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Tiara-ra-riot

Post by C.M. I know, I know, tiara tishmarmra. There’s little chance of any of us donning a diamond encrusted mini-crown, bar perhaps at a children’s birthday party, hen night or fancy dress. Even Vicky B has gone off the idea – can you imagine La Beckham now even considering the gaudy look she preferred […]

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Big Bad Wolf

Post by C.M. I’m going to talk about Love/Hate. Not the show that has everyone raging about a dead cat and a real-life Garda playing a pretend Garda, but the fashion community’s love/hate relationship with the contentious subject of fur. If you dare walk around in real fur these days chances are you’re going to […]

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Two Shoes Good

Post by T.M. Have you ever walked past a bargain because you weren’t entirely sure about it (even though it’s a BARGAIN for God’s sake) only to return to find it gone when you’ve finally made up your mind? Well that recently did not happen to me! There are two shops named ‘Siopaella’ in Temple […]

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Hand me Up! Hand-me-Down!

Post by C.M. Hey, you know when you’re around three years old, and you’re given your cousin’s old tracksuit, and you don’t want to wear it – not because it’s a hand-me-down, but because you don’t quite understand the concept, and you’re afraid said cousin will want said tracksuit back? Because you recognize the tracksuit […]

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The Dressing Up Box

Post by C.M. Unlike most everything else I’ve tried my hand at, I am loathe to admit that I’m not very good at shopping. Before you protest “Country Mouse! I’m sure you always look the very epitome of chic, don’t let a little panic-sweat-patches induced by being surrounded by crazy eyed bargain hunters get you […]

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