West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK is brainchild of PR empress Cathy Martin. Twice a year Belfast's best dressed gather to see the consumer highlights of the season. In addition to the high end and high street favourites, the programme embraces local talent with the likes of Nor Lisa, Ruedi Maguire and Una Rodden featuring.

I attended Belfast FASHIONWEEK last Thursday for the high street event (I've said many times how much of a high street fan I am). I was acting both as blogger and in my new role as wholesale manager for Argento. We held an exclusive pop-up installation to show local stylists, bloggers, boutiques and influencers the upcoming spring summer collections. A casual catwalk and an open display allowed attendees to inspect and admire the collections up close and personal.

I case you're wondering about my outfit:

Shirt: River Island

Waistcoat: Topman

Jeans: New Look

Belt: Zara

As I'm saving for my holidays, my ensemble was made from existing wardrobe favourites.

While the menswear selection was a little limited, Belfast's fashionable men are becoming more confident and it was inspiring to chat with many local style  influencers such as Lewis Cameron and Jamie Russell of Beyond Man and Jeff of Belfast Times (who sported an enviable camouflage tie and lapel pin combo by my friend and favourite Sam Mercer)

Thanks to everyone who attended and for making a fledgling blogger such as myself so welcome.