British fashion invasion...finally

Employers, be suspicious if your young and fabulous female employees take an early lunch on April 2, because 11am this day marks the long awaited opening of Top Shop. The SoHo New York location (478 Broadway at Broome Street) of British fashion mecca Top Shop will mark the chain's first USA opening. Us New York girls have been watching and drooling in anticipation for over a year as this massive storefront underwent construction and numerous delayed opening dates (originally scheduled for November 2008). Luckily, Top Shop has a full week of specials planned to open with a bang and make their American debut worth the wait. They'll be offering free in-store pampering from Make Up For Ever, Woodley & Bunny salon, and Valley NYC spa, along with notable live DJs, vacation giveaways, limited edition t-shirts, and personal Style Advisor shopping sessions. Details are at topshop.com and will be available in store, but I'm predicting a line around the block starting at dawn on opening day and other general craziness and excitement, so get there early and with patience.