Street trend: Barbara and Deborah

Name: Barbara Stack

Age: 48

From: Dublin

Occupation: PR manager

Favourite shops? Choice Boutique, Sandycove; Paula Rowan, Westbury Mall; Arnotts, Henry Street; Office, Dundrum Town Centre. I also shop online on vavavoom.ie

What are you wearing? Peruzzi longline blouse, €109; white Peruzzi leggings, €39; Paula Rowan bag, €209 and shoes from Carl Scarpa, €109.

Most expensive item ever bought? In relative terms, it was a Louise Kennedy coat for £400 when I was earning £7,000 a year in my first job.

Best bargain? Canopi sleeves for €39 — it gives a longer life to my summer dresses.

Best dressed celebrities? Marion Cotillard and Michelle Obama

Worst dressed celebrity? Katie Price

How much would you spend on fashion each month? As much as I can afford. I love it and I think it’s really important to support Irish retailers

Fashion faux-pas? Tracksuits when not playing sport, it’s a pet peeve, as bad as pyjamas

Name: Deborah Barrett

Age: 28

From: Cork

Occupation: Member Services Executive at Cork Chamber

Favourite shops: The Dress Bar, Zara, River Island, Massimo Dutti

What are you wearing? Top, €20; jacket, €67; trousers, €40 and handbag, €107, all River Island. Shoes, Carvela Brown Thomas, €169; necklace, Mi Moneda at Keanes, €170

Most expensive item ever bought? Dress by Paul Costelloe for €700

Best bargain? 7 for all Mankind jeans, Bloomingdales in USA, €60

Best dressed celebrities? Kate Middleton, Millie Mackintosh, Victoria Beckham

Worst dressed celebrity? Lady Gaga

How much would you spend on fashion each month? €200

Fashion faux-pas? Black tights with denim shorts