Last Saturdays – Airfield Bazaar (Dundrum)

Last Sundays — Dublin Flea (Newmarket)

(Thanks to Retrorumage for the tip on Airfield. Check out the blog & shop for some amazing furniture)

Remember when I got that amazingly generous gift box from Accessorize? Well, I decided to hold off on some of the items to give away at just the right time–like now. Here’s what you could win. Crazily Paisley Neon Tassel Scoop Bag, Kimono Doll Pendant, Flower Fairy Crystal Webbed Ring, Mauritiaus Cluster Ring

Here’s the deal. I was supposed to go on some amazing sun holiday this wear. Feel the sand beneath my toes, swim in warm ocean water, drink cocktails with little umbrellas…you get the idea. Instead, I’m having a baby. I’m fine with the trade off, but it doesn’t mean I can’t pine away for some beach time while I have my own unique ’summer of love’

The S/S10 collection at Accessorize is fab. I plan on stocking up on a few cute things and having my own stay-cation in my back yard. But I want to know how you plan to spend your summer vacation.

To enter the contest, tell me: What’s the perfect accessory for the perfect summer holiday?

In the comments leave:

• Your name
• Email address (will be erased after you enter)
• Website/twitter handle (if you have one)
• Your favourite Accessorize item and where you’d wear it

Contest closes on Wednesday, May 12. Open to anyone, anywhere!

Thanks to Kirstie for the great write up on frugal Irish fashion bloggers in the May/June issue of Prudence. I’m more than delighted to be included! Be sure to pick up your copy on newsstands now! Read more on the Irish bloggers on the Pru blog

The photo is of one of my favourite outfits-a DIYed top, vintage skirt and vintage handbag.

SoGo Festival ♥ All around South Great Georges St ♥ April 30-May2

But wait, there’s more! There’s a special edition Dublin Flea SoGo car boot sale on Sunday! I’ll be there (husband in toe with promises of snacks, possibly burritos). Make sure you check it out too!  Sunday, May 2 – Eircom Carpark (off Andrews Lane and Exchequer St) from 12 – 5:30

AND the Crafty Market is on at Shebeen Chic (Georges St) on Sunday as well!

Yesterday I headed to lovely Dun Laoghaire for the Vintage Ireland Fashion and Decor Fair. It was amazing. Choc full o’  vintage dealers and collectors from Ireland and Europe. The folks at Vintage Ireland organised a great event with competitions, fashion shows, lindy hop demos, makeovers and a ball to top it all off. I only wish I could have stayed longer to soak up the atmosphere even more.

It was almost overwhelmingly lovely. Luckily for my wallet, I’m now getting to the rapid growth stage of my pregnancy so I couldn’t take advantage of all the wonderful dresses that filled the hotel ballroom. It was like visiting a museum of pretty things, with something to interest anyone–from 60’s cocktail dresses to cat-eye glasses. I actually liked all the odds and ends like old suitcases, porcelain pandas and record collections (I scored a few great pieces for my vinyl collection–a gift for the little-guy-to-be).

The next Vintage Ireland Fashion & Decor Fair is in Galway on July 18. Don’t miss it!

Follow the frocks and fashion on @VintageIreland

More info here

Fashion Evolution

Dublin’s Ethical Fashion Week

May 4-8

Re-Dress is once again hosting an ethical fashion week in Dublin with lots of outstanding events planned including workshops, lectures with prominent designers, networking and mentoring nights and more! I’m definitely attending one of the workshops, so I’ll hopefully see some of y’all around town!

Click here for more info on Re-Dress and Fashion Evolution

Join Re-Dress (and hopefully me) at the Clothes Swap for Haiti this Sunday, March 7. It’s a great cause and a great way to do a little spring cleaning. I might bring some of my favourite duds that no longer fit my 19week belly!  Be sure to bring some cash for a donation. Free entry. Boys and Girls clothes welcome. Read more about Re-dress

Re-Dress Clothes Swap for Haiti @ Twisted Pepper, Lower Abbey Street (March 7, 2-5pm)

That’s right! I’m 12 weeks pregnant. The first trimester has been exhausting, which is partly m reason for not blogging lately. I think I’m going to start a new blog for all things baby and will keep this blog focused on my adventures in maternity clothing and what I would wear if I still had a waist line.

♥ Pinstripe Shirt: Thrifted, Oxfam Dundrum ♥ Navy Wool Skirt: H&M ♥ Brown Leather Boots: Clarks ♥