There is always first time for everything...online shopping. Yes or No?

Nov 12, 2009 - I always knew they existed - I have seen their chic dresses, sexy heels and cool tops.  I am talking about Topshop.  I got even excited when I found out that they opened a store in NYC, although I live in Denver, Colorado.  I must say things come around a lot slower around here and don't get me wrong, there are nice stores here, but it's not to the point where they satisfy my fashion cravings.  This is when the beauty of online shopping comes in handy.   My friend Sophie loves to shop online.  She says that it's the best because she can buy things anytime,even in 2 in the morning,  not have to worry about driving to the mall ( and not finding anything at the mall!!) and in most cases there's no sales tax and a little shipping and usually the return and exchange are easy. I must say I was never comfortable of buying clothes online. Shoes and bags, I'm OK with.  With clothes, things are different simply because every brand has slightly different sizing and all.  Topshop seemed no exceptions.  It's from UK, and I know sometimes the equivalent of those sizes can be confusing...( look at H&Ms!)  One day, as I was looking through tons of pictures as always - new trends, jackets and coats for fall and winter.  And there it was.  I fell in love with this striped knit jacket from Topshop.  I looked at the price and fell in love with it even more - it's only $80!! Knitted Stripe Jacket $80.00 at Topshop I had to go to the store - but wait, there is no Topshop here in Denver!  As I envied those folks in NYC, I went online.  I quickly navigated myself to look for the jacket and there it was!  I want, I want!  Pause.  What is my size?  Suddenly, I was lost.  I usually wear 2 or 4, depending on the brand.  I have jackets and tops that run rather smaller and larger and what?????  While all those thoughts kept going around my head, I looked up on the sizing chart.  Hmmm....I think I am 4 but I don't want it to be too tight since it's a knit jacket....oh well, let's just order 6 in case and if it didn't fit, I'd just exchange it. - 0 Comments

Breaking into the colors

Nov 04, 2009 - I must admit- I am not very good with wearing colors.  I always wear black.  When I look into my closet, I see blacks...call me boring but I can't help it.  I just love it.  Black has never disappointed me.  This has a lot to do with my mother.  My mother worked in the fashion industry for many many years and her wardrobe staples are from Yohji Yamamoto, Comme Des Garcons and Issay Miyake...all in black.  It's not that I haven't made an attempt on colors. The reactions vary among friends and family.   One day, I wore Elizabeth and James Lucinda dress in cerise. (BTW, this dress is so versatile: you can wear as a boat-neck, one shouler or strapless, with or without belt, even with statement necklace)   My best friend Jenn said, "You, in a pink dress?  You must have become soft."  Have I really become soft because I wear pink?  Or has the fashion revolution started in my own closet?  I think the latter.  Every season I look into my closet and go through many magazines and all the fashion sites then I come up with "The List".  That way, I won't go too crazy on impulsive buys such as I might wear it, only wear it once, or even might be able to fit into it if I lost weight....and I don't have to explain it to myself later.  So here are some from my list for this season: I swear I am not having pink fever (Pink is a color I don't remember wearing when growing up)but I think this skirt is a must for the fall.  It's super sexy and edgy at the same time.  I wear it with Alexander Wang tank or Kain tees then my faux leather jacket will finish the look. 1) Pleasure Doing Business Five Banded Skirt in Hot Pink: Pleasure Doing Business 5 Band Mini Skirt as seen on MARY-KATE OLSEN $88.00 at Pink Mascara     This tee has the rock'n roll vibe-with the studs.  I wear it with leggings (liquid leggings or lace leggings) and biker boots. - 0 Comments