The internet provides us ladies with a vast array of possibilities. It allows us to catch up on our favorite television shows, Google important questions we can’t get out of our head, and Facebook stalk out ex-boyfriends all from the comfort of our bed. To put it simply; it’s fabulous. But probably the most fabulous thing about the internet  is the unlimited shopping. It’s a mall that never closes.

So many ways to find the perfect pair of boots! Sites created just to help you find the best necklace! Blogs determined to make you trendy!

I’m a bit of an expert in this whole online shopping area, so in an effort to share my wisdom with you I’ve listed my top five shopping sites. You’re welcome.

1. Lulus.com. Because these are designers you won’t know. These are pieces you won’t have seen before.  Lulu’s features designers from all around the world and only snags a few of each piece. So if you want an item no one else will be wearing, this is where you should be shopping. And if you really want a super unique piece, check out their vintage collection. They’ve got it all from jumpsuits to bell bottoms — at prices that won’t break the bank.

The best part? The atmosphere of the entire website. It’s warm and welcoming and so girly you just can’t help but giggle. From the awesome names of their ensembles to the cute descriptions that accompany them, Lulu’s feels like more than just a shopping site; it’s a shopping experience. And in my opinion, it’s one no girl should go without.

2. Zappos.com. My personal favorite. I’m on this website so often that Google Chrome has suggested I make it my homepage, and I’ve been tempted to take them up on that offer. If I did, though, I’d eventually have to sell everything I own just to pay the credit card bills, including my laptop…and then I wouldn’t be able to shop anymore. But back to Zappos. All designer brands at discount prices. They’re best known for their awesome shoe selection, but they also have bags, sunglasses, coats and clothes.

The best part? Their customer service. Free standard shipping on all purchases and returns. And every once in a while, if you’re a valued customer like yours truly, they’ll even throw you free overnight shipping. THIS IS NOT A MYTH! It’s happened to me on more than one occasion. Wait, I lied; that’s not even the best part. This is: 365 DAY RETURN POLICY!

3. Shopbop.com. I’ve often been known to spend hours on this site gazing adoringly at the beautiful clothes. Granted, most of the time I’ll make myself a wish list and then exit out of it immediately before I’m tempted to spend an entire semester’s tuition on that new coat. So, you know, I don’t order from them all that often. Instead,  Shopbop is saved for those special occasions when I need a really kickass dress to impress the hot guy I’ve been ogling all semester, or when I’m in need of a stand out piece that will really make a statement.

The best part? Their Shop Your Style feature, which lets you choose between Bohemian, Classic, Downtown, Casual Chic (that’s me!), and Girly. Then they direct you to all of those pieces they just know you’ll love, and won’t be able to resist. Can you say evil genius?

4. Modcloth.com. Perfect for the retro girl in all of us, ModCloth features vintage and retro clothing that is just as fabulous now as it was back in the day. All of their pieces feature cute names like the “Entertaining at Home” dress, or the “Vanilla Frosting Jacket.” And they all have extremely detailed, extremely personalized descriptions, which makes it super easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. And as if the clothes and accessories weren’t enough of a reason to shop there, ModCloth also has knickknacks, coffee table books, and jewelry stands for your dorm room. I mean, who doesn’t want a moose head key holder, right?

The best part? The unique pieces! You won’t find the stuff that you find on ModCloth anywhere else. High waisted swim suits? Dinosaur necklaces and earrings? Watermelon tote bags? How about a pepperoni pizza hair pin? ModCloth.com is perfect for the girl with a fun, fresh sense of style.

5. Piperlime.com. The same people who brought you GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, have now brought you Piperlime, your online shopping destination for anything that’s in. They put outfits together for you, have special tabs for workwear and rainwear as well as the girl on a budget, and they’re ALWAYS having sales. Personally I’m a fan of their shoe collection, but they also have jackets (especially that faux fur everyone’s been talking about) and all those bags you’ve been drooling over for years now. Plus, they have Rachel Zoe, giving you her top picks from all of their items.

The best part? They organize their clothes by trend. So you know those high-waisted jeans that are apparently coming back this spring? Or those super chunky wedges? Just head on over to Piperlime and look at their look of spring must-haves or their current obsessions. You’ll find yourself a vast array of absolutely anything you could possibly be looking for after searching the pages of InStyle. Oh, and they also have free standard shipping both ways.

Ever shopped on one of these sites before? Which is your favorite? Share below because, obvi, we’re always looking for more online shopping destinations…

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I’ve always been a total sucker for sequins. I heart them. I also heart Alice+Olivia. For those of you unfamiliar with this completely amazing designer, Stacey Bendet launched the line in 2002 on a personal quest to create the perfect pair of flattering and form-fitting pants. Her signature style was met with instant success, and “Stacey Pants” (what a name!) quickly became a must-have denim alternative for the sophisticated ladies who lunch but also have yen for smooth retro styling.

In 2003, the brand launched…gasp…a cashmere collection and a full collection in 2005. These dresses are typical of the brand, modern yet with vintage undertones. What is more classic than a sequined cocktail dress? I have dirty fashion dreams about this brand…

Imagine yourself on a beach…in giant sunglasses (possibly from Urban Outfitters when they run under $20 a pop, because you spent all your money on the dress), the silver sequined dress…only in gold, those chunky leather sandals that were all over the runway, lounging in a beach chair, sipping a martini with two olives, next to a hunky European male in a tight little trunks. Can you imagine? I sure can.

I’m still trying to justify this purchase….I mean, it is only money right? I think in this case, it can definitely buy happiness, even if it is of the fashion variety.

Skinny jeans, vests, bubble dresses and wedges were seen in the collections of every designer from Marc Jacobs to Miu Miu to the guest designers for Target. I always like the idea of being told what’s “in.” My eye gets used to the new styles quickly and I felt sooo like LiLo (Lindsay Lohan) this year in my skinny jeans, skull tops and black nail polish.

So what gives now? Clearly the fashion geniuses of the world have been slacking/ not collaborating/ doing too many drugs to have any sort of open communication. Or maybe they decided to throw the ways of uniformity out the window and let originality take over, but either way, I for one am confused! It’s a smorgasbord of fashion out there and anything goes. Super-skinny, super wide, low rise, high-waisted (um, helllllo camel toe), big and printed shirts like the ones my grandma rocks when she goes to get her hair done, or form fitted and boyish (have you seen this springs Gap collection? boy scouts anyone?) Fashion this season is more fickle then I am at an ice-cream store (and trust me I am FI-CKLE).

With all this mish-mash of fashion I can’t decide if I am happy (so many choices! so many new things!) or not. But I do know this: I have questions and lots of them. Are there rules? Can you rock one style and not the next? What can you mix and what can’t you? Metallic’s and Leopard? Prints and boy-ish sweaters? And most importantly why is it that with so many new styles not-a-one seems to be flattering on anyone but the coked-out, super-skinny, please for the love of god someone get this girl a cookie kind of girl? If leggings and cigarette jeans weren’t bad enough, now they want America in bold printed mini dresses and high-waisted pants. Puh-lease. That only holds promise to bring back the “mom-butt” jean that we have spent too many years and Oprah specials trying to get rid of!

Whatever, with finals coming up I’ll be in sweats anyway. But since I know it is imperative for you to figure out what spring fashion looks you like (only because you SO don’t feel like writing that final paper today) take a look at Shopbop.com’s Look Books

They not only show this seasons cutest clothes, but also help those a bit overwhelmed figure out how tackle the surplus of styles for the season.

Happy Shopping!

One of my fave designer shopping sites, shopbop.com, is having a special until Monday, the 16th. Purchases of $100 or over get 20 bucks off, $250 or over get $50 off and $500+ get $100 off.

So obviously, I did my best to locate an item (nope, I can’t splurge today unfortunately) for a little over $100, just so that I could get that $20 off … and so I can add a little something cute to my clothing collection.I’m so excited to report that I have succeeded.

This little yellow mini dress ($128 - score!) is just perfect. Why? Because it’s a mini dress, it’s yellow and it has really cute pockets — all of which are very “in” right now. Did I hit three birds with one stone or what?!