Almost forgot to mention, it’s Dublin Flea time again! I’m definitely heading down on Sunday, this time with my sister-in-law to introduce her to my favourite shopping day of the month! What better time, what better place to find a unique (and thrifty) holiday gift! I’ll be making my list and checking it twice!
That’s this [...]
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Dublin Flea – Sunday
November 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Style Events
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Ethical Fashion Event
November 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · News
Re-dress Presents:
Fashion Evolution – An Revolution of Consciousness
Wednesday November 11 @ 7pm
Exchequer Bar, Dublin
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A first in monthly series of events to reconnect people in the fashion industry and consumers interested in ethical fashion. This month, Katie Dalton will present her thesis on ecological fashion Towards a Theory of Fashion Evolution – [...]
Tags:dublin seminars·ecological fashion·ethical fashion·re-dress
Halloween WIW Style
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · News
The ever amazing Jessica of What I Wore is chronicling 5 Halloween looks all from items found in her enviable closet. She starts the week out strong with a stunning Frida Kahlo costume. Holly Smokes its good and extremely creative! Is there anything this girl can’t do? Be sure to check her out all week!
Sneak [...]
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Great Give Away From The Clothes Horse
October 17th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop Online
The adorable level is out of control over on The Clothes Horse where the weekly give away is a fantastic handmade necklace from Melbourne based Etsy seller/blogger Much Love. And much love is what I have for both girls. Romantic, charming, twee (but only in a good way) the Much Love pieces definitely fit my [...]
Tags:etsy·handmade jewelry·illustrations·much love·the clothes horse·vintage jewelry
Climate Changing Room*
October 15th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop Thrift, Style Events
Today is Blog Action Day, so in that spirit I’m bringing you this post from the Climate Changing Room*. We’ve all heard about climate change and have seen quite dramatically (especially in the last few weeks) how changing weather patterns are impacting communities across the world–especially those that are least equipped to adapt or respond [...]
Tags:blog action day·climate change·eco chic·environmental fashion·fair trade·oxfam·thrift
Done Up By Dior
October 10th, 2009 · No Comments · News
Oh my girlie dreams have come true. Jamie Coombes of Dior will be teaching 1 hr makeup lessons at Brown Thomas over the Bank Holiday Weekend. What a treat! For a mere €50/€25 I can finally learn all the tricks of the trade that have always eluded me. (Anything beyond a quick sweep of mascara [...]
Tight
October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · News
Just before I turned on my laptop, I sorted out my laundry. I started to put away some new navy tights and thought, gee how will I tell these navy tights from my black ones in the dark mornings. And what would you know, the magnificent Jess at WhatIWore shares her solution in her new [...]
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Sartorialist in Dublin
October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Style Events
Scott Schuman will be gracing the Fair City with his lens this week with a book signing at the Gallery of Photography in Meeting House Square and afterparty at Harvey Nics in Dundrum.
Now, what does a girl wear when The Sartorialist is in town?
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Grand Openings
July 30th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop Dublin
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 [...]
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Too Much of Too Thin
June 14th, 2009 · No Comments · News
The Observer today published an interested article about the ongoing debate over the shrinking size of fashion models. Vogue editor Alexandra Schulman has released a letter to designers placing the blame on them for sending samples in tiny sizes requiring unhealthily thin girls for photo shoots.
Now, excuse me while I step on my soapbox.
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Lacoste You Very Much
March 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Handbags, News
Today was my Lucky Day! I got a fantastic gift from the folks at Lucky Style Spotter as a finalist in the Summer Brights Contest. I scored this fantastic summer bag from Lacoste, just in time for some (hopefully) sunny weather.
I am now in love with my New Sorbonne Hobo bag, part of the Spring/Summer [...]
A Friend of Vintage: Zac Posen's Fall 09 Collection
February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop International, Shop Vintage
Zac Posen delivered yet another fashion flashback with a nod to old-world glamour with unexpected fabrics and textures that stop you dead in your tracks. His Fall 2009 collection is as bold as ever, impeccably constructed, gliding over the body with his signature sultry silhouette and uncanny knowledge of the female form.
Posen’s collections regularly [...]
Dublin Fashion Week
February 17th, 2009 · No Comments · News
Sure the rest of the world may be immersed in the more prestigious Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Paris and Milan — but we’ve got one too!
Details are still sparse, but the Dublin Fashion Week site finally has an update.
Mark your diaries for the week of 30th March as Dublin turns on the [...]
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What Recession? Topshop to Open in NYC
February 16th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop International, Shop UK
Topshop announces first US store. New York will welcome the beloved Brittish chain to Midtown in April.
When asked what differentiated Topshop from Target, the popular low-cost American retailer, Green couldn’t resist snapping back: “Fashion.”
Let the British invasion begin…
Topshop (with Topman) opens in New York 2nd April on Broadway in Soho.
Tags:British·High Street·Midtown·New Retailers·New York·Soho·Topshop
What Recession? Dublin City Centre Sees New Shops Open
February 8th, 2009 · No Comments · News, Shop Dublin
Despite the downturn, two major retailers are expanding in Dublin’s favourite shopping districts.
American Apparel, the LA based retailers with a penchant for provocative advertising, will open the doors of its first Irish store in March. The 114 Grafton Street location, formerly a TSB Bank, will now house stocks of jersey knit basics that [...]
Tags:American Apparel·dublin·Grafton Street·Ilac Centre·New Retailers·Recssion·River Island
