Have
a merry eXmasBypass the mall mess by shopping online
Have
a merry eXmas
Bypass the mall mess by shopping online
Relief for Holiday Hell
Each year fashion apparel is the number one holiday gift item in the U.S.-and then, of course, there's you and your wardrobe. Add to this the fact that apparel purchasing online will double this season over last and my conclusion is SHOP NOW! Avoid the last minute "out of stock" and "back-order" messages that disappointed many online shoppers last year, and get your holidays happening stress-free.
This season, with online merchants more reliable and better equipped to move merchandise and a bunch of new trends in the industry, I invite you to use this column to guide you through the potential pitfalls of online shopping. Start shopping right now and avoid the crowds at the malls. Think of it: you are already parked and strolling down the halls-here-at my virtual mall.
Dresses. Dresses. Dresses.
Find that all-important Holiday Party Dress. One of my trusted sources (apparelnews.net) says: "Holiday festivities call for fabulous dresses. And this season there [will be] no rules. From show-stopping sequins and floor-skimming gowns, to a hint of the avant-garde..." Just about anything will fly with a few exceptions: Pastels will be out until things thaw next spring and the flash-in-the-pan oranges of this fall season will just as suddenly take a hike post-Thanksgiving. Good riddance.
So, what will real flirty party girls want to wear on the scene this holiday season? Our source says: "...the skinniest pants in basic black-especially in satin-can never go wrong. But for true party girls color is essential-try magenta, red, turquoise or gold. In tops, expect an emphasis on sleeves this season (and seasons to come). These old-yet-new silhouettes work perfectly with slim bottoms and lace makes a comeback and adds a hint of romance to an otherwise flashy season."
For the gift of fashion for young stylish women I say shop the web's edgiest and most complete virtual shopping scenes: Click into style at maxstudio.com. Find the latest in women's contemporary fashions, all viewable in 3D, zoom, and multiple color ways. For a more conventional— yet still contemporary— women, try Coldwater Creek
And for the larger sized gal, don't go to the back of the bus offered at most stores... There's a a shop just for us (ooops!... I meant to say them) at: Silhouettes
And bargain shoppers (sizes 14 and up), try: HUGE SAVINGS - up to 50% off at Elisabeth by Liz Claiborne!
You'll also find excellent, very reasonably priced leather wear (women and men) at: All Together Leather - QUALITY Leather at Affordable Prices
Besides clothes for everyone on your list, branch into fashionable home accessories and cool unique gifts, too. Just click you heels (and your mouse). Looking for the perfect gift? You'll find it at UncommonGoods.
Male Order
For the guys, I say check out International Male. This established mail-order catalog house has a vast site and everything is smart and sexy. Shirts like I've never seen anywhere else. Leather, sweaters, accessories, undies (I like to imagine I'm shopping for the models, you buy the clothes and they have to take them off, right?) it's clearly the happening menswear site on the web... See What's New at InternationalMale.com
I cannot stress enough to begin your online holiday shopping now. You'll be far ahead of the crowds, virtual or otherwise-and you'll have access to broadest possible selections. For additional online shopping sources, choose your category:
Men's Clothing | Women's Clothing | Art & Design | HomeStyle | Gifts
Sporty Stuff | Accessories | Bargains | Cool StuffSeason's greetings.
Until my next patrol,
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