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3rd February, 2012:  SWOPSHOP on Facebook!

If you haven't already, don't forget to join us on Facebook!  Having reached almost 5,000 friends on our old profile page, we had become too big for that forum, and last year started the process of ushering everyone over to our new business fan page!

To avail of Facebook fan-only stock previews (up to one month ahead of website gallery), to receive updates automatically in your newsfeed and to avail of other exciting membership benefits such as a WISHLIST feature and the exclusive 'Pimp My Wardrobe' bonus credits offer, just click 'like' in the column to the right!

We would love to see you there! :) 

 

 21st  January 2012:  The Big Blowout Sale! 


We're back with a bang!  If you haven't already, remember to 'like' our Facebook page, where you can preview some of the great pieces reduced by at least 50% in our big blowout sale, launched last week exclusively for Facebook page members!  You can like the page here, and the sale runs until 31st January only, so come on down! :)

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 16th January 2012:   And we're back!  


We're delighted to let you know what we're BACK after our little break and to remind you that we re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, 17th January with a bang!  We'll be bringing you an amazing blowout sale, as we say 'out with the old, in with the new' and make way for some great 2012 stock.... :)   If you haven't already, make sure to like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/swopshop to get pics and updates first... watch that space! 

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20th December 2011:  Season's Greetings and Holiday Opening Times at SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2012!

If you're still shopping, we have a range of gift items and, for the gal that has 'everything' or might prefer to choose her own, ask for the 'Pimp My Wardrobe' gift voucher instore!   

Due to holiday arrangements, we will take an extended break over the Christmas/New Year Period, and here are the opening times:

Until 23rd December inclusive:  Regular opening hours!

** 24th December:  Open till 5pm **

From 17th January:  Regular opening times resume!  Have a lovely holiday and see you in 2012!  :)

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12th December 2011:  SWOPSHOP in review! 


Wow, our ears are burning!  We came across these lovely reviews of SWOPSHOP on WhoseView.  Read what some of our customers had to say about us here :)

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30th November 2011:  SWOPSHOP in Review! 


We need to advise you of ☆☆☆ limited opening hours and service this Saturday at SWOPSHOP! ☆☆☆  

As we will be showcasing and styling alongside Exposé contributor and  'stylist to the stars', Cathy O' Connor, at the fabulous Vintage Chic Couture' Ladies Christmas Lunch Extravaganza, we will unfortunately have a limited service this Saturday, 3rd December!  

☆☆☆ We will open from 1-6pm for existing voucher-holders and purchases only and no new stock will be taken on the day☆☆☆ 

We will have a stand at the event, but again it will be purchase only!  

All ticket proceeds go to the Peter McVerry Trust, in support of Ireland's Young Homeless. A great cause, particularly at this time of year, and an excuse to spoil yourself into the bargain...

For RSVP and all other event details see: www.facebook.com/events/161740030573868/ 

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9th November 2011:  Supermodels at SWOPSHOP! 


We were delighted to welcome our own homegrown supermodel, Faye Dinsmore, instore this week!   Faye left us some shoes straight from the Parisian catwalk and told us that she would send us a 'pimpie' pic of her purchase soon, so watch this space or, rather, watch our Facebook page for details here! 

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28th October 2011:  Florence and the Machine pimped their wardrobe at SWOPSHOP! 


We were chuffed to welcome the prodigy that is Florence and the Machine instore this evening ahead of their Late Late appearance!  You can find full details of what they tried, what they bought, and what they tried but left behind for you to find, on our Facebook page here!

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28th October 2011:  Thank you for voting SWOPSHOP as'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year'! 


A trillion thanks to those of you who voted 'SWOPSHOP' for the award of 'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year' in the Dublin Living Awards in association with Vodafone, Metro Herald and 98FM!  


We didn't win this time, but were delighted to celebrate as nominees at the Mansion House, and thrilled with the level of support from our fanbase! 


Go raibh míle maith agat! :)

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 23rd October 2011: Final call for votes!  SWOPSHOP nominated for 'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year'!


Just a gentle reminder that we have been nominated for the award of 'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year' in the Dublin Living Awards in association with Vodafone, Metro Herald and 98FM!  Voting closes at 8pm on Tuesday, 25th October, so we are on a final crusade for votes!


☆☆☆   We need your VOTE!   ☆☆☆


If you like what we do, we would really appreciate your support! You can vote online simply by clicking here, and then clicking 'vote for Swopshop' – we are second-last on the list! 

... AND/OR on Facebook by clicking here and then choosing 'Swopshop' and VOTE.  

... AND/OR by text - simply text FASHION followed by Swopshop to 51500 (standard text rates apply). 


If you could share the news on your social networking profiles/pages, or any way you see fit, would also be amazing! Thank you to all of you who have already voted for us too, we really appreciate your support as always!  


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10th October 2011: SWOPSHOP featured on stylesiren.ie!

StyleSiren.ie - Ireland's fastest-growing pop culture website - showcase a selection of shots from SWOPSHOP's Autumn-Winter 'ICONS II' Collection

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07th October 2011: SWOPSHOP in Metro Herald!

We got a little mention in Metro Herald today in a write-up about the Dublin Living Awards! 

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 29th September 2011:  SWOPSHOP nominated for 'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year'!


We can't tell you how thrilled we are to have been nominated for the award of 'Dublin Fashion Retailer of the Year' in the Dublin Living Awards in association with Vodafone, Metro Herald and 98FM!


☆☆☆   Now we need your VOTE!   ☆☆☆


If you like what we do, we would really appreciate your support! You can vote online simply by clicking here, and then clicking 'vote for Swopshop' – we are second-last on the list! 

... AND/OR on Facebook by clicking here and then choosing 'Swopshop' and VOTE.  

... AND/OR by text - simply text FASHION followed by Swopshop to 51500 (standard text rates apply). If you could share the news on your social networking profiles/pages, or any way you see fit, would also be amazing! Thank you to all of you who have already voted for us too, we really appreciate your support as always!  


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20th September 2011:  SWOPSHOP offers a thrifty alternative to the high street spend!

Fashion blogger, Aisling O'Connor, talks about some thrifty-yet-exciting alternatives to high street shopping, including SWOPSHOP!

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18th September 2011:  SWOPSHOP launches 'ICONS II' Autumn-Winter 2011/12 Collection!


Concluding the 'ICONS' theme of this year's Spring-Summer season, SWOPSHOP is delighted to give you the... 


♥♥♥ AUTUMN-WINTER 2011/12

 'ICONS II' Collection ♥♥♥ 


See our launch piece in this weekend's Sunday World - and if you love what you see, you can view the full web gallery here, or for full gallery, special edition bonus shots, and a host of other member benefits, why not 'like' our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/swopshop


Enjoy!

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29th August 2011:  SWOPSHOP AW11/12 coming soon!

It's Autumn,and we've got something special on the way... 

♥ Coming soon:  SWOPSHOP Autumn-Winter 2011/12! ♥ 


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18th July 2011:  SWOPSHOP on Facebook!

If you haven't already, don't forget to join us on Facebook!  Having managed to accumulate nearly 3,500 friends on our old profile page, we had become too big for that forum, and recently started the process of ushering everyone over to our new business fan page!  

To avail of Facebook fan-only stock previews (up to one month ahead of website gallery), to receive updates automatically in your newsfeed and to avail of other exciting membership benefits such as a WISHLIST feature and the exclusive 'Pimp My Wardrobe' bonus credits offer, just click 'like' in the column to the right!

We would love to see you there! :)

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 6th July 2011:  'Fiver Friday' at SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP is pleased to embrace the 'Fiver Friday' concept as brought to us by one of the listeners on Joe Duffy's 'Liveline'!  This Friday only, ANY skirt from our range will be just €5 without affecting your swop credits, and without you needing to bring a stitch to swop! That's a cool 'fiver' for any skirt instore, and here are some examples:

www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.234558006565959.59986.163584896996604    

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17th May 2011:  SWOPSHOP 'Pick of the Week' on Visit Temple Bar's new blog!

We were delighted to be asked to introduce our 'Pick of the Week' on Visit Temple Bar's new blog!  We hope you like our choice, which you can catch here

 

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6th May 2011:  SWOPSHOP feature in Irish Examiner!

Read what fashion blogger and journalist, Paula Burns, has to say about SWOPSHOP!  Read the feature here 


 

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15th April 2011:  SWOPSHOP in 'The Dubliner' magazine!

SWOPSHOP got a little mention in 'The Dubliner' magazine recently.  Read it here  :)

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12th April 2011:  SWOPSHOP joins Temple Bar Traders!

SWOPSHOP is delighted to announce our membership of Temple Bar Traders, a cultural trust whose vision is 'to promote the arts, tourism, trade and commerce in the Temple Bar area'. Visit them and see some of the great work they are doing to promote many of the exciting events and ventures in the heart of Dublin here 


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28th March 2011:  SWOPSHOP closed Thurs 31st March due to Fashion Awards!

Please note that we will be *** CLOSED *** exceptionally this Thursday, 31st March due to our required presence at the Ireland's Most Influential in Fashion awards night!  Might even see some of you there!  Back as normal on Friday, 01st April!  Apologies for any inconvenience!

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24th March 2011:  SWOPSHOP launches Spring-Summer 2011 'Icons' themed Collection!

SWOPSHOP is delighted to unveil the fruits of our fifth season and to give you the ♥♥♥ SPRING-SUMMER 2011 'ICONS' Collection ♥♥♥ Check out the gallery here ... and here is our launch piece on Independent Online - enjoy!

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/fashion/swopshops-showcase-their-vintage-inspired-ss11-collection-2593706.html


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14th March 2011:  SWOPSHOP would like to wish all our customers a great St. Patrick's Day!

Congrats to all our lovely customers that picked up 'their green' for our national holiday - and in many cases, for less than the cost of a pint of the black stuff!  Please note that we will be CLOSED on St. Patrick's Day for the day that's in it!  Back open from Friday 18th as usual! :)

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26th February 2011:  Strut your style on TV!

Are you a budding stylist?

Do you have an individual look?

Could your sense of style be the next big thing?

If so, you could be a winner in a new fashion TV show... click here for details...

This is a pilot fashion show from Vision Independent Productions - the producers of top lifestyle shows Operation Transformation, The Restaurant, ShowHouse, Super Garden, Roomers and many more...

If any of you, or someone you know, are selected for the show, we at SWOPSHOP will do all we can to make you a winner!  You saw it here first!


 

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4th February 2011:  SWOPSHOP on Independent.ie!

We got a nice review on Independent Online which gives a  good overview for those of you who have not yet visited us :)  Check it out here

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4th February 2011:  SWOPSHOP turns 2!

We're two tomorrow!  And to mark the occasion, we are giving bonus credits to any customers who call in to us tomorrow - regardless of whether you swop or purchase!  Just tell us 'happy birthday' to get your credits, without bringing a stitch :)

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19th January 2011:  SWOPSHOP on Independent.ie!

We got a little mention on yesterday's 'Independent Woman'.  Leading style commentator, Sinéad Van Kampen, has some great tips for a wardrobe detox.  Check it out here 

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12th January 2011:  BeautyCouture.ie reviews SWOPSHOP's alternative January Sales experience!

Happy new year to all of you!  Read here what style writer Niamh O'Reilly has to say about January swopping and other wonderful things!  We're seeing a boom this month in unwanted gifts and 'worn once' dresses from the silly season.  Why not trade yours for something you love?


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18th December 2010:  Season's Greetings and Holiday Opening Times at SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2011!

Don't forget - we have a range of gift items and, for the gal that has 'everything' or might prefer to choose her own, ask for the 'Pimp My Wardrobe' gift voucher instore!   

We will take a short break over the Christmas/New Period, and here are the opening times:

Until 23rd December inclusive:  Regular opening hours!

** 24th December - 03rd January:  CLOSED **

From 4th January:  Regular opening times resume! 

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Why not give the gift of a free wardrobe overhaul this Christmas? Ask for the 'PIMP MY WARDROBE' gift voucher at SWOPSHOP!

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24th October 2010:  SWOPSHOP 'Teacher's Pet' Mid-Term Special!

SWOPSHOP gives you the 'TEACHER'S PET' mid-term special!  For teachers, students, and anyone who has a little time on their hands during the school break... Visit SWOPSHOP from Tuesday to Thursday this week, say 'TEACHER'S PET' and we will reward you with two shiny bonus credits to start (or continue) pimping your wardrobe!

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23rd October 2010:  SWOPSHOP stuff on 'Off the Rails'!

 Remember the fab trench coat from Mango that Brendan chose for Anke in this week's 'Off the Rails'?  With an original price tag of €99, it was hot off the rails at Mongo, but one lucky customer picked it up for just €10 this week at SWOPSHOP!



Right:  Mango Collection trench coat with faux leather belt and trim - as featured on 'Off the Rails'

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23rd October 2010:  SWOPSHOP in Prudence again!

 SWOPSHOP was happy to welcome back Annette O'Meara, Prudence Magazine editor and leading frugal fashionista, earlier this week.  Read what Annette has to say here:  

http://prudence.ie/?p=4041



Right:  Annette models Edina Ronay linen jacket in mauve taupe, available instore now  

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04th October 2010:  SWOPSHOP recommended by IKEA!

 SWOPSHOP is named 'Glam - and green' by Ikea in their Autumn 'Family Live' magazine!  Check us out on page 80 here or view the full catalogue at:

http://onlinecatalogue.ikea.com/20100/family_live_autumn/IE/


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28th September 2010:  SWOPSHOP featured by Chiconomics!

 SWOPSHOP joins forces with the stylish, savvy guys at Chiconomics! Subscribe for free to their website and receive their weekly email edition to help you stay fashionably informed.  Plus some bonus 'creds' on offer... see the feature!

www.chiconomics.ie/content/bonus-swops-our-newest-member 

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26th September 2010:  Sign up for SWOPSHOP Senior Citizen Lifetime 10% Discount in Positive Ageing Week!

 

In support of Positive Ageing Week, we are delighted to offer a 10% LIFETIME discount to any senior citizens who visit our store during Positive Ageing Week!

This offer is valid for OAP's producing proof of age from 28th September until 02nd October 2010 inclusive ;)

If you are not yet old enough to avail of this offer, please let your friends and family know!

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 21st September 2010:  SWOPSHOP features on OnOffer.ie!

 

For those of you 'newbies' who have pondered how SWOPSHOP may work, this feature by OnOffer.ie gives a great synopsis!  Check out OnOffer.ie for exclusive special offers from Dublin beauty salons, hotel deals and free competitions... we likey!


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07th September 2010:  SWOPSHOP gives you the exclusive AUTUMN-WINTER 2010/11 Collection!

 

As featured on today's Independent Online, SWOPSHOP is pleased to unveil highlights from the exclusive Autumn-Winter 2010 Collection!   Available instore now while stocks last...


Inspired by the 'Alice' sequel 'Through the Looking Glass' 

Clothes, styling and concept by SWOPSHOP

Shot on location in 'The Boardroom', Eustace Street, Temple Bar 

Photography:  Kyrstin Healy Photography

Makeup: Caitriona Giblin

Hair: Wigwam, Stephen's Green S.C.; Jess Keegan at Foundation, Stephen Street, D8

Models: Catherine Byrne (Alice), Emma O'Shea (White Queen), Jessica Lavelle (Queen of Hearts)

Wardrobe Assistant:  Jenn Gardner


Full gallery and 'Alice' themed storyboard are here


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11th July 2010: SWOPSHOP in Scope Magazine! 

Check out the vintage-style photoshoot and feature on swop shops in Scope magazine, Dublin's latest free entertainment and issues mag!

 

 

 

Right:  Model wears Oasis tie-neck blouse in kelly green recycled at SWOPSHOP; accessorised with white beads also from SWOPSHOP

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8th July 2010: SWOPSHOP in Prudence Magazine! 

Top stylist and fashion journalist Angela Scanlon cites SWOPSHOP amongst her 'savvy secrets' in this month's Prudence magazine - a must-read for those who love to spend 'n' save in the realm of fashion and beauty!  Check us out on pg. 27 of the July/August issue! 

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13th June 2010: SWOPSHOP on RTE One Series 'Living Lightly'! 

If you missed it last year, here's another chance to see how one of the show's participants managed to 'live well on less' as the show's tagline goes, by trading items from her wardrobe at SWOPSHOP.  A repeat of the episode in which SWOPSHOP features will be shown tomorrow night at 8.30pm on RTE One!  

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27th April 2010: SWOPSHOP on 'The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin'! 

See SWOPSHOP on 'The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin' from 25.00 here  ... the lovely Sybil Mulcahy got a fabulous vintage wool brocade dress from Jaeger London which she unfortunately didn't get to showcase on the day, but trust us, she looked absolutely stunning in her swop!

 

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22nd April 2010: Win a SWOPSHOP Wardrobe Overhaul at BeautyCouture.ie

Like Fashion, like Beauty, like Free Stuff?  Then you may like BeautyCouture.ie, who tell us they are Ireland's newest online mag...  See what they have to say about SWOPSHOP here and you can even win a free wardrobe overhaul (subject to terms and conditions ;)) here  ... Enjoy!

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12th April: Customer Review of SWOPSHOP on Independent.ie

Model Samantha Gomes cites SWOPSHOP as one of her top three favourite shops on 'The Way We Wear', Independent.ie's style message from the street...  Here is the feature...

 

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06th April 2010:  How SWOPSHOP works!  See it on MediaContact.ie

How does SWOPSHOP work exactly?  Here's a little vid we did for MediaContact.ie which tells you a lot of what you need to know!

 

Click here to view video interview

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29th March 2010:  SWOPSHOP gets Eddie Hobbs' seal of approval!

 Read the review of SWOPSHOP in 'You & Your Money' here!

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09th March 2010:  SWOPSHOP gives you the exclusive SPRING-SUMMER 2010 Collection!

 

As featured in the Independent Online, SWOPSHOP is pleased to unveil the full gallery for the exclusive Spring-Summer 2010 Collection!   Available instore now while stocks last...


♥ Inspired by Alice in Wonderland ♥

Photography: Lucy Nuzum Photography, Escape Photography (Kyrstin Healy), Kenneth Keegan Photography

Makeup: AJMakeup

Models: Abby Kavanagh (Alice), Jenn Gardner (White... Rabbit), Adèle Geoghegan (Mad Hatter), Jessica Lavelle (Queen of Hearts), Kenneth Keegan (King of Hearts)

Shot on location in Trinity College Botanic Gardens

Clothes and styling from SWOPSHOP

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08th March 2010:  SWOPSHOP on StyleBible!

AStyleBible blogger and fashion connoisseur, Niamh Hopkins, reviews SWOPSHOP and highlights the Spring-Summer Collection!  See the article at:  www.stylebible.ie/Blogs/Niamh+Hopkins_swap-til-you-drop...htm 

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02nd March 2010:  SWOPSHOP gives you the exclusive SPRING-SUMMER 2010 Collection!

 

As featured in today's Independent Online, SWOPSHOP is pleased to unveil highlights from the exclusive Spring-Summer 2010 Collection!   Available instore now while stocks last...


Photography: Lucy Nuzum Photography, Escape Photography (Kyrstin Healy), Kenneth Keegan Photography

Makeup: AJMakeup

Models: Abby Kavanagh (Alice), Jenn Gardner (White Rabbit), Adèle Geoghegan (Mad Hatter), Jessica Lavelle (Queen of Hearts)

Shot on location in Trinity College Botanic Gardens

Clothes and styling from SWOPSHOP

 

Full gallery and Alice In Wonderland themed storyboard available soon, watch this space!

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15th February 2010:  Feeling Frugal?

SWOPSHOP gets a listing on feelingfrugal.ie!  This site provides a forum for great value offers across a variety of lifestyle areas such as Restaurants, Hotels, Leisure and Health and Beauty, and SWOPSHOP is happy to provide a further 10% discount to subscribers!  See:  http://www.feelingfrugal.ie/swop-shop/

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 11th February 2010:  SWOPSHOP First Birthday Bash!  

SWOPSHOP would like to thank all of you who dropped in on our first birthday event this weekend!  An amazing time was had by all courtesy of Chloe Arnold and Nikki Bonass as onsite stylists, assisted by Fashion and Makeup students from Crumlin College and Coláiste Íde. Not to mention talented photographers Lucy Nuzum and Kyrstin Healy who ensured that the swopping, styling and makeovers were captured on film via personalised photoshoots!  Here's to another great year, and many more!


Left:  Event co-ordinator Dee Hayden, visiting stylist Chloe Arnold, SWOPSHOP owner Adèle Geoghegan

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4th February 2010:  SWOPSHOP in TV Now!

SWOPSHOP features in this edition of TV Now Magazine - find out what fashion editor Deirdre Morrisey has to say on pg. 37 or here ! 

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30th January 2010:  There's a Dress With Your Name on It!  SWOPSHOP First Birthday Makeover Event!

SWOPSHOP turns one this week and to celebrate, and in particular to say thank you to those of you that made it happen, we are holding an exclusive one-day style and makeover event!

The event will take place in and around SWOPSHOP on Friday 5th February from 12-8pm on a drop-in basis, though due to capacity constraints, early registration is advised to guarantee your place in the line-up of mini-makeover events we have arranged for our guests including:  styling clinic, clothes swop with bonus credits, makeup makeover and photoshoots...

Please note that due to the volume of guests expected on the event day, no bulk swops can be accepted ( a maximum of three items), and to secure your place, pre-registration is required for the event by Thursday 4th February at 6pm latest by emailing swopshop.info@gmail.com

If you would like to know more or to register for the event, please contact us by email only at swopshop.info@gmail.com 

We would love to see you there!

 

There's a dress with your name on it.... and more! 

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15th January 2010:  January Sales!

Check out SaveAFewBob.ie's feature on getting the best out of the January Sales, including a small mention of SWOPSHOP's role in same at:  http://www.saveafewbob.ie/finding-a-bargain-in-the-january-sales/

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29th December 2009:  Happy New Year from SWOPSHOP!

A big 'thank you' to all of you who made it happen at SWOPSHOP in 2009 and here's to an even better 2010!  As word gets around and the customer base expands, we are seeing an ever-more frenzied exchange of an exciting range of stock at SWOPSHOP - and it's all down to you guys!  SWOPSHOP has had some enquiries about exchange of unwanted Christmas gifts (due to missizing and other issues!) - and the answer is, yes, we do accept these, provided that they are clothing or fashion accessory related and the usual terms and conditions apply...

Hopefully, most of you were delighted with your pressies, but we hope to see you in soon anyway since we know for many of you that dusting off the cobwebs and welcoming in the new year automatically involves a wardrobe clearout!

Enjoy the rest of the holidays!

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18th December 2009:  Season's Greetings and Opening Times at SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2010!

For those of you who are not quite finished Christmas shopping yet, we have a nice range of gift items and gift vouchers instore!   Here are the opening times for Christmas/ New Year:

22nd - 2rd December:  Regular opening hours!

** 24th - 28th December:  CLOSED **

29th - 30th December:  Regular opening times!

31st December:  11 - 6pm

** 01st January:  CLOSED **

From 02nd January:  Regular opening times resume! 

 

 

 
Why not give the gift of a free wardrobe overhaul this Christmas? Ask for the 'PIMP MY WARDROBE' gift voucher at SWOPSHOP!

 

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11th December 2009:  Christmas Gift Ideas at SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP has a range of great GIFT ITEMS this month tailored to festive shopping needs...  Bags, wallets, jewellery, gift sets, call in and see... And for the gal who seemingly has everything and more to spare, you can get the fabulous 'Pimp My Wardrobe' gift voucher which entitles the lucky recipient to swop for free!  Two levels are available - three like for like swops (€20), or with one upgrade to any category (€30). Who wouldn't want it?! 

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01st November 2009:  SWOPSHOP in The Sunday Times!

SWOPSHOP is on page 3 of today's Sunday Times Money supplement - John Cradden's guide to Dublin's best Christmas shopping bargains!

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28th October 2009:  SWOPSHOP in Woman's Way!

Read what Woman's Way Fashion News editor Aine Toner has to say about SWOPSHOP in the current issue (October 20th, page 16) ...   Read the feature here

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21st October 2009:  SWOPSHOP on Save A Few Bob.ie !

Save A Few Bob.ie offers 'value conscious' consumers a unique reference point for obtaining the best value across everyday products and services.  This week the site has highlighted the value offering we all know and love at SWOPSHOP!   Read the feature here ...

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18th October 2009:  SWOPSHOP in today's 'Sunday World'!

A selection of 'top swops' are featured in today's Fashion News section of the Sunday World magazine.  Check it out on pages 16-17 or click here to view ...

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15th October 2009:  AUTUMN/WINTER Chloe Arnold!

Leading stylist Chloe Arnold recently used vintage clothing from SWOPSHOP to replicate selected Autumn-Winter trends... We are liking her picks (below) which are still available instore at SWOPSHOP!

Photo Credits:
Stylist/Photography:  Chloe Arnold
Model: Amber Jean Rowan

Selected items from SWOPSHOP

Amber Jean models vintage black cotton asymmetric dress with gold-studded motif waist detail, available from €8 to €30 (depending on item traded) at SWOPSHOP

 Amber Jean models vintage striped velour fitted jacket with feature brass buttons from Hauber Sporting Life (jacket colours red, mustard, royal blue), available from €8 to 30 (depending on item traded) at SWOPSHOP

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05th October 09:  SWOPSHOP in 'The Irish Times'!

The Irish Times today showcased SWOPSHOP as an example of the comeback of barter.  You can read the article, written by money guru Conor Pope, at:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/pricewatch/2009/1005/1224255886814.html

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28th September 2009:  SWOPSHOP on RTE's 'Living Lightly'!

 

Living Lightly, part of the RTE Spend Clever + Live Better cross-media event, aims to help viewers tackle the recession on the ground.  If you missed it recently, here's another chance to see how one of the show's participants managed to 'live well on less', as the show's mantra goes, by trading items from her existing wardrobe at SWOPSHOP (at 18.20 towards the end of the programme)...

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1055995

For more information on the series and on the Spend Clever + Live Better initiative, see:

http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/living_lightly.html

http://www.rte.ie/spendcleverlivebetter/ 

 

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10th September 2009:  SWOPSHOP on 'Two Tube'!

One of Ireland's top stylists and fashion journalists, Angela Scanlon, showed her swops on Two Tube today...  Angela wore a funky t-shirt and beads, and a knockout blazer from Joseph, acquired at SWOPSHOP.  She also modelled a fabulous candy pink Bain de Nuit debs dress, worn with a Karen Millen blazer that she swopped, using items from her own wardrobe that she no longer wore as 'currency' to pimp her wardrobe!  See what Angela has to say about SWOPSHOP at:  http://www.rte.ie/tv/twotube/angelaspendclevertips.html

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08th September 2009:  SWOPSHOP in September issue of 'Prudence' magazine!

SWOPSHOP features in this month's issue of Prudence, the fab mag that champions frugal fashion, beauty and lifestyle!  Sign up to the ezine version for further updates on SWOPSHOP coming soon and many other juicy tips for the frugal fashionista...  Here's the feature:

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07th September 2009:  SWOPSHOP on RTE TV Series 'Living Lightly'!

SWOPSHOP is to feature on the new RTE1 series Living Lightly, part of the RTE Spend Clever + Live Better cross-media event that aims to help us tackle the recession on the ground.  The series, the first episode of which will be broadcast tomorrow at 7pm, shows how to 'live well on less', including balancing recessionista and fashionista roles during the current downturn...  Tomorrow's Afternoon Show also previews Living Lightly, and the experience of one SWOPSHOP customer, who was given the challenge of finding an outfit on a budget, will also be shown in Week 3!  For more information on the series and on the Spend Clever + Live Better initiative, see:

http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2008/0513/tv592.html

http://tvsales.rte.ie/downloads/spend_clever_live_better.pdf 

 

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02nd September 2009:  SWOPSHOP gives you the exclusive AUTUMN/WINTER Collection!

Brrrrrrrrrrr it's getting chilly!  SWOPSHOP thinks it's high time to give you something to warm the heart...  As featured this month in Totally Dublin and Metro, here is SWOPSHOP's exclusive Autumn/Winter Collection!

Photo Credits:
Photography: Scott Kelly
Hair and Makeup: Linda Joyce's Hair Temple, Temple Bar
Models: Catherine Byrne, Abigail Marriott, Emma O' Shea
Location: Morgan Hotel, Temple Bar
Clothes swopped at SWOPSHOP

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01st September 2009:  SWOPSHOP shows it's 'threads' in TOTALLY DUBLIN!

Totally Dublin, the definitive Temple Bar magazine, features SWOPSHOP in it's 'Threads' section this month...  Check it out!

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10th August 2009:  SWOPSHOP  Autumn-Winter 2009/10 Collection........  Coming Soon......

SWOPSHOP would like to say a special thanks to all of you who have embraced the swopping craze and chosen to 'pimp your wardrobe' at SWOPSHOP since it's inception just six months ago.....  Thanks to you, the store and its wares have gone from strength to strength!

SWOPSHOP is now delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the AUTUMN-WINTER COLLECTION to be unveiled in the press shortly..... feast your eyes on the teaser pic and watch this space............................................

 

 

Photo Credits:
Photography: Scott Kelly
Hair and Makeup: Linda Joyce's, Temple Bar
Model: Emma O' Shea
Location: Morgan Hotel, Temple Bar
Clothes swopped at SWOPSHOP

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30th July 2009:  Independent features SWOPSHOP!

Read what fashion connoisseur and 'savvy shopper' Sinead Van Kampen has to say about her experience at SWOPSHOP...

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/fashion-beauty/miss-thrifty-your-guide-to-getting-a-great-fashion-bargain-1846862.html

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21st July 2009:  SWOPSHOP 'au francais'!

Something for all you French-speaking swoppers, of whom there are quite a few...  Fashion connoisseur and commentator Estelle Drury interviews SWOPSHOP and provides a review of her experience as she 'pimped her wardrobe' at SWOPSHOP...

http://estelle-icietailleurs.blogspot.com/2009/07/ou-lon-interviewe-la-proprietaire-de.html#0

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26th June 2009:  SWOPSHOP on TV3 - IRELAND AM!

Hey Swoppers! Thanks for all your kind messages re the Ireland AM slot this morning! Sadly due to the Michael Jackson coverage (RIP:(), full feature on Autumn/Winter collection had to be shelved, however for those of you who have not seen it, this link gives an overview of the service provided by SWOPSHOP and value to be had... More on those fab Autumn/Winter shots sooooonnnnnn, meanwhile, here's this morning's clip...

http://www.tv3.ie/ireland_am.php?video=10611&locID=1.65.74

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18th June 2009:  TV3 Ireland AM features SWOPSHOP Friday 26th June 8.15am

Hope you catch it, link coming soon...............................................

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9th June 2009:  SUNDAY TRIBUNE features SWOPSHOP as 'Tip of the Week'

See the feature at:  http://www.tribune.ie/article/2009/jun/07/consumer-watch/

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7th June 2009:  SWOPSHOP Summer 09 Collection:  Photoshoot

See SWOPSHOP with the best of the rest at:  http://www.pitchcreativeservices.info/

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6th June 2009:  'Toys for BOYS' (Limited Edition) is BACK...

The boy's collection has gained momentum, let's give it another go - see:  http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbum.jsp?MemberId=8587147398&PhotoNbr=1&PhotoAlbumId=10434899415

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02nd June 2009:  Irish Independent

Perhaps some of you saw the mention of SWOPSHOP in this Saturday's Independent (Weekend Magazine)....  Watch this space for more on what the papers say about SWOPSHOP...

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4th May 2009:  'Un-Inhibited' Fashion Photography exhibiton - featuring SWOPSHOP!

SWOPSHOP is pleased to announce the launch of 'Un-Inhibited', a Fashion Photography exhibition with a twist.  The exhibition features a selection from the SWOPSHOP range and there is also the opportunity to let loose and be photographed by the talented Scott Kelly, on site at the CHQ building in the IFSC.  The exhibition opens on 5th May (5-7pm) and runs until 17th May.  We might see you there... 

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22nd April 2009:  National Swap Party Saturday 02nd May!

SWOPSHOP is pleased to accommodate you as co-host of the 'National Swap Party', organised nationwide by Fashion Evolution in aid of Ethical Fashion Week 2009.  We will be open all day Saturday as usual and will throw in a spot prize if you mention Fashion Evolution's mantra 'Change more than your clothes' which reinforces the notion of 'Reduce, re-use and recycle'!

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16th April 2009:  Summer Collection Photoshoot

They're here...  SWOPSHOP gives you a preview of the Summer Collection:  www.pitchcreativeservices.info  Enjoy...

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27th March 2009:  Toys for BOYS!

SWOPSHOP has had considerable demand for 'boys'' clothes!  We do stock primarily 'ladeez' fashion', however, In response to demand, we are offering a 'limited edition' men's and unisex range - let's see how it goes...  You can see the current range at: http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbum.jsp?MemberId=8587147398&PhotoNbr=1&PhotoAlbumId=10434899415

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25th March 2009:  Shoes, shoes, shoes............

SWOPSHOP is pleased to announce that a limited range of footwear is now accepted and offered - (almost) clean soles ;) and top of the range brands are a prerequisite...

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15th March 2009:  Sunday Times

SWOPSHOP features as a 'recessionbuster' in this weekend's 'Money and Business' section of the Sunday Times.  Finance editor Niall Brady describes the experience of just one customer who has embraced the swop phenomenon.  Read the full article below...

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