This hidden little shop is the place you need to go if you have a fancy dress party coming up…read more They have everything from the Flinstones to Superman costumes. If Robin Hood is your thing then they've got the outfit. Or if you fancy yourself as more of a Zorro, they'll make you look good. It's a very small shop and they're very busy at Hallowe'en (as you'd guess) so if you have a party coming up, best to get in there early or book your costume. There's also the chance that it could be a bit smelly or a bit sweaty if it's something that comes with a head... only to be expected though I guess! Costumes are about €60 a pop.

We went here in need of Helium and oh my did we find it! We had already purchased our balloons…read moreonline for an event we were staging. However we hadn't purchased any helium. We called quite a few party stores in Dublin and they were unwilling to blow up our balloons even as paying customers unless we bought the balloons there. No such issue at Celebrations. We had very courteous staff who blew up all the balloons (there was quite a lot) in under 40 minutes. They never once complained and even offered to order us a cab. The shop itself also offers costumes and other party supplies. Highly recommend.

We had a bomb load of balloons to inflate for an event and Celebrations was basically the only…read moreplace we could find that would do it without having actually sold us the balloons in the first place. We had called ahead but not booked a time, but nonetheless they accommodated us requesting 40 regular balloons and 6 huge balloons-- a job which was to take 45 mins. We fecked off for Starbucks and left them to their work. When we came back the place was full of red and they had organised them into bunches to make it easy to bring back-- which was no mean feat. They even offered to call us a taxi if we needed that, which was excellent service! Everyone in the place that we came across was just lovely, and I'd definitely be inclined to come back for other supplies in the future as a result.

When you feel like doing a bit of "make & do" then the Art & Hobby shop is the place to get…read moreinspiration. They have everything from poster paints to face paints, model airplane sets to mala (plasticine to some) and everything in between. I sometimes attempt to make birthday cards myself so the Art & Hobby shop is great for fancy pens, markers, stickers, feathers, bobbles and bits that make my home-made cards look almost like I hope they would. Great for kids, big and little!

Meh, definitely experienced better…read more The display of prices here is very poor here. I had to get the items I was interested in price checked at the till. The place was also very cluttered, moving items stacked on top of what I wanted. Also another brand of the same product was on a completely different shelf behind me, which I found out after checking with staff. Final woo of my visit was the Staff member couldn't advise which brand was better. "Um, they're just different brands?". Shambolic and hard work. Getting a customer to part with their money should be made as easy as possible by a business. Only for I had been I'd been hunting for what I was after for the past two weeks did I stick at it here. Oh and one star for finding what I was after (ink pads, yay).

Perfect Presents resembles a lot of other gift shops in the city centre. It sells home decorations…read moreand trinkets that you don't really need it. The tiny shop is filled with wooden African masks and small jewellery boxes. Prices are cheap because the merchandise is not top quality. One thing worth mentioning about this place is the strange outfit worn by the mannequin in the doorway. The outfit looks like a skimpier version of the Princess Leia bikini. The two piece set comes in a translucent white with sequins sown on top. Matching long white gloves are also thrown into the mix. The saleswoman was very kind to explain to me that it was handmade. However, I couldn't figure where it came from, let alone where a woman might wear such a revealing costume. It honestly looked like something from another planet. I would keep my eye on this shop for future original merchandise.

There isn't a single item in this store I would grab and scream, "By Jove! It's perfect!" Nope, not…read morea one. Sure they have some okay stuff. They have a huge selection of incense if you're into that sort of thing. I am, but my boyfriend is not so it has been vetoed in our house. They also sell some pretty cute little wooden boxes, some mediocre fashion purses, and other various useless stuff but as someone else mentioned they're not the highest quality. Some of the merchandise can be a little odd, considering this is downtown Dublin - wood statuettes and replica tribal masks? - but it's not horrible. At least it's not plastic! However, if you were thinking about giving any of these items as a gift, I would suggest you think again. That is, unless you want the recipient to finally realize just how little you care for them.

Hickey's is famous among dressmakers, designers and almost anyone who has a needle and thread in…read moretheir possession. As a youngin, I recall sitting on the floor of Hickey's for what seemed like an eternity while my mother debated the advantages of one model of net curtain over another. Not cool mom. Hickey's stocks an array of fabric so if you're after a matching shawl or scarf to go with that special dress then you should probably pay it a visit. If you're involved in a more complicated fabric project then this is the place for you too. Hickey's is loved by mums everywhere and is great for patterns, buttons, thread and any other dress-making paraphernalia that you can think of.

I am a big fan of Hickeys! You always associate it with your mom or oul wans but, it's an absolute…read moretreasure trove. If you need anything, and I mean anything, fabric/décor/clothes/accessory related, chances are you'll find it here. Take, for example, that I am heading to the Galway Races later this week and the thought of buying a hat off the shelf makes me want to vomit. So I'll be heading straight for hickeys to come up with some flower/feather/sequin concoction. They'll be able to supply everything from the fabric to the fasteners and I'm actually really excited about the fact that I can make it myself. Ps, I'm no creative whizz kid. If I can make something, anyone can.

The craft and kit element is strong here at Art & Hobby shop, a fantastic resource for all things…read morecreative in Jervis Centre. Now, the place is marvelous, don't get me wrong. They're stocking the fine-tip oil brushes and boxed pastel sets that would give any weekend artist a case of the vapours. But... does it have to be so hidden? I mean, how will people know that they can get sets of jelly jewels for their windows, quill and in sets, pipe cleaner animal kits and more if this place is so set back from the rest of the shopping area on this sizable centre's second floor... Could it switch spots with that Bershbear&M clothing shop a few doors down? It's not like that place is revolutionising fashion anyway. Maybe? No? Sigh. I'll just have to keep going myself to keep them in business.

Art & Hobby is a great shop that's less of an art store and more of just a fun place to shop! They…read moredo have a smallish selection of acrylic and watercolor paints, but this wouldn't be the place to come if you're looking for canvases, brushes or other serious art supplies. Rather, it's a place to come if you're looking for fun, artsy activities. Whenever I visit home, my sister and I like to do random fun activities on lazy afternoons, often scooting over to the local art store to buy paint by numbers or stained glass kits. Yes I know that these items are primarily aimed at children, and yes I know that I am 25 years old. But are you aware how challenging some of those huge paint by numbers are? When you're done, you feel straight up ACCOMPLISHED. Anyway, Art & Hobby is basically a store filled to the brim with this kind of stuff. It's an awesome place for parents or babysitters to get some fun, creative and cool projects for their kids to spend rainy days with. From the ubiquitous paint by numbers to more elaborate model kits, this place has everything. They sell tons of school supplies, once again making it perfect for kids, and all sorts of pens, stationary, gifts and decorations. They also currently have Halloween decorations, projects and costumes.

Had a great experience at Tango's Dress Hire. The service was excellent--Tadgh was super kind,…read morehelpful, and really knowledgeable. He guided me through different options and made the whole process easy. Ended up finding exactly what I needed. Dress hire was €120, and honestly, worth it for the quality and service and the most affordable as well as can be accomdated under short notice. Highly recommend if you're looking for something last minute or economical but classy. Ratings: ‍Tuxedo Selection & Quality: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Money's Worth: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 - Smooth, helpful, and totally worth it for a big occasion.

Couldn't have been better. Mark made the whole process very easy, and everything was just right…read more Highly recommended.

Bought fabulous headpiece from Claire, her boutique is like Aladins cave of original creations. All…read moreher designs are so unique.

This is the store and studio of famed Irish designer Claire Garvey. Specializing in weddings,…read more21sts, debuts, and other special occassions, Claire's designs are all fluff, fizz and sparkle. It seems like most of Claire's designs have a hefty amount of whimsy to them - imagine a fairy princess cavorting through the forest in a gorgeous couture dress - but I am sure she is capable of and willing to do something a little more understated. Claire custom makes her dresses, so you can really customize a creation however you like. I wish I had some sort of event that called for such a spectacular dress, but I probably never will. Even when I get married I probably won't want to rock up in a sparkly costume, but hey that's just me.

I'm seriously shocked this place hasn't been reviewed already! I went here this weekend with a…read morefriend who has started the epic task of finding her wedding dress. Dirty Fabulous has been mentioned a few times as a place to find good vintage clothing, particularly dresses. It's upstarts in one of the georgian buildings on Baggot street, so it's a bit off the beaten track, and I suspect you have to have an appointment - well for wedding dresses you certainly do. We were taken into a room with beautiful things that girls love, but what surprised me was the range of dresses was quite small. The nature of vintage being what it is means that you do have to be lucky to be in the room at the same time as the dress you want. However I found the staff great, they do realise the nature of the search and offer to keep your details and to let you know if anything that you would like does come in. And the dresses are beautiful. You can see these really beautiful different styles from various decades - 50s, 20s, 60s etc. There's also beautiful vintage jewelry and accessories. So if you're a vintage style lover this is definitely a place for you. I do have to say that the staff here really stood out. We had a few appointments that same day and no-one gave us advice anything like the lady in Dirty Fabulous. I think my friend was very tired of mediocre dresses at this point, and she picked her up by telling her not to mind any nonsense people tell her in shops about deadlines. She gave her great advice about trying things on even if they were in the wrong colour or shape to get a better idea of what works and what doesn't. She gave us cards of other shops which might stock dresses that she might also like. She organised us bridesmaids, who were flailing about uselessly, by designating a note-taker and talking about mailing lists. And all of it was done in a gentle, understanding way which made us all warm to her, and agree we would certainly recommend the place. She said to us as we were leaving "always remember to eat between every appointment and have a glass of wine with lunch".... after a footsore day with a disappointed bride-to-be the importance of this advice really stands out in my mind!

They'd a nice enough selection - though not for anyone size 12 or above really, which is a shame -…read morebut I was disappointed by how alternatively pushy and dismissive the woman I had my appointment with was. I had clearly stated when I booked that I was looking for wedding accessories and jewellery, but as soon as she established I already had my dress she seemed annoyed I was there. When showing me selections of accessories she pushed hard to sell regardless of whether I seemed interested or comfortable which was dissimilar to most of the bridal appointments I had experienced. I'd be wary of going back again.