Whether you be freaky, goth geeky, candy raver or hootchie fashion victim... get ready to surf your way to shopping heaven online.
Online shopping can be very rewarding, if you get the facts. And the selection is plotz-worthy!
A solid starting point is the Cosmo Virtual Makeover. Well, now Cosmo has come up with another CD which, of course, you absolutely need to have, the Cosmo Virtual Fashion Makeover. Okay, need doesn't have much to do with these programs, but they're a fun way to play with your look without getting out of your chair, or, g-d forbid, away from your computer monitor! If you need to pinch pennies like I do, check out this FREE online makeover at virtual catwalk might provide some couture inspiration, so you can find out that patent leather and feathers are - yes - IN.
Glitterglam dolls, even if you pare down your shopping list to the bare essentials, remember, a princess needs a crown. There's a great selection of . And if you don't already have Tuff-Scentence's scented topcoat for your nails, totally go there.
For gorgeous vintage, I love Trashy Diva, where they have different departments for vintage, bordello, oriental, corsets, vintage music, and my personal favorite, their Trashy Diva t-shirt. Or waltz over to Victorian Elegance for some great ideas, but it's not cheap!
To find a the sleekest and sexiest looks in one place, Bebe has lacquered leather, sequins and animal prints which are, like, really kul. Also, expect to see some horrid 80s fashion trends resurface due to the Charlie's Angels blockbuster. Oh, Lord. Jumpsuits. Don't blow $80 on a nineties version; do a little research and pick a genuine original at Goodwill's online auction. Smell like the seventies with a splash of Charlie (now available in three flavors!) or Love's Baby Soft, and bone up on the 70s trends at Robinsweb.
The ubiquitous hosiery issue is bravely offered at Fashion Icon's web site. And though I personally would shop for shoes in person, Shoeworld has lists of resources for online shoe shopping, plus a cool-looking web site with topics from heel appeal to personally addressed fashion dilemmas.
For the ultimate in online goth chic, Religious Sex has an online boutique of amazing fantasy clothes. Takes forever to download, but it's worth the wait. Hold your head high and glare! To paraphrase Jonathan Richman's Vampire Girl, "It's not the mascara...It's not the tight dress...It's the look in the eyes gonna scare you to death." Inspire fear with a scary scent like Candies new black pepper/sandalwood scent.
Finally, if you're heading out to a rave or festival, you don't need a special outfit when body art options are so widely available! Tattoofun is a great place to start. They'll even create a custom temporary tattoo at your request. Raunharman has a huge selection of crystal tattoos and body jewelry. And if you're up to the task, Medea-artool has info on how to do your own airbrushed body art.
So carry on, shop like a diva, smell like a star, and have fun.
Love,
Stinky Diva