Dungarvan Fashion Designer NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

Most of you will have already heard of Suzanne Ferncome, but for those of you who haven't she is possibly one of the most creatively talented young people from Dungarvan at the moment!

 



Suzanne Ferncome with one of her pieces that picked her up a prestigious 'Diet Coke Design award' 2012.

 

Suzanne (26) is a former student of Limerick College of Art & Design, and following picking up a 'Diet Coke Design Award' last year, she has recently spent time studying at the renowned London College of Fashion.

 

As an intern with International fashion designer 'Jantaminiau', Suzanne worked on pieces that were worn by none other than Lady Gaga, and has had top model Helana Christensen showcasing one of her pieces at London Fashion week after being awarded a 'Triumph Inspirational Award'.......so yes she's a pretty talented young lady!

 

Suzanne's piece 'If I Were a Boy', winner of a 'Triumph Insirational Award 2010', modelled by Helena Christensen.


Suzanne is currently involved in a competition running on Facebook to have her collection 'Lightness of Being' showcased at Las Vegas Fashion Week 2014. Currently sitting in 3rd place behind designers from the USA & Mexico, we're asking for your help to get Suzanne into poll position!

All you need you to do is click on the link below and vote...simple!

http://www.talenthouse.com/creativeinvites/preview/a656a46b7521171a18620d8cc51d818b/3718

Former Waterford Rose of Tralee Lorna Ferncome, wearing one of her sister Suzanne's creations at the Rose of Tralee 2012. This dress went on to be auctioned with all  proceeds donated to 'IDK' (Irish Deaf Kids).

 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE share this through as many means possible, this would be an amazing opportunity for such a talented young designer to get exposure of this kind...so let's get voting, liking & sharing with your friends, friends of friends, friends of friends of friends...ok you get it right?

 

 

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(Images courtesy of www.ifitshipitshere.wordpress.com, www.fashionfrillsandbaileysthrills.wordpress.com & www.idk.ie)

Coats, Coats, Coats...

That Autumn chill has arrived, and after the summer we had who are we to complain? Autumn/Winter is without doubt my favourite time of the year to dress...I love layering, accessorising with hats, scarves & leather gloves ... and not having to worry about tans and toes!

In the colder weather investing in a good pair of skinny jeans/jeggings, a nice pair of boots and a good coat will have most of your trips out & about town pretty much sorted...so a good coat really is an investment piece for your wardrobe this Winter.

During the week I popped into some of our fab little boutiques and fashion retailers around Dungarvan with camera in tow and here's what I came across...

I definetly recommend investing in one of these shorter options for the autumn. They can be thrown over jeans, a tee & pair of flats or dressed up at night with a pair of heels, also look great over a dress! The teal option option from Venture also comes in a Cream and Grey, and I loved the red option from Signet as the main body of the jacket was a comfy fabric with leather sleeves.

Fell in love with this navy Chanel style jacket from Signet with leather detail, and burgundy is a huge colour this Autumn/Winter with this option from Benetton also available in Black. 

I've seen this burgundy option from Bella on and the cape detail on top is super flattering, also comes in Black. And I must say I was pleasantly surprised at the price tag on this navy option from Signet....looks so much more expensive than €89.95 (hope I took down the price right lol)!!

The full length quilted coat from Bella is a steal at only €39.95 and also comes in Navy & Black...it's definitely an option for those of you who dedicate your Saturday mornings to the sidelines of local soccer/GAA fields ;) And you cannot, I repeat cannot beat a good, warm Parka coat like this one from New Look.

There really are some great options in coats at really competitive prices right here in Dungarvan, hope this encourages you to have a look around whilst in town over the weekend and buy locally ;)

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New Look Dungarvan's ...New Look!

Hard core New Look fans queued in the rain earlier this morning to be one of the first one hundred customers through the door to get their hands on a goody bag! Once inside there were lots of oooh's and ahhhh's as everyone checked out the amazing facelift the store has undergone!



New Look fans queuing in the rain this morning to get a glimpse of the store.



Store manager Ann-Marie Kelly cuts the ribbon to officially launch the store's new look.



With the retail head on me I was in love with the visual merchandising throughout the store, everything from the windows to the product handling across each department...you could have been in their flagship store in the Jervis Shopping Centre...huge well done to all the team! 

My highlight was the FOOTWEAR department....oh how I long to get back into heels! Some of the autumn/winter styles in store are nothing but amazing, and so competitively priced! 

I want to paint this quotation on my bedroom wall!!

Amazing choice of Jewellery, bags and accessories downstairs!

Some of the stylish early birds checking out the amazing Autumn/Winter stock in store this morning!

On a more serious note, with many UK retailers downsizing their Irish operations (B&Q, Homebase & Marks and Spencer to name but a few), isn't it great to see New Look investing money into a store in our little town? The store looks amazing and if the queue's at the tills (upstairs and downstairs) were anything to go by, it's money well invested by the company and the girls have a very busy weekend ahead of them!

Do pop in for a look over the weekend, hope you enjoyed my preview :)

xx
 

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Vinylux Nails from Olivere's

From the makers of Shellac Polish has come a range called CND Vinylux...a polish that is said to last up to seven days without chipping and unlike it's shellac counterpart you can remove the polish yourself from home without the need to get it professionally removed!

Now Nail Polish and I have always had a rocky relationship...no matter how careful I am I'll have a chipped nail within 24 hours, and so I said I'd check out how good this Vinylux polish really is!

I popped into Olivere's on Friday evening and although she gave me a choice of a few summer colours, I chose this fab 'Dark Lava' colour...I love, love, love Autumn colours!! 

Here's a pic I took of my nails Friday evening, and you can see that as of this morning they are still PERFECT!!!

 

 

To say I'm delighted with my nails would be an understatement...they even got a compliment from the hubby!! And to top it off, the girls in Olivere's are doing Vinylux nails for the month of September for only €15! 

 

Some of the colours available in the Vinylux Range...really want to try the grey!

 

                 

To book this great offer, contact Olivere's on 058-45222.

New Second Hand/Vintage Shop

Yesterday I paid a visit to Dungarvan's newest business venture, a second hand/vintage shop aptly named 'Dress To Impress'. Friends Karen Whelan and Kay McCarthy chose a small intimate setting at 31 Mary Street to begin their new adventure, and I must agree there is definitely a demand for this kind of shop in the town!

 

Not only can you pick up fashion at a fraction of it's original cost, but 'Dress To Impress' also allows you to make money from items you might have gathering dust in the back of your wardrobe!

It's simple, the girls will take up to 10 items of clothing, footwear or accessories (in very good condition), agree a selling price with you and if the item sells within six weeks you get up to 50% of the sale...happy days!

 Dresses from 'Dress To Impress', all between €30 and €45...a fraction of their original cost!

 

Come on girls, you all have pieces gathering dust at the back of your wardrobes...the more of us that give pieces to the girls, the more interesting it will be for everyone. I can certainly think of one or two local girls who I would love to hear are after dropping some pieces in.

 

LOVE the boots on bottom right of pic!! 

The very best of luck to Karen and Kay, it's great to see new business opening in the town amidst the typical doom & gloom that's too often associated with retail.

I already have some dresses in mind that could do with a new home...



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Xxx

20% off at Carraig Donn

Fastest year ever...I really can't believe that Carraig Donn have been trading in their larger unit in Dungarvan Shopping Centre for one year now!!

 

To celebrate the occasion they are offering all of their fabulous customer 20% off all full price fashion, jewellery and gifting this weekend. 

Take a peek at some of the pieces that caught my eye earlier today...

Love the high collar on this gorgeous teal lace midi dress €69.95

Team this Vila waterfall jacket (€39.95) with a pair of skinny jeans and ankle boots! 

This leather look dress (€79.95) is bang on trend for A/W, and that panelling is sure to flatter.

Love these waterfall fronted jackets, this black & white option is also €39.95, and the PU leather top underneath €26.95.

 

This gorgeous piece is from the 'Cream' label is €139.95...but don't forget 20% off this weekend!!

 

And finally a must have piece for this Autumn, there are only a few of this jacket left @ €69.95

Remember there's 20% off all of the above prices this weekend only so there really is no better time to start thinking of that Autumn/Winter wardrobe! And I haven't even touched upon the fabulous home and gifting range available in store....enjoy!!