Calling all festival-goers!
Castlepalooza are offering 3 day tickets with moat camping for just €50!
Visit the Castlepalooza website for more info.
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Calling all you ladies who lunch !
To celebrate the launch of their new afternoon tea menu the fab folks at BANG are offering their gorgeous new treat for half price.
This means that you and a friend can sample a delicious selection of bite sized cakes, scones and sandwiches along with a glass of bubbly for just €25 (normally €50).
For the truly mean amongst you this also means you can take your friend, tell them it’s ‘your treat’ and get them to return the favour next time round …. but only if you’re truly mean.
To avail of this offer visit the Bang website.
Planning a trip to this years Taste of Dublin Foodie Festival?
Take advantage of the early bird offer and snap up two tickets for €35 when you enter the discount code TASTE35 at the checkout.
This offer is available until Friday March 30th.
Buy tickets here.
**This offer has now closed – please see tasteofdublin.ie for latest prices.
Calling all festival goers!
Get in early and bag a ticket to Castle Palooza for just €74 for three days including camping!
The early bird rate will be available for a limited time.
Click here for more deets!
Planning a trip to this years International Oyster & Seafood Festival?
If you book before February 28th you’ll receive 10% off your festival tickets!
Click here for the full schedule.
The Dublin Flea is hitting town this Sunday folks!
It’s happening from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Don’t be late!
Afterwork drinks?
Enjoy €5 cocktails all night at Cafe En Seine.
This offer is available Sunday to Thursday.
For more information phone 01 6774567 or visit the website.
If tripping over spoilt children whilst trawling the aisles of soulless retail parks is currently failing to get you in the festive spirit, might we suggest a visit to the Christmas market at Christ Church Cathedral.
Running every Saturday from now until the 17th, the market takes place in the unique surroundings of the 12th Century Cathedral crypt and features everything from arts and crafts to stalls by up and coming Irish designers.
Calling all weary Christmas Shoppers!
Browns Cafe by Carton House are currently offering a rather savvy afternoon tea which could prove to be the perfect pick me up for tired shoppers during the Christmas rush!
Located in the rather swish environs of Brown Thomas, The Carton House Afternoon Tea is available from 3pm daily and includes a selection of finger sandwiches, a selection of pastries and lashings of clotted cream for a rather reasonable €8.95.
For more information phone (01) 6056666 or visit the website.
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Sharpen those elbows ladies….there’s a pre-loved fashion sale on the horizon!
The Great Rail Sale is hitting Molesworth Hall, on Dawson Street next Saturday May 7th and there’ll be 50 rails, heaving with pre-loved goodies to browse.
Admission is free (Hurrah!) and you’ll find the sale directly behind St Ann’s Church on Dawson Street – two minutes from Grafton Street.
Happy shopping!
Calling all festival fans!
To celebrate extending to a three day event, Boutique Music & Arts Festival Castlepolooza are currently offering a three day festival pass including camping for €59 – hurrah!
This offer is available until 8pm Friday April 29th.
Get your ticket here!
Foodies….prepare to re-joice….Donnybrook fair will be hosting another one of their wildly popular Wine Dinners on January 27th!
Wine importer Simon Tyrrell will guide diners through a selection of wines from some of the most celebrated vineyards along the Northern and Southern Rhône Valleys while D|F’s Head Chef Ben Anderson will create a mouthwatering dish to complement each of these superb wines.
Tickets are €60 each or €100 per couple and are available from The Restaurant at Donnybrook Fair.
For more information phone 01 6144 849
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Still got some gifts to tick off your list?
The Dublin Flea is coming to town this Sunday December 19th from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Expect the usual mix of bric-a-brac and vintage what nots!
Happy shopping!
Roll up roll up…The Dublin Flea is coming to town this Sunday from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Raid the piggy bank and splash out on vintage books, retro interior accessories, vinyl records and collectable bric-a-brac…oh and don’t for get to haggle!
Happy Shopping x
The Dublin Flea is hitting town this Sunday folks!
It’s happening from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Don’t be late!
It’s that time again peeps - The Dublin Flea is coming to town this Sunday July 25th!
Expect the usual mix of bric-a-brac and vintage what nots!
It’s happening at the Co-op in Newmarket, Dublin 8 from 11am until 5pm.
Enjoy!
Eeek if you didn’t get your fill at the Dublin Flea last weekend you’ll be pleased to hear that there will be a pop up flea in Dublin’s city centre this Sunday May 2nd.
It’s happening in the Eircom Carpark off Andrews Lane – just off Exchequer St and will be running from 12pm until 5.30pm ….see you there!
It’s that time of the month again guys!
The Dublin Flea is happening this Sunday April 25th from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
There’ll be vintage clothing,accessories, live music and general thrift!
Happy shopping!
Calling all students!
The fab folks at Awear are holding a lock in of the clothing variety at their Henry Street branch tonight from 6pm to 8pm.
There’ll be 30% off Awears new collections,drinks courtesy of Bulmers Berry make-overs courtesy of GOSH and goodies bags for the first 200 guests to register.
If you fancy heading along simply pop your full name and college details in an email to party@awear.ie.
Enjoy!
Morning peeps…news of a fab new initiative landed in savvy towers this morning……….
Businesses in Howth have launched the new Howth for €20.10 initiative which means for just €20.10 you’ll be able to enjoy amazing deals at a number of top class restaurants, pubs, hotels, day spa’s and golf courses all day every day until December!
Some of the offers available for €20.10 include nine holes of Golf followed by a Steak Sandwich at the DeerPark Hotel, Tapas, glass of wine and tea or coffee for two at Octopussy’s Tapas Bar, a four course set dinner including a glass of house wine at Casa Pasta, two dozen Oysters & two pints of Guinness at Ivan’s Oyster Bar, two Full Breakfasts with tea/coffee & orange juice OR two Chowder with two Pint Guinness from Quay West Café!
Other business taking part in Howth for €20.10 campaign include, Nicky’s Place, Beshoffs, Findlaters , Krugers , The Loft Restaurant , Abbey Tavern , The House restaurant, The King Sitric, Pangaea Day Spa and many others.
Enjoy!
Calling all vintage lovers!
Get yourselves down to Langton’s House Hotel in Kilkenny for ‘Absolute Style at Set’ this Easter Bank holiday weekend.
There’ll be vintage fashion, style talks, a food fair and even a fashion inspired film day!
The event is running from Friday April 2nd to Sunday April 4th.
For more information on all the events visit the Set website.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The fab folks at Re-Dress are back hosting their ever popular Crafternoon tea…perfect if your sick of shopping (say it ain’t so!) or just fancy creating your own designs for a change.
The one day fashion skills course for beginners covers the art of design, pattern drafting, basic alterations and upcycling.
The event is taking place on February 20th and tickets are priced at €80.
For more information email tickets@re-dress.ie.
TSS towers got very excited when we found out about the vintage market and tea party that’s happening on Saturday February 5th in Waterford.
There’ll be clothing stalls selling vintage sunnies, chanel suits, 1980′s sportswear and food stalls selling jams ,chutneys, breads, and cakes.
There’ll also be a jazz due and they’ll be showing old movies….. If they play A Tree Grows in Brooklyn I might hop on the train !
It’s happening from 12noon until 6pm at the Greyfriars Gallery in Waterford City.
Have fun!
It’s that time of the month again peeps – The Dublin Flea will be in town this Sunday January 31st from 11am until 5pm.
Expect to find an eclectic mix of vintage clothes and furniture along with some great live music.
Head for the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8 and don’t be afraid to haggle!
Date for your diary’s Savvy Shoppers!
The Toejam Car Boot Sale is on this Saturday January 23rd from 1pm to 5pm and you can expect the usual mix of vintage finds,accessories and the odd bun or two.
Head for The Bernard Shaw – 11-12 South Richmond Street, Portobello,Dublin 2.
Enjoy!
News just in…….Jamie Coombes, Dior National Make-up Artist will be flying in to share his professional tips and techniques during a personalised make-up lesson exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin on Thursday January 21st and Friday January 22nd.
To book your lesson phone the Dior counter at Brown Thomas on 01 605 6666.
A €50 booking fee applies which will be redeemable against purchases made during the event.
It’s Dublin Flea time peeps!
The Christmas market is happening this Sunday December 20th from 11am until 5pm at the Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8………get there early for the good stuff!
It’s Dublin Flea time peeps!
The Christmas Market is happening this Sunday December 20th from 11am until 5pm at the Coop, Newmarket, Dublin 8………get there early for the good stuff!
We do love a good vintage market here at TSS so we’re pleased to bring you news of Market 4 Style which is taking place this Saturday December 19th in Chambers bar, Cork.
There’ll be free mulled wine, handmade jewellery, vintage handbags,fair-trade fashion, designer clothing and preloved clothing.
Perfect opportunity to tick a few more peeps of the list we think!
You’ll find the market at Chambers Bar, Washington Street, Cork and It’s open from 11am until 6pm – enjoy!
We do love a good vintage market here at TSS so we’re pleased to bring you news of Market 4 Style which is taking place this Saturday December 19th in Chambers bar, Cork.
There’ll be free mulled wine, handmade jewellery, vintage handbags,fair-trade fashion, designer clothing and preloved clothing.
Perfect opportunity to tick a few more peeps off the list we think!
You’ll find the market at Chambers Bar, Washington Street, Cork and It’s open from 11am until 6pm – enjoy!
What do you get when you cross ice and 2 DJ’s………a Silent Disco on Ice, that’s what!
It’s happening every Tuesday until January 17th at the Rds Dublin…and if you prebook your tickets online you’ll get them for €10 – genius!
For more information check out the 7up on ice website.
What do you get when you cross an ice rink and 2 DJ’s………a Silent Disco on Ice, that’s what!
It’s happening every Tuesday until January 17th at the RDS Dublin … pre-book your tickets online you’ll get them for €10 – genius!
For more information check out the 7up on ice website.
One of our favorite car boots sales Toejam is hitting our streets this saturday December 12th from 1pm to 7pm.
Expect pizza from the double decker Pizza Kitchen, Gammy xmas jumpers,Dutch hot tubs and mulled buckfast as well as the usual mix of vintage clothing and accessories.
Head for 11-12 South Richmond Street, Portobello,Dublin 2.
See you there!
Toejam – one of our favourite car boots sales is hitting the streets this Saturday December 12th from 1pm to 7pm.
Alongside the exuberant fancy dress you can expect pizza from the Double Decker Pizza Kitchen, Gammy xmas jumpers, Dutch hot tubs and a few glasses of mulled buckfast – not forgetting the usual mix of vintage clothing and accessories. Entry is free but you will need to bring your voice with you for a bit of friendly haggling.
Head for The Bernard Shaw – 11-12 South Richmond Street, Portobello,Dublin 2.
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Like a bolt from the blue it arrived ….. no ….. not Santa, but the release of next summers tickets for Electric Picnic. The line-up is yet to be announced but I’m thinking of putting a fiver on Jedward being on the main stage at EP 2010 !
If you’ve got the money and can book online early not only do you get tickets without the scramble but you’ll also get them at a discounted rate. We’ll try and get you some freebie’s for soap as soon as we can !
Electric Picnic Tickets / ticketmaster
If mum is still on your “to do” list present wise it might be worth your while to pop along to the Cath Kidston Christmas Shopping event taking place this Thursday December 10th from 9am until 10pm in Dundrum Town Centre.
There’ll be 15% off your shopping all day and some drinks and snacks to enjoy in the evening!
What more could a gal want, ehh??
Those of you who like their shopping with a discount and the personal touch might pop along to the Cath Kidston Christmas Shopping event taking place this Thursday December 10th from 9am until 10pm in Dundrum Town Centre.
There’ll be 15% off your shopping all day and some drinks and snacks to enjoy in the evening!
What more could a gal want, ehh??
Calling all Fran and Jane fans……
There holding a customer evening this Thursday December 3rd from 6pm at their store in Dundrum.
There’ll be wine, cupcakes and lots of special offers available on the evening – we like the sound of this!
You’ll Find the Fran and Jane Store on Level 2, Dundrum Town Centre ,Dublin 14.
For more information phone the store on 01 29 891 79.
Calling all Fran and Jane fans……
They will be holding a customer evening this Thursday December 3rd from 6pm at their store in Dundrum.
You’ll get wine, cupcakes and lots of special offers on all the best Fran and Jane goodies available throughout the evening – we like the sound of this!
You’ll Find the Fran and Jane Store on Level 2, Dundrum Town Centre ,Dublin 14.
For more information phone the store on 01 29 891 79.
Date for your diarys peeps!
The annual twelve days of Christmas Market will be taking place in the Dublin docklands from December 12th to 23rd.
Expect lots of foodie and gift stalls and of course santa!
We’ll be popping along to the Barracuda barbeque stall to sample the roast pork, sausage & potato platters and to Sheridans Cheesemongers for some of the good stuff (cheese that is!).
For more information check out the dublin Docklands website.
Date for your diaries Savvy Shoppers !
The annual twelve days of Christmas Market will be taking place in the Dublin docklands from December 12th to 23rd.
Expect lots of foodie and gift stalls and of course Santa ( although I’m now at an age where I have my doubts ).
We’ll be popping along to the Barracuda Barbie stall to sample the roast pork, sausage & potato platters and to Sheridans Cheesemongers for some of the good stuff (cheese that is!) …. in the event your christmas cheer needs a bit of a kick start I’m sure the hot mulled wine might get things moving.
For more information check out the Dublin Docklands Website.
Dublin Docklands Christmas Market
Foodie event alert……..Harvey Nics Dundrum are hosting a gourmet festive fete this Wednesday December 2nd from 6.30pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to sample a mouth-watering selection of luxurious food and drink, and meet some of harvey’s specialist producers…sounds good to us!
To reserve your complimentary ticket phone 01 2910488.
oh and if you really want to stuff yourself you can always book yourself a table at the post-fate feast taking place in the restaurant afterwards…..enjoy!
Foodie event alert……..Harvey Nics Dundrum are hosting a gourmet festive fete this Wednesday December 2nd from 6.30pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to sample a mouth-watering selection of luxurious food and drink and meet some of Harvey’s specialist producers…sounds good to us!
To reserve your complimentary ticket phone 01 2910488.
oh and if you really want to stuff yourself you can book yourself a table at the post-fete feast taking place in the restaurant afterwards…..enjoy!
If you’ve not been yet The Dublin Flea is a must, you’ll find a healthy mix of good coffee, vintage clothing, live music and general thrift!
It’s happening this Sunday November 29th from 11am until 5pm at the Coop, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
See you there!
If you’ve still not been The Dublin Flea Market is a must!
You’ll find a healthy mix of good coffee, vintage clothing, live music and general thrift – what more could you want?!!
It’s happening this Sunday November 29th from 11am until 5pm at The Coop, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Quirky finds await!
Our “Stuff to do” section has been subjected to lots of tumble weed of late but todays post will change all that because we’ve come across a fab event taking place in Dublin on Tuesday night.
Ok ladies, if you’ve been neglecting your top drawer over the last few months we may have found just the solution!
The geniuses over at re-dress.ie have organised a “sew your own French Knickers” work shop where you’ll learn some new skills as well as how to work french frills!
Tickets are €20 and include all materials, a cocktail and a promise from the girls not to give out if your stitching goes crooked!
The two hour work shop takes place on Tuesday Night (Nov 24th) from 7-9pm in the Pygmalion Bar at The Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2.
To book e-mail tickets@re-dress.ie
See you there!
Ok ladies, if you’ve been neglecting your top drawer over the last few months we may have found just the solution……
The geniuses over at re-dress.ie have organised a “sew your own French Knickers” workshop where you’ll learn some new skills as well as how to work french frills!
Tickets are €20 and include all materials, a cocktail and a promise from the girls not to give out if your stitching goes crooked!
The two hour workshop takes place on Tuesday Night (Nov 24th) from 7-9pm in the Pygmalion Bar at The Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2.
To book e-mail tickets@re-dress.ie
See you there!
Roll up, roll up – The Toejam carboot sale is coming to town this Saturday October 31st…..and it’s fancy dress – how exciting!
There’ll be the usual mix of Vintage clothing, odds & ends, music, cupcakes and a great atmosphere!
Just head for The Bernard Shaw, 11 – 12 South Richmond Street, Portobello, Dublin 2 from 1pm.
Enjoy!
Roll up, roll up – The Toejam Carboot Sale is coming to town this Saturday October 31st…..and it’s fancy dress – how exciting!
There’ll be the usual mix of vintage clothing, odds & ends, music, cupcakes and a great atmosphere!
Just head for The Bernard Shaw, 11 – 12 South Richmond Street, Portobello, Dublin 2 from 1pm.
Enjoy!
Roll up roll up.
The Newmarket Brocante Pre-loved furniture and homeware fair will host it’s first fair this Sunday October 18th.
There’ll be Second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted goodies for your house and garden – need we say more?
It’s all happening at The CO-OP, Newmarket, Dublin 8 from 11am until 5pm.
See you there!
Roll up roll up.
The Newmarket Brocante Pre-loved furniture and homeware fair will host it’s first fair this Sunday October 18th.
There’ll be Second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted goodies for your house and garden – need we say more?
It’s all happening at The CO-OP, Newmarket, Dublin 8 from 11am until 5pm.
See you there!
Movie lovers prepare to rejoice because we’ve found an offer we think you’ll like. Cinema tickets are just €6 when you book online or over the phone with Omniplex until October 23rd! (told you you’d like it).
We loved the Soloist (pictured above) but The Proposal, Pandorum or Away We Go could also be worth a look.
Omniplex have cimema’s nationwide, find you nearest screen here and book your tickets here.
Movie lovers prepare to rejoice because we’ve found an offer we think you’ll like…….cinema tickets are just €6 when you book online or over the phone with Omniplex until October 23rd (told you you’d like it!).
We loved The Soloist (pictured above) but The Proposal, Pandorum and Away We Go are also worth a look.
Omniplex have cinema’s nationwide, find you nearest screen here and book your tickets here.
Ok, so We know it’s been a bit of a fashion focussed day here on TSS but this is one bit of news that just could not wait until tomorrow…….. Urban Outfitters (at Dundrum Town Centre) are having a customer event (and it’s not just for students either!) this Friday October 9th from 5pm until 9pm.
There’ll be a fashion show, goody bags, complimentary drinks and a 20% discount on all stock – we may just explode from excitement!
See you there!
Ok, so we know it’s been a bit of a fashion focussed day here on TSS but this is one bit of news that just could not wait until tomorrow…….. Urban Outfitters (at Dundrum Town Centre) are having a customer event (that’s not just for students!) this Friday October 9th from 5pm until 9pm.
There’ll be a fashion show, goody bags, complimentary drinks and a 20% discount on all stock – we may just explode with excitement!
See you there!
Another one for the savvy students. Topshop would like to invite you to a very special sale taking place tonight (october 6th) and tomorrow night (october 7th) from 7pm until 10pm at Topshop, St Stephens Green, Dublin.
You’ll get…..
To listen to some funky tunes from live DJ’s
To chat to style advisors
A goody bag
and a 20% discount!
Just head for the St Stephens Green Store for 7pm on either night (or both!) to take advantage!
Calling all vintage lovers!
The accidental boutique would like to invite you to their open evening which is taking place tonight from 7pm until 9pm.
They’ll be bubbly, nibbles and (best of all) lots of discounts on all their stock including this fab silk organza and lace ’50s dress.
You’ll find The accidental boutique at 102 Kincora road
Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Have fun!
Calling all vintage lovers!
The Accidental Boutique would like to invite you to their open evening which is taking place tonight Thursday October 1st from 7pm until 9pm.
There’ll be bubbly, nibbles and (best of all) discounts on all their stock including this fab silk organza and lace ’50s dress.
You’ll find The accidental boutique at 102 Kincora road, Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Have fun!
We love a good fashion show here at TSS (and we’ve been having withdrawal symptoms since LFW came to an end) so we were very excited when Lisa from Perk Up Vintage got in touch to let us know about The Loft Market Boutique Fashion Show which is happening next wednesday October 7th at 7pm.
“So where’s the savvy bit?” we hear you cry
Well Lisa also told us that they’ll be knocking 10% off everything on the night so it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up a one off piece of vintage fabulous!……oh and if your feeling frisky the aftershow party is happening in Pygmalion from 10pm.
You’ll find the loft Market in the Powerscourt Centre, Dublin 2.
We love a good fashion show here at TSS (and we’ve been having withdrawal symptoms since LFW came to an end) so we were very excited when Lisa from Perk Up Vintage got in touch to let us know about The Loft Market Boutique Fashion Show which is happening next Wednesday October 7th at 7pm.
“So where’s the savvy bit?” we hear you cry
Well Lisa also told us that they’ll be knocking 10% off everything on the night so it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up a one off piece……oh and if your feeling frisky the aftershow party is happening in Pygmalion from 10pm.
You’ll find The Loft Market in the Powerscourt Centre, Dublin 2.
If you enjoyed last month’s Costelloe + Costelloe customer evening you’ll be pleased to hear that they’re running another event this Thursday October 1st to launch their new AW09 collection. There’ll be a champagne reception as well as 20% off all stock………….Now if thats not an excuse to treat yourself to a new winter hat and scarf i don’t know what is.
The event is taking place at their Chatham St. Branch from 6pm until 8pm.
See you there!
If you enjoyed last month’s Costelloe + Costelloe customer evening you’ll be pleased to hear that they’re running another event this Thursday October 1st to launch their new AW09 collection.
There’ll be a champagne reception as well as 20% off all stock………….Now if thats not an excuse to treat yourself to a new winter hat and scarf I don’t know what is!
The event is taking place at their Chatham St. branch in Dublin from 6pm until 8pm.
See you there!
