Virtual Virgin

I have to say at first I was hesitant to start online shopping, there was too much risk.  I like the tangibility of actually going shopping, and it is almost like a sport to me! However, recently I started to break into it, ordering some stuff here and there… now I feel practically addicted! Not good for a student making minimum wage, but what can I say, its all for the cause.

I lost my innocence to www.aldoshoes.com, which wasn’t an A+ experience but I did get my ordered and it didn’t take long to ship to me either. I did experience quite a few issues with the website itself; mixed up order numbers and sent my receipt to my friends email.  Forget about calling customer service, after an hour and a half waiting on hold I gave up.  In the end the order arrived correctly, and I was so pleased to receive what seemed like a present in the mail that I forgot all about that.

                  

 My next online experience was much better. I recently became a customer of www.nastygal.com, an online shopping site based out of the U.S, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. They were having an epic sale so I couldn’t resist putting in an order for some cute garment. $300 dollars later, and three of my girlfriends additions to my order, I took part in my second online shopping transaction. It took only about five business days to arrive, and I was pleased with what I got, as were the other girls. The box and wrapping were so cute and featured kiss marks, and with the tracking I always knew exactly where it was and when I was to expect it. In addition it was free shipping to Canada on orders over $50, and the duty wasn’t outrageous, as standard $39.99. I will definitely be ordering again.

                    

The most important thing I’ve learned from shopping online is that reading the size description is a must! For Nasty Gal I found this to be most important with because the sizing is inconsistent, some items I fit a small, and some a medium. However the site makes it pretty easy for you to see what size you want because it gives you the measurements of the garments, as well as the pictured models size and stats.  Overall I have to say I enjoy online shopping, you get unlimited selection, and usually you end up with better prices or deals from buying online, sounds like a win-win situation for my closet, my credit card statement may be another story.

-Adriana Sandu

Sneaker Wedge, Wedge Sneaker

By: Y-Yen (Bambi) Nguyen

Twitter: @bambi_nguyen

Edea Spike Sneaker
Photo courtesy of: http://www.nastygal.com

Nike 'Dunk Sky Hi Liberty' Wedge Sneaker
Photo courtesy of: http://shop.nordstrom.com/

A trend that I have been noticing and starting to get obsessed with courtesy of my addiction to Nasty Gal and instagram are sneaker wedges. Well that’s what I call them at least. I first saw this look on Nasty Gal’s website when they had posted a pair of Jeffrey Campbell’s on their website then Teen Vogue instagrammed a photo of Nike’s version of them. After I saw Nike’s version I became obsessed. I definitely feel like you could wear these in the summer with a t-shirt or tanks with shorts but carry them over into the fall trading in the shorts for a pair of skinny jeans and throwing on a sweater over the t-shirt and tank and you are set, because lets face it sneakers are always trendy and for a small girl like me having that bit of extra height is a definite plus. So will you be rocking this upcoming trend?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply Wedge Sneaker
Photo courtesy of: http://www.shopbop.com

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes...

I was recently surfing the web, indulging in a little bit of online shopping, and I came across these interesting booties. I knew instantly that they had to be mine! But, the site that I was on (solestruck.com) was sold out of my size! I was heartbroken...and determined to find them! I tweeted in a desperate attempt that maybe somebody out there in cyberspace could help me track down the Jeffrey Campbell Meeker Booties--turns out a freind, of a friend, heard about my tweet and knew exactly where to direct me: http://www.shopnastygirl.com/! I was so excited and immediatly placed my order, 10 days later; they were delivered to my door step. My first pair of Jeffrey Campbell booties....these booties are not only stylish, but they are also ohh soo comfy! I am absoloutly hooked on these shoes. There are styles for every occaision; casual, sophisticated, and funky. This is going to be dangerous! (I ordered another pair just this morning shhhh..)

Jeffrey Campbell (JC) shoes is a family based company located in LA. The inspiration for the designs come from a combo. of real life, vintage and runway trends. JC shoes can be found in Asia, North America the UK, and on my feet! :P