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Topshop: Store opening in New York incl. video

The New York branch of Topshop was originally supposed to open its doors last October, but after prolonged construction work the store on Broadway (on the corner of Broome Street), didn't usher in the American Topshop era until yesterday. At 11 o'clock, the fashion-savvy New Yorkers were able to storm the shop, after Kate Moss personally cut through the ribbon to the entrance.

But that makes it all sound a lot less exciting than it actually was: masses of stylish girls already began turning out in their droves at half past nine, there was a throng of street-style photographers, and we weren't only given free goodie bags, but also coffee, water, ice cream and other little treats. It's a good job we arrived early, as the queue seemed to grow by the minute, until it eventually stretched out all the way around the block. The countdown began at eleven, Kate Moss showed her face, made a short speech and amidst a burst of glitter the first shoppers dashed into shopping heaven.

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New York Shopping: In the changing rooms

New York and I are reunited after half a year! Meeting my friends and being in my favorite city let me forget about the rainy and cold weather yesterday. Although spring hasn't hit NYC yet, it is definitely present in all the stores I went to. First to Urban Outfitters, which almost looked the same last year and was a little disappointing, then to Forever 21, a store I love and hate at the same time: most of the things look the way they are, cheap, and then you can find great pieces that look just like the clothes that they were inspired by. After that, I passed by a few vintage stores like Screaming Mimis and Metropolis. Here are some pictures from the changing rooms, have a guess what I took home with me!

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