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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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Attention Libras and Scorpios! Just in time for (most of) your birthdays, Anthropologie has updated its birthday discount packaging. This perk, distributed via a lottery to anthro card members, has gotten an update just in time for Anthropologie's birthday later this month. Want a closer look?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Test from a guest
Hi all! I’m Rachel, a Canadian Anthropologie lover. I can usually be my at my blog promises like pie crust, where I write about fashion, shopping, and being a shopaholic. Huge thanks to Roxy, not just for letting me share my thoughts about the Canadian Anthro experience, but also for her amazing blog.
I live in Toronto where two of the three Canadian stores are located (the third is in Edmonton), so I'm among the lucky ones.
The Yorkville store:
The Shops at Don Mills store:
Both stores are lovely and consistent with all Anthropologie stores I've visted in the U.S. The Yorkville store is only a 10-minute walk from my office--makes lunch hours very dangerous!
As a lucky one, I feel like I shouldn't bellyache. However, I can't ignore the few things that rankle and make me wish that I lived in the U.S. (but only for a few minutes, I am a proud Canadian!).
My first (relatively minor) gripe is that it takes longer for items to appear in Canadian stores. The Anthro blogging community has already reviewed an item or I've received an email about a new item, so of course I go to the store right away, and no such luck. In my experience, the delay is about a week or so.
My next (more serious) complaint is with the prices, which are marked up more than the exchange rate would warrant. Let's take Natalie Lété's Marine Mural Dress as an example (because I love it and I tried it on last week). It costs USD$248, which at the current exchange rate would be about CAD$258, but the Canadian price is CAD$288. With 13% Ontario tax, this comes to CAD$325.44. Ouch. There are many factors to consider in the Canadian price, but when I think about it I want to have a tantrum. I want to yell "but...but...it's cheaper in the States!!! Why are you ripping me off???"
You might say, just wait for the sale, which brings me to my next gripe...
Every Tuesday when Roxy posts her list of sale items, I read it and sigh because I know I won’t find most of them here. The Canadian website doesn't even have a sale section. The stores have sales, but it's rare that I ever find anything that I want.
Never mind lasting for a sale, some items don’t even last a week! Last May I bought Floreat's Sub-Continent Dress in a size 6 for a summer wedding. The size 6 was a little too tight in the torso, so I went back a week later for an 8. It was completely sold out at the Yorkville store, and the Don Mills store never had it to begin with. So I returned the 6, went home, called Customer Service, and had the 8 shipped to my sister in Boston thus taking advantage of U.S. prices, free shipping, no duties, and no taxes in Massachusetts.
The second item that disappeared on me was Nathalie Lété's Stemmed Sweetbriar Dress. I tried it on a Friday at the Yorkville store. The next Tuesday I went back to try it on again. But it was like the dress never existed. I wondered, did I dream it? No, I have photographic proof. Later that week I found the dress at Don Mills, so I have it on hold for some thought. It's still pricey but I'm afraid it will disappear! Unfortunately, this does lead to a lot of buying at full price.
Lastly, I have to complain about the online shopping experience. As I already mentioned, the Canadian website doesn't have a sale section. It also doesn't have a search bar, for some inexplicable reason.
Not all items on the U.S. site are available either. But why would I want to shop online when the duty and taxes are so heinous?
I wish Anthro would just ship items without adding on the duty and taxes (like J. Crew), and let us take our chances with getting charged at the post office.
The Canadian stores don't accept returns for items bought online (but they will accept returns for items bought in the States), so more expensive shipping costs to send anything back. When I occasionally shop online, I use my sister as a post office, but many shoppers outside of Toronto and Edmonton don't have that option. However, the three stores will mail any in-stock item within Canada (pay by credit card on the phone) for $10. It's better, but not ideal.
In the end, I put up with the annoyances because, well, I love Anthro. You ladies understand!! I’d love to hear about other Canadians’ experiences. Thanks again Roxy!
I live in Toronto where two of the three Canadian stores are located (the third is in Edmonton), so I'm among the lucky ones.
The Yorkville store:
The Shops at Don Mills store:
Both stores are lovely and consistent with all Anthropologie stores I've visted in the U.S. The Yorkville store is only a 10-minute walk from my office--makes lunch hours very dangerous!
As a lucky one, I feel like I shouldn't bellyache. However, I can't ignore the few things that rankle and make me wish that I lived in the U.S. (but only for a few minutes, I am a proud Canadian!).
My first (relatively minor) gripe is that it takes longer for items to appear in Canadian stores. The Anthro blogging community has already reviewed an item or I've received an email about a new item, so of course I go to the store right away, and no such luck. In my experience, the delay is about a week or so.
My next (more serious) complaint is with the prices, which are marked up more than the exchange rate would warrant. Let's take Natalie Lété's Marine Mural Dress as an example (because I love it and I tried it on last week). It costs USD$248, which at the current exchange rate would be about CAD$258, but the Canadian price is CAD$288. With 13% Ontario tax, this comes to CAD$325.44. Ouch. There are many factors to consider in the Canadian price, but when I think about it I want to have a tantrum. I want to yell "but...but...it's cheaper in the States!!! Why are you ripping me off???"
You might say, just wait for the sale, which brings me to my next gripe...
Every Tuesday when Roxy posts her list of sale items, I read it and sigh because I know I won’t find most of them here. The Canadian website doesn't even have a sale section. The stores have sales, but it's rare that I ever find anything that I want.
Never mind lasting for a sale, some items don’t even last a week! Last May I bought Floreat's Sub-Continent Dress in a size 6 for a summer wedding. The size 6 was a little too tight in the torso, so I went back a week later for an 8. It was completely sold out at the Yorkville store, and the Don Mills store never had it to begin with. So I returned the 6, went home, called Customer Service, and had the 8 shipped to my sister in Boston thus taking advantage of U.S. prices, free shipping, no duties, and no taxes in Massachusetts.
The second item that disappeared on me was Nathalie Lété's Stemmed Sweetbriar Dress. I tried it on a Friday at the Yorkville store. The next Tuesday I went back to try it on again. But it was like the dress never existed. I wondered, did I dream it? No, I have photographic proof. Later that week I found the dress at Don Mills, so I have it on hold for some thought. It's still pricey but I'm afraid it will disappear! Unfortunately, this does lead to a lot of buying at full price.
Lastly, I have to complain about the online shopping experience. As I already mentioned, the Canadian website doesn't have a sale section. It also doesn't have a search bar, for some inexplicable reason.
Not all items on the U.S. site are available either. But why would I want to shop online when the duty and taxes are so heinous?
I wish Anthro would just ship items without adding on the duty and taxes (like J. Crew), and let us take our chances with getting charged at the post office.
The Canadian stores don't accept returns for items bought online (but they will accept returns for items bought in the States), so more expensive shipping costs to send anything back. When I occasionally shop online, I use my sister as a post office, but many shoppers outside of Toronto and Edmonton don't have that option. However, the three stores will mail any in-stock item within Canada (pay by credit card on the phone) for $10. It's better, but not ideal.
In the end, I put up with the annoyances because, well, I love Anthro. You ladies understand!! I’d love to hear about other Canadians’ experiences. Thanks again Roxy!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Personal Shopper Ready and Waiting
Lying down in bed with industrial size Ferrero Rocher CANNOT be an option. The fact that life seems to serve no purpose since the World Cup has ended is completely understandable. I, too, am in the utter depth of pitiful mourning. Despite the not-so-thrillin1) Continue to bask in the wonder of what is the reverential Cristiano Ronaldo, may it be plastering your desktop, bedroom wall, car, child...with his image. With the simple remainder that the season will return again. (Note: Any other player can be substituted for Ronaldo. No worries there mate.)
2) If none of this rant makes one philly of a speckle on your brow. Lets just have it and get to the point! When you're upset/bored to mind-numbing tears you go shopping. Let's flip the switch and try a bit of a different approach. You're done with slaving away outfit after outfit, trying to figure out which one best suits the wonderful multitudes of occasions and outings in your fabu lifestyle. Uh...why not let someone else do it? Brilliant? I think so! So lay it on me! Trust me with your upcoming events, the pieces you would love to wear but can't form an actual outfit around, and idea of what you would like to look like, a makeover dream you have for yourself....really there are no boundaries and no rules! And if you simply need a shoulder to cry on well, I'm here for that too:)
Just mail away your hearts desire to bekah.weka@gmail.com or just leave a comment here!
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Ciao Ladies!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Taking The Inspiration For A Ride
So shaking things up, is one of my favorite things to do. Whether it be
Delicate Winds Cardigan ($68)
High Seas Dress (on sale for $69.95)
Shell Bib Necklace ($88)
Knotted Jersey Espadrilles (Peach Color $12.97)
Magid Wicker Snap Clutch ($63)
Vappu Dress ($98)
Ylang Ylang Sandals ($128)
Tamara Heels ($128)
Green Thumb Belt ($28)
Lucidity Necklace ($198)
Lush & Wild Tote (on sale for $39.95)
Fresh Palm Clutch ($98)
Phosphorescence Skirt (on sale for $49.95)
Stripes & Light Tee ($78)
Mandore Tank ($68)
Catching Rainbows Pants (on sale for $39.95)
Andaman Gladiators ($138)
Granulite Strand ($158)
Winding Indus Tank (on sale for $29.95)
Micro Climate Pants ($88)
Twined & Corded Sandals ($148)
Frank Gehry Hearts Bracelet ($825)...or realistically Anne Kiel Falling Petal Bracelet ($72)
Meeting Place Tank (on sale for $29.95)
Sun Chaser Sandals ($128)
Shell with Grosgrain Tie (on sale for $29.99)
7" Chino Short ($42)
Country Quarters Tank ($78)
Checks And Balances Blazer (on sale for $49.95)
Emerson Wrap Sandals ($160) or Industry Tassle Ankle Wrap (on sale for $49.99)
Level 99 Carolina Shorts ($68)
Cape Pouge & Tisbury Tote ($128) or Kimchi Blue Linen Bucket Bag ($48)
