I discovered Penney's while perusing the buzzing neighborhood near my hotel. As soon as I walked…read morein, it reminded me of Primark. Lo and behold, I found out they're a part of the same company/brand. How cool!! Same great products, same great prices. They even had a fully operating hair and nail salon inside. I barely had any vacant space in my luggage, but I absolutely had to grab some good deals and exit quickly lol. The store is huge and the various sections are easy to browse. It was also easy to spot employees walking around if you needed to ask for help.

This is my first time coming to Ireland as an adult and my Mother and Sister in law who visit often…read morehave raved about this store...it's 100% worth the hype. In retrospect, I wish I had packed half the clothing that I did for this trip and just purchased the majority of my trip's wardrobe here upon arrival! The clothing seems of very nice quality and so inexpensive. One of the rolling carry-on bags we used on this trip my mom got here during her last visit and it was by far one of the easiest of all our bags to travel with.

I can't imagine a trip to Dublin without visiting this store. I would love to have a store like…read morethis in Chicago.... or not, because I probably wouldn't shop anywhere else. This store is a perfect blend of vintage and modern. I can always find something that is unique, that I feel comfortable wearing to work, on a date, out with friends etc. The quality of the clothes has always been very good, especially considering that the clothes are not too expensive (mid-range I would say). They also carry a variety of unique accessories, bags, and scarves. You can order online as well, they ship to the US and I received my items very quickly. When I have been in the store, all of the ladies have been so nice and helpful. It's really a wonderful shop. (Follow them on Facebook too, I love their posts!)

Was passing Carousel the other day, which used to be the old Sabotage for girls. I spotted a…read morereally cool pink vintage looking dress in the window so ran in. Amongst all the cute but quite young clothes, were 2 rails marked one off vintage finds. I would probably say they were more designed around vintage shape and fabrics than actual vintage, but they were seriously nice. The price was amazing, quirky dresses for about €49 and just that bit different, that you know they are not high street!!! Definitely worth a look.

I went to Folkster in South William Street for my bridal appointment and Ricki was ABSOLUTELY…read moreAMAZING! So attentive and lovely- suggesting dresses and styles without being overbearing. I don't think it could've gone any ybetter! Walked out of there with an amazing wedding dress! I can only recommend- the shop is beautiful, the dresses are gorgeous and the staff is absolutely amazing!

You know that girl who looks so fabulous that you feel like a fishmonger standing beside her?…read moreChances are she shops at folkster. Hailing from Kilkenny, the Folkster team are transforming Irish fashion one fabulous fedora at a time. Not your typical vintage shop, it's a miasma of the old, the new and the futuristic. The staff are always bang on, giving ace style advice and general chat. Fashionistas every one of them... they're inspiring rather than intimidating. Price wise, it ain't cheap but it's not staggeringly expensive. Your pockets may be lighter leaving but the spring in your sartorialist step will most certainly balance you out!

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.

Amazing band shirts! Also prices aren't bad at all. Got a KISS n Linkin park tshirt. It was only…read more50€ in total. Lady was very nice. Definitely recommend!

I was really pleasantly surprised by K-OT-IK (note: that name is really annoying to type out)…read more :From outside it looks like a dive run by hippies in hemp cardigans and dreadlocks. Inside I found some of the coolest t-shirts I had seen in Dublin. They look like home-made vintage band tees with the likes of the Doors, The Clash and Lou Reed on them. Right up my alley. The fit on some of the t-shirts was a bit weird, but they still were highly original. The decor of the place was slightly questionable, but the girl on the till was lovely and overall I was very impressed by K-OT-IK. But please management, change the name.

The Loft is a great idea. The Powerscourt Centre have opened up this previously unused space and…read moreturned it into a Mecca for jewellery and original design seekers. It's a melting pop of Irish designers and jewellers giving them the opportunity to sell their wares and have an outlet to the general public. You're sure to find something original here, nice and different to the high street selection that we're used to. It's great for a special occasion (no fear of having the same dress) or for unusual and unique presents. Keep an eye out for Yvonne Ross Jewellery here, some gorgeous stuff.

Just knowing this place exists makes me feel a little trendier…read more Secreted away at the top of that poshest of posh Powerscourt Townhouse, The Loft is a hot spot for finding the latest in boutique Dub fashion. Now, I'm not talking about a "ladies who lunch" boutique that takes appointments and only stocks size 6 and under -this is a burgeoning den of cool where Dublin designers try something new and show it all off on the racks and brick walls of this raw industrial space. On weekends a DJ spins (though I'm over the ironic replaying of 80s b-sides) and headband-wearing, skinny jeaned hipsters lounge on the sofas. Prices are a little steep for the budget shopper, but the pieces here are unique and handmade (or vintage and relabelled). All in all, it's cooler than cool.

Leia Clothing is a great example of how really cheap and poor quality clothing can still turn out…read moreto be kind of fun. Admittedly, it takes a bit of rummaging to find something of real interest in Leia, but the selection of party dresses is alright. These are the kind of dresses you might wear for a fun night out with the girls, or possibly to a fancy-dress party; frivolous, colorful bits of synthetic materials that frequently have sequins and ruffles attached. Nothing high fashion on the least. But cheap as hell! Leia Clothing also sells really high, plasticky fake-leather heels. We're talking seriously, hooker-shoe high. I wouldn't recommend leaving the house wearing both a dress and a pair of shoes from Leia Clothing, because you will probably look pretty ridiculous.

I must disagree with most of what Mary C. wrote on her review, while Leia Clothing is cheap and…read morecheerful and you do need to dig around a bit to find what your looking for, the clothes are pretty good standard in comparison to certain high street chains I could name and shame. I discovered this gem in 2005 and have found quite a few bargains that I still have. The garments fit well, wash well and are pretty funky! The shoes are good as well, I had a work BBQ to go to and had nothing to wear, so I popped along to Leia and got a dress and a pair of "plasticky fake hooker heels" (the exact same pair in River Island for a third of the price) and got complimented all night about my ensemble! The staff are so helpful, and not afraid to tell you what suits you and what would go nicely with that top/skirt/dress, as with the BBQ, I tried on a really unflattering dress, to which the senior sales girl (Stacy, Shes the best!!) told me that it made me look bigger then I am, (scarlet!!) and helped me choose something that was more me, and I felt great all night!! I highly recommend it if your in a jam, need something to wear quick and are looking for girly, fun outfits that you can wear again and again...till it goes out of fashion, the one downfall of the clothes is that they're very in the moment. All in all a very good place to shop!!

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.

Love this place!! Very cool shirt designs and lighters. Also very good prices would recommendread more

Sure, you're probably thinking that I'm the type of urban sophisto who writes reviews on Yelp, and…read moreyou're probably also thinking about how cool I am and possibly wondering was I always this cool, or did it take me lots of practice? Alas, no, I was not always this cool. If you could only have seen me circa 2000/2001, when I used to go around in my Slipknot hoodie, no doubt listening to a Korn CD on my new-fangled discman. O, halcyon days. My relationship with thrash metal did not last terribly long (I just couldn't relate to all of the angst, for then as I now I was possessed of a sunny dispostion), but for the duration of that particular affectation, you could be sure to find me most Saturdays in Asha in Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Asha is the only shop in Dublin dedicated exclusively to moper nonsense (and I'm not forgetting about St George's St arcade; that is for when the goths graduate to emo-dom). Asha is full of t-shirts, posters, stickers, badges, bracelets and teenagers going through their 'awkward' phase, essentially everything that you need to be cock-of-the-walk when you're hanging around outside the Central Bank, giving out about how awful your parents are because they won't let you get a Jim Morrison tattoo. Going into Asha was always an insructive experience, because apart from selling goth accessories, they also sell cannabis paraphernalia. And pot, beloved not only of mopers, is also enjoyed by scobes, so Asha is the only place in Dublin where these two disparate cultures are likely to interact on a regular basis. Go to Asha one day, sidle up to one of the stripy-jumper-sovereign ring-kids and tell him "I just heard that hippy over there slagging Bob Marley". Oh, what fun.

Louise Kennedy has a great reputation as a women's wear designer in this country. Her stuff is…read morepricey, but 99% of the time you are purchasing a classic piece, that will stand the test of time In terms of style and quality. I love her pieces - very simple and well cut, but I am WAY too young to wear them. They are for the more mature woman, and when I say mature, I do not mean ancient! I mean maybe 30+. She does pieces suitable for workwear, day wear and more formal wear too, such as ball gowns etc.

Louise Kennedy is easily the most famous and established Irish designer of our times. Her dresses…read morecan be found on Meryl Streep and Angelica Hueston to name but a few. There are several stores that you can buy her clothes from. The store in Merrion Square is her flagship store and it is exquisite high end fashion display in a magnificent Georgian house. The clothes are not cheap but that is simply because they are made and tailored to the highest quality. My friend is a buyer so I got to browse there once, talk about a different world altogether!