Giveaway $50 paypal ~ Do The Legs Come With Them? shopping up an eBay storm

As much as I love the season's hottest new trends - long line tops ; pencil skirts; eye popping , colour blocking with jeans (colbolt blue I want) and tops in every colour of the rainbow and above the knee flame red or black dresses - my first thought when seeing them advertised is  

Witchery Drape Gather

Will my butt look big in that ?
Do The Legs Come With Them ?

I'm just too chicken to buy clothes online though tempted beyond measure (if I was sure of my size and all manufacturers measured up the same way)

Moving on  ...I'm also on a get fit and thinner thighs mission to run City to Surf so I am holding off buying clothes right now.

In the lead up to Mother’s Day I've been trying to figure out what to buy my mum, my MIL and myself since my hubstar hasn't a clue and still has difficulty getting the size right ..hmmm. Not all his fault.

Everyone is familiar with the way that eBay operates, as a place to make a little extra money on the side selling junk and clutter unwanted items or sourcing second hand items at great prices.



Did you know there is a whole new side of eBay with  30 brands on the Fashion Gallery, from Witchery, Marcs, Supre, Fleur Wood, City Chic and Lisa Ho to UK department store, House of Fraser in dedicated stores launched Oct 2011. It features both new and discounted stock.


eBay commenced operations in Australia in October 1999 and is Australia’s leading online marketplace with 6.9 million unique visitors in March 2012

Success of the Fashion Gallery is demonstrated best by a fashion item (clothing, shoes & accessories) now selling every 8 seconds and a dress every minute.

....interesting facts

A fashion item is bought on eBay mobile every 11 seconds.

A pair of women’s shoes is sold every 3 minutes.
A pair of men’s shoes is sold every 6 minutes.

A women’s hat is sold every 26 minutes.
A watch (male + female) is sold every 3 minutes.
A ring (male + female) is sold every 3 minutes.
A pair of sunglasses (male + female) is sold every 5 minutes. 

• fixed price products (not bought via auction) now account for 62% of all goods sold globally on eBay. 
• An item is purchased every 4 seconds in Australia through eBay mobile apps  ....fashion tops the list naturally.
• 83% of all items available for sale on the eBay.com.au site are new.
• 74% of all consumer electronics sales on eBay.com.au are for new products.

Looking at the numbers - eBay is fast becoming the one-stop-shop for new and branded products – from some of your favourite designer labels in the Fashion Gallery to household items and groceries at Supply Warehouse , Books, Music and movies but still with a focus on value which we know is so important for mums and families . 

How do you balance the budget to suit your lifestyle and location when we can't live near major retail and fashion centres {and we have children to out maneuver} ?


We shop online ! 

It's so much easier ...if you can make snappy decisions it can take 5mins , choose, buy it now and pay ... or 5hrs if you are as indecisive as me .

To experience this new and growing side of eBay - I was given a $100 voucher to buy something new.

It was the hardest decision for this faux fashionista to make

Winter Fashion ?
New Boots or Shoes ?
Did I mention wine ?

I was held captive for 30mins browsing Fashion accessories sales bling, belts, bags and sunnies.

I thought perhaps I'd reward myself with new perfume or running shoes or Pj's (safe) but finally I decided ...

A handbag is sold every 5 minutes ...yes I think I will. I've been wanting a backpack style leather handbag.

Top tips for buying

1. Compare prices: Compare prices before making your purchase to ensure that you get the best possible deal.
2. Currency conversion: The high Aussie dollar means that there are some great deals to be had from international eBay sellers – just make sure you factor currency conversion and shipping into the final price.
3. Do your homework: Make sure you read the item’s description carefully and be aware of any measurements and size differences – especially if purchasing items from overseas. Get to know the seller: Research the seller and get to know their online reputation. Read feedback from buyers they’ve had previous transactions with and check their pictures and descriptions closely
4. Pay safe: Make sure you pay with a safer payment method, such as PayPal, which has recourse should you be unhappy with your experience

Top tips for shopping safely

Though the overwhelming majority of eBay transactions are trouble-free, eBay has a number of systems in place to make it a safe environment to purchase items online. For buyers, we suggest that there are several steps to ensure a safe and successful purchase on eBay:

1. Do your homework: read the item’s description carefully and look closely at all the images included in the listing
2. Get to know your seller: check their feedback
3. Pay Safe: use safer payment methods such as PayPal where is recourse if you’re unhappy with your experience.

I'll show you what I chose when it arrives.

The Good news is

 I have $50 AU voucher to giveaway through Paypal. 

1. The MAIN requirement is that you have a PayPal account in order to receive the prize and you are prepared to give your email to PR to credit your account.
2. Closes 25th May 2012
3. Visit www.ebay.com.au/ and tell me which NEW item you would buy from The Fashion gallery or accessories or eBay stores ?
4. For an extra entry tweet or share on FB or Like My Little Drummer Boys  - In order for your entry to count you must leave a comment below answering the same question#3 for each extra entries.
5. Please leave a separate comment for EACH action you take answering the question #3. 

What could be easier ?


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Wordless Wednesday ~ Hang a gate

No man acquires property without acquiring with it a little arithmetic also.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.
J. R. R. Tolkien

We did not choose to be the guardians of the gate, but there is no one else.
Lyndon B. Johnson

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Westfield Online and Giveway

This time it's a giveaway just for you (and me).

I don't normally blog much about fashion. It doesn't mean I don't like to shop for new clothes I just rarely get the chance with small children in tow.

Mostly, my fashion worries are limited to keeping myself cleanly attired and smear free when I leave the house. Ah ..motherhood is so glam.

You ?

This time the giveaway is for you ...MUM. Perfect since Mother's Day is just around the corner and maybe your wardrobe needs a boost and a little refreshing now that the cooler weather is creeping in. 

I love the recently launched Westfield online shopping website. There was such an array of brand choices all on the one site.  

I was asked to review tee shirts and tops.

With more than 

2022 choices

from 118 brands  

shopping from 33 stores 

 (I actually counted the brands & stores)

I especially love that you can compare different brands and prices.

All available at your fingertips in your pj's or whatever , on the easy to navigate Westfield online site, which allows consumers to search by store, category, brand, price or specific product name. 

Even so far as colour schemes , florals, prints & stripes and just items on sale.

I know it won't replace the actual joy of trying on new outfits or a day out of the house  with the kids (yours or unknown) peeking under the change room doors but it's a great option considering so many of us shop online now. 

I am still eyeing off my winter selections and planning to create my wishlist for family ...what a super idea for the clueless people in your life.

Consider yourself a fashionista? - go create a whole new look and share with friends or leave *hints* for hubby.

The only thing to watch out for it that each store has an individual postage charge and items are sent separately ...but think of the money you'll save on fuel, parking and not buying the kids lunch or bribes.

I choose

Colorado

and this.

It will be perfect when I move to the country to shop from home - there is no Westfield for miles. 

The fun bits ...

To win a $20 giftcard ...

Leave a comment to say what you like about online shopping

The boring ... 
You don't have to like me, follow me or anything but you can :).
Australia residents only.
Closes Tuesday 3rd May.

Disclosure: I received my tops to keep complimentary of Westfield Online Campaign. No financial payment was offered nor accepted for this post. All opinions expressed are purely my own.

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Logitech Fashionable Mice & a giveaway

I was thrilled to be asked to review (and giveaway 3) the new Logitech Spring-Summer Collection diverse range of patterned fashion mice.


Mine is the Plum Current (purple) design and it arrived 2 days before Christmas. I am honestly impressed.

It feels stylish and sleek in my hand; ergonomically designed to suit my hand .

Not just for the ladies ...men could, of course, choose the stylish blacks or blues or even red ;) My little guy wanted me to pick the hot pink.

It's completely wireless and what a change from the boring black tangled mouse wired to my computer.

When idle the Logitech mouse goes into a sleep/standby mode for optimum battery power usage.The usb plug is small, so you hardly notice it there.

I love to celebrate all things fashionable and fabulous , so it was hard choosing which unique design I wanted most ...because I wanted them all.

As we head into a New Year - back to work or school in 2011 what better way to refresh an office or home workspace than with a new limited edition Logitech Spring-Summer Collection patterned mouse ... you know you want one now you have seen them.

Personalise your workspace with one of the seven fashionable and fabulous , colourful and eye-catching designs in the Logitech range. Accessorise your desktop computer or laptop ; imagine how these mice will bring a little bling, confidence and flair to your day.

Who doesn't love chic fashionable items to decorate with ? so why shouldn't your mouse be eye catching and super functional ! instead of boring dull black.

Well - I have three of these trendy , limited edition Logitech Spring-Summer Collection patterned mice to giveaway - one each for three lucky readers.

I've opted to let you choose your own exotic design after the winners are picked by random.org - so be aware that there will be a slight delay waiting for the delivery of the one that will add a bit of YOU into your desktop.

The rules are simple -

1. Follow me.
2. Visit www.logitech.com/au-patternedmice
3. Leave me a comment telling me which of the 'exotically' named Logitech patterned mouse you would like to add to your desktop (or laptop) and why !
   
4. 1 entry person. Giveaway closes January 20th,2011. 4pm EST NSW.
5. Australian Entries only.
   
   

They retail for $69.95.

Remember - You can view the full range at www.logitech.com/au-patternedmice
*This wasn't a paid review - I keep my fabulous mouse and host the giveaway for three of you.
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The Bra turns 101

I happened upon this today

(.)(.)

The Bra is 101 years old

a little history about our most s.exiest fashion accessory and inseparable companion.

your turn what is your favourite bra ? ... don't be shy - men can answer too.

-well at the moment ... mine are ugly maternity bras but that's okay ... I am not ready to wean.