Ebay Round-up!

I know, some people can't stand ebay.  But, I have to say that there are some great sellers and sometimes it literally is the only place in the world to find stuff.  Here's what I've come across today!

One of a kind Koi Suwannagate tank top.  It is hand sculpted by Koi, so it is basically a one of a kind piece made by her or her studio.  I'm not sure if she is the one physically doing the making or if she's directing her staff to do it on her behalf.  This is different than her ready to wear stuff that is sold in department stores--these are sold in a password protected area of her website.  Its so hard to find, so it is cool to see it for sale!

Embroidered TSE skirt.  I love this skirt, I think its adorable.  The embroidery is fantastic and TSE always makes great stuff.  Plus, its silk.  Its a can't-go-wrong kind of skirt.  Besides the listing price on this one is way super cheap, so it is a steal!

Vintage Pucci skirt.  This thing is insane.  It is a huge, full-length velvet Pucci skirt in vintage mint condition.  With 2 days left and no reserve its going for about $2.  Its stunning and about a size 4.  It is green with flowers and I'm seriously considering bidding because these things almost never come up for auction.  Its basically a museum piece and is amazing!

Prada Fairy shoes.  New in box Prada heels from the Fairy collection a few seasons ago--so pretty!  I absolutely loved that collection.  It was a perfect counter-balance to the world becoming an even worse mess.  It was so pretty up against everything so ugly.  These are size 7.5 and are in new condition.  They are the purple and green combo and come in that super cute box with the fairy characters.  Adorable!

Please note:  by posting this, I am not personally vouching for these sellers, but to the best of my knowledge the items linked on this page are authentic.

staci35lake, an Ebay Seller That Rocks!

Ebay can be a scary place.  You have no idea who is on the other side of the computer and what on earth they might be up to.  But, not everyone on the website it out to scam people--there are actually some great sellers!

One of these sellers is staci35lake, a seller from Missouri, USA.  She is consistently rated as one of the top sellers on ebay for customer service and quality--that is no easy feat!  Not only does she have superior customer service and 100% positive feedback, but she also has some killer items.  Pictured is a new with tags Prada dress with handbeading and hand-applied silk "feathers".  Holy smokes!  The dress is so Prada--it is a classic shape but with unconventional details that really make it stand out from just another boring cocktail dress.  It also appears to have Swarovski crystals on one of the straps.  For a cocktail part or occasion, this dress is a can't miss!

Not only does Staci carry high-end women's clothing, but she also carries accessories!  One of the bags that she has for sale is a Marni leather and python baguette complete with tags and dustbag.  The bag is *SO CUTE*!!!!  It is that classic Marni teal, pink, white and red in the "pois" print that has been revived for this season.  This bag is a classic and a can't miss.  Plus, finding polka dot bags is nearly impossible, and yet she managed to find one to offer you.

Staci consistently has some of the coolest rare high-end items that are on ebay.  She carries high-end women's wear such as Marni, Prada, Lanvin, Dries van Noten, Stella McCartney, YSL, Gucci, Koi Swannagate, Hussein Chalayan and Rochas, but she also carries high-end vintage--Celine, Gucci, Dior and the list goes on.  Not only that, but she also carries a wide-range of more affordable clothes, like BCBG, FCUK and Nine West for shoppers that want great customer service and a smokin' deal on their clothes.  The range of styles and selection that she has is fantastic--she carries everything from the top runway looks in Paris to some of the hardest to find designers to reliable brands that everyone knows and loves.

For all of the bad things that people say about ebay, there are some really great sellers.  staci35lake is one of those!

Hand-Sculpted by Magic!

There are some designers that are just...different.  And, in a good way.  One of those is Koi Suwannagate.  She is arguably the top designer in Thailand.  She specializes in origami-folded knit-wear that frequently is of vintage and reworked fabric.  What really makes her work special is that she also makes one-of-a-kind pieces that you don't have to be a celebrity to own!

Koi not only makes one-of-a-kind pieces, but she also puts out ready to wear collections and frequently collaborates with other, particularly Asian designers.  

How one can tell her one-of-a-kind pieces from her ready to wear is that the one-of-a-kind pieces have the tag "Hand Sculpted by Koi".  Also, she plans on launching a menswear line soon!

What really makes her special is that her pieces are unusual, fun and wearable!  The grey sweater pictured is so fun and unusual....but something that someone could actually wear!

Picture from style.com