Top Shop Gets Me Everytime

Honestly my Top Shop addiction is insane. When I saw they had the sale online, but most of what I wanted was out of stock in my size I decided to head down Friday night. Smart move. Shoes galore on sale! I was able to pick up a pair of Safari shoes in Leopard -- so comfy, and hot!

Never trust a 10 yr old to take your pic, why I look preggers at 90 or so lbs is crazy!

I then had to try on the pair I've been drooling over: Pendulum. They have lacing, buckles and zippers, super high heels, and a great covered platform. They searched all over the store to find my size and Voila! Mine all mine! If you are interested in this style, be warned that they run tiny. I wear between a 35.5 EU and 36 EU and the 36 was so uncomfortable.

My only disappointment was that the Amber high heeled desert boots in grey were completely out of stock. ): Also that the Punk Glam Princess was being her usual dramatic self and saying how she felt faint and wouldn't let me peruse the racks and racks of sale clothing. But regardless, I'm so very happy with what I was able to get.

Again, don't trust a kid to edit the setting! Ah well, she's learning and enjoys it so much! Note my fuzzy pink slippers! And the little bit of Halloween decor I started on the mantel.

I must also mention that the sale people once again have gone over an above with customer service and remember me every time I visit. Makes shopping so much more pleasurable knowing you'll be waited on with a smile, and they'll try their hardest to find your size. Unlike high end shops that treat you as second rate (which rarely happens to me, but lately has me sour grapes on a few of them.)

Oh and BTW, I did order the "Amber" boots online. I may need some kind of 12 step program. Not that I'll actually go, it would mean no more shoes!

Cheers!

Top Shop Anticipation...

Ever since Top Shop announced they were opening their first US shop in Soho, I've been dying of anticipation! First the opening was supposed to be in November '08, then it got moved to this month, now we finally have a definite opening day of 2 April. I have been a long time lover of Top Shop, and its always at the top of my list when I visit London. Unfortunately last trip was such a whirlwind that I barely had a look around as we were so pressed for time and didn't get to purchase anything ): So you can bet I will be at the opening as I'm completely jonesing for a Top Shop fix! I've always got some shoes I'm drooling over and one of the things I've noticed is the typical incorrect sizing for shoes in European sizes. I wear a European 36, American 6, UK 4. But on their UK site, they have 36 listed as a UK 3 which would be a US 5. So I've missed out on so many pretty shoes when I've checked the US site because I'm confused on the sizing. Being able to try them on will be my only way of knowing for sure. I'm completely in love with three styles (click on the links to take you directly to purchase at Top Shop):

Safari VooDoo Inspired Sandal $145




Latice Caged Sandal $145




Pyramid High Sandal Boot $190

One of these babies will be mine.... I just can't decide! The Pyramid High Sandal and Voodoo Inspired Sandal are very similar, but those Latice Caged Sandals are oh so YSL (which I can't afford ): ) Which do you think I should get?

There are also a few handbags I really like:




Leather Tassel Shoulder Bag $160





Suede Stud Handle Bag $145
I just don't have any suede bags as I think they usually get worn looking really quickly, so I'm apprehensive.




Leather Trim Slouch Bag $100
The colour is really appealing to me, but its also a bit out of character for me. Plus, again its suede.





Stud Detail Holdall Bag $160
Grey might be different for a change, I'm just not sure I'll adore grey in a year or so.

They also had a cute bucket style, but it seems now its only in stock online in white, which would be completely ruined in a day around my kid. I don't recall if I've ever purchased handbags from Top Shop. Does anyone know what the quality is like?

I'm so excited that they'll be debuting the newest Kate Moss collection as well. She collaborated with Liberty on this one, and I have some gorgeous vintage Liberty prints, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what she did. I'm also happy that last month they started a blog, called Inside Out. According to the blog, they'll have a van driving around the city giving out goodie bags starting on the 23rd, so look out for them and maybe you'll get lucky! Racked has had a countdown with pictures of the progress if you are interested in having a sneak peek.

Anyone planning on going opening day?

Cheers!
Suzanne