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!

I caved.

I've been searching for some comfy white sandals to no avail. I loved those Gap three strap sandals, but they don't come small enough for me. Plus I resent paying $98 for Gap anything. When I went to Top Shop when they first opened I purchased the most comfy shoes ever. Here's a pic:Honestly I've been wearing them non-stop they are so comfortable. May even spring for them in a different colour -- they are that comfortable. A petite gal like me needs some height and the 5.25 heel does the trick nicely! I also love that they aren't super patenty shiny, and have a subtle snake print. I even wound up bringing a friend who also marveled at the comfort and wound up getting a pair.


I had spotted a pair of cute white espadrilles on their site, but no luck with them in-store yet (at least in Top Shop Soho), as well as a cute Union Jack silk tank. So today, after thinking I would make another trek to Soho, I just bit the bullet and ordered online.

I love that they are leather and not canvas, as usually canvas start to fray quite easily. They look so comfy, so fingers crossed.


The top is a sort of stylized version of the Union Jack, and I have a fixation with Union Jacks as a design (my Mini Cooper even has Union Jack mirror caps!) I especially love when designers use different colours to create the Union Jack, makes it even more interesting IMO. I liked the easy, loose style that I think will be perfect in our horrifically hot NY summers.

As a perk, they gave me a free Union Jack Crown Tee! Plus a whopping $1 off (hey every bit helps, so no complaints there!) My only gripe is that all the discount codes are for the UK site -- US Top Shop get with it -- shipping was $15!! Although it saved me time, gas, and ultimately money to do my ordering whilst still in my jammies!

So of course now I am anxiously awaiting my new goodies... and I just placed the order!

Word to the wise: Top Shop is mid-range prices in the UK and I always manage to pick up something fashionable with the addition of their quality being quite good. But I have no idea why -- especially since the dollar exchange is much better -- they decided to double their UK prices making most items ridiculously expensive. I can only hope that they wise up fast, I seriously don't think savvy NY shoppers are going to go for those insane prices (a bracelet for $60 that you could pick up at Claire's or F21 for under $20? Um no.) Although I will be in the UK this summer, and hopefully be able to find some goodies, maybe even on sale!

Cheers and Happy Shopping!
Suzanne