Top 10 fashion retail sites

• The best for travel: Style-Passport

  Whether you’re planning a staycation or a big break this summer, Style-Passport is the ultimate one-stop travel shop. Founded by fashion expert Sarah Walter, this is a first-class destination for all your holiday needs - from designer togs to toothpaste, beautiful bikinis to lip balm.

  Peacock print bikini, £176, Matthew Williamson, embroidered weekend bag, £ 74 and sarong, £54, both by Star Mela. Leather sandal, £85, Gianluca l'Artigiano del Cuoio all at www.style-passport.com

• The best for jeans: Donna Ida

  Donna Ida Thornton is a self-confessed denim addict and owner of four London boutiques. Her comprehensive website offers all the hippest labels alongside ‘How to’ videos and a denim clinic. The focus is on service and style and finding the perfect fit, whatever your shape.

  Jeans, £220, by J Brand 811 Neons and signature blouse, £235, by Equipment both at www.donnaida.com

• The best for shoes: Kat Maconie

  We’re pleased to hear that award-winning footwear designer Kat Maconie is launching an e-commerce site at the end of this month. Her signature statement heels and modern flats are popular on the catwalks at London Fashion Week and with model du jour Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

  ‘Maude’ leather flats, £190, www.katmaconie.com

• The best for luxury knits: Chinti & Parker

  Our favourite Italian cashmere sweaters come emblazoned with sassy spots, stars and stripes. You get what you pay for with Chinti & Parker’s effortlessly chic, luxury basics, created in an environmentally friendly way - definitely a case of buy now, keep forever.

  Polka dot cashmere sweater, £350, www.chintiandparker.com

• The best for menswear: Mr Porter

  Net-a-Porter’s younger brother celebrates its first birthday this month. You’ll find everything here for the stylish man about town in your life: a brilliant monthly journal, expert advice and a series of inspirational style icons – from David Bowie to the Duke of Windsor.

  Grey knit, £175 by Our Legacy, polo shirt,  £150 by Jil Sander, yellow trousers: £180 by Band of Outsiders, loafers, £175 by Grenson all at www.mrporter.com

• The best for jewellery: Stella & Dot

  The hit US accessories site - Jennifer Anniston and Leighton Meester are fans – is now available in the UK.  Set up by New York entrepreneur and mother of two, Jessica Herrin, it’s designed to help busy women sell jewellery either online, or as ‘stylists’ at gatherings known as trunk shows – ooh imagine, a sparkly Tupperware party!

  Bianca necklace, £120,  www.stelladot.co.uk

• The best for bags: Mimi Berry

  If, like us, you prefer understated style to look-at-me-labels, then accessories designer, Mimi Berry’s British-made bags are hard to beat. Elegant leather handbags, luggage and travel accessories can be found at Fenwick of Bond Street, Anthropologie and the Tate Modern – but save yourself the bother of trekking into town and buy a lovely leather bag online.

  Leather clutch purse, £60, www.mimiberry.co.uk

• The best for loungewear: Lounge Lover

  With a section for travel and the beach, Lounge Lover is the home of easy clothing, for both indoors and out. London-based, Belgian designer, Sylvie Gabriel says, ‘We like to embrace life in the most relaxed way. Our collections are designed purely for lounging, relaxing and feeling good.’ Can’t argue with that.

  Love is…Babe’ set, £175 at www.loungelover.com

• The best for European style: Hoss Intropia

  For stylish basics and special occasion dresses, check out Spanish retailer Hoss Intropia’s recently launched e-commerce site (now available in the UK, Ireland and Spain, with plans to go global in 2014). This brand’s aim is to produce fashion for women regardless of age – a sentiment we like very much.

  T-shirt, £78, pants, £177 both at www.hossintropia.com

• The best for lingerie: Fox & Rose

  Named after the two sides of a woman – the cheeky, seductive fox and the elegant demure rose – this website offers some of the best lingerie and beachwear brands around. Think Stella McCartney, Mimi Holliday and Princesse Tam Tam, and then choose a style to suit the mood.

  Lingerie from a selection by La Perla at www.foxandrose.com

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