Online Shopping: A guide to Summer Sale Shopping

ZARA sale goodies

I have always maintained that I didn't really like online shopping. It's true that I have dabbled in a bit of Ebay in the past, but when it comes to buying something online, that I could just as easily go to the shop and get, it just didn't appeal to me.

It is not that I thought online shopping is lazy. Obviously it is an ideal option for those who have hectic and busy lives. I guess I just loved the shopping experience too much. I loved to see and touch the fabrics, to try on the clothes and I really could spend hours in just one shop, (see patient boyfriend). Isn't shopping online all about the quick fix, and how do you know what you're really getting ?

However recently I have found myself buying online and downloading a few apps to my iPhone, where I can check out what my favourite stores have, new in this week. Creating a wish list, I can make a note of all my favourite things and thus be prepared for the next shopping trip. This is not including the instagram following and facebook feed notifications of my favourite brands, on what is currently hot or even selling out ! (What pressure!)

Living in Rome means I have a great selection of all the major brands, both designer and High street. I am spoiled for choice. But much to my disappointment, sometimes my carefully studied wish lists go out the window, when they don't have whats online, in store. I remember searching for weeks at ZARA, waiting for a pair of shoes to come in, that were calling me from every social networking platform. In fear of them selling out, I decided to try on a similar pair, for size, and then just buy them online. Success ! They arrived, beautifully packaged and I felt like a child at Christmas, opening a new package.

When the ZARA summer sale started here last Saturday, I decided to put my new online skills into use. I figured if I went into ZARA ahead of time and tried on what I liked, to get the right sizes, I could just order it all online. Another sneaky trick I had, was that the sale had already begun in Ireland, and so by changing the code from IT at the end of ZARA.com to IE, so I could see what was/would be on sale. Come Midnight on Friday/Saturday the sale was up and running and I had my purchases in my basket before you can say Anna Wintour.With free shipping for orders over fifty euros, I was very excited to avoid the first day of sales, as I smugly had  a lie in, in bed, instead of fight some feisty, bargain hungry fashionista.


Aside from online only stores, like ASOS, I think that online shopping is the smart girl's guide to happy sale shopping. Yes some preparation is required, but in the end the bargains are worth it. As for general day to day shopping, it is always worth a look on the website to see if they offer any different colours or even completely different pieces, that won't come to a store near you. Advice; know your size and and know your credit card limit !


Whats your opinion ? Online shopping is the only way for you ? or you don't believe it, unless you see it !
That's all for now,
Love Dani xx

How to sleep in style: Audrey Hepburn

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Men's Tuxedo shirt

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Anyone who puts any effort into looking their best in the morning, knows the feeling of kicking off those heels after a long day/night and reaching straight for those comfy (but probably not so attractive) "house" clothes, or as my boyfriend likes to call them, "chubby" clothes !
"I feel so comfortable with you" is a key phrase, that while suggests the healthy progression of a relationship, also means "I feel so comfortable with you that there is an miniature Amazonian forrest growing on my legs!"

So maybe this too comfortable? Not limited to just nightwear, sweat pants, Ugg boots and even those house slippers with funny teddy's on the front...".if only your blog readers could see you now he says ?!"

I am by no means an earlier riser, and even talking can be prohibited at times. So when I wake up I resemble more of a wild beast (rudely) awoken after hibernation. Dishevelled hair (no where near the elegance of Kate Moss's Bed Head look), traces of yesterday's mascara (yes I know it's a sin beauty bloggers !) and some kind of printed pyjama top with a cuddly animal on it (see essential Christmas gifts, thanks mum !).

When I think of how I would like too look upon waking I immediately think of Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, in Breakfast at Tiffanys. There is a scene in the movie where she is (rudely) waken by a knock at the door. She is wearing a turquoise sleep mask, embellished with gold eyelashes, resembling sleeping eyes. She has tasselled ear plugs and throws on a men's tuxedo shirt, that has been strewn on the floor from the night before.

It should be an easy look to pull off, right ? Well in theory, yes, but the key to Hepburn's look is actually Holly's lifestyle in the movie. Sleep mask see; I have to sleep during the day because I have a fabulous party to attend at night. Ear plugs see; I do not want to be disturbed, as I must get some shut eye to look fabulous for my next outing and the men's shirt, well it's more a case of finders keepers.

However this look is not unachievable as I have found some places selling the sleep mask and ear plugs replicas from the movie. The men's tuxedo shirt is more difficult. You may have to invest in one, as I can't imagine your boyfriend/husband/father/brother/lover being too happy about you floating around in his "good" shirt, after all he probably only has the one !

What are you tips for sleeping/lounging in style ? or are your stylish moments strictly limited to outside the house ?

That's all for now,
Love Dani xx