by cheapchica11 on May 17, 2009
So I’m in London for work and since it can’t be all work no play, I spent the whole day checking out the many (MANY) shops this fabulous city has to offer!
Now I’ve been to London before and all I remember is that everything was really really expensive…not the kind of city a CheapChica can do much shopping in! So this time I enlisted the help of fellow blogger and London resident Hannah from London-Rose. She was my shopping guide and totally hooked me up!
I checked out all of the shops along Oxford street which include stores like Primark, River Island, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful, and my Mecca…TOP SHOP! Here are some pics and some quick reviews of what you can expect to find in terms of price and selection:
Primark
This store is beyond crowded so be prepared to push and shove. The reason for all the people is the prices…most items are under 20£ which is very CHEAP in London. There’s some cute stuff but it’s one of those stores that you have to really dig. I got an adorable asymetrical dress for 13£ which looks like it’s Chloe but that was it…everything else looked so chintzy and I had to get out of there…oh and the line to check out looked worse than the ticket counter at US Airways so budget extra time for this!
TIP: Go here first…it will make you very price sensitive for the rest of your shopping day which in London is a very good thing!
Dorothy Perkins
I was really excited to go to this store in person because I always shop around on their site and too be perfectly honest, it was a little disappointing. The selection was just ok and nothing to write home about…especially at those prices (25-50£). Save your money for Topshop!
B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful
This shop is like a treasure chest for make up fans! The products are all packaged in beautiful pots and tins and the presentation is TDF! I would buy everything just to have their beautiful containers fill up my bathroom counter, but I settled on two items one of which is a gift for a very special friend! Lip gloss started about 8£ and perfumes started at around 12£ for a travel size. The store is lovely and the flagship I visited on Oxford St. was a real treat for the senses! You can find make up, skin care, fragrance and it all feels very special and unique…like your own personal beauty secret!
I heart London and can’t get enough of all the adorable shops, but up next is my Topshop review…stay tuned for a total shoe-gasm!
by cheapchica11 on March 1, 2009
According to the New York Post, Rachel Zoe is seriously pissing off her celebrity clients like Debra Messing and Cameron Diaz. So much so, that Debra supposedly gave the tiny fashionista a pink slip! Her clients are annoyed that Zoe is working on her reality show too much and losing focus when it comes to her first job (and the reason she even has a TV show), styling.
Rachel can do no wrong in my book and as far as I’m concerned these stars are just jealous that they now have to share the spotlight with Rachel and that the rest of us get to pick up on her styling tips free of charge! And Debra Messing, really?? She’s got bigger, brighter stars to worry about like Oscar nominated, Anne Hathaway!
Some seem think that Rachel needs her celeb clients to survive in this business and make a good TV show, but let’s not forget that this woman’s life would be worth watching if just for the clothes and accessories…and Brad of course!
Bring back my ZOE TV already!!
by cheapchica11 on February 25, 2009
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by cheapchica11 on February 17, 2009
Christie G. and Erin Y.!! Congrats on winnnig the Go Jane/ CheapChica’s Giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who entered and keep checking back for more great giveaways coming soon!
by cheapchica11 on February 16, 2009
In case you haven’t heard of The Supermelon, it’s a fantastic blog that highlights the best in style, global trends, art, and travel from all over the world and on my must-read list every single day!
They’ve asked me to contribute to their site so I’ll be writing a monthly feature for them called “Runway to Reality” where I’ll use my best budget-fashion skills to interpret designer runway trends at a fraction of the cost…here’s a sneak peek at my first piece:
…can you guess which designer inspired these looks??? Click here to check out the rest of the article!
by cheapchica11 on February 3, 2009
I LOVE these ads!!!
You can’t actually buy anything from the McQ collection until March 4th (unless you live in NYC and then chck out the pop-up store on February 14-15th!), but this is a nice way to pass the time until them…click here to preview some of the looks!!
by cheapchica11 on January 20, 2009
by cheapchica11 on January 16, 2009
I’m guessing this is a new collection for the retailer, kind of like Twelve by Twleve?? The name is a little confusing but exciting at the same time…Shibuya is one of the most fashion-forward places on the planet and also happens to be the home of Tokyo’s newest fashion district so I’m hoping for some really unique and inspired pieces…at really affordable prices!
But the styling of this promo photo are sending me some mixed messages…a jean skirt and one of those crushed straw cowboy hats (that kind the Real Housewives of the OC looooooove) aren’t exactly fashionable.
So what do you think…what should we expect from this new collection?
by cheapchica11 on January 7, 2009
OK… so you don’t get the exact contents of her closet, but you do get her and I’m sure she’ll help you pick out many fabulous things to fill yours with! Piperlime, one of my favorite online shopping destinations is giving away every Zoebot’s dream come true:
A day in the life of Rachel Zoe!!!
Can you spell B-A-N-A-N-A-S???
The grand prize includes a trip to LA for you and a friend, three nights at The Roosevelt Hotel (one of my favorite spots), meeting Rachel (duh!), a $2000 shopping spree (with her) and a $500 gift certificate towards shoes at Piperlime so click here to sign up and if you win, please please please bring me!
And don’t forget to check out Rachel’s handpicked favorites at Piperlime!
by cheapchica11 on January 3, 2009
I don’t know how long this will last, but Urban is offering 10 FREE issues of Nylon Magazne! This is one of my favorite publications so click here to take advantage of this great offer!
