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Get the Look: Emmy’s Style
Posted August 31, 2010 in Fashion
Like millions of other Americans, you may have watched this year’s Emmy Awards which aired Sunday on NBC and opened with what will likely go down as one of the best ever awards show intro skits—the "Glee"-style treatment of Springsteen's "Born to Run," courtesy of host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Betty White and half the Fox show's young cast. Of course, the entertainment is only half the draw. Mostly, we tune in to see the stars saunter down the red carpet in their tuxes and beautiful gowns, glittering jewels, sky high heels and amazing hair and makeup. Don’t think that just because you didn’t attend, you can’t do a little style biting and get these fabulous looks for yourself. Check out the trends from the big night on eBay now. And happy shopping! read more
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The Stroller Wars
Posted August 31, 2010 in Home & Garden
With the late-summer days still long and the weather right for getting out and about, now’s a good time to invest in a stroller if you’ve got little ones. Current eBay data show that average prices in the stroller category are dropping fast, as sellers try and move their goods before winter sets in. I live in New York City, which in many ways is the ultimate walking metropolis and home to a thriving stroller culture (think of paparazzi shots of movie stars like Naomi Watts guiding her young sons around downtown Manhattan in a Phil and Teds double-decker buggy). As the mother of a toddler and an infant myself, I’ve noticed that prams have become the equivalent of a handbag or a car for busy moms: not only everyday necessities, but also expressions of style. Here’s a spectrum of choices that are popular—which fit a variety of needs, budgets, and lifestyles, no matter where you live. read more
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Book Report: Vera Neumann
Posted August 31, 2010 in Home & Garden
It isn’t rare these days to hear about designers that are artists, artists that have bands and musicians that serve as muses for some of the biggest couture houses in Paris. But 53 years ago, when Vera Neumann (1907-1993) took one of her bright geometric prints, had it screened onto a leftover piece of parachute silk from WWII and called it a scarf, she single-handedly revolutionized the idea of fashion as art. Until then, artists were artists and designers were designers—and no one crossed mediums. But Neumann believed that art should be accessible to the masses, and wearing it seemed like a pretty good way to go about achieving that goal. So she put her colorful prints on everything from wallpaper and bedding to blouses and dresses, all emblazoned with her iconic ladybug signature. Over half a century later, her wearable art—originally collected by Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly—is still just as coveted. Try searching “Vera Neumann” on eBay for further proof. read more
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Fall Trend Report: Accessories
Posted August 30, 2010 in Fashion
We're the last ones to complain about slower days at the office, weekends at the beach and relaxed summer styles, but a peek at the calendar recently gave us quite the start: autumn is just days away! Take solace in the fact that with fall comes cozy fall dressing—sumptuous sweaters, luxe coats and of course chic accessories like tall leather boots and double-wrapped scarves you could almost disappear into. eBay has seen "fall" listings double in the past few weeks, so we've broken down five must-have fall accessories trends, with tips on how to shop wisely for them, so you'll have a few dollars leftover for a weekend jaunt to see those changing leaves. read more
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Like millions of other Americans, you may have watched this year’s Emmy Awards which aired Sunday on NBC and opened with what will likely go down as one of the best ever awards show intro skits—the "Glee"-style treatment of Springsteen's "Born to Run," courtesy of host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Betty White and half the Fox show's young cast. Of course, the entertainment is only half the draw. Mostly, we tune in to see the stars saunter down the red carpet in their tuxes and beautiful gowns, glittering jewels, sky high heels and amazing hair and makeup. Don’t think that just because you didn’t attend, you can’t do a little style biting and get these fabulous looks for yourself. Check out the trends from the big night on eBay now. And happy shopping! read more
With the late-summer days still long and the weather right for getting out and about, now’s a good time to invest in a stroller if you’ve got little ones. Current eBay data show that average prices in the stroller category are dropping fast, as sellers try and move their goods before winter sets in. I live in New York City, which in many ways is the ultimate walking metropolis and home to a thriving stroller culture (think of paparazzi shots of movie stars like Naomi Watts guiding her young sons around downtown Manhattan in a Phil and Teds double-decker buggy). As the mother of a toddler and an infant myself, I’ve noticed that prams have become the equivalent of a handbag or a car for busy moms: not only everyday necessities, but also expressions of style. Here’s a spectrum of choices that are popular—which fit a variety of needs, budgets, and lifestyles, no matter where you live. read more
It isn’t rare these days to hear about designers that are artists, artists that have bands and musicians that serve as muses for some of the biggest couture houses in Paris. But 53 years ago, when Vera Neumann (1907-1993) took one of her bright geometric prints, had it screened onto a leftover piece of parachute silk from WWII and called it a scarf, she single-handedly revolutionized the idea of fashion as art. Until then, artists were artists and designers were designers—and no one crossed mediums. But Neumann believed that art should be accessible to the masses, and wearing it seemed like a pretty good way to go about achieving that goal. So she put her colorful prints on everything from wallpaper and bedding to blouses and dresses, all emblazoned with her iconic ladybug signature. Over half a century later, her wearable art—originally collected by Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly—is still just as coveted. Try searching “Vera Neumann” on eBay for further proof. read more
We're the last ones to complain about slower days at the office, weekends at the beach and relaxed summer styles, but a peek at the calendar recently gave us quite the start: autumn is just days away! Take solace in the fact that with fall comes cozy fall dressing—sumptuous sweaters, luxe coats and of course chic accessories like tall leather boots and double-wrapped scarves you could almost disappear into. eBay has seen "fall" listings double in the past few weeks, so we've broken down five must-have fall accessories trends, with tips on how to shop wisely for them, so you'll have a few dollars leftover for a weekend jaunt to see those changing leaves. read more
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It always seems that there is at least one stylish item that you are absolutely lusting after, yet is way beyond your budget. For example, the latest tie-dye creations from Proenza Schouler, or perhaps a pair of embellished shoulder pads , a-la “Samantha” in the latest Sex and the City movie. How about saving your cash and taking a cue from Erica Domesek, the most fashionable DIYer we have ever met, and her instructive blog, PS. I Made This, where she literally takes the looks right off the runway and teaches her readers how to make the stylish items themselves. read more
In an earlier life, pattern-maker Liesl Gibson covered real estate investment trusts on Wall Street for Salomon Smith Barney. To relieve stress, she would make dresses for her young niece. Seven years later, when her own daughter was born, Gibson found that the patterns available were the same as before, so she began designing her own sewing templates, under the now popular label Oliver + S. read more
Every May, fans and fashion lovers alike hold their breath as actors, models, designers and celebrities glide up the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s red carpeted steps for the Costume Institute’s annual Gala. Truth be told, most of us are more interested in the extravagant outfits worn by the attendees, how they manage to sartorially match the exhibition’s annual theme, rather than the exhibition itself. But this year, “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity," is truly worthy of a closer look. read more
Elephants have long reigned in pop culture, from Disney’s Dumbo, Dr. Seuss’s Horton and Jean de Brunhoff’s Babar, to Richard Avedon’s memorable photograph “Dovima with Elephants” shot for Harper’s Bazaar in 1955. Danish designer Kay Bojesen, an apprentice of Georg Jensen who was famous for his wooden toys, created an oak elephant in 1951 that is still produced today. And let us not forget 1998 Turner Prize winning artist Chris Offili, best known for his paintings using elephant dung. read more
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Designer Natalie Chanin of fashion and lifestyle company Project Alabama is as committed to sustainability and ethical practices as she is to beautiful design. A recycling devotee, she shared her eBay shopping list with us—and she told us how she’d breathe new life into her vintage finds. read more
Meredith Barnett does some comparative shopping with the eBay Mobile App read more
Heirloom jewelry is eco-friendly by nature. Pieces that get passed down through generations or transitioned to new hands at antique shows or on eBay never go to waste. But what happens when an old necklace or bracelet starts to look not vintage-chic, but simply not chic at all. Do you leave it to rot in your jewelry box or take it out to the trash? Recently, a new crop of designers has been putting a new spin on old baubles by re-fashioning them into brand new pieces that follow today's trends. read more
Molly Worth, founder of furniture reupholstering company Chairloom, signs off on every email with a cheerful "reuse and reinvent!" Fueled by her love of design and the challenge of giving old and tired things a “second chance,” Worth founded Chairloom in 2007. Her concept is this: Take an antique or vintage piece of furniture, do a little dusting off, and then recover the piece charming, graphic textiles to give it new life. read more
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