Yay! It looks the Orla Kiely coloring book will be available in the US as well. It's now showing up on Amazon for pre-order for $10.50 and will be released May 5, 2016.
$10.50
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Haul + Review: Orla Kiely for Clarks Angelina Shoes
On sale $120 (originally $240)
I'm so excited that I finally got a pair of Orla Kiely shoes from the Fall/Winter 2015 collection, which will be her last collaboration with Clarks. And it looks like I got them just in time because they're no longer available on the Clarks USA site (but are still available on Orla Kiely's site in select sizes). I ended up purchasing my usual size US 7 (UK 4 1/2, EU 37 1/2), which I think is the perfect fit for me width-wise. I still find that the Orla Kiely Clarks shoes run a bit long (I probably have about a 1/2" of extra space in the toe area), but it's not that big a deal and overall they fit really well. I was going to purchase a 6 1/2 also so I could compare the sizes, but it sold out before I got a chance to. I'm really happy with the size 7's though, and feel that they would've been the better fit anyway.
Here's a top view of the shoes. Like I mentioned, they are just a tad bit too long, but that doesn't take away from the look or comfort level of these shoes. They don't show any toe cleavage (which I hate) so I'm really happy about that.
The back, heels, and front flower are made with patent leather, while the rest of the shoe is matte.
The buckles have gold hardware.
The shoes have a very nice croc texture along the sides, which smooth out a bit towards the front.
They have a nice low heel, which makes these great for work.
The flowers have a large buttoned center, which feels quite sturdy and well-made - I don't feel that they will fall off.
And of course, the bottoms have the classic Stem print.
This is my 8th pair of Orla Kiely shoes, but this particular pair is probably the most comfortable right out of the box. I initially thought they'd be too stiff and I'd really have to break them in, but they are actually quite comfortable. And I love the classic look of this Mary Jane style, yet they are unique with Orla Kiely's signature touches.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Orla Kiely Coloring Books Coming Soon
Available for preorder
£10
Oh dear, this is going to be beyond cute! The first Orla Kiely coloring book will be released May 5, 2016 and I'm so excited! Yes, I will probably get one for my son (and then one for myself to keep in mint condition). This is available for preorder on Amazon's UK site, but no word yet on when they will be available in the US. Hopefully it'll be around the same time because I'm so looking forward to getting my hands on one of these! Do you think Orla Kiely will be releasing any other children-related items? That would be so exciting!
Orla Kiely Spotted: Keira Knightley in Checker Board Satin Prom Dress on Jimmy Kimmel
Keira Knightly spotted wearing the Orla Kiely Checker Board Satin Prom Dress on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 12, 2015.
Fall/Winter 2015 Collection
Retail $481
Keira Knightley getting baby advice from Jimmy Kimmel. Watch the clip below.
My Favorite Orla Kiely Watches
Here are my favorites from the Orla Kiely Time collection...sorta. I had such a hard time narrowing down my choices and I'm still not even 100% sure these are my absolute favorites. BUT I do love each of them for different reasons (I mean, if I could have one of each from the entire collection, THAT would be ideal...but totally unrealistic).
£135
If I had to choose right now which watch is my number one favorite from the entire collection, it would probably have to be this one. After browsing the watches for several weeks, I've always come back to this particular style because it is simple and classic, yet has all the Orla Kiely touches that I love - a Stem printed face and Abacus flowers on the second hand and sub-dials.
£115
I love this watch because it's like Orla Kiely overload...in a good way. There's a Sixties Stem print wrapped around the band, a Stem print on the face, and a single Abacus flower on the bottom. It was difficult for me to choose a favorite colorway, but I figured brown would be a nice classic choice.
$125
If you've been following this blog for a awhile, you'll know that the quatrefoil is one of my favorite designs. I love the sweet girly pink shade of this watch, and I can picture pairing this with delicate blouses to add a more feminine touch.
£85
I love the Abacus print, and this light blue and green colorway just seemed like such a fun combination and definitely different from any watch I own.
$235
This watch just screams quintessential Orla Kiely to me. I mean, there is no other design more recognizable than the Stem print, and the way it wraps around the bracelet makes this a classic Orla Kiely piece.
Orla Kiely Car Print Reusable Bag
$14.99
This Orla Kiely collapsible tote has been available in stores for months (almost a year in fact), but for some reason it's just now making its debut online. I know these bags went on clearance in stores (for up to 70% off) and I'm guessing the ones that didn't sell were sent back to the warehouse to be sold online.
I purchased this bag a few weeks back when it was marked down to $4.98. I honestly haven't used it too much because I do have another Orla Kiely reusable bag (from the 2009 collection) so I don't seem to reach for this one since I'm so used to using the other one.
It unfolds to quite a good size, and it's nice that it zips up when not in use.
Orla Outfit of the Day: Penguin Season
OOOTD:
Orla Kiely for Uniqlo button down shirt
Tory Burch ballet flats
Gap leather belt
This is definitely my favorite time of the year because the weather finally cools down a bit here AND I get to use all my penguin stuff :)
I recently got this tote from Anthropologie and I absolutely love how roomy it is. I can easily fit all my essentials as well as my son's.
Each side features a different print, and I love how one side has a giant penguin and the other has a really tiny cute one :)
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