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Toast
Charlotte Coat
Price: £193 from £275
Stockist: Toast www.toast.co.uk
If it’s grown up knits and separates you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Toast stocks a massive selection of simple, chic basics and pretty printed daywear, as well as their own collection of cute home wares. We love their cosy PJs, fluffy blankets and this timeless, baby blue coat.
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Trilogy Stores
Vermeil Ring
Price: £100
Stockist: Trilogy Stores www.trilogystores.co.uk
A little-known online boutique stocking the best of See by Chloe and Sass & Bide to name but a few, Trilogy has its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to what girls like us are looking for. Trilogy’s crowning glory, though, is its massive, dedicated denim section packed with the kind of celeb-loved denim from JBrand and Citizens of Humanity that we’re all dying to get our hands on.
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Plumo
Retro Telephones
Price: £55 each
Stockist: Plumo www.plumo.com
If, like us, you’re filled with dread at the thought of another painful trip to Ikea, do your home shopping online and stock up with the sweetest accessories for your pad at Plumo. They also sell clothes, shoes, bags and jewels, but it’s their lovely bits ‘n’ bobs that have really caught our eye; these phones will finish any room, or take a look at deco mirrors and painted tea cups – we love them!
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French Sole
Red India Pump
Price: £75
Stockist: French Sole www.frenchsole.com
As we’re wishfully thinking January away (and with it the rain, the wind and the snow), let’s welcome an old friend back into our wardrobes in the form of the humble ballet flat. And where better to head than the king of the ballet pump, French Sole? Their online store offers a wide choice of styles, colours and textures of flats, all made from their super-luxe leather, which actually moulds to the shape of your foot from the first wear.
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ZPM
Mini Dot Blue Double Print Weekender
Price: £36
Stockist: ZPM www.zpm.com
If your make-up bag is looking a bit worse for wear after a hard 2007, trade up for one of ZPM’s cool printed versions. They’ve got every size and every print you could ever imagine, in wipe clean cheesecloth and PVC, so there’s no need to worry if you’re a bit clumsy with the old loose powder. You can browse them all online, from flamingo print weekenders to daisy covered shower caps.
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Fashionspace
Burlesque Print
Price: £8
Stockist: Fashionspace www.fashionspace.com
Billed as ‘an international social-trading site for anyone who works or plays in the fashion industry’, fashionspace is like an eBay/Facebook lovechild dedicated solely to fashion. It’s where arty, fashiony types meet other likeminded individuals, swap photos and ideas and generally show off. It’s also where up ‘n’ coming designers can showcase their wares, which means you can pick up one of a kind originals at a bargain price. What are you waiting for?
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APC
Big Button Shorts
Price: 120 €
Stockist: APC www.apc.fr
As far as we’re concerned, there’s no better example of French cool than APC. Loved by girl du jour, Alexa Chung, APC’s sell-out collections are a mix of hipper-than-thou tees and sweats mixed with simple coats, skirts and knits with a customary Gallic chic touch. We’re loving these big-buttoned shorts – very Rachel Bilson dontcha think?
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HQ Hair
Stila Lip Pot
Price: £13
Stockist: HQ Hair www.hqhair.com
For a one-stop beauty shop, there ain’t no place better than HQ Hair. All the big names in make-up, skin and haircare are here, and they even stock men’s grooming products these days. Fill your e-shopping bag with goodies from the likes of Stila, Kerastase and Paul & Joe, and if you have any problems picking what you need, there’s even a pair of friendly e-assistants that you can email for some expert advice.
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Brittique
Preen Extraordinary Tee
Price: £49 from £125
Stockist: Brittique www.brittique.com
Packed with the best from the best of British designers, the Brittique online boutique is a fab place to pick up a whole heap of discounted treats, as there’s a huge sale going on right now. Our favourite is this slouchy tee-shirt from Preen – a perfect antidote if you’re not brave enough to try their body-con dresses. Pair with leggings and ankle boots and you’re good to go.
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White Stuff
Hopes and Dreams Cardi
Price: £35 from £65
Stockist: White Stuff www.whitestuff.com
For those who aren’t in the know, White Stuff aren’t just purveyors of skiwear (despite what the name might suggest), as you’ll see if you take a trip to the online store. There’s a whole host of cosy knits and printed dresses for us ladies, and the whispers on the grapevine tell us that the White Stuff folks will be adding a yoga-wear string to their bow very soon too.
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Space NK
Bumble & Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
Price: £12.50
Stockist: Space NK www.spacenk.co.uk
Here at the Style office, we all love a trip to Space NK; the rows and rows of neat, ordered products and the white walls make us feel like we’re in some kind of anally organised heaven. Those outside the capital can get their hands on Space NK wares online by hitting their well stocked e-store. There you’ll find a whole host of luxe beauty brands including Space NK’s own range – prepare your credit card, it’s in for a bumpy ride!