It’s no secret; we are in the midst of an online shopping revolution! Using the web to shop for fashion is becoming a fact; a way of life. But how will the internet replace the tactile shopping experience to which so many women are addicted?

Popping up all over the place are sites that aim to assist fashionistas by allowing shoppers to try on clothes ‘virtually’. Catwalkready.com is such an online fashion help site.

It provides a platform that allows members to experiment with trends, create outfits, organise their clothes and showcase their style. Catwalk Ready members have the ability to mix and match fashion items from a range of over 175 online e-commerce stores and integrate new merchandise with clothes they already own.

The site also offers up to the minute fashion insights, a wish list facility and a virtual suitcase planner.

And here’s the best news: it’s free to register with the online fashion help site. Once signed in, members are given the space and tools to create a personal online wardrobe.

Clothes and accessories uploaded from an existing wardrobe can be mixed and matched with fashion items available online.

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Brad Pitt? Matt Damon? Michael Fassbender? Johnny Depp (my choice)? No – none of the above.

In a recent survey by UK based holiday rentals specialist Owners Direct, it was revealed that the person with which British travellers would most like to holiday is Virgin boss Richard Branson.

Sir Richard achieved a third of the votes with chef Jamie Oliver coming a close second with just over 23 per cent of the votes –(who wouldn’t want the Naked Chef as a personal caterer!?). Only 11 per cent of British holidaymakers said they wanted to holiday with George Clooney – it would seem that we’re not so shallow a people (kudos).

Other big names who made it in the top ten were Elton John, Bradley Cooper, Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie and Philiippa Middleton, who still only managed to achieve just 9% of the votes between them.

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How should a woman dress? If you are looking for elegance, style and good company, The Icon Dress Collection is a good place to start.

Premium British clothing brand Wallis has launched the dress collection that embraces the sophisticated style elegance of legendary film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Keira Knightley.

The Icon Dress Collection is designed and made in Britain, and comprises five classic silhouettes that you’ll have no trouble guessing.

So, how should a woman dress? Let’s begin with Marilyn: her white halter dress… enough said! Wallis reimagines the 50s with a near replica. The collection’s white halter dress includes a full pleated skirt and a ruched waist panel for an extra flattering effect.

Grace Kelly – American actress and princess, and über stylish. For women wanting to add some old fashioned Hollywood glamour to their wardrobe, the collection also includes a two-toned, figure-hugging cream and chocolate halter neck dress with a soft pink waist band and side tie detail.

Want to look like Elizabeth Taylor at her most sumptuous? The collection’s silk, coffee-coloured Liz-inspired dress us the ultimate cocktail frock. It’s a lace insert dress with gathers on the front panel, sewn to show off a feminine figure.

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If you’re up for a little experimentation, Nailrock.com has some seriously cool stuff! Designer nail art, eye tattoos and liners, and lip foils – the finishing touches to any look you choose, whether it’s grunge, glam or girly.

Loads of celebs, including Katy Perry, Alexa Cheung, Beyoncé and Rihanna, rock designer nail art. They last up to 7 days on nails and 8 weeks on the toes, with each at-home nail wrapping treatment taking just 15 minutes to apply.

Unlike nail polish nail wraps won’t chip or stain the nail, and are quicker to apply as no drying time is required. Designs include metallic gold, silver, dots and animal print.

But my favourite are the Eye Tattoos, which can be placed on the eye wing, eye lid or both. It takes some practice getting the placement right but the tattoos look amazing if correctly applied.

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Vintage queen Florence (and The Machine) shops at Merchant Archive Vintage, London. Which means that you should too – if vintage is your thang.

Launched in 2007 MAV boasts a massive collection of vintage paraphernalia, including menswear, furniture, homewear and even a haberdashery. Not only can you bedeck your person in vintage style but your home and man as well!

Online vintage clothes shop MAV is a trendy hub for stylists and their celebs. It also hosts fabulous new designers whose potential is encouraged and supported. In other words; if you’re an ace shopper, you can acquire some unique apparel before the masses cotton on. You can set the High Street trend rather than succumb to it!

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