Paula Burns

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Paula Burns

Let’s face it, there’s nothing groundbreaking about stripes for spring. However, this season, fashion is taking the stripes trend to the top of the sartorial line. Forget the rules; anything with a stripe is good to go. Keep it streamlined with a matching co-ord or dare to go outside the lines with a mix-match of coloured stripes. Inject a touch of sunshine to your spring style with this yellow striped co-ord, as seen at Never Fully Dressed.

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Paula Burns

Our love for the casual functionality of athleisure wear doesn’t seem to be waning. As a result, it has been promoted to the sartorial division of sports luxe. This fresh approach to off-duty dressing is a winning mix of the high-low. Team a cashmere jumper with metallic joggers or throw a varsity jacket over a flowing maxi dress for a win in sophisticated comfort. Taking sports luxe to the extreme Naomi Campbell wears a sports jacket over a sequined gown, as seen at Ralph Lauren.

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Paula Burns

Whether you’re heading out for Galentine’s soirée or dinner with your lover, make it a date of the sartorial kind. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reignite your passion for dopamine-dressing. Let opposites attract with a vibrant cocktail of scarlet heels and a romantic pink dress for a vision of love that will last forever. Fall dangerously in love with a seductive mix of florals and leopard print, as seen at Never Fully Dressed.

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Paula Burns

Taking a warmer approach to neutrals, Pantone has declared mocha mousse its colour of the season. A softer alternative to black, this delectably smooth, bittersweet hue will instantly elevate your transitional wardrobe. Look to a cocoa bean-infused polo shirt matched with a ‘90s favourite suede skirt for a delicious blend of sartorial richness. Add rich sophistication to your spring style with a head-to-toe mocha hit, as seen at Michael Kors.

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Paula Burns

Create the perfect sartorial work-life balance with pieces you can take from the office to the everyday. Reimagine the theme of power dressing by setting the focus on bigger is better. Lean into an oversized silhouette with a slouchy coat and wide-leg trousers for a smart take on a casual look. Main Image:  Take the oversized look from home to the office, as seen at Arket.