I just figured out that ASOS, the Internet site known for its knock-offs of designer stuff, has begun to sell authentic designer bags from Chloé and Fendi. Even though the site has long offered upscale brands like True Religion and Rock and Republic, I'm quite amazed that they've actually got the authorization to sell luxury brands as Chloé and Fendi. Aren't these supposed to sold more exclusively?
What say you? Do you think it's cheapens the brands or are you happy for the increased availability?
Who said that summer dresses have to be stuffed away for the winter?
Victoria Beckham will probably not give up shopping, but her newest upcoming project is said to be bag and shoe design. Posh will design exclusive hand bags and shoes that presumably will be sold only in selected stores in the U.S.
Even though she without doubt has an eye for details and knows good design, I must say carrying a bit of Posh on my arm, feels a little unappealing.
Whereas most of my scandi sisters were spending the weekend shuffling snow and struggling through the minus degrees, I enjoyed the mild and sunny Paris January:-)
The sales were on, and most department stores were packed. Thus, I ended up strolling through the less dense Marais and Rue St Honoré. Much more comfortable and inspirational. Furthermore, I couldn't believe my luck when I ran inro the stunning black Chloé Paddington tote marked down by 50 % and another 10% with the tax deducted! The bag has black hardware that makes it go with everything - just what I was looking for:)
Spring and summer collections are packed with with white bags. Here are some of my favourites.
Very little beats ASOS' seasonal sales. Thus, with further reductions, I couldn't resist some shoe shopping:)
I love ballerina flats, and these silvery ones at just 98 kr will be a winner. Since a woman never can have too many pairs of shoes (and I don't really buy that many, either... Normally...), these in gold and these in copper were also added to my order.
At 480 kr for all, including shipment (to France), I'm pretty sure this was a real shoe scoop:)
Tip! Type in the discount code, "clotheshow", and you'll get an extra 10 percent off.
I've been challenged by Fashionfiles to reveal five things about myself that you probably didn't know. Well, here comes five stunning facts about the Fashion Economist:
1) As a little girl I was a huge fan of Samantha Fox. Little did I know of her true career. I just loved her for her music, and played "Touch me" over and over again on my cassette player.
2) I've been an exchange student in Bangkok and lived five months in an apartment complex with a pool and cleaning ladies 6 days a week:)
3) I've featured in a commercial for Tiger Beer
4) I share my first name with the editor of French Vogue
5) I pretty much walk everywhere as I hate spending money on bus tickets.
Shocking, isn't it?
OK, I'll pass on the torch... I hereby challenge Fashion-Faux-Pas and Freshness to reveal something about themselves.
The American hit TV series, "Ugly Betty" has now reached Norwegian television, and the first episode was showed tonight.
After watching the show, my first thought was: Haven't I seen this before? The plot, a misplaced nerdy girl hired as an assistant of a top fashion magazine editor, does not differ much from that of book/movie, "The Devil Wears Prada". Although the TV series certainly was exaggerated in most terms, there were more than a few obvious similarities. Even the music was the same!
Still, I must admit I found Ugly Betty quite charming and enjoyable. I will definitely not miss the next episode. Will you?
As a novice Net-a-porter-shopper, I must admit I had some doubts before placing my first order for this Chloé Edith handbag. Would there be extra taxes? How was the delivery time? When you put that much into a bag (and it was on sale!), I guess this kind of scepticism is far from abnormal.
However, all concern was set aside, for the web shop handled its business well. From placing my order to delivery it took 4 working days. As the parcel was shipped from the States, that's more than satisfactory to me.
Also, the price given at checkout is the real price and includes both taxes, duties and shipping. In other words, no bad surprises;)
Finally, as a Norwegian customer, I found out that the prices converted in dollars give far more value for money when converted to NOK than as for euros or pounds. Thus, if shopping at Net-a-porter, I advice you to choose the American version of the site.
