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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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