by Kimberley Heit

Created on: February 18, 2009   Last Updated: December 25, 2011

Gone are the days when youhad to travel to Milan, or Paris to access the latest fashions. Today, the Internet brings fashion lovers around the globe a wealth of choice. There are many websites that serve up the latest trends in a timely manner.

Five of the best online shopping websites for the fashion conscious:

1. Net-a-porter

Net-a-porter is a premier online luxury retailer that sells ready to wear runway collections. The "what's new" section offers the latest high end fashions. Be prepared for expensive prices as this site stocks only the best brands for the highly fashion conscious. Brands like; Moschino, Fendi, Oscar De la Renta, Marc jacobs and many top notch designers. The cutting edge styles are offered to customers worldwide via worldwide express delivery. Customers are welcomed to ask for in depth product advice because the Fashion Advisors try everything on. For the majority of countries they pre pay the duties so there's no nasty surprises when your parcel proceeds through customs.

2. Victoria's Secret

For a more moderate price range, Victoria's Secret is a great site to try for up to date fashions. The "new arrivals" section always offers the latest fashions and the "trendsetters" section offers the current seasons styles. They ship internationally and regularly run postage offers for domestic customers. Their "sexy" category dresses and blouses are usually trend focused. If you sign up for a Victoria's Secret Angel credit card you will be eligible for incentives like vouchers and discounts. They offer a good returns policy which allows you to receive a refund on unworn merchandise up to 90 days from the purchase date.

3. Topshop

Topshop offers cutting edge style at a purse friendly price. Their shoes and denim collection are always very up to the minute and they offer a maternity range which reflects seasonal trends. In addition they baby clothes and a tall or petite section. They regularly stock collaborations collections that sell out in no time like the Kate Moss collection. If you are a student you qualify for a 10% discount and UK customers can receive freed delivery if they spend over 100 pounds. International shipping is offered at reasonable rates. They have a friendly returns policy if you aren't happy (as long as the item is in saleable condition) with purchases able to be returned to UK stores.

4. Shopbop

Shopbop often stocks many exclusive fashion releases. They have a shop by trend category which is perfect for the fashion conscious

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