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  • #9332
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    From House of Fraser. Reduced from £45 to £30.

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  • #9333
    cee_jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭cee_jay


    From Chi Chi London - have a fairly dressy hen night out coming up so hoping this suits.

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  • #9334
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    cee_jay wrote: »
    From Chi Chi London - have a fairly dressy hen night out coming up so hoping this suits.

    Would love to know about the quality and sizing of this dress when you get it! Thinking I'll get one from them for my brother's wedding, they have beautiful dresses.


  • #9335
    Larianne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Twee. wrote: »
    Would love to know about the quality and sizing of this dress when you get it! Thinking I'll get one from them for my brother's wedding, they have beautiful dresses.

    I've bought from them and the quality wasn't great. Sent it back. There was no problems with refunds though. So I'd say try and return if needed. Different dresses could be of different quality.


  • #9336
    Michellenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    Larianne wrote: »
    I've bought from them and the quality wasn't great. Sent it back. There was no problems with refunds though. So I'd say try and return if needed. Different dresses could be of different quality.

    Same for me. I ordered through Asos so there was no issue returning them. Quality wasn't awful but considering the dress was €100+ it wasn't really up to scratch. I found sizing to be quite small and there was literally no room in the bust at all. I don't have a particularly large chest but the dress I bought could only have fitted an a-cup or a very small b.


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  • #9337
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,441 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    Michellenman wrote: »
    Same for me. I ordered through Asos so there was no issue returning them. Quality wasn't awful but considering the dress was €100+ it wasn't really up to scratch. I found sizing to be quite small and there was literally no room in the bust at all. I don't have a particularly large chest but the dress I bought could only have fitted an a-cup or a very small b.

    Funny, when I bought a Chi Chi dress the bust was too big for my B cup breasts! Made me look huge.


  • #9338
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    New from Suit Supply:

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    Got it yesterday, and it's fantastic. Looks as good as it does in the picture. :)

    Pretty Green jeans:

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    Haven't worn Pretty Green jeans yet; I wanted to find an alternative to my usual Diesel Larkee so hopefully these'll be good.


  • #9339
    cee_jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭cee_jay


    Twee. wrote: »
    Would love to know about the quality and sizing of this dress when you get it! Thinking I'll get one from them for my brother's wedding, they have beautiful dresses.

    Not overly happy with the quality. The dress also has an in built bra, which makes me look quite flat on top. So think this will be going back.


  • #9340
    barleybooley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    Asos, €15.49,

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  • #9341
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,662 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    I'm disappointed to hear the poor feedback about Chi Chi London. I've had my eye on several of their dresses for a long time :(


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  • #9342
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,201 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    Wow I find the Zara website impossible to navigate!
    Got a pair of light grey skinny mid rise jeans/trousers today, lovely soft fabric. Looking forward to wearing them when/if the weather improves.
    Also got his sweater, nice cotton/linen/wool blend http://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/knitwear/sweaters/asymmetric-hem-sweater-c401012p3268514.html
    Aaaand a Lennon Courtney dress from Dunnes, can't find a pic but it's a very fitted off the shoulder pencil dress, black with pink contrast on the inside so it appears very dark burgundy. Bargain of the day, €20 reduced from €119!


  • #9343
    PinkLemonade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 768 ✭✭✭PinkLemonade


    Faith wrote: »
    I'm disappointed to hear the poor feedback about Chi Chi London. I've had my eye on several of their dresses for a long time :(

    I bought one few months back, I thought the quality was the same as any high street shop for the same price (oasis,river island etc ), I like the built in bra as you couldn't wear straps with the net neckline so it was needed. There was far too much netting but I just cut that out.

    I bought a second one and I'm returning it, mainly my fault for not picking a colour that would suit.

    I wore the first one to a wedding and got a lot of compliments, which I don't usually get, so I'm very happy with it.


  • #9344
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Picked this up today in Kildare Village, down to 40e, pure silk.

    Have a wedding coming up :) Mine is more bottle green, but the shape is amazing.

    https://www.lyst.co.uk/clothing/allsaints-halcyon-aven-dress/


  • #9345
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    Picked up these in Penneys recently, all reduced.

    PJ cami top - €1 - got two more in baby pink with anchor signs on them, €1 each.

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    Matching navy bottoms for €2.50. Really lovely light jersey loose fitting material, thought they be nice for the summer.

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    A blouse very similar to this for €5

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    Got a top similar to this but mine isn't cropped and its Khaki

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    Both blouses are apparently a size 6 according to the tags but they definitely not a 6, I'm a 10 and they fit perfect, no way would I get into a 6, not a fear of it.

    These boots for €7

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    This blouse in a terracotta/burnt orange colour for €5, its beautiful, its a rose gold zip/buttons.

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  • #9346
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,441 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    Which Penney's SB? I might go searching for tops myself!


  • #9347
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »
    Which Penney's SB? I might go searching for tops myself!
    PM'd you :)


  • #9348
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    cee_jay wrote: »
    Not overly happy with the quality. The dress also has an in built bra, which makes me look quite flat on top. So think this will be going back.

    Aw what a pity! Appreciate you getting back to me!


  • #9349
    SB_Part2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,951 ✭✭✭SB_Part2


    Ordered this for a wedding I'm going to from Rare London. I'm not sure if it's wedding appropriate, though.
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  • #9350
    Blingy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭Blingy


    SB_Part2 wrote: »
    Ordered this for a wedding I'm going to from

    It's gorgeous. In my opinion definitely wedding appropriate.
    Unless you are wearing a full length white/ivory/off white dress then everything is wedding appropriate (IMO)
    At my wedding I couldn't tell you what people were wearing and it certainly wasn't a concern of mine. too much going on on the day to be worried about that.


  • #9351
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    Got these yesterday, in Boylan's in Hibernian Way.

    €150 reduced from €285, so I was quite pleased with that!

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  • #9352
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,201 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    Probably not worth its own thread but I've been wondering, do any of the Irish TK Maxx stores have a 'gold label' (high-end designer) section? I've heard about it from various sources but never seen it!


  • #9353
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    dee_mc wrote: »
    Probably not worth its own thread but I've been wondering, do any of the Irish TK Maxx stores have a 'gold label' (high-end designer) section? I've heard about it from various sources but never seen it!

    Stephens Green does, they have loads of Moschino in at the moment, also saw some Missoni, have seen D&G, Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein before.


  • #9354
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,441 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    dee_mc wrote: »
    Probably not worth its own thread but I've been wondering, do any of the Irish TK Maxx stores have a 'gold label' (high-end designer) section? I've heard about it from various sources but never seen it!

    Yes most, if not all, do. I've never been able to afford to even look at the prices though so couldn't tell you what the value is like.


  • #9355
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,201 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    Lovely, thanks. I've only really seen Calvin Klein bits before and most of it is diffusion line stuff which I wouldn't consider high end. I will have to look closer next time I'm in store, but I'll probably regret it as I won't be able to afford most of it!


  • #9356
    Sinister Kid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,504 ✭✭✭Sinister Kid


    Carraicmines does too.


  • #9357
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    dee_mc wrote: »
    Lovely, thanks. I've only really seen Calvin Klein bits before and most of it is diffusion line stuff which I wouldn't consider high end. I will have to look closer next time I'm in store, but I'll probably regret it as I won't be able to afford most of it!

    It's in its own rail, won't be mixed in. The Calvin Klein things I saw seemed proper label, as opposed to CK or CK Jeans etc. Good selection of sunnies in too! Had to tear myself away from pair of Raybans on Thursday :pac:


  • #9358
    j.l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭j.l


    StripedBoxers wrote: »
    PM'd you :)

    Could you PM me too StripedBoxers? Thank you!


  • #9359
    The Cool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭The Cool


    The TK Maxx thing - is it usually in a specific section? I've never spotted it in the women's section. I once found an amazing Calvin Klein suit for the OH in the middle of the men's wear in Blanchardstown, for €99 but I don't usually see women's high end stuff, except maybe sunglasses.


  • #9360
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,441 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    Yea, they're on a different section of rails in the same way that the mod box (?) section is. They're right by the entrance in Stephen's Green and I think they're at the front on the left in Carrickmines AFAIK.


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  • #9361
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Augeo wrote: »
    I'm after buying another pair of shoes, couple of weeks ago I got these...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=94501768&postcount=8915

    When I bought them I was actually looking for a more casual pair of brogues to replace a pair I got in Next about 2/3 years ago that are still in service and in really good condition but ........ anyway I'm after ordering these just now...

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    http://www.johnwhiteshoes.com/shop/impregnable/balmoral-tan-calf/

    Am after ordering them for a shoe shop in Birmingham, on clearance, the last size 10s they have, £100 delivered to the door, just under €140.

    Bought another pair of brogues, still needed to replace my Next ones after buying the boots (Next ones are still great to be fair, albeit a few years old but I wanted a good pair for occasions where an element of smartness is required).

    Was thinking about these Barkers for a while as I had a €150 BT voucher, the mid season sale got me over the line....€215 is very good for these, wouldn't beat that anywhere even with the weaker UK pound of late.

    http://www.brownthomas.com/shoes/grant-wing-cap-derby-shoes/invt/878x10004x3794033109

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    There's a decent piece of rubber where the heel is prone to wear so I'd expect them to not need a cobbler for years and years as I won't be walking much in them regardless of how often I wear them.


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