Sunday is meant to be my 'homework' day, but always turns into the big 'check every website/blog/seller' day. Each week I go through my favourite sellers to see what's new in the eBay world.
I've read countless interviews promoting Sophie Ellis-Bextor's comeback, which all highlight her love of eBay. I think there's a big difference between how she represents the sight, and how 'normal' people use it. It seems she can use eBay as an inspiration to find random things to spend her fortune on. Where as the general, poor public are all looking for an eclectic bargain. I do think S.E.B has a beautiful flawless signature look, and it made me think how you could be last-minute outbidding celebrities or fashion figures and you'd never know it. Are they the people that bid ridiculous amounts for the average charity shop find.
The vintage paraded in cute photos are usually found at jumble sales, charities and car boots. I know that vintage shops ship clothes from countries like Poland and Russia, who, through war and famine, had to recycle clothes and were not exposed to westernised fashion. As I'm a seller I know all the tricks used to display an item. I honestly only sell nice things, as my sister will refuse to model a moth-eaten rag, and mainly because I find amazing gems that, if they don't fit me/aren't my style, I want someone else to enjoy!
I mostly buy eBay vintage from America, as British vintage is pricey and there's less choice. These are my ULTIMATE favourite sellers, as I have over 100 favs already (an expensive habit!)
The Big Guns:
Boho, cheveron styles specialising in the super cute goodies. The layout and logos are darling.
Amazingly desirable dresses, always beautifully coloured and modelled
Super Retro:
I LOVE this shop! I think the owner is the perfect model for retro, mod jumpers and dresses that are each loved and original.
The ultimate store for sceneter clothes and 80's retro glam
Kitschy unique, celeb inspired vintage modeled with amazing detail. I love that rather than the predictable vintage there are one of a kind materials and shapes that you couldn't find anywhere.
Crazy Cute:
Perfectly modelled sweet dresses and coats for teeny retro glamour girls.
Another absolute fav, mainly because the layout it the cutest ever.
Babydoll mania!
You can't actually get any prettier.
*sob* This has been a painful post. I need to find a millionnaire to marry. FAST!
wow i love your blog and the clothes on this post are great! want to swap links?
x x x
Posted by: Siobhan | February 26, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Oooo, love these sellers, especially Bleubird and Le Robo. I'll have to check out Anouk...
Posted by: ambika | March 02, 2007 at 05:56 AM