Cos You're Worth it.

The new Cos store on Wicklow Street, Dublin opened its doors to the public at midday today. I popped along to have a gawk and was impressed by the decor, welcome and stock. First of all, the light is gorgeous. The whole space is light and airy and modern. The clean, crisp, architectural lines of the clothes are echoed in the building. And there's plenty of space, even with the throngs that were out to see the new shop.

I'm pretty familiar with the brand already and have bought from them at BT2 before but the selection in the new store is so much more impressive as well as extensive. The men get a look in, though on a much more limited scale. And the store also provides better opportunities for display in the almost gallery-like space under the stairs and the glass cabinet displays on the second floor. It all adds to the shopping experience and the more artistic aspirations of the label.

Plus, the smoothie I was given while browsing was damn good!

Check it out if you get a chance and let me know what you make of the new shop.

 

POP Icons at BT2

Bonus points for the inclusion of real-life sun here.

I love me a wonderful display.

I love Pop Art references.

I love references to 90s super-hits.

I love playing with words.

I love Isabel Marant, Kenzo, JW Anderson, Opening Ceremony, Marc by Marc Jacobs...

...All this considered, you might be able to get why I'm majorly feeling POP Icons at BT2, right? The display is super-cute and the selection of product? Just perfect. The colours, the statements.

And the major statement I want to make is JW Anderson emblazoned across my chest like a battle-cry. Dat sweater - it's love.

Cue me skipping around BT2 joyfully.

Ch-ch-ch-check 'er out at BT2, Grafton Street, Dublin.

PS Happy Paddy's Day, y'all! I spent it hiding from Paddy's Day...How about you?

Tatty Devine Dublin Pop-up Visit.

I kind of love Tatty Devine jewellery and was pretty psyched to find out that they had opened a pop-up in BT2 on Grafton Street for the Christmas season. When I mentioned my desire to pop in and talk to people and take some photos, the brand was super-helpful and Aisling, who talked to me on the day, was so kind.

Aisling in action.

You can drop in during BT2's opening hours and get personalised bracelets or necklaces. Charms come in all shapes and you can start at one on a necklace, going up to fifteen on the bracelets. Initials or shapes with particular sentiments can be chosen. The process is pretty sweet and involved and I think is much nicer than passively buying some other gift with less thought put into it. Aisling tells me that the weirdest personalised request that they've gotten is for the word "my". Just my, not mine. And apparently it wasn't someone's name either...odd...

Two other super gift options are the cracker at twenty-five euro and the book at fifteen. The book shows how to make your own jewellery and is a gift that keeps on giving! The cracker is not only packaged adorably, it is also good value. The charm on the front is what hangs on a necklace which you construct upon opening. ALSO, it's a WORKING CHRISTMAS CRACKER. Awesome.

This was my last gift suggestion for this Christmas! Enjoy x

JW Anderson for Topshop.

Two of my favourite brands combined and it's wonderful! And within a normal gal's reach, too. On sale in BT2 from the 15th of September.

Below are campaign images and my favourite pieces. Image credits: www.vogue.co.uk