Amongst fashionista's in Northern Ireland, the name Kevan Jon has quickly become the go to label for anyone wanting that wow look. From FASHIONWEEK Director Cathy Martin to models Rebecca Maguire and Tiffany Brien, many of NI’s most stylish and well known women have been spotted wearing his designs. He instinctively knows how create silhouettes which are effortlessly chic and glamorous, that show off a woman's curves in the best possible way, and his new collection is better than ever!

Kevan Jon "Mae" Drape Dress.

Kevan Jon "Erte" Maxi Dress.

Kevan Jon "Kyoto" Ball Dress.

 On his return he will showcase his Christmas collection and treat guests to an exclusive sneak preview of his Spring/Summer 2017 pieces. The exclusive showcase will take place over cocktails and a three course meal at Coco restaurant and is hosted by Blush Boutique’s Aileen Wilson, who is donating all proceeds from the day to Autism NI, a charity close to her heart – and to her family.

As well as the intimate fashion show, there will be an opportunity to hear from the man himself on his inspirations, fashion icons and all things glam, as well as pre-order from his stunning new collection. His designs have featured regularly on the catwalk at Belfast FASHIONWEEK, and have been snapped at several red carpet events.

Kevan Jon "Kyoto" Knee Dress.

Kevan Jon "Evelyn" Plunge Dress.

South African born, but of Irish decent, Kevan is one of the UK’s most exciting designers and a Blush favourite. He is hailed as the designer for real women and, as his designs are highly coveted his return to Belfast will see fashionistas flock to the event. Already demand for places is high, with the luncheon being a key event in the fashion dairy this Autumn, with early booking advised.


Asked about the upcoming event Kevan said: “I am very excited to return to the fashionable city of Belfast. I had such a wonderful time on my last visit, everyone made me feel so welcome, and it was fabulous to see so much interest in my designs.”

Aileen Wilson, Fashion Director at Blush, said: “Kevan’s designs are such a favourite with our customers and he has quite the following now. But on a personal level he is also such a gentleman and inspirational designer who just ‘gets’ women, so we are thrilled to work alongside him and have him back”.

Tickets for this exclusive event are £37.50 and are available directly through Blush Boutique on 028 9066 1101, or via email at:  ask@blushboutique.co.uk
Proceeds from this event will be donated to Autism NI.


Massive thanks to Sarah-Jayne for press release and all relevant imagery.

Back in Autumn Winter 2013 Chanel launched the Alligator Boy Chanel flap handbag in black. With it's glossy exotic leather, striking clasp and chain handle, this bag was appearing on the arms of THE most stylish fashionista's, and quickly became one of the "must have" handbags of the season!

Alexa wears the Archive by Alexa Calverley dress £49.50

These days there are so many fashion collaborations between celebrities and brands, however last year one in particular stood out for me, the Archive By Alexa collection for Marks and Spencer! Alexa Chung is someone who not only has an incredible sense of style, but she has a vast level of experience in the fashion industry which has served her well in curating this latest collection with Marks & Spencer!

Following on from the success of Archive By Alexa for Marks & Spencer in April, November will see the arrival of the Winter collection; continuing the unique partnership between a modern icon of style Alexa Chung, and a long standing icon of the retail high street, Marks & Spencer.


The Winter collection, which will complete the Archive By Alexa series, is a modern interpretation of Archive pieces, fusing a rich heritage with contemporary style. Using the extensive Marks & Spencer Company Archive in Leeds*, Alexa and the M&S design team have continued their journey of rediscovery, through a distinctly Winter aesthetic.

The 27 piece womenswear collection has been carefully curated and handpicked by Alexa and the M&S design team. Bringing Archive pieces back to life for the new season, using Alexa’s unique approach to style!

Alexa Chung comments;                                                                                            

“For this second collection I wanted to focus on a more luxe evening wear vibe to lead us into the winter party season and was thrilled to once again discover an abundance of inspiration within the Marks & Spencer archive”.


All of the pieces in the Winter collection are named after streets in Leeds where Marks & Spencer was established in 1884.

The 27 piece collection will available from the 1st November 2016 in selected M&S stores and online at www.marksandspencer.com.

Customers can register their interest at www.marksandspencer.com/alexachung to receive further information and updates about the collaboration prior to the launch.


Massive thanks to Aimee for imagery and press release information.

PIZZA PARTY!!!  Scott Higginson, Managing Director of Four Star Pizza in Carrick, along with team members Teofil-Stefan Sorban (left), Emma Gaw and store manager Mark Givens (right) serve up a celebratory pizza to mark the popular restaurant’s first birthday!

CASTLE DO NICELY!!! (l-r) Teofil-Stefan Sorban, Emma Gaw and Mark Givens (manager) of Four Star Pizza in Carrick celebrate the restaurant’s first birthday with their very own Carrickfergus Castle pizza creation.

Military button cropped jacket (JF024); Corset knit skirt (KK109); Tropical cuff (ZJ003); Sliver dial watch with Swarovski stones (VK005) all Karen Millen. Moschino Cheap and chic graffiti silk scarf; Ted Baker 'Jeenie' striped crop top; Chanel CC enamel and diamanté earrings; Cartier Love bracelet; Diamond tennis bracelet; Furla saffiano leather tote in vitamina orange; Helen Moore faux fur pom pom bag charm, Strappy gold sandals New Look.

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This was my first big interview and I was so nervous! Cathy Martin had organised for me to interview the George at Asda team who had flown over from their head office especially for WCC FASHIONWEEK, I was so worried they would think I was asking silly questions, but I was so wrong! An interview that was supposed to be 15 minutes ended up becoming 45 minutes and we got on so well that the George team even asked me to join them on the FROW for their catwalk show that night! Since then i've remained firm friends with the George team and love catching up with them at FASHIONWEEK!

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It meant so much when the then Area Manager of Karen Millen Ireland, Traci Conroy (who I am privileged to now count as a friend!) got in contact to tell me how much she loved my blog, and my passion for Karen Millen's designs! As a long time customer of Karen Millen it was amazing to be invited to attend Press Day's for the brand, and I loved travelling down to Dublin twice a year for a sneak peek at next season's pieces!

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I have been attending FASHIONWEEK since it's inception twelve years ago, first as an audience member and subsequently as a blogger, and I never imagined I would end up styling and walking the FASHIONWEEK catwalk! I loved collaborating with The Heart Foundation as part of FASHIONWEEK'S Tenth Anniversary! Having the opportunity to style 10 looks for the catwalk , and strut my stuff on the catwalk with my all time fav FASHIONWEEK model, Yomiko really was a "bucket list" moment! I loved every minute of my experience!!

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There are so many international bloggers whom I love, from KAYTURE to Oracle Fox and one thing they all have in common is phenomenal photography! These days I have the privilege of collaborating with photographer Adrian Quinn for my OOTD shoots, I just love coming together with him to plan out shoots and create striking imagery for my blog! Watch out for lots of exciting OOTD shoots to come from us!



Since interviewing the George at Asda design team back in 2013 I've remained firm friends with the team, and when they approached me to take part in their "Style Showdown" in association with WCC FASHIONWEEK I was so excited! I loved creating each of my looks for the challenge, especially my "Boho Princess" which was such a style departure for me!



During my time as a blogger i've been privileged to attend lots of red carpet events, from the IN! Glamour Awards to the FASHIONWEEK Fashion and Retail Awards where I was shortlisted as Blogger/Social Media Influencer of the Year! One of my favourite events was the Unify Fashion Showcase at Parliament Buildings, Stormount which was sponsored by Aston Martin! I loved channelling my inner "Bond Girl" at such a lavish and opulent venue!

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As I mentioned previously I've been attending FASHIONWEEK as an audience member since it's inception, and it's been amazing to see things from the other side as a blogger! The FASHIONWEEK team have been amazing over the years, allowing me to come and go as I please, I think these days i've become part of the FASHIONWEEK furniture!


No matter who you are we all have difficulty in finding things that work for us, same can go for deciphering the latest trends or discovering how to pick up a designer bargain! One of the aspects of blogging I love is imparting my years of fashion experience and knowledge to you, my readers! Whether it's how to find styles that work for your body shape, or my top insider tips for picking up a designer bargain, I love sharing all my top tips with you all!

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Well there you have it! Just a few of my favourite blogging moments from the past four years! I hope you have enjoyed taking this fashion journey with me, and here's to many more!

The Real Elle Woods xx