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Friday, 4 April 2008

INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER

Nicole´s dress is from Karen Zambos Vintage Couture. You can buy it from http://www.shopbop.com/.

Unfortunately this dress is sold out but Karen Zambos has many beautiful summer dresses. I show you some. All these dresses are made of 100 % silk, so they not only look good, they also feel good.

St. Barts Dress, $350,00

Print Ruffle Dress, $328,00, exclusively at shopbop.com

Scallop Dress, $328,00

Thursday, 3 April 2008

Today New York-founded fashion label Theory will open the doors of its first UK store, in London's Westbourne Grove. A renovated 500 square foot space complete with its very own English garden view and reclaimed oak floors, the store will play host to the clean lines and modern styles for which the brand is known.

Alongside its womenswear collections, we'll also be able to get out hands on accessories including eyewear and bags. The Westbourne Grove store will be followed by further stores, which are planned to open throughout 2008. Theory, 237 Westbourne Grove, London.

Source: vogue.co.uk

Here are some items from Theory´s spring/summer 2008 collection. You can buy them at http://www.shopbop.com/

Shalita Top, $190,00

Lydias Pant, $255,00, also in dark grey

Tubular Tank, $90,00, also in blue, black, pink, green and white

Vance Cashmere Cardigan, $355,00, also in heather grey peacoat

Uris Top, $200,00

Belen Punched T Strap Sandal, $245,00, also in black and honey

Sunday, 30 March 2008

WEAK DOLLAR = SHOP ON US SITES

As you all know, dollar is at its all time lowest right now. For us shoppers, it´s good news as it means that we can shop on US sites at very reasonable prices. You can get the same thing at considerably lower price. The selection is huge, many sites have their own lookbooks and trend reports.

The main problem is that many US sites don´t deliver to Europe. Always check what the company has rules for international shipping. For example on Shopbop the international shipping charges are based on several factors, including total price of items, the weight of the package, and its destination.

Another issue to remember is VAT. Almost certainly you have to pay duty, in average it is between £8.00 and £13.00. ParcelForce will not deliver or hand over the goods until this is paid.

I have found some good shopping sites that offer international shipping.

http://www.shopintuition.com/. This site sells a vast range of products - jewelry (Dofeared), sunglasses (Erickson Beamon), bags (Jerome Dreyfus), clothes (Ella Moss, Lauren Conrad), jeans (Paige Premium), beauty products (Philosophy), shoes etc. They also sells mens clothes and baby products.

Paige Premium Hidden Hills High Rise Barcelona Blue Wash Jean, Stretch, £160,00

Ella Moss Mary Ann Cami Dress, $175,00

Erickson Beamon Jackie O Sunglasses, $270,00

Dogeared Large Hammered Karma Necklaces, $79,00 - $102,00

Another good site is http://www.shopbop.com/. Here you can find many well-known trendy brands like 18th Amendment jeans, Alice+Olivia, Anna Sui, C&C California, Charlotte Ronson, Chip and Pepper, J Brand, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Helmut Lang, Nanette Lepore, Tibi, Tory Burch etc. The list is long! Right now they have a sale also. I like this site!

Crawford High Waist Flared Pant, 18th Amendment, $275,00

Sequin Ombre Dress, Alice + Olivia, $84,00

Coquette Top, Nanette Lepore, $215,00

Tri-Color Stiletto, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, $585,00

Then there is the celebrity favourite Kitson. The Web address is http://www.shopkitson.com/. You can buy women´s, mens and kids clothes. Some of the brands you find here are Paris Hilton, Missoni, Michael Kors, Colin Robertson, CC Skye, One of a Kind, Botkier, Orla Kiely. You can also buy candles, parfumes and beauty products from brands like Stila, Jo Wood Organics, Fresh, Diptyque, Tocca etc.

CC Skye - Retro 3/4" Buckle Bracelets in 7 Colours, $195,00