White Morning in Dublin

Finally the harsh wind from the Atlantics has brought snow to Dublin! Though it didn't last very long but it sure was magical. The city turned heavenly white with little snow flake showers, slippery shiny pavements, snow sprinkled trees, snow-bed grasses...it was truly a magical experience for Dubliners (at least for those who were up early as the snowfall didn't last very long). Since Ireland is not know for a snowy weather, a snowfall is quite a big deal around here even though it was a mild one and lasted only for a short while. It's like the weather hitting above 20 degree in summers for a little while and then everybody has their swimming suits out and goes straight to the beach. So let's just say a day like this, be it the sun shining at 20 degrees or the snow falling as light as shredded cotton pieces is a blessed day for Dubliners :)

Tasting Guinness

The very minute my flight landed in Dublin, all I could think of was the ever famous and Ireland’s pride ‘Guinness’! Despite the jetlag and the freeze-to-death weather of Ireland in January, I wanted to go to a pub and gulp down a big pint of Guinness. But before I could endeavour into that, I had to find a place to stay. Being a spur-of-the-moment kind of person, I didn’t plan anything ahead about my stay. I had thought I’d find a cheap motel (just like I saw in the movies) and crash for the night. How foolish of me as I found out there were no motels in Dublin and on top of that the taxi driver took me to Bewley’s hotel upon a recommendation by some old lady who suggested that Bewley’s hotel would suit me just fine. How could she do that!!!! The hotel cost me 80 euros a night. Whether my demeanour portrayed me to be a very wealthy person or she was trying to make Ireland’s economy stronger, either way I felt duped. Anyways, I decided I’d stay there only for a night and find a cheaper accommodation for the following days. So I went out that night to find a local pub to eat and have the much anticipated ‘Guinness’. I had my first Guinness and was totally in love with it. I had declared it was the best beer in the world. The roasted flavour and the crispiness blew my mind away that I ordered another pint. I was still in love with it even after the third pint but when I was down with the fourth I started to get the feeling of coffee overdose. I thought maybe I was buzzed that’s why I was feeling like that but none of the other beers I have had gave me that kind of feeling. In fact, the more I drank beers the more I wanted to drink more but that is not the same with Guinness. I have surveyed few people about this and I got similar response.

So I'd say the buzz around Guinness is sort of overrated for me and for those people whom I have surveyed (Sorry Ireland).  It's not suitable for everyone's palette including mine. Agree with me on this?

2013's Maxis

Maxi dress may seem a little irrelevant this season as maxi dresses are reported to have been over-indulged and overrated. But here again, maxi dresses are still making a comeback and have hit the stacks and they are not at all the usual long dress with floral prints type. The collection this season is considerably updated with new models and styles. You might get to thinking what can possibly be so different about this typical long dress. Let me break it to you, the range they have for this spring summer are designed for special occasions and are inherently evening.  Think evening dresses in lesser detailing, casual styling and less dressy.  Here are a few to navigate in this season.

Drapery style: This maxi can get daring. There are low-cut drapery necklines to one-side drape style in sheer fabrics that can make you look like a fashion goddess. Pick chiffons with sheer fabric detailing as they will create an enviable silhouette and will make you stand out in elegance.

 

Flounces and pleated style: They were considered a big NO last season as flounces were a little too dramatic. But this year, the long silhouette garment is about to get a dramatic flair with flounces and pleats. They are perfect for an evening terrace party.

 

Tunic style: Totally comfortable with its lightweight fabric and free cut, tunic style maxis are having its own sweet time as they have been seen adorned by many fashionistas. They come in different interesting prints and patterns. 

 

Sheer fabrics with embroidery style: This one is cut out to make any female sexy, feminine and graceful. Wear it to grand parties and glamorous events and stand with pride and elegance.

Black dress style: The black long model type creates a slightly mysterious and rather elegant image. With different trendy clothing detail, the black maxi dress can get you to dress it up or dress it down.

 

Greek style: Now you can actually look like a Greek Goddess with this style of maxi. It’s totally classy, chic and very glamorous. With this Greek goddess style maxi, it is important to sport different spectrum of colours. For this season think turquoise, orange, emerald green, yellow, red, pure white, cream.

 

Embellished style: This one is going to make you look like a million dollars. It’s not just a dress, it is luxury. There are feathers, sequins, beads, embroidery etc embellished to give the dress a very rich and affluent look. If you have a ball coming up or a fancy event, be sure to adorn this.

 

Bell style: This style may give a slightly ball gown look but it’s totally wearable as it comes in very simple fabrics. It is suited to all body types as it demonstrates perfect waist, hides hips imperfections and looks really beautiful. 

Mermaid style: Dramatic, beautifully designed, a perfect outfit for a gala event. Even better, it will give a beneficial effect on your posture and make you stand out in grace and sophistication.