Penneys/ Primark Spring/Summer 2010

Having seen the amount of traffic my blog got due to my previous AW 09 Penneys/ Primark post, I thought I'd check out the spring/ summer 2010 collection and blog on same :) I must admit, it's something I regularly google myself as I always always always hit Penneys when shopping :) :) :) Can't beat the bargains!!!

It is with great sadness that I must report that there is feck all out there re SS 2010 for Penneys :( Except for lingerie and some swimwear... I have to admit that I have been checking out the swimwear ince Christmas Eve (yes, that's right folks, they put out the swimwear on Christmas Eve in Penneys of Henry St, Dublin!!!).

I promise to keep checking and reporting back - if needs must I'll snap a few pics in-store myself :) :) :) :)

Here's a sneaky peek at some of my favs (loving the bling)...

Happy 2010

OMG where has the time gone!!! I can’t believe it’s been soooooooooo long since I was last on here!!! I won’t go into the gory details but I’m back now :)

Since my last post (still can’t believe that was Sept 09!) I’ve been out and about (shopping of course) and making the odd item :)

My New Years Resolutions include:

Blogging at least once a week

Spending less (per item, not overall! These babies a snip at only €70)

Take better care of my skin

Fabulous totally natural skincare range with great prices!

Getting out and about more

(via public transport of course and spending even less per item)

Kildare Village - discount designer shopping

Deja-Vu, Waterford

These snazzy shoes were retailling at only €230!

Also on the list:

Get a decent camera and a few lessons and take some pics of some of the quirky things I’ve been making :)

Check out the excellent blogs I've come across since joinging (I've already updated the links/ads to other blogs, leave me a comment and your blog address if you'd like me to post your link/ad too!)

Craft Demonstrations at Hickey's, Henry St, Dublin!

Hickeys on Henry Street, Dublin 1 have craft demonstrations planned as follows:

Wed 16/09/09 - Session on beaded embroidery

Wed 30/09/09 - How to make a "Trick or Treat" bag for Hallowe'en

Wed 28/10/09 - Demonstration in Christmas Craft

Wed 11/11/09 - Demonstration in Christmas Craft

Wed 02/12/09 - Learn how to make a Vintage Bag

All take place at both 11:00hrs and 12:00hrs on each date listed. I'll be applying for leave from work to attend :)

Jimmy Choo meets Donegal Tweed!

Check these babies out!!!

Jimmy Choo has teamed up with Donegal Tweed to create these fab fab fab boots, which are available exclusively to Brown Thomas.

I could see both of these beuaties taking pride of place in my autumn/ winter wardrobe and even better is the fact that 25% of the proceeds of each sale will go to Irish Autism Action !

The Twillen €795

The Breidin €825

That's brightened up my day!

Well I've been away for some time now thanks to my "lovely" sinus :(

Seeing that I got a mention on the front page of www.craftycrafty.tv has brightened up my evening though!!! :):):)

Make your own Zip Corsage!

Many high street shops are currently selling them at approximately €15 a pop! Well now you can make your own for only the price of two zips!

*Unzip the zips and cut the fastenings off so that you have four pieces.

*Coil one piece around itself to form a tight spiral.

*Secure the outside end to the other layers with a few stitches.

*Take another piece and concertina it to form loops. Loop the end round so that it finishes in a circle and stitch through the layers to hold in place.

*Repeat with the other pieces then stitch them all together to form a rosette.

*Stitch the coiled zip in the centre as shown.

*Sew a safety pin or brooch fastening on to the back and use to vamp up a handbag, a headband, or anything you fancy!