Ready, Steady, Shop

Shops, real bricks and mortar shops with products on display, are finally reopening. We cannot wait. The simple joy of strolling around the aisles, browsing what’s on offer, being able to see rather than guess the item size, meeting a friend for a coffee and chat afterwards. How have we survived ladies, without these simple pleasures?

To celebrate (and because we couldn’t wait), the Woman’s Way team did some advanced scouting of what’s in store at our favourite stores. 

Penneys: How how we’ve missed you? Nipping in over the weekend for a quick browse and emerging laden down with more bags than it is possible to carry. 

1. Orange And Blossom Floral Wrap Candle €2.50

Divine smell and amazing value

2. Denim Jacket Made Using Organic Cotton Basic €17

A light layer to dress up any outfit, without breaking the bank.

3. After Mask Hydrate €0.90 

Get to grips with tired, dull-looking skin with this hydrating sheet mask. 

Marks and Spencer: The ultimate one-stop shop for everything you could ever need. Stylish outfits, chic homeware and iconic food halls filled with decadent delights, all under one roof.  

1. Wide Leg Trousers €54

A colourful power pant perfect with wedges. 

2. Floral V-Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Wrap Dress €95

The perfect day-to-night gúna. 

3. Alphabet Velvet Make Up Bag €6.75

Luxurious and pretty, at a really affordable price. 

Zara: For designer trends at high street prices, Zara just can’t be beaten. A great collection of summer blazers and comfortable flats longing for a new home.

1. Printed skirt with knot, €39.99 

A flattering shape in a fabulous print

2. Water repellent gilet, €29.99

Because it is the Irish summer we’re dealing with. 

3. Embossed leather tote, €69.95

Channel a Spanish vibe on staycation

4. Green leather ballerinas €39.95

Comfortable, flat, stylish, great colour

Dunnes Stores: What would we do without Dunnes? An Irish staple with low-cost basics mingling with designer gear at excellent prices.

1. Denim midi skirt, €25 and denim ruffled blouse €30

Either separately or rock that denim-on-denim look

2. Lennon Courtney Navy Dress, €90

Designer chic at an affordable price

3. Carolyn Donnelly v-neck linen top, €25

You’ll wear this all summer

4. Paul Costelloe blue v-neck cashmere jumper, €100

Enough to make you look forward to chilly evenings

Monsoon: Get your float on this summer. It’s bang on trend and Monsoon as the most amazing range of comfortable, floaty dresses.

Libra lemon midi dress blue, €115

Combining the floaty look with on-trend yellow