Online Shopping for your On Trend Fashionista!

It's December and the twelve days of Christmas are upon us! It's Saturday afternoon and with list in hand, you've bundled up, and you stop at Starbucks for a much needed shot of caffeine before you head downtown to do battle with the holiday crowds. All seems serene and jolly until you look down scan your list to create a plan of attack, and there on the page, highlighted in bold neon, you see it. The ONE person you could easily spend all YEAR hunting around for, the fashionista. Don't panic, take a deep breath, a sip of coffee, open your laptop, and let your fingers do all the work. You're doing your degree online right now anyway, and you're loving the flexibility of getting down and nerdy in your pajamas, right? Well, grab a cup of cocoa, your favorite baggy sweater, curl up in a chair and take care of dazzle all the fashionistas on your list! Shopping online can be overwhelming, but with some guidance, it could be convenient, easy and even fun! Now, for the girl that has everything, perusing the usual suspects just won't do. The best gifts are those that people think too indulgent to purchase for themselves, but secretly covet. Membership sites are a fabulous option because they offer exclusive collections from couture designers, that are handpicked by discriminating buyers and the prices are often 60-90% below retail! Here are our favourite pics this holiday season:

Gilt Groupe

Gilt Groupe 

This is one of the most established membership shops in the biz. It costs absolutely nothing to join, and offers referral incentives to encourage you to tell your friends. Kate Spade, GUCCI, Cynthia Vincent and Lulu Frost are just a few of the clothing and jewelry houses on offer this season with Gilt. Macy's or Bloomingdales, on their best day, couldn't possibly beat these prices! Join them today.

The Peacock Parade

The Peacock Parade

This is a chic, Canadian-based shop. Recent exclusive sales include brand favourites like American Apparel for 80% off, BB Dakota and stunning vintage Givenchy jewelry. The Peacock Parade features smaller collections, and often features high end Canadian designers that can be difficult to find anywhere else. You are guaranteed to find something chic and unique for your fashionista!

Shoe Dazzle

Shoe Dazzle

Any modern gal worth her salt knows about Shoedazzle, the hottest shoe membership program in existence! You pay a nominal monthly fee and stylists will customize a celebrity-inspired shoe collection just for you. The fee is not compulsory, so if you're not in love with anything you see in your personal showroom, you can skip the month and the fee! Every girl loves shoes, and with a fantastic return policy, you can't go wrong!

Haute Look

Haute Look

Buying clothing can be risky, especially when it comes to size and style. Try a site like Haute Look. This one-stop-shop features uber chic beauty items, gift-ideas for men, kids, whimsical get-aways and gorgeous designs for the home. Membership is free, and the options are endless!

Enviius

Enviius

This another Canadian favourite, but don't worry, it also ships to the USA. Enviius is similar to Haute Look in that it provides the consumer fabulous designer labels, home decor,  exotic escapes, and much more! Canadian designers are often featured at unbelievable prices. Be fast though, sizes go quick!