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Morning peeps
We kicking things off with some very exciting news……Macleod Agencies have announced their next sample sale!
It’s happening on Saturday March 27th from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday March 28th from 11am to 5pm at The Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.
Happy shopping!
We do love to look after our savvy shoppers here at TSS so when the girls over at Rimmel London asked us if we would like some goodies to give away we couldn’t say no!
They want to spread the word about their new loyalty card scheme which basically works like this ……
From the beginning of March to the end of May, Rimmel London fans will be able to pick up a loyalty card in their nearest participating pharmacy. Each time a you purchase fantastic Rimmel London product your card will be stamped. Four stamps and you can pick out any product from the Rimmel range for free !
To celebrate Rimmel London would like to give three of you a goodie bag full of lovely Rimmel goodies ….
These include Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, Rimmel The Max Volume Flash mascara, Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip gloss, Rimmel Stay Matt Foundation and a Rimmel Lycra Pro Nail polish!
To enter simply click here to leave a comment and the three winners will be chosen at random next week.
Good luck!
**And the winners are…….Karen Cullen, Maureen O’Halloran and Joanne Constantine – more competitions coming soon!
oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
One of our favorite initiatives dine in Dublin is back!
Fifty of Dublin’s top restaurants will be offering three course menus for between €25 and €30 all next week.
The promotion will be running from next Monday March 22nd to Sunday March 28th and a full list of participating restaurants can be found on the dine in Dublin website.
Ladies in need of some me time may be interested in The Brehon Hotel’s Day Spa Package.
€99 will get you a 60 minute visit in the Vitality Suite, a 30 minute mini facial, a 30 minute back massage,30 minute relaxation time and a choice of main course from the Brehon Bar!
To book this package call reservations on +353 64 6623917 or email angsanaspa@thebrehon.com.
ooooohh when you spend €150 or more on full price items in French Connection you’ll bag 20% off!
French Connection have stores in Blanchardstown, Dundrum, The Powerscourt Centre and Cork city.
Happy shopping!
News just in!
The Fashion Exchange is coming to the Talbot Hotel, Wexford this Sunday March 21st!
Savvy Shoppers can exchange their preloved clothing, shoes and accessories for tokens between 10am and 2pm and return to swap them for lovely new goodies between 2.30pm and 6pm – simples!
You’ll find the Talbot Hotel on Trinity St, Wexford Town.
For more information phone The fashion Exchange on 086 3050855.
Admission is €6.
oh it’s mid season sale time at Warehouse girls!
There’s up to 50% off dresses, workwear and even swimwear!
Shop here.
News just in peeps!
Theoutnet.com are having a massive shoe sale with up to 80% off up to 400 styles – swoon!
Check them out here.
If you fancy treating your mum Lush are hosting Mothers Day parties nationwide this Sunday March 14th.
There’ll be free foot and hand massages, facials and tea and cakes!
The Mothers Day parties are happening at Lush stores in Dublin, Belfast and Cork this Sunday March 14th.
Free baby guinness alert!
Drop into the folks at Cafe Mao this St Paddys day and you’ll be able to enjoy a baby guinness on the house!
This offer will be available from 12pm to 5pm on March 17th!
Cafe Mao have restaurants in Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum and on Chatham Row Dublin 2.
Afternoon tea anyone?
You and yours can now enjoy the delights of afternoon tea in the First Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols for €20!
Yup you heard right….€20 will get two of you a delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights created by head chef Thomas Haughton.
For further information on Afternoon Tea at The First Floor Bar, please contact Dee Breen at Harvey Nichols on 01 291 0412.
Enjoy!
Spotted….
Gorgeous Brun Metallic Quilted Handbag by Marc Jacobs marked down by 60% at theoutnet!
It’s been reduced from a whopping €1,247 to €499.11.
Early christmas gift maybe?
Click here for a closer look.
Those of you in need of a break may be interested in The Ice Hotel’s 24 hour midweek getaway package. €130 PPS will get you one nights accommodation in a deluxe room with views of the river Moy, dinner in Pier (their signature restaurant) and breakfast in bed the following morning. You’ll also have access to the steam room, laconium and two outdoor hot tubs.
Lets just say our bags are packed!
Check availability here.
Oooooh when you treat yourself and your mum to a Solar Manicure this March Mink Hand and Foot Spa will treat you both to a complementary hand and arm massage!
This offer is available Monday to Friday for the month of March at Mink Ballsbridge and Donnybrook.
For more information visit Mink.ie
Exciting news peeps!
Sinead is now sharing some of her early bird knowledge with the folks over at the Irish Indo.
Check out this weeks review of Bentleys Oyster Bar and Grill here.
Judging by the frost this morning spring is still a little way off so we’re thinking of stocking up on a scarf or three.
In the name of research we had a quick peek on the Awear website when we got into savvy towers and were surprised to find quite a few accessories still on offer.
We found tights for €2, gloves from €5 and hats from €3 – happy days!
Check it out here.
We knew that would get your attention!
Enter the code 2010GIFT at the checkout and you’ll bag yourself 20% off everything at Oasis!
We’ve got our eye on this leather studded clutch which could be ours for €50 and we’re also tempted by this oversized denim shirt……decisions decisions!
The code is valid until March 6th!
Shop here!
Regular readers will know that we’re huge fans of Elizabeth Arden’s eight hour cream here at Savvy Towers so it will come as no surprise that we nearly choked on our cornflakes when we heard about the gift set up for grabs at Cheapsmells.
The three piece set includes a 50ml intensive face mosturiser, a 50ml body treatment cream and a 30ml hand cream and the full set can be yours for €18.30!
No we couldn’t believe it either!
Get yours here.
News just in…..
Gotham are currently offering two courses for €15!
We fancy the Italian antipasti taster to start followed by the tagliatelle with Irish chicken breast & portobello mushrooms…mmmmmmmm!
This menu is available all night Sunday to Wednesday and from 5pm to 7pm Thursday to Saturday.
To book phone 01 679 5266.
You’ll find Gotham at 8 South Anne Street, Dublin 2.
If you’re in need of a little pampering the girls at In Vogue are running a very tempting offer this month.
When you book any three treatments you’ll get the cheapest one free……we feel a day of pampering coming on!
For more information phone 01 288880.
You’ll find In Vogue at 23 Main Street Blackrock, Co Dublin.
The outnet have gone all french cool on us this week – they’ve been tempting our wallets with off the radar labels like Celine, IRO and Vanessa Bruno.
We’re in lust with this embellished silk-satin dress by Manoush which has been reduced by 50% to €263.84.
Check out the full collection here.
Anyone for sushi?
Koishi in Ballsbridge are offering three courses for €29.90 seven nights a week (oh er!).
You’ll find Koishi at 174 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
To book phone 01 6688393.
Oh news just in peeps…..
Norma Smurfit is hosting a spring clean for charity sale this Sunday March 7th in the RDS. Hundreds of volunteers from around the country have cleared out their houses and will sell their treasures on the day to raise funds for St Vincent De Paul. Expect to find clothes, accessories and general trinkets up for grabs.
The sale is taking place in the Serpentine Hall in the RDS from 11am until 5pm on Sunday.
Admission is €2.
See you there!
Heading out tonight?
May we suggest the pre-theatre menu at Le Cuvee?
You can enjoy three courses for €24.95 or two for €19.95.
We fancy the frisée & walnut salad with lardons, roquefort and honey mustard dressing to start followed by the chicken ala crème with spring onion mash, and mushroom sauce.
The pre-theatre is served weekdays from 5pm to 7pm.
You’ll find La Cuvee at Custom House Square, IFSC.
To book phone 01 605 4912.
Clearance sale alert!
Anya Hindmarch is holding a style clearance sale this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Kildare Village and there’ll be discounts of up to 80%!
Happy Shopping!
ooohh Style Club are offering 20% off all salon services!
Time to try those new beachy Balayage handpainted highlights we think!
You’ll find Style Club at 12 South William Street, Dublin 2.
To book phone 01 472 24 44.
Brown Thomas have announced that their Spring beauty event Time For Beauty is taking place from Thursday March 4th to Sunday March 14th.
There’ll be make up demonstrations from the industries finest (Laura Mercier, Dior and Armani) and complimentary mothers day pampering from Jo Malone .
Check out the full timetable below.
Armani
Brown Thomas Dublin on Thursday 4th March – International Face Designer Fred Letailleur
Brown Thomas Cork on Friday 5th March – International Face Designer Fred Letailleur
Dior
Brown Thomas Cork on the 9th March – International Make Up Artist Habeeb
Brown Thomas Dublin on the 10th, 11th and 12th March – International Make Up Artist Habeeb
Brown Thomas Limerick on the 11th and 12th March – Aileen Broderick
Dior will also host their Beauty Rooms in Brown Thomas Cork and Brown Thomas Limerick from 8th March to 15th March, offering a Complimentary Facial, Facial Massage and Make Up Application with the purchase of two products. The overall treatment time is one hour, an ideal gift for Mothers Day!
Laura Mercier
Brown Thomas Dublin – 11th -13th March – Benjamin Ruiz, Global Artist
Brown Thomas Cork – 4th – 6th March – Trevor O Keeffe – National Artist
Brown Thomas Limerick – 11th – 13th March – Katie Aldridge – National Artist
Brown Thomas Galway – 11th – 13th March – Sara Hill – National Artist
Jo Malone
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Jo Malone Tasting Bar at Brown Thomas Dublin, Brown Thomas Cork and Brown Thomas Limerick.
On 13th & 14th March Jo Malone invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with us. Take a seat at the Tasting Bar and indulge in a complimentary hand & arm massage while you and your special someone discover the Vanilla & Anise Collection. To complete your experience, enjoy a glass of champagne and leave with a delicious box of hand made chocolate ganaches
Ok peeps…we’ve got good news and bad news……
The bad news is the Louise Kennedy boutique is leaving kildare village…..
The good news is everything is on clearance until this Sunday February 28th!
But be warned….you’ll have to be quick if you want to get your hands on the good stuff!
It’s that time of the month again folks…The Dublin Flea Market is coming to the Co-op in Newmarket this Sunday from 11am until 5pm!
There’ll be the usual mix of vintage clothing, brick a brac and live music.
For more information check out the Dublin Flea’s website.
See you there!
Calling all LK Bennett fans!
You can preview the SS10 collection at LK Bennett Dundrum this weekend and enjoy 20% off when you print this voucher – happy days!
This offer is available from Thursday February 25th to Sunday February 28th.
Sample sales have been a little thin on the ground of late so we were well chuffed when we got news of the sale happening this weekend at Fitzpatricks Castle Hotel in Killiney.
There’ll be pieces by Mary Grant,Gertrude Sampson, Caroline Mitchell, Rachel Mackay, Claire O’ Connor, Jennifer Rothwell, Lorna Doone, Joanna London, Ber-Lyn and many more – Hurrah!
The sale is happening this Saturday February 27th & Sunday 28th from 10am to 6pm on both days.
Happy shopping!
If your tresses are feeling a little neglected you may wish to pop along to Gloss Hair and Beauty on South Richmond Street. We’ll be treating ourselves to a full head of highlights, L’Oreal treatment & a blow dry for €99!
This offer is available Wednesday to Saturday – happy days!
To book phone 01 4758798.
If your in need of some inspiration lunchwise you may be interested in the latest offer from GBK…….You can get yourself a burger & a beer(or a milkshake, soft drink, tea/coffee) for €9.99…..not bad!
GBK have restaurants in Temple bar,South Ann Street,South William street, Liffey Vally, Naas and Swords.
Enjoy!
oooh the folks at The Sanctuary Spa at The Mount Wolseley Hotel in Carlow are hosting a ladies night on Tuesday March 16th. €129 PPS will get you and your bestie one nights B&B, a gourmet dinner and €50 worth of spa treatments. There’ll also be lots of discounts on products and treatments on the night!
We’re like ‘So’ there!
Click here for more information.
Shay Dempsey’s Dublin hair salon are offering €20 blowdrys Tuesday to Friday with selected stylists.
To book phone 01 672 5179.
Get in there!
Morning peeps……lets get straight to business!
We fell head over heals when we spotted this chic Vivienne Westwood Red Label stretch wool pencil skirt on sale at theoutnet.
It’s been reduced by 40% from €186.23 to €111.74 – wowzers!
Have a peek here.
This competition is now closed – more coming soon
It’s competition time peeps…..as a thank you for featuring their “Tasty take outs” offer itsa 4 Sandymount would like to invite one lucky savvy shopper and a guest for lunch and a bottle of wine on them!
To enter simply leave a comment and the winner will be chosen next week.
If you don’t win no need to fret because you can still take advantage of their reasonably priced lunch menu and their tasty takeouts.
Click here to check out the lunch menu and here to read out thoughts on the itsa take away menu.
Good luck!
***And the winner is…….. Erin Mc Donnell- more competitions coming soon!
It’s back!
Vera Wang are hosing their much anticipated bridal sample sale at the Vera Wang Salon in Brown Thomas Dublin this Friday February 19th, Saturday February 20th and Sunday February 21st.
There’ll be up to 75% off dresses over the weekend and a dedicated team to make sure you get the perfect fit.
For more information phone 01 617 1133
Happy Shopping!
Underwear as outwear is a huge trend for SS10 and if your planning to give it a whirl you may be interested in this Kimchi & Blue Lace All in one from Urban Outfitters which has been reduced from £32 to £9.99 – bargain!
Check it out here.
ooohh the guys over at Hermans Hair Style currently have a great special offer!
There currently offering a full head of highlights and a blowdry for just €99 – wohoo!
This is a walk in service and is available at their branches in Dundrum and Ballinteer.
For more information check out their website.
We heart hair care brand Sebastian so imagine our excitement when we discovered that it’s landed at Cheapsmells.
Now if we could only decide on the essentials…..
Check out the full range here.
If your planning to go tribal for SS10 you may be interested in this little suede beauty by Antik Batik which has been reduced from €335.22 to €100.57.
We think it’s to die for!
Click here for a closer look.
News just in…….
Urban Outfitters are currently running a ‘buy one get one free’ offer on their nail varnish…..perfect for a guilt free Monday treat.
Enjoy!
Fans of Avoca may be interested to hear that they are currently running cookery demonstrations every Tuesday throughout February in the Fernhouse Cafe at Kilmacanogue.
Demonstrations start at 9.45am and cost €10 per person or €25 including a two course tasting lunch.
To book phone Avoca on 01 274 6900.
Spring Getaway Break anyone?
Castle Leslie are offering two nights bed & breakfast and dinner on an evening of your choice for €170PPS. You can also join in the complimentary daily activities such as a guided stroll through the Castle gardens and or a half hour bridleway hack.
Sounds good to us!
Click here to book.
Swap party alert!
Bring all your preloved books and clothing on the evening and swap them for new goodies.
It’s €5 at the door (in aid of the Umbrella Foundation) and you go home with a whole new wardrobe!
It’s happening Thursday February 25th from 6pm to 8.30pm at 64 Pleasant’s Place, Dublin 8.
Happy Swapping!
ohhhh Max Mara are previewing their spring collection at Brown Thomas this Saturday February 13th from 1pm to 4pm. You’ll also be treated to a glass of champagne while you view the collection.
Were like ‘so’ there!
OK, so we know it’s only February but we couldn’t resist having a snoop at the bikini’s in the mywardrobe sale. They’ve got some fab pieces by D&G and Heidi Klein. Now if we could only get some time off……………………
Check them out here.
News just in…….Head to the Crème de la Mer counter at Brown Thomas Dublin, Cork or Galway for a complimentary introduction to The Eye Concentrate.
The Eye Concentrate significantly reduces the look of dark circles and puffiness, diminishes the appearance of surface discolouration and reduces the look of the premature signs of ageing for a brighter, more radiant look.
We’re hooked!
This offer is available until February 21st.One per customer with your skincare consultation, while stocks last.
