the big fat world

In the city that glitters, not all is gold, especially when one finds themselves in shopping district of Al Karama. Al Karama is absolutely one of  the best places in Dubai to find high quality genuine fakes. You name it and it’s here: Prada, Marc Jacobs, Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Rolex,Chanel, etc. Did you know [...]

On my 1st day in Dubai, I decided to go to the place that most reminded me of the great American past time of shopping. Little did I know that the Dubai Mall is more than a place to buy some designer jeans, this place is an institution in Dubai and currently holds the title [...]

Shopping is a gal’s best friend, unless you were Julia Roberts in Pretty Women. So, it comes as quite a surprise that Istanbul has been full heartedly embracing the consumption economy since 1451. Their Grand Bazaar, is the 2nd largest covered bazaar in the world, solar system, universe. So, in the last 500 + years, [...]

One thing a visitor must do whether they can afford it or not and to stop inside the hallowed halls of Galleries LaFayette, the most elegant and shi-shi department store Paris has to offer. Built about 120 years ago, this place is pure sin for the shop-aholic. You will be seduced by the perfume and [...]

From high brow to low rent, this 8-block luxury bohemian enclave does much to entice you with savvy stores and tasty outside eateries. It is a place to see and be seen without the shi shi feel of NYC’s 5th avenue. The best way to experience this shabby chic bliss is to start on Newbury [...]

Shopping is a national pastime and is impossible not to find a store in which thousands of HK dollars and thousand more in US $ can be spent. All hotels and office buildings have built in shopping malls and not just average stores like the Gap or Banana Republic, I am taking high dollar mortgage [...]