The sales are in full swing at the moment and undoubtedly they are a great way to grab a bargain and for retailers the Autumn Winter deliveries are starting to arrive, so the decks need clearing a little!
But....do think before you buy that piece for a snip, surveys have found that sale purchases are the items which tend to hang in our wardrobes with the tags still attached- bargain or expensive mistake?
Here are our tips for navigating the sales:
- The most important question to ask is, would you pay full price for the sales piece? If so, and it is marked down, what a bargain!
- What are the gaps in your wardrobe? Think about what you need.
- Look out for good quality wardrobe staples like well cut jeans, plain tees, trench coats, LBD's, and an investment leather jacket.
- The pale peach ruffle dress is marked down 70%, but does the colour/ ruffles/ cut really suit you?
DON'T LOOK AT THE DISCOUNT, LOOK AT THE PIECE
- Do you have accessories to match the lime green and purple dress, if not you need to factor in the cost of buying these too.
- Check the returns policy before you buy, the majority of retailers will not take back sales stock if you have a change of heart.
- Ask the sales assistants for help in picking out key pieces, by this stage they will know the stock well and be able to select styles to suit.
Happy bargain hunting!
Festival season is about a lot more than just the music—checking out all the fun style can be just as fun as catching all the cool acts. There are some great festivals on this weekend in Ireland including Sea Sessions in Donegal, Marlay Park in Dublin and our very own – The Westport Music & Food Festival.
With the weather being very unpredictable, sometimes it's hard to decide what to wear and what to bring with you without carrying a huge backpack.
Here we list our top fashion picks for any girl going to a festival this summer!
Smart Buy
Be weather-ready in cool layering and quirky prints. We love these colourful printed ponchos by Joules. They fold in their own front pocket which means they can easily be tucked away in your handbag. Shop here: http://goo.gl/gv2ii8
Our Festival-Go-To Dress
Maxi dresses are very popular among many celebrities heading to festivals this season. We love these Crea Concept & EMU black maxi dresses as they can be easily accessorised with a pair of sunglasses and a statement necklace. A very cool and simple look! Shop here: http://goo.gl/ee9EG0
Also, this Seasalt Swanpool Tunic is one of our favourite pieces for festivals; it's so light and works great with leggings or jeans. 
Fun & Comfortable Footwear
Swap your every day pumps into a cool pair of rubber boots or floral printed wellies! Our suggestion are these Ilse Jacobsen Rubber Boots – pair them with a funky pair of socks in soft and breathable bamboo, which will keep your feet cool during the day and warm at night; we went for these Seasalt Floral Socks. Shop rubber boots here: http://goo.gl/BaHPjW
These Joules wellies are another great option for girls who like to look stylish at festivals. They come in floral print or stripes – how cute?!
Best Festival Cross-Over Bag
This super cute and practical 'Penelope' leather bag by White Stuff is a must for festival goers. The zip-around purse has plenty of space for all your essentials and makes a fine companion to any outfit. Shop here: http://goo.gl/X4ccrv
Happy Dancing!
At Liberties we're all about fashion, art and design- we love to share our finds with you. In store and now online too we are selling gorgeous clothes, gifts and home-wares and here in the blog we will keep you in the mix with our news, discoveries from near and far and give you a feel of the store.
Our customers are our constant inspiration. We love listening to what you're into and discovering what makes you tick. Whether its organic toiletries form Achill Island to fashion from leading international designers, intricate details, superior craftsmanship and sensuous textures - it is our continual quest to venture out and source unique and special collections.
