May 3, 2011
by fashionpulse
[ All images via WorldofGood.com]
Currently existing as a sub-section of eBay, WorldofGood.com serves as “A global marketplace where every purchase makes a positive impact,” to benefit people, animals, non-profit organizations, and the environment. This month’s feature coincides with the annual Mother’s Day celebration, with two segmented guides provided on the website to direct visitors to the two sections dedicated to offering ways in which gifting your mother could dually benefit as also a gift for another mother in some far off place.
What’s great about World of Good is the mission: to ensure a fair trade deal between the buyer, and the artisan and to verify that the artisan receives the proper and legitimate amount due for his/her craftsmanship. So, it’s basically like shopping online at the local market tables in less-developed nations such as Indonesia, India, Peru, Cambodia, Mexico, Kenya Coast Republic, Nepal, Malawi, and/or Vietnam, among others. Some great Mother’s Day presents available on this website include an “Out on the Town” black leather round-handled purse from Peru; a handmade ceramic set of Blossomed Spa Oil Bottles from Indonesia, a Balinese sterling silver handcrafted pendant also from Indonesia, a Paisley Shimmer handwoven shawl by Novica from India; and a Mata Traders Fair Trade Bolero Jacket in grey from India. Go to the website to search for further fair trade items/Mother’s Day gift ideas and for more information about WorldofGood.com. There’s also free shipping on select item.
– Rose Lou
August 26, 2010
by fashionpulse
In my teens, probably 75% off my closet was vintage, with my favorite heels being from Bruno Magli. I remember purchasing three pairs of the shoes for about $3 a pair at a local thrift store in Pittsburgh, consisting of slingbacks, peep toes, and regular pumps in the softest leather and coolest patterns. What a wonderful gem I had found, which set my expectations high for future heels to follow. Years later, I still keep an eye out for vintage Bruno Magli pumps, and recently scored these cream snakeskin ones for $28 on eBay.
I am, for the most part, adverse to wearing exotic skins and fur, however will make an exception for these since they are vintage. These most certainly need to be treated carefully, avoiding extreme temperatures, moisture, and overall crushing of the scales. After wearing these all night my feet left imprints on the inside, and completely worn off stoppers on the outside! Those were replaced for only $7, and since then, these have definitely added a chic touch to my evening look – I just have to remember not to wear them on rainy days!
Have a favorite vintage item? Please share!
July 21, 2010
by fashionpulse
[Co-organizers Yuli Ziv & Julia DiNardo]
Party photos via GuestofaGuest.com by Sunny Norton
Its been two years in the making, and the celebration of Fashion 2.0‘s anniversary was THE feté of the summer (even if I do have a biased opinion as the co-organizer!). Presented by eBay, the event was held on the posh triple penthouse of Hotel Rivington and luckily the weather complied so that party goers could take in the view of lower Manhattan from the roof deck. Fashion 2.0, a monthly networking series that brings together fashion and tech professionals to network and provoke thought on relevant subjects such as private sales, luxury versus mass goods, online videos, and more was a great match for the new fashion and tech ventures found at eBay.
At the event guests learned about the launch of the fashion.ebay.com portal as well as designer exclusive stores (Norma Kamali and Narciso Rodriguez created collections for the brand), and the Fashion Vault at eBay, where amazing private sales on designer merchandise now live. The brand also recently launched TheInsideSource, a style-oriented editorial destination worth a look, and a very cool iPhone app coming out soon that will make shopping and bidding on the site easier than ever! And of course, the gift bag goodies: eBay provided the adorable totes and gift cards, while Avon was kind enough to include one of their latest products, the Lotus Shield, which is Avon’s first anti-frizz styling product and adds a “waterproof” layer to the hair, actually repelling moisture and performing in upwards to 97% humidity (it’s $12 and will be available beginning in late July 2010) and they gave us a pair of earrings for each of the guest from their fab jewelry collection. Thanks to all attendees for a wonderful evening and supporting Fashion 2.0 the past two years!
[The incredible view from Hotel Rivington]
[Gift Bags!]
[Avon’s New Advance Techniques Lotus Shield]
[With Beth Herbst and Jennifer Davidson of StyleBakery]
[With Kristin Booker of FashionStyleBeauty, Jordana Bruner of Clutch22.com, Beth & Jen (StyleBakery), Tamar Magnes of Magnes Sisters, and Lauren Dimet Waters of SecondCityStyle]
[With Meredith Barnett, Editorial Director of TheInsideSource]
[one last pic of Julia (your dedicated Fashion Pulse Daily Editor)]
