Forever 21 (F21) is one of those stores that people seem to either love or hate. I will admit, upon entering my first F21 store, my first reaction was, “This place is cheap, and I’m not just talking about the prices.” However, after perusing numerous stores & websites for a particular style in fashion at the time (to no avail), I decided to give F21 a second chance-and I’m glad I did! While some items are better delegated to costume party wear, there are some real fashion gems, if you look hard enough.

Why F21? F21 is a great place to find trendy runway-inspired items that will likely only be in style for a season or two. Since you only spent $30 (instead of $300) on the neon skinny jeans or high-waisted skirt, for example, you will not feel obligated to wear them two years after they are no longer in style. F21’s clothing is often so similar to its runway counterparts that some designers, including Gwen Stefani’s Harajuka Lover’s line in 2007, have actually sued the company for copyright infringement.

Helpful Hints: As mentioned previously, the quality and style of clothing is variable, thus contributing to customers’ either devotion or disdain for the line. While the brick & mortar (B&M) store provides customers the opportunity to try on items, I prefer shopping F21 online, because the selection of clothing is broader & more organized. Additionally, while all in-store sales are final, items purchased online may be returned within 30 days of shipment, thus allowing you to match items with everything in your closet before deciding to keep them.

To avoid spending more than the average gasoline costs of driving to the store, I recommend ordering the required amount necessary to obtain free shipping, so you only incur return shipping costs, if you need to return an item. The appearance of items in-person sometimes differs, for better or for worse, from how they look online. I have placed some orders in which I fell in love with every single item and other orders in which I kept only one item.

However, I receive more compliments on F21 clothing than apparel from just about any other mainstream store. The selection is huge & updated daily (see “New Arrivals” section online), so you also have a much lower risk of seeing one of your friends with the same outfit. To maintain the quality of your F21 clothes, follow the washing instructions carefully, with hand-washing and/or delicate cycle (on cold) almost always recommended.

Costs: Few items, aside from winter coats, are priced greater than $40, with some basics such as t-shirts, priced as low as $3.50. The “Fabulous Finds” section highlights particularly great deals on the site.

F21’s lines: F21 currently has five major lines on its website, including Forever 21, Twelve by Twelve, Heritage 1981, Love 21, and faith 21. Forever 21 is the original line, and its uber trendy styles are geared primarily toward teens & young adults. Twelve by Twelve has a more mature couture style, while Heritage 1981 has a preppier look similar to American Eagle. Love 21 has a more classic and modest fit and is appropriate for women beyond the mid-20s age group. Finally, faith 21 is the trendy line for women wearing extended sizes.

Final Verdict: F21 offers a wide range of items-including shoes, accessories (hats, jewelry, fashion tights), and, of course, clothes. I highly encourage you check out the site for yourself, as there are items-from punk to preppy to super trendy-to meet anyone’s style preferences

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Everyone uses toilet paper. If you are a grocery list maker, you likely add the words “toilet paper”, “TP” or “tp” to your shopping list without the brand name. There are many toilet tissue brands available in various plies, textures and costs. There are double rolls, mega rolls and single rolls. Even rolls with lotion or quilting are available to add comfort to the experience. Years ago, there was even toilet tissue available in a vast array of colors. Pink, blue, green and tan rolls could be purchased to match the decor of a powder room. Somehow the colored toilet tissue was transitioned off of the market quietly. Even though there are numerous choices to selecting your toilet paper brands, color is no longer one of them.

The history of toilet paper is quite interesting, and we can be thankful as a nation that we do not have to use corn cobs, newspapers, catalogs or even our hands as our ancestors have. The conveniences of indoor plumbing and soft tissue on a roll are wonderful inventions, and the many innovations have even made them better. With progress one can only imagine what is next.

There are toilet paper brands that are not as high quality as others, and this is something to be considered when you make your choice. If you are paying for a thin toilet tissue, you may end up using more per use and quite possibly not save any money in the long run. If you look for a sale on the popular toilet paper brands, you will be able to purchase a larger quantity of a more durable paper at a reasonable cost. Bathroom tissue is a good household item to stock up on, too. Make sure you store it in a dry place.

Finding an empty toilet paper holder requires the empty roll be discarded and a new roll placed on the holder. If you are the unlucky one to perform this task, it is not fun to find that there is not a replacement roll. Emergency replacement options like tissues, napkins and coffee filters are not intended to be flushed, so find a brand, a strength and cost that works for you and make sure you never run out of toilet paper again.

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