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We haven't been this excited about across-the-pond shopping since ASOS launched its official stateside shipping or when Topshop opened its brick-and-mortar doors in New York City. But thanks to chic styling, ultra-covetable designer lineups, and accessible shipping rates, these UK-based online sites have reminded us that we have more than just an obsession with sexy British accents, pub culture, Read more
At 24 years old, Brit Melanie Stark embraces her youthful complexion by forgoing makeup. Unfortunately for her, the British department store she worked at has a two-page ladies' dress code that requires makeup far beyond a little mascara and lip gloss. Due to her refusal to ditch her natural look, Melanie was sent home twice from work, offered a makeup tutorial, and eventually, she claims, Read more
The famed department store just added The Pet Spa for "canine chic and feline sleek!" Nestled in London's Harrods is a fourth floor furry retreat that boasts human-worthy services like full body massages, mud baths, blueberry and vanilla facials, and deluxe pedicures. If your pets are hungry, they can just stop off at Lily's Kitchen for lunch later on! View 15 Photos › Photo 1 Photo Read more
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Over in England, there's a tradition at Harrods that I look forward to each year — in addition to all the fashion sold inside, once a year the store hosts a Pet-a-Porter Fashion show with furry friends showing off chic clothing, cute costumes, and more . . . alongside human model counterparts. To see the pictures from this year's event, start this slideshow to be swept away with the sweetness. Read more
Off the top of my head I can't remember the last time I've seen British bombshell Elizabeth Hurley on screen, but for good reason — she's packed everything up Green Acres style. The former actress has left the high life of London to live on a 400-acre organic farm in Gloucestershire where she shares space with cattle, poultry, sheep, and pigs. She's not stopping there either. This week Hurley Read more
I was super excited to spot these furballs in the arms of Kim Cattrall at the opening of the annual Summer Sale at Harrods yesterday because, ummm, when am I not excited for puppies?! At first, I was a bit baffled why these cutie doxie models were involved at all but my eagle eyes discovered that she's actually seen here in the pet department – check out those red toy squeaky slippers in the Read more
If you've ever been to London, visiting Harrods — one of the world's most famous department stores — is an experience in itself. Well now there's something else to tempt your eyes in this gigantic department store. . . an array of 3D-lighting window displays created by The Anemix — a Chilean lighting company. Cool Hunting discusses how this six-panel lighting system was created for Read more
Lily Allen cuddles this super cute pup at the opening of the Harrods Winter sale today. This lil one does not belong to her, but she does have a much-loved pet of her very own who was dognapped from her walker earlier this year . . . but, thankfully, returned safe and sound. She wasn't the only celebrity to have a pup taken from her in 2007, so test your knowledge of the other Read more
