Pyjama Party!

Thursday, 6 November 2008

What better way to relax and chill out than with a nice hot cup of tea, snuggly pyjamas and your feet up in front of the TV.

Annemarie O'Connor
Annmarie O'Connor is a freelance fashion writer, blogger and personal stylist. Her credits include The Irish Examiner, Elle, Dazed and Confused, Image, Trace, IF, The Irish Independent, Chictoday.com and iVenus.com
Over the past 8 years she has interviewed the likes of Terry de Havilland, Zandra Rhodes and Ben de Lisi, and has gained a cult following with her blog: I Blog Fashion which is being made into a book. She is also the organiser of the monthly Fashion Bloggers' Brunch events in Dublin.

Baby Its Cold Outside!

It's official. Winter is finally here. That bitter nip in the air has gotten us all to thinking about our wrapping up - and what better way to stay snug indoors than in some of the coziest pyjamas around! Mix and match PJ sets, robes and slippers ranging from ballet to full-on fuzzy have all insulated the high street this season giving you untold choice.
If you're looking for ultimate snug factor, lightweight materials like fleece, thermal and wincyette cotton keep you warm without weighing you down; while velvet and faux fur details add that touch of glamour on long dark nights. Let's not forget to accessorize! The sleep mask is making a comeback as is the humble hot water bottle - this time with its own trendy lagging jacket!

Look 1:
Robe, €51, John Rocha, Debenhams
Thermal vest, €19, M&S
Pyjama set, €30, M&S
Slippers, €39, John Rocha, Debenhams

Look: 2
Robe, €37, Next
Top, €9.50, Debenhams
Bottoms €15.50, Debenhams
Slippers, €6, Penneys
Hot water bottle & mask, €17, Next

Look 3:
Robe, €60, M&S
Top, €14, Dunnes Stores
Bottoms, €14, Dunnes Stores
Slippers, €11, Next

Look 4:
Robe, €54, Debenhams
Thermal vest, €19, M&S
Bottoms, €30 for two, M&S
Slippers, €14, Next

Look 5:
Robe, €45, M&S
Pyjama set, €30, Next
Slippers, €8, Dunnes Stores
Hot water bottle, stylist's own