During the summer festival season i saw many people wearing the AM eyewear samantha sunglasses which i have wanted for a long while.
I had admired and wanted them for a good year but never saw them at a store around Perth until the last few months. I saw them in a store and fell for them fast. My heart was racing when the shop assistant handed them to me to try on, and as i looked into the mirror through the AM lenses, my heart sank. They looked shithouse on me...
Today i looked around the city before work and found these beauties at the store, subway DC. The sunnies are made by New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker who has been making a name for her brand in Australia, New York, and London. Trying them on was an insane experience, the exact same way i first felt about the AM sunnies is how i felt about the KW's. While looking into the mirror with the sunnies on i asked the shop assistant, " so how much are these?" and she answered with, " oh, only $329."........... Right 'ONLY'.
With this said i did end up putting them on lay-by without even thinking about how ill pay for the rest of it, but i'll find a way....... dear god i will find a way.
Having friends who are also keen on fashion i have always overheard girls (and even some guys) talk about the British brand/ store Topshop. For those who have never heard of it before, It began in the mid 60's as a department store brand. Having criticism for there bland design in their early years, after new marketing, designers and publicity, Topshop has reinvented themselves to a global name.
I have also been introduced to the men's version of Topshop named 'Topman' and has caused me to feel an extreme need to find hundreds of dollars to spend on their online store.
Depending on what you get it is extremely cheap (thank you falling price of the Great British Pound). I have seen the Asics that Uma Thurman wear on Kill Bill at stores in Perth ranging from $160-$180AU, while on topman.com i found them for £60 which is just under $100AU.
Here's some stuff i want:
Being a fan of anything oversized, or with an asymmetric or geometric design, my eye was drawn to this tshirt. Although only coming in white, some may think there isn't much to it, but due to the design it doesn't need to be overpowering. It would look good with a pair of shorts and vans for summer, pair of chinos and a cardi for autumn, or even a pair of jeans with a dark hoody or jacket. for roughly $50, bargain.
For years i've wanted the American "jock jacket", this has been one of the best looking one i have seen in this price range. Would look really cool with any basic tshirts in blue, purple or red.
This suit is pretty cool. This as well as all of Topman's suits are great value for money. Starting at £100, and only £200 for the pants and blazer above is insane. This is probably due to me spending more than 3 times as much for a similar Marc Jacobs suit. 10/10
I don't think this jacket needs an explanation.... haven't seen a jacket like this before. This is DEFINITELY the next thing on my list to get for winter.
...is really considering dipping into my "BALI IN JULY" account to buy this stuff.
for the Topshop online store: www.topshop.com
for the Topman online store: www.topman.com
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