Adare Guide Shopping
Footprints by Laura
Footprints by Laura Adare Style One of the famous visitors to Adare was style icon, Grace Kelly, who once famously said “I don’t want to dress up a picture with just my face”. It’s a good thing, then, that those who share that sentiment are spoiled for choice when shopping in the village. Princess Grace first achieved fame as a Hollywood actress in films such as High Noon, To Catch a Thief, Rear Window, Dial M for Murder and The Country Girl—for which she won a Best Actress Oscar. In 1956, she married Prince Rainier of Monaco and it was with her husband that she visited Adare in 1961. She was equally famous for her fashion sense as for her acting and humanitarian work. Kelly was a member of the International Best Dressed List since 1960. There have been many exhibitions documenting her faultless style including a recent display of her dresses and accessories in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She was a patron to designers such as Christian Dior and Chanel and very loyal to the quality clothes she bought, so much so that she was reluctant to throw anything away. One of the French fashion designers she so loved, Yves Saint Laurent, once said that “fashions fade, style is eternal”. That could have been spoken about Grace Kelly but either way, remains a mantra for modern fashionistas.
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If you want to put the pep back in your step, be sure to pop in to Footprints by Laura. This shoe emporium may be compact but offers a large selection of ladies, gents and children’s footwear. Footprints by Laura offers a range of sizes and styles as well as the leading brands.
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Whether looking for casual or formal shoes, work or school wear, the store has a great selection—varying with the seasons. It also stocks handbags, scarves, umbrellas and footwear products and accessories. The friendly and attentive staff aims to please and will have you walking on air in no time! Footprints by Laura opens Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-6pm and Sunday 2-6pm.
You want to put the pep back in your step, be sure to pop in to Footprints by Laura
In the ladies’ section, brands include Marco Tozzi, Caprice, Jana, Heavenly Feet and S. Oliver and for gentlemen, Dubarry, Wrangler and Morgan—to name but a few. There is a full measuring service available for kids and some of the big names stocked include Geox, Start-Rite, Superfit and Ricosta.
Don’t Forget! Fashion in Other Shops!
Adare is a fashion destination in County Limerick, particularly for occasion wear. There are several other well-known boutiques and shops here stocking clothing, shoes and accessories.
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They include: Isobel’s, the K Boutique, Catherine McCormack International Collections, Aisling Maher Boutique, Lady Penelope, Serendipity Shoe Boutique and Joli Accessories. Aibhéil of Adare bridal boutique is very popular too (viewings are by appointment only).