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I tried casual day look from Dunnes Stores – and the top is very trendy with prices from €10
A FASHION fan has paired two Dunnes Stores items together for a casual look – and prices start at just €10.
Monica, who goes by @mon.fesa on Instagram, posts all things fashion to her followers.
She recently did some clever thinking and mixed two Dunnes Stores brands together for a casual chic look.
Monica took to social media to share how her finished look turned out.
She said: “DUNNES STYLE MIXING BRANDS.
“I really love this joggers with the heels, is chic, is casual, and has a relaxed look with style.
“The top makes it even more trendy.
“Have you tried it yet? You wont be disappointed.”
Monica wore the Dunnes Stores‘ Side Stripe Wide Leg Joggers with the Gathered Hem Textured Top from Carolyn Donnelly’s The Edit.
The joggers cost €25 and come in sizes XS up to XXL.
They are black in colour with a drawstring waist and a wide stripe down the side.
Fashion bosses called the item “trendy”.
An official description of the item reads: “Designed in an on-trend wide leg fit, these joggers showcase side stripes that add a sporty touch.
“They feature a drawstring, elasticated waist that you can adjust to your comfort, and two handy front pockets.”
Monica did some clever thinking and paired the Dunnes Stores joggers with the Carolyn Donnelly shirt.
The cream top comes in a textured material and features two ties at the bottom for added detail.
It has a round neck and three quarter length sleeves for a relaxed boho look.
And there’s a major bonus – the top used to cost €40 but has been reduced now to just €10.
According to the retailer: “Textured top with a high-low gathered hem.
“Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.”
The flowing top can be kept casual like Monica chose to or dressed up by adding jeans and heels.
To top off the outfit, Monica added a pair of pointed cream heel boots.
Fashion fans loved the look and took to the comments to admire her style.
One said: “Ooh, such a great way to elevate the style. Love the pants.”
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.
First ‘automotive resort attraction’ to open in the UK with two-storey karting track for racing fans
PLANS to open a new electric karting resort in Bicester are officially underway.
Bicester Motion submitted plans for the project last year and it has now been approved, meaning it will be the UK’s very first ‘automotive resort’.
Bicester Motion, the classic car company at Bicester Aerodrome, have had their plans approved to create the family friendly leisure facility.
They are partnering with TeamSport, who are in charge of changing the building’s use from the hangar space to a 500-metre indoor electric karting track.
The companies are making use of derelict aircraft Hangar 137, a heritage site on Buckingham Road in Bicester.
The hope is that the new attraction will “promote leisure and tourism” but also sustain what is “special about the RAF airbase”, as was written in the application.
It will include an e-karting track that will stretch over two floors with other facilities being included on a mezzanine level. Over the track there will be a bowling zone, workshop and viewing area.
The proposal included CGI images of what the hangar would look like once complete.
In the council’s decision report, it stated: “The proposal represents the re-use of a historic building, which will be given a viable use and includes significant improvement works to the building.
“The proposal would provide economic benefits in terms of job creation and social benefits through the provision of leisure activities for the residents.”
The proposal also included a car park with 40 spaces.
Overall, the project received two objections and one supporting comment from members of the public.
Joshua Folks, who lives in Acorn Close in Bicester said: “This development would bring a much-needed sports and entertainment facility to Bicester, and provides an offering not currently available in the town, or even around Oxford or Banbury.
“The location makes perfect sense with Bicester Heritage’s existing and obvious links to motorsport already, and with electric karts being used, noise will not be an issue for us local residents. Existing outdoor track activities will create much more noise.
“The facility and its new visitors will also provide a benefit to local businesses already in Bicester Heritage, for example the gin distillery, allowing more people to see it’s there and either visit at the time or return, knowing that it is there.”
Dominic Gaynor, chief executive of TeamSport, said: “Our future talent starts on the go-kart track and for some time we have been looking to open in Motorsport Valley surrounded by the many F1 teams.
“Finding the right place and location were key and our new home at Bicester Motion is the perfect match. We will be providing an innovative and exhilarating new two-level track for everyone to enjoy and creating jobs in both the construction and operational phases.”
Currently, the automotive resort has no name or time frame for the expected completion of works and opening.
New Attractions Opening in the UK
Here are some of the latest attractions coming to the UK...
Harry Potter world in Watford have a new exhibit opening in May. Titled “Summer Feature”, the website teases: “Get ready for a spellbinding experience in 2025, with the unveiling of a brand-new wizarding Summer Feature at the Studio Tour.”
Paultons Park, the home of Peppa Pig World, will debut their latest attraction, Ghostly Manor, in a few months. The park have also announced a karting track opening in 2026.
LaplandUK have announced they will be bringing Christmas to Manchester later this year. They announced they will be providing festive fun in 20215 with a brand-new experience at Capesthorne Hall.
The new track will be less than an hour from another well-known attraction in Oxfordshire.
Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop is just a 45-minute drive away.
