ASOS

Generally I love European brands, but aren't you tired of buying something and seeing it regularly on every other girl! (*ahem* H&M!) That's why I started thrifting and online shopping. So for all of you who don't know, ASOS is a website that sells tons of brands (lots of European brands) and amazing dresses and accessories!

"The fashion destination where you can shop over 850 brands, including vintage and second hand, buy your favourite hair and beauty brands, create and share looks, keep up-to-date with street style and catwalk reports and even sell your fashion cast-offs via ASOS Marketplace."

Aside from their great selection they have straight off the runway trends and fashion tips! They have a great range of sizes and also have Petites and Talls and the best part of this website is the Free Shipping with No minimum! (This doesn't include the "Market Place" Secondhand Market.)

Right now they are having a Sale with an additional 10% off!

ASOS Gingham Mix and Match
C$25.05 NOW C$7.16 / pc

ASOS Asymmetric Cut Out
C$53.69 NOW C$16.11

So due to the Free No Minimum Shipping  if you can make sure to keep orders under $20 so you don't have to play taxes when they come into the country! (very irritating when delivery person come to the door and only take credit card!) I placed 2 separate orders keeping my fingers crossed they don't get flagged (each about $30).

Some things to take a look at are their swimwear, they have original 1 piece bathing suits and high waisted bottoms (ala Marilyn Monroe). They also carry tops in  bra sizes up to F Cup! Gotta Love Europeans! They have big boobs and wide feet!

I also fell in love with the brand River Island they have very unique print dresses and items!

 

Also got some cheapie sunglasses, Ones that I'm not terrified to lose when I go to the beach! (R.I.P my YSLs .... *sad face*)

Make Sure to check it out: www.asos.com

River Island Olivia Sunglasses

C$ 23.26NOW C$5.37

• Tortoiseshell sunglasses by River Island. Featuring oversized frames with a tortoiseshell design, shaped nose pads, graduated tin lenses with a cut-away detail to the sides, tapered gold-tone temples with a pyramid stud design, and cushioned temple tips for added comfort. 
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American Apparel Le Sac Dress

RRP C$60.84

C$17.00

• This dress by American Apparel has been crafted from cotton rich jersey, with a soft hand feel. The details include: a multi-way design with bandeau and halterneck styles, an empire line cut with a wraparound tie and dipped back. The dress has been cut with a fluid fit.

Gift Ideas!

So I just have to say I'm a great gift giver! I love finding the ideal gift for the ideal person. Here are some great things I got for my loved ones!

THE TECHIE

It's so hard understanding this type because unless you're willing to spend a ton or are technologically savvy getting a gift for this type would having you running to get a gift card for the closest electronic store!

But needless to say I found this cool gift for one of my buddies! (But make sure to ensure the connection is compatible if they have a laptop make sure it is a USB connection)

Another Cool gift is for the little boy in all of the techies is this Transformer Style USB Key. Come on! Who wouldn't want to play with this!

THE TWEEN-AGE GIRL

Got this for 2 Tweens in my life and they LOVE them and I personally love them too! I'm so sad that Gwen Stefani stopped putting this adorable perfume out so if you find them buy them up! Due to them being discontinued you can probably find them well priced. 

There are a couple lines  The Original,  Sunshine Cuties, Snow Bunnies and Wicked Style. There are also hard to find collector items like Super G, Jingle G and the hardest one is the Mermaid which has such a beautiful rendition of Gwen Stefani as a long-haired mermaid.

I got my niece collecting them so every Birthday/Christmas etc. I give her one! So Pretty!

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS!

Some really cool gifts for boys depend on their interest. As with most Tween/Teenage boy all of them are obsessed with electronics! So for the obvious I- Devices Mattel released these cool toys! They interact with your tablet! So cool!

If you have a stylish boy on your hands his lusted for Running Shoes would be a good bet or if you don't know what the latest gotta have shoes are stick with the classics Nike Air Forces 1, Converse Chuck Taylors  or Adidas Shell Toes.

THE FASHIONISTA

This is a hardest one, because unless you know people's style this is close to impossible and if you attempt you better have a gift receipt!  I got one of my best buds a pair of Marc Jacobs Sunglasses she LOVED!

Stick to accessories! Some cute scarves, cute bracelets, silver earrings studs or hoops are always great staple any girl needs.

This is one instant I feel a gift card might be the best solution but be creative get a cute wallet or wristlet  to put it in (If you ever go to the coach outlet in Niagara stock up on these! They are  great gift to any female!) or wrap it in a cute storage box... after all we need somewhere to keep our treasures!