‘When people you don't even know hate you, that’s when you know you’re the best.’
Paris Hilton is famous for many things, from her fashion to leaked sex tapes but if there's one thing she should be remembered for, it's the quote: ‘When people you don't even know hate you, that’s when you know you’re the best.’ I'm a firm believer in sisterhood - a world where women support, encourage and praise other women to inspire confidence, friendship and wealth. Unfortunately, reality bites. Women can be catty, bitchy and provoking. I hate to admit it, Shopaholics, but if a woman is caught gossiping, slandering or envying another woman, the other woman is better than her... Hatefulness in the sisterhood is a disease caused by insecurity. Therefore, what one woman lacks, another woman has. You can't always be 'the best' at everything, Dolls, but you can always be 'the best' dressed. Since women like to play dirty, I'm going to give you the dirtiest confessions on how to always be 'the best' dressed, Shopaholics!
In Highschool, the popular girls were the girls who wore Victoria's Secret lingerie as we changed into our sportswear in the fitting rooms. I barely knew what a bra was, let alone the importance of sexiness. Although these girls certainly didn't have 'the best' personalities, morals or grades, there is no denying that their lingerie was 'the best'. I wouldn't say I envied their pretty undergarments at the time but I was in awe of it. Since year 7, I have accumulated extensive lingerie intellect and I refuse to gatekeep any of this information from my loyal Shopaholic Dolls.
My passion for lingerie started out with the pretty girls in the changerooms so it seems only fair that my loyalty lies with Victoria's Secret. However, the majority of my lingerie comes from Depop A.K.A the holy grail for the most detailed, lacey & dainty pieces. In my experience, the prettiest lingerie is vintage. It tends to have been created by small fashion designers and not manufactured in bulk which often results in less attention to detail. For Love & Lemons is the only online babydoll lingerie line I have found that specialises in classic styles involving garters, period embroidery and corsets. All of their listed items are refreshingly specialised and consistently resemble high-end designer lingerie but for a fraction of the price!
Typically, I wouldn't recommend such a small brand, especially not one which is known for selling basic, cheap and simple products for families. However, since COTTON: ON sub-branched their Body brand, I have been pleasantly surprised. The brand is insanely affordable, offering too-good-to-be-true discounts and sales all year round, and their lingerie is delightfully soft, comfortable and sexy! It's perfect for new-time lingerie investors who want to learn what they like and dislike without wasting hundreds of dollars on a gamble. Like I always say, Dolls... Shop smarter, not less.
Shopaholics, a woman wearing a suit is insanely sexy. It challenges masculinity and in turn, the finishing look is one of empowerment, boldness and stylishness. When I started my first office job, nothing excited me more than the wardrobe makeover & shopping spree. I bought chic, practical and elegant blouses, blazers and skirts. I went rogue in my Mother's closet where I borrowed her safely kept suits for the day I would finally be living in a grown-ups world. I would pin up my hair or put it in a classy, hair-sprayed low bun. I would wear pearl earring studs. I would wear kitten heels or golden lined black mules. However I accessorised my suit, I felt completely powerful. It was my statement to the office (and the world) that I, Shopaholic Luka, was living in a Man's world and I didn't give a fuck!
Shopaholics, I couldn't tell you if I saw the Kardashians, my mother or my high-school girl crush do it first but a soft & plush Winter's fur coat made all of these women look expensive. Considering up until these monumental moments I had associated Winter with dollar store stockings that rip after one wear, the very notion that a person could look beautiful & elegant during the flu season hadn't occurred to me. I thought Winter was a period of time where we all pretended it was okay to be ugly because warmth was our priority. I hadn't been blessed to know that when you make both warmth and fashion a priority, you really do become 'the best'. Although your coat can technically be black, leopard, white or pink, there is something elite about picking the classic white fur coat.
Bows...They are perfectly dainty in every way. In my Shopaholic opinion, nothing completes a piece of clothing like a bow. I guarantee that if a store is selling an item with petite bow detailing, it will be in my purse. It's a well-known shopaholic by-law that wearing bows makes you 'the best' in every way. You will embody your feminity 'the best', you will be 'the best' at looking as sweet as sugar and your outfit will certainly be 'the best'.
My Mother is renowned in our household for her extreme hatred of ironing. Growing up, I dreaded telling her something had been crinkled and the day my Father taught me how to iron was a blessing. Perhaps it was the fact that I grew up with a lot of un-ironed clothes due to my fear of asking, but to me, an outfit is 'the best' when it's been pressed, warmed and straightened. A person looks cleaner, like they've got their shit together and as though they take pride in themselves when their outfit is ironed. It's a finishing touch that I personally believe is essential in order to be taken seriously. Shopaholics, if you miss this step, you are not only breaking Shopaholic by-laws but you are losing your prestige, pride & wow-factor!
My precious Shopaholics, Congratulations! You now have 'the best' la mode. Although this is delightful news, I must leave you with a parting note of advice. You must never forget that cockiness isn't a pretty fashion statement. To remain classy, humble and unbothered despite the hatefulness, bitterness and judgement that the world beholds is how you truly complete your outfit to 'the best' standard. For the moment that you stoop down to the level of the people who hate you, you're no longer 'the best' in any essence.
Kisses,
COS x
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