Mi Moneda at Ciaran O'Flynn's

So what's at the top of my Christmas wish list this year...a Mi Moneda! I've spent the last few months humming and hawing over which colour combination to choose, what length of chain would work best with various outfits, and then of course which one of the hundreds of coins to choose from...but that's the beauty of Mi Moneda...versatility! Also, if it's good enough for Halle Berry, Rhianna, Kendall Jenner and our very own Roz Purcell then it's sure as hell good enough for me! 

Pic courtesy of Mi Moneda UK/Ireland's Facebook page

 

What's even better is the range is available right here on our doorstep at Ciaran O'Flynn Jewellers. Now there are quite a few places around Dungarvan where I've grown to expect great customer service, and the girls in here never disappoint...they went to great trouble to order in earrings for my bridesmaids when I ordered my wedding rings (what seems like an age ago!), but it's those little things that stick to mind. 

 

The Mi Moneda Collection available at Ciaran O'Flynn Jewellers .

 

The chain and coin holder elements are available in a choice of gold, silver or rose, and with various chain lengths and two coin sizes to choose from the finished price really depends on what tickles your fancy. A guide price of €130 will get you started, but I would definitely recommend popping into the girls, tell them your budget and let them show you what your options are. 

 

Pic courtesy of Mi Moneda UK/Ireland's Facebook page 

 

Time to start dropping some hints ladies....

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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)

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 :)

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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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