Shopping the Net

Sceptics thought it wouldn't be a success, but shopping the internet for fashion has become a new way to purchase our clothes. For those who are glued to their corporate desks 60 plus hours a week and have no time to shop, let alone to follow trends, online shopping has allowed them to search the web for that perfect cocktail dress, pay for it online, and have it delivered to their office two hours later. All in time for that evening bash.

The most fashionable of web shops is net-a-porter.com who's online boutique stocks everything from Marni to Marc Jacobs. Whoever thought cutting-edge fashion could be found on the net? Nathalie Massenet, the company director, says it has become a way for busy women around the world to stay fashionable in their hectic lives. The anonymity of purchasing online has given them a high profile client list ranging from royalty to Hollywood actresses.

Another great shopping site is highstreetnet.co.uk, where you can find all the leading highstreet shops that currently offer online purchasing. Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Marks & Spencer, to name a few, all have online shops ready to be browsed for your next purchase. Make certain you have a secure browser when you are asked for your credit card details, as credit card fraud has not been eliminated.

For discount designer clothes, surf to www.yoox.com. This site offers past seasons designer collections for men and women at bargain prices.

And, if it is retail therapy you need, switch off your new flat screen computer which you purchased from macwarehouse.com and head straight to the shops. Sometimes seeing the clothes is half the fun.