Sales & Shopping
- October 12, 2008
- Shopping Roundup
Fashion Clicks
Shop fall with our ultimate list of top e-commerce fashion sites, and get amazing discounts exclusively for Refinery29 readers.
The way we see it, time is just as precious these days as your hard-earned pennies. And, being the humble purveyors of our own e-commerce site (www.refinery29shops.com), we not only set the bar HIGH for our competitors, we also know how tricky it is to create a seductive online experience—one that offers singular style musts along with a quick, painless, and ultimately fun shopping experience.
Hence, we've gathered up a hit-list of our own favorite sites. The ones we venture to when we need a new pair of Opening Ceremony shoes, a Steven Alan button-down, or a 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, especially when we're too busy posting blog entries to even leave the office. And, better still, we've hustled our readers exclusive discounts from many of our top shops, since really, saving extra cash on that amazing Zero Maria Cornejo dress is the greatest fall must-have of all.
Real Boutiques with E-Boutiques.
Anica Boutique, San Francisco

This is one of those totally perfect boutiques that sells just about everything we want from all the designers we love, including Lover, Karen Walker, and SF-based label Hengst. The online store is clean and easy to navigate, clearly identifying categories and designers. The photography is pretty sweet, too.
Fall must-have: NYC-based designer Rachel Comey's irresistible short Porch boots in the most amazing shade of caramel.
Cheap Thrill: Refinery29 readers get an exclusive 20% off all merchandise through October 31. Just enter the promotional/coupon code refinery29 at check out.
Satine, Los Angeles

Though Satine's website is a little extra girly (lotsa stars, rainbows, and pink) compared to their sleek and edgy wares, both real store and e-store are stocked with the latest and greatest from countless cool designers like Alexander Wang and Zero Maria Cornejo.
Fall must-have: Mayle's totally classic khaki trench-coat.
Kick Pleat, Austin

This little boutique that, from the outside, looks like a cute bungalow, has everything going for it, including its sweet and inviting e-commerce site. Their shoe selection is fantastic, and they're now offering a nifty service--KP Outfitting--with fully prepped total looks up for grabs (meaning top, bottom, shoes, the works all for one price).
Fall must-have: Rachel Comey's infinitely versatile leather mixed closure belt.
Cheap Thrill: Refinery29 readers get an exclusive 15% off all Kick Pleat merch through October 31. Just enter the promotional/coupon code d3825115a7 at check out.
Oak, New York City

Hands-down one of our favorite retail destinations in real life and on the web. Really, there's too much good stuff here to talk about from handbags and shoes to ever-changing men's and womenswear. Just be prepared to do some credit-card damage.
Fall must-have: Wendy Nichol's tough-chic leather pyramid bracelet…we'd like two please.
Cheap Thrill: Refinery29 readers get an exclusive 20% off all Oak merch through Friday, October 16. Just enter the promotional/coupon code refinery at check out.

Otte makes it easy to get beautiful designs in an instant at their online boutique. A great mix of familiar names and up-and-comers you've yet to discover, plus Otte offers special services such as a personal shopping and seasonal lookbooks.
Fall must-have: See by Chloe Kimono Cardigan

Zoe, based out of Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood, has been around since 1995. With more than ten years on the scene, they definitely know how to buy wearable clothing for men and women that makes a statement. See why their choices consistently land them in major fashion mags season after season.
Fall must-have: Elizabeth & James Belinda dress
Cheap Thrill: Refinery29 readers get free shipping on all purchases through October 31. Just enter the promotional/coupon code Refinery08 at check out.

This one goes out to the modern day Sally Bowles. Half tomboy, half "it" girl, this site offers everything for the daring girl on the go who's always looking to stand out.
Fall must-have: Blue Sequined Tank Dress
Cheap Thrill: Refinery29 readers get an exclusive 10% off all Pixie Market merch through October 31. Just enter the promotional/coupon code PIXIE10 at check out.
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