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Excursions for the Devout Fashionista

By Carleenp · Comments (0)

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

When you decide you want to enjoy a week or two of sheer retail therapy, where do you go? There are loads of wonderful cities worldwide that offer designer boutique stores, beautiful lanes and streets jammed with exciting stores and markets and at affordable prices. Read on for some suggestions for the fashionista’s perfect getaway.

Paris

Of course Champs-Elysees in Paris is considered number one for anyone who loves shopping. The beautiful tree lined street packed with designer boutique stores, coffee shops and known brand stores is an exciting place for any keen shopper.

Spend a day or two shopping before heading off to see the sights and attractions that the City of Lights has to offer before heading home with all your merchandise. Bear in mind that shopping in Paris is not affordable. The Champs-Elysees is an expensive street but you will return home with some of the finest items of fashion in the world.

Australia

Melbourne is alive with boutique stores and chain stores that will have you shopping for days. There are three major shopping streets in Melbourne, Chapel Street, Albert Park and Bridge Road; these should not be left off your list if you’re looking for the perfect fashion holiday.

Singapore

Singapore is another firm favourite with shoppers from all over the world as you are welcomed by boutique stores, bustling colourful markets and luxury shops. If you are shopping in Singapore, start in Orchard Street where you will find shops selling everything from fashion and cosmetics to electronics.

New York

Shopping in New York is a must for any shopaholic. This city is filled with boutique shops, chain stores, speciality shops and bargain stores. You can find anything when you shop in New York from designer labels to superior home furnishings.

London

Heading into the centre of London will have you amazed at what you can find. Oxford Street is a shopping oasis with loads of shops, boutique stores and electronic stores for you to choose from. Take a couple of days in London to visit as many stores as possible before heading home.

Bangkok

If you’re after some bargain shopping then Thailand’s capital, Bangkok is the place to go. It’s considered one of the best shopping cities in Asia and rightly so, this area is filled with shops, chains and markets offering all types of goods for you to take advantage of. Get your bartering hat on, because many of the stores will barter for price, so you may even get the prices knocked down.

Buenos Aires

If you’re heading to Latin America be sure to head downtown in Buenos Aires which is filled with boutique stores and chain stores. The most popular streets for some well-deserved retail therapy are Calle Florida and Calle Lavalle.

Copenhagen

The Danish capital is alive with boutique stores from local designers. You can get everything here from fashion accessories to fantastic home decorations. Spending a couple of days in Copenhagen will enable you to shop until you drop.

Saint Barthélemy

St Barths offers Caribbean shopping that has a duty free policy and over two hundred boutique stores. Walk along the beautiful streets, visit the stores and come home with plenty of bargains, this is the perfect blend of great shopping and incredible scenery.

So there you have it, a short rundown of some of the best shopping destinations in the world. Is there anything we’ve missed?

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About the Author: Carleen Coulter

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Tags : Fashion, Shopping, Travel

Sears Fashion Shopping Finds

By Carleenp · Comments (1)

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

At one time in my life, Sears was a regular shopping destination for its good selection of fashionable items at equally good prices. But over the years, my trips to Sears morphed into trips for things like household appliances or tires over fashion. So, it was rather fun recently to take a fashion shopping field trip down to the local Sears store to see what sort of outfit I could put together for around $75.

Sears is still doing quite a nice job in terms of providing fashionable items, both in terms of the latest trends and in terms of more classic items. For those who want to keep up with trends, the UK Style by French Connection collection and the Kardashian Kollection each has some nice items. Interestingly, I was not all that interested in the Kardashian Kollection when I first saw online photos from it, probably because what I initially saw were animal prints, and that just doesn’t mesh with my personal style. But when I saw the collection in person, I found myself leaning heavily toward it for items to try on. It includes a number of pretty light gray items, a color I tend to prefer, and it also has a good number of basics that have interesting touches, such a cut outs on the sleeves, a lace backed shirt, rivets added to skirts and so on.

I picked up two outfits, one to feature here and another for Beauty and Fashion Tech. For the most part, the items I purchased were also on sale. The outfit below consists of A Kardashian Kollection skirt ($29.99), Kardashian Kollection shirt with interesting buckles at the shoulder ($24.99), and Apostrophe footless tights ($7.00), for a total of around $62. I then tossed in a bit of a splurge and added a necklace from the Kardashian Kollection ($19.60) on top of it.

Each item in this outfit will also work well with other clothing items I already own. For example the top can be paired easily with jeans, and the skirt would look nice with boots and just about any top. I could have just as easily worn the skirt without the tights as well. The items also match well with my purchases for Beauty and Fashion Tech, in part because I focused quite a bit on the Kardashian Kollection, which is a nicely cohesive collection that makes putting together outfits quite easy. The collection also includes a nice selection of lingerie, handbags, and shoes.

On the whole, it was rather fun to go rediscover Sears. I am quite sure I will return to shopping for fashion there much more often, which is certainly more fun than cruising the appliance section! If you haven’t seen what Sears has to offer lately and want some fashion bargains, drop in and take a look. I think you will be happy with what you find.

Disclosures: I was provided a Sears gift card through Glam Media in order to complete the purchases for this post. No monetary compensation was provided by Sears or Glam Media for this post. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Sears

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How to Thrift Your Way to a New Look

By Carleenp · Comments (0)

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Thrift stores are great places to find deals on high quality clothes. If you’re trying to find a new look without spending a lot of money, follow these tips to learn more about shopping at thrift stores.

If you’re like most people, you probably want to look great without spending a fortune. This can be difficult to accomplish with the high price of buying new clothes. Fortunately, shopping at thrift stores is a great option if you want to keep your look current and stylish while staying frugal. Thrift stores often get a bad reputation, but if you know what to look for and how to shop, thrift stores can be a great source for all your clothing needs.

The most important part of effective thrift store shopping is setting and sticking to a budget. Leave your credit and debit cards at home and only use cash so that you’re not tempted to overspend. Many people have a tendency to buy more than they need at thrift stores because the stores are so inexpensive. Buying things you don’t need because they’re cheap isn’t necessarily thrifty and if you’re not careful you can end up spending the same amount of money as you would in a regular store.

You should also make a plan when shopping at thrift stores. Thrift stores are often overwhelming and have a lot of options. Having a good idea of what you’re looking for will help you focus and make the trip a much quicker and easier experience. On the other hand, you also need to be flexible. If you go in to a thrift store looking for one thing and stumble upon something you’ve been looking for or anticipate needing, then buy it. Just take a moment to decide if it’s something you actually need, otherwise you’ll end up with a closet cluttered with unworn clothes.

Although thrifting is a great way to find unique items, there are some items that you simply won’t be able to locate easily or find outside of major retailers. To keep your costs down and to offset your thrifting, keep a close eye out for closing down and High Street store sales. You can also find a wealth of sources on the internet offering unique discount codes and vouchers, which will enable you to pick up those hard to find must-have items at a reduced cost.

Many thrift stores have sale days, where everything is significantly marked down. Make sure you know about these days and always try to stop by in case you see anything you need. You will also find better deals if you visit your local thrift stores frequently. Thrift stores are constantly adding new inventory and selling their current inventory. Many people find it helpful to add stopping by their favorite thrift stores to their regular routine.

When shopping for clothes at a thrift store, it helps if you can identify high quality clothing. Knowing about stitching and fabric types is helpful. Well made clothing will last far longer than low quality clothing. Fortunately, if you know what goes in to a well-made garment, you can get great deals on great clothes that last a long time. Knowing which brands are popular or commonly considered to be good is also helpful when thrifting.

When shopping at thrift stores, it is important that you try things on. Even if you get a great deal on something, it won’t help your look at all if it doesn’t fit. Different brands have different size guidelines so just because it’s your size on the tag doesn’t necessarily mean that it will fit you. Most thrift stores have dressing rooms where you can try on clothes. If the store does not have dressing rooms available, try to wear clothes that are not too bulky so you can try clothes on over those to get an idea of fit.

Shopping at thrift stores is a great way to find a new look for a low price. Following all of these guidelines will help you look your best.

This article was written by Elena Price on behalf of Words-about-things