Dotty about Dunnes…. July 24, 2010

I am a major fan of Dunnes-I think they are as cheap as Penny’s but find the clothes are much better quality. I also love that they do other lines, such as Savida and Gallery that are slightly more expensive that their main line but the clothes are stylish and really great quality. Their Savida line is a particular favourite of mine.

I have noticed that Dorothy Perkins and Dunnes sometimes stock the exact same items-I was in Dorothy Perkins recently and saw a really cute sundress with butterflies on it, for around the 60 euro mark .That was a little too much for me to pay, at the time but I thought to myself that I would wait till it came down in their sale. A week later, I saw the exact same dress for 35 euro in Dunnes! This isn’t the first time that I’ve see the exact same items in both stores, with Dunnes always being much cheaper than Dorothy Perkins. So if you like shopping in Dorothy Perkins, have a look in Dunnes Stores to see if they have an item you like for a cheaper price before buying .

Anyway……I was out shopping early this morning and nabbed myself this lovely cropped cardi in Dunnes Stores.  I had just nipped in looking for one specific item (which I didn’t end up getting as they didn’t have it), and was on my way out the door when this cardigan caught me eye on the Savida sale rale. I went over for a look, and found that it was only left in one size (mine ) and was reduced from 25 euro to 5 euro.  

It is a lovely knitted cream cropped cardigan with cute navy polka dots all over. It has elbow length sleeves with ruching on them also. It is great quality, and would look fantastic with a dark pair of jeans, and a plain navy or white tee underneath. It was such a bargain-especially as I know I am going to wear it loads.

Prints Charming July 11, 2010

I really like prints at the moment, but it can be really hard to find a flattering print that won’t dominate you. I got an email from Dorothy Perkins in my inbox (I sign up for lots of online shop newsletters, in order to find out about sales and get discount codes) and fell in love with these beauties……

I really like this floral twist bandau top-the print has a vintage-y feel about it which I love, and isn’t too big. The top is £12.00 (god knows what the instore price will be though), which seems reasonable. This top would be great day-time look if paired with a cardigan over it, or at night when worn on its own with the right accessories.

I also like the black swallow print on this top-which again could be worn during the day or at night-time. This top is also £12.00.

I haven’t bought these online, as I prefer to try things on before buying them and don’t want to waste time and money returning them if I didn’t like them. I will however, be on the look-out for them instore. I would greatly appreciate if anyone spots them instore and is kind enough to let me know.

Do you like prints??? What prints do you love/hate? Personally, I abhor animal prints!!!