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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

A Guide to Online Shopping!!



I'v been racking my brains the last few days in regards to what to post next on my blog! 
Several of the people who follow my page GizDat have contacted me and asked me where exactly I buy clothes online, sooooooo I decided to compile a list of my fav online shops. 

Now don't get me wrong, I love going into actual real-life shops but theres something about online shopping that I enjoy waaaay more. Probably due to the fact that Im lazy but equally also due to the excitement of receiving a package in the post. (Can literally pinpoint the exact time Asos deliveries get to my door so I never miss a delivery... Swear to god its a skill!) 

While online shopping is very addictive, the more you look the more you'll find, it just takes time!! 
The best way to shop online is to be very specific in what you're looking for i.e. black long-sleeved crop top, instead of just sticking black top into Google and hoping for the best. 

Another handy tip is to refine your searches!!! On most clothing websites it'll give you an option to select: Size, Colour, Style etc etc. These options are here for a reason people!! The more you refine your search, the better the results so keep all this in mind next time you go looking for an outfit! 

A lot of sites like Asos, Missguided etc now do the greatest return service known to man so if youre a little weary about whether you'll buy something online purely for the fear of returning it, FEAR NO MORE!! By clicking into the returns section on these sites you'll get the full rundown. This new parcel drop off service (offered by a lot of online sites) literally means it could not be easier! Simply pick the closest drop off point to you from the list, print the label, pay whatever the charge is (generally 3/4 euro) and drop it off! Simples :)

And last but not least, there is no better feeling than looking like a hobo, stuffing your face and doing it all in the comfort of your own home whilst scouring the internet for something to wear for the weekend. I think its safe to say that online shopping is both a curse and a godsend! 

Are you all still with me?! Ok!!! 



Asos

Literally the be all and end all of online shopping!! Here is where you need to be specific! There is so much of everything its a little easy to get overwhelmed, so just keep cool and refiiiiine! Also it's a good idea to sign up for an account as Asos always have discount codes goin (even if it does encourage more spending) 


NastyGal

If money was no object my whole wardrobe would be filled with every single item of clothing from NastyGal! Expect to find some amazing bits from this site that you'd never come across on Henry street (Thats for sure) You do have to pay a good bit for delivery so unless you're rolling in it don't expect to find any bargains here. Sometimes I just like to go and have a look at the stuff, maybe have a little cry at the price annnnndddddddddd.... close tab ! 


Choies

Why more people don't know about Choies! This site has to be seen to be believed. Between the prices and variety I can never have enough Choies in my life. Word of warning: this is a Chinese website so the sizes can be a bit obscure... Iv been buying clothes off Choies for months so it took a little while to figure out exactly what fits me. And sure look, if something doesn't fit it aint the end of the world!!! eBay and Depop exist for these exact reasons :) 


Lavish Alice

A fav of the stars (swear I was bestos with them) Lavish Alice is doing it right, whatever that is they are doing!! Do you ever hear 'fashion people' bangin on about "statement pieces"?? Well this is the site to get them off. Their stuff is unique and could almost be described as affordable designer-ish pieces? (You know what I mean) 



Missguided

I was a little late on the Missguided train. Never bothered with the site because I thought it was a crappier version of Asos and my loyalty lay elsewhere. Well WOW was I wrong!!! I like to think of it as the affordable man's Topshop. And you're always guaranteed to find a good two-piece. 




So yeahhhhh, these are my go to sites for online shopping!! Of course theres the more obvious ones: River Island, Zara, Topshop etc etc but when Im looking for something a bit different I tend to visit the above! 


There are also a number of other sites I often frequent (ooo check me out) i.e. Pretty Little Thing, Pixie Market, Rat & Boa, And Other Stories, Urban Outfitters, Motel Rocks. 

Hope you enjoyed reading ! 

GizDat x 

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Welcome welcome!

Welcome to my first blog!! I still have no clue what Im really doing so I'm just gonna whack a load of pictures together and see how things go...

Please note I am no trendy wendy. I like buying & looking at clothes just as much as the next person and in no way think I'm some mad fashionista!

If you've actually read this far you go girl! 


The Fringe/Tassel Bag 

If you follow my FB page (GizDat) you may have noticed I like everything and anything with a fringe/tassel!! Heres a few of my fav that I spotted online plus a few you can get your hands on! Yay!

If you've seen any fringe bags for sale (in Dublin & surrounding areas in Ireland) please comment below! 
I want this to be a blog that people contribute to & help others find certain items of clothing and/or accessories. Because lets face it, theres only so much 1 person can find so why not help each other :D


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Thanks for reading :) #GizDat