Style Files: Online Shopping for the Troubled Trend-Seeker
May 24, 2018
At an online shopping dead-end? There's a detour up ahead. With all the e-commerce clutter out there, it can be awfully time-consuming trying to sort through what's worthy of your bank balance. Discover my selection of budget-friendly (and some decadent splurges) stores that beat the brick-and-mortar blues.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
POMELO | Thailand | Since 2013 | $$$$$ | pomelofashion.com/global
Affordable, on-trend fashion designed in Bangkok. If you're eyeing something that's sold out, they have a back-in-stock section and can email you when your fave gets added in. Sizes run small so make sure to read the measurements carefully, but returns are very easy to make especially since you have a full year to send them back.
Follow on Instagram: @pomelofashion
MANGO | Spain | Since 1984 | $$$$$ | shop.mango.com
Amazing quality and suits the tastes of frequent Zara shoppers with similar pricing and style. Most items are true to size.
Follow on Instagram: @mango
STYLENANDA | Korea | Since 2004 | $$$$$ | stylenanda.com
Hours of scrolling through major looks. The fabric quality is solid and worth the shipping costs. Their clothing is one size only so check measurements for sizing. (Recently bought by L'Oréal so look out for the possibility of their stores coming to the west)
Follow on Instagram: @stylenanda_korea
& OTHER STORIES | UK | Since 2013 | $$$$$ | stories.com
The brand prides itself on its three ateliers located in Paris, Los Angeles, and Stockholm, meant to create a cohesive international fashion collective. (Owned by H&M but a step above fast fashion)
Follow on Instagram: @andotherstories
FROM BEGINNING | Korea | $$$$$ | frombeginning.com
They provide a myriad of photos per item so what you see truly is what you get. Other cute brands like Minitmute and Modine de Seine you wouldn't normally be able to purchase are featured on the site as well.
Follow on Instagram: @frombeginning_
LOCO BONITA | Korea | $$$$$ | locobonita.com
Business-casual for cool kids and those into less feminine (unisex) styles. Easy to navigate and offer a plethora of minimalistic shoes and accessories too.
Follow on Instagram: @locobonita_com
ROUJE | France | $$$$$ | rouje.com
French It-girl Jeanne Damas's own line for all of us dying to replicate her effortless Parisian beauty.
Follow on Instagram: @rouje
MAJE | France | $$$$$ | maje.com
Statement pieces galore that allow you to channel your inner style blogger without going bankrupt or hitting up sugar daddy sites.
Follow on Instagram: @majeofficiel
RÉALISATION PAR | USA | $$$$$ | realisationpar.com
Modern French style meets LA baby. The prettiest dresses on the west coast you'll want to sport all summer long.
Follow on Instagram: @realisationpar
NOMINATE MILANO | Korea | $$$$$ | nominate.kr
Italian heiress vibes from a Korean designer available for global purchase and lots of envy.
Follow on Instagram: @nominate.milano
SPECIALIZED ACCESSORIES
POP & SUKI | UK | $$$$$ | popandsuki.com
For best friends, by best friends. Model/actress Suki Waterhouse and BFF Poppy Jamie started this brand of engravable bags and jewelry a few years ago giving your closet a very personal charm.
Follow on Instagram: @popandsuki
NEELY & CHLOE | USA | $$$$$ | neelyandchloe.com
Sometimes you need to treat yourself to a super cute handbag you certainly don't need but very well neeed. Their personal engraving game is fire too.
Follow on Instagram: @neelyandchloe
ANGELA ROI | USA | Since 2013| $$$$$ | angelaroi.com
Luxury vegan leather handbags you can feel good about toting around town. I own one and its been durable enough to handle my clumsy ass running all over the place in rain and snow, so I highly reccommend.
Follow on Instagram: @angelaroi
SHADY LADY | USA | $$$$$ | shadyladyeyewear.com
All those retro streetwear shades you see on Instagram finally at your fingertips... or the tip of your nose.
Follow on Instagram: @shadyladyeyewear
Comment below with your favorite online shopping finds especially if they include footwear because I'm obviously not well-versed in that category. Happy shopping!
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