Online Catalogues: Oli and La Redoute
Nov 20, 2008 fashion
Inspired by This Mornings fashion feature, I though I’d write a quick post about online catalogue buying. In the current financial market, buying from online catalogues is a great option, firstly because you can pay off your purchase over a number of weeks (however, I’ve never done this and so know v.little about the interest you might be paying on the goods) and with none of the expensive overheads involved with having shop premises’, prices tend to be cheaper than the high street. Of course, there’s usually a delivery charge, but at the moment, most catalogues are either forgoing the charge or offering free delivery with first order.
The best catalogue for party wear is undoubtedly Oli, a catalogue that first came to my attention last year after seeing a fashion shoot with HollyWilloughby (who’s the face of the brand) sporting beautiful dresses that enhanced womanly curves, rather than the widespread trend of trying to hide them! Since then, I’ve bought regularly from the site and am always impressed by the quality of the goods and value for money. Oli has a very modern approach towards catalogue sales – the site looks straight from the pages of a fashion magazine, there’s even an ‘editors letter’ much like a blog, alerting browsers to ‘what’s hot’ and selling out fast. Oli have also created excellent fusion lines with Jodi Kidd, Jasper Garvida and fashionista’s favourite, PPQ. I’m hoping Santa will bring me the PPQ cardigan with contrast trim – its darling!
La Redoute is a catalogue I’ve adored for many years – I believe it is responsible for my obsession with the Parisians chic and effortless style, as my Mum bought my first La Redoute purchase many years ago – I was twelve and it was an Aztec patterned belted cardi (currently very on-trend!) and I remember being taunted by a girl called Isobel for my ‘weird’ sense of style! Apologies for the digression, but I am so glad that I ignored her jibes, because La Redoute purchases are the foundation of my capsule wardrobe! The cut of the clothes are beautiful and their elegant designs are timeless. Like Oli, the pieces at La Redoute are unbeatable.
If you’re struggling to find on-trend and enduringly stylish outfits at reasonable prices, I suggest you take a look at these two online catalogues – I highly recommend them!
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