Wondering what’s click-worthy online? Check out the sites our pros know are worth visiting.
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torontotextstyles.blogspot.com
Meet Stefania Yarhi, one very hip Toronto fashionista. Her blog is an insider’s guide to some of the city’s best indie-fashion finds, with not-to-be-missed posts featuring “street style” pics of local trendsters. So what has blogging brought to this university grad’s life? Total creative liberty – it’s the perfect venue for Stefania to explore her abilities as a writer, editor and photographer and to experiment with different ideas.
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Why I click: The site features hordes of unique pieces. The great photography plays up the best assets of each garment, and the sale section is a must-visit if you want to score a great deal.
The one ick: If you spot something you adore, you can’t wait to buy it. Sizes run out quickly, and the site doesn’t restock.
Why I click: This site is the ultimate bargain-basement shopping bonanza, featuring wares by everyone from XOXO to YSL. It offers not only clothing but also housewares, watches and electronics, plus the search parameters make it easy to refine your hunt (by price, designer, size, etc.).
The one ick: There are way too many items, so searching for that great find can be a bit overwhelming.
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Why I click: The online home of this trendy Old Montreal boutique boasts a wide variety of designer goodies from the likes of Filippa K, Galliano and Cheap Monday. The site makes scoring threads from obscure labels like Botkier and Drykorn super-easy. The sale section is very wallet-friendly. (We’re talkin’ discounts of over 70 percent at times.)
The one ick: Some of the prices can be quite steep.
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Think you’ve got what it takes to be a stylist? Test your fashion savvy at this interactive site. It lets you browse among hundreds of garments, accessories, shoes and more to pull together what could be described as a virtual high-fashion spread. The best part: It’s easy. Just drag and drop items onto your board and voila! A stylist is born.
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Not sure what your next nail-polish shade should be? Head over to the OPI site for the “try-on this color” feature, which allows you to sample all the latest shades on a virtual hand.
