It’s back-to-school time, and even though I’m done with higher education I am starting a new job tomorrow. So what better excuse to head to the shops to get a new wardrobe. I scored some great finds in charity shops around Dublin. My favourite shops (because of the causes) are Oxfam and Enable Ireland. Although [...]
Entries from August 31st, 2009
Back to School: Thrift
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift
Tags:back to school·blue·charity shop·enable ireland·equestrian·leather·leather bag·oxfam ireland·thrift shopping·work wardrobe
Buffaloed
August 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Real Style
I finally debuted the great Buffalo Plaid dress I rescued from the sale rack at Tesco. After a good clean and bringing up the straps, this shaped up to be a cute vintage inspired frock. I paired it with my favourite jockey watch pendant from Lulu*s, a thin patent belt and little red patent flats [...]
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Crafternoon Tea
August 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Style Events
On Saturday I attended the fabulous Crafternoon Tea hosted by Re-Dress, Ireland’s ethical fashion extraordinaires. The day brought together 25 20-something gals with an interest in fashion and DIY. I’ve never had a more delightful Saturday!
We started off the day learning fashion sketching, then moved on to drafting patterns and how to fit patterns to [...]
Tags:crafternoon tea·diy·dublin·fashion sketching·re-dress·upcycling
For the love of Lulu*s
August 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Shop Online
Oh Lulu*s, how I love thee…along with the rest of the internets. Indiana at Adored Austin is giving away a $100 of Lulu*s loot and all I have to do to win make a wish list. On it already, Indiana! Here’s my list and, okay, I did go over $100 but only by $5 and [...]
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Amazing Week
August 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’ve had a super amazing style week–from dream finds at charity shops and flea markets to learning how to bring out my inner dress designer…updates and loads of photos to come!
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True Colours
August 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style
This weekend marked the beginning of the Football (read: soccer) season and the end of my doctor ordered sick leave. So when our team, Tottenham Hotspurs, played Liverpool on Sunday I was sure to wear my colours and Spurs scarf . Due to my stitches, I still can’t wear jeans but my new dark grey [...]
Tags:American Apparel·football·hotspurs·melange jersey·new look·skirt·spurs·striped scarf·tank·tottenham
Window Shopping
August 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Shop Online, Shop Vintage
I finally felt up to doing a little internet window shopping today and found several lovely items on Etsy that would make fantastic get well soon presents
Pretty Pallet: Watercolour dress from Must Luv Vintage for $22
Creative Crochet: Amazingly pretty necklace made by Tree and Kimball for $26
D is for me: Mirrored medallion from The Turnip [...]
Tags:crochet·dress·etsy·handmade·medallian·Must Luv Vintage·necklace·online shopping·The Turnip Truck·Tree and Kimball·vintage·watercolour dress
Out Sick
August 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’ve been out sick for the past week and at least a week more. So no shopping, no cute outfits, nothing new from me for a while! Back with all the stitches are healed.
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