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In the Shopping Forum section, you can discuss shopping tips, hunts, finds, and steals! Have fun sharing your shopping secrets with other Chictopians!

xo,
Cheri

I live in South Africa, and fashion abroad has always tickled me! They have a more wider variety and so forth! Problem is I am scared to buy online firstly: Quality and Reliability and Secondly: Shipping here costs ALOT! So I want to ask if you guys know any cheap online shops with cheap shipping fees? Also which one can pay by using your debit card and not credit card (seeing as I am just finished studying I do not have a credit card) Thanx a bunch you Chic people xxx

Shipping fees are usually so expensive to New Zealand :’(
Do you guys know of any online shops with free/cheap shipping? – Preferably with reasonably priced items too.
The only few I know are ASOS and Romwe.

Thanks!

why dont we get a list started of our favorite places to shop from home!

Know of any websites similar to those listed in the title? I already know about:

lulus.com
gojane.com
cutesygirl.com
pinkice.com
yesstyle.com

anybody know anymore? hopefully some that are more affordable than yesstyle or urban outfitters, or lulus, please & thanks :)

I'm all into leggings this season and I use them as pants both: indoors or outdoors. They're much more comfortable than jeans, that I can't help.
Recently I found a cool on-line store with plenty of options that I liked, so I keep using leggings everywhere and consider keep using them for spring as well (such they have really cute pattern options there)

But I want your opinion. Do you think it's ok and nice  for people who wherem them as pants or you wouldn't like the change? Here's a few models that I like and have for you to know what I'm talking about:
Leggings Best Stock Drawer

I've been scowering the wed and the malls for a tubetop bodycon dress to wear for valentine's day, but I just can't seem to find the right one. For one thing, I don't have boobs to fill in the dress so I need a really small one. Do you any of you have any ideas as to where I might find such a dress?

  i don't find GAP, anthropologie or J crew boring..

i really do mean cheap like under $50 or good sales with stiff under $25

Hey girls! Share your favorite online store!
I like
http://www.shopruche.com/
http://www.sottoboutique.com/
http://www.forever21.com/
sometimes I like browsing in eBay and etsy too ;)
Please share yours! :D

Hi everyone!

Mishpish Boutique is a new online boutique based in Canada for women's clothing, jewelry and other accessories. I was wondering if I can get some feedback, thoughts on the styles? prices? would you buy? would not buy? why so?

Love to hear your thoughts!

xo

Mish

Hello! I'm a high school student who really wants to start putting more effort into my clothes because it makes me feel more confident and happy to wear stylish clothes at school. But the problem here is that I have a limited amount of spending money, since I want to save up money for college etc. Are there any stores besides forever21, H&M, and target that you would recommend? Also, any tips on keeping in style, while on a budget? Thanks so much in advance to those that reply! BTW I live in the mid-west area of the United States.

Does anyone know any online stores that sell cool, affordable, decent quality jewelry? Anywhere from the $5-$20 would be awesome. Thanks!

Help! I’m trying to expand my shopping horizon and try online shopping, but there don’t seem to be many places that ship to Canada, that don’t already exist in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto. If anyone knows any good online shops that I should check out, please let me know.

When buying sterling silver objects, check that it has two stamps: one maker’s mark and one quality mark. The maker’s mark is usually a registered trademark and the quality mark designates the precious metal content.

A registered trademark is a distinctive word and/or design for brand recognition. Sterling silver is often quality marked as .925, argent, STG, or sterling. These two marks together create a designer’s reputation for trustworthiness and quality.

I want to get feedback from all of you lovely Chictopians on your favorite vintage styles.
The styles that win will be the trend we focus on when we release our next collection.
Put your suggestions and pictures! xx

Can you tell me what brand are your favourite jeans? What size? What colour?

I want to look cute for a costume party without breaking the bank

okay. so i can get some pretty cheap ones, but they dont hold up and end up sagging away mid-wear. so, if you have a pair of tights that are your dream come true and want to share who makes them, where you got them and how much, a fellow chictopian (ME!) would be highly appreciative.
thanks <3>

Show us the most recent item you bought! This is a great way of showing the forum your style and share ideas about internet shopping.

I finally bought my winter coat (I know, a little late..) I was still wearing my trenchcoat everywhere. 
http://i2.ztat.net/large/DE/52/1H/00/S7/09/DE521H00S-709@2.1.jpg

if you were me, would you keep that back-up or would you return it to the store to buy something else. (it's banana republic)

Feed Back Needed From Ladies (18 to 34)

I have been in business for a little over 10 years and relocated my boutique 3 years ago. When we relocated we lost all our premium denim suppliers do to the brands already being carried at other shops in the area. Knowing that non of these shops are going anywhere in the near future I have decided to added a denim exchange to my shop. The only problem is I am not very knowledgeable in the used clothing arena. So if all you ladies in 18 to 34 age bracket can give me feed back that would be great!

1) What are your favorite premium denim brands?
2) How much would you pay for a used pair of your favorite premium denim?
3) How much $$$ would you sell your used premium denim for?
4) Would you buy used jeans?

Thanks so much for your feed back.
Neeka

P.S. I will add five bucks to your www.anikaburke.com account for answering my 4 questions!

For those familiar with the store, by now you probably know it is closing. Different stores will close at different times. One close to my house is already gone. It was my favorite store. Yes their fashions were struggling lately but I figured it would turn around. I think lately a lot of stores are struggling with bringing in anything good.

I almost cried when I truly learned of Dot's fate. Someone told me about it at work one day but I had to go to my favorite location to find out for myself. Sure enough, the place was almost bare, they were just trying to clear out the last of their stuff.

To me, it is like seeing an old friend leave. We all have our favorite stores and when one goes bankrupt, it is a sad day. I bought a couple small things just to have something to add to my memorobilia collection.

I want tot look for Edgy clothing look similar Futuristic fashion. Most loose clothes like black and grey or white. I don’t like Rock, punk, and Heavy metal. I’m Edgy style. Edgy unlike kind of rock general. If you don’t know what look like Edgy style…then show that a picture of Edgy style fashion.

http://www.oaknyc.com/oak-black-long-sleeve-terry-wrap-women.html

Let me know, Please thanks!

I always love the purple :)

i need two different dresses
first being my graduation dress
we’re going out on a boat afterwards
so i need a casual flirty fun dress to wear under my cap and gown and on the boat
secondly i need a dress to wear to our dinner dance
we’re going out on a boat..again.
so it should be causal but cute/ funky
i trust you guys

45 day return window. i am thinking they may only give me merchandise credit, to be used only in stores, and to be only usable by me (if that)

i wish i could gift or sell that merchandise credit, why do they make merchandise credit only usable by yourself? or is not all merchandise like that?

I Want To Find The Best Leather Leggings, With Zippers Or Ruffles Any stores that sell those kind?
Please im desperate.

Okay, so maternity wear doesn’t conjure up images of style and glamour… But that’s the point. I don’t want to look dowdy my entire pregnancy but don’t want to spend a small fortune on clothes I’m only going to wear for a certain period. So anyone know any places where I can pick up reasonably priced stylish maternity wear?
Any tips much appreciated!

Here’s where you can share what your first designer handbag was that you purchased!

Mine’s was… a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag. Still use it sometimes!