Camille Co is a fashion designer, blogger and this week’s style of the week! She is originally from Manilla and has is fast becoming one to watch on the fashion scene. She is recognised for her style and he designs winning awards including Preview Magazine’s 10 Designers to Watch For list in 2010, one of [...]

You love her or hate her. I just happen to love Kim Kardashian and for that reason she is my style crush for this week. Yes, she often plays it safe in her figure hugging Herve Leger but hey as I have said before- if you have theose killer curves, why not show them off! [...]

Awards season is upon us and last night saw the celebs hit the red carpet for the Billboard Awards 2012. Here are some of my favourite looks from the night. Carrie Underwood arrived on the red carpet in one of my favourite designers. This signature dress from Oscar de la Renta is a real statement [...]

It is that time of year again and the celebs are out in their finery for Cannes 2012. I was a little disappointed in the choice of dresses this year but there are certainly a few people who stood out to me. Here is my list of favourite dresses from Cannes. Eva Longoria for me [...]

Sofia Vergara wore it to the Spirit of Achievement Luncheon. Jennifer Love Hewitt wore it for her appearance on The Wendy Williams Show. There is no doub that this Victoria Beckham dress looks amazing on both ladies. However, the question remains-just who wore it better? I think Sofia always looks amazing even if her figure hugging dresses are quite [...]

Yves Saint Lauren famously said “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” I get style inspiration from so many different places and people so I love to share my favourite bloggers so you can have a look at their style too! This week it is the stunning Alexandra Per. I love her style- it is very simple [...]

One of the biggest name is set to launch a new affordable collection! Karl Lagerfeld is launching a new, affordable womenswear label, entitled Karl, which is expected to go on sale this January exclusively on NET-A-PORTER.COM Prices for the rock ‘n’ roll-inspired collection start at €60. As the countdown continues for the highly anticiapted collection, NET-A-PORTER, will [...]

As couture week kicks off, I can’t help but be caught between two very different thoughts about Christian Dior’s collection. At first glance, I like the 1950s feel of the collection and as Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman said after the show, “The models could have stepped straight from Mad Men.” The collection was beautiful. It [...]

Looking back to the Spring/Summer 2012 fashion weeks, The Stylish World of Lou is here to remind you of the trends that debuted on the runway to ensure you are on trend as Spring edges closer to us. Trend 1: Pastels Pastels were prominent on the catwalks of New York Fashion Week and designers from [...]

Never one to do things by half, Lagerfeld created Air Chanel today to host the fashion house’s couture show- complete with Air Chanel stewardesses, illuminated numbered seats and transparent roof to reveal faux clouds above. The “flight” took off in “daytime” showcasing the day looks presented by Chanel which included simple shapes, stiff puffed sleeves [...]

The White Door, in Dublin is the Exclusive stockists of miracle jeans brand, Hello! SkinnyJeans. So these jeans are not just your regular skinny jeans- these jeans are tailored to give a slimming effect. Hello! SkinnyJeans are made from classic denim, enhanced with a nylon/elastane content giving strength & creating ‘memory’- sculpting everything in. The thighs [...]

Chanel has introduced its new make-up collection for Spring 2012. The shades dominating the collection are peach, coral and pink- the perfect shades for Spring. The cosmetic line created by Chanel Make-Up’s creative director, Peter Philips, is aptly named Spring Harmony which includes nail polish, blusher, eye-shadow and their new hydrating conditioning lip balm, Rouge [...]

Jean Paul Gaultier paid tribute to the memory of the late Amy Winehouse, with this couture collection for Spring 2012 inspired by the singer. The models wore her signature beehive and flicked up eye-liner. The collection consisted of long sequinned jackets that were teamed with tiny girdle shorts and corsets, finishing the show with the [...]

With her trademark hair style, the Queen of Blazers, she has a style of her own- blazer and shorts. As a member of one of Britain’s favourite girl band, The Saturdays, Frankie Sandford is constantly papped. The naturally stunning girl always looks well whether she is heading to promote a single with her band, on [...]

Halle Berry has designed a new footwear range, called 5th Avenue, for the shoe retailer Deichmann Shoes. The line which Halle has helped to design contains 40 different styles, including high-heeled strappy sandals, vintage slingback wedges and peep toe wedges. The range will become available in the UK in March with prices starting from £29.99. [...]

In an interview with Elle Magazine, Nicki Minaj  has revealed her make-up & beauty secrets. So being quite obsessed with Nicki Minaj, I decided to share her tips and secrets with all readers of The Stylish World of Lou! Beauty Secret #1: Always take your make-up off after a gig, or in our case a [...]

The must-have products for February focus on new products from a range of different brands and The Stylish World of Lou has the complete list!     With a sparkling blend of bergamot, pear, and freesia, Versace’s latest fragrance, Yellow Diamond Eau de Toilette, is the perfume of spring!     Keeping your lips in [...]

As I was flicking through Elle magazine, I came across this girl featured in their Global Street Style section and I just fell in love with this outfit; style inspiration. A hint of fur adds instant luxe to any winter look. Eloisa is wearing a coat from Zara with a faux fur lining, dark Genetic [...]

The style battle of the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel has begun and with Carmen Electra joining the judges, Alesha Dixon was determined not to be out down in the fashion stakes! Attending the London leg of the Britain’s Got Talent auditions, Alesha wore a peplum-waisted skimpy white dress from Sass and Bide with pink, black [...]

This to me is like my Alexander McQueen skull scarf obsession: the more I see it, the more I like and the more I want it. This week on my wish list is Sass & Bides Higher Ground dress. I just can’t decide whether or not I prefer it in black or white! It is [...]

This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to some new key pieces in vibrant red. Coast have a range of key pieces from their Spring/Summer 2012 collection which are perfect for this Valentines. The Alva Dress €195 is a subtly sexy and utterly stylish satin shift dress crafted from Coast’s signature Duchess Satin.  Beautiful ruche [...]

Vogue has just announced the top 10 lipsticks to wear this Spring. The lipsticks are from a range of brands and are all the latest colours to keep you on trend this spring. I just love them, though  I am finding it difficult to chose my favourite one! 1. This lip colour, Uber Beige, from Bobbi [...]

So The Stylish World of Lou, has decided to review New York Fashion Week in 2 parts. I have picked my favourite shows so far and will go through the trends for A/W 2012 that have debuted on the catwalks of NYC this season. RAG & BONE Layers of pattern and colour with optimal effects, [...]

Chunky, gold, boyfriend watches are trending this Spring season and I came across this one and just fell in love with it. This watch by Michael Kors comes in Gold, Rose Gold, Cream or White. It has an adjustable segmented strap and fine logo and is also water resistant with chronograph movement.   This one [...]

This week’s Style of the Week feature is dedicated to one of my favourite fashion bloggers- Victoria Tornegren. She comes from Sweden and although her blog is primarily in Swedish (thank God for Google Translate!) it is one of my favourite blogs out there. Her style is impeccable and she can make even the most [...]

When coloured jeans first came onto the scene, I was obsessed with them. They are great if you are a jeans person and feel comfortable in them but are feeling a little adventurous and want to break away from the regular blue or black.   This green pair that Cheryl Cole was spotted wearing a [...]

Follow my blog with Bloglovin As mentioned in my earlier fashion week report, New York Fashion Week is generally structured so that the big names debut their collections towards the end of the week. Vera Wang I just love the neutral colours that were first presented here by Vera Wang. The oversized parkas were softened [...]

Spots. Pimples. Blemishes. Whatever you call them, we all get them and we all hate them! Here is the best product to get rid of spots! So for this week’s beauty tip, I am introducing my secret weapon- Witchhazel Stick from Witch skincare. This little miracle worker, is filled with natural antibacterial minerals which fight [...]

This week, yet another fashion must have from McQueen, has been added to my wish-list: The Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutch If you are a regular reader of The Stylish World of Lou, you may have read the wish list post a few weeks ago, where the Alexander McQueen skull scarf was featured on the [...]

So by now you probably know just how popular coloured jeans are. Well of course I bought some red jeans from one of my favourite high street shops Stradivarious for only €40! I just thought I would show you what I like to wear them with! For a night out recently, I teamed them with [...]

Have you tried different ways of home teeth whitening? I have tried everything from teeth whitening strip, toothpaste, gel, mouthwash and even lazer whitening. All of them do whiten teeth but nothing worked as well as this teeth whitening pen from Polar White Pro. The pen which costs €25 and is available to buy here, [...]

Another who wore it best feature- this time between teen star Selena Gomez and newcomer Beth Behrs, star of the latest TV series, 2 broke girls. Gomez wore this white number to the People’s Choice awards last year and this year Beth was spotted wearing it. I think for a celebrity the only thing worse [...]

Another Swedish blogger is featured as my Style of the Week. This time it is Foki. Having originally been brought up in Thailand, she moved to Sweden when she was 18 and now has one of the most popular blogs in Sweden. Her style is cute and quirky and I think she ddefinetly deserves to [...]

This week I spotted this picture of Una Healy from the girlband, The Saturdays, taken a little while ago and I really liked her outfit, especially as Summer is not to far away, and shorts season is just around the corner! Denim is really in this season so don’t be afraid to mix and match [...]

Obsessed with fashion and beauty, I have decided to begin a make-up artistry course and I have chosen none other than the amazing LA Make-Up Academy. I will begin studying their Module 2 course TOMORROW! I am very excited. I am doing the course part time and it lasts 10 weeks after which I will [...]

I have been down today to LA Make-Up Academy and have bought a few essentials from their make-up collection. I purchased some new gel liner. I love gel liner, it takes a bit of practice but once you can perfect the look, it lasts all day. I also picked up some lashes. I bought strip [...]

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara is by far my favourite mascara. It is used by make-up artists all over the world and the best part is it costs under €10! I just bought it today! This mascara had been voted by consumers as America’s favourite mascara.I find the mascara doesn’t clump at all which is very [...]

As the face of Rimmel London, Georgia Jagger has trademarked her red lipped look. I think she is stunning and I just love her make-up. With Mick Jagger and Geri Hall for parents, she can thank her genetics for her stunning features. I am a fan of red lipstick but sometime I feel it is [...]

Morgen Joanel is a musician and fashion designer from Australia that I came across recently. I really like her style and thought she woudl be the perfect addition to my Style of the Week feature! Her looks are quite edgy and she takes inspiration from rock. To check out more of her style, click here: [...]

A very stylish friend of mine purchased a Stella McCartney handbag and I thought it was gorgeous. Ever since I spotted this handbag, I seem to see it everywhere. It is a huge hit with celebrities and people from Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Lopez to even Stella herself have been spotted carrying it. The chain [...]

I adore perfume and these are my all time favourites that I never seem to tire of! Number 1.Coco Chanel Mademoiselle For me Chanel defines perfume and my favourite is of course, my other signature scent, Coco Chanel Mademoiselle. The fragrance retains all the elegance & sophistication of Chanel no. 5 yet is young and [...]

Contouring is something that I would never have done before but now it is an essential part of my make-up routine! Once your foundation is done, you are ready to contour. Contouring allows you to highlight your best areas! Here are a few of my tips for contouring; What you will need: It is all [...]

I love these trousers from Vila that I came across while doing some online shopping! I just love them but I can’t decide whether I prefer them in black or white! What do you think? Leave a comment or tell me on thestylishworldoflou@gmail.com For the style & fashion obsessed.. Image source:

I ordered this dress the other day from Asos and it arrived today! I have been looking for a long or 3/4 length sleeved body-con dress for a while now and I was delighted when I came across this one! Asos is such great value- this dress was €30 and with new delivery costs, express [...]

Like most women, I have a serious shoe addiction! So just in time for spring, I have picked my favourite shoes from the high street at the moment! Let’s ditch those heavy balck tights and and some fun with colour! Brightly coloured shoes really make your outfit pop and add the perfect accent to a [...]

I spotted Jennifer Hudson wearing Asteroid Louboutins in Nude and I really really want them! Then I cam across a pair in River Island that are not exactly Louboutins but they seem to take inspiration from them and have that edgy, rock look that I love! Click here to buy For the style & fashion [...]

We have seen a few skater skirts before but it looks like this trend is here to stay for Spring 2012! The skater skirt is flattering for most figures as it flicks out from the waist, highlighting the thinnest part of your waist and covering your hips! Here are are some of my favourite from [...]

As you are probably getting to know at this stage, I love reading blogs and my weekly Styel of the Week feature tends to be bloggers from around the world who I think has amazing style. Well, this week is no different. This week’s most stylish has to go to Morven, a blogger from Scotland [...]

If you want to be on trend for Spring/Summer this year with your hair, then check out these looks, straight from the catwalk! Voluminous Blow-dry The big hair look is here to stay for Spring! Full, bouncy, voluminous hair will add a touch of glamour to your look this season! Versace showed this look on [...]

Denim shorts seem to trend every summer and this year is no different! They are back this year! Celebrities from Miley Cyrus to Ashley Tisdale have been spotted in 2012 donning this summer trend. The highstreet is awash with denim shorts so get your pair today! The best part of this trend, is that you [...]

My style of the week feature is dedicated to share my style inspirations with all my readers. Sorting through all my style & fashion inspirations, I found this blogger from Barcelona in Spain. This particular look is my favouite look of hers. It is something I can imagine Blake LIvely would wear on the set [...]

Chanel sunglasses are on my wishlist this week. It may not quite be summer yet but it never hurt to be prepared! These are my favourite pair. I love really big sunglasses. I even have my own saying; if you don’t look like a fly, then your shades are not big enough! For the style [...]

This week our style crush is none other that the gorgeous Mrs. Beckham. It is true to say that Victoria has made a number of style mistakes and didn’t come into her own style until a few years ago. Many people doubted her fashionista abilities but now Victoria has firmly cemented herself as the Queen [...]

Vogue has recently announced their favourite products from Fashion Week and well if they are good enough for Vogue, then I thought I better take a look at them! Kérastase Mousse Volumactive This miracle product makes your hair full of volume and big hair is completely oon trend again this season and is set to [...]

Is it too early to discuss festival fashion? Well the sun is shining and as Oxegen is cancelled this year, there is a brand new festival for all you music mad students! A new music festival, We:Session will be taking place in Landscape House, Clonlara, Co. Clare this Summer. The festival is in its first [...]

I was in Zara over the weekend and I am so impressed with their collection right now! The collection for Spring/Summer 2012 consists of florals, pastel colours as well as digital prints and the more tribal inspired apparel. Here are my some of my favourite pieces from Zara this season! To find any of these [...]

Usually I reserve my Style of the Week feature for my favourite fellow bloggers, however this week I am making an exception! I can’t get this outfit out of my head. I am obsessed with Cheryl Cole’s wardrobe in her latest video. She was spotted filming in LA this week and I think she has [...]

Yes, I know this All Saints sequin dress has been around for a while but I just love it! I am not the only one either withe celebs opting to wear it on the red carpet also! The dress itself will set you back a few hundred so rather than spending lots of money on [...]

I went shopping this week and picked up a new pair of Aviators! I don’t like to spend alot of money on sunglasses as I always end up breaking them at some stage! So I prefer to get some cheap pairs rather than spending lots of money on a designer pair! I got these pair- [...]

I really like Forever 21 for picking up nice little bits that you can mix and match! I am a huge fan of the colour cream and when I saw this sheer top in Forever 21, I fell in love. I will wear this with a black bandeau top underneath and some black trousers for [...]

One of my favourite features to blog, Style of the Week, is all about exposing my style inspirations to all my readers! This week I chose a girl from Orange County in California called Olivia Lopez. She is owner of shopthecaravan.com which is a vintage clothes shop and also has a site that you should [...]

When I saw this shoot that featured Mamma Mia and Mean Girls star, Amanda Seyfried, I had to share it with you. The shoot is just stunning. I think this shoot is amazing from the styling, the clothes to the photograpy itself. What do you think? Let me know by commenting or checking out our [...]

This month Vogue has picked their favourite ball gowns of all time and so The Stylish World of Lou decided to do the same! Here are a few of my favourite! Emma Watson wearing Oscar De La Renta at the London premiere of the final Harry Potter movie. I love this dress an the trademark [...]

II usually find Vero Moda very hit and miss- however for Spring it is very much a hit! I am loving these Spring Essentials from Vero Moda and they have this Spring’s hottest colour down to tee! So whether you are confident enough to wear green jeans or would just rather wear a green tank- [...]

Another item that I have to add to my wishlist has to be this ruched silk satin skirt from Lanvin. I love the asymmetrical cut and the ruched, draping detailing is gorgeous. Retailing at €332, now 45% off from the Outnet (original price €605) click here if you want to see more! For the style & [...]

Selena Gomez is turning into quite the style star. When she wore this dress presenting the MTV awards, she looked amazing- so simple and elegant yet fresh and stylish. The dress is glamorous yet young and fresh with the asymmetrical shape and cut! I think this dress is perfect for Summer and if you want to pick up a [...]

Ever wonder how all of the world’s top models keep their skin looking amazing? well in this post, some of the planet’s most beautiful women reveal their best kept skincare secrets! Bruna Tenório Because she wears so much make-up for modelling, she likes to keep her skin as clean as possible and so she uses  Shiseido [...]

As Emma Watson celebrates her birthday, here are a few of my favourite style moments as we watch the child actress turn into one of the world’s most stylish women! For the style & fashion obsessed.. Image source: Vogue & Harpers Bazaar

Not to be confused with the luxury collection that is in the pipeline, this red carpet collection is in stores now from the fashion chain. The dresses are elegant, chic and best of all affordable! Here is a sneak peak and for more information check out the H&M website For the style & fashion obsessed.. [...]

This fashion blogger from LA gets my vote for Style of the Week this week. She is obsessed with style and starting a fashion blog was one of her lifelong dreams. Her blog mostly follows her daily looks and outfits. To check out more of her looks, click her for her blog! For the style [...]

I looked this morning and to my surprise it was really sunny! Very unusual weather for Ireland. So I decided to wear my new tank from H&M that I got the other week. I am going to team it with a bandeau top underneath, some flats  with my black skinny jeans, turned up at the [...]

It seems sky scraper heels are out this Summer ladies and for 2012, it’s all about the midi shoe! Kate Moss has long been a midi patron and it seems now, the highstreet has taken this trend by storm! So this Summer, we can relax with the thought that we don’t have to wear 6 [...]

Accessorize is a great shop for picking up handbags and as it’s nearly summer, I went to check out what their Summer 2012 collection had to offer. I was really impressed yet somehow I managed to narrow it down to just four- so here are my favourites! Click here to go straight to the Accessorize [...]

Rimmel have some amazing products and today I am discussing Match Perfection Foundation. Usually I always stick to the same foundation every time but since I have started my make-up artistry course, I have found myself being more experimental with different brands and products. I love this foundation- it has medium coverage but has a [...]

I have a number of different make-up bags brimming with products but I have one that is for everyday use- that is, these are the products that I just cannot live without! What products do you always have to carry with you? LA Make-Up Academy Gel Liner; Essence translucent powder; Rimmel Match Perfection foundation; Gosh [...]

I think it is about time that this girl was my featured Style of the Week. Anouska Proetta Brandon is an Irish model, photographer and one of Ireland’s most successful fashion bloggers. With her incredible style & eye for all things fashion, Anouska is an inspiration and I check out her blog daily.   She was [...]

It seems that this Summer, beach hair is very much back in! With celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Blake Lively and Sienna Miller all fans of this look, it is definitely a must have hair look for Summer 2012 and it couldn’t be easier to do- all you need is a texturising sea salt spray. [...]

This girl’s catchy song has been played by me non-stop since I heard it last week but I am even more intruiged by her reinvention and her previous style. This week I loving Marina and the Diamonds and for this reason she is my style crush. With her unusual look- blonde hair, dark roots, false [...]

These Christian Louboutin shoes are stunning! I want them- the colour is perfect for summer and for that reason they are top of my wish-list! At a cost of €2,495 I think they will have to stay on my wish list for now. You can check out the Christian Louboutin website here. For the style [...]

So as most of you will probably know, a few months ago I began a make-up artistry course with LA Make-Up Academy. Just last week, I have graduated and am now a qualified make-up artist! The course I did was their Module 2 course which trains you to be a bridal and high fashion make-up [...]

There has been a lot of different opinions regarding the dress and fashion unveiled at this year’s Met Ball so I thought I better do a post to express what The Stylish World of Lou thinks- the good and the not so good! And of course the “What was she thinking?” What did you think [...]

Forever 21 has launched their festival essentials for Summer 2012. I think Forever 21 is the perfect place to pick up great pieces for your every festival need because the clothes are great, really stylish and best of all affordable! They have great essentials from sunglasses to denim shorts (a festival must have) to trilbies [...]

Denim seems to be everywhere this summer with designers using it in their S/S 12! So I had a look through my favourite high street stores and picked out my favourite pieces! My denim shirt is one of my favourite items in my wardrobe right now but with so many stores taking on the trend [...]

He was dubbed “The Chanel of Hair” and in this post, The Stylish World of Lou pays homage to the original celebrity hairdresser. His “wash-and-wear” cuts revolutionized women’s hair care and fashion in the 1960s. To him hairstyles were about geometry, most famously his “five-point cut”. In a time where women were imprisoned by bedtime rollers and [...]