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Aviator Sep 13th 2010 4:24 am

Re: Shoes and Bags
 
Try Marks, they have a pretty good selection, as does Vancouver MEC.

Miss Clinique Sep 13th 2010 4:52 am

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Originally Posted by ireland2canada (Post 8845059)
Hang on a minute. Top Shop and River Island.....in Toronto? Do elaborate. Not that it is crucial, one of the highlights of 2010 for me will be a trip including a stop at Target in the US.

I know there is a River Island in Vaughan Mills, not sure about Top Shop though, perhaps Dollface will come back and enlighten us.

mandymoochops Sep 13th 2010 4:53 am

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I was actually looking at the top shop website and it had a button for international orders, I clicked it and the computer blew up so i'm none the wiser if they ship to Canada :(

TBH I do the "key" pieces shopping. I tend to watch FTV :o and browse online to see whats in, and then buy a couple of things to make up that look.

Mostly long scarves to wrap around and tunic tops at the minute although have noticed on the new 'George' Walmart ad some knee length suede pirate boots - had some in the UK wore them to death and am happy that Wally world will be selling em for no doubt less then $40.

Bags don't bother me - it's boots thats my weakness :)

ireland2canada Sep 13th 2010 5:04 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 8845237)
I was actually looking at the top shop website and it had a button for international orders, I clicked it and the computer blew up so i'm none the wiser if they ship to Canada :(

Just as well perhaps.....;)

TBH, I think I've only ever owned one or two things from Top Shop anyway. I'd go in, look around and then go and buy stuff in primark.

shanedan Sep 13th 2010 5:17 am

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dorothy perkins deliver for 7.50, duty would prob catch you though:thumbdown:

mandymoochops Sep 13th 2010 5:23 am

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Originally Posted by shanedan (Post 8845286)
dorothy perkins deliver for 7.50, duty would prob catch you though:thumbdown:

Now you see here's the issue - it's OK if you live in a city and can wear decent clothes every day - I can see the point in spending a bit more because it will get more than a couple of wears in 2 years before it goes out of fashion :)

To change the subject slightly - has anyone seen the women 60+ cradles with the short hair thats two colours - ie red and blonde, black and blonde - and it seriously looks as though someones dumped a blob of bleach on top of their head like the bad top perms of the 80's - or is that just here?

Nice to see that they are trying to retain their youth (aren't we all) but really??????? get streaks its more subtle :thumbsup:

ducktastic Sep 13th 2010 6:17 am

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 8844998)
3 trips to the uk has kept me stocked too - especially with Primarni basics - tees, vests etc. . .

But I am not a real department store fan - I love Holt Renfrew - just cos its pretty But my mum used to work at Peter Jones and we gt 25% discount so I begrude having to pay full price !

Think sephora has gone in Uk now!

I miss TopShop and Oasis and oh MANGO I miss thee soo much , there dont seem to many mid range shops now in Canada , its all Roots m Gap - Sometimes I dont want jeans and a hoody!


eek...best treat myself to THAT bag I have seen in Russel and Bromley before I move to Vancouver in 6 weeks time then...
Can also feel a trip to Primarni coming on too....:)

ExKiwilass Sep 13th 2010 6:21 am

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BR (banana republic)

Sometimes Ricki's (chain in malls) has ok stuff, surprisingly.

Local designers (BC) narcissist does pretty dresses, cherry blossom for casual, Rubi & Kino (gastown), Dutil Denim (jeans), um what else

Barefoot Contessa (Main St)

ExKiwilass Sep 13th 2010 6:23 am

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Fine Finds in Yaletown has good accessories. Mat & Nat, colcci shoes (brazilian), J-brand, 1921 etc jeans

JonboyE Sep 13th 2010 6:31 am

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Sears has everything a gentleman needs.

Everything I need as well.

Oink Sep 13th 2010 7:14 am

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Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 8845464)
Sears has everything a gentleman needs.

Everything I need as well.

Coupled with Deakin Industries/Outdoor
Warehouse Store on Powell Street.

The4BellsLondon Sep 13th 2010 9:35 am

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No Mango on west coast yet :(:(:(

and Piff I dont like Coach bags either!

Kiwi - I like Yaletown - but hate trying things on with sneery shop assistants or even worse really over zealous ones!

The4BellsLondon Sep 13th 2010 9:37 am

Re: Shoes and Bags
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 8845185)
Try Marks, they have a pretty good selection, as does Vancouver MEC.

la la l a la

mandymoochops Sep 13th 2010 9:41 am

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 8845880)
No Mango on west coast yet :(:(:(

and Piff I dont like Coach bags either!

Kiwi - I like Yaletown - but hate trying things on with sneery shop assistants or even worse really over zealous ones!

:rofl: hahaha "oooh let me show you what would go really well with that..."

"Why's that - do I look llike I can't throw an outfit together or something?"
<looks down at wellies and coveralls>
"On second thoughts don't answer that - what were you saying .........."

The4BellsLondon Sep 13th 2010 9:45 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 8845904)
:rofl: hahaha "oooh let me show you what would go really well with that..."

"Why's that - do I look llike I can't throw an outfit together or something?"
<looks down at wellies and coveralls>
"On second thoughts don't answer that - what were you saying .........."

yeah or the ones that are insistent it looks fab when you know full well its 2 sizes too small and all the arse is hanging out!


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