Best online buys
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Model wearing pink and kissing the screen of her laptop
No need to trawl the high street on a busy Saturday afternoon when you can save time and energy by shopping in the comfort of your own home. And to make life even easier, check out our online fashion guide to some of the best websites around. Now all you have to do is sit back, click and wait for your order to arrive.
Stormy weather
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Woman wearing Boden mac with union flag umbrella
We think you\'ll find this colourful mac from Boden is the best way to deal with the quintessentially English weather. Come rain or shine you\'ll be wanting to wear this vibrant coat all spring.
Belted cotton coat, £79, 8-20, Boden www.boden.co.uk
She\'s a star
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Woman leaning against wall wearing star print top and jeans
Bag a bargain or splurge on designer merchandise at the fabulously fashionable asos.com. From Antik Batik to YSL, the revamped website will guarantee you look the business.
Star print shirt, £28 and jeans, £28, both 6-18, www.asos.com
Grown-up glamour
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Woman wearing white blazer and trousers with t shirt
Want to wear stretch fabrics without looking like a frumpster? Simple. Check out Homebody for a superb selection of easy-to-wear separates and slinky dresses. Bookmark their web address today!
Stretch blazer, £160, slash neck 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, £65 both 8-18, Homebody www.homebodylondon.co.uk
Starsailor
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Lily Cole wearing M&S printed blouse and sailor trousers
After reading the M&S five-year eco plan (Plan A) Lily Cole signed up as the face of Limited Collection. Now that\'s beautiful and ethical. And the website\'s not bad either!
Printed blouse, £35 and sailor trousers, £35 both 6-18, Marks & Spencer www.marksandspencer.com
Labels of love
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Outfit on mannakin of J&M Davidson coat, Marysia bag and Betty Jackson shoes
Feel like splashing out? Then we have found the perfect website, my-wardrobe.com is a one-stop shop of carefully chosen designer must-haves, like this gorgeous knit coat from hip boutique J & M Davidson.
Double breasted knit coat, £311, J&M Davidson, leather Marysia tote bag, £560, by Botkier and Kung Fu shoes, £216 by Betty Jackson all www.my-wardrobe.com
Simple style
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Flat patent beige coloured mary jane pumps by Topshop
We bring good news, readers. Firstly, these cute Mary Janes mean you don\'t have to buy into the peep toe shooboots trend and secondly, they\'re available at Topshop online.
Patent Mary Jane ballerina, £25, 36-42,Topshop www.topshop.com
Dressing up
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Jaeger floral dress
Another season, another gorgeous floral dress from Jaeger.
Petal print dress with wooden ball buttons, £250, 6-16, Jaeger www.jaeger.co.uk
Ray of sunshine
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Yasmin le Bon wearing mustard knit top, belt and black knickers
Ruffles and frills are hot news for spring/summer and the grown-up way to wear the romantic look is to stick to a simple top with just a little neck detail. And er, we know Yasmin has got great legs but you may want to add a pair of neat black Capri pants!
Mustard ruffle top, £45 and patent belt, £12 both Untold at House of Fraser. Black briefs, £10, Linea at House of Fraser www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Easy pieces
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Model wearing white and floral print cotton frill top
Oh, just how many favourite websites can a fashion editor have? Answers on a postcard please...
Blossom frill front top, £59.95, 6-16, Saltwater www.saltwater.net
A little bit of toast
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Model wearing cotton tunic, jeans and pumps
We love the pared-down simplicity of the Toast collection. No fickle fads or impractical trends, just timeless, quality clothes that\'ll last more than one season. Now can\'t say fairer than that.
Cotton Madras tunic, £75, indigo jeans, £85 both 8-18, and canvas ballet pumps, £25, 37-42, all Toast www.toast.co.uk
This is not a plastic bag
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Embroidered ethical bag by Nahui Ollin
Hooray! One of our favourite websites has been short-listed for an Observer Ethical Award 2008. Adili believe that ‘fashion can be both stylish and made in an ethical and just way\' - one quick look at this beautiful bag and we\'re sure you\'ll agree
Tamarind tote bag (hand-embroidered pre-washed organic canvas with leather strap), £120, Nahui Ollin at www.adili.com
Stick to neutral
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Model wearing grey grandad style sweater and white linen trousers
Have we told you how much we love La Redoute? The super-chic website is a virtual smorgasbord of affordable fashion that\'s oh-so-easy on your credit card.
Grandad style cotton sweater, £19, 6/8 - 22/24 La Redoute www.laredoute.co.uk
Back to basics
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Model wearing Chantelle at Figleaves nude colour bra and knickers
No more embarrassing moments in overcrowded changing rooms, simply visit the fabulous website figleaves.com and all your lingerie and swimwear needs will be delivered to your door.
New Essensia t-shirt bra, £32, 32A-38B, and brief £14, XS-XXL both Chantelle at Figleaves www.figleaves.com
Ibiza chic
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18ct gold chain with shell disc pendant with turquoise and blue topaz by Astley Clarke
With the seventies revival in full swing it\'s time to splash out on a rather tasteful gold pendant from jewellery specialists Astley Clarke. Perfect with a simple white tunic and a glowing tan.
18ct gold chain with shell disc pendant with turquoise and blue topaz, £175, Missoma at www.AstleyClarke.com
Leg it
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Superfine City wide leg jeans
And talking of seventies chic, we\'re pleased to see the back of skinny jeans, and welcome a more flattering wider leg shape. If you\'re looking for a new pair of strides, top denim website ilovejeans.com is a good place to start. Our favourite pair - Superfine by name, super fine by nature - are guaranteed to make legs look longer and leaner.
City wide leg jeans, £150, by Superfine at www.ilovejeans.com