whybeauty.com

Jeans. Everyone owns at least one pair, don’t they? Whether the cheapy ones from supermarkets or high-end designer jeans costing hundreds of pounds, they’re the ultimate in clothing that can be dressed up or down and can be used for any occasion.

Jeans, heels and a cute t-shirt - perfect first date outfit. There’s nothing more comfortable than your favourite baggy jeans and a hoody for curling up in front of a DVD, or for writing essays and slobbing around the house in. There are jeans you can go to work in, jeans you can go out and sparkle in and jeans you can go to the stables in.

But does the brand make any difference? To me, the name on a pair of jeans means nothing, but the quality is everything. I’ve had some pairs which have been inexpensive, but have held their colour and shape for years. Equally I’ve bought some horribly expensive designer jeans which have fallen apart rather rapidly (although I don’t suppose using them to ride horses in really helped…)

Generally I reckon you get what you pay for, and the more you pay for a pair of jeans, the better you can expect them to fit and last. However, this doesn’t always follow and you can easily be conned out of a lot of money simply for the name on the back pocket and the studs, as most jeans are still made abroad, and denim is still denim no matter who it’s made by. Overall I suppose it depends on how brand-conscious you are, and whether having a name on your jeans matters to you or not.

No Comments »

I think that there are more women buying clothes on line. However, I don’t think that it has had a huge effect on the high street.

While I have purchased clothes & trainers online there is still a lot to be said for going into a store. For women it not just about the cost of their purchases, in stores there’s also the excitement of browsing through rails of clothes all tidily hanging & sorted by size. There are rows of shoes & handbags waiting hopefully for you to pick them. Lots of glamorous accessories and colourful bits & pieces to be admired.

Shopping is a great bonding process for women & going online does not create the same feelings of sisterhood. Trying on clothes can be a bit of a skit with lots of giggling & looking silly. If like me you adore clothes shopping can be a relaxing way to spend the day.

On the other hand there are lots of women who see shopping as a necessary evil. I think that for them online can be a great relief. All you really need to know is you size & have a realistic view as to what suits you.

Sometimes I have tried on an item in a store & been unsure about whether to make the purchase. I find that if the store has an online presence I am inclined to logon to have another look. While often very beneficial, there is the added bonus of no having to go back to the shop. You can make your purchase at home. It’s all good!!!

No Comments »

With the boom of online shopping and the many cashback sites available, many women are turning to online malls to purchase their new clothes. The benefits of shopping online are numerous. Firstly, shoppers don’t have to leave the comfort of their homes to ‘hit the stores’, therefore avoiding potential traffic jams, bad weather and the general stresses and strains of the bustling high street. Then there is the issue of the price, this often tends to be lower due to the smaller overheads of online stores. Finally, by shopping online women have access to a wider range of clothing, for example they could order a top from Japan and have it in their hands within just a week!

The one downside of choosing to buy clothes online, rather than from a high street store, is the inability to try them on before making a purchase. Unfortuantely, women’s clothing sizes now seem to be less standardised and can vary considerably from shop to shop, this poses a particular problem when ordering clothes online. Of course, there’s always the option of sending them back, but a bargain purchase can quickly become a small fortune once delivery costs are calculated.

Essentially, the internet revolution is enabling women to become more savvy-spenders. They are able to utilise both online and high-street stores to their advantage, a quick trip to the shop enables them to find out what looks right before heading home to purchase the same item at a discount price online.

No Comments »