Top 6 Fashion Inspiration Sites

fashion_blogs.jpgPicking out an outfit is easy but making it look effortless and chic not only requires good taste but a bit of courage. With the rise of technology and the Internet, we can now see stylish looks from all around the world from people who dared to be different. Today we’ve rounded up six sites that will navigate you through the latest trends and show you outfits that will inspire you to find your most stylish self. So whether you prefer classic styles or more trendy ones, you’ll feel confident in whatever you’re wearing.

1. The Sartorialist

Arguably the most popular street style fashion blog, The Sartorialist was started back in 2005 by Scott Schuman, a former director of men’s fashion at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Schuman is credited with pioneering fashion photography in blog form with his ability to show how real-life people with great taste look around the world. He’s since gone on to publish a book by the same name of his blog and was featured in Intels’s Visual Life series as he explained how technology played a pivotal role in bringing his passion for fashion and photography to life. Schuman takes photos of stylish people in several different locations, including Paris and Milan. Come here to see gorgeously shot fashion photography found right on the street.

Tip: To get to know Scott Schuman, watch Intel’s Visual Life – The Sartorialist. It will give you more insight into his creative process.



2. Refinery29

Refinery29 is the ideal site for those who love being on the cusp of breaking fashion news. It’s a fashion, beauty and shopping site that offers deals, trends and sneak peeks of the latest collections. With a corporate office in New York, this site rises above the rest because it focuses on finding up-to-the minute insider reports from emerging and established fashion designers. Not only that, Refinery29 is also known for providing great tips on everything from what to wear to the holiday dinner party to how to incorporate styling looks from a J.Crew catalog.

Tip: If you currently live in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco or Washington D.C., make sure to check out their city specific editions to find local deals and news related to your area. You can also sign up for their free daily newsletter to get your fashion info sent directly to your inbox.



3. Who What Wear

From celebrity fashion and runway trends to shopping suggestions from fashion experts, Who What Wear (WWW) has you covered. Started in 2006 in Los Angeles by two former ELLE magazine editors, this site has a great mix of both street style and runway. If you’re interested in checking out the latest trends, they have the “trend report” where they’ll tell how you to easily wear certain styles, including shirtdresses or plaid pieces, without looking like a fashion faux pas. This site also picks out “the girl of the month” and then showcases a selection of products that reflects her impeccable taste.

Tip: If you prefer a simple blog layout over the look of a fashion magazine, check out Who What Wear’s blog. Curated by WWW editors, the blog shows of celebrity and runway style in a less formal way. It’s also a quick way to get your fashion fix.

Alice Yoo
Alice Yoo
Alice Yoo is the founder and editor in chief of My Modern Metropolis, a place where trendspotters and art enthusiasts come to connect over creative ideas. After graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Economics, Alice received her MBA, worked in advertising for MTV and Outdoor Channel and then started My Modern Met in 2008. With over 2.5 million page views per month, My Modern Met has become an art, culture and lifestyle destination for the modern man and woman.

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