The Indie Magazine Edit

S U I T C A S E

Suitcase magazine is an entire world in itself of wondrous escapism + bucketlist travel dreams combined. I’ve bought every single edition since it was founded + have loved it more + more each time. The Suitcase Instagram account too is a wonderful place to loose yourself in the rabbit hold of dreamy places + spaces, you can bet you’ll need to start a whole new + specifically dedicated ‘Saved’ folder for this one..

Available in print + online at suitcasemag.com // Follow on IG @suitcase

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H O L I D A Y

Between 1946 + 1977, Holiday was one of the most exciting magazines in the United States. Known for working with ambitious writers + photographers. Hugely noteworthy + successful writers such as Graham Greene, Joan Didion, Jack Kerouac + Truman Capote first appeared in the pages of Holiday with their work. HOLIDAY took a long hiatus, reappearing in 2014 under the direction of Parisian art director Franck Durand who has beautifully brought to life the core + essence of the original template while also venturing into the world of fashion as well as travel.

Published bi-annually // Follow on IG @holidaymagazine

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P A L M E R

In the words of Stefano Tonchi, Palmer’s Editorial Director “Palm Beach as a state of mind.” And that it is. Launched in March 2020 as one of the hottest new magazine’s in circulation since Holiday hit the worldin the 1940’s, Palmer is the ultimate invite into the realm of some of the world’s most interesting mind’s + lives, all portrayed through the lens of a Palm Beach state of living. Brought to life by Tonchi + his creative/business partner Michael J Berman, the quarterly coffee table publication reads as though you’ve just been invited to one of the most stimulating dinner parties t where phones are taken at the door whatever happens on the inside stays on the inside. It’s truly divine!

Published quarterly. Purchase Vol. 01 at PALMERPB.com // Follow on IG @palmerpalmbeach

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P E T I T E P A S S P O R T

Petite Passport is the brainchild of travel blogger, journalist + photographer Pauline Egge. Pauline has created an entire brand around her love of travel + exploring to find the best off-the-beaten-track hotspots. I’ve followed her blog for a long long time + have found some amazing spots I might otherwise have missed while visiting certain new cities. She has a collection of travel guides as well as her new print edition of the website, all of which I’ve bought + loved. Escape into Pauline’s view of the world, you won’t be disappointed.

Subscribe here // Follow on IG @petitepassport

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C E R E A L

Encompassing travel, art, design, cities + style, CEREAL magazine is another independent bible I’ve loved for a long time. Captivating aesthetics, it’s a minimalist-lovers dream come to life with a focus on specific locations + destinations in each issue, accompanied by engaging + interesting interviews + articles in the fashion, design + art worlds.

Published bi-annually // Visit readcereal.com // Follow on IG @cerealmag

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A E S T H E T I C A

Taking in the worlds of art, design, photography, architecture, music + film, AESTHETICA is a worldly destination for those interested in being interesting. A pioneer in the space, the magazine hosts + produces varying awards, exhibitions + events, with each focused on developing talents within the art, photography, literature + film spaces.

Visit aestheticamagazine.com // Follow on IG @aestheticamag

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C R F A S H I O N B O O K

Provocatively fabulous + dangerously sexy, CR (Carine Roitfeld) Fashion Book is the baby of Carine Roitfeld, former E-I-C of Vogue Paris which she founded in 2012 after leaving the helm of the French fashion bible. Roitfeld is known for her progressive stance +a risk taking spirit + each of her editions of the fashion bible style publication has been nothing short of WOW. It’s big, it’s glossy AF + the perfect destination to loose yourself into the world of high fashion.

Published bi-annually // Visit crfashionbook.com // Follow on IG @crfashionbook

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T H E G E N T L E W O M A N

This fabulous woman’s magazine delves deep into the authenticity of being a woman. With a strong accent on women with style + purpose, The Gentlewoman plays host to a variety of inspirational women with visionary motive to the backdrop of ti’s own strong + ambitious yet warm + personalable personality. The Gentlewomen is for everyone + nobody is excluded.

Published bi-annually // Follow on IG @the_gentlewoman

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L I T T L E W H I T E L I E S

Established in 1995, Little White Lies celebrates + supports fantastic movies, the directors + producers behind them + the actors who star in them. Featuring a strong play on independent films you can be sure to find some of the greatest movies our there + a variety of articles around every topic in the industry. Interesting + interested, Little White Lies tells the truth about what to watch + why!

Published bi-monthly // Visit lilies.com // Follow on IG @lwlies

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F R A N C

Franc magazine is an Irish fashion focused publication produced by Briony Somers which began as a college publication + now continues to evolve + inspire far beyond what it once started out as. Taking into account the magazines philosophy that fashion “is a way of doing things; it isn’t about the clothing or accessories”, each of the four issues are themed around a concept, offering editorials + articles around fashion that are deeply intelligent + consciously accessible.

Visit francmagazine.com // Follow on IG @francmagazine

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5 Dreamy Brands We Just Can't Resist

M - K A E

With an emphasis on delicate, feminine designs built on a foundation of strong and structured equivalents, M-Kae is the creation of Maria Kragmann, a 24 year-old Danish blogger. Her passion for design and love of mixing the high-street with high end found her sketching up her own creations on a vacation a few years back and within a year her beautiful imagined drawings were brought to life in the form of this collection where power is found in the dainty and authority in the girlish refinement of her own style.

FOLLOW @mkaecph // SHOP m-kae.com

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R O T A T E

This Copenhagen based brand is of otherworld proportions beautiful. Think statement dresses and jumpsuits, in metallics, feathers and the dreamiest bold patterns your all-monochrome-everything heart never realised it needed. Created in the most distinctive Scandi-cool manner and dreamed up by  Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, two Danish stylists and influencers who, in understanding exactly what they were missing in their own wardrobes envisioned the perfect closet and so Rotate was born. Rotate is the cool girl’s go-to for party pieces that will ensure your night is one to remember, and you very much remembered.

FOLLOW @rotatebirgerchristensen // SHOP rotatebirgerchristensen.com

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S A I N T B O D Y

Saint Body is an independent fashion brand founded by Kasia Porycka and Manuela Pieniak with the intention to create classic, ultra-feminine yet comfortable bodysuits that are functional in the every day while also ensuring the wearer benefits from the serious attention to design, looking absolutely boss lady hot. Running short series, each piece is produced locally in Europe and gaurantees to compliment the female form.

FOLLOW @saintbodyofficial // SHOP saintbody.com

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W E S T 2 2

West 22 is a top secret fashionistas paradise. With dupe versions of the latest Bottega’s, in full leather, cute cashmere beanies, the prettiest hair accessories and endless fashion finds that add the perfect touch of fabulous to any outfit, this website is one of my favourites to get a stylish fix or little pick-me-up.

FOLLOW @west22_ // SHOP west22.uk

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C E C I L I E B A H N S E N

Feminie, frilly and oh so freaking fabulous, Cecilie Bahnsen is one of Denmark’s most infamous designers to emerge over the past five years. Despite being in contrast to the stereotypical minimalist aesthetics of Danish designers, the brand has made waves throughout the industry, with editors and consumers falling head over heels in love, collection on collection. The young designer operates at the centre of couture and ready-to-wear, creating a perfect line of luxury pieces that are timeless, elegant and youthful in their unimaginable uniqueness.

FOLLOW @ceciliebahnsen // SHOP ceciliebahnsen.com

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Working Out in L.A, Part I

T H E C L A S S B Y T A R Y N T O O M E Y

If you’re looking to feel alllll the feels, The Class by Taryn Toomey is the ultimate life-changing workout for your mind and body. The Class, as created by fitness and well-being genius Taryn Toomey, is a unique physical training experience that engages the mind like none other while working to build a long, strong, lean and toned physique. Through a simple collection of repeated calisthenics and plyometrics series you can expect to challenge your body’s ability to move like it’s never before while also seizing the opportunity to engage your mind and capture the relationship between mind and body in all it’s previously undiscovered glory. Try to book when Taryn herself is in town or if not then just get your butt to any available class because whichever trainer you get, you can be sure they’re about to rock your world. 

BOOK // theclass.com

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B A R R Y’ S

In a word, Barry’s is K.I.L.L.E.R. Killer as in the most insane ass-kicking workout you can do, in any city you might find yourself in (they have locations all over the planet now). Working from the second you step inside the Red Room to the second you leave, the session is different every time with a focus on a different body area each day of the week. However what remains the same is the treadmill to weights format and the fact that whether it’s your first time or your a Barry’s seasoned pro, you will leave on a naturally occurring endorphin high - not to mention a stiff and sore body (in all the good ways though of course). Try out the WoHo location, it’s the OG of all Barry’s and the L.A vibes are, well , let’s just say V L.A. 

BOOK // barrysbootcamp.com

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S O U L C Y C L E

From city to city, SoulCycle is a go-to staple in the life of anyone who moves on the regular. A workout of sweaty proportions, this bike based session is build to make you feel like you’re on the night out of a lifetime - the music is loud and absolutely vibe-ing, the lights are low and moody, the instructors are hot AF and the experience is a whole entire thing. It’s all about peddling your way to an inner happiness and the body of a SoulCycle-r. Try the Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations, you never know who you might be spinning with!

BOOK // soul-cycle.com

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B O D Y B Y S I M O N E

Created by Aussie trainer and dance extraordinaire Simone De La Ru, Body by Simone, known as BBS to those in it’s ‘inner circle’, is a favourite of major celebrities like Reee Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Karlie Kloss, Sandra Bullock and of course Chrissy Teigen. BBS consists of five class varieties, including Dance Cardio, Trampoline Cardio, ABC (Arms, Back and Core), HTB (Hips, thighs and Buns) and Full body. No matter the class or the location, any of the signature classes are the perfect time to leave all your inhibitions at the door and get your sweat on, dancing your way through the graceful and powerful BBS method. Try the WoHo or Brentwood locations. 

BOOK // bodybysimone.com

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T R A C Y A N D E R S O N

Founded by fitness and health pioneer, Tracy Anderson, the Tracy Anderson Method is something of a cult favourite among celebrities and fitness fanatics alike. With personal clients including Gwyneth Paltrow (who loved Anderson’s method so much that she invested as a business partner after initially training with her for her role in Iron Man), Tracee Ellis Ross, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, Anderson has justifiably build a global fitness empire on her very credible and long-lasting results. Through immense research, self-testing, and refinement of her method over the past 20 years, Anderson is all about changing things up, never letting working out get repetitive or boring and her classes are held in specific temperatures (86 degrees with 69 percent humidity) over a duration of 50 minutes. Combining strength training and cardio, via an ever-changing series of dance moves, the results are undeniable no matter your genetic dispositions.

BOOK // tracyanderson.com

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Healthy Hair, Happy You - Clean Haircare Brands We Love

A C T + A C R E

Act + Acre is a brand that could, legit, swear under oath of it’s place as the world’s best hair care company in a court of law. No joke, this Irish founded, New York based company was created by hair boss Helen Reavey and her husband Colm Mackin and boasts a completely clean approach to achieving your best hair yet. Uncomplicated yet indescribably effective, each Act + Acre product is created by a cold pressed method so as to contain the integrity of each carefully chosen ingredient. Kicking the million trillion products/steps in the butt, the Act + Acre process is a effortless three step affair, beginning with the brand’s hero product, the Scalp Detox which works to eliminate all the product buildup and sweat that naturally gathers in the scalp over time - moving on to the cleanse and conditioner which leaves your hair smooth, soft and totally hydrated. If there’s one hair care brand you try this year let it be this one!

Hero Product(s) // Scalp Detox // Cleanse // Conditioner

FOLLOW @actandacre // SHOP actandacre.com

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O U A I

Founded by celebrity hair goddess, Jen Atkin, Ouai is one of the industries new little hotties on our shelves. Atkin, who has worked as a hairdresser since - well as long as social media has existed - and includes Chrissy Teigen, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and just about every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family as some of her most famous clients. It was no shocker so when she brought out her own brand. However, unlike many celebrity endorsed or created brands and products, this is actually the shit. Tried and tested (as all these brands are here in the article), Ouai is one to go back to again and again.. and again. The matching shampoos and conditioners are a staple in my shower, while the Hair Oil is something I use daily, not to mention the Texturising Spray, which is other level. For anyone looking for a haircare supplement too, the three available from Ouai are totally legit and once you start you just can’t get enough. You can be sure too that the brand continues to grow with it’s loyal customers as Atkin uses the feedback she receives on social media to better existing products and create new ones.

Hero Product(s) // Hair Oil // Oily Hair Supplement // Texturising Spray

FOLLOW @theouai // SHOP at spacenk.com

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O L A P L E X

Repair, protect and strengthen is Olaplex’s motto and with their patented active chemistry, the products work on a molecular level to repair damaged and broken elements of each strand that are compromised by the natural ageing process of the hair, environmental damage and general lifestyle harm. Often used by professionals, Olaplex products can be used at home together or as individual additions to your current routine. Following a simple yet effective route to better hair, Olaplex is all about the repair and maintenance of your hair, bringing the shine and lust back into your do.

Hero Product // Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

FOLLOW @olaplex // SHOP at spacenk.com

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L I V I N G P R O O F

Created by world-class biotech scientists and beauty experts who seek to bring all the sleek and shine to your tresses, Living Proof is a long term treatment style collection of products that work to nourish your hair over an extended period of use. Living Proof seek to restore your hair to it’s natural glossy self and take no short cuts, it’s all about the long term results of continued good hair care. Their dry shampoo is infamously wow and leaves little to no residue which is always a plus whether you’re just a little stuck for time in the mornings or simply just want to get one more day before shampooing! Come on, we all do it, right?!

Hero Product // PhD Dry Shampoo // Restore Treatment Mask

FOLLOW @livingproofinc // SHOP at spacenk.com

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Image Credits: Each brand is with thanks to their respective Instagram accounts and the over image is iStock

Brian Conway, The Interview

Brian Conway is one of Ireland’s great creative exports. The Irish born, London based freelance stylist and creative producer is something of a dreamy genius and inventor of fashion stories, from editorial to commercial, that go beyond the visible, the evoke a sense of something so ethereal and exquisite that one can’t help but fall into the tales he tells in the shoots he styles.

Brian’s work has appeared in major fashion publications such as Tatler, British Vogue, Harpers Bazaar Spain, Rollacoaster Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter and Empire Magazine while his commercial clients include Aer Lingus, Specsavers, Guinness, L'Oreal, H&M, Volkswagon. He splits his time between his homeland and London and continues to work with the international set. Here I spoke with him about his career so far, his favourite designers and how to long-lasting capsule wardrobe..

Brian, where did your love of fashion begin?

I was quite young! There are photos of me dressing up with my siblings from a very young age. I was also glued to fashion TV and fashion shows as a teenager, and that further fuelled my interest. Growing up in rural Ireland before social media was a thing, TV and magazines were my main outlets when it came to learning about the industry.

How did you get your start in styling?
I was exposed to styling when I was at university, where I was involved in the DIT (my college) fashion show. Through the show I met various editors and stylists which gave me a great insight into the industry in Ireland. I then moved to London for a short period of time to intern for the designer J.W Anderson where I had the opportunity to work with the brand’s renowned stylist Benjamin Bruno. I gained hands on experience with the styling, prepping the show with Benjamin, seeing the castings, fittings and backstage on the show day. I then went back to Dublin taking any knowledge with me to give styling a go. I did a test shoot for a friend who was doing a college photography project. A well known Dublin photographer saw this shoot and contacted me to shoot with them and it just spiralled from there really.

Moving to London, how does the industry differ from working in Ireland and how did you break into the industry in such a big, creative city?

It’s a completely different ball game. In Dublin I was one of the only male stylists on the scene. Moving to London I was a small fish in an ocean of bigger fish. Competition is so fierce here and to getting your foot in the door with any publication or getting to freelance with other big name stylists is incredibly challenging. I’ve been lucky to have worked with some top artists through my Vogue and LOVE magazine freelancing.

Yes, you’re a freelancer with Vogue, tell us about your work with the Bible and how that came about..

I started freelancing for British Vogue in 2017, shortly after I moved as a fashion assistant with Hannes Hetta, the following year I worked with fashion editor Jack Borkett as a fashion coordinator on the trend supplement for the Rihanna September issue cover where I got hands on experience on how to put together a magazine. I’ve been freelancing with them ever since. The knowledge I have gained from Vogue has been very useful for my career to date.

Your editorial work is beautiful, explain to us the process of bring such amazing shoots to life and the relationship with all involved as you create from concept to the end result..

Thank you! Team work and communication are the keys to success when it comes to editorial. It’s a collaborative process between the photographer, stylist, editor, movement director, set designer, model, makeup artist and hairstylist. You need to communicate your vision clearly to execute your vision as best as possible. In terms of process, it can really vary. Ideas could stem from the stylist, a photographer or are commissioned by an editor. If an idea comes from a stylist or photographer then there’s normally a collaborative approach to refine the mood and theme the idea, in addition to the various elements involved (from location to model). After that it’s straight into pitching the publication you have in mind for the shoot. Once commissioned I’d usually dive straight into turning the idea into a reality.

Who are some of your favourite photographers and creative directors you’ve worked with?

I’m really into shooting on film right now. It adds cinematic quality to the images. I really love what Grant James Thomas and Piotr Marzec are doing right now.

How do you balance between personal taste and opinions and working on commercial projects?

When I work with commercial brands, what’s most important is helping them achieve their objectives. This often boils down to producing something that would best resonate with their target audience. Of course, there’s always room to push boundaries and inject a bit of my personal taste too. But ultimately any form of creative flair or personal input has to make sense in terms of a brand’s core identity - otherwise you’ll end up with a huge disconnect with their audience.

Where do you find yourself most inspired or how do you continue to feel inspired to create new work?

I feel most inspired when travelling, I feel like my brain switches off from mundane everyday tasks. Seeing different cultures, architecture and art really gets my creative juices flowing. I also get inspiration from designers. If a designer produces something out of the ordinary in terms of design that I will want to shoot then that will help me lead my creative process.

What are some of your go-to designers?

I really look at what every designer has to offer. I review the collections post fashion month and have a strong database of who’s doing what for the season ahead. I love Bottega Veneta under the helm of their creative director Daniel Lee, who at the tender age of 33 has an impressive resume of Maison Margiela and Balenciaga. I also adore Noir Kei Ninomiya, he creates beautifully structured masterpieces. John Galliano for Maison Margiela is always a favourite. His work with movement director Pat Boguslawski on the SS20 Paris show is a must-see. Another brand I love right now is the PeterDo.

Are there any young up and coming designers you’re digging right now?

I love discovering new designers, I think it’s good to nurture young talent and give them a platform. I always keep an eye on the Central St Martins and London College of Fashion graduates along with the designer colleges back home in Ireland like NCAD, LSAD and The Grafton Academy. Right now I’m digging Patrycja Pagas, the UAL graduate who I have used in some of my most recent projects.

Do you have a favourite shoot you’ve done?

It’s too hard to choose one as I like aspects from all of my shoots. Recently I got to work with Bella Hadid and Kate Moss, freelancing under the major Katie Grand and her team for the LOVE magazine. That was pretty great.

Who are your own personal style icons?

I don’t think I have any personal style icons but I really love @yanggenn88 on Instagram. I really love the Korean and Japanese style. They are so ahead of the game. In terms of red carpet I love Timothee Chalmounts looks, especially as he doesn’t work with a stylist - they are all curated by him.

Major fashion faux pas you can’t cope with..?

This is a funny one, I used to despise kitten heels a few years ago and now I’m obsessed with them and they are all the rage. Like any trend my pet hates can definitely change over time!

Do you believe in closet editing or building?

I find it really hard to edit my wardrobe as I have a significant memory attached to each piece I’ve worn over the years. I also believe in keeping old pieces as they can be reworked with new pieces over time. If that sounds like hoarding to you or if you are into wardrobe editing you need to be cut throat. If you haven’t worn something in over 12 months then I think you should donate it to charity or sell it on Depop or whichever online platform is at your dispoal. In terms of building, it’s great to have a capsule wardrobe in mind.

What are your top tips for creating a trustworthy and long-lasting capsule wardrobe?

As I’ve matured my wardrobe mindset has majorly changed. I used to really buy into trends and I would get carried away with the low price of something. When I’m shopping now, I really think about how a new piece can work with my existing wardrobe. I think it’s really important when purchasing something new to think how it will integrate with your wardrobe and can you create three or more looks with it and what you already have. I try and stay away from fast fashion and trends and I really focus on quality and sustainability. I build my wardrobe around coats, for me that is the foundation of my look because living in Western Europe, we layer up for most of the year, a good coat can elevate any look.

Follow Brian on Instagram @briconstyle

Images with thanks to BriConStyle.com

5 Brands to Love this Fall

A N I N E B I N G

FOLLOW @aninebing // SHOP aninebing.com

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S L E E P E R

FOLLOW @daily_sleeper // SHOP the-sleeper.com

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T O T Ê M E

FOLLOW @toteme // SHOP toteme-studio.com

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C H I M I

FOLLOW @chimieyewear // SHOP chimieyewear.com/en/

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B E V Z A

FOLLOW @bevza // SHOP bevza.com

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Designer Spotlight; Sophie Buhai

It’s not always easy to follow your heart but taking the lead from Sophie Buhai, self-reinvention seems all too easily attainable, not to mention rather stylish. 

Leading the way as the ultimate example of originality, Sophie Buhai is firmly back in her native LA lifestyle, having left her life in NYC and selling her stake in Vena Cava, the clothing line she co-founded and designed with her friend Lisa Mayock, straight out of Parsons. With 10 years experience in the industry, not to mention a manic New York City paced career in the rearview, she took a year out to develop other passions. During that time, Sophie thoughtfully designed her newly purchased home which led to her organic movement into an interiors role - a role she still holds today, designing for fashion insiders. However, it was in 2015 that she truly found her feet, launching her namesake jewellery brand, Sophie Buhai. Housed on her website, alongside a wide variety of life-style findings she has discovered along the way, including a Natalie Smith painting, Mark Pavlovits homeware and an Elsa Peretti terracotta vase, her designs and collections have been received with significant regard. Known now for her beautifully bold yet powerfully delicate modernist pieces, Sophie continues to reinvent the world of sculptural silhouettes, bringing to life her take on modern classics.

Shop the collection now at Net-A-Porter.com

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Jewellery Brands To Fall in Love With

Dainty jewels are always a good idea. And as we come to the end of January, not to mention the end of those January blues there’s absolutely every excuse to treat yourself to a little self-gifting of some pretty little treasures. In a follow up edition to my new “Considered Curation” series, a new venture in which I share the brands, people and places I love, today it’s all about decorating yourself and those you love with something beautiful from local and international designers who have built something that simply must be shared and worn.

So darlings, get in, we’re going shopping!

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SORU JEWELLERY

Soru is a UK based jewellery brand that has brought all my jewellery dreams to life. Soru, meaning sisters in Sicilian, was aptly created and curated by two half English-Sicilian sisters Francesca Kelly and Marianna Doyle in 2013. Full of ornate flair and made for the every-day wearer, carrying her to those every-night occasions, each Soru creation is ethically handmade in Italy or Turkey using gold plated sterling silver, set to precious metals and semi precious gemstones. Francesca and Marianna’s story is a gorgeous one and their philosophy, that jewellery should complete a look and make you feel transformed, is part of the brand’s elegant aesthetic. To say I’m in love would be an understatement.

FOLLOW @sorujewellery // SHOP harveynichols.com

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BEATRIZ PALAOIS

Founded in Madrid in 2011 by Beatriz Palacios Jiménez, Beatriz Palacios, is an elegant mix of feminine strength and unconventional sophistication. After graduating as a mining engineer, Beatriz worked as a jewellery designer in Dublin before moving back to her hometown of Madrid to embark upon her own creative journey with her now well-established brand. With a strong insistence on quality and craftsmanship, each season sees a newly developed collection originating from the depts of her innate sense of playful experimentation with new forms and previously unused materials.

FOLLOW @beatrizpalaois_jewelry // SHOP beatrizpalacios.com

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LEAH ALEXANDRA

Creating the pieces that can’t be found anywhere else, Leah Alexandra, knows exactly what we need in to create the most beautifully adorned jewellery wardrobe. Having spent time as a metalsmith, Leah now marries her love of creation by traveling the world to source the most unique, beautiful materials which play part in the distinctive nature of all her designs. Versatile and timeless, investing in a Leah Alexandra piece will never loose it’s charm.

FOLLOW @leahalexandrajewelry // SHOP leahalexandra.com

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MOMUSE

Delicate by nature and simply irresistible, MoMuse Jewellery is a stunning collection of contemporary jewellery pieces designed by Irish native Margaret O’Rourke. Margaret has seen herself go from selling her designs at weekend markets to being recommended by the New York Times as one of the most coveted shops to visit in Dublin (don’t miss her haven, MoMuse in the Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin’s city centre). Classic and unapologetically simple, her designs are a clear vision of her own beautiful way of seeing the world and have made their way into the lives and wardrobes of many in all their elegantly understated glory. Expect diamonds in white, champagne and black as well as emeralds, sapphires & rubies set to the backdrop of 9 karat gold metals.

FOLLOW @momusejewellery // SHOP momuse.ie

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MEJURI

Setting the ethical standards high, Mujuri is an everyday touch of luxury at dangerously seductive prices. Working to make luxury so affordable, this beautiful brand teams up with their manufacturers to sell directly to their consumer, meaning they get to create using top quality materials and craftsmanship without the mainstream markups. Each piece is inspired by the idea of quality essentials being a fun and fabulous part of your everyday looks.

FOLLOW @mujuri // SHOP mejuri.com

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Online Stores HSF is Loving Right Now

Online browsing (ok who are we kidding, it’s full on shopping) is a dangerously addictive and highly enjoyable act. However small and no matter the price, if you’re like me and you much rather shopping online these days, my new series “Considered Curations” in which I will be sharing the brands I love to hit up is here to help you find your next wardrobe hit. With the excitement of your parcel arriving to the door and getting to try things on in the comfort of your own home, while also getting to test it out with other existing pieces and do the whole mix-and-match review (we all do it) and well, with the ease of online returns these days there is little left to say but this..

Get in darlings, we’re going shopping!

FRANKIE THE SHOP

Classic with a twist, Frankie the Shop is consistently a firm favourite. Authentically cool in pretty much everything they produce, it’s a perfectly inspired place to seek out your next ‘unfussy, minimal, wallet-conscious’ purchase. With locations in NYC and Paris their online store is a mixture of on-the-pulse designers and Pinterest worthy pieces.

FOLLOW @frankietheshop // SHOP frankietheshop.com

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LES HEROINES

Founded by Australian born fashion stylist Vanessa Cocchiaro, Les Heroines is a stunning creation focusing on occasion-wear and custom made designs for bridesmaids; taking care of your every wedding day dress dream; whether your looking for your bridesmaids or simply something fabulous to wear as a guest. Elegant and gracefully stylish, Cocchiaro designs for the abundance of shapes, ages, tastes and styles of women everywhere.

FOLLOW @lesheroinesofficial // SHOP lesheroines.com

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WITCHERY

From simple everyday essentials to tasteful one-off finds, Witchery covers your every need in terms of taking you from a casual look on your day off to the bright lights of a Saturday night out. With a focus on muted tones and a satisfactory balance between separates and one-piece buys, shopping on Witchery is exactly the place to add a little something different to your style story.

FOLLOW @witcheryfashion // SHOP witchery.com

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GU-DE

Gu-De, one of the hottest new kids on the block, is a luxury leather handbags brand that had just been picked up by Net-a-Porter. Timeless beauty and unique design dusted with delightful ladylike details are the foundations to this 70’s inspired handbag collection, brought to life by Seoul-based founder and designer, Ji Hye Koo.

FOLLOW @gu_de_official // SHOP gu-de-official.com

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A.EMERY

For those who shop summer in winter (cause let’s face it, whoever let the weather deter from a good shoe investment), A.Emery is an Australian shoe brand that is set to light your heart on fire. It’s minimalist modernism meets Ancient Greek and their core collections are something your wardrobe will forever thank you for.

FOLLOW @a.emery_ // SHOP aemery.com

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At Home Loungewear, What To Wear

Over the past number of years we’ve seen loungewear completely come into its own. Stepping out of the house in your Olivia von Halle pyjama’s (accompanied by killer heels of course) seems altogether normal right? Not to mention, dressing up a comfy Zoe Jordan tracksuit for a Thursday night dinner date with your girls. Loungewear as daywear; well, it’s a thing that can’t be denied.

However what about the all original concept of loungewear. The kind you actually lounge around in at home. With the sizzle of summer well behind us, it’s no longer so hard to fathom the act of lounging again, now that the beauty of Fall days are creeping in. It’s all about getting cosy and igniting that hygge life again. Whether you work from home, simply don’t like wearing (quote unquote) real clothes or are planning a gorgeous snuggly night in - insert Netflix and chill - HSF has you covered for every lounge-worthy situation..

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River Island

Blue floral satin jacquard maxi kimono

€45

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Skin

Dakota Pima cotton-jersey jumpsuit

£135

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Love Stories

Cirque de la Nuit

June Bralette, €100 | Vicky Briefs, €50

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Emma Harris

Tamara Blue Mist Luxury Gown

€359

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River Island

Pink rib frill hem flared mix & match

Top, €40 | Trousers, €35

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Olivia von Halle

Lila Roba PJ Set

£395

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Jigsaw

Mila Stripe Jersey Pyjamas

£60

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Skin

Ribbed stretch-Pima cotton and modal-blend travel set

£295

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Oysho

Velvet fringe dressing gown

€49.99

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