Smockdown: This Wednesday and Thursday Smock boutique, which normally keeps a low profile at the bottom of Cow's Lane in Temple Bar, is showcasing its full range of exclusive stock at the lavish surroundings of Browne's Townhouse on St Stephen's Green for a special two-day event to celebrate its fifth year in business.
Going downhill: If you're going skiing early next year, plan ahead and avail of this weekend's sale at the Ski Shop at Equestrian World in Maynooth, Co Kildare. There will be discounts of 50 per cent off last year's range of jackets and 20 per cent off ski hats, snow boots, goggles and other accessories.
Two left feet: Office Shoes is running a "buy one get one half-price" offer on all stock at the moment. There are branches in Henry Street and Grafton Street in Dublin city centre and in the Dundrum Town Centre.
Feel-good factor: McCabes Pharmacy in the Dundrum Town Centre is offering discounts of up to 25 per cent off vitamins and supplements.
Strictly ballroom: The Killarney Towers Hotel is running a ballroom dancing week from Oct 29th to Nov 3rd. The package includes five nights' dinner and bed & breakfast with dancing workshops run by teachers Ger and Sandra Lucas each day. The price is a very affordable €299 per person. See www.odonoghue-ring-hotels.com/ killarney-towers or call 064-21100 for details.
Oh la la: The designer lingerie boutique La Petite Coquette will be having a clearance sale for today from 10am-6pm. Many prices will be reduced by 50 per cent or more. The store is located at 22 South William St, Dublin 2 (01-7079973).
Is your shop having a sale? Have you spotted a bargain? If so, e-mail salestalk @irish-times.ie. Thanks this week to Eleanor Fitzsimons, Nicoline Greer