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the
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shop editors’
8o+ favourite
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF ONLINE
Dress, $94.95
my look: Ninety per cent of (6-12), Edited.
my wardrobe is black and white “Digi prints done in
a pared-back way.”
(and probably always will be), so
I try to add a few crazy-bright
statement pieces into the mix
every season, with a focus on sleek
shapes and beautiful fabrics.
my web-shopping style: Watch, $129.99,
I’ll add 37 pieces to cart before Timex from
taking a short break, circling back Glue Store.
“Watches are
and deciding exactly how much my thing and
money I really want to part with this goes with
everything.”
Brooke Bickmore that day. Then I edit from there…
normally picking up the very first
managing editor two items I found.
R
what i love most about
buying online: I can
ecently, I decided to Long story short, I got my browse at 11pm on Sunday night
splash my hard-earned bag but left my dignity on their if I can’t sleep (the convenience
dollars (a whole lot polished-wood floor. As I trudged is also what gets me in trouble).
of them, at that) on down the street in search of But then Monday morning comes
a fancy new bag. Considering salted caramel ice cream to start and I have parcels arriving that
it was a sizeable investment, my pity party (my usual instinct week to look forward to. I also
I did a fair bit of in-store recon when I’m sad, like a lot of people, love that there’s almost nothing
trying to decide who to take is retail therapy, but you couldn’t you can’t purchase online these
home. I even took a friend for have paid me to walk in another days – I pick up fashion and
a second opinion, but like store), I thought how nice it homewares for me, and have Shorts, $89 (8-12), L’urv from
a typical Libra, I wasn’t ready would have been to open my gifts sent directly to interstate Style Runner.
to commit. I needed to sleep on laptop, pick out a bag online friends and family. “Because workouts are far from fun
it. By next morning, I’d made and then kick back and await — so your clothes need to be.”
a decision: that bag was mine. its arrival on my doorstep. With My next big purchase:
I strolled into the store the speed that some sites offer Some extravagantly soft, high
feeling like a total VIP and delivery, it almost could have thread count bed linen. Sometime
patiently waited at the counter, beaten me home. And while we in the past 12 months, I decided
plastic at the ready. The 18-odd all know shopping from the my wardrobe was (close to) full
staffers were all preoccupied comfort of your modular chaise but my apartment could do with
with other customers so I waited can never give you the personal some work, so homewares are
my turn, making sure I caught experience that most stores still my latest obsession. It’s my goal
the eye of every single one, do so well (recent trauma aside), to recreate the experience you get
dressed in their head-to-toe black sometimes it’s nice to jump the at a five-star hotel, so heavenly
ensemble (I’m not giving it away, changeroom queue and spend pillows are next on my lust list
am I?). Then I waited and waited that time washing your hair, or on after new sheets.
and waited FOR THE NEXT the phone to crazy Aunty Cathy
45 MINUTES without a single – doing just about anything that
nod of recognition. The only thing doesn’t involve a PDEE (public Jumper, ¤152 (6-12), Ornament, $18,
Ostwald Helgason from WaterstoneSucculents
that stopped me from falling display of extreme emotion). from Etsy.
Moda Operandi.
into a micro-sleep, in a store So here they are, the top “Sport-luxe in a piece “It’ll stay pretty, no
that would rival Times Square websites the SHOP team can’t I can wear to work.” watering required.”
for eerily calm chaos, was the get enough of – because, for all
sight of a space that had opened the time we spend writing stories,
up on one of their plush couches. emailing PRs and designing
I lunged for it (not a very VIP pages, we clock about twice as
thing to do, but hey… desperate much trawling the web for shoes,
times), but the moment I hit bags and Alexander Wang
the cushion, my invisibility cape dresses. Some might even call us
fell off and someone scooted me experts in the field of online Shoes, £62,
away – apparently that seat had shopping. All I know is, I can Topshop.
“Freshens up
been “reserved” for another guarantee you many hours of neutral tailoring.”
customer. And then no one sat happy online browsing – and the
there. Literally, no one. This was only thing you’ll need to wait
about the time I started to tear for is the postie, promise.
up. Yes, I cried like a baby in
a store that I can never show my Happy shopping!
face in ever again. BB
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Necklace, $650,
Brooke’s web PICKS
Shourouk Venus from
Cultstatus.
“Dressing up a white
tee made fun.” stylerunner.com gluestore.com.au break here without adding at
Go there when: Go there when: least something to cart.
Getting up for 6am boot camp You need a new pair of jeans
just isn’t happening, so you but really, really can’t be watsonxwatson.com.au
need some pretty lycra to bothered doing the endless Go there when:
kick your butt into gear. changeroom dance looking You desperately need
What you’ll find: for that perfect pair. a fashion buy to inject
Local and international What you’ll find: some cool into your life.
activewear brands, like Stella More denim than you could What you’ll find:
McCartney for Adidas and use in a lifetime, from brands Soft-as-butter leather and
Pilot Athletic, as well as like Lee, G- Star, Nude Lucy fur pieces, minimalist
celeb-fave swimwear label and Wrangler. Spend over dresses and flats that are
Lisa Marie Fernandez. $50 and score free deliver y. far from boring – it’s all
extremely wearable and
Clutch, $262.50, my-wardrobe.com topshop.com all ridiculously luxurious.
Acne from Go there when: Go there when:
My-wardrobe.
“Sometimes simple You’ve got some coin to Your new boyfriend asks you boohoo.com
is best.” spend and you don’t mind to a music festival, and you Go there when:
waiting a few days for want to know what the cool You desperately need
Trousers, $749 (6-14), international deliver y. kids are wearing these days. a dirt-cheap pick-me-up
Watson x Watson. What you’ll find: What you’ll find: without the guilt of,
“I’ll never need to
buy black jeans A perfect marriage of If it’s hot now, you’ll see you know, accidentally
again.” high-end accessories from it on here in some form blowing all your rent.
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Anya – and all at a price that What you’ll find:
Ring, $109, Hindmarch and Mulberr y makes it okay to give that Printed dresses, cropped
Pink LouLou.
“One more next to cool mid-level labels, micro-trend you’re not jackets and party heels.
addition to my like Preen Line and MSGM. quite sure about a go. I check in regularly because
rose gold these guys churn out new
collection.”
modaoperandi.com pinkloulou.com stock faster than Kim
Go there when: Go there when: Kardashian says “I do”.
Cult-brand shopping is where You’ve decided to shelve the
your head is at, but you don’t neon neck plates for so-fine- cultstatus.com.au
want to put the whole thing it’s-barely-there jeweller y. Go there when:
Jacket, $80 straight on plastic. What you’ll find: You’ve worked your butt off
(6-14), Boohoo. What you’ll find: Dainty pieces in silver, rose all month and want to treat
“The extra-long Flash trunk shows that allow gold and yellow gold, with yourself to something a little
body works on my
tall frame.” you to pre-order all the key unique designs that you bit (or a whole lot) fancy.
looks from luxur y brands – could see yourself looking What you’ll find:
and you only pay half up good in for years. Nothing An awesome round-up of
front and the remainder on fad-ish, just clean, classic luxur y accessories. You’ll
deliver y. Genius. shapes with forever appeal. want to head straight for the
impressive McQueen scarf
asos.com/au collection alone.
thedailyedited.com Go there when:
Go there when: You’re not quite sure what etsy.com
One work day is starting to you want, but you’re still Go there when:
feel like the next, and the happy to spend hours The couch is overdue for
only thing that’ll save you sorting through pages and new cushions, or you need
now is a new dress. pages of buys. Cut to four decorations you won’t find
What you’ll find: hours later… at your local party shop.
Smart skirts, silk shirts, What you’ll find: What you’ll find:
Skirt, $60 office-appropriate jumpsuits Ever ything but fashion’s Craft-lovers, eat your
(6-18), Asos.
“A not-too-exxy and printed shift dresses version of the kitchen sink hearts out – Etsy is the
way to try the you can actually wear at (could that be the mega- ultimate treasure-hunter’s
Mod trend.” your desk (then to a bar), shopper?). If you’re cur vy, paradise, full of quirky,
without ever parting with there’s a collection for hand-made one-offs by
more than a hundred bucks you, tall – you’re covered. small business owners from
for a single item. Dare you to spend a lunch all over the globe.
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Dress, $118
(xxsml-xlge),
jesse’s web PICKS
J.Crew.
“I love the cool
and casual look
of this denim
number.”
The Travel mrporter.com What you’ll find: Heavenly
Almanac,
$18, from Family. Go there when: bedding (that makes leaving it
“Bedtime The fashion-conscious man in in the morning a lot harder),
reading.” your life is always complaining plus bohemian-inspired
Jesse Hart that he wants to look cooler
at the office but is limited to
dresses, and tableware almost
too darn pretty to eat from.
fashion director corporate attire.
What you’ll find: americanapparel.com.au
my look: A casual All the luxe stuff you’ve ever Go there when:
mix of bohemian and seen Kanye wear and thought You need to stock up on basics
tomboy – I’m always “That would look super-hot that’ll last a few seasons
inspired by fashion on my boyfriend, and even without blowing your entire
from the ’70s, and hotter on me”. pay check.
I love anything with What you’ll find:
an American college familylosangeles.com Literally every kind of skirt,
vibe about it. You’ll Go there when: shirt, tee or tank a guy, girl or
always find me in Your brother asks you to help toddler could ever want or
denim or navy. Bag, £221, WANT Les him with buying his best mate need. And the best part? If you
Essentiels a birthday present – and all you love something, you can just
Plates, from $12, from Mr Porter.
my web-shopping Vermelho from “The right size to know about him is that he’s scoot back to the website, day
Anthropologie. carry everything.” into music by a bunch of people or night, and grab it in five
style: I like to “Adds just a hint
speed-shop once of colour to my you’ve never heard of, and he more shades.
every few months. dining table.” skateboards a lot.
I know exactly what What you’ll find: jcrew.com
it is I’m after, which Books by skating royalty Ed Go there when:
designers I like best, Templeton and Mark Gonzales, You’re in full wedding planning
and where to find the plus cool prints and music. mode and aren’t too keen to
pieces I’ve been eyeing shell out major bucks for a big
off for ages. apc.fr white dress and/or bridesmaid
Go there when: gowns that only get one wear.
what i love most You want to invest in What you’ll find:
about buying something classic that will look Besides gear to kit out the
online: Even if Jacket, €410 amazing for years to come. whole bridal party, there are
I’m having the day from (xsml-lge), What you’ll find: plenty of pieces for every
A.P.C. Jeans, $176 (24-32), A heap of pretty things laid out other day of your life too.
hell, getting a delivery Rag & Bone.
“It’ll see me simply, and colour-coordinated Like printed jeans perfect for
of new shoes and through
“The cut and dark denim
unwrapping the pretty really flatter curves.” – all designed to make the Saturday brunches, bejewelled
countless
packaging always makes seasons.”
online shopping experience necklaces that’d look killer
me feel 10 times better. that much more enjoyable. under the collar of any one
of its work-friendly shirts,
My next big acnestudios.com and baby bunny-soft cashmere
purchase: Chloé Go there when: jumpers delightfully laid out
loafers – they’ll be my You need your yearly dose of in a colour-coded rainbow.
polished but practical Swedish, minimalist fashion,
shoe for work meetings. and Acne is the only cure. rag-bone.com
Sadly, the ones I want What you’ll find: Go there when:
are last season, so I’ll All the new-season stuff, of You just want to perve on
be spending my free course – but swing past Acne’s ridiculously amazing shots of
time on eBay. outlet (which has up to 70 per Mossy in leather – then buy
Hat, $20, cent off) and you’re bound to it right off her back.
American Apparel. find a little something you What you’ll find:
“A cold-weather never even knew you needed. The two wardrobe essentials
essential.”
that gave the American
Boots, ¤448, Acne. under $50 anthropologie.com label its cult ranking with
“My black pair Go there when: every fashion fan across the
need a break.”
You’re keen to add something globe (me included): the
to your wardrobe and your Newbury ankle boot and
bedroom, and you don’t fancy Rag & Bone’s collection
forking out twice for shipping. of perfectly cut jeans.
Check out Jesse’s style blog at www.shoptilyoudrop.com.au/visa
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What Katie Ate by
Lisa’s web PICKS
Bag, $520, Dylan Kain. Katie Quinn Davies
“Classic with an (Lantern), $49.99,
oddball factor, from Penguin.
thanks to the “So beautiful — it’s
maths-inspired a cookbook and
detail, this is coffee-table
my kind of statement in one.”
arithmetic.” thefamilylovetree.com.au haven’t heard of yet (but will
Go there when: obsess over indefinitely).
You’re bored with the look of
Lisa Patulny Bedhead, $429, The
Family Love Tree.
your place and crave some
colour – the bright bedheads
ineednicethings.com
Go there when:
beauty & “Your bed could
come from Vinnie’s
and peacock chairs are both You’re after a kickass print
lifestyle writer and still look standouts, as are the one- but are short on cash – theirs
special with this.” of-a-kind quilts made out of start from $25.
vintage saris. What you’ll find:
my look: Girlie with What you’ll find: An amazing line-up of kooky
a dose of tomboyish-ness. Statement pieces galore, with and classic designs that’ll pep up
Think flirty A-line skirts special mention going to any wall. They print to order
teamed with grey marle the exotic-looking room and can customise the collection
tees and ankle boots one screens – they look like they’re – whatever you need, there’s
day; the next, grungy all- straight out of an old film. a perfect something to suit.
black with matching nails
and bed hair. maximillia.com meccacosmetica.com.au
Go there when: Go there when:
my web-shopping You’re stinging to snap up all You’ve got your bestie’s
style: Fast and furious the hero pieces you’ve been birthday coming and
– I tend to jump onto a seeing on street-style blogs. need a winner of a present
handful of favourite sites, You can pre-order upcoming (and maybe something for
toss things I love straight seasons too (handy, and yourself on the side).
through to checkout Print, from $25, dangerous, if you ask me). What you’ll find:
(no wish-listing for me), I Need Nice Things. What you’ll find: A collection of cult brands
then log off and forget “A fun way A fashion-forward edit of the and products all on one site,
to display quotes
about my purchases until — they’re all hottest local brands, like like Stila, Eve Lom, Korres,
they arrive. vino-themed.” Dion Lee, Aje, Bec & Bridge Smashbox and By Terry. Plus,
and Lover, plus internationals they giftwrap for free. Just
What I love most like Karen Walker (my sartorial try and log off without buying.
about buying soulmate), Sretsis, LnA and It’s impossible (trust me).
online: It’s speedy Jacket, $584.95, Twenty-Seven Names.
and I can do it from (xsml-lge) Ksubi penguin.com.au
from Maximillia.
the train station – and, as “A cool way to napoleonperdis.com Go there when:
any hardcore shopping get amongst the Go there when: Your bookshelves are looking
fan will tell you, it beats baroque trend You’re in need of a beauty treat bare (it’s not like you can stack
— nothing
pounding the pavement froufrou about – this site stocks everything them with Kindles).
or endless floors of the this kickass from the brand’s cult-buy primer What you’ll find:
mall on a Saturday. bomber.” to limited-edition palettes. The beloved Penguin Classics
What you’ll find: range, plus loads of exciting
My next big A veritable candy-store of new reads and beautiful
purchase: A laser-cut Candle in Apocalyptic, colourful cosmetics. I can’t get coffee-table books you’ll be
leather pencil skirt by All $98, Byredo Parfums enough of the dizzying range of proud to display.
from
That Remains that I saw Mecca Cosmetica. eyeshadow shades (there’s one
on Désordre’s Instagram “If this is what the end for every occasion, including shopdylankain.com
profile. It’s so beautiful of the world smells like dress-up parties), the luxe Go there when:
(warm and woody with
and unique I just have to a hint of raspberry), skincare and tanning products. You want an It-bag that’s not
make it mine. I’m in.” hanging off the arm
everythingbegins.com of every girl in town.
Cushion cover, $98,
Go there when: What you’ll find:
Xavier&Me from You want a homey buy (you The leather goods from this
Everything Begins. haven’t already seen at your Melbourne and NY-based
“I need this flamingo-pink mate’s place) to fancy up your label feel crazy-soft, with
cushion in my life —
the ombre makes it a apartment overrun with Ikea. a cool, distinctly kooky touch
Napoleon Perdis Magnif-Eyes grown-up take on neon.” What you’ll find: thanks to the hardware. You
Mascara in Black, $38.
“Almost as good as falsies Affordable (and original) art, could totes see the Lovette
— this gives lashes serious decor and even accessories – bag swinging from a French
guts and length.” expect overseas brands you fashion ed’s shoulder…
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tanya’s web PICKS
mychameleon.com.au peterlang.com.au
Go there when: Go there when:
You want wardrobe inspo You want a jewel update.
in a stunning setting. What you’ll find:
Tanya Levak Jumper, $615,
(sml-xlge),
What you’ll find:
It’s worth visiting alone for
An Aussie accessory mecca
– while Peter Lang is known
market editor Kenzo from Dress, $490 the gorgeous French underwear for its special-occasion jewels,
La Garçonne. (xsml-lge), label Yasmine Eslami. I’m also this season the site’s also
“Smarter than your
average hoodie.” Camilla and Marc hooked on the shoots featured a must-visit for trend-based
my look: I’m all about from Green – it shows clothes on models pieces. The OTT look is in
tailored classics. I like the With Envy. as well as still-life, and it right now, which means piles
“The cut-out
idea of layering in a clever detail is styles with gorgeous layers of statement pieces – rings,
way, and wearing black unexpected.” and lots of classic pieces so earrings, necklaces and bangles.
head-to-toe gives me a you can see exactly how to Lang’s style and materials
sense of confidence and wear what you’re buying. perfectly capture what’s hot.
ease. I also love denim,
whether it’s a skirt, farfetch.com matchesfashion.com
wide-leg jeans or a top. Go there when: Go there when:
You want a shopping trip in You’re ready to invest, baby.
my web-shopping Europe but the flight’s just What you’ll find:
style: I do my smartest not on the cards. The online home of the London
shopping at night, after What you’ll find: bricks-and-mortar store, so you
dinner – it’s when I’m An online hub for a bunch can get a fix of its high-end
best able to judge Bag, $1173.21, of amazing European boutiques brands closer to home (even if
Dolce &
whether I actually need Gabbana from that otherwise wouldn’t have a it’s just window shopping).
a pair of shoes or a dress Farfetch. web presence. This means the Check out the collection of
– because it’s when I’m at “Proving selection is large and varied, Carven, yet another covetable
nanna-
my least vulnerable and chic can work and I often find pieces I’ve not French label. Think of this as
most relaxed. for a night seen on any other websites. the new Net-A-Porter.
out.” It’s my go-to for Marni and
what i love most Ann Demeulemeester. openingceremony.us
Top, $367 (one
about buying size), Rachel Go there when:
online: That I can Earrings, $52, Comey from lagarconne.com You want to add some cred to
trawl 10 sites at the one Peter Lang. MyChameleon. Go there when: chain-store basics.
“Just for fun, I’ll do “I’d wear this with
time. And nothing makes glitzy jewels in even more denim.” It’s time to invest in a new coat What you’ll find:
me happier than knowing the daytime.” or jacket. I’ve bought all my The e-store’s as happening as it
I have a package to look anoraks, coats and trenches comes. Not only does it have
forward to (and that here for the past few seasons. the coolest brands (Christopher
inside might be a little What you’ll find: Kane, Kenzo, Suno and Delfina
something extra). It’s An impressive range of A.P.C. Delettrez), the team always dig
also useful for tracking – the French label that’s out amazing pieces from labels
down hard-to-find sizes your ticket to locking down you might not normally look at.
and colours. effortless Parisian style – Visit regularly to check out new
but because it’s an American collabs with brands like DKNY
my next big store, you’ll find it way and Timberland.
purchase: An Acne easier on your wallet
motorcycle jacket. In shopping in US dollars. grown.com
black, it’s a keep-forever Shorts, $280, Go there when:
classic piece, and perfect Carven from Matches. greenwithenvy.com.au You want organic skincare.
for winter layered with “This tailoring is heavenly.” Go there when: What you’ll find:
a chunky jumper or You need an extra-special The most delicious plant-based
a fine-knit turtleneck. dress – and fast. face and body products. I love
What you’ll find: Grown’s aesthetic; the beautiful
It’s Aussie, so there’s a great packaging means I’m happy
Shoes, $395, mix of local labels (Camilla to display it in my bathroom.
Opening
Ceremony. and Marc, Bassike, Ginger & The hand wash smells insanely
“Loving the Grown Alchemist Damask Smart), but I visit here good – I dare you to find
low-heel trend.” Rose, Black Pepper & Sage
Shampoo, $29.95. mostly for the impressive one that gets half as many
“I order it on repeat.” range of Alexander Wang. compliments from guests.
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Jacket, $199.95
(xsml-lge), Cameo
kate’s web PICKS
from The Iconic.
“A subtle statement
jacket — all part of
my capsule
wardrobe plan.”
Aveda
Tourmaline kitchenwaredirect.com.au need to focus on key additions
Charged Go there when: to your new-season wardrobe.
Exfoliating
Cleanser, $59.95. You need anything for cooking What you’ll find:
“I’ve been using or entertaining. An amazing edit of so-hot-right-
it for an age.
Kate Fitzpatrick One click and
I’m re-stocked.”
What you’ll find:
Investment appliances (like my
now labels, from high-end to
affordable – like Antipodium,
senior editor saved-for-forever KitchenAid J Brand, Tibi, Talulah and See
food processor) through to by Chloé. They ship quickly and
elegant tableware. All the big returns are straightforward.
my look: Unfussy, brands can be found here, with
classic and relaxed. It’s my Scanpan, Maxwell & Williams, boldandnoble.com
ongoing fashion mission Tefal and Riedel among my Go there when:
to create my ultimate faves. Everyday prices are usually Your walls need a quick and
capsule wardrobe – I plan well below retail and shipping is easy update.
to have it bursting with free when you spend $100. What you’ll find:
organic cotton, cashmere, High-impact typographic
silk and leather. countryroad.com.au prints, bespoke works, and
Go there when: maps of locations around
my web-shopping Your wardrobe needs a quick the world (conveniently sized
style: I’m a researcher. Bag, $299, Tory Burch boost of basics, work gear and to fit standard Ikea frames)
from Shopbop.
I’ll check out magazines, “I can’t get enough of wear-everywhere staples. that you can ship all over the
websites and Pinterest for cross-body bags.” What you’ll find: globe – which makes the site
inspiration and then hunt Classic buys with a twist to suit a great gift option for overseas
down the store with the men, women, kids and your loved ones. I ordered the NYC
best deal. The net is also home, all in the one place. When one as a birthday present for a
my shopping method of the newsletter lands in my inbox, friend after we’d travelled over
choice for gifts, groceries I jump online to snap up pieces there together.
and – my current from the new-season drop.
obsession – homewares. Knife set, $399, brandsexclusive.com.au
Global from aveda.com.au Go there when:
Kitchenware Direct.
what i love most “So much cheaper Go there when: You want a serious deal on
about buying than retail and Jeans, $99 (4-16), You want to bring the salon top-quality merchandise.
online: Efficiency’s worth every cent.” Country Road. to you for a change. What you’ll find:
“They’re cut like
my thing, so the fact jeans, but as soft as What you’ll find: Top brands at heavily
that I can compare chinos — a work and Skin and hair products made discounted prices. The stock
options and make weekend fave.” from natural ingredients but on offer is constantly updated,
purchases, while catching with a luxury feel. The skincare but it’s always high-calibre
up on Grand Designs, is a particular favourite – I’m labels – think Josh Goot and
means me and online a devotee of the Tourmaline Bec & Bridge for fashion,
shopping are a match range and add to my collection and Nigella Lawson and
Top, $75
made in virtual heaven. (xsml-xlge), The of products when I feel like Outliving for homewares.
Mup from The a radiance kick. My latest buy? Dr. Denim
my next big Grand Social. chinos for less than 30 bucks.
“The loose fit isn’t
purchase: The white too baggy — thegrandsocial.com.au
living room wall in my perfect for Print, £43, Go there when: theiconic.com.au
brand-new place is crying time-sharing Bold & Noble. The same-old won’t cut it – this Go there when:
with my “My map obsession
out for some art, so boyfriend.” site’s home to labels you won’t You want something and
knows no bounds.”
I’m going to treat myself see everywhere. you want it now – they do
to a framed silk from What you’ll find: three-hour delivery in
mintsix.com. An online hub for a bunch of Sydney and overnight
Australian and New Zealand shipping to the rest of Oz.
brands, with a focus on emerging What you’ll find:
Saucepan, $49, Le designers – think of it as the best A stack of household-name
Creuset from local fashion market you’ve ever brands – surfwear, fitness gear,
Brands Exclusive. stumbled across. fashion and accessories are all
“For slow-cooking
comfort food. covered off. The prices are good
I take it from shopbop.com all the time but I keep an eye
stove to table.” Go there when: out for their regular discount
It’s that time of year when you offers and coupons.shop
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Bassike.
“The narrow neckline
and low-cut armholes
are so flattering.”
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Go there when: Go there when:
You want to snag a good You want to seethe finest edit
seasonal discount – like of the best international and
Dress, £333.75
Ellie Packer (0-8), Alexander
a Burberry trench just in
time for winter.
homegrown labels.
What you’ll find:
Wang from
Features Writer The Outnet. What you’ll find: Isabel Marant and Dries Van
“Perfect if you A mix of luxe-y overseas Noten, plus Aussie brands
Sunglasses, $729, Linda want polish labels, all-American classics Ellery, Dion Lee and Ksubi.
my look: Classic Farrow from Boutique1. but LBDs and fledgling designer wares Why I keep clicking back?
“The frames are
with a minimalist twist. leather, embossed to bore you.” in the one spot. Saks is famous For the sales – a lot harder to
I stick to tailored pieces look like snakeskin.” for some of the best mid and pass up when you see what
in a monochrome palette end-of-year online sales. once-exxy items now cost.
and focus on quality
accessories to make an theoutnet.com thefashionbunker.com.au
outfit – like a gold Go there when: Go there when:
man-style watch or You’re after the web equivalent You’re after something for an
investment handbag. of a designer sample sale. upcoming event – a wedding,
What you’ll find: big birthday or just a girls’ night
My web-shopping Candle in La Rose, Big-name pieces you’ve been out – and don’t want to send
style: Like a targeted €30, Maison Balzac lusting over on big-sister site your bank balance into a coma.
mission. I try to avoid from Colette. net-a-porter.com – for a fraction What you’ll find:
“I love this because
the impulse trap: if it’s the least sweet of the price. Plus, you can Adelaide-based labels Finders
I see something I love, rose candle out.” change your location (to make Keepers, Cameo (a SHOP
I’ll scour lots of buyers’ sure that elusive Equipment fave) and Keepsake. You’ll see
reviews and hunt down shirt can’t escape you). Hot the full ranges here, and as
the best price before tip: US designers can be a bit well as special occasions, they
I even think about cheaper on the US site; same all do great everyday pieces
iPad case, $169,
adding-to-cart. Acne from The goes for Euro brands on the like asymmetric skirts and
New Guard. UK version. tailored blazers.
What I love most “Equal parts smart
and sensible.”
about buying robbyingham.com colette.fr
online: I can do Go there when: Go there when:
it in my own time. I hate You want fresh-off-the- You need French-cool in your
feeling as though the runway threads. Right now. life but can’t afford to trek to
shop assistant or my Shoes, $646, Chloé from What you’ll find: St. Honoré.
at-first-enthusiastic-but- Saks Fifth Avenue. Total showpieces, like the What you’ll find:
now-flagging friend is “The two-tone and simple ready-to-wear looks by Stella Seriously high-end threads
shape mean it works for
waiting on me to make summer and winter.” McCartney and Givenchy, from Commes des Garçons
up my mind about plus luxurious staples from and Maison Martin Margiela,
a purchase. And that Skirt, $89 Helmut by Helmut Lang, for a start. The house tunes
I can compare prices and (xsml-lge), Vince and (my go-to label) that auto-play make shopping
Keepsake fromThe
styles across brands and Fashion Bunker. 3.1 Phillip Lim. It’s that here just like stepping into
sites as much as I want. With a button-up mythical shopping place that a club that only the hippest
and strappy does actually have everything Parisians have a clue exist.
heels or a chunky
My next big knit and ankle I love (accessories included).
purchase: boots, it’s my boutique1.com
A plane ticket for my day-to-night bassike.com Go there when:
hero.”
end-of-year European Go there when: You love discovering new labels
holiday. If I can Your wardrobe’s crying out alongside your old favourites.
just stop myself from for “nothing fancy, just smart What you’ll find:
buying a winter coat everyday” things. As well as the usual suspects
before I get there… What you’ll find: (Proenza, Carven and Acne)
Basics (think 100 per cent, you’ll have fun unearthing
Bag, $865, 3.1 Phillip
super-soft cotton tees and skull-studded jewels by NY duo
Lim from round-the-house pants) in Joomi Lim, Zoe Karssen slogan
Robby Ingham. flattering cuts that’ll get you tees and Linda Farrow’s perfect
“The baby version of just as excited as its tailored cat-eye shades. It’s the newest
the original Pashli.”
blazers and silk shirts. addition to my Bookmark tab.shop
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alexis’ web PICKS
claireinc.com shoesofprey.com
Go there when: Go there when:
You want quality vintage that you You can’t find your dream
can be sure is the real deal. shoes. Anywhere.
Alexis Teasdale What you’ll find:
Goodness knows where she finds
What you’ll find:
That you are the stylist. Each
deputy editor/ Clutch, $160, it all, but the Adelaide-based design element – from material
beauty director Kate Spade from
Papier D’Amour. founder of Claire Inc., Belinda and heel width to toe style
“Glitter just Humphris, manages to spot the and even specific foot shape
makes life better.” best vintage designer wares – is your call. The shoes are
my look: Feminine, in the biz, like Chanel earrings delivered with impeccable
fun and more often Artwork, US$9, and Moschino bags. I’m the customer service, including
than not, colourful. poppopportraits proud owner of many one-of- tissue paper and inserts.
Whether it’s tailored from Etsy. a-kind pieces – my fave being Bonus: the generous returns
“The coolest way
shorts and a shirt, to capture a a clutch that looks like a folded policy means you get a year
skinnies and a cardie, or moment in time.” mag, SATC-style. to decide if you love them.
a vintage ’60s cocktail But you won’t need it.
dress, all my outfits have papierdamour.com.au
a touch of whimsy. Go there when: pinkfrosting.com.au
You’ve been craving a stylish Go there when:
my web-shopping sumthin-sumthin you won’t see You’re throwing a shindig
style: I do my finest just anywhere. – any kind at all.
e-tailing when I’m flat Ring, $915, BHLDN. What you’ll find: What you’ll find:
“Hello, heirloom-to-be.”
out, funnily enough. I always end up adding interesting If I’m involved in an event,
The less time I have, things to cart here – most recently there will be a theme, and this
the more bargains a bag of mini Kewpie Dolls. Have site has everything you need for
I seem to find (ain’t a virtual rummage through any sort of party possible. It’s
that always the way?), everything from leather bags and insane how many parcels I’ve
so I’ll speed-shop a fancy stationery to kids’ toys. received from them, packed
couple of go-to sites Papier also stocks Kate Spade, one with everything from swizzle
during lunch. My success of my all-time favourite labels. sticks to baker’s twine.
rate is near flawless.
Match holder,
Pom poms, $34.50 for
$49.95, Jonathan bhldn.com poppopportraits.etsy.com
set of 5, Martha
What I love most Stewart from Adler from Go there when: Go there when:
about buying Pink Frosting. Raw Space. You’re getting married, or know You fancy an extra-special
“No one throws “Way cuter than
online: There’s just the standard box.” someone who is. and sentimental gift.
a party
something about packages like Martha.” What you’ll find: What you’ll find:
being delivered straight to Even if your own nuptials have LA artist Helena Randall does
my desk – so decadent! Sunglasses, $650, already been and gone (or are very the most amazing portraits.
And call me lazy, but vintage Jean Paul much TBC), there are so many You can buy her ready-made
Gaultier from Claire Inc.
shopping while sitting “A little Lennon, beautiful pieces, you’ll be ordering ones, or have a custom portrait
down is a life-changer. a lot awesome.” a heart-shaped locket or vintage done of you or a friend. Just
coupe champagne glasses before send a photo and she whips it
My next big you can stop yourself. up. I’ve started a collection of
purchase: I want my loved ones.
a statement rug. I’ve had adorebeauty.com.au
my eye on a couple of Go there when: rawspace.com.au
real gems lately – all Your beauty bag needs a dose Go there when:
Egyptian Magic All Purpose
of them completely Skin Cream, $54.50, of TLC, stat. You need to say a huge thank
impractical and bright from Adore Beauty. What you’ll find: you to the friend who has
and patterned, of course. “The cult healing balm Only the finest brands, including everything (really, everything).
lasts for eons.”
many that are exclusive to the site. What you’ll find:
Shoes, $209, from But what makes shopping here a Its quirky homewares are
Shoes of Prey. repeat experience is the careful second-to-none, so there’s
“Silver brogues wrapping, fast delivery and really every chance you’ll end up
look sweet with
skinnies.” sweet touches – like the little finding a gift-to-self too –
chocolate nestled among the like a dog-shaped doormat
wrapping when you open up your or cardboard moose head
parcel. So much fun. for your wall.shop
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laura’s web PICKS
society6.com shop.lofico.com.au
Go there when: Go there when:
Your weirdly wonderful aunt’s You’d happily pass up a trip
birthday has come around to the beach in favour of
Laura Collins Bag, $20, Stay Print, US$300,
and this year you want to get
a gift that’s uniquely “her”.
spending your Sunday arvo
in the darkroom (er, your
fashion under $50 Home Club from
Society6.
Andre Saraiva
from Anonymous Something as random as a closet) developing negatives.
news editor “My life motto, Shop. print of Chewbacca listening What you’ll find:
now I’m past my “Walls deserve to an iPod (but only if she’s Retro-era cameras from cult
partying prime.” love too.”
into that sort of thing). hipster brands including
my look: Eclectic! What you’ll find: Lomography and Holga. Not
I look like Alex Mack’s An infinite number of arty to mention more types of film
stunt double one day and designs you can also get on than a budding photographer
a Francophile fashion T-shirts, canvases, iPhone would know what to do with.
girl the next. Some covers, cushions, cards, tote
things never change, bags… just about anything shop.kitsune.fr
though, like my love of you can think of. Go there when:
Sunglasses, $295, Dress, $59 (8-14),
menswear and practical Karen Walker Market from You live for a Breton striped
(usually expensive) shoes. Eyewear. Market HQ. forwardbyelysewalker.com tee and you’re keen to explore
“How many KW “The coolest camo Go there when: the effortless French fashion
shades are too dress I’ve come
my web-shopping many? I’m the wrong across — and
The fashion stars align so that Kitsuné does best.
style: I browse a lot person to ask.” trust me, I’ve seen the amazing Isabel Marant What you’ll find: Coveted
of e-boutiques in the them all.” dress you’ve been tracking collaborations with designers
week, but that’s always since you first saw it on the like Petit Bateau, its
work-related (read: safe). runway is finally in stock, investment-worthy inhouse
Once a month I’ll find and you’ve got a wad of spare brand Maison Kitsuné, and
myself home alone on birthday/rainy-day cash. club mix compilations on
a Saturday night and What you’ll find: CD and vinyl to get you
that’s when all hell An aggregate site that stocks dancing in your seat.
breaks loose on my all the coolest pieces from
Skirt, £191,
savings account. (34-44), Kenzo from
international designers – all karenwalkereyewear.com
Net-A-Porter. the stuff I can actually afford. Go there when:
What I love most “It’s as bright as I’m You want to protect your
about buying willing to go. And, anonymousgalleryshop.com eyes from the elements
hey, it looks ace
online: There are with black!” Go there when: without resorting to
no chatty salespeople, Your apartment needs a dose standard-fare sunnies that
you can buy extravagant of street cred and a bright wall can’t survive in your bag.
designer goods in print or a just-plain-kooky What you’ll find:
a spaghetti-stained sculpture is the missing link. Classics with a modern
T-shirt, and you can What you’ll find: twist you’ve come to
picture yourself looking Holga 120 N, $55, Plaster made in the shape of know from KW, plus a few
from Lofico.
just as fabulous in that “As pretty on the a crumpled Starbucks cup, envelope-pushing styles
dress as the model. outside as the prints from Monsieur A (aka for good measure.
pictures I’ll take renowned graffiti artist André
with it.”
My next big Saraiva) and books I reserve net-a-porter.com
purchase: The fact space for on my coffee table. Go there when:
that I’m saving for It’s been a long, hard week,
a Hawaiian holiday shopmarkethq.com which means it’s time to treat
means hours spent Go there when: yourself to a big box all tied up
staring at Net-A-Porter You’re saving for an overseas with heavenly black and white
on the verge of tears. holiday, but still have the itch ribbon. You know the one.
I’m not being dramatic. to splash a little bit of cash on What you’ll find:
I need a tiger-print a lot of brands. The catwalk lust-haves that
Kenzo backpack. What you’ll find: you’ve been obsessively
A fun, quirky mix of younger waiting for to drop on the
Candle in Blackberry, labels like Minkpink, Evil Twin site. All my personal picks
Shoes, $695, Proenza €50, Kitsuné.
Schouler and Stylestalker. I go here for are on here: Isabel Marant,
“I can’t afford to buy one
from Forward by every week, but I can afford fashion snacks like digi prints Carven and Theyskens’
Elyse Walker. to burn it over a month.” and slogan tees. Theory, to name just a few…
“You had me at
holographic.”shop
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Necklace, $130, Pamela
Love from Fallow.
“I love long chains.
Kristie’s web PICKS
Tiny spiders make
them look way more
badass.”
Trousers, US$440
(34-40), Kenzo ssense.com needsupply.com
from Ssense.
“These pants are a Go there when: Go there when:
walking party and You want to look more like You’re keen to update your
I want to be invited.” an off-duty model. wardrobe with some trend-
Kristie Lau What you’ll find:
A rainbow of leather jackets
driven stuff.
What you’ll find:
assistant editor alongside a tight edit of cool Brilliant seasonal shapes with
designer clothing, heels, bags not-so-eye-watering price tags.
and jewellery. It’s also heavily Go crazy adding-to-cart slouchy
my look: Forever stocked with Kenzo – a good knits, silk printed dresses, and
fuss-free. I don’t like place to head for all those a mountain of sunnies,
looking thought-out, Ring, $146,
wacky prints spotted on your bracelets and other gimme-
and often forget to Chrishabana from Oak. fave street-style blogs. now accessories. And keep
accessorise midweek, so “Wearing this, I could coming back to shop pieces
I rely on strong prints almost believe I have super ln-cc.com from about-to-hit-the-bigtime
powers like The Phantom.”
and big colours to speak Go there when: indie designers.
volumes. Otherwise, You’ve saved enough cash
a basic tee and jeans Clutch, £246.00, Jil Suitcase, £65, for something high-end. oaknyc.com
Sander from LN-CC. Liberty London.
paired with heels “An exotic case to What you’ll find: Go there when:
“Just add an LBD or
works wonders. cut-offs — it works hard no help me dream of Everything you could need Dinner with the girls is on, but
matter the tempo.” faraway adventures to make your monochrome- you have “nothing to wear”.
(even when I’m on
my web-shopping the one-hour loving wardrobe sing. There What you’ll find:
style: I browse on my interstate).” are always great minimalist Everything here is very edgy and
phone while I’m lazing on pieces in various shades so if downtown New York-y, so get
the couch or in bed, you’re vibing the whole Scandi clicking for unusual clothing
right before I drift off. movement, splurge on a piece that looks ultra-chic when it’s
Shopping online relaxes from here and team it with slung on. It’s a fantastic spot for
me. It’s quality me-time a chain store buy. Think comfy shirts and slacks, so stop
– a virtual brain massage ‘Where’d-you-get-that?’ slick, in if you’re a sucker for
after a long day. grown-up pieces. boy-dressing.
What I love most liberty.co.uk anotherlove.com.au
about buying Go there when: Go there when:
online: I’ll shop You’re in desperate need You’re planning a hot date.
music and homewares of fun, pretty things. What you’ll find:
more than anything, but iPad Case, $138, What you’ll find: So much crazy-bright goodness
I also love indulging in Dsquared from Besides items with that – it’s like these local guys scour
LuisaViaRoma.
handbags. I get a serious “Just when famous Liberty floral new collections and just pick
buzz from comparing I thought my life print, this site has loads of out all the fun stuff. There’s
prices off my fave sites was complete incredible homewares and also a small but amazing edit
without an iPad…”
and making the best gifts. I’ve picked up great of shoes from serious-fashion
value-for-money buy. cushions here before, and also labels like Carven. Everything
added cute throws, bedding makes you feel a million bucks,
My next big and more to my wish list. so it’s perfect for a night out.
purchase: I’d love
to find an exaggerated- fallow.com.au luisaviaroma.com
shape coat – something Go there when: Go there when:
mannish and luxe-y. You feel like going a bit You’re ready to splurge on
I’m thinking caramel, goth, accessories-wise. a new big-ticket item.
but I’ll be open to Shoes, $635, Camilla What you’ll find: What you’ll find:
stumbling across Skovgaard from Dark and moody pieces from Awesome designer spoils in the
Another Love.
something random and “Nothing boring about the likes of Pamela Love, same vein as Net-A-Porter and
falling head over heels. black when it’s punctured Deadly Ponies and other Shopbop. Get clothing from
with cut-outs.” equally spooky-but-cool big-gun labels like Lanvin,
designers. Check out Marni, Etro and Fendi. The best
Cuff, $17.48, Need Supply Co.
the awesome copper spiked part? Unlike other power-player
“So much more expensive- rings, plus skulls (my major designer sites, they offer free
looking than it is. Sold.” obsession) on just about shipping to Aussies. Like you
everything else. need another excuse.shop
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Signed, sealed…delivered?
Hands up if you’ve been and Parcel Lockers. Both are
essentials
victim to this online delivery free services that enable you to
paradox: your precious have your buys delivered to an
parcel is redirected back to the address you can pick up from
post office because you aren’t – Customer Collect is ideal if
home to receive it. And you there’s a post office near your
Find a home can’t get to the post office work, while Parcel Lockers (in
for your because you work business locations across capital cities)
parcels when hours. Sure, it might only take allows you to pick up your
you’re not. a day or three to wait for it to delivery 24/7. Go to auspost.
ship – but knowing your new com.au for more info.
dress/shoes/beauty loot/duvet If it’s a big delivery, like
cover is less than a kilometre a major appliance, a service
away, languishing at the local site like Occasional Butler
postie, is total agony. (occasionalbutler.com) can even
Enter these can’t-come- connect you with a trustworthy
soon-enough Australia Post person who’ll be there to stand
initiatives: Customer Collect in – without costing a bomb.
Do i have to pay tax?
You only have to pay GST on
overseas purchases if you spend more
than $1000. There is a push to lower
the threshold to $500, but for now the
government says there’ll be no change.
The reality of returns
Returns policies vary from Three exceptions that may
store to store, so the golden catch you out: sale items,
rule is to check the site you’re underwear and swimwear are
buying from for details (if they often unreturnable under any
don’t have this info available, circumstance.
it’s better to flex your plastic If you’re buying from an
elsewhere). Local e-tailers overseas site, Australian
are bound by the same rules consumer protections do not
as bricks-and-mortar stores apply. Legitimate sites often
– in simple terms, you can get have the same policies as our
a refund if it’s faulty but not local ones, but it’s still wise
if you change your mind. to double-check everything
Most websites go above and first. Bear in mind, too,
beyond this (it sweetens the that return overseas postage
can’t-try-before-you-buy deal), can take the shine off a
and some might even pay the bargain, so factor that
postage to send things back. in when you purchase.shop
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