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You Better Shop Around

After the Spring cleaning, comes the Spring shopping. So last week I decided to get busy and started my shopping spree at Villa Moda Shuwaikh (hence the VB collection), I was looking for something to update my wardrobe with, like a quick fashion fix. I wasn’t too impressed with what was in store. However, there were some items that made it to the “Confashion’s Interesting List” (which doesn’t necessarily translate to the “Must-Buy” List):

I found these Miu Miu black patent leather sling backs, which looked kind of OK on the shelves, but very adorable when I tried them on. The bow slightly covers your toes, making your feet look like a small fancy gift from net-a-porter. Unfortunately my size was sold out… so moving on to the next store…



Marni had its cruise collection on display, nothing special, the buyer must have missed choosing the key items from this collection. The color combination was fresh and semi-bright though. I liked the fuchsia clutch (how many Marni clutches does a fashionista really need?! Pass!). The super cute flats were also sold out in my size (hellooo crankiness, I'm not THAT crazy about them anyways).

The popular pop and punk 80s trend was obvious with this PUMA sneaker boots at Athlete’s Foot at VM. I wouldn’t buy it but I liked the color combination.

Prada, D&G, Dolce & Gabanna, Etro, YSL, Manolo, Gucci, Multi-Brand (Minus VB)? Boooring. Better luck next time maybe...
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Fastidious Babe said…
i've been hitting a wall with shoes lately! can't find my size, i wonder who's beating me to the chase >_<
09 March, 2009
Anonymous said…
agree, who ever does the buying at Villa moda for the various stores needs some professional help. Its like they picked the worst things in the collections...Its such a pitty, thats why people by online so much, better choices
09 March, 2009
Anonymous said…
CONFASHIONSSSSSS

PRICES PRICES PRICES

why are you leaving them out :(

want those shoes
09 March, 2009
Livingmylife said…
i think the mui muis Heel is too short for me.. i dont prefer that height on a heel

Xxo
10 March, 2009
AZM said…
It has always been the buyer's problem.

Catering for people who just buy vs. catering for people with fashion-forward thinking.

It's always like this, even in Saudi.

The right thing to do, is for the buyer's to really FIND THEIR OWN balance of the two.
But that seems too hard for them to comprehend, like I was teaching them about how make their microwave work on Nuclear Power
10 March, 2009
Mirelle said…
Hi there! I LOVE your blog :)
10 March, 2009
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