Tag Archives: shopping

Shopping habits: Reflections of a somewhat reformed shopaholic

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cassandra mcd.

Photo: Cassandra McD. Let me set the scene and you can tell me if this sounds all too familiar to you. You get a text message from your BFF. 2 images: (1) A new backpack and (2) two new pairs … Continue reading →

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Racking up the Points & Reaping Rewards: 5 reasons I love using points cards

Posted on October 22, 2016 by cassandra mcd.

I’m now a believer in points cards! I was always one of those people who would get coupons for, I dunno McDonald’s and think, great, going to get a free Sundae with my Quarter-Pounder with Cheese for lunch….one of these … Continue reading →

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Offline: tips for a new wardrobe

Posted on September 10, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

offline: fall(ing) for a new wardrobe it’s that time of year again, you know the one where all the mags do the massive  September issues with about 600 pages of adversting, 100 pages of runway stuff and maybe 20 pages of stuff … Continue reading →

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how to work: the camel coat

Posted on November 1, 2013 by cassandra mcd.

how to ‘work’: the camel coat by cassandramcd Moschino Cheap & Chic tie neck blouse / H&M pants/ BURAK UYAN platform booties / Valentino shopping bag / Chanel black lipstick/ Essie glitter nail polish / Coat Holt Renfrew me

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cube dwelling: revisiting my wardrobe resolutions

Posted on April 16, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

so back in december i made a number of style resolutions. i thought now that we are 4 months into the year maybe i should revisit these resolutions. you know, to see if i’ve managed to keep them or if … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: rock on wit your bad self!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

so, you’ve approached your shopping a little differently this time around: you hit the mall early, armed with your list and ready to do battle – well, to at least try things on and not give up too easily, and … Continue reading →

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shopping 101 – an outlet for your shopping woes?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

hate the malls? hate paying full-price for clothes? or do you feel that waiting for items to go on sales is a waste of time? outlet malls might be the solution for you. outlets have upped their game in terms of merch; … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: trend watch…out

Posted on December 14, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

you might have to let go of the idea that you can rock leopard-print leggings. i get it, leopard is hot right now. just because something is trending now doesn’t mean that it’s the trend for you. do if you really … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: if at first you don’t succeed…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

not all of us can get a perfect fit right off-the-rack. and honestly, who has the figure of a mannequin? so, why should we expect that the clothes should look exactly like that when we put them on? don’t get me started on “size 0” … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: phone a friend

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

“i don’t know what looks good on me?” “I don’t know how to make an outfit?”, “can I wear this with that?” if this is you, then you might not want to tackle the shopping mission alone. Phone a friend. … Continue reading →

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