Where To Do Your Online Shopping This Holiday Season
34 days to Christmas—are you done with your holiday shopping yet?
READ: Editor's Tips: How To Do Your Holiday Shopping In Style And Peace!
As the day draws near, nights end later, traffic gets worse, and our list of gifts to buy just continues to go on. What's a woman to do? We say: shop online!
Online shopping not only is convenient in terms of avoiding traffic and saving time. By doing your shopping online, you save yourself from the stress of having to decide on the spot along with maddening crowds in the mall. You get to store your picks in your virtual cart, and think about your purchases before hitting "check out".
Whether you're looking at shopping an entire holiday party outfit for yourself, or getting your beau a beautiful gift, there's an online fashion shopping site for you! Scroll further to start your virtual shopping spree:
1. Farfetch
This site is known for bringing together big luxury brands, and lesser known brands alike, into one site that allows fashionistas all over the world shop their style needs at any given time. Since its birth in 2007, Farfetch has reached countless milestones including partnering with Condé Nast for a global content and commerce partnership, and with Chanel for an exclusive innovation partnership to create a customized augmented retail experience in Chanel's boutiques!
Brands we love:
Tara Zadeh for cocktail bags, The Vampire's Wife for dresses
Special features:
Free global returns and pick-up service; newsletter members get exclusive early access to sales and new arrivals, trends, and promotions
Shop on Farfetch HERE.
2. Net-A-Porter
Being one of the pioneers of online shopping, Net-A-Porter has established a brand for itself that's synonymous to luxury shopping for the discerning crowd. Today, it continues to lead in online shopping worldwide for fashion brands that are most wanted now.
Brands we love:
Halpern for masterful sequin designs perfect for parties, and The Row for signature pieces designed by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Special features:
If you're buying gifts, orders placed from November 19 can be exchanged or returned for a refund until January 3, 2019! Gift cards are available online too!
Shop on Net-A-Porter HERE.
3. Mr. Porter
Mr. Porter, a men's style destination online, is a sister site to Net-A-Porter, and is known to be the best style source for fashionable men worldwide. Consider this the only place you need to buy your husband, boyfriend, dad, or best guy friend a present that he will surely treasure!
Brands we love:
The site's bespoke line Mr. P is our go-to for easy pieces that go seamlessly with any guy's wardrobe, and exclusive Japanese brand VISVIM for creative and cool outerwear fit for the guy who loves to travel.
Special features:
Virtual and boxed gift cards available, free returns and exchanges, and worldwide express delivery.
Shop on Mr. Porter HERE.
4. Matches Fashion
Based in London, Matches Fashion is a site that caters to the Brits' and the world's fashion needs one click at a time! The brand also has four physical stores across the city—Notting Hill, Marylebone, Wimbledon, and 5 Carlos Place, where fashion lovers can see the goods up close and personal. It houses over 450 designers, suited for the "confident global fashion customer!"
Brands we love:
Matty Bovan for eclectic, patch-worked pieces in tweed and and jersey, and Shrimps for their line of beaded bags that are so hot right now!
Special features:
Gift cards available on site; MyStylist—a complimentary shopping concierge available to all clients, 24/7; gift suggestions and wrapping services.
Shop on Matches Fashion HERE.
5. Lane Crawford
Lane Crawford is synonymous to being the best department store for luxury fashion and beauty in China and Hong Kong, and houses some of the world's outstanding brands. Their online hub was born back in 2011, and is China's omni-channel fashion retailer catering to the region's curated designer needs. It successfully merges international womenswear, menswear, shoes and accessories, jewellery, beauty, home, and lifestyle into one online hub, making it a great avenue for your holiday shopping!
Brands we love:
Bang & Olufsen for luxury appliances, Jonathan Adler for quirky home accessories
Special features:
Collection of items for exchange; personal stylists; gift wrapping in Lane Crawford's signature bronze packaging for a more personal touch; global express delivery; an experienced concierge team
Shop on Lane Crawford HERE.
6. Revolve
Fashion bloggers and influencers, as well as stylish celebrities go to Revolve for the trendiest pieces in the market today. Founded by two friends Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, Revolve now has over 1,000 employees and 700 well-loved fashion brands like BCBGMAXAZRIA and Mara Hoffman. We'd log on to the site if we were looking for a look that's current, young, and on the trendier side!
Brands we love:
For Love & Lemons for sexy minidresses fit for the LA girl, and Oribe for hard-to-find luxury hair products
Special features:
Free international shipping for orders above USD $100; 10% off for new members; a shopping app for ease of use
Shop Revolve HERE.
7. Seek the Uniq
Local favorite Seek the Uniq used to be our one-stop-shop for all things ethnic, but today, the brand has evolved into more than just that, and has been able to bring all the best fashion finds all over the world into one site loved by Filipinas and women abroad alike.
Brands we love:
Atsui for workoutwear that doubles as pieces you can wear outside the gym, and Seek the Uniq label dresses
Special features:
Shipping within Metro Manila takes 3-5 business days, outside Metro Manila 4-5 business days, and international shipping take anywhere between 5-10 business days. The site also has Bridal, Movement (fitness), and Tablescape sections for those looking outside the regular fashion finds!
Shop Seek the Uniq HERE.
8. AVA.ph
Here's another local fashion brand to love—AVA! This online home for working women on-the-go focuses on chic separates, dresses, and accessories fit for today's busy woman!
Brands we love:
Mavyn for genuine leather bags, and AVA collaboration collections with designers like Patty Ang, Vania Romoff, and Rosenthal Tee
Special features:
The site is tied to a sister site called Reloved, where you can buy and sell authentic luxury bags!
Shop on AVA.ph HERE.
9. Zalora
Considered the best online shopping spot in the country, Zalora is now home to hundreds of brands both local and foreign, and is also a great promoter of local talent via collaborations with Filipino designers. Here you get unparalleled shopping experience with thousands of styles available, safe shopping, comprehensive and personal service, and easy navigation.
Brands we love:
It Girls Solenn Heussaff, Liz Uy, Isabelle Daza, and Georgina Wilson's exclusive line with Zalora dubbed The___Edit for effortlessly chic everyday pieces, and Zalora label for all-occasion needs!
Special features:
Unlimited express shipping with no minimum spend; 30-day free returns; free delivery for purchases over P995; download the app to get 15% off; cash on delivery payment scheme
Shop on Zalora HERE.
10. The Outnet
Their tagline "Everything Reduced But The Thrill" speaks for itself—here you can get the best designer goods from older seasons minus the hefty price tags! Think of it like an online outlet where you can find the designs you love, but weren't able to buy in store! Also a part of the Net-A-Porter group, The Outnet was launched in 2009 to cater to the style-conscious shopper looking to save a few bucks!
Brands we love:
In-house brand Iris & Ink caters to women looking for forward-thinking pieces that pay homage to the classics. Think comfort and ease, perfectly matched with sleek, chic designs!
Special features:
Expect your favorite brands at almost 75% off! Exclusive collaborations with designers like Charlotte Olympia and Oscar dela Renta are also up for grabs!
Shop on The Outnet HERE.
Happy shopping everyone!
