BT2 is a real example of when the Celtic Tiger was roaring loudest…read more It's basically totally overpriced clothes for young people - both guys and girls. They stock top labels like Juicy Couture, Diesel, Lyle and Scott, All Saints, Guess Lipsy and See by Chloe. There are also BT2's in Grafton St and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Now I'd be lying if I said I didn't shop here (I am a big Juicy fan), but usually only around Christmas Time when I have some vouchers or something to spend. I'm not crazy about spending €100 on a t-shirt, and you'd be hard done by to find something much cheaper in the shop. They also stock jewellery, underwear and beauty brands like MAC and Benefit. I like to go in even for just a look around, because the shop itself is quite young and funky.

I've always wanted a Ted Baker purse and looked everywhere from Arnotts in the city to Bt2 in…read moreblanchardstown you name it!! And they never had the exact one I wanted so luckily I was in Dundrum one of the days and popped into this lovely store and they had the exact Ted Baker purse I wanted downstairs & not only that it was on SALE too!!!! The girls in there were very helpful and friendly & I got what I wanted so thank you Bt2 in Dundrum hehe!

Great mall in Dublin! Has everything in there, from high end shopping to bargain stores, there's…read moresomething for everyone. In the store Pennies for example we got a lot of souvenirs (Ireland t-shirts) to bring back to the states for literally €3.50. If you come here around 1&2 though all of the kids getting out of school come there to congregate lol. We saw this as we were leaving and there were piles of happy busy teens in their school uniforms coming into the mall.

This is a great large shopping mall. Large amount of stores, great variety of items, all price…read moreranges. Most things you'd need can be found here. Multiple places for food, tea, coffee, juice, desserts are provided. Easy to stroll around. Easy to find restrooms. Nice staff. Conveniently reachable by public transportation. All in all, a great place for shopping when you're in need of something special.

Want a name plate for your bedroom door? Perhaps you would like to make your own snow globe or…read morefoil-art tiger? If you are nodding excitedly while braiding a friendship bracelet, then this is the shop for you. But while a lot of the products on offer are admittedly aimed at the younger generation, there are plenty of others that don't require you to ask an adult before beginning, including ready-stretched canvases, heaps of different paints (not just poster) and various sized brushes.

This shop is a dream for kids (and me who loves arty crafty colourful stuff). Yes it is small but i…read morethink its fitting for the type of shop it is, its like finding a treasure chest that is teeming with pretty paper and stickers and pencils and foamy stuff and felt and every thing you have ever used in a primary school art class and even more than that. This place is perfect when it's halloween and you dont intend to join the droves of people wearing internet bought costumes, two years in a row now I have taken a trip to this shop to stock up on things to make my cotsume. they do the best face paint around, big tubs of the stuff and they have as much glitter as.....something really glitery! I can just keep listing stuff off and bore you but really you would be better off heading down here and having a look for yourself.

build a bear in Dundrum where absolutely fantastic with my daughter today and her friends . highly…read morerecommended the build a bear party and the staff made it amazing. thank you so much

Build a bear... now, I know you are wondering, what do they do there? If only they'd give some sort…read moreof hint, a clue even as to what might happen, what might be on offer when you walk through the doors. I had no idea. Luckily I have a well informed four and a half year old who had a very good idea of what might happen and was only too glad to fill me in on the details... in exchange for permitting him to go through the process of getting a bear er.. built. To an adult it all looks a bit contrived.... A cynical person sees all the accessories and extras that are on offer, knows that the process doesn't just involve picking up a suitable/desirable cover/empty bear, getting it stuffed, putting in a heart (a free cloth one or a 6Euro 'beating' one), sewing it up and paying the nice girl at the desk. A child sees it differently, they see: 1. A huge choice of new best friends, just waiting to be filled and named and personalised 2. A chance to actually help in stuffing their own teddy, thereby making it that bit more special 3. An opportunity to put in the teddy's heart before the closing surgery 4. A chance to give the new teddy a big hug to see if it is too hard/too soft.. and have it adjusted accordingly 5. Getting to help make and print the teddy's birth cert 6. The possibility of getting clothes and shoes and all manner of extras for the new best friend And yes, for the most part, they are absolutely correct; my lad loved the whole process and the guys in the shop do their best to make a big deal of each child and their new teddy. They also try to constantly up-sell the extras which is a bit annoying but completely understandable. My lad wasn't getting extras and while not overly happy about this at first, he was made up and extras forgotten about when he saw that the bear came in a cardboard box, shaped like a house that he could colour in... he has spent the last 4 days personalising it. For a cost of 21Euro it is not bad value, sure these aint Steiff Bears, but not bad quality and the kids enjoy the process. So, yeah, I was very sceptical about the whole thing when we went in but actually it was a lovely experience and one I am keen to repeat with one of my many Goddaughters very soon!

Are you pushed to find clothes big enough for your tall or rotund physique? Never fear, Mr Big has…read moreall the answers. Coats, trousers, suits, jeans, shirts, t-shirts, jumpers, woolies, swimwear and underwear, all in larger than large sizes, can be found in Mr Big. They stock waist sizes from 44" to 80" - really BIG. They also have a selection of footwear, from runners to smart lace-ups, in sizes 12-17. My bro has monstrous feet (size 14), and this is one of the only shops in Ireland where he can find shoes to fit. If you are too embarrassed to embrace your size and be seen entering Mr. Big, they have an online ordering service on the website.

This used to be the most ironic shop on the Southside. The shop sells clothes for people who are…read morevery wide or very tall, a useful service for people who find it hard to find clothes to fit them. The old shop however had the smallest door you could ever imagine! It was something that everyone used to laugh at and it was always pointed out to visitors as you drove by. Now though, the shop has moved around the corner and has a normal sized door so all the comedy is gone, it's a pity but I would say the large men of Dublin are much happier now! I have taken (or tried to take) a picture of the old small door but there is nothing there for perspective so it's hard to see how small it actually is! Ah well!

"A christening present for my godson". "For my son and daughter-in-law on their anniversary". "To…read moremy half brother Phil on his transition to womanhood". Okay, so I made the last one up, but the Card Company does stock some very specific greeting cards. It also has a ton of both kids' and adults' fancy dress costumes for sale - alongside some very prominent notices telling you not to try them on before asking a member of staff to help you. As most of the ladies' outfits consist of those old classics such as Naughty Nurse/Nun, maybe the staff members are just eager to lend a hand...

LoveLoveLove, HugsHugsHugs, Squeeeeze and Kissessssss…read more.. Yep. It's Valentines Day on Sunday. No need to panic. You still have time to make your own card. I'm a fan of hand-made cards. They are more personal, less tacky and not as shamefully priced. But if you totally disagree, the Card Company has so many choices with bees and butterflies that your head will most likely explode. There are some nice cards to be found if you look carefully, and of course balloons and teddies to complement the card. Hugs and kisses!

Fancy-schmancy cosmetics counters on the first floor, with all the big brands represented. When I…read morevisited, some were manned by eager looking ladies, while others were bereft of sales staff. Score! I headed to the empty ones for some quick tester sampling, before going upstairs to check out the clothes. Brands include Lee, Miss Selfridge, Firetrap and be sure to drop into Topshop, where one of the sales guys looks just like an Irish Russell Brand.

I was here trying many many evening dresses and I found the staff to be nothing but extremely…read morehelpful. One was very good at taking photos of me, positioning me this way and that, to get the perfect photo of me in their wares. Walking around the womens clothing department, there appears to be something for every taste, every age group. A bit on the pricey side, but everything I tried on was good stock and good quality. Recommended.

Lifestyle sports is like the orginal sports shop for Ireland. It's full of O'Neills stuff and has…read moreeverything for all of your sporting needs, from GAA to athletics. They also always seem to have loads of Reebok. They're great, an Irish institution, and they always have good deals on packs of socks, football stuff and at Christmas they have good gift packs. The staff are great & know lots, but is it just me or do they get younger and younger every day!?

Can't fault this place, it's pretty big and covers a number of sports albeit at varying degrees of…read moreselection. If you can't find what your looking for the there is a few other places around dundrum. Pricing seems fair and in line with other in the area but I tend to end up going to elvery's as its bigger and often cheaper.

I was their Friday at 6.30 I wanted to get my ears peirced. I am in a wheelchair and was told I…read more was too late to get them done they don't close till 9?? I was their about 2 months ago and the girl I delt with couldn't do enough for me. Their loss I got them done across the way half the price Wendy

The Monsoon branch on Grafton Street can be difficult to root through, with the clothes packed so…read moretightly together that you need serious muscles to pull them apart, particularly with sale items. This particular store, however, is laid out well, with plenty of space between each item and the collection at the moment includes some key pieces that don't look "typically Monsoon" i.e. voluminous skirts and 1950s bustier dresses. There's a nice jewellery and sleepwear section as well.