The ShoppingSupplement loves their coupons! Who would have thought that coupons would become cool again? (Or were they ever?)…
The next generation of couponing is springing up in our travel plans this year. While the peak travel season has passed (January/February) there are a lot of great, local “weekend getaway” deals floating around. Check out the following sites that specialize in offering Canada travel couponing:
What a great excuse to get away…
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1) Groupon Getaways: The one who started it all. Groupon now has millions of members and is the largest couponing website in the world. This allows them to offer discounts and get resort locations that others might not. It also means they may be less in tune with what is a good local B&B like the following Canadian-based companies.
2) Jaunt.ca: The adventure-based travel expert. In association with WagJag, another daily deal site, the organization of this site is clean and offers travel deals accross Canada. Each Jaunt offers a unique experience that includes hotel accommodations and other delights including winery tours, spa packages, gourmet meals, outdoor adventures and more. They are exclusive to Jaunt.ca and only available for a limited time.
3) Teambuy.ca: Canadian and international travel deals make this site a must stop on your way out of town. Each week they feature new trips, getaways, or adventures to exotic, local, and familiar destinations around the world.
4) Dealfind Travel: B&B’s, hotels and resorts – take your pick up to 70% off.
I find the easiest way to keep track off all these sites is to sign-up for the email updates and download the apps to your smart phone (if you have). The trick to finding the best deal is to be patient and consistent! You don’t want to miss out on that perfect trip – because these deals do sell out!
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Happy Traveling!
~Chelsea
Fall's Boot Lineup
As the cold breeze rolls in and the leaves begin to fall my attention turns to all that fall fashion has to offer. Perhaps one of the most transitionable pieces in your wardrobe are boots and this season is no exception. From ankle to over-the-knee these accessories can be dressed up or down and keep your toes warm too.
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Trying to decide what pieces to keep in your closet or pack away for the winter months (how sad…)?
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Here are the top 20 transitional trends that ship to Canada and will take you into fall without a big hit to your bank account (courtesy of Rachel Zoe).
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1. Over the knee boot: If you splurged for a good pair last season you can pull them out of storage and carry them off as the leaves begin to fall. Perfect with tights or skinny jeans they’ll keep you warm and looking good. (Boot below: Top Shop $210 – ships to Canada!)
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Top Shop Over-the-knee-boot
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New Shoes Cure the Blues! Particularly when you find the pair, style and brand you’ve been looking for at a great price! Without further a do, here are The Shopping Supplement’s Top 5 Online Shoe Stores that ship to Canada:
Christian Louboutin wool peeptoe ankle boots
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The one and only time you can spend your entire paycheque shopping online and on yourself without feeling even a tinge of guilt! The site carries every breast cancer support item you’ve seen in stores plus much, much more – and ships to Canada. From home decor to kitchen appliances to clothing and jewelery this site will satisfy all your cravings to browse and buy!
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Shopping Supplement’s Top 5 Surf & Sk8 Online Stores that Ship to Canada
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Take advantage of sizzling savings this July with blowout sales at all Sample Sale websites that ship to Canadians!
Never dipped your toe into online sample sales? Your missing out! Don’t be left behind in the dust this summer and watch the deals fly by! Become a member today of the best online sample sale sites, Hautelook, Beyond the Rack and Billion Dollar Babes, and login to catch the great deals! Membership is most often approved within 24 hours so don’t be discouraged. Here’s a couple tips about shopping the Blowout sales this month:
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Shopping Supplement Discovery: SeenON! The Private Shopping Site Featuring Designer Style Straight from Hollywood Sets – (Ships to Canada!)
Looking for hot hollywood brands at sample sale prices? I recently stumbled across this members-only site when perusing the CW websites style page. The sales last 3 days only
so if you see something you like, grab it! (If you're looking for more sample sale sites like this one read: By Invitation Only)
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Nutritional Information:
Shipping: Charges weren't explicitely listed for Canadian purchases, however they do guarantee delivery within 3-10 business days, which is a welcome comfort as most other sample
sale sites can take up to 6 weeks for delivery.
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Returns: Another bonus - All items can be returned within 30 days if not already worn. (Most other sample sale sites won't do the same for blowouts)
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Payment: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover Credit Cards.
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I was recently inspired by the nude-hued pump: the ultimate in versatility and style. This drove me to scout out the best nude pumps online that ship to Canada of course!
Celebrities, stylists and designers alike have been loving the nude heel for seasons now so its time you caught on! Spring has sprung a new take on the nude heel with strappy flirty styles, embellishment and buckles. When shopping for a nude shoe make sure to find one that matches your natural skin tone as this will help to elongate your legs even more! And don’t forget this style is so versitile it can truly go with any outfit.
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Looking for a specific designer shoe brand but can’t find it near you? Try shopping Browns Shoes online store that ships your favourite brands to Canada!
Any brand that you can conjure up out of the designer dictionary: D&G, Michael Kors, Manolo Blahnik, UGG, Stuart Weitzman and more! Carrie Bradshaw would approve!
As you can see they have a spring sale going on right now so shop now for the best selection!
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Just a skip across the pond is a new destination waiting to be explored: The United Kingdom for Online Shopping! Not only famous for the Queen, their distinct accents and the English Muffin but also fabulous style! And now that many of their retailers have opened up shop online for Canadian women, we too can now steal their great style!
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Check out my new favourite retailers from the UK (and of course they all ship to Canada):
- Top Shop: Style savvy canucks almost fell off their chairs when Top Shop finally announced shipping to Canada recently. Quickly becoming as influential in fashion as the affordable trend setter H & M, Top Shop offers their own british take on high street fashion with celebrity inspired lines with trendsetters like model Kate Moss. Perfect if you like H & M, streetwear, florals, and trendy pieces.
Kate Moss for Top Shop Sequin Zig Zag Dress
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This week the pick is from our friends in the UK at Asos.com. If you’ve never shopped Asos then hurry up and take a peek at their site, as it will quickly become a favourite for UK fashion. Don’t forget to visit their outlet site which is where this week’s DOW comes from:
asos mina bow pleat dress $45
A bit “after-school Gossip Girl cocktail hour” but I like the lightness of the fabric for summer. If you’re not smitten with this dress as much as I am then check out the rest of their outlet site and I guarantee you’ll find something.
~Chelsea
Who isn’t completely enamored by the style goddesses behind SATC the franchise and the SATC2 which boasts the largest and loudest display of designer outfits on screen ever?! (Don’t worry I’ll let you know where to find this designer style for less online and ships to Canada!)
If you haven’t yet had the chance to see the sequel, which I highly recommend, be prepared to have a nagging urge to go out and flex your credit card muscles. After that the most complicated question you’ll have to answer is, “What should I wear?”
Of course we don’t all have the luxury of having a walk-in-closet the size of Carrie Bradshaw’s, but we can copy her look for less:
Check out this already famous Halston Heritage swing dress worn by Carrie seen all over the SATC2 movie promos:
This Halston dress retails for $325.00
If your looking for some inspiration pieces for spring at a more reasonable pricepoint (and available to Canadians 
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Items available at:
Collective Concepts Women’s Purple Single-shoulder Dress (Overstock.com) $47.70
Elizabeth and James Vanessa Dress (Bluefly.com) $228
Miss Selfridge Nude bubble hem one shoulder ruffle dress 39 pounds
~Chelsea
We’ve seen this look before, but it just won’t march off into the sunset. Nope, the military look is here to stay. At least for Spring 2010 that is. (Scroll down for where to shop this look for less online – and ships to Canada!)
How do you pull of military without looking like an overdressed officer at the next spring BBQ? Pair it with floaty fabrics in light shades that are oh-so-spring and lighten the entire look making it very spring partywear appropriate, a la Aquilano.Rimondi (below).
Aquilano.Rimondi Spring 2010
As usual, I’ve scouted out where you can achieve this look for less without sacrificing style.
(All items are available to Canadian online shoppers)
Here’s where-to-buy:
Jacket (Overstock.com) $54.39
Eyelet Skirt (Urban Outfitters) $39.99 (sale)
Studded flat sandal (Charlotte Russe) $30.00
Will you be creating a spring appropriate military look this season? If so, how will you wear it?
~Chelsea
The shirtdress has been flaunted at the top fashion houses this season: Gucci, Chloe and Proenza Schouler. (Liking the look?? I’ve found similar styles online for less from stores that ship to Canada below!)
Take a look at this week’s inspiration for Spring 2010’s Shirtdress by Gucci:
In case you suffer from sticker shock from the thousand dollar price tag on this dress, here are a few cute alternatives for shoppers like you (Canadians accustomed to online shopping for great stylish deals).
Items are available (in order as seen above) at:
Saks.com (Gucci inspiration look)
Forever21.com
Quiksilver.com
UrbanOutfitters.com
VictoriasSecret.com
~Chelsea
This season break out your pinatas and invite a mexican fiesta into your closet with embroidered tops, mexican colours and a flair of the tropics in your accessories. Keep reading for where to buy mexican style online that ships to Canada!
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2010 Mexican Fiesta
Jean Paul Gautier had this to say about his spring 2010 couture looks: “I saw the Avatar and, like everyone, found it extraordinary. And from there I began thinking of nature and ecology, and the Latin American tropics; and from there it was not very far to Mexico.”
While we don’t want to end up looking like the couture Mexica bird, we can find the inspiration available to Canadian online shoppers at the following retailers:
Items available at (in order of appearance)
American Eagle
ShopBop.com
Forever 21 Canada
Urban Outfitters
What will you be sporting this spring from the new tribal trend?
~Chelsea
Another Shopping Supplement Online Shopping Destination Nutritional Review (All stores Ship their styles to Canada!). Here’s a quick recap of what a review entails:
- An online shopping retailer is picked & shopped
-I review the experience based on style, “shoppability”, customer service and if there are any steals to be had.
-Then you make up your mind about whether you want to shop the online store yourself (PS: The store must ship to Canada!)
This week I’ve decided to let you in on my secret shopping destination: Victoria’s Secret.
…not quite a secret these days but I bet you didn’t know they have an impressive clothing and shoe collection in addition to lingerie, swimwear and cosmetics.
If an online shopping sale is what your after then make sure you use the Sale + Specials link which allows you to search clearance product, because you won’t get the same results if you browse by category. If your interested in saving an additional % off your order, sign up for their newsletters which will keep you in the know about special discounts and offers (just be warned they do sent emails at least once a week which can be overkill sometimes). The site carries exclusive merchandise not available in store and product from last season at deep discounts.
Shipping costs are reasonable: $13.99 including duty charges for purchases under $50 and $18.99 for purchases over $50 (to see the complete chart click here).
Here’s the final nutritional calculation:
– I once found something I wanted to add to an existing order and emailed their customer service to add it for me. They replied the next day saying since the turn-around time for the order had lapsed they could not add it so they offered me free shipping on my next order. Not bad. I’ve never had any problems with any orders.
– I’ve gotten some great bathing suits at VS for incredible prices, and didn’t have to sacrifice style. They constantly have promotions and have a fair amount in stock also.
– VS carries many designers other than their own line (ex. Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden, UGG brand, Kenneth Cole) which amps up their style credit.
– I found it a bit annoying that the site doesn’t let you sort your search results and that you have to look around for a while to find exactly what you want, but the checkout system was fairly simplistic.
OVERALL NUTRITIONAL VALUE: A
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Now I leave the decision up to you…to Shop or Not to Shop?
~Chelsea
Hot off the runways from Versace, Rebecca Taylor (below), Vivienne Westwood and more, designers were loving the floral look on everything from headbands to heels to blazers and dresses (see below for where to buy the look for less & ships to Canada).
Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010
You can shop spring florals for less of course. Check out these cute alternatives (available to Canadians!)
These looks are available for less at the following online retailers (in order of appearance above):
I love the floral look, but please, keep it to one or two pieces or you’ll end up looking like you stumbled out of a flower bed.
~Chelsea
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and my legs are screaming for sunlight. What better way to ring in the good weather than with a flowy spring dress. This season’s day styles are hippy inspired, flowery, embellished and easy to take from work to the beach. 2010’s evening wear is dramatic, glitsy, and will stop you in your tracks with its bold colours. (see below for where to buy & all ship to Canada!)
Whether you have a spring wedding coming up or your legs are screaming to be let out and flaunt themselves in a flowy day dress, here are my favourites at all price points (and of course they ship to Canada):
I can get TWO for this price price-point ( < $50):
Where to Buy (in order as seen above)
I can still afford to buy a cute accessory to go with ( > $50)!
Where to Buy (in order as seen above)
There! Now you have no excuse to let out your gorgeous gams and go skip through the meadows with your picnic basket…or just look like you were about to!
Happy Shopping as always,
~Chelsea
I love the strappy sandals that the models strutted down the runway wearing at the Spring 2010 BCBG Max Azria show (see below for where to shop online that ships to Canada!) There so versatile and bring a touch of attitude to any summer look. Check out the models sporting them in grey and black styles:
Photo Credits: Style.com
In case you can’t afford the real thing…or you want the dress and the shoes here are some great alternatives (all ship to Canada of course!)
Here’s a similar style (BCBG) at bluefly.com at 40% off:
And if you still would like some cash left over for your next sushi lunch with friends check out these options:
Suede pump by Forever 21 $ Colette heel by Martin & Osa $$
Now go ahead and strutt your stuff like you walked straight off the runway.
~Chelsea
