Sunflowers and Sparkles: Dublin Diary-01/07/15

Hey everyone and welcome back to Sunflowers and Sparkles! Well I had an amazing two days in Dublin with my sisters! We were so incredibly lucky to win 3 tickets from the lovely Ryan Tubridy at 2fm just before Christmas. I had such a great time I said I'd blog about the whole thing including a haul of some of things that I picked up and a very important announcement! So stay turned :)

28/06/15

Not much happened, just got a train to Dublin, Luas to Connelly and a Dart to Dun Laoighaire where my sister lives. Got a Chinese and watched the showing of Glastonbury.

29/06/15-The Big Day

Woke up and went to the lovely Avoca for breakfast. Had some amazing pancakes with fruit, yoghurt and maple syrup. Went up the Dun Laoighaire pier on this sunny morning. Popped into penneys to get some last minute concert essentials. Walked back and began to get ready.

Arrived at the 3 Arena at about 5 and waited for an hour and half with the help of giant chocolate buttons. Eventually we speed walked to the standing area (the big men shout at you if you run-not nice) and we got decent spots!

Vance Joy began with class set ending with the more well known Riptide.

As we awaited the terrific Taylor Swift, there were two large screens to either side of the stage with had behind the scenes footage of her music videos, interviews and the odd quiz question-such a simple idea that eased the crowd who were waiting in anticipation.

Then it began. Full of energy, the beautiful Taylor and all her backup dancers, singers and her band played 19 songs.

There wasn't a moment during the whole show I wasn't smiling and having a great time. The talent she has is incredible. She played 4 different instruments during the show. She had very few costume changes which was good. During this time, messages and advice from her friends appeared on the two big screens. There was a large main stage and a long one that went through the crowd, like a T shape( how appropriate ;) ) the long stage raised above the crowd so she played directly in front of the seated area. The long stage also moved left to right for some songs.

I've never been to a concert like it. So full of spirit with an atmosphere that couldn't be beaten. Swift is such a hardworking dedicated women and I feel this was truly conveyed in her performance.

We headed home to some fluffy pjs and a nice cup of tea.

30/06/15

Set off for Arnotts and Debenhams in search of a Debs dress. Successfully found one ( this is being kept under wraps-sorry!)

Grabbed a bite to eat. Onto Penneys, Jervis shopping centre.I got some things in Boots and Forever 21. Didn't do too much shopping cause all I needed was a debs dress.