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Monday, February 28, 2005
Spring Vera Bradley Microfiber
Finally! Vera Bradley updates the microfiber collection and brings this sleek padded line into the spring! Now you can enjoy the exquisite casual styling in new shades: turquoise and key lime. The spring handbags maintain the elite line's modern silhouettes. Splashed with color, these Vera Bradleys are popping!
BCBG Pink Party Dresses
A selection of several sophisticated garden party dresses by BCBG. All flowing and pretty, and all in shades of cotton candy pink! Try the tie-dye or ombre if you're adventurous. Mouthwatering lovely!
MAC Lipglass in Clear
Stock up on MAC's best performing glosswear! Makeup artists don't kid around when they say this stuff keeps color on better than any other finishing gloss. But it also works as a standalone when your lips need shine and plumping! Need a couple tubes? Check out the deals on Ebay!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Firoma Shell Jewelry
Going to the beach soon? Even if you're not, get some stylish island jewelry to pick yourself up! Firoma Shell Jewelry has glorious styles of handmade shell, bead, and silver trinkets to decorate your laidback and formal outfits. Pay particular attention to the array of dangly earrings and beaded bracelets. Most thoughtfully, Firoma Shell Jewelry starts most prices at $0.01 with low shipping. Since you won't break the bank, you won't feel guilty picking up a couple more pieces to complete your ensemble!
Layered Tees by C&C California
C&C California. What other possible phrase is there to describe the perfect colored tees? A new favorite this season will be the scoop back short sleeve tee paired over the criss cross tank. I love this alternative take on sexy; when cleavage won't do (or you don't have much), why not sport some well toned back muscles for a change? PS - Most C&C stuff on Ebay is at half price or lower to start!
Ezra Fitch Denim and Fur Jacket
Still stuck in the cold? Get your last minute outerwear fix with this adorable denim jacket by Ezra Fitch. Fluffy fur collar keeps your neck toasty while superb denim crafting keeps you stylish. The details on this piece are clever--distressing creases at elbow bends and hips, thoughtful top and bottom zipper pulls, and delicious dark rinse. All this because Ezra Fitch is the better designed (and of course pricier and more mature) live-in cousin of Abercrombie. (Retail is $130, but prices on Ebay start at $30!)
Saturday, February 26, 2005
True Religion Joey Jeans
The absolute hottest jeans in Hollywood right now! Made famous by Jessica Simpson and loved by everyone (even non-blondes) since. Instantly recognizable with extreme destroyage down front thigh, triangle pocket, and twisted seams down the back. And starting prices at less than a hundred bucks on Ebay (retail is $200 or so)!
Stella McCartney Olive Tube Top
Gorgeous olive color looks exotic on pale and dark skintones! The best thing about this design by Stella McCartney is the strategically placed sheer midsection in the stomach area and darker panels in the chest area (for coverage of course!) and hip section (for slimming, so genius!). Oh, PS! Stella McCartney has designed a gorgeous line of Adidas activewear that is coming out quite soon (may already be out in some areas). I'll get some of that linked as soon as I can find it!
James Perse Off Shoulder Top
Delicious green stretch by James Perse, the new tee king! Can't wait to bare your shoulders for summer, well get started! The off the shoulder style is a great way to be wearing a strapless/sleeveless/short sleeve tank all at the same time! If you're not so into green lately, then check out the black or berry purple versions! The perfect compliment to your favorite jeans when nothing else seems to suffice.
Adidas Originals Track Jackets
I adore the Adidas Originals track suits that Wes Andersen always has in his thoughtfully costumed movies (think Life Aquatic and Royal Tenenbaums). Everyone looks so functional and fun traipsing about in the striped ensembles. Now get your own Adidas jackets for great prices (bids start at 1/3 of retail price!) in the slim, tight-fitting Adidas Supergirl style. Black/white, white/baby blue, pink/brown, and black/hot pink available!
Thursday, February 24, 2005
American Apparel Yoga Pants
Like those popular workout pants by HardTail, these American Apparel versions are so comfy and cute. (They definitely came before the HardTails!) I have a pair in grey and am going to stock up on a couple more colors. Great fitted shape and nice bootcut leg. Super long for lean girls. (And they have just the right amount of cuffing at the top to make butts look more shapely!) This link is for a supplier who lets you choose the color and style at a reduced price. To check out the options see the American Apparel site.
Banana Republic Botanical Clutch
Recently seen in Banana Republic stores and now reduced for your enjoyment! These lovely silk 'n clasp clutches come in a fuschia tonal pattern and aquamarine tonal pattern. Excellent for lavish night ensembles! PS - Banana Republic is hands down the best source for a great number of gorgeous clutches at affordable prices. (The spring clutch collection is breathtaking!)
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Butterfly Tunic Tee by OK47
OK47 is a raging hot boutique brand with lots of Japan/computer style graphic prints. If it's your first experience with OK47, try these screened tunic tees with cat like cap sleeves. There are two to choose from (a purple and a baby blue), so which is more delicious?
Luichiny Platform Wedges
Pink, green, & yellow! Adorable basic wedge platforms with a razzle dazzle tropical insole. Mmm, I'm imagining them with a crisp white skirt and I'm-on-a-vacation draped top! So you've got your shoes, but when is that vacation again?!
MAC Eyeshadow in Plum
One of MAC's newest colors for spring! Crisp, pert, pretty... plum! A few swipes of this adds cool radiance to both light and dark skintones. Even better, you can be sure it's quality: MAC shadow has vibrant color intensity and marathon staying power.
Ombre Malibu Top by Laundry
Like pure streaming water! This top is draped in that gorgeous Foley + Corinna malibu top style. (The original by F + C actually looks drab in comparison to this Laundry version.) The spectacular electric blues and aquas in this piece are stunning -- simply gorgeous on all skin tones. I can't stop drooling over these stunning colors! Best of all the thoughtful shape and line will dress up almost any bottom and still keep it tropical cool.
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Green Clubbing Top by Killah
Absolutely zany green clubbing sweatshirt top by Killah (funkier sister of Miss Sixty). My god, I think graphic design exploded on this shirt! I couldn't resist spreading the dirt on this: low back ties so cutely, screenprinted with absurdly flashy colors, and Japan style to boot. Demands well fitted jeans and shiny black stilettos! Please, please, please find it a trendy new home!
Brazilian Chandelier Earrings
I bought a pair of these in the Caribbean last year and when I returned to the States, everyone wanted to know where I bought them. The dangly beaded earrings clink and shine like jewels, attracting lots of fun comments and questions. Most of the earrings are hand made of metal wire, reflecting plates, wood bits, and various glass and beads. So fetching as matching adornments to lacy camis and this season's boho inspired tops!
Monday, February 21, 2005
Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag
Who doesn't want one? (No one!) Who doesn't have one? (Um, you, me, everyone...most people who have normal budgets, etc.) Well screw the couple thousand dollar price tag and mete out less than a grand instead. Oh, and get your Balenciaga in some form of teal or bluey green, because as a hipper chick than me recently squawked to the fashion hordes, "aqua is massive this year." (PS - The fakes are lookin' not so shabby, because even cheap authentics are still, well, far from cheap...)
Sexy Handmade Crochet Bikinis
Spring Break will soon be upon us! And if it isn't, we've still got many fantasies to fulfill, right? Well get a load of the impeccable crafting of these exotic Brazilian style bikinis. I definitely saw Naomi Campbell sporting an almost identical brown crochet bikini in Maxim once. Totally scoop one of your own up--they're handmade and incredibly gorgeous. No worries about figure flaws...who's gonna notice when you're wearing a work of art? Kidding, totally. But the bikinis are cuss-worthy hot.
Gola Sporty Bag
Cue the next athletic brand trend. These sporty things go in and out of style (remember the ups and downs of Fila, Reebok, and Asics?), and unlike Adidas Originals, I doubt this one is here to stay. But it sure is fun to dabble in the trend. Gola isn't all that popular yet, and it's hecka cheap on Ebay right now, but just you wait. The stuff's gonna be flying (especially since I just saw it being advertised at Urban Outfitters, aaaahhh!). So as they say in Brazil--"GOAL!" or maybe just Gola?
Sunday, February 20, 2005
French Sole Ballet Flats
Aaaaaand pirouette! Aaaaand arabesque! Want to continue those ballet lessons onto the street? French Sole ballet flats have been tiptoeing on the likes of Kate Moss (and also a very stylish ballerina friend of mine) so cutely with jeans and billowy skirts. Here's a selection of some random patterns and prints. I personally adore the rosebuds! Checkout the French Sole website for more info on why these slippers are the perfect definition of dainty.
Hudson Jeans w/ Triangle Pockets
Somehow triangle pockets and the destroyed look are fighting for supremacy in the jeans gotta-have-it game. Mix those two together and you get the delicious Hudson jeans (notorious for the Union Jack type emblem on their back pockets). Get 'em roarin cheap on Ebay, where else?!
Saturday, February 19, 2005
So Low Terry Zip Hoodies
Juicy Couture may be the end-all be-all of the terry/velour sweatsuit, but what about areas where Juicy fails? I like these zip-ups by So Low, which have fun, slightly bell-shaped sleeves for that sexy "my sleeves are a bit too long and cozy for me" look! Plus the colors are slightly different so you can be unique, and still completely rockin the designer style. (PS - their logo is a thong, how hot is that?)
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Ebay Treasure Hunt
Enough said. I'll be busy all week attacking this game! The trick to this is figuring out whether the clue is going to be 1 degree of association or more than 1 (say 2, 3, or 4) away from the answer. So for the clue "a president, a place, a car" the listing specifically stated "Lincoln towncar." It could have gone further and said "pirelli tires" or "car wax" or something a few associations later. The problem is predicting how difficult Ebay is trying to make a particular clue and then guide your searching with that. I could spend several minutes looking for Lincoln towncar or I could spend several minutes looking for things closely or not so closely related to Lincoln towncar. There is no "right" answer, just an answer that Ebay enjoys providing associative connections to. In that sense, it's such a game of chance really. Not all that much intellect involved, not as much as it previously seemed anyhow.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Khussa Beaded Flats
Forget settling for the McDonald's quality version from Urban Outfitters, you can steal real Khussa flats from a few purveyors of the authentics themselves on Ebay. There are rainbow spectrums of the sequined and beaded leather flats available: lilac, peach, gold, teal, red, and emerald in geometric or organic patterns--it goes on and on with deliciousness. Just beware of the UK sizing so you can convert to your sizing before you bid. Mmm lavender Cinderella shoes! Perfect for embellishing destroyed jeans!
Pink Chanel Sweatband
Well, just in case you (or many of your friends pooled together) have a couple hundred bucks to blow on a sweatband, then Chanel has just the thing for you! (I'd be afraid to sweat not to mention make extra black coffee or use graphite pencils wearing this.) Please note this link is for drooling only! I'll do my best to find you a cheaper substitute soon.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Camo Print ROOS Sneakers
ROOS (the Kanga- variety) have been taking boutique sneaker shops by storm with their bright colored retro designs, and now, with their ridiculously low clearance prices! But did you know they come in camo colors? (Glittery camouflage patterned satin?) I have purchased two pairs of ROOS and each time sorted through the available varieties to find the best color combos. Now, I can't believe I twice missed out on the most amazing version--camouflage ROOS!
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Trunk LTD Track Jacket
Green + track jacket + Jessica Simpson = ridiculously hot Bruce Springsteen tribute item by Trunk LTD. You want it. You need it. You are foaming at the mouth at the thought of it.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Bakelite Bangle
I've always liked that "tribal" or "primitive" look to fashion. But I also grapple with needing to be made of "new materials." I'm a sucker for all things metallic, shiny, and clearly patterned by a machine. Bakelite seems like the solution to that: this bakelite bangle is intricately carved like wood, only it's plastic...
Pink Duct Tape
If you've been dying to make those duct tape bags and wallets, pink duct tape is an excellent, popping color choice. I bought a roll of this, and though I haven't actually used it yet, it sure promises fun times. (I was inspired by this lovely little tote by Vanessa Jean, made completely out of the sweet pink stuff. Her stuff is gorgeous, non-stick, waterproof, and perfect for conversation. Seriously, it's similar to that whole found-materials seatbelt bag craze.) I can't seem to find lavender duct tape though, anyone know where I can get some?
Monday, February 07, 2005
A How-To for Shopping Ebay!
You've made it far enough online to know about Ebay and perhaps to surf Ebay (and its array of delicious items). But you haven't made that leap yet. Don't fret, Pinktags is here to show you the easiest, simplest way to stop that drool and get designer items--the cheap and the rare!
The Easiest Part! Signing Up for Ebay
Before you can have all of the trendy action you see in Ebay listings, you need an Ebay account!
Sign Up for Ebay!
On the registration page, fill in the appropriate information related to your name, address, and email. (You can edit after registration, so no worries!) Read the Ebay agreement and accept to sign up. Then pick a UserID (other Ebay users will see this) and a secure password. Some users may be asked to provide additional info, but this should put you well on the path to being a new user!
Congratulations! You are no longer "that chick who's not on Ebay." You're hip, you're with it, you're shopping online! Now on to the fun part...finding that delicious stuff you've heard Ebay is full of!
Filling Your Shopping Bags with Ebay Delights
This section is arranged into 3 phases: Find Stuff, Get the Facts, and Bid for Glory!
1. Find Stuff
There are two ways to find listings on Ebay!
Remember, Ebay is not your average our-stock-only-changes-once-a-season store. Ebay is constantly adding new items! So if you searched for your favorite Pumas last week, don't forget to search again this week! They just might be there. You can also save your favorite searches and repeat them whenever you want by telling MyEbay what your favorites are.
Those are the basics on search, you can explore the Ebay interface and searchword usage guides to get the most specific results.
2. Get the Facts
So you've found the listing you want. I mean, who can refuse those amazing Pumas you searched for in the above step? Now you want to know more about them to see if they're really you. First scan the listing's quick info:
If it's the right item for the right price, click the listing title to be taken to the full auction description page. This is where the juicy details get exposed!
The top portion gives you all the pricing and time information you'll need, as well as seller reputation and contact info. Examine all these and make sure they are okay (see this guide for more detailed steps on doing this). Next, scroll down and look at the item. Wow! Those are hot Pumas, you say! Read the seller's description of the item and go ga-ga at the photos. Still look good? Then scroll all the way down to the bottom to see the shipping info--carrier, cost, timing. If you're all set, then you can place your bid!
3. Bid for Glory
Ebay has 2 major purchase options: bidding and "Buy It Now." They are each exactly what they sound like:
Bidding = competing with others to suggest the highest price for the item
Buy It Now = being the first to purchase the item at a set price
(A seller may also accept an opening bid or a Buy It Now offer. In this case, the item is sold when the first Buy It Now is placed. If the item is bid upon, then the BIN option disappears and bidding continues as normal until the end of the auction.)
When bidding, just keep a couple things in mind and you'll be all right. Never bid more than you can pay. Never bid more than you currently have in your payment source (PayPal balance, credit card limit, checking account, or wherever else you're paying from.) Never bid more than you want to pay! Bid at the end if you'll be awake and at the computer when the auction ends. Bid when you first see the listing if you won't be around for the auction end and if you know exactly how much your maximum desirable payment is. (Ebay automatically bids for you in small increments up to your maximum bid if other people begin bidding on the item. You will win the auction unless someone places a bid above your maximum. In that case, you'll hope you can return at the end of the auction to place a higher bid.) Sometimes this is called sniping. You can get tons more info on bidding practices and techniques elsewhere on the web!
Now that you've won an item, it's time to pay! Why the exclamation mark? Well, because PayPal is exciting!
Most sellers accept PayPal, that amazing invention of secure online transaction. While some sellers may also accept checks, money orders, and sketchy modes of online payment, you should stick with PayPal auctions at the beginning. It's simplest this way!
To keep yourself from being tempted by items that don't accept PayPal, you can filter your Ebay auctions. Click on the "Customize Display" link next to the "Sort by" menu just above the listings. You will see two boxes; make sure that PayPal is listed in the righthand box that says "Columns to Display." (If it's not, highlight PayPal on the left, click the rightward arrow, and voila it's in the display box!)
Make sure you sign up for PayPal. The details of this you can discover on the PayPal help pages. Once you've got your account, however, you are free to make instant payments online for your Ebay auctions. The way to get positive feedback and fast shipping is to pay instantly for your Ebay items as soon as they are won. You can do this by making sure you have your credit card ready to make purchases or by having an available balance in your PayPal account (usually transferred there earlier from your checking account). PayPal records all of your transactions with detailed documentation so you can feel confident about your purchasing.
Hooray! Now you're all set with PayPal! Best of luck with the rest of your Ebay endeavors. Be sure to return to PinkTags often for yummy deals on what's hot on Ebay. We do all of that time consuming searching for you!
