I'm not sure if it's because I had a tradition as a kid to go and visit Brown Thomas on Christmas Eve, with their magical window displays and the last minute shopping buzz, but Christmas shopping just wouldn't be the same for me today, if I didn't take a little visit into the Grafton Street store!
So if you haven't managed to start your Christmas shopping yet, thanks to the lovely white stuff hanging outside our homes for the last week and a half, then maybe this weekend will be the time to start it as Brown Thomas are celebrating the festive season with a 20% off (almost everything*) sale.
If you are a Brown Thomas Black loyalty card holder or have a Brown Thomas Platinum or Mastercard, you can avail of 20% off most of the store from tomorrow, Thursday 9th December until close of business Sunday, 12th December. And if you're not already a loyalty card holder, you can sign up for one when you visit the store!
Now although it says 'almost everything', a little * appears after the 20% off which means there are exclusions to the offer. The sale doesn't include Spring or Summer 2011 merchandise, beauty products, items from The Marvel Room, luxury accessories or jewellery boutiques. It doesn't include Stella McCartney or Burberry accesories, Christian Louboutin or some selected designer footwear. It also excludes the restaurants instore, Laduree and Nespresso.
So what does it include?? Everything in BT2 (yay!) with the exception of Ugg boots, most of the second floor at Brown Thomas including selected footwear and clothing lines.
There is also 10% off watches, Links of London, Alessi and the Electrical and Coffee Emporium. Some cosmetic counters and designer brands may also have their own special offers on over the weekend so keep an eye out!