Of course we are complete advocates of shopping locally, but what’s a girl to do when it’s midnight or she’s trapped within the confines of a cubicle and she has a burning desire to buy a new (insert your favorite item here)? The answer is to shop online. Amassed here for your convenience is a list of fabulous websites that are guaranteed to quell even the worst case of shopoholicism in no time flat. We’re obsessed with shopping online.
swirl.com
Designer duds at a deep discount.
stripedesigngroup.com
One of our favorite clothing and home accoutrements stores in Santa Cruz. Everything on their website or Facebook can be shipped to you.
madebylex.com
Santa Cruz’s own fashion designer/stylist/photographer, Alexis Meschi, sells her wares and blogs daily. Inspirational fashion.
etsy.com/shop/nualaleather
Leather accessories by Nuala (Terry McInerney), whose work was recently featured in the GT Fashion Issue.
blankversejewelry.com
Join the ranks of magazines, celebrities, and stylists going gaga over the work of these local jewelry designers.
dailycandy.com
Daily fashion and beauty tips, tricks and secrets specific to the major metropolitan city nearest you.
renegadehandmade.com
House wares, clothing and jewelry, oh my!
jansdotter.com
Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter (who once attended Cabrillo College) sells an array of purses, stationary, and more.
anthropologie.com
The whimsically gorgeous designs found on this clothing and home accessories website will have you drooling over your keyboard.
kaightshop.com
A haven for eco-friendly clothing and accessories.
raredevice.net
A modern aesthetic distinguishes the unconventional artwork found on this San Francisco based website.
porridgeclothing.com
Channel your inner flower child in retro dresses and tops.
lulus.com
Scores of adorable dresses at miniscule prices.
bodenusa.com
Lively prints, flattering shapes and reasonable prices.
zappos.com
Otherwise known as the shoe Mecca.
katherinehooker.com
Elegant outerwear.
jigsaw-online.com
Chic jackets, feminine blouses and a smattering of must-have accessories.
miguelina.com
Candy colored hues, sultry silhouettes and a beachside lifestyle.
