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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Erstwhile Style
July 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Shoes, Shop Online, Shop Vintage
I’ve just found a new vintage seller, Ertswhile Style. With a great selection of vintage frocks, tops, shoes and accessories and a gorgeous model, it’s going to be hard to not buy something tonight.
Check out Ertsthwile Style on Etsy and Ertstwhile Style on Market Publique, just don’t buy anything I want! Here are my top [...]
Tags:blouse·dots·erstwhile style·etsy·jumpsuit·khaki·market publique·pink·pumps
Slicker
July 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Real Style, Shop Dublin
It’s one of those days–rain, sun, rain, sun. Typically Irish weather. I’ve been on the look out for a cute vinyl raincoat for about a decade now and finally found this adorable purple rain slicker for €20. It’s waterproof (yay!) and also looks cute over jeans during sunny spells.
Raincoat: Heatons, Wicklow Town
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Speaking of Bags
July 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Handbags
Holiday style is as much about your clothes as the bag that carries them. That’s why I picked up these cheap and cheerful canvas bags for a recent road trip to Ireland’s west coast. The cherry blossom bag from Accessorize is the perfect weekend carry-all. There’s an inside phone and zip pocket, plus a large [...]
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New Bag!
July 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Handbags, Shop Dublin, Shop UK
After lugging around my carry on bag in London, my shoulder is officially busted. I’ve had troubles with my shoulders for ages now and keep trying to find new bags and new solutions for carrying all the stuff that I need during the day. Life was so much easier when I drove everywhere and had [...]
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London Calling
July 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’m off to London in a few hours and am sure I packed exactly the wrong things. I wish the weather came with a how to dress guide. The forcast keeps changing…rainy, cold, hot, not so rainy. I can only bring my tiny Ryan Air permitted cabin bag (ready to schlep around town). So no [...]
Tags:london·omiru·plaid·skinny jeans·weather
