Try Marks, they have a pretty good selection, as does Vancouver MEC.

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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....

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)

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

Sears has everything a gentleman needs.

Everything I need as well.

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

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!

la la l a la

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!