wrap up! Images - Pinterest 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html#beautifulthingsweLove#LOVEDreamsFashionGoalsNew YearResolutionsnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Wed, 1 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-4734663485744934412 Each year we make promises. To be better at everything we do, to post blogs twice a week, to be more healthy than yesterday, to save more money, to travel the world, to live life in full. Each year we renew the unfulfilled dreams and never look back. So here is to another year, just don't look back! Image - 8th&Fort 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/12/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:36:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-2138209848802130735 Image - Instagram 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/11/duro-olowu-winterfall-for-now.htmlAfrica Fashion WeekAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinDuro OlowuNigeria Fashion WeekWinter/Fall 2013noreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:26:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-3927786969562922061I will always fall in love with DURO OLOWU. This collection is for now, for a cold winter's day. The colours and cosiness of the lengths of his designs are just to die for! Dress me please! #LOVE! Images - Duro Olowu 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/10/featured-lupita-nyongo-rising-star.html12 Years A SlaveBrad PittForbesForbes AfricaIsis Nyong'oKenya ActressLupita Nyong'oMicaela ErlangerPlan B ProductionSteve McQueenVoguenoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:37:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-6916194443889012720 She's taking it all in her own stride, the gorgeous Lupita Nyong'o is the talk of Hollywood town these days! On who she is, her acting career etc. American Vogue have the low down already, see here. She has great style too thanks to the amazing stylist, Micaela Erlanger. You will see her in the new major motion picture directed by Steve McQueen and produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/10/fashion-cupcakes-match-made-on-catwalks.htmlAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinBrown ThomasBT2Dundrum Shopping CentreFashion FramedHarvey NicholsHouse of FraserPenneysPrimarkRiver IslandYBBYellow Bowl BakesZaranoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:44:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-8693540252320130448what does fashion have in common with cupcakes? the ability to make things pop I guess! So couldn't find a better way to bring these two together than as illustrated on the below visual. Yellow Bowl Bakes (a.k.a YBB) is the new kid on the block, a local cupcake business in Dublin/Meath areas! Among other pastry like things, they make divine cupcakes for all sorts of parties, including fashion 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/blackbird-and-owl.html#StreetStyleBLACKBIRD and the owlClutchEtsy.comiPad MiniLeathernoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sun, 22 Sep 2013 22:25:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-4004189439848204638#LOVE, #LOVE these gorgeous Clutches/ iPad Mini Cases by Blackbird & the Owl. You can get them here starting from 49.00€ only! Image - Etsy.com 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/dent-de-man.html#LOVE#OBSESSEDAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinDENT de MANLabrinthLove/HateRobert SheehanTimothy McKenzienoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-5148929528986276928 A little •OBSESSED• with this label, in particular this 70's African print material! #LOVE the striking presence it has and how one definitely needs a set* to spot this look.  From Labrinth to Robert Sheehan, some men have dared.  Images - DENT de MAN 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-face-of-loreal-men-south-africa.htmlL'OREAL SOUTH AFRICAModels of ColorVictor MatheZimbabwenoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sun, 15 Sep 2013 19:01:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-2870412631136469747 VICTOR MATHE Home boy done good! It's true what they say, its not where you start in life, but it's where you end up. twitter @VICTORMATHEZ    Images - L'OREAL MEN EXPERT 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/london-fashion-week-duro-olowu-ss14.htmlDuro OlowuLondon Fashion WeekSpring/Summer 2014noreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:32:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-8477043800776663303 Always a sense of freshness with Duro Olowu's creations. This is Spring/ Summer 2014. Images - DO 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/dublin-fashion-festival-colin-horgan.htmlAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinCOLIN HORGANDublin Fashion FestivalSpring/Summer 2014noreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:01:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-8450117153540380547#COLINHORGAN is one of Ireland's hot new things (One To Watch)! Sneak peak to his Media Showing from last Thursday on South William Street, Women's Spring/Summer 2014 Collection.   Images - Facebook.com/COLIN-HORGAN 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-york-fashion-week-mara-hoffman-ss14.html#NYFWAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinMARA HOFFMANNew York Fashion Weeknoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Mon, 9 Sep 2013 23:07:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-1261168085253124644 Images - MBFW.COM 0http://8thandfort.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-york-fashion-week-david-tlale.html#NYFWAfrica Fashion Weekend DublinDavid TlaleKELLY CUTRONEPEOPLE'S REVOLUTIONnoreply@blogger.com (8th&Fort)Mon, 9 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574105845667854262.post-6388939713885488428I have often wondered what it costs to put together a fashion show in NYC! Well now we all know, well sort of. Kelly Cutrone supposedly pulled the plugged off the DAVID TLALE S/S14 show @ #NYFW after her company [People's Revolution] were not paid their $15K fee for producing the show. That's a whooping lotta dollar for a show! Needless to say the show went on. Trust in the #TLALE power! 0