Lunch Time Eats

Had yummy lunch in Botticelli Italian in Temple Bar. A friend told me about their lunch deal for under 10 Euro. A starter, main (pizza or pasta) and a coffee.

Three of us had two courses and coffees for less than thirty!

Billy Goats

Cashmere woolies are becoming more affordable. Penneys now stock classic cashmeres in shades of cream and black at about 40 Euro. I bought one and it is lasting well - no stretching or fluffing.
Just remember to treat it right. Handwash and lay flat to dry.

Ralph Lauren Home

Twenty-two big ones for a sumptuous snow white cotton and wool queen sized blanket by RL Home in TK Maxx. I needed something snuggly; Mr (I'm always) Right is busy at the moment so the blankie is a welcome replacement!

Twenty Euro Babes

I brought a discerning friend to the sample sale organised by BDB, the guest list of which I was on.
We were disappointed. The stock was dreadful. Think Guineys.

I have been to better sales by this group so I hope this was an off day.

Fakies

On Georges St/Aungier St a full set of gel nails is priced at 40 euro; a reduction of approx 35 euro from the same salons last year. Moral of the story? They were overpriced to begin with.

Ten euro transatlantic aviation. Boggles the mind. In the spirit of the blog I'm posting this - however O'Leary will fleece passengers in every way imaginable to recoup losses. I predict coin operated toilets.

Find of the Day

Davidoff Cool Water Aftershave for his stocking....you'll never guess how much...20 euro. I know...suspend your disbelief and check out TK Maxx.

On a roll

Third post this afternoon - life on a shoestring is becoming easier in Dublin every day.

Toning up for Christmas parties? Try TK Maxx for an amazing reduction on balance balls, free weights and yoga mats.
No longer the preserve of unloved stock clearances, it also offers sleek gym clothes for stylish work outs.

Remember ladies - low weight but high repetition = sinewy limbs for your recession friendly party dress...more on which later on.

Bootiful

In an upmarket shoe shop in the city centre this recessionista, egged on by Mr (I'm Always) Right, asked the hapless sales assistant if she "could do anything with the price" on a pair of bootiful boots.

She fluffed her backcombed blonde tufts in that trademark D4 way and shifted uncomfortably...but desperation to make the sale prevailed and a 10% reduction was there for the asking.

Tea Cosy

As an update to the last post - Dunnes are also stocking funky sequined berets - nowhere near the 20 euro price tag in Dorothy Perkins.
Cosy cosy cosy chic.