Dublin is about to lose one of its best vintage spots - Shotsy is closing down.
Shotsy, for those of you unfamiliar, is a brilliant little vintage shop in Dublin's Temple Bar. It's one of the first shops I checked out when I started this challenge and I instantly fell in love with the small shop with big personality. I wrote in an earlier blog post about my first visit to Shotsy where the owners gave me some really helpful advice when I told them about my fast fashion detox. Since then, I've been keeping up to date with the shop through instragram and pop in whenever I'm passing by.
You can imagine my disappointment then when last week Shotsy posted not about new pieces but about a closing down sale! Wanting to support the shop while I still could, last Saturday I headed down to check out the sale. There was a great buzz in the shop with lots of shoppers in to pick up some vintage bargains while they still could. I tried on lots of lovely items and came away with 3 pieces.
I bought two shirts and an amazing 1960s dress (pictured above). Shotsy's prices are always reasonable but the sale prices are serious bargains. If I remember correctly, the shirts were less than €10 each and the dress was reduced from €35 to €20. I think the shirts will be great for work once the weather gets warmer and I can't wait to wear this dress on a nice Summer's day.
At the moment the shop is still open but it's only a matter of time until the stock clears. Keep an eye on Shotsy's Facebook and Instagram for updates on what's happening and items still available. I thought of share some of Shotsy's recent snaps with you to give an idea what's available in the closing down sale.
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| I LOVE these party dresses |
I think the close of Shotsy is a reminder that we need to make the effort to support small, independent business, especially those going against the grain and promoting vintage. I wish I had supported Shotsy more when I had the chance. Wishing the Shotsy ladies all the best in their next venture!
Mary x
