Shopping Secrets

Where did you get that?! We spill the beans on our 20 fave online shopping destinations

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Kurt Geiger
Lizzy Boot
Price: £120
Stockist: Kurt Geiger
www.kurtgeiger.com

This name surely needs no introductions; every fashion-loving gal worth her salt knows Kurt Geiger. Not only does the site (like the high street store) sell Kurt’s own range, they’ve also got piles of other hot brands – think Gina, Agent Provocateur and Carvela.

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Browns
Marni Contrast Skirt
Price: £260
Stockist: Browns
www.brownsfashion.com

Hot on the heels of Net-A-Porter, our fave London boutique Browns opened up its online doors to the masses not so long ago – selling wares from every designer you can think of. From Marni to Marc and YSL to DVF, this is a one-stop shop for style.

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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.

4

Paul Smith
Pink Collection Cardigan
Price: £88 from £125
Stockist: Paul Smith
www.paulsmith.co.uk

We’ve always trusted good old Sir Paul to give us exactly what we want, and now his trademark stripes and hotter-than-hot shoes, bags and collections have made it to the world wide web. This site (complete with cute illustrations) has stacks of stuff that you can find in the real store, including menswear and gifts.

5

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.

6

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.

8

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.

9

Start Boutique
See by Chloe Yellow and Grey Tee-Shirt Dress
Price: £159
Stockist: Start Boutique
www.start-london.com

Nestling in the heart of Shoreditch town, Start boutique is to East London what Matches is to West. Home to a well picked selection of designer garb, the online Start shop is becoming just as big a favourite as the store itself. Choose from Miu Miu belts, next season Phillip Lim, Sonia, Stella, Marc – need we go on?

10

Cath Kidston
Washed Roses Roberts Radio
Price: £200
Stockist: Cath Kidston
www.cathkidston.co.uk

Not lucky enough to live near one of Cath Kidston’s real life shops? Don’t worry, as her online store is just as good as the real thing. Currently hosting a massive sale (get in there quick!), the site’s home to the whole selection of Kidston print goods – including the want-it-now china sets, and this Roberston radio stamped with Kidston style.

11

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?

12

Antoni & Alison
I’m Not Deep I’m Complex Purse
Price: £22.50
Stockist: Antoni & Alison
www.antoniandalison.co.uk

Winning the award for the most fun website on our list, is The House of Antoni and Alison, and not just because of their silly, sloganned purses and crazy-patterned knitwear. Take a walk through the A & A museum, get a virtual guided tour of the house or just get up to speed on the latest Antoni and Alison runway looks – there’s plenty of entertainment here.

13

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?

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

17

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!

18

Laundry Room
Phillip Treacy for Superfine Trilby
Price: £135
Stockist: Laundry Room
www.laundryroom.co.uk

Fans of Margaret Howell, Acne and Superfine (that’ll be everyone then?), thank your lucky stars as we’ve found your perfect online shop. Laundry Room gathers together the best from our fave designers – at half the price! This Phillip Treacy-designed hat is supposed to retail for £270 but you can pick it up here for a measly £135. Now that’s more like it!

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Plastic Bat
Unicorn Rainbow Pin
Price: £1.50
Stockist: Plastic Bat
www.plastic-bat.co.uk

Following in the footsteps of the Tatty Devine school of jewellery making, the Plastic Bat site offers up a mass selection of Perspex accessories – think apples, anchors and lightning bolts, and that’s just the earrings!

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Urban Outfitters
Free People Angora Mittens
Price: £20
Stockist: Urban Outfitters
www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

Okay, so it’s not the most original of choices but we love Urban Outfitters so much we had to squeeze it in. If you’ve not got an Urban Outfitters near you, head to the website to see what all the fuss is about. Here gold, sequinned hot-pants mix with oversized owl pendants and Vanessa Bruno Athe blouses. They’ve just launched a new mp3 music service too, so there’s nothing holding you back.