Top 5 sites for Fathers Day gifts under $50

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and rather than be caught empty handed, or worse, have to go to a bricks and mortar store at the last minute, we thought we’d point you in the right direction. If your dad is like mine, he most likely has everything he’s ever wanted. So what do you buy the man who has everything?

 We set ourselves a challenge, to not only find a unique gift for Dad, but to also only spend $50. And here is what we found….

Top 5 sites for Father’s day gifts under $50:

 1. Essey fly fly flyswatter from Top 3

Has dad got a bug problem? Why not buy him a flyswatter so he can enjoy the outdoors bug and insecticide free. Top 3 have same day delivery options (check the t’s & c’s), with $14 flat delivery fee, this comes in at $45 including shipping.

Source: top3.com.au

2. Hard to find original superhero print by Hark Home

This feel good gift (unframed print) comes from Hard to Find, which is one of our favourite e-stores for gifts due to their extensive range covering all price brackets. While shipping varies by product this print is shipped for free, leaving you $20 for a frame. They customise and add your name, so you save on the card. Expected delivery within 3 days.

Source: Hard to find

3.  Gifts Australia –  New Zealand man gift pack

If you are looking for something a little more traditional for Dad, why not try this gift pack from New Zealand. Gifts Australia have the option of having the gift wrapped, with ribbon and card and a custom message. So perfect if you need to have the gift delivered. All up, with wrapping and postage this comes in at $46.

Source:giftsaustralia.com.au

4. Kindred Gifts Dynomighty Mighty Wallet – Union Jack Wallet

Is Dad a fan of Great Britain ? Why not get him a wallet with a twist from Kindred Gifts, whose site groups items into loads of helpful categories,  such as anniversary and eco friendly gifts. They have free shipping over $99 and a flat $9.95 under, so this gift comes in at $39.

Source: Kindredgifts.com.au

5. Batman Cufflinks from the Gifted Man

Who doesn’t love Batman? Why not get dad these Batman cufflinks from The Gifted Man? As you probably guessed by the name of the site, this e-store is all about gifts for blokes . They have categories such as barware, BBQ, Alcohol and Big toys. Although they do range some women’s and kids stuff, the site has a male feel and it seems that blokes have picked a lot of the items. They have a flat shipping rate of $8.95 which brings the total in at $33.90

Source : thegiftedman.com.au

 Happy Fathers Day

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TOP 5 SITES FOR SUNGLASSES

Need to block the glare? Sunglasses probably have a functional purpose but lets be honest most of us just buy them because sunnies make you look good. 

If you want to keep up with the latest trends a new pair of sunnies aligned with this seasons looks is pretty much essential. However updating your sunnies every season is big $$$. So let us share some of the best sites to find great looking sunnies for under $100!

The trick on getting great sunnies under $100? Avoid big name brands and shop indie designers that give you a cool look without the exy price tag. It’s all about knowing the right brands to shop at the right e-stores. So let us share some great e-store’s for sunnies:

Shopper Concierge top 5 sites for Sunglasses under $100

1. The Grand Social

The Grand Social range the brand ROC Eyeware, great sunnies with an average $94.95. With free shipping in Australia they tick all the boxes, style and price tag. Good range to choose from, a must to shop if search for sunnies under $100. Our pick from the site Zelda 85 from Roc from $85.

Source: Thegrandsocial.com.au

2. Revolve Clothing

We love Revolve Clothing, but we love them even more when shopping for Sunglasses. They range the Spitfire brand which has a range of sunnies all under $40  a pair plus shipping. A great bargain , great sunnies help you pull off the latest trend with minimal damage to the wallet . Our pick BBX in Gold w/ Dark Green $38 

source: revolveclothing.com

3. General Pants

You probably shop GP for tops and jeans but they are also great for sunnies. They sell two brands which retail for under $60 : Le specs and Cheap Monday, both will keep you in fashion this season. Check out Cheap Monday FELINE TURTLE  for $45.00

Source: generalpants.com.au

4. Birdsnest

if you are looking for the best deal around, Birdsnest definitely have it with the Perv range of sunglasses priced at $19.95…. an absolute bargain, the best style for the cheapest price. We suggest :Gypsy Sunglasses $19.95

Source : birdsnest.com.au

5. Pink Mascara

Head to Pink Mascara for the Wild Soul range of sunnies. Awesome style and priced at $100 they just make into the list. But they are soooo cool and stylish, that we suggest they are worth the little bit extra in price.  Our favourite are the ELEPHANT BLACK/BLUE $100 ( + $23 in shipping):

source:pinkmascara.com

 So look cool even in winter with these great deals on sunglasses

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Hey there Good Looking: Top 5 e-stores for speakers

The words 'speakers' and 'audio' go hand in hand, but sometimes you want a little more from your sound system.  Whether it is for your iPad or your hi-fi todays speakers need to not only sound great but also look amazing.

So where do you find good looking speakers? Sometimes it's obvious and other times on sites that you least expect.

Shopper Concierge's Top 5 e-stores for sexy speakers

1. GENERATE

Generate range unique homewares made by designers from around the globe. They are not speaker specialists but have 3 or 4 cool speakers, and are worth going to if stand out aesthetics are important in your selection of speakers. Our favourite from Generate are the Woofer Speaker System, where mans best friend doubles as a fabulous audio system.

Source: gnr8.biz

2.Orb Audio

If small and sexy is important then Orb Audio is the e-store to shop. They only have one type of speaker but they are good quality and importantly, sleek and sexy. They offer a 30 day free trial if you want to give them a try before you buy .

Source: Orbaudio.com

3. Apollo Hi-Fi

Apollo Hi-Fi are audio experts, they range every type of speaker you can think of. They specialise in matching the speaker type to the needs of the customer , a good place to head to if you are not sure what you want to buy. Our pick is the Harman Kardon glass desktop speakers which bring together science and art.

source: apollohifi.com.au

4.Libratone

Wireless, portable, battery driven. Libratone speakers are for those who want their sound system to go anywhere. Great technology and importantly they come in a huge range of colours. Three different ranges to choose from, shop them direct.

Source: libratone.com

5. Fomo Shop

Not really known for selling audio , Fomo range the Kakkoii W.O.W speakers. Made of rubber they are super durable and perfect for the beach, skate park or picnic and have a battery life of 3-4 hours. Heaps of colours to choose from and very cost effective.

source: fomoshop.com

So there you have it, 5 new e-stores to fulfil your stylistic audio requirements.  Head to Shopperconcierge.com for more sites on speakers or anything else you want to buy online

Happy Listening!

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Product Obsession: Paperself Lashes

Our favourite product this week, which we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE are the Paperself decorative eyelashes.

If you like wearing fake eyelashes then you will become a mad fan of this range. 

The lashes are made from paper and are based on chinese traditional culture. Their 11 styles include the london skyline, butterflies, peacocks, horses and other crazy designs

Shopper Concierge Paperself favourites eyelashes include:

1. The Small Peacock, which you may have seen on Katniss in the Hunger Games 

Image source: jadore-fashionlove.blogspot.com

2. Deer and Butterfly full lash

image source: lipglossnheels.blogspot.com

3.  Clown lashes

image source: blog.themodelstage.com

4. The London Skyline full lash

source: Facebook

If you don’t feel confident putting on fake lashes then check out the Paperself Instructional on youtube video.

From Australia there are two options on purchasing:

The first is to shop Paperself direct . While shipping takes longer (as it comes from London) they stock all eleven styles so best site for choice.

The other option is to shop stellaeyelash.com.au, an Australian site but smaller range.

We hope you have as much fun with them as we are.

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Live Life, Have great leggings. Top 5 e-stores for Leggings

Editorial Review of E-stores for Leggings  

You can love them or hate them but for most of us, leggings are a critical part of the wardrobe . You can dress them up or dress them down to suit almost any occasion.......

You can use them as layers in the winter when heading to work,

Active wear when out with the kids,

Dress them up with a sparkly top to hit the town,

Or use them as comfy clothes for around the house.

Given that they play so many roles, why is it that we often end up with simply a plain black pair? So today at Shopper Concierge we are reviewing 5 e-stores for leggings that hopefully open your eyes to all that the world of leggings has to offer.

Shopper Concierge Top 5 e-stores for Leggings

1. Black Milk Clothing

The designer fashion legging, this store offers stand-out designs featuring just about every pattern you could possibly think of including Star Wars, Galaxy and middle earth ranges. They are very affordable and can be worn day or night. Our pick today is the human muscle:

Image Source: blackmilkclothing.com

2. American Apparel 

The US online store only offers one style of legging but the great news is they offer it in 38 different colour options, so if you are looking for a colour other than black then head to American Apparel to check out their colour range.

Image Source: American Apparel

3. 1800 Leggings

The thing that makes 1800 leggings different to the other sites is that rather than offering different colours or designs, they focus on the different styles such as Jeggings ( jean leggings), Booty Booster (that apparently accentuate your curves) and Leggings with skirts already attached. They also sell a range of mens leggings, just so the guys don't feel left out.

image Source: 1800Leggings

4. TS 14 Plus

Leggings are not just for the super skinny among us. If you do have gorgeous curves and you want to celebrate them by wearing leggings, then one place to head to is TS 14 Plus, with sizes between 14-24.

Image Source: ts14plus.com.au

5. Undie Warehouse

What if you still want to buy basic black pair ? We suggest heading to the Undie Warehouse where they sell well known brands such as platinum or Ambra. And if you do want a slight variation on the basic black, then they have the Leatherette style and yes, you guessed right, leggings that look like leather

image source: undiewarehouse.com.au

 So there you have it, variations on the basic black legging, designs, colours, styles and sizes, we hope we have opened your eyes in the world of leggings.

Stay Calm and Keep Shopping

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Rings that Pack a Punch by Plukka

Today we are window shopping Plukka Jewellery, in particular rings. 

Plukka are known for their unique style and lets just say if you want a ring with punch this is the site to shop. They are an online store only so you won't see them walking down your local high street. Their designs come in a number of "series" , each of which is thematic with names such as "Westminster", "Razor Mittens" and "Icons", you get the hint that each range is completely unique.

Their prices range from $300 to $8000 USD depending on what the rings are made from ie diamonds or no diamonds.

Here are Shopper Concierge's top 5 rings from Plukka:

1.WHITE SAPPHIRE & SMOKY QUARTZ "MM3" RING using White Sapphire, Smoky Quartz & Black Silver Ring from the "Memento Mori" range

2.DIAMOND "20,000" LEAGUES RING using Diamond, Ruby & Black Silver from the Icon range:

3.WHITE SAPPHIRE "ATTICA II" RING using  White Sapphire & Black Silver from the "Razor Mittens" range

4.DIAMOND "ARIA" RING featuring the Sydney Opera House using Diamond & 18K Rose Gold .  Also available from the"Seven Wonders" range : the Coliseum and Eiffel tower rings

5. PINK SAPPHIRE "WOLVERINE" RING using Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire & Black Silver

Plukka also sell an amazing range of bracelets, pendants, earrings and hair combs.

 Shop On !

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Bags on a budget, Bags under $120

One of the best ways to keep up with the latest styles each season is to invest in a couple of handbags that keep your look fresh and help you transition from casual wear to a night outfit. The problem.... bags can be expensive. 

Often the only brands you  think of when you think bags, are the big name designers i.e. Bally, Chanel, Burberry and Fendi to name a few, exsy right?

Take it from Shopper Concierge, the secret to finding great bags at a great price .... is simply to shop around. There are many online contemporary boutiques, that won't immediately spring to mind, that sell good quality fashionable bags at very reasonable prices, you just need to be prepared to go looking at an e-store that maybe you haven't visited before. Cast your net farther afield! 

To prove our point we set ourselves a budget of $120 ( including shipping) and went in search of the best bags under this price. Here is what we found.....

Top 5 E-Stores with Bags under $120

1.Top shop UK

Great range of bags at very good prices and with a flat shipping rate of £9 it makes shopping TopShop a viable option from Australia. Our pick today :

EMBOSSED CROC DUFFLE  Price: £69.00 or $113.73 Australian (included standard shipping)

2. Dorothy Perkins

Another great UK retailer that offers a range of bags at sharp prices combined with a flat shipping fee. We love the camoflauge stud duffle bag priced at £30.50 after shipping or $50.27 Australian

3. Birdsnest

When asked the question on where to shop for bags, Birdsnest may not spring to mind, but on a budget of $120 for a bag, we recommend that you check them out. Our tip: Mink Pink Steal My Sunshine Tote on sale at the moment for $54.95 reduced by $20 from their standard price.

4. Have to Have

Have to Have is a boutique e-store that sells accessories made from unusual natural materials. We couldn't go past the THE ALGARVE - NATURAL CORK HANDBAG for $101.00 and with free shipping, it is definitely a have to have!

5. Down that little lane:  

Another unique Australian e-store that has a beautiful range of small designer collections which includes bags. While not an extensive range they have some great reasonably priced bags. When shopping Down That Little Lane,  you feel like you have stumbled onto something no one else has and you will consider it a real find! Check out the cross body leather shoulder bag in Denim by Paper Windmill for $75

So shopping around does deliver great results when on the hunt for bags.

Check out Shopper Concierges full listing of stores that sell bags, we have everything listed from Lux brands to contemporary, and use our store filter drop down menu to tighten your search and find the stores you are looking for.

Have a great day

Shopper Concierge

Recycling or Transforming? Top 5 Recycled Accessories

When I think of recycling, I think of making sure my cereal box ends up in the recycling bin rather than the normal bin. Up Cyclette on the other hand, has a slightly different definition of "taking out the trash" and as a result are transforming our understanding of recycling and what makes amazing accessories.

Their offering is simple, they search the globe for designers who produce stunning accessories from recycled material and sell them on their e-store upcyclette.com.au . There is nothing trashy about what they sell!

Their range of sunglasses, bags, smart device carriers and belts tick the box for anyone who wants the coolest accessory on the market and be eco friendly at the same time. Each item is beautifully designed and whats even better, every piece is 100% unique.

Shopper Concierge Top 5 "must have" recyclable accessories from Up Cyclette:

1.  Sunglasses made from used skateboards : VuerichB sunglasses Cruisin n°168

2. Mens belts made from your local fire stations fire hose: Feuerwear belt white

3. Helvetics Slippers made from Swiss Army Blankets:

4. Handbag from an A5 Ringed Binder : ad:acta Handbag Gleitzeit brn

 

5. "Bag to Life" Smart Phone case from Airline Life Vests 

Up Cyclette , beautiful things from other people trash ! A real talking point at the water cooler

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Sneaker Secrets: top 5 e-stores and sneaker designs

Putting your best foot forward when stepping out in sneakers is critical to avoiding a fashion faux  pas , we don't need to tell you that sneakers are more "fashion" than "performance" even if you are wearing them to the local boxing gym .

Collaborations between traditional footwear companies with leading designers, sports stars and personalities had resulted in a plethora of amazing designs. And online shopping is giving Australian sneakerheads access to the most sort after pairs.

WIndow shopping sneakers is as fun as actually buying (well almost!) with designs ranging from futuristic to urban to incorporating soft toys into the shoe. 

Shopper Concierge's top 5 recommended places to shop and things to see from the world of sneakers:

1. OSneaker.com 

OSneaker describes itself as "run by sneakerheads for sneakerheads", they range collectors items and rare pairs that will make you the talking point around town. This week they are taking orders for the new Nike Air Foamposite One "Sport Royal" which launches at the end of June, a must on the shopping list

2. Yes Air Jordan

Even though Air Jordans are made by Nike you will be hard pressed to find the cooler designs on Nike.com. So if you are a fan then we suggest that you check out Yes Air Jordan for the comprehensive range of the brand online. Our pick, the boot come sneaker Air Jordan 28 Black/Varsity 

3.  Adidas

The Adidas partnership with Jeremy Scott has lead to a whole range of sneakers that create conversations in the street. Somewhere between a cuddly toy and a performance shoe the Adidas Jeremy Scott range is always in high demand with limited quantities being produced of each design. Today we are loving the pink poodle mens shoe

4.Converse

John Varvatos and Converse have a range of sneakers that keep the cool Converse look and feel but with a new urban twist that makes the old feel new. Our pick from their range is more grunge than our friends above , the Hi Double Zip Camo done up in distressed canvas and rawhide laces for a distinctive edge.

5. Antonioli

Of course no top 5 shoe list would be complete without an entrant from Italy, the home of shoes. Antonioli is a leading Italian luxury fashion retailer with a great range of shoes. Within their forward thinking collection you will find a sneaker or two that you will most likely be able to match with either your latest suit or a pair of jeans. Our pick the Damir Doma Ankle lace up sneakers with leather panels :

Don't be afraid to share your sneaker secrets with us.

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Best e-stores for boots under $300

The cold weather is here and its time to ensure that your range of boots is up to date. But how much do you have to spend to buy a good pair of boots?

At Shopper Concierge we frequently come across amazing boots but the price tag puts them out of reach. So recently we set ourselves a challenge, to find the top 5 e-stores for boots under $300- thats their whole range under $300 not just one pair of boots.

The results are in and we are pretty excited by what we found. We went searching for  knee high black boots and we found a whole lot more than that, and all under the $300 price limit.

Our Top 5 Sites for Boots and a sample from their range:

1. Wanted Shoes 

Huge range, over 144 different types of boots to choose from, all under $300. They cover all the ranges, with at least 50 styles of knee high boots to choose from. They range both their own brands and other brands. Easy menu system to help find what you want. Our pick of their range was their evening ankle boot : Lady by Verali with diamonte detailing for $109 . They have free delivery within Australia ( they do not ship overseas) and deliver within 2-7 days.

2. Tony Bianco 

You can find Tony Bianco shoes on other sites, but it is worth shopping them direct at the Tony Bianco e-store. The store has about 140 boots available, with all styles however there are significantly more ankle boots ( both heel and flat) than knee high. There is free shipping on purchases over $80 but as most boots range from $160-$299 this means there is no shipping charge. Our pick from the Tony Bianco range was again another heeled ankle boot, Acustic Fudge Chicago at $189.95

3. Nine West

When Nine West launched in Australia about 15 years ago they were the hip store to shop for good priced fashionable shoes. You don't seem to hear as much about them today but we still think they offer what they always have, great value shoes and in this case boots. They have a smaller range than the other two sites above with 84 pairs of boots in the range, the majority being ankle boots. But they do offer a lot more colour choice than Wanted or Tony Bianco. Our pick from their range was Conspire for $99.95 plus $10 postage ( orders under $100)

4. Mollini

Mollini is another well known Australian shoe brand who has a similar number of boots to Tony Bianco  and Wanted. They have a great menu system for boots that breaks them down into categories including calf length, chelsea  and wedge which makes shopping the site simple. They offer free shipping and free returns. Our pick from the site was Riddle Calf boot with four adjustable buckles for $219

5. Heels.Com

Heels.com is an American online store that has an enormous range of shoes and ships to Australia. They have 450 types of knee high boots with 95% under $300 ( before shipping) and about the same in ankle boots. They have conservative styles and they have "out there" styles with everything in between. The unique thing about the site is that you can segment shoes ( and boots) based on your fashion style through the "fashionality" pull down menu . Styles include Bombshell and Park Avenue Chic which means you don't have to hunt through hundreds of options. Our pick was the Sheena Black Just Fab Boots at $54.99 USD with priority shipping ( 1-3 days) of $40.53 to Sydney making the total $95.52USD. Great Value

So what did we learn.......... that for under $300 you can pick from an amazing range of all styles of boots. Forget the standard black knee high look, why not go for something a little more standout.

What did we buy? Well I started the search because I needed black standard knee high boots and I ended up buying just that from Nine West for $129, 50% off normal price. What a bargain.......

These boots were made for
walking shopping!

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