Willow & Clo - The Latest!

Hi everyone,

I hope that you're all keeping well and that your Christmas prep is running smoothly. As far as I'm concerned, you're one of two people: the kind who is incredibly organised and you have had all of your shopping done since May, or the kind of person who is running around like a headless chicken come Christmas Eve, rushing around trying to do all of your shopping within the space of two hours!

Either way, it really is the most exciting time of year and it's important to remember to enjoy yourself and not get too stressed out!

It has been a busy few weeks here at Willow & Clo. First bit of exciting news - I'm off to Peru come the new year for a stone buying trip! I'm so excited about visiting somewhere new, especially as Peru's history and culture is so deep in Aztec and Inca tradition - perfect for jewellery inspiration.


Willow & Clo has had some great coverage during the last few weeks. The new 'Ogham' collection was featured in the wonderful Her.ie's 'Fashion High Five.' Huge thanks to Michelle McMahon who wrote the piece. If you didn't see it, you can get it here .

Some pieces from the 'Ogham' collection, as featured on Her.ie

There was also a fantastic piece on Spanish blog The Petticoat, who recently collaborated with the amazing Irish online jewellery boutique, Coldlilies. The gorgeous Cristina Fernandez wore the Multi Layer Necklace from the Twig collection. She teamed it with a black velvet blazer with satin lapels from ZARA, and the finished look is sharp, sleek and androgynous, yet feminine and sexy. You can check out this amazing blog post for yourself here.

The Multi Layer Necklace from the Twig collection as seen on Cristina Fernandez, The Petticoat

Finally, Willow & Clo was thrilled to achieve over 1000 likes on Facebook this week. It is so wonderful to know that Willow & Clo has so many fans, and I am so grateful for all of the support and love. The Facebook page is updated regularly with style inspiration and stories, as well as the latest Willow & Clo news, so make sure to have a look!

Chat soon!

Clo xxx

The Christmas Party Outfit - Accessorise with Willow & Clo

It's that time of year again. Christmas. It comes by so quickly! While it can be the most stressful time of year for some, it's also without doubt the most fun. As it's a time when most people catch up with friends and family, there is a constant stream of parties and get-togethers and a never-ending buzz of social activity.

Herein lies the dilemma - what to wear? The key is to keep it simple, and choose a look that can be easily adapted and modified with some glam accessories. Black is perhaps the most elegant and sophisticated colour that can be worn all year, and is no more appropriate than during the Winter season.

I love this black shirt from ZARA, which looks fab when paired with some skintight, showstopping skinny black jeans such as these ones from TOPSHOP. Nothing beats a pair of pointed toe stiletto court shoes, and these ones from RIVER ISLAND are affordable and simple, but also very classic. A pointed toe court shoe has the added bonus of elongating the leg, thus ensuring that your pins look ultra svelte!

To top it all off, make a real statement with the Long Chain Earrings in yellow gold from Willow & Clo's Twig collection. The gold will look so striking against the black, and have maximum impact when accessorised with a plain black outfit.

It's That Time Of Year Again

Hi everyone! Apologies for the lack of posts recently. It's been a busy few weeks! And things are about to get busier ahead of Christmas!

I hope you're all excited - I know I am! I adore Christmas, and one of my favourite things about this time of year is, without any doubt, Christmas shopping! I love everything about it - the buzz around the shops, the lights and decorations, the Christmas songs blaring from every store within your proximity.....the list goes on!

With this in mind, I decided this year to share the Willow & Clo Christmas atmosphere with customers and give them a unique and personal shopping experience. So, I am delighted to announce that as of 25th November, I will be opening the doors of the Willow & Clo studio to customers!

 If you're looking for gift inspiration, for a loved one or for you, or something to accessorise those carefully planned outfits for the busiest party season of the year, then be sure to pay Willow & Clo a visit.

The studio is located on the third floor of 29 Wicklow St. Anyone is more than welcome to come in, browse the collections and experience the very Christmassy atmosphere here at Willow & Clo! For further information, see www.willowandclo.ie .

Clo xxx

Launching The Silver Linings Collection at The Jewellery Show London!

Hey everyone!

I'm just back from a busy week in London where i was exhibiting at the Jewellery Show London in The Saatchi Gallery! The Gallery itself was so nice and like last year I met so many amazing people, it was brilliant to have such fantastic weather for the week!

The new Silver Linings collection was launched at the show which was really exciting and it was fantastic to get such a great response!

The Silver Linings Collection: 

The Silver Linings Collection features  the ‘Hidden Message’ trend which proved hugely successful in Willow & Clo’s Soundwave collection.  The collection illustrates the power of jewellery to tell a story, which is central to the Willow & Clo brand.  The Silver Linings Earrings and Necklace are engraved with the proverb ‘Every Cloud has a Silver Lining’ as the collection embodies this optimistic outlook on life and seeks to remind the wearer to stay positive and look on the bright side of life!

 I've another few busy weeks ahead with lots of exciting projects in the pipline so I'll be sure to keep you all up to date! Hope you've all had a great week in the sunshine! 

Clo xx

Getting Ready for the Jewellery Show London!

Hey Everyone,

I'm very excited to be heading over to the Jewellery Show London in The Saatchi Gallery next week! Willow & Clo was exhibited at the Jewellery and Watch Show London in Somerset House last year and was a great success! 

I'm buried under a pile of Lookbooks and  jewellery at the moment trying to get everything organised but really looking forward to the show! I'll update you all next week and let you know how it goes! :) 

 

                                        

Hope you all have a great weekend!

 Clo xx

KFW Irish Fashion Industry Awards

Hey Everyone,

It's been a while since my last post and I have some very exciting news to share with you all!

The 6th Annual Kerry Fashion Week took place back in March with the prestigious KFW Irish Fashion Industry Awards, in association with IMAGE magazine, taking place in The Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney.

I was fortunate enough to be nominated and I am so delighted to have won KFW Irish Accessory Designer of the Year!!

 Over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the best up and coming Fashion Designers Ireland has to offer. I had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing and talented people! It was such a great weekend, thanks so much to  everyone involved! Special thanks to Melanie Morris, Ingrid Hoey and Lisa Brady  :)

Clo xx

Christmas Gift Guide For Her

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. With Christmas fast approaching I thought I would do a quick Gift Guide post to give you some inspiration for presents this festive season:

1. The Body Shop Gift Sets:

The Body Shop always has amazing gift sets at this time of year. If you are buying for a beauty lover or just someone who deserves to pamper themselves these make great presents. This White Musk Set contains three products from the range all contained in a beautiful tin.

2. The Fashion Book:

If you're buying for a fashion lover you can't really go wrong with this book. There's so many out there that you are bound the find the perfect book for anyone. If they are not the book type then there is always a gift card to their favorite store or picking out a party dress for the festive season.

3. Create Your Own Gift Hamper:

A gift hamper is a lovely idea for a loved one that you're just not sure what to buy for them. This unique gift can be filled with lots of their favourite things and a combination of food, clothing, candles, decorations, DVDs, beauty and Makeup. 

4. A Luxury Lipstick:

For all the beauty lovers you can't go wrong with a beautifully packaged lipstick. This YSL lipstick is ultra glamorous with amazing packaging and comes in a range of shades to suit everyone. 

5. Willow&Clo Gift Sets:

We are very excited to have realeased our first Gift Sets this Christmas at Willow&Clo, with 13 to choose from there is something to suit everyone. Each set has two pieces from one of our collections. This set is the Lotus Gift Set it is perfect for the festive period with the clear crystal sparkling among the gold metal, and it will dress up any outfit. 

What are you getting you're loved ones this Christmas?

Clo xx