Shops - eBay

Buying vintage has never been so easy with eBay...You can find some amazing items from collectibles to re-worked vintage and you can even request to be notified by posting a comment of what you want in the 'want it now.' section. It might take a while for someone to sell that specific item but still, if you've got the time, its a great idea. At least then you can get exactly what your looking for.

WHATS EBAY ALL ABOUT?

Its an online auction site selling everything and anything including new and used clothing. Its perfect for unique vintage finds and with an online auction available you can keep bidding until you its yours.

BEST FOR?

Haggling a bargain and purchasing pre-loved thats begs to be loved more.

REASONS TO LOVE EBAY...

You can find just about everything so if your after vintage accessories, furniture or records you can find it there.

BUY NOW...

With products being listed everyday there is always something that little bit special, just keep watching.

WHERE TO SHOP EBAY...

www.ebay.com or www.ebay.co.uk

FOLLOW...

eBay is available as an App for smart phones so you can bid anytime, anyplace. 

Shops - A Guide to eBay

eBay is a common place nowadays to find those really unique and collectable vintage pieces from significant eras. VINTAGEZINE frequently shops and browses the auction website on the look out for re-markable pieces. 

But just what is eBay?

eBay started in 1995, in San Jose, California, when a computer programmer and his wife decided to launch an auction website called 'Auctionweb', for traders to sell off unwanted items to prospective collectors all around the world. The site was later re-named to eBay and has since become the largest and most successful online business.

eBay has grown in popularity due to its safe and motivating online environment, where anyone can purchase goods confidently. It provides a huge amount of product including electrical goods, clothing and even cars amongst many more everyday objects and items. 

eBay works like an electronic flea market. Sellers pay a small fee plus a 1.5% fee to eBay in order to market their product, to buyers who can use the site without any charge. 

The Benefits of eBay

1.  eBay is an international market and caters to all worldwide nationalities.

2.  There is a huge amount of goods and you can find just about anything and everything.

3.  You can bid for products to ensure you get your purchase at a budget that suits you or you can 'buy it now' at a fixed price.

4. It is purely a virtual and easy to use business.

5. The 'positive feedback' allows buyers to comment on the service of sellers, to ensure an honesty incentive, so that buyers know what to expect.

6. Purchasing can be done through other payment methods such as Paypal, Bidpay and Escrow.com to ensure safe and trusted payment between parties.

7. Its a lot easier and time efficient way to find products than shopping at the market is.

Do's and Don'ts of eBay

1. Never place a bid or 'buy it now' without knowing exactly what your getting first.

2. Check out any conditions that the eBay seller might have placed in the advert - such as extra shipping costs, when it will be sent and sizes and quality of clothing, particularly if it is vintage or second hand.

3. Get more information from the seller if you have a query.

4. Read the feedback section before making your purchase from a desired seller. 

Vintage Inspirations

LOVE LOVE LOVE these seventies retro orange shoes. I want them now! They portray what once could have been a fun loving day in hippy era.

I am really inspired by photography from the 1970s as I really like the old antique looking - warm brown glow. These two photos from the 70s show the old looking tint that developed in all photos during this era.

For the VINTAGEZINE shoot, coming up, I want to re-create this seventies, hazy and daydreamy effect.

References: allwomenstalk

Celeb Vintage Style - Paloma Faith

I have researched into celebrity vintage style to find out which celebs wear vintage. As we live in a society of celeb loving enthusiasts, I think many people get their style inspirations from their favourite celebrities. I have found out that all magazines relate fashion back to celebrity style and this was something I wanted to research into, to give you more inspiration for a unique style.

Paloma Faith - A singer famous for a unique, fun and adventurous style on and off stage - wearing a leopard print wrap dress accessorized with bold vintage accessories.

References: cbsla

Vintage History - Edna Woolman Chase

"Fashion can be bought. 

Style one must possess."

Edna Woolman Chase  

Vogue Editor in Chief 1914 - 1952

References: Anna Lee Live Journal, The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia

News - Is the Future of Fashion Green?

Taken from my Eco-Logic Project

Fashion & Style - Make Do and Mend

Take inspiration from the 1930s and Make Do and Mend old clothing to give it a new lease of life. Its a different way of wearing vintage, but a more fun and edgy way to dress. So next your shopping for vintage, think about customising and fixing something thats damaged and you could work wonders. 

Taken from my Eco Logic Project