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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I tried comfy new cherry red outfit from Dunnes Stores for summer with lovely feature from €15
A FASHION fan has told how she tried a comfy new cherry red co-ord from Dunnes Stores - and it's perfect for casual days. Lauren Egerton Advertisement 3 Lauren is loving her new red look 3 It's a bargain at just €35 She said: "Why is nobody talking about the new two pieces? "I got the red one but I can't remember if it also comes in black. "So the two piece is a top with lovely gold buttons and a ribbed detail. "The pants are a wide leg and are the same material. They just don't have pockets. Advertisement READ MORE IN FASHION "I used to never wear red, I hated it but now I can't get it off me. "Everything I buy is red these days because you told me to buy red! "So if you're that person that doesn't like red or don't think you can pull it off just try it." The Short Sleeve Button Detail Jersey Co-Ord Top is a bargain at just €15. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Its description reads: "This soft jersey top features short sleeves and gold-tone buttons on the shoulder, adding a stylish detail. I tried 'gorgeous' tie front summer top from Dunnes Stores - here's how I styled it "In a textured finish, wear with denim or the matching trousers (sold separately) for a coordinated look." The matching trousers are also priced at €20. The retailer added: "These straight-leg jersey trousers have a textured finish and an elasticated waistband for a comfortable fit. Advertisement "Pair them with the matching top (sold separately) for a relaxed, coordinated look." The outfit comes in sizes XS to XXL with some sizes already sold out. Meanwhile, another fashion fan has alerted shoppers to a Style lover Lucy, who goes by @ Advertisement She invited her followers to She said: 'Style an outfit with me: I want to style this gorgeous white top I've picked up in "And I got it from Asos. I loved it. I think it is so cute." The Advertisement Its description reads: 'This cotton poplin waistcoat from Savida features a flattering tie-front design and delicate lettuce-edged trims. 'Adorned with all-over perforated embroidery, it offers a light, breezy feel that is perfect for sunny days.' The cute summer top, in white, ranges in sizes XXS to XXL. Lucy has bagged the gorgeous piece for just €20 in Advertisement But shoppers are being warned that the summer top is currently not available on the Dunnes website but may still be available in your local store. Separately, The new outfit will add a pop of colour to any wardrobe this The pink set consists of a waistcoat, shorts and a blazer. Advertisement The striking pink Crepe Waistcoat is a steal at €20. The 'Style it with the matching shorts and blazer (sold separately) for warm-weather days at the office.' The cute waistcoat, available in sizes 8 to 18, is selling out fast online. Advertisement Sizes 16 and 18 have sold out on the website already. 3 The outfit has a ribbed detail throughout THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I found £6,000 of savings in 10 MINUTES with two dupe-hunting Google tricks that transform your home, garden & wardrobe
I LOVE a deal and there are loads online – but who has the time to scour the web looking for savings? That's why I got a robot to do it for me. 27 The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has been hunting for deals online Credit: Sean Keach To see if I could save some cash, I set Google's AI systems to work, hunting for product alternatives, "dupes", and lookalikes . It managed to track down thousands of pounds of savings in a matter of minutes using a clever combination of free online features . I used two different tricks – one using Google Gemini and the other using Google Lens. Gemini is Google's chatbot. You can find it And Google Lens is a special version of Google Search that you'll find inside the official Google app on your phone. You can take or upload a photo, and then Google will hunt for it (and lookalikes) online. Just tap the camera icon in the app. Both of these tools are perfect for dupe-hunters looking to save a bit of cash. They can identify your product and trawl the web to find items that look just like it – only at a much lower price. First, I tried it on a few products in my house to see if I could find places where I would have saved money . But I also had a go with ritzy items I'd seen online – all in a bid to find bargain versions of the same products. Let's start with what I had at home first. Google's Gemini AI app lets you chat out loud with shockingly humanlike virtual helper HOME ITEM #1 – LIVING ROOM LAMP I love my living room lamp. It's the Made Java Arc Overreach Floor Lamp, which normally retails for £179. That's a fair sum of money, but it looks great. For this, I had better luck with Google Gemini. I asked for lookalike lamps that didn't cost as much, and it served me up with three decent options. 27 You can chat to Google about products – and hunt for cheaper ones Credit: Sean Keach 27 Google's Gemini chatbot can serve up lookalike products Credit: Sean Keach 27 This isn't an exact dupe but it's far cheaper than the one we bought Credit: Studio / The Sun Two looked reasonably similar and came in at £59.99 and £84.99. Honestly, I would've been happy with either. But there was a near-identical one up for £109.99 that would easily double up as the real thing. Nice work, Gemini. Potential Saving: £119.01 27 This attractive lamp is similarly styled but far cheaper Credit: Online Light / The Sun 27 This looks almost identical to the lamp we actually bought Credit: Mano Mano / The Sun HOME ITEM #2 – BROWN JACKET Next up, I snapped a pic of my Wrangler Buffalo Trace jacket. This one cost me about £120. This time, I plugged it straight into Google Lens. What I thought was interesting here was that I took a pretty rubbish photo of the jacket. And not only did it find a very similar alternative on Asos, it also identified the actual jacket and listed that too. Spooky. The Asos option was just £45. An absolute steal. It's not whiskey-themed, granted – but what a bargain. Potential Saving: £75 27 Google Lens can quickly identify an item in an image Credit: Sean Keach 27 Google Lens quickly serves up cheaper alternatives Credit: Sean Keach HOME ITEM #3 – ORANGE POUFFE We have an orange pouffe that works as a footstool or a spare seat if we've got a load of people round. It's the Dunelm Eliza Pouffe Orange Umber, which goes for £40 online and in stores. 27 We bought this pouffe, but there were cheaper options online Credit: Sean Keach 27 This similar pouffe is on sale for just £25.99 Credit: RUComfy / The Sun Google Lens managed to find one that looked almost identical (but a slightly different shade of orange) for £25.99. But I actually prefer a slightly different design that showed up on Google Lens via Etsy, which was only £22.99. So there's a small saving, but the original was already pretty cheap, in my opinion . Potential Saving: £17.01 27 There was en even cheaper Etsy option that looks very stylish Credit: Etsy / Kosiproducts / The Sun HOME ITEM #4 – DINING CHAIRS Another Dunelm buy for us was our dining chairs. We've got the Dunelm Shea Set of 2 Dining Chairs, which are £119. We have six chairs, so that's £357. 27 Google Lens gets to work right away, hunting for similar products Credit: Sean Keach Google Lens managed to find a fairly similar-looking pair from Debenhams for £100 – so that would've been £300 for six seats. If we'd gone for those, it would've saved us £57. It's not a massive saving, and honestly, I prefer the ones I bought. But if I were really sticking to a budget, every little helps. Potential Saving: £57 27 Debenhams had a pair of very similar chairs for just £100 Credit: Debenhams / The Sun ONLINE ITEM #1 – GREEN SOFA We recently went sofa hunting, and it was hard not to be impressed by Swoon. They've got some lovely gear. I was just looking online and found a very tempting three-seater Swoon sofa in green (or "fern") velvet, sold by John Lewis. I love it, but it's hardly cheap at £2,139. 27 This Swoon sofa is dreamy – but it's priced very high Credit: John Lewis / Swoon / The Sun My first attempt was with Gemini, but it struggled to come up with much, no matter how I worded my prompt. It showed a couple of sofas that didn't look similar enough. 27 Google Gemini suggested this sofa, but it wasn't quite right Credit: Daals / The Sun 27 Another Google suggestion missed the mark – although it was cheaper Credit: Habitat / The Sun But when I tried it with Google Lens, I spotted two very nice options. There was a pricier sofa from Brand Alley at £1,599 that looked good. But my favourite was the even cheaper Lutyens Moss Green three-piece sofa from Daals, which was a thriftier £1,399.99. It's beautiful, and far closer to the original Swoon sofa. Potential Saving: £739.01 27 Google Lens tracked down this bargain offering, though it's not quite as stylish as the Swoon one Credit: Brand Alley / The Sun 27 This Daals option undercut Swoon significantly, and it's beautiful to boot Credit: Daals / The Sun 27 Google Lens is a savvy shopper's dream Credit: The Sun ONLINE ITEM #2 – OUTDOOR DINING SET Next, I went really posh. We recently moved and we haven't got any garden furniture yet. There's a very roomy outdoor set from Bridgman called the Richmond Modular Sofa Set, but it costs a frankly bank-breaking £5,299. Ouch. 27 This posh garden set would look you've got the room for it Credit: Bridgman / The Sun 27 You'll need a big budget for it too Credit: Bridgman / The Sun Straight to Google Lens I go. One option was a decent (but smaller) option for £1,399 from another retailer. 27 This one cost £1,399, but I was hopeful I'd find something even cheaper Credit: Honeypot / The Sun But I was more impressed by a similarly spacious £1,185 alternative that included a fire pit table. Sadly, I couldn't find anything that matched the original bang on. So maybe I went too posh here. However, I do think that the cheaper set looked very nice, and I could do a lot with the spare £4,000 if I were buying this. Potential Saving: £4,114 27 This more budget-friendly option included a fire pit Credit: House of Glitz and Glamour / The Sun 27 Google Lens looks for products at a whole range of prices Credit: The Sun ONLINE ITEM #3 – COFFEE TABLE After the dining set drama, I thought I'd look for something quite fancy – but that might be dupe-friendly. I found an extremely pretty Porta Marble Coffee Table, which retailed at a whopping £999. Come on Google, sort me out - and of course, it did. 27 This is a gorgeous marble creation but few people have £1,000 to spare on a coffee table Credit: Luxura Home / The Sun 27 The price is very high for most Brits – so I went looking for a cheaper buy Credit: Luxura Homa / The Sun It instantly surfaced an Erie coffee table for £675, but that was still too high. So I scrolled on and found a stellar bargain from Daals. It's the Maru Round Oak Pedestal Coffee Table in Washed White for £189.99. This obviously isn't marble, but it has a lacquer effect that gives it a white shine like the original. 27 This oak coffee table gives off a similar effect to the posh marble one – but at a fraction of the price Credit: Daals / The Sun This is a brilliant example of a lookalike with a massive saving. Importantly, it's unlikely I would've found this – as I wouldn't have searched for oak while looking for an alternative to a marble coffee table. Potential Saving: £809.01 That brings the grand total savings to £5,930.04, courtesy of Google's online brain. WHAT ELSE CAN YOU USE GOOGLE GEMINI FOR? Here's the official tip list from Google... Go Live with Gemini to brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics, and rehearse for important moments. Connect with your favourite Google apps like Search, Youtube, Google Maps, Gmail, and more Study smarter and explore any topic with interactive visuals and real-world examples Unlock a world of expertise and get tailored information about any topic Plan trips better and faster Create AI-generated images in seconds Get summaries, deep dives, and source links, all in one place Brainstorm new ideas, or improve existing ones Picture Credit: Google / The Sun
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Topshop returning to high street in Donegal department store
Topshop is returning to the high street in a partnership with one of the Republic of Ireland's best known department stores. McElhinney's in Ballybofey, County Donegal, is to begin selling Topshop's clothing range next month. It will be the first time that Topshop clothes will be sold in a physical store since it moved solely into the online retail space. In 2021, Topshop was one of four brands acquired by online fashion group Asos from failed retail group Arcadia. McElhinney's general manager Sandra Devenney told BBC News NI shoppers can expect "the Topshop that we all knew and loved and have missed". "We are really optimistic and very excited about this." McElhinney's will be the first store to sell Topshop clothes as part of its high street relaunch. Its return to bricks and mortar retail will also see the brand partnering with stockists in Denmark and France later in 2025. Topshop, Ms Devenney said, is an iconic brand, and a perfect fit for the Donegal store. "We have an exceptionally dynamic team and are always looking to the future while, as one of the now very few independent family run stores in Europe, maintaining our heritage," she said. Is Topshop returning to the UK high street? Topshop has been teasing a return to high streets in the UK over recent weeks. Last month its managing director Michelle Wilson told industry magazine Drapers that Topshop is planning to be back on the UK high street by the autumn of 2025. In a post on social media on Tuesday, the company revealed actress and model Cara Delevingne as "the new face of Topshop", adding a "bold new era begins." Fashion blogger Denise Curran is excited for its return. "You were bang on trend if you were shopping in Topshop," Denise from County Armagh told BBC News NI. "I can't wait to see what their styles will be like." She said it was to the Donegal store's huge credit that they have partnered with Topshop and will definitely be making the trip down. "Well done to McElhinneys, it's amazing to see. "A lot of people obviously travel to Donegal on their holidays so it's a great location for people to actually plop on a map and say I want to go there." Topshop first opened in Sheffield in 1964 and at its peak had about 300 stores in the UK and Ireland, including 14 in Northern Ireland and a further six in the Republic. Asos bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands, but not the shops, after Arcadia went into administration in 2020. In 2024 Danish company Bestseller bought 75% of Asos' stake in Topshop. BBC News NI has approached Topshop for comment. Thousands of jobs at risk after Asos Arcadia deal A brief history of Topshop
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Topshop returning to Irish high street in Donegal
Topshop is returning to the high street in a partnership with one of the Republic of Ireland's best known department in Ballybofey, County Donegal, is to begin selling Topshop's clothing range next will be the first time that Topshop clothes will be sold in a physical store since it moved solely into the online retail 2021, Topshop was one of four brands acquired by online fashion group Asos from failed retail group Arcadia. McElhinney's general manager Sandra Devenney told BBC News NI shoppers can expect "the Topshop that we all knew and loved and have missed". "We are really optimistic and very excited about this." McElhinney's will be the first store to sell Topshop clothes as part of its high street return to bricks and mortar retail will also see the brand partnering with stockists in Denmark and France later in 2025. Topshop, Ms Devenney said, is an iconic brand, and a perfect fit for the Donegal store."We have an exceptionally dynamic team and are always looking to the future while, as one of the now very few independent family run stores in Europe, maintaining our heritage," she said. Is Topshop returning to the UK high street? Topshop has been teasing a return to high streets in the UK over recent month its managing director Michelle Wilson told industry magazine Drapers that Topshop is planning to be back on the UK high street by the autumn of a post on social media on Tuesday, the company revealed actress and model Cara Delevingne as "the new face of Topshop", adding a "bold new era begins." Fashion blogger Denise Curran is excited for its return."You were bang on trend if you were shopping in Topshop," Denise from County Armagh told BBC News NI."I can't wait to see what their styles will be like."She said it was to the Donegal store's huge credit that they have partnered with Topshop and will definitely be making the trip down."Well done to McElhinneys, it's amazing to see. "A lot of people obviously travel to Donegal on their holidays so it's a great location for people to actually plop on a map and say I want to go there." Topshop first opened in Sheffield in 1964 and at its peak had about 300 stores in the UK and Ireland, including 14 in Northern Ireland and a further six in the bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands, but not the shops, after Arcadia went into administration in 2024 Danish company Bestseller bought 75% of Asos' stake in News NI has approached Topshop for comment.
The Independent
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Missed out on Adidas's cow print sambas? This is when they'll be back in stock
From cowboy boots and fringing to bootleg jeans and suede, the fashion world is going wild for Western-inspired style right now. But Adidas took things one step further earlier this year when it dropped a new style of trainer featuring an all-over cow print. Putting a fresh spin on the ubiquitous samba and the sleek SL72 style, the bold print was an exclusive for Asos and sold out in all sizes within a day. So, has cow print officially stolen leopard print's crown? Rearing its head at Copenhagen Fashion Week in January, it went on to dominate street style looks in New York, coating everything from handbags to heels. A playful take on the Western aesthetic, cowboy print rose to prominence in the Sixties among bohemian dressers before having a comeback in the Nineties thanks to the decade's maximalism. Now, it's returned again as a direct challenge to the clean girl and quiet luxury trends. There are plenty of ways to wear it, from mini skirts and ballet flats to trousers. But if you prefer a more understated pop of cow print, trainers are the way to go. The good news is that the Adidas x Asos range is being restocked imminently. Here's everything you need to know. Adidas Originals samba trainers in cow print: £90, (Adidas) A fashionable spin on the hugely popular trainers, these Adidas sambas are designed to be a style statement in their own right. Characterised by an all-over cow print, the trainer features the signature white three stripe detailing, tongue and heel, while chocolate brown laces and a pink leather lining add a playful touch. The trainers sold out within a day before, but will be back in stock on 1 August 2025 – so, mark the date in your calendar. Adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in cow print: £90, (Asos) A fresh alternative to the prevalent Adidas samba, the SL72 trainers boast a more streamlined silhouette. Reminiscent of trainers from Adidas's archive in 1972, the design of this style is low profile and slick with a playful cow print finish, pink pops on the sole and black laces. Featuring the brand's instantly recognisable three stripes and trefoil logo, the trainers marry comfort and style. Trust us, the print is more wearable than you might think. Whether you play it safe with an all-denim look (lean into the Western feel) or experiment with colour by pairing them with red, blue or butter-yellow pieces, the monochrome print is sure to add intrigue to your look. The trainers are back in stock on 1 August 2025. These leopard print Adidas samba trainers are selling out fast – here's where to shop
