Topshop - Part Deux

As promised, I went in and gave Topshop a 2nd chance. I'm not going to lie and tell you I didn't flash dirty looks at a ton of of overpriced cheesy apparel. Does someone really want to spend $200 on a completely sequin flapper dress, that's already having casualties all over the store floor? Nonetheless, I did run into the below pictured leather studded jacket. The quality seemed pretty good and I loved the style. It was $320 which is on the normal end of the price of a leather jacket. I didn't buy it because I really wanted the sold out gray and already have a tan jacket (bummer). I was far more impressed with the selection at Zara right now. Tons of classic, but still trendy blazers, plaid shirts, great dress pants, faux fur jackets, vests and scarves and great chunky sweaters. My only clothing purchase of the day came in the form of leggings (what else) and were from H&M. They're a gray, soft knit pair that I think would be perfect for sitting by the fire on a ski trip this winter. Honey, are you reading this???

Chanel Gets Me Again...

When I'm shopping in Manhattan my preferred area is Soho. Along Broadway I have access to 2 H&Ms, Urban Outfitters, Zara, a monster-size F21, Bloomingdale's, small boutiques and the still new-ish Topshop (more later). If I venture onto some of the cobblestone streets of Soho, I can go credit card crazy at Chanel. That's exactly what I did yesterday. I've eagerly awaited the arrival of the cruise collection and I just couldn't help myself. I got the red jumbo flap in caviar. It is the most amazing red! Far brighter and less orange than the 2005 one. I picked caviar because I felt that in the lambskin it actually looked like a metallic orange. Strange! I also purchased a bright blue medium flap in lambskin. It's like this totally outrageous and extremely unnecessary color of a Lego. Once 5 women converged on me in the store, waiting to pounce on the last blue bag that was in my hand, I knew I wasn't walking out without it. Here's a look below at photos I found at Purse Forum, so you can get an idea of the bag colors - until I take pics of mine. Will be back to chat about the other stores.