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🎙️ Welcome to The Break Up Dress  💜 Hosted by Meghann Scully and Sharon Sweeney 🌍 This weekly podcast will delve into the fashion world, educate you, make you fall in love again with the clothes you already have and inspire you to make more mindful decisions when shopping for clothing. 👗 Share your fashion fails/faux pas and most memorable moments with us  #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann Scully/ Sharon Sweeney


    • May 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    #24 "Sprezzatura" The Grand Finale with a Grandioso Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 40:28


    The Grand Finale of season two is here with a grandioso guest. He's Ireland most stylish man but now calls Italy home. Damien Broderick chats all about his fashion sense, life in Italy and his meteoric rise on social media. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress / @meghannscully / @sharonsweeneydesign #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #23 Dodgy tan lines, ranting and raving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 36:04


    As we approach the end of season 2, we look back on some topics from season 1 including Shein!!! Angelina Jolie is a sustainable superstar and we have a memory that involves an infamous mankini... Follow us on social media: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #22 Jennifer McShane joins us for the chats about her writing career, fashion and living the London life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 42:31


    Our fifth guest joins us for this episode. It's writer and editorial content producer Jennifer McShane.We discuss Jennifer's impressive career, from beginning her career in Ireland writing for regional newspapers to writing freelance and making the move to London a few years ago.Jennifer also talks about how living with mild cerebral palsy has influenced her outlook on life and her career.She has written for Image magazine, The Irish Independent, Glamour UK and Lonely Planet to name just a few.You're really going to love this one!Follow us on instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #21 "That's how I knew it was true love"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 37:52


    We take a look at the Met Gala outfits we loved. An interesting report was released this week regarding secondhand shopping and the result might surprise you and we have one very risqué first date memory...Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #20 Galway Girl taking the luxury tech world by storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 40:33


    We are back with a guest and she is a trailblazer. Ashley McDonnell hails from Galway, lives in Geneva but travels all across Europe and Ireland for work in the luxury and tech industry. She explains the metaverse to us and where she sees it all going. She shares insight into her amazing life and how it all began. She has a successful podcast and always has more to give. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #19 "Moral of the story, blow you horn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 35:00


    We take a look back at the Rana Plaza disaster on the tenth anniversary of the collapse where 1,134 people lost their lives in the garment factory. We also scratch the surface on fast furniture. As always, an update on our lives, horse racing memories and more. Follow is on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #18 "The most sustainable shop in Limerick" Our third guest is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 37:38


    Our third guest joins us, it's Paul Ryan from Duo in Limerick. Hear all about this shop, what he sells and why. Sharons next collection is almost ready and Meghann has been keeping busy with her usual work antics. Also, they girls booked their summer holiday! Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #17 Cobalt mining & the plight of an Irish hooters girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 33:01


    We are live from Limerick. Back together in one room. We take a deep dive into the corruption of Cobalt mining in the Congo and another fun fashion memory.Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #16 "I'd love to repair stuff but I have you" PLUS our second guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 37:13


    It's time for our second guest. We are joined by Colin Atkinson, the Principal of Grafton Academy in Dublin. Meghann was busy running around the race course with students so Sharon sat down with the fashion educator to talk about all the work he does, the courses on offer and the fashion world in general. The gals have been busy with work projects and update you on the week. Follow The Break Up Dress on Instagram and TikTok. #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #15 IPCC report on climate change, PornHub and house party hoodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 29:49


    The IPCC report was released this week on climate change so we take a look at the findings, a busy week of TV, making new clothes and we got what can only be described as the greatest fashion memory yet. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #14 Rugby, tummy bugs and our FIRST GUEST!!! Fionnuala Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 42:05


    This week we are joined by sustainable fashionista, Fionnuala Jones (aka Fionnualajay) who shares her sustainable journey with us and her top tips. She also joins us for fashion memories and more. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress #TBUD #TheBreakUpDress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #13 We Are Back! Gran Canaria, dating, missing bikini bottoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 33:36


    We are back after a much needed hiatus, maybe too long but season TWO is finally here. We have a lot to tell you about the past few weeks, we talk about the most sustainable fashion label and your memories are back. Ever lost a bikini? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: Thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #12 Season finale, resolutions, closing doors & designer finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 41:10


    Here it is, the final episode of season one. We take a look back at our NYE, the week the was and a look back at season one. We've another great memory as well. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #11 Merry Christmas! Discos, Dogs & Deportment School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 38:34


    Merry Christmas, we hope you have a lovely time wherever you are celebrating it. In this episode, we are talking all things Christmas and a report recently revealed that people feel "single shamed" at this time of year, we have a few extra memories for this Christmas special. Follow us on Instagram/ TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #10 Wilder wees, Sequin season and first class flop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 33:31


    On this weeks podcast, we delve into the world of sequins and Christmas jumpers. Memories of our childhood and growing up with siblings and we talk about the weeks we had. Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #9 That Marilyn Monroe dress and soggy ugg boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 36:25


    This week we take a look at a Celebs that have reworn dresses, fashion memories of wearing out of season clothes and we had a busy week with work.Follow us on Instagram TikTok: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #8 Metaverse, Jingle my Bells and all the Virgin Mary's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 31:20


    This week we take a look at the Metaverse, what is it and should we be getting onboard? We got a great fashion memory while in a pub in Dublin and we had a very busy week. Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #7 Black Friday and Debs dresses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 33:50


    This week we are discussing Black Friday and what it really means for garment workers, the week the was extremely busy and we share debs dress memories. Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #6 Greenwashing & reunited in Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 33:38


    On this weeks epside, we talk Greenwashing, what exactly does it mean? And what can we do in Ireland about it. Another busy week for us both as we reunite in Dublin for a fun weekend and we share more fashion memories.Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #5 Vegan leather, chaps & riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 32:12


    This week we dig deep into Vegan Leather, what exactly is it? We both had a busy week between launching a fashion collection and going home and we share more fashion memories.Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #4 Circular fashion & lounging in Lisbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 29:59


    Circular fashion in Ireland, Lisbon, emigrating and your fashion memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #3 Lovely Laois and shooting in Cork

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 33:10


    On this weeks episode we take a look at Shein and the reports and findings recently published about the company, working conditions and how the clothes can apparently effect you. We chat about our week, what we got up to and we share more memories from your wardrobe.Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #2 Micro plastics & Kerry up(dates)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 32:48


    In this weeks episode we are discussing micro plastics in clothing and how detrimental they are and the effect they have on the world. And we have an update on our trip to Kerry!!We also share some more fashion memories.Follow us on Instagram: @thebreakupdress#TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #1 The Break Up Dress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 35:58


    The Break Up Dress with Meghann & Sharon is a weekly podcast that will delve into the fashion world. From fast fashion to sustainable fashion and interesting research and insights into this fashion world. It's also an interactive podcast where we want you, our listener to get involved. Follow us on Instagram: thebreakupdress #TheBreakUpDress #TBUD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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