So I have a slight obsession with infomercials. I must have seen that Food Saver ad a gazillion times but I just love the way that machine sucks out all the air out of everything. You can keep fish for up to 6 months goddamnit – that’s pretty amazing right? Now an infomercial dress? That’s… Continue reading To infinite dress and beyond
Category: Shopping
Bewitched by the Outlet
Whilst I’m on the subject of the online store Luisaviaroma, I think I better put a stamp of warning on the section called Outlet. This is sale stock with REALLY reduced prices, that are non-returnable and are probably from a few seasons back. Like Yoox, but a lot smaller. It is online store sections like… Continue reading Bewitched by the Outlet
Last of the Summer White
The problem with summer sales is that more often than not, you’re buying the dregs of the season, the undesirables, the stuff you buy but won’t want to wear come fall/winter and will be terribly dated come next summer. At least in winter sales, you can buy coats and knitwear in the safe knowledge that… Continue reading Last of the Summer White
The model shop girls and boys
It’s no secret that upscale boutiques and designer stores will hire people as sales assistants based on their looks. I know for a fact that Selfridges ask for photos with people’s CV’s (resumes) and judge applicants by those photos alone, regardless of how much experience a person has! Pineal Eye, the cutting edge boutique in… Continue reading The model shop girls and boys