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My Very First EBAY Venture.

So, I've been meaning to get going on an Ebay account for quite some time now.

I set it up back in May, but then procrastinated (typical me) over all that verification malarky you have to go through to get it working until tonight, when I found I could no longer bear staring at the bag of discarded clothes in the corner of my room.

All the stuff I'm selling is in perfect condition (most of it is new), and I'm selling everything at very reasonable prices, so it would be great if you guys could check it out!

Here's a link to my EBAY, and here's to hoping I actually make a few sales.

Below are some examples of the things I'll be selling.

If anyone has any tips or ideas for me, I'd be more than happy to take them into consideration!

Deena & Ozzy brogues from Urban Outfitters- buy now for €12 (or bidding starts at €6)

Primark chiffon shirt- bidding starting at €5

Silence & Noise top from Urban Outfitters- buy now for €6 (or bidding starts at €2)

There are also a few more things for sale, with more to come.

C'est la vie!

Besides it's magnificent sights, delightfully tasty pastries, and beautiful music, Paris is one of the capitals of fashion. Straight off the Haute Couture runways, women in the streets of Paris pose some of the most elegant and chic styles, that only make me, here in the US, feel a bit jealous. I mean over here in NY, there is definitely a lot to see and the fashion is very hip, trendy, and modern, but I've recently fallen in love with the whole sophistication of Parisian fashion. Hopefully one day I could visit Paris and get to see all the street-fashions for myself. For now, I compiled a few parisian-inspired outfits that I simply adore!

Lanvin Silk-Blend Pleated Dress

Rockin' Natalie' Faux Fur Vest

Audrey Continental Leather Wallet

Citrine By the Stones Wonder Woman Gold Cuff

DV by Dolce Vita Briar Pumps

Leisurely Drive Glovelettes

Blush Underwire Bra

Mac Lipstick in Russian Red

Rosamosario Lace corset

Preen Skirt RED

Banana Republic Genuine Freshwater Pearls

Chanel Lizard Bag

Christian Louboutin Bianca

Elie Saab Sequin Blazer

Chanel Le Vernis Black

Anthony Vaccarello Cut-Out Skirt

Christian Louboutin Bianca

McQ Stretch-Satin Corset

Christian Louboutin Mini Sweet Charity Clutch

Medusa Cotton Jacket

Dries Van Noten 'Pima' Jeans

Illesteva Lili Sunglasses

Cacharel Nude Top

Rochas R18 Foldover Purse

Adina Black Leather Platform Ankle Booties

Asos Tan Leather Strap Watch

Nars Nude Nail Polish

xoxo

STYLESTALKER

I recently fell in love with StyleStalker's new lookbook! I love the touch of feminine florals in this very grundgy yet modern set of looks. I always find quite difficult when trying to dress a little edgy in the hotter seasons because it often requires you to wear dark clothing. However just a few edgy pieces here and there, like the skinny jeans shown above or some booties, your look can still look summery because of the light blue hues and floral prints.

Got my eye on that floral maxi skirt.

VINTAGE Footwear.

The main reason I'm writing this post is to gain insight into my readers' opinions on vintage footwear.

To be honest, I've always avoided second-hand footwear like the plague.
The thought of sharing a shoe with someone who could have sweat into it, not worn socks, or even worse, had some sort of foot infection, has always freaked me out.
And the fact that I don't particularly care for feet hasn't helped me very much either.

HOWEVER, this view was somewhat altered when I was in Urban Outfitters on Wednesday, and spied what were possibly the most perfect boots I have ever seen.
I've been on the hunt for some great black leather boots for quite some time now, and have finally come to accept that what I'm looking for will probably only be available in vintage.
Black, woven leather, lace-up boots with a little heel, they were exactly what I'd been searching for. And what's more, they fit me!

After much humming and hawing, I left the store without the boots.
Why?
Because I simply could not overcome my fear. When the boots were on my feet, I could feel the imprint of the previous owner and found myself almost shuddering at the thought.

Two days later, however, after trawling the internet and finding nothing worth comparing them to, I find myself wondering if I shouldn't just go back and buy the originals.
At €50, the price wasn't outrageous, and they did look great with my jeans..

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?; that is the question.

Here are some other vintage boots I encountered on my travels, as I don't have a picture of the pair;

£25, Asos Marketplace.

UPDATE: I finally went back to the shop and took a picture of the boots;

(this picture looks really fake but it was taken against a white floor!)

FARIS BADWAN; A Male Style Post.

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to get to go to Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, where I saw bands such as Foals, Metronomy, Pulp and Yuck. Though all the bands I saw were amazing (minus the Pretty Reckless, which I won't get into now), the one band who really stood out to me in a fashion sense, and who have done for the past few years, were The Horrors.
(Faris came on stage with a cup of tea rather than alcohol. Who else could pull this off?)

I've been a fan of The Horrors for quite some time now, and it was great to finally get to see them live. While most of the other bands appeared on stage in a rocker-esque shirt or jeans, frontman Faris Badwan and his bandmates really took it to the next level, as always.

For this post, I'm going to focus on the constant sense of style possessed by Mr. Faris Badwan, formerly known as Faris Rotter, and the main characteristics of his look.

#1; Insanely Skinny Jeans.

I know that a lot of girls don't like a guy in drainpipes, but I have to admit that I am quite the opposite of this, as I love a guy in skin tight jeans. Faris doesn't leave much to the imagination with his jeans, which he completely pulls off, as his legs are so long and skinny (bearing in mind, Faris is about 6'5")

#2; Winklepickers.

There's nothing like a smart, pointed men's dress shoe, and Faris Badwan knows this better than anybody. The combination of his jeans and footwear is a perfect one, and Faris seems to don this look at every occasion.

Paolo Vandini winklepickers (as worn by Faris)

#3; Black, Black, Black.

I think it's fair to say that Faris rarely ventures outside of his signature black monotone unless it's to add in a little bit of grey, though I do remember him having a great red leather jacket at one stage. Personally, black is probably my favourite colour to wear, and I sometimes have to stop myself buying more. I think black is a really easy colour to pull off, and it's also very flattering.

#4; Big Hair.

When I saw Faris in person, it seemed to me that he had quite a small face. In reality though, I think it's just that he has quite big hair which seems to dwarf his face. Faris' hair hasn't changed much since The Horrors began, perhaps because it's what suits him best.

Faris as an Inspiration;

Ever since I saw Faris, all I've wanted to wear is black. I've wanted to drop five stone and sprout a pair of legs which resemble beanpoles, and I've wanted to backcomb the hell out of my hair.
I think the reason that I am inspired by Faris is because he is so different from many of the other frontmen of the bands I listen to on a daily basis. Faris' look embodies the very essence of The Horrors' music.

(the most recent single from The Horrors; Still Life.)

How to Wear a Coat!

Now I know what you're thinking. "How to wear a coat? That's a stupid question" and yes it may seem like it, but many people find it difficult to style around an outfit with a coat. Most of the time the coat covers a good portion of the body, making one's new blouse or chic belt invisible to the public. If you're going to be out for a long time, I will sympathize with you as you may feel inclined to just rip off the jacket and show your chic new sweater to the world, but instead risking looking like a complete show-offy psychopath follow these tips!

Now for those of you who are out a lot and would like to know how to spruce up an outfit with a coat, it is key to go with accessories. For daytime, try a modern over the shoulder bag or a chic duffel with a silk scarf tied to it. If it's chilly outside, add a patterned scarf! For evening, I would totally throw on a chunky statement necklace that's close to the neck paired with a clutch. For your bottom half, it's always great to go skinny (like the photos above) but you don't always have to go for tights, leggings, skinny jeans, or straight-leg pants that hug your skin. If your coat is sintched at the waist and very formfitting, some wide-leg trousers or boot-cut jeans will still look extremely sophisticated and chic.

If you're wearing a dress or skirt underneath and it's cold out, go for some black tights with the shoes of your preference...(I would recommend flats, booties, neutral heels, or knee-high boots.) If it's not s cold out, go for some neutral colored flats for day and wild child heels for night.

Most importantly, have fun with it and don't be afraid to put bold accessories and colors together. A lot of the trends this summer like 70's, nautical, and minimalist, can help you completely style around one simple coat or outfit into a completely sophisticated and on-trend look!

hope this helps!