A Trip to Dublin - M&S AW12 Launch!

I was delighted to be invited by the team at ASG Ireland to attend the M&S autumn winter launch party in Dublin this week. Following on from the new TV ad that launched at the weekend, this was an opportunity for press, stylists & bloggers to get a closer look at some of the key pieces. As well as Rebecca McConnell from ASG and journalist Mags Connolly, I travelled with my FABB blogging buddy & journalist Niamh Kelly, pictured below:

After downing a glass or two of pink bubbly, the show began and it soon became apparent that my state of the art (ha!) camera could not cope with the lighting and movement. Seeing plenty of official photographers about, I decided to leave the hard work up to them. But I made sure to get one half decent picture of the gorgeous ex-Miss Ireland, Olivia Tracey. Oh, to look this stunning in my 50's.. 

After the show, I was lucky enough to get chatting to Darren Kennedy, TV Presenter, Fashion Journalist and one of Ireland's most stylish men, who was also well impressed with the latest M&S collection. Ever the gentleman, he was happy to pose for a photo. 

If Darren's website Help My Style is not already in your favourites, you've got to check it out. It's jammed full of fashion & beauty advice - right up my street! 

But I digress...back to the M&S autumn winter range and I'd love to share with you all of the items I picked out on the night however, some of them are yet to arrive in-store and online. I'll do another post when they are available to purchase but for now, here are my choices from the stock that is currently available:

A very wearable day dress with flattering colour block panels
Autograph Slash Neck Dress - £59

Per Una Speziale (please don't let that put you off!) coat - £135
Trust me, this is stunning in real life - watch the video on the link

Again, bear with me on this one-it's truly lovely in real life!
Per Una Speziale Tweed Metallic Jacket £79

Limited Edition Geometric Dress - £39.50
Finally, this dress is super versatile - you could wear it in so many ways. On a night out, at work or over skinny jeans. As well as featuring in the show, one of the girls in the M&S Marketing team was wearing it & it looked stunning on her too.

I'll leave you with some of the PR shots from yesterday. Keep an eye on my Facebook page where I'll share the official catwalk photos when they come through.

Green Military Coat - £129 

Limited Edition Metallic Skinny Jeans - £35

All items also available on the Marks & Spencer Ireland website. 

Thank you to ASG Ireland, M&S Ireland & Wilson Hartnell PR