Shopping Online vs. Shopping In-Store

Oftentimes when I tell people that I love to shop online they are surprised. "How do you know what size you wear?" "How do you know if you even like the item?" When they ask these questions, I let them in on a little secret shopping tip: Go into the store, find an item you like, find what size you wear, and then *surprise surprise* EBAY IT! I honestly cannot remember the last time I actually bought something in the store. Even if there are sales and markdowns in the store, they will usually not even rival the sales that can be found online or the items on eBay. What I will usually do if I find something I really like in the store and I am contemplating buying it, I will pull out the trusty iPhone and go to the store's website and see if they are running any sort of promotion. Nine times out of ten, stores such as J.Crew, Gap, Brooks Brothers, etc. are running at least a 30% off coupon code, and that will typically include free shipping as well. If you do not see a coupon code on the website itself, google (for example) "J. Crew coupon code". Typically the first site to pop up will be Retail Me Not, which is a a great coupon code website. They are usually your best bet for finding the codes that the sites are heavily advertising and then those that they aren't. If you aren't seeing any great codes, then plug it in on eBay and see what you can find! You might be surprised what pops up!

My current eBay hunt is for this gorgeous Jack Wills tweed blazer!

 I know its almost spring, but its so cold here in SC that I still have my eye on winter clothes! This jacket retails for $288, but I have been able to find it on eBay for $150. Still not the greatest steal, so I will keep checking back and see if anyone has a sudden urge to sell theirs! *wink*

With this being said, I really am super ready for spring and summer! Ahhh seersucker, critter shorts, Jack Rogers, Lilly and Ray Bans!

What are you looking forward to wearing this spring?

Much love, 

cRm