Butterfly Sparks Designs

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Shopping the Web

Have you noticed that it's hard to find what you're looking for in stores these days? Or, is it just me?? I'm kinda picky & I have somewhat expensive taste (which creates problems at times...) so I don't always find that perfect (and yet inexpensive) piece unless I dig a little. Which is why I've recently been obsessed with online shopping! I know, I know, you're probably thinking not only is online shopping time consuming but it's probably more costly. It's actually not...always. The trick is to do your research & find sites that you'll go back to over & over. The ones that offer great deals (maybe even free shipping) and have one-of-a-kind finds that you wouldn't find in a dept. store.

Some of my personal favs are:

Bluefly: www.bluefly.com
ShopBop: www.shopbop.com
Basic Boutique: www.basicboutique.com (just stumbled onto this one & am LOVIN it!)
Piperlime: www.piperlime.com (shoe website that has a TON of varieties & brands to choose from)
Revolve: www.revolveclothing.com
Forever 21: www.forever21.com (they have stores everywhere but sometimes have stuff on their website that you can't find in the store!)
BagHaus: www.baghaus.com (FABULOUS purse site!)

A few of these run a little pricey but you can find great deals during end of season sales & they have boutique type clothes you can't find other places. And the best part is...you never have to leave your house! ;)