Style By Numbers » monsoon http://stylebynumbers.info Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:17:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Back to School: High Street (part 2) http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/09/back-to-school-high-street-part-2/ http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/09/back-to-school-high-street-part-2/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:44:45 +0000 laurendare http://stylebynumbers.info/?p=426 More delights from my back to school work wardrobe shopping. I was delighted to find this great summer dress on sale at Monsoon fro €25 (reduced from a whopping €80). The primary colours will help transition the dress to fall, paired with navy tights and a white sweater. I love Monsoon sales and would never buy anything full price there. I’ve bought so many wonderful things for as much as 75% off. Just be patient ladies!highstreet2 I was pleased to find the vintage section of American Apparel, a well stocked treasure trove of skirts and tops that are extremely reasonable in price (especially compared to the rest of AA). And finally, it was time to retire my dreadful black flats that killed my feet (and led to plenty a stumble around town). These flats from Rocket Dog are actually quite structured with great arch support and a hard rubber sole. So, I can run around town without destroying my feet. Office is by far my favourite shoe shop in Dublin, with a bright display and a wide selection of pretty, practical, funky and beautiful shoes.

]]> http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/09/back-to-school-high-street-part-2/feed/ 1 Golden Girl http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/07/golden-girl/ http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/07/golden-girl/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:19:07 +0000 laurendare http://stylebynumbers.info/?p=298 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 perfectly in Pennys for €4. My taupe patent heels are from DSW and were purchased with the proceeds of a wardrobe purge/eBay sale last year. I already had most of the accessories, including a very pretty gold and turquoise bracelet from the husband and my grandmother’s handbag from her school years. Not including the items I already had in my closet, this outfit cost me under €100!

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Dress: Monsoon (on sale–always buy Monsoon on sale!)

Wrap: Pennys

Shoes: Elizabeth Arden at DSW (Boston, DTX)

Peacock Clip: Lulu*s

Bracelet: Etsy (gift from hubby)

Love Ring: Accessorize

Black Clutch: Vintage, gift from grandmother

Not including the items I already had in my closet, this outfit cost me under €100!
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