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Thursday, April 4, 2013

SECONDHAND FIRST: Lucy's Lounge Dublin

SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST: Lucy's Lounge in Dublin Ireland

Starting this month, there's going to be a new regular feature here at the Citizen Rosebud. I intend to introduce you to people, places and things from secondhand shops. No one + no place would make a better premiere, then the marvelous + magical Diedre of Lucy's Lounge in Dublin. 


She's a regular on the +40 fashion blogger circuit, so you've probably seen her lovely comments on your blogs, but did you know she's been running a thriving vintage shop in Dublin for 25 years? After she left me the kindest, most supportive comment on my post announcing my space at Atlas, I became even more besotted with her, and discovered this YouTube video about her shop, which makes a great introduction to Lucy's Lounge, and great inspiration to SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST.




Lucy's Lounge
11 Lower Fownes Street
Ranelagh, Dublin 2
Ireland 
Hours: Monday-Sunday 12-6pm

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 If you know someone, something or someplace that you'd like to see featured in SECONDHAND FIRST, drop me a line and share it!  Be sure to put "Secondhand First"  in the subject line, and mail me HERE.
 

22 comments:

  1. Miss Simmonds SaysApril 4, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    I really want to visit Lucy, it looks like such a creative place x

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  2. mispapelicosApril 4, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Fabulous post on Deidre- Lucy. I also love her, and her way of live, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Who wouldn´t???
    I need to visit her now.
    Thank you, my dear Bella for spreading the love.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxx

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  3. CityScape SkybabyApril 4, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great post Bella, I've only just discovered Deirdre's blog and I enjoyed the video about her despite squabbling children in the background here. Would love to get the chance to visit her shop next time I go to Ireland. xx

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  4. The Dainty Dolls HouseApril 4, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Yesss...I want to go...Ireland is just over the water...looks like a magical place :))) xx

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  5. WillowApril 4, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Unfortunately I can't watch the video, but what an amazing looking shop! If only I could go and visit it.

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  6. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    This post is great!I really love Lucy's style with all my heart and visit her shop is my recurring dream!
    Love xxxxx

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  7. PattiApril 4, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Yay! I love Lucy's posts and want to visit her shop. It looks like everyone there has a joyful experience.

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  8. OfeliaApril 4, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Bella, you are so lovely! You always expand my horizons with new discoveries and new fabulous people.
    Now I want to visit Dublin just to go to visit Lucy's Lounge.

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  9. Becky April 4, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    The video is amazing. Love her story about finding the perfect dress in Paris and what a creative zone her entire shop is for everyone. Following her on Facebook now!
    Thanks! So cool,
    Becky :)

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  10. KristaApril 4, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Lucy won my heart with her pink storefront, amazing hounds and her wild artistic style. She really is making the corner of her universe a better place. If I ever get to Ireland I will hug this woman and buy something fab! Nice feature!
    Xxoo

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  11. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Now i want to go to Ireland and buy something from her!1 AWESOME!!
    And then I'm coming to Seattle to visit you!!

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  12. VixApril 4, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    We need a blogging trip to go to Dublin and take Lucy's by storm.
    I haven't been in ages! x

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  13. Anupriya DGApril 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Wow...this store looks so quaint & pretty - would love to shop secondhand from here someday...am sure she has an amazing collection! :)

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  14. thorne garnetApril 4, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    We're all going....someday! What a beautiful place.

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  15. Flora CruftApril 4, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I'd love to visit Lucy's shop one day, it looks great!

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  16. Forest City FashionistaApril 4, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    We need to all plan a blogger field trip to Ireland to go to Lucy's!!

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  17. No Fear of FashionApril 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    You are right, what a lovely, warm person she is. I looked at the video and you can feel her magic. Hopes she finds a second perfect dress.
    I am quite hopeless in creating things from scratch, so the shop would not do me any good. But if I am in the neighbourhood... I will stop by anyway.

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  18. CurtiseApril 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What a great little film, well discovered, Bella. Deirdre is a lovely warm soul, and her shop looks amazing, wouldn't it be great to hang out there for a while? I love the story about her buying the fabulous dress and having to go hme barefoot - there's dedication to vintage frockery for you! xxxx

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  19. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    bella thank you so much for the mention. i feel very humble by all the attention and very nice comments. i have being watching it all day and i felt overwhelmed by all the support from everyone . thanks you bella and all for making my day. lucyxx

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  20. BerylApril 4, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    My husband keeps trying to plan a trip to Ireland, so if it ever happens, this will be the first place I will go. Thanks!

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  21. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Oh my God !! I need to visit that shop.. I love it...

    Aminta Online

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  22. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Very cool, Bella! I should have gone to a vintage shop whilst in London last year. I will make sure to do so on my next trip abroad. If/when I go to Ireland, I'll be sure to look up Deirdre's shop!

    I have a shop to recommend for you to feature in San Diego. I'll send drop you a line :)

    xoxo
    Cyrillynn

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