I'm a massive fan of buying things on eBay and have built up quite a collection of my 'eBay bargains'. The two smock dresses from ASOS above were £7 each...that Motel skirt was a mere £2.50! Of course that's just a fraction of what I've bought from eBay! If you look hard enough, you can really find some amazing bargains that can give sales a run for their money - even for brands like Motel Rocks, Topshop, Missguided or Zara. Many assume that eBay equates to second-hand pre-worn items but that is definitely not the case! Some items listed are either brand new, or brand new without tags. Of course, with buying things online, it comes with a few risks. Since I've been buying things on eBay for quite a few years now, I thought I would share my top tips to make your eBay shopping an amazing experience...
So last week, I posted about the lippies that I would love for Christmas HERE. This week, it's miscellaneous things - i.e fashion and gadgets!
All these are things I've been coveting for ages and are the peak of my wishlist!
1. Floral Bomber Jacket - eBay : US$ 11.43 // £7.06
Been debating whether to get this! The dark floral print is perfect for A/W, and since this is made out of chiffon, it's great for keeping you warm when it's not that cold or good for layering! Absolutely gorgeous!
Trying not to cave in and get it....
2. Tan Satchel - eBay : US$ 11.94 // £7.38
I featured this before, but I'm going to do it again! The tan/light brown colour goes well with anything and by the looks of it ,the size is not too big or too small which means I can fit quite a bit inside without looking like I'm lugging around all my possessions! Perfect for school or casual use. Want!
3. New Look Chancery Buckle Heeled Black Ankle Boots - ASOS : US$ 32.32 // £18
Okay, so this is the pair of boots that I have been constantly debating internally about whether I should get them or not! The price is super reasonable, but I really do not need another pair of boots...but they're gorgeous D: D: #firstworldproblems That is my dilemma. Still thinking about this one and practically resisting that temptation.
4. Slouchy Beanie - eBay : US$ 3.19 // £1.97
Just a nice slouchy beanie/beret-like hat to keep that head warm during A/W or as a fashion accessory. If I had my way, I would probably get it in every colour...
5. Canon EOS 600D - eBay : US$ 549.50 // £369.99
This would be a dream come true. The family camera I'm using now - the Nikon - is great for picture taking, but I would love a viewfinder to make taking outfit posts much easier or even to film good quality videos! How awesome would this be!
So yeah, these are all the temptations that I've been trying to resist but since it's Christmas, I have a great excuse to share! Oh and, I checked my blog sidebar picture AND my blog button because I thought it was time for a change. I quite like my current one - what do you think? And, what's on your Christmas wishlist?
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My seventh and final post in the Summer Series! To catch up on the other posts, go HERE (under 'Summer 2013 Series')
Can you believe it's July already?!
Summer is upon us - well me anyway cause I'm finally on summer break! - which means traveling is in order! Here are some tips on packing in order to maximise your luggage space and minimise the number of bags you'll have to carry around!:
1. Keep your clothes rollin'
Contrary to what people think, roll your clothes instead of folding them! Not only does it take up less space, but they're less prone to getting deep wrinkles from fold creases
2. List away!
As irritating as it is, a packing list is always handy. This is so you know what you have to bring, what you need to buy and can check things off the list one by one! Bye bye last minute panic!
3. Two is better than one
Pack clothes and items that serve dual purposes such as pants that can be worn as shorts, jacket that's soft enough to be a pillow, pair of shoes that can be worn both day and night time... etc. This saves space and weight!
4. Liquid ruling
Always be sure to check the rules on liquid that your airline has! It'd be shame to have to throw something away during the baggage checking process!
5. Which suitcase?
Hard shell = Adds dead weight but offers more protection // Soft shell = Easily expandable when there's limited storage
Too large = won't fit in the car boot // Too small = not enough space!
Four wheels = Easier to manoeuver, especially if it swivels
6. Embellishments
Don't go overboard, but do something to your luggage so it's easily identifiable and you won't have to spend ages at the carousel waiting or checking each bag that passes by. Tie a ribbon, a cute luggage tag or even stick a few stickers (:
7. Lighten up!
This one's a hard one to stick to (I can never do it myself...) but seriously, pack light - not your entire wardrobe! You know you're going to buy more things at your destination!
My challenge for you: How many outfits can you create with the least number of clothing? Leave your link in the comments below!
Lastly, take this summer to do something new - something you've never done before or something you've dreamed of doing but never had the guts to. After all, you do have 2 months (give or take) to see how it will work out! Take a risk, because you'll never know if you never try.
P.S: Images are all taken from various places on Tumblr, I just added the words (:
Hope you guys liked the Summer Series!
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