Clash of the Titans...

I've gone a little crazy for print clashing recently - I'm not brave enough to go for a whole outfit though, so at the moment it's just little touches like belts & accessories. I've attached some pictures of the most recent clashes, it's surprising what ends up going together when you try it all on! This summer it seems anything goes, long/short, bright/neutral, flats/sky scrapers... so there's plenty of opportunities to try something a bit different!

Hope everyone is enjoying the sporadic sunshine we've been having & that you're taking the opportunity to wear something fabulous in the beer garden when the sun comes out :)

Rachel xxx

Summer Conferences, an excuse for a Whole New Wardrobe?!

I recently attended a conference in the South of Italy, which is such a beautiful place & obviously has a warmer climate than dreary old Dublin! And I'm going to Japan soon, which is going to be significantly warmer than Ireland too. So this posed a bit of a wardrobe problem for me...all of my conference type clothes are wintery & dark, as I can get away with them all year round in Ireland. But for a warm climate, these heavy, lined trousers & long sleeve black/grey caridgans I have just won't cut it. So I decided to invest in some key pieces that will translate from conference to night out, and also to recycle some of the clothes I already have in my wardrobe, that I once would never have considered to be suitable to wear to work or work based events!

Zara have the most amazing work wear tops & skirts that can also be worn out at the weekend. Similarly, Topshop, ASOS and FCUK all have minimal pieces that aren't too revealing or eye catching, and so can double up as dressy/casual Sunday best, or office/meeting attire. Just change smart, skinny leg trousers for skinny jeans, or a blouse/shirt for a sheer loose vest, and you have a recycled work outfit that is suitable for many occasions! Rachel Bilson looks gorgeous in a white shirt & navy trousers that can be worn both at meetings, and also while shopping (right).

Now if only my feet didn't hurt so much, I'd so wear my 5 inch Aldo heels in the lab... ;)

Rachel xxx

Time To Say Goodbye...

Science is one of those areas in which you constantly learn, and also try to teach others about what you're doing & how to do it. This is one of the best parts of the job, as it keeps things fresh, it also keeps your mind active, plus it makes sure every day is different, and a challenge.

I've been so lucky to make some wonderful friends in the lab over the past few years - and recently I supervised a masters student, who turned out to be one of the sweetest girls I know! Not only is it great to meet someone in the lab that you can work with, but we also had so much in common when it came to fashion, hair & makeup, and of course the Kardashians!

Today is her last day & she brought me in this gorgeous surprise, I love it! I've never tried any Inglot makeup before, so I'm super excited to wear both the nail varnish & lipstick out tonight.

Thanks so much Zee! Xxx