When Uniqlo met Orla Kiely (again!)

The Uniqlo x Orla Kiely collection which launched in March was a massive hit, selling out within a few hours. Unfortunately, I didn't get my hands on any of that collection. Therefore I was really pleased to hear that the Irish designer has produced another collection for the company. This range, which launches on the 6th September, includes t-shirts; tunics; dresses; hoodies & stoles. If you are in London then you might want to head along to the Uniqlo store at 311 Oxford Street on 6th September. Orla herself will be there, and if you purchase two products on the night, you will receive a limited edition tote bag.

Did you get your hands on any of the previous collection? Will you be buying anything from this latest drop?

The £4 Orla Kiely bag

If the recent Orla Kiely collaboration with Uniqlo is anything to go by, then people can't get enough of the Irish designer's distinctive prints. That collection sold out within a day or so. If you love Orla Kiely's prints, but didn't manage to get your hands on a piece of that collection, don't worry. A week ago I found a piece that means that you can get one of her designs for only £4!

 Whilst doing my Jubilee Big Lunch shop in Tesco, I realised that I hadn't taken my reusable shopping bags with me. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that hiding amongst the standard brown hessian offerings, Tesco had a bag designed by Orla Kiely, for only £4! And what's more, 50p from the purchase of every bag is split between CLIC Sargent Cancer Care and the Royal College of Art.

The size of the bag means that it is perfect for any Summer beach trips or for a picnic.This is the perfect way to get your hands on a piece of Orla Kiely without breaking the bank.

When Uniqlo met Orla Kiely

Following on from its recent collaboration with Laura Ashley, Uniqlo has linked up with another brand synonymous with colourful prints, Orla Kiely.

Orla Kiely is an Irish designer, who is based in London. She is famous for her colourful and stylised repeat prints, which manage to be both modern and nostalgic at the same time. In this collection, you can see some of the designer's most iconic prints. The range includes t-shirts; shirts; stoles; tunics, and room shoes (or slippers to you and me!).