 Arnotts may have closed the Arnotts Project store in Jervis St shopping centre (sniff) but all is not lost.
New Look are taking over the top two floors of the store and, to lift the spirits of savvy shoppers who will most certainly miss this store, Arnotts have rolled out their new spring/summer 2010 collection in their Henry St flagship store.
And to smooth over the failure of the Project, they've added lots of new labels.
 Desigual (pictured above) have a new rich colour, pattern and shape collection of bright print skirts, stylish and edgy shorts, perfect summer dresses that will definitely spill safely into evening wear.
BCBG MaxAzaria label's sister BCBG Generation is all yours this season and, if you haven't already seen the graphic floral prints from the LA label laundry by Shelli Segal in the window, then you're in for a bright treat.Kate Moss for Longchamps
Kate Moss's handbag collection for french company Longchamp are bound to knock a few heads off the Irish fashionistas where you can pick up the absolutely fabulous signature 'Glastonbury' (€450).
This range, starting at €200 reaches €750 for a tan travel bag and up to €990 for the fantabulous limited edition zebra-print bag, all of which are exclusivly available from Arnotts now.
Mother's Day at Arnotts: March 11 - 14This is day out for Mother and daughter. What better way to benefit from Mother's Day yourself too. Mother and Daughter fashion shows at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on Saturday afternoon, March 13.
Get a free portrait of the two of you to take home, when you book a make-over for your mum at their beauty counters.
The pop-up photography studio will be set up for all Mothers and daughters in the new Beauty hall from 10 to 5pm on the day.
Or perhaps book a complimentary appointment with Clara Halpin, Head of Personal Shopping at Arnotts so your Mum can learn more about her own style under Clara’s expert eye?
If you want to take a break from shopping, you can indulge in the tempting cupcakes in the Studio Café on the 3rd floor. On your way up to the cafe you can always fit in a sneak peak at their 2nd floor collections (pictured above).
Happy Mother's Day! 
Think you could be the next Nicola Formichetti or Rachel
Zoe?
If you've ever considered trying your hand at styling but haven't a clue where
to start, we've found just the workshop for you.
There's a lot more to styling than glamour, fashion shows and socializing with
celebrities. It's a cut-throat industry and it takes dedication, hard work and
know-how to succeed. This is why D-Light Studios are holding a one-day
styling workshop next Saturday March 13.
The workshop will be hosted by one of Ireland's hottest styling talents; Roxanne Parker. Roxanne is the style critic for Social and Personal magazine and
her work has graced the pages of publications such as Prudence, Image, Life
and Irish Tatler. She also writes for the Irish Independent and is a
regular guest on Expose, The Afternoon Show and Ireland AM.
This one-day workshop is a wonderful opportunity to get inside information on
the fashion industry and the highly skilled realms of commercial styling.
You'll learn about the business of styling, the difference between fashion and
commercial styling, trend prediction, personal shopping, test shoots, creating
mood boards for magazine shoots and how to approach clients for work.
For details, or to book a place on the workshop, contact the studio manager at
086 023 3247 or email aoife@d-lightstudios.com
Date: Sat 13th March
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: €90   Is it just us or does it feel like it was only yesterday that Dundrum Town Centre first opened its doors?
Well, apparently it was all of five years ago that over 5,000 eager shoppers queued to be the first ones into our largest shopping centre. Since then over 70 million people have visited the consumer haven which has won no less than 30 national and international awards since its opening on March 3 2005.
Not ones to leave such an occasion pass quietly, House of Fraser will mark their 5th birthday, and the forthcoming
release of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, with a host of
exclusive themed events throughout the store.
From 6-9pm on Thursday the 4 March there will be 20% off across the
entire store and, on the Homewares floor, a Mad Hatter’s tea party will be hosted by renowned pastry chef Louise Lennox.
There will also be fashion
shows, visiting make-up artists and
refreshments throughout the evening.
International artist Graham Knuttel will be
in–store to launch and sign his new limited edition Black rum range
for Tipperary Crystal and his exclusive
Alice in Wonderland inspired one off painting will be auctioned off on the evening with all funds going towards the
Irish Hospice Foundation. 
These cute themed tees will be on sale from Miss Selfridge on the night
Wedgewood's new and exclusive Queen of Hearts collection will be also available
Other highlights on the night include:
- A Mad Hatter Hat workshop with in-store stylists on the Accessories floor
- Nicholas Mosse hand painted heart
decorations will be
available to purchase to commemorate the birthday celebrations
- A Mad Hatter cake baked by Louise
Lennox will be
raffled on the night
- Coveted pieces from jewellery designer Tom Binn's new 35 piece range of Alice
in Wonderland jewellery for Disney Couture will be available to buy
- Mulberry will be hosting a champagne reception with Mulberry canvas bags on sale
- Swarovski's range of Alice in Wonderland themed jewellery will be available to purchase
- Ken Boylan, make-up artist for Off the Rails, will be holding make-up masterclasses
- Lots of great prizes will be up for grabs on the evening including Most Inspired Outfit which will be judged by Bairbre Power, Fashion editor of The Irish Independent
We rather fancy luxury afternoon tea for two at the Westin which is up for grabs
It seems everyone has gone Alice in
Wonderland crazy in advance of the release of Tim Burton's 3D remake.
If only Johnny Depp was making an appearance.....
Click here to watch the trailer  It’s that time of year again when pretty pastels, floaty dresses and cute shorts start to appear in the shops, calling to us as we hurry past all wrapped up in our chunky, winter layers.
While winter dressing definitely has its charms, the novelty eventually wears off leaving us longing for the temperatures to rise so that we can ditch the woolies and the heavy winter coat.
Enter Awear.
The shop has just launched their spring/summer collection which is inspired by retro Americana and full of pretty dresses, neutral colour palettes, floral prints, fringing, ruffle minis and denim, lots of denim.  According to Awear’s Wendy Duggan, denim is the biggest trend
for the summer.
Our favourite way to introduce a little bit of denim
into your look is with the denim shirt. Celebs such as Alexa Chung and
the Olsens have already been spotted in what looks set to be a wardrobe
essential this season.
Layer it over a pretty dress to take you through
the spring to summer transition or, for the more daring, team with
another of this season’s must have items – leather shorts. Awear have this
great version which, at €28, won’t break the bank.
 The ever stylish Miss Chung in a faded denim shirt.
The rolled up sleeves add just the right amount of nonchalence to her look. 
Awear also have this vintage inspired denim jacket which is one of the most versatile items you could invest in this summer (though in fairness, at €30 it's not exactly an investment). Team with a little neckscarf as a nod to the 1950s or dress it down with a check shirt for a touch of rodeo chic.
Now all we need is for the sun to hurry up and show its face again.... Floral and denim dress €40
Awear have also just announced that they will be stocking make-up brand Gosh in twenty one stores nationwide from February 15. Prices range from €7 to €19.
We're loving their nail polish in delicious candy shades.  Click here to check out AWear's website. Another Pop-up shop! - No, not on the landing strip of Weston Airport (as seen at the weekend by Danish designers of denim label 'Once') - check it out hereNope. For one weekend only, in Temple Bar, The Original Print Gallery are holding a Pop-up sale of really cool, modern prints made by the gallery's 50 artists. That's a lot of different styles!  This is a banging good chance to pick up some really special original artworks from the best of Irish and International printmakers with many of the artists giving up to 50% off the regular price of their works - so take advantage!  Kate Betts, It’s Brown and Hildegard, FlightYou can expect a large selection of etchings, drawings, paintings – framed and unframed going for exceptional value. Could be a good chance to get your other half a lasting Valentine's gift!? Or for your own wall at home or in the office. Have a sneak peak of some of the work, www.originalprint.wordpress.com which you can reserve on-line before they go on sale to the general public next weekend. 
Marc Reilly, 20 and Joanna Kidney, Fragments XIDon't miss it The Original Print Gallery are holding the sale in a
different venue in Smock Alley Court, Cows Lane, Temple Bar. Pop-up opening times:Friday, February 12th – 12pm to 7pm Saturday, February 13th – 11am to 7pm Sunday, February 14th – 11am to 7pm See ya there! Login to Add Comment
Sad news shoppers.
After three years of fashion filled, concept driven fun, Circus Store
in the Powerscourt Centre will be closing its doors for the last time
on Sunday the 7th of February.
While this news brings a tear to our eyes, we can’t help but find
ourselves somewhat consoled by the fact that the store is having a huge
sale with 60% off all stock until Sunday 7th Feb at 5 p.m.
That means 60% off labels such as b Store, Eley Kishimoto, Henrik Vibskov, Poltock & Walsh, KTZ and Carin Wester. Nice!
There’s also two €10 rails, vintage shoes and sunglasses for €5 and all
denim is €50.
So, without further a do, get yourself down to Circus to
say hello, and goodbye.  Powerscourt Townhouse
59 South William Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
+353 1 6724736
Click here to check out Circus’ website.
 Login to Add Comment It’s couture week and we’ve been busy swooning over the delightful and delicious collections fresh from Paris. Check out the Christian Dior collection above - the fine fabric, the excessive embellishment, the intricate details, the mouth-watering colour palettes....if only it wasn’t just a TAD out of our budget.
Like most Irish cailins, we love a good bargain from Penneys but sometimes a budget dress just won’t cut it. If, like us, you occasionally find yourself drooling over designers and lusting after labels but haven’t a hope of affording them we may have the perfect solution: Covet on the second floor of the Powerscourt Town Centre, South William Street offers you the opportunity to rent the dress of your dreams for a mere fraction of the retail price.
The collection features fashion and accessories from the worlds leading designers, up and coming talent and exquisite vintage collectibles.
Indulgent and practical, we likey!
Covet's opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
For more information or to book a private appointment phone 01-6799313 or click here to check out Covet's website.
Isn't it well for some? Kylie Minogue in the front row at Christian Dior. 
Anne Hathaway at Armani Prive (probably laughing coz she knows the designer will send her publicist any of the dresses she fancies to wear for free!) One of the gorgeous guna at Armani Prive. (Well, a girl can dream! In the mean-time we're rather happy with our discovery of Covet!)  It's cheap as chips time! Fancy picking up a quality print by an Irish artist in a deal that won't break the bank? Last night we were in town at the launch of new print exhibition at the uber-hip Circus store in Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin.
Circus store in Powerscourt is a hip fashion and art boutique run
by young Irish talent.
The Cheap As Chips launch yesterday evening was
the second one of its kind where trendy young folk sup free beers and
talk 'projects'.
This is a mixed media exhibition featuring 23 artists and will run until the
end of January 2010. All artwork will be on sale in Circus Store for a
maximum price of €99.99.
The prints on show vary in price from €3.03 for a cassette tape in a printed box with recordings of telephone answering messages, to high quality laser prints of architectural drawings for up to €99. Also included are three small sci-fi paintings by graffiti artist turned fine artist Jor. See Jor paintings here
You really must pop over to Circus and see this one for yourself. Not only for the prints on show but for the fabulous collection of stylish and unique fashion.
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