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My life in shopping: Carolina Herrera Jr

Friday November 23, 2007
The Guardian

Do you shop much?
I used to. I mainly shop for my children now. I love getting them clothes from Flora and Henri, and Marie-Chantal in New York.

What about for yourself?

I often buy things from the high street - my favourites are Gap, Topshop, Zara and Urban Outfitters. Occasionally I will buy one good thing that isn't a fashion item but will last and last - some lovely boots or a cashmere sweater. I also dip into the Carolina Herrera closet - that's the only designer shopping I do.

How would you describe your shopping philosophy?

I hate shopping with people so I always go alone. And I do a lot of my shopping online. I love Boden.

What makes a successful shopping trip?

When I've bought something that I won't regret.

Does shopping cheer you up?

Well, kind of. It certainly doesn't stress me out unless there are a huge crowds. Oh, and maybe when I'm in Barneys and I'm trying to buy jeans. Jeans shopping stresses me out.

What is your guiltiest purchase?

A pair of leather boots I bought in Moscow. I knew that I could get the same pair in suede in New York for half the price. I was thinking, do I do it? Do I not? But I'd fallen in love with the leather pair. I just had to have them.

What was the last thing you bought?

Some T-shirts in Topshop.

What can't you get through the week without buying?

Coffee. Or maybe the newspaper. I don't read it every day but I always buy it on a Sunday.