One of my favourite Irish high street stores is A|Wear, and they always nail trends with their feminine prints, animal prints and soft touches. Attention to detail is very big at A|Wear and having a top or dress in a variety of colours and prints is always a plus. So with their new Fall/Winter 2013 collection, blacks and deep purples are complimented with reds and greens, or in their words: “[The collection is] anchored by a colour palette of jet black & indigo with highlights of sage green & berry red.” They even have mirrored floral prints and monochrome too. I love it all!
More of Monochrome
Lace Side Panel Dress is a gorgeous v-cut neckline dress in white with flirty black lace on the side panels with a complimentary black waistband that creates an hourglass body shape. This dress would be perfectly teamed with bold colours in the form of statement necklaces, high heels and matte lipstick.
Available at €55
Crosses Print Crop is a distant cousin of tartan, with gothic-brushed cross print on this black scoop neckline crop top. Studded denim shorts, fishnets and patent Dr. Martens boots will create the perfect outfit. Pop on a pair of très cool shades and you’re done.
Available at €10
Embroidered Yoke Top is an elegant, office chic and office appropriate top that will have you on a fashion high. The embroidered includes a leaf & flower motif as well as the sweetheart neckline that compliment the white top’s black sheer sleeves. Keep it monochrome with a simple black pencil skirt or cigarette pants, or go all out with vibrant-coloured jeans and matching black heels.
Available at €30
Faux Leather & Lace LBD is a mix of grunge and girly with a mix of faux leather and lace all in one. The LBD features all-over diamond cross pattern with a built-in waistband, and its pop of black-on-white lace panel and the pleather shoulder panels. Keep it grunge with a colourful leather jacket or girly with a cute blazer.
Available at €55
Animal Print Crazy
Long Leopard Fur Coat is exactly what it says on the label. Keeping with the oversize coats and fur trends, A|Wear bring this coat at a time when we need it most. With a large collar and a trio of large front buttons, this fur coat is your perfect staple for the season.
Available at €90
Leopard Ear Parka uses the fur print in a more subtle but cuter way. This black mixed material parka features leopard print fur on the inside of the hood but also on the little ears! That’s right, a warm, cosy parka with ears. Every student girl’s dream.
Available at €75
Animal Jacquard Trousers are an interesting take on animal & geometric print. These black cigarette pants features all-over print in a turquoise blue tint and cut off just above the ankle. You’ll be office ready with these in no time.
Available at €21, also available as Pleat Animal Skirt at €20
Leopard Print Bralet is a perfect little number to sex up an outfit. The black mesh and thick hem detailing compliment the leopard print. A high-waisted skirt would work well with this crop and colour-popping lipstick.
Available at €4
Feminine and Floral
Floral Peplum Dress is just gorgeous. A|Wear have appealed to girly girls with this floral graphic printed dress with its pink & purple palette on the black bodycon with slight peplum detailing. Just gorgeous!
Available at €25
Autumn Mirror Print is a simple top with mirrored floral print in autumn shades of dark pink, teal and beige. The cotton top will be easy to wear, from everyday skinny & bootcut jeans to office wear with pencil skirts in subtle shades.
Available at €25
Cowl Floral Spot Tee is the perfect addition to your wardrobe to brighten up the dark days ahead. With red & pink floral print at both the top and bottom of the tee, the trendy large spot pattern fills in the rest. But the cowl back fit and tie is what I just love about this. Blue jeans and sneakers are great finishing pieces.
Available at €25
Floral Print Blazer is a dark yet neon printed blazer to contrast any all black everything outfit. This blue-turquoise-and-purple tuxedo cut blazer will have you standing out from the crowd at any event and every occasion.
Available at €15
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