Guest Editor Shine By Three: Shop Savvy Online Part 2

More amazing tips from our Guest Editor Margaret from Shine by Three on how to get the most out of online shopping. 

So let’s just say that I’ve fallen in love with this Black Felt Hat that’s 50% off (awesome) and I cannot possibly go another day of my life without it…

First, I hit PRICE (LOW) – this is the case on My Wardrobe, but there’s a similar option on most online stores – to make sure that there aren’t any lower-priced Black Felt Hats floating around in the same sale…

Then I run along to Polyvore and do a search along the lines of ‘Black Felt Hat’, ‘Black Hat’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’, or similar, to see if there’s anything better or cheaper elsewhere.

I say – why yes there’s another black hat but quite frankly I’m not Jude Law and I don’t really want to look like him (though you are quite good looking, Mr Law), so let’s just stick to the Day Birger Et Mikkelsen** one then shall we?

And last of all, if the shipping isn’t free, you call five friends and get them to fall in love with pieces from the same site in the same sale and split the shipping, because you’re a genius like that.
Material girl. Keep in mind that things like 100% Polyester are probably not the best investment unless it’s been slashed to $2 and shipping’s free and you only really wanted to wear it for the colour anyway. Also remember that there is this brilliant thing called Photoshop, aided by a steamer on any photoshoot, that essentially gets rid of all the nasty wrinkles in clothing that may or may not appear as soon as you sit down on the bus.
 
Stop talking, Margaret.

 

What I really mean is that you need to check in the ‘Item Details’, what the piece is made of.

 

Are you taking notes, ladies and gents? Because the next to you hear from me, I’ll be shouting at you all the way from New York City.

 

Am excited?

 

Yes I am.

 

And you should be too.

 

Until then, all my love,

 

x

 

Marg.

 

**Disclaimer: the most I have ever spent on a hat is $15. Relax, girlfrand.

48 Comments

48 Comments

  • Reply yslyenom Saturday 2nd February, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Great article! Thanks!

  • Reply SuperStylish Thursday 13th December, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Love this post! Thankyou

  • Reply dj23249 Monday 26th November, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Thanks

  • Reply dj23249 Monday 26th November, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Thanks for the tips

  • Reply vikki18 Wednesday 3rd October, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    cute

  • Reply BellaB Wednesday 8th February, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Funny and helpful. Thanks!

  • Reply kymheaton Friday 27th January, 2012 at 8:01 am

    lovely, best online shopping guide.

  • Reply coyleshana Thursday 26th January, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Great tips

  • Reply dysfunktionalfolk Tuesday 24th January, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Why are you so pleasant Margaret?

  • Reply juju91 Tuesday 24th January, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Fully agree on the polyester!

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  • Reply linhyy Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    lol great tips!

  • Reply Sarahh Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I love these columns, they’re great!

  • Reply ethereal Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Great tips! It always pays to shop around!! 🙂

  • spunkx
    Reply spunkx Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 9:28 am

    good thinking to check polyvore for other options, this will be added to my online shopping checklist from now on!

  • spunkx
    Reply spunkx Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 9:28 am

    good thinking to check polyvore for other options, this will be added to my online shopping checklist from now on!

  • Reply juliew Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 7:39 am

    great ideas

  • Zoe93
    Reply Zoe93 Monday 23rd January, 2012 at 6:30 am

    Love the scarf 😉

  • Reply Claireo Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Good tips- thanks!

  • Reply mandystsai2 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    haha, thanks for the tips!

  • Reply dapperdolly Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Totally agree, it’s like shopping on the high street – always compare prices, fabrics and fit/measurements.

  • Reply MsKimo Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    You are hilarious, I love your way with words, HAHA!
    I miss NY, I wish I could be stowed away in your luggage.

    Have fun, hear from you soon. x

  • Reply lara.heaton Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    yay! there’s a part 2!

  • ivysaurus
    Reply ivysaurus Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Love the tips! I’m still looking for the perfect felt hat

  • Reply Whatthe Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Love her articles! This ‘Marg’ should get ready for the big time in the big apple!

  • sommy7
    Reply sommy7 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Great tips, can’t wait to hear more

  • Myra
    Reply myra00 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Loving the tips!

  • violetflower61230
    Reply violetflower61230 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Polyvore? I’ve heard of it but never used it for this.

  • Reply JENNIFAARRH Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    i love your tips!! keep them coming 😀

  • comebacks
    Reply comebacks Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    hahah thanks for the tips, I’ve never thought of splitting the postage cost with friends!

  • Reply KNY Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Great tips!

  • Reply shell0606 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Nice!

  • Reply anitae Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    hahaha love it! Nicely said Marg! x

  • Reply fifi73 Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Great tips, I must admit to having bought clothes online, then never wearing them because in real life they just looked tacky…..

  • Reply aalana Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Thanks! great tips

  • Reply teekendall Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I was a bit disappointed, until I saw the disclaimer. Good one!

  • Reply livi Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Great tips <3

  • Reply thugsy Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:52 am

    I Love your tips <3

    • newbie
      Reply newbie Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      likewise!

  • Reply doogs Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:43 am

    🙂

  • Reply bardie Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:33 am

    thanks

  • Reply jarjar Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 8:29 am

    awesome tip 🙂

  • Reply juliew Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 7:41 am

    great tips

  • Reply chocolatelace Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 7:40 am

    great tips, Margaret is so gorgeous!

    • Reply chrystal Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 9:42 am

      indeed

  • Reply UNoPoo Sunday 22nd January, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Ooh, great tip about checking the material.

  • Reply stels Saturday 21st January, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    ahaha oh man for a second i was a bit flabbergasted: 80 bucks for a hat?!

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