Frustrated Internet Shopper

It's not that I can't find what I want (see Frye women's Reese T-strap, left), it's that I can't find someone to sell them to me. Sure, Zappos.com is great; it's my go-to shoe site, and my second is Piperlime, but Zappos doesn't have my size and Piperlime doesn't have this style. Even the manufacturer, Frye, isn't sure they have the shoes in stock. (I have a call in to verify.) A Google/Yahoo search of "Frye Reese T-strap" returns a bunch of shopping comparison sites, plus Zappos and one other site that only has size 9. Ugh. I guess I won't get these shoes, but I do have a new appreciation for the stores that actually do have the desired merchandise in stock.

Three Dots is Online!

Have you heard of Three Dots, the clothing store whose designs are based on "great fabrics, inspired design, fastidious construction and the perfect fit?" I first discovered Three Dots on the pages of Shape, but, as the company is California-based and I'm in Connecticut, the only way I could shop for the funky, relaxed and oh-so-stylish duds was to wait until my annual trip to San Francisco to visit my BFF.

Opening up my mail today, I was thrilled to discover Three Dots now has an e-commerce site! Check 'em out at http://shop.threedots.com/. Co-founded by Sharon Lebon in 1995 in California, the company began with three styles, three sizes, and twelve colors. Two of my favorites from the store are the long sleeve vee-neck tee ($78) and the long-sleeve British tee ($85).

(As Blogger's photo uploader isn't working at the moment, you'll have to visit Three Dots' store to check the merch out for yourself.)