Killer Heels

Not wishing to fall into fashion-speak but 'fierce' is the only word we can think of to describe Louise Goldin's sculptured shoes for TopShop SS10 Divinely impractical – they are cream and studded after all – you'll need no other embellishment when you wear these. Just get used to having people staring in wonderment at your feet all night. €229, available from topshop.com and to be confirmed as whether they're coming into the Stephen's Green store.

Brow Wow

That well-shaped, beautifully groomed brows can transform your face is not a beauty myth. Indeed, it is the very reason why many Irish women have been making the trek out to Elysian in Leopardstown to submit their brows to the capable hands of Libby Ryan, who trained with the expert Anastasia Soare in London. Having searched for the perfect city centre location, she has now opened Elysian Brow at Dawson Street and here a combination of threading and plucking is used to get brows Hollywood perfect. They offer a complimentary touch-up whereby if you run out on your lunch break and get your brows done you won't alarm colleagues upon your return. We especially like their offer of unlimited brow shaping for three months for €90. 21 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6788 260

Alright, Petal

Rosebuds on ironing boards and polka dots on plates, these are a few of our favourite Cath Kidston things. There's a fine line between retro cuteness and tweeness but Kidston always gets it just right, and sales last year proved that even in a recession, people wanted to tap into her brand of romanticised domesticity, as company profits were up by 60%. We love the Sherbet Stripe bed linen set, which is a fresh and pretty look for your bedroom this spring. Prices start from €14 for a pillowcase and €70 for a double duvet cover. Get it at Cath Kidston, Dundrum Town Centre and online at www.cathkidston.com

Come wine with me

Gina Gallo, third generation wine maker and granddaughter of the Californian wine pioneer, Julio Gallo is coming to Dublin next month and is hosting an exclusive wine tasting event on 4 March in No 24 at the Merrion Hotel from 8-10pm. The number is limited to just 50 guests, who will have the opportunity to meet Gina and sample a selection of quality Gallo Family Vineyards wines, as well as complementing canapés. If you'd like to attend this event, email your name, address and contact details to winetastingevent@tribune.ie by noon on Wednesday. Twenty-five T2 readers will receive an exclusive invitation to go along with a friend.

The Shopping Audit

* We're loving... shopbop.com

We don't need much encouragement to splash some cash here – Tibi dresses, D von F bags, Helmut Lang cardis – but now there's free delivery within three days and free return shipping, we're on it for at least five hours of the day.

* We're not sure about... the Mother's Day hard sell

We're hardly over Valentine's Day and 14 March is the next big Hallmark holiday we
hate. We don't need to be told that we should celebrate our mums and we also think she might prefer a holiday instead of this Tiffany charm, €1,265.

* We're lusting after... Japanese Kitkats

Nestlé have given the bar a make over with a new 19 flavours reflecting regional specialities like green tea from Kyoto and soy sauce from Tokyo. Sadly only available in Japan so if anyone is heading there, bring us back a few bars, pretty please.

* We're stocking up on... Louise Gray for ASOS

So vibrant, so cool, and just so much fun. Her colourful simple shifts have a cult following and we have to admit that we're smitten too. From €94. Asos.com