It’s a busy week for Irish shoppers as we finally get a few of the consumer frills found elsewhere in the world. On Monday the first Irish Ikea opened in Dublin with very little fanfare or attention…right. And at 10am on Thursday, American Apparel opened at the foot of Grafton Street.
Hooray, now I can restock [...]
Entries from July 30th, 2009
Grand Openings
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop Dublin
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While you wait…
July 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Online
It’s movie night, but husband is being slow so I warned him that if he takes any longer I’d have to start online shopping. Here’s what I’ve found…
This is an adorable dress from Lulu*s. I really like the snow drift on a window print with the orange layer at the bottom, its a nice unexpected [...]
Golden Girl
July 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style, Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift
I wore this dress to a recent wedding in Glendalough. I really love this dress–it’s definitely a lesson in thrifty style. I picked up the dress during the Christmas sales for €200 off and added the deep purple sash from another dress. Just a few days before the wedding I found the wrap that matches [...]
Tags:accessorize·gold·monsoon·purple·thrifty style·tiered dress·wedding atire
Dress for Good
July 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style
I felt like a happy housewife in this dress–probably because I was entertaining family and arranging flowers. I love the abstract orange pattern and the fitted bodice of this dress. It’s a bit snug, but it makes the ruched waist look perfect.
Dress: Zara (from the Down Syndrome Centre Buy My Dress Sale…read about it here
Tank: [...]
Tags:accessorize·buy my dress·down syndrom centre ireland·dress·orange·schuh·thrift·thrifty style
Social Dependability
July 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Online, Shop Vintage
I’m so tempted to get this amazing antique Girl Scouts pin awarding excellence in social dependability–an admirable trait in all young girls.
I found it on Blue Dog Jewlery’s Etsy site. The pin is one of 4 Challenge pins awarded by the Girls Scounts in 1963. Also available are the Emergancy Preparadness and Active Citizenship pins [...]
Tags:antique·blue dog jewelry·etsy·girl scouts·jewelry·pins·social dependability·vintage
Mixed Prints
July 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style
Today I pulled together a new outfit all with pieces under €20! I really liked the idea of mixing prints (dots and plaid) but I’m playing it safe by keeping everything black and white. I picked out the blue beads at the last minute to give a little dash of colour and think the tone [...]
Tags:black and white·dunnes·H&M·jeans·plaid·plaid coat·polka dots·thrifty style·wallis
Sneak Peak
July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’m working on a new personal website. Here’s a sneak peak of the template.
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Husband Hint
July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Handbags, Shop Online, Shop UK, Shop Vintage
Dear Husband,
As you may recall, the traditional 3rd anniversary present is leather. Perhaps this lovely satchel (as modeled on What I Wore) would make a delightful gift for your darling wife.
14″ yellow leather satchel by The Cambridge Satchel Company, £57.59
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Work It
July 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style
As promised, here’s a shot of my new M&S bag in action. I love this outfit for important days at work. It’s a great look that’s pulled together, interesting and very frugal (everything except the bag was under $20). My amazing orange beads are handmade by my talented mom! For corporate clothes, add colour and [...]
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