You can have a cross-hemisphere business meeting in your PJs and stalk the photos of your ex even if she/he’s living in Chicago, but you still can’t replace your favourite JCrew jeans, buy a jetpack or miniature mansion for your dog without getting hit with a hefty shipping fee.
And even more annoying than accidentally friend requesting your ex’s new partner is loading up your digital trolley at Saks or Neiman Marcus then finding out they don’t accept your credit card.
Expat Aussie Michelle Van Der Water knows your pain, and she’s launched a shiny new online business to alleviate it.
Lil Shoppa gives you all the sartorial freedom of a plane ticket: It’s a personal shopper (they’ll buy on your behalf from any USA store whatever your ‘poison’), a forwarding service (use their address instead of pestering your overseas friends) and even a shop-and-ship for when you’re travelling. Went a bit crazy on Melrose after a particularly boozy brunch? Drop your bags off at their Hollywood office and avoid having to buy an extra suitcase.
To whet your shopping cart appetite, for homewares Michelle recommends Cwonder.com or Onekingslane.com for exceptional value on top-brand, vintage and designer homewares. Pick up a set of Beats by Dr Dre headphones at $300 USA, replenish beauty supplies Sephora and pick up Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ.com) at half the price expected in Oz.
And when you’re at home, Lil Shoppa is just a button in your toolbar. Find a few you like, save it to your wishlist and they’ll take care of the checkout process for you.
It’s almost dangerously simple.
DAILY ADDICT PERK
Lil Shoppa is offering all Daily Addict readers
1. Lil’Shoppa branded tote bag
2. Promo credit for $50 towards the first order with us ($200 minimum purchase required, new customers only).
3. $20 credit towards every order thereafter for the month of March ($100 minimum purchase required).
Just enter PROMO CODE: LSDAILYADDICT
