If i’m looking for an outfit for a special occasion I imagine what I want then search the city to find an imaginary dream collection of clothes, a dream that hasn’t comes true until now!

Step into the sumptuous Georgian drawing room that is the design studio of Aine McDonnell and you will get a taste for the style and flair of this extraordinary talented designer.

Run from her spectacular, period home in Sandycove, Studio A is a new, bespoke ladies fashion boutique, where visitors can choose from a range of evening wear, alternative bridal gowns and day wear.

‘Everyone is an individual and no two people will ever wear a garment the same way. That’s why I wish to embrace and enhance my clients’ individuality by tailoring to them alone’.

Here in the elegant Georgian drawing room that is her design studio, Áine will personally assist you to choose from a range of sumptuous eveningwear, daywear and accessories, which are then created especially for you, to compliment your preference and style.

Visit http://www.studioa.ie/

A dream outfit needs dream shoes!

Bennett & Collins a lovely shoe boutique in Co.Down, are launching a bespoke show service in March 2011 which will be ideal for any trendsetters out there.

You can create your very own personalised styled shoe, you’ll be involved in the design process  and choose your own fabric and colour.

The shoes are delivered within six weeks and prices start from £290

Visit www.bennettandcollins.co.uk