The Best Online Boutiques

With such a busy daily schedule, it's nearly impossible to pay frequent visits to malls and neighboring boutiques for the latest trends and greatest sales. Luckily, current technology allows us to sort through current collections, browse for specific items, receive expert fashion advice and suggestions from top editors and stylists and even enter coupon codes for extra savings while having your items delivered straight to your home. Welcome to the world of online shopping, and once you've shopped here, you'll rarely want to shop anywhere else. For those unfamiliar to this territory, let's take a look at a some of the best online shops for current trends and virtual saving secrets.

Asos.com: This online boutique is a UK import bringing unique pieces at affordable prices. Targeted mostly for younger women between the ages of 16 to 34, the assortment of buys features a vast selection of big name brands as well as private label items. With frequent sales, you can often catch fashionable pieces at up to 70% off. Perhaps it's most desirable option is its reference to outfits seen similar or in style to those worn by fashion forward celebrities. (Hence, the site's name ASOS.com which stands for As Seen On Screen). Asos.com offers everything from apparel to swimwear to accessories, and if you live in the UK, you can enjoy free shipping and returns on all orders.

Shopbop.com: Shopbop offers the most coveted known brands from A to Z, from Alexander Wang to Zimmerman, here you can search its extensive list of brands in the designer index. The site provides fashion resources like lookbooks to editor picks to help you choose the most sought out fashion pieces. You can create a wishlist or personalize a My Designers page that allows you to quickly sort through your desired designer's current collection. Sales range from 30, 50 and up to 70% off with occasional coupon codes mailed out if you provide you email address. Shop with confidence as all items are shipped worldwide, for free, and will except free return shipping should something not fit.

DJ Premium.com: DJ Premium caters to both women and men, providing top brands in apparel, shoes and accessories. Coupon codes are often available for additional savings on new or sale items. Popular brands include, Diesel, L.A.M.B, True Religion and William Rast. Best of all, you can create a wish list and be notified via email when certain coveted items on your list have dropped in price.