ShopTrotter Q+A: Sairey Stemp, Senior Fashion Editor Cosmopolitan UK

Posted: 11/20/2017 by Bo

Sairey Stemp on a balcony wearing sunglasses, leopard print sweater and jeans

The unquestionable style icon, a fashionistas’ guru, always immaculately dressed, elegantly matching high and low fashion. Daring to experiment with the mixing and matching of patterns, not afraid to re-discover an old tucked-away skirt from previous seasons if she loves it. She has her own strong opinion on fashion, which she has been preaching for almost 11 years. Who is so creative, yet so pragmatic in her attitude to fashion? That’s Ms Sairey Stemp, Senior Fashion Editor of the  Cosmopolitan Magazine, UK.

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Outlet Shopping Is Not What You Expect

Posted: 11/06/2017 by Monika

shoppers carrying bags stroll through shopping village

Are you sometimes tempted to shop in a designer outlet to get the best bargain ever? We tend to think that by shopping there we hunt not only for a bargain, because regular prices in outlets are often discounted, but that the price for our coveted designer item will be even lower becuase they sell stuff from previous seasons. If you have ever thought like that, we can tell you it is not quite right. Today, we will take you round the best known London outlets but most importantly – we will debunk the myth about their splendour and will show you how they really work. Ready to learn the truth?

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Return Policy: How It Works In UK?

Posted: 10/30/2017 by Monika

inside fashion shop at cash register client paying with card

So you have bought lot of stuff: clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, everything that you needed you feel. You come back home, struggling to carry all the shopping bags, paying attention not to miss a single one. You unpack your bags to try everything on again. And? You suddenly realise you already have got two similar yellow dresses, almost identical denim trousers, the same shoes plus have bought a faulty cardigan. What shall I do now? – you think. Well, the wisest thing to do is to return the superflouous items to the shops you have bought the things at. But can we do it? And if so, how to do it? Do we know what are the rules governing the return policy in the UK? Today, we would like to share with you some return policy tips which can be useful when you have done shopping in the UK, but still want to give the things back.

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Design+Fashion+Independence. Shoreditch Shopping

Posted: 09/11/2017 by Bo

If you need a pause from typical fashion boutique shopping and you are in London between 16-24 September (preety soon!) and at the same time you appreciate designer clothes, outstanding objects and creative ideas, we have a suggestion for you. Shoreditch Design Festival held in London/Shoreditch from 16 till 24 September is a must-see for all independent shoppers.

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Where to look for menswear in London?

Posted: 06/23/2017 by Bo

As the summer months approach, The Idle Man offers everything you need to hit the trends on the head, they have a great selection of t-shirts available as well as shorts, shoes and sunglasses to finish off the look. The Idle Man have teamed up with ShopTrotter to offer you an exclusive 10% discount when you visit them in store.

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Tempted by Label? vol. 2

Posted: 01/03/2017 by Monia

We are presenting the second part of the list with affordable subsititutes of big-fat fashion houses designs. We figured out that every high-fashion piece have a twin option in low price from the popular brand.

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Tempted by Label?

Posted: 12/05/2016 by Monia

Fashion is a temptation. We want it all in our closets, especially those beauties with well know labels. But unfortunately – unless we are daughters of financial moguls – we can’t have everything! The common sense suggests to invest in one or two classics (remember how to invest in fashion?), and be more restrained when it comes to shopping for seasonal must-haves.

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