LoGE is moving to Instagram (thegeneraleconomy)

1. Fast fashion posts will be deleted immediately at the discretion of the editors (Erica and Carissa (cupcakewalker)
Examples include pieces from H&M, Forever 21, Gap, Old Navy, Express, American Apparel (this is not an exhaustive list).

2. Pricing guidelines: Don't ask for more than you paid. If it's a current season item, I usually offer at least a 30% discount. Any posts that seem profit-motivated will be deleted. If it's obviously worn or more than 1 year old, I offer at least 50-60% discount of the paid price (not the original price).

3. I will only list 3 items per seller at a time

4. If you don't leave your contact info in the comments, you will not be eligible.

5. Only serious buyers, please! The buyer has 1 business day to pay or make arrangements.

6. If you have participated in LoGE in the past and would like to help me post items, please email me to make arrangements using a shared gmail account.


Sunday, August 30, 2009

Mayle Veva Dress - Size 6





About Item:
This Mayle Veva dress has a pretty, flowy silhouette. It can be worn belted or loose. The print, watercolored cut-outs by artist Agnes Barley, was inspired by Japanese aesthetics. A slight gathering at the neckline prevents the dress from looking to boxy.

Color: Eden print

Material: 100% silk, with a 100% nude silk lining

Condition: Excellent. Never worn outside. From a smoke-free home.

Approximate Measurements: This dress is 36.5" long and 18.5" wide (directly under the arms). The sash is 69 inches long.

Why am I Letting It Go?: This dress has been sitting in my closet ever since I got it. I'd like for it to go to someone who can get more use out of it.

Paid: $585

Asking:
$240 plus shipping

Listing End Date:
September 17th. Please leave your email address in your comment. Drop me a line at AbbyK123 (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like additional photos, etc.

Note: The last three photos are from La Garconne.

A.P.C Four Pocket Dress - Size Small






About Item: This dress sold out on Totokaelo in a matter of hours. It's an easy dress to throw on and run out the door. I'm 5'5" and it was too short for me to wear to work, so I had my tailor lengthen it a bit. You can see from the photos the creasing where the original hem was located and the ribbon the tailor used on the underside. The alteration made it just slightly above the knee, but unfortunately I haven't worn it since. The creasing would most likely disappear with a good pressing.

Color: Grayish blue. (Or bluish gray?)

Condition: Excellent. Worn a few times. From a smoke-free home.

Approximate Measurements: This dress is 33.5" long and 17" wide (directly under the arms).

Why am I Letting It Go?: I have another A.P.C. dress with the same silhouette that I wear much more often, so I'm going to give this one to someone who could get more use out of it.

Paid: $245

Asking:
$75 plus shipping

Listing End Date:
September 17th. Please leave your email address in your comment. Drop me a line at AbbyK123 (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like additional photos, etc.

Note: The first two photos are from Totokaelo.

Marni Short Sleeved Top - Size 40




About Item: This is a short-sleeved Marni top purchased from Neiman Marcus. There are two small pleats on either side of the neckline in front, which become four small pleats in the back. There is also a slight pleat over the zipper in the back. The detailing is typical Marni goodness. This top would look great with some skinny jeans or a skirt.

Color:
Dark pink

Condition: Good. There is a small spot on the lower portion of the front of the shirt (see the last photo for details). I'm 99% sure this would come out with a good dry cleaning.

Approximate Measurements: This top is 24" long and 18.5" inches wide.

Why am I Letting It Go?: I went a little nuts at a Neiman Marcus and bought 3 Marni tops that were ridiculously reduced. I reach for the other two all of the time, but this poor guy just sits in my closet, probably because the color isn't fantastic with my red hair.

Paid: A little over $200 - and that was 70% off!

Asking: $50 plus shipping

Listing End Date: September 17th. Please leave your email address in your comment. Drop me a line at AbbyK123 (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like additional photos, etc.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Empire Waist Top - Size Medium



About Item: This is a floaty, empire waisted top. The fabric is slightly sheer with a thicker, more opaque cloud-like pattern. (Note: I tried it on with a nude bra and it looked fine, so don't worry too much about the sheerness of the fabric.) The nipped in waist gives this top a nice silhouette. It can be worn on its own during the warmer days or layered underneath a long sleeved shirt when it gets cooler.

Color: White

Material: 100% cotton

Condition:
Excellent. Only worn around the house. From a smoke-free home.

Approximate Measurements: This top is 25" long and 16" wide.

Why am I Letting It Go?: I bought this shirt the moment I saw it on ShopBop. It's one of my favorite styles and I adore the fabric, but unfortunately this shirt is too tight for my 36C bust, so I've never worn it. It's time for me to give up the dream.

Paid: $218

Asking: $35 plus shipping

Listing End Date: September 17th. Please leave your email address in your comment. Drop me a line at AbbyK123 (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like additional photos, etc.

Note: The third photo is from ShopBop.

Ann Taylor Loft Jersey Top - Size Small


About Item: My mom bought this top for me a while back. The neckline is very flattering and the 93% cotton, 7% spandex blend means that it fits close to the body. Often times jersey shirts can be clingy in a bad way on me, but this top fits very nicely.

Color: Dark purple

Condition: Excellent. Worn only once. From a smoke-free home.

Approximate Measurements: This top is 24.5" long and 16" wide.

Why am I Letting It Go?: It's not really my style, so I've only worn it once. I think it's cute and could be an easy go-to piece for someone else, just not me.

Paid: It was a gift. (shhh!)

Asking: $7 plus shipping

Listing End Date: September 17th. Please leave your email address in your comment. Drop me a line at AbbyK123 (at) hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like additional photos, etc.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Dainty necklace 14 KT gold over Sterling Silver



Beautiful dainty necklace with genuine semi precious stones.
Retails for 79.99 $. See price tag.
Purchased on sale for 59.99.

Never worn. Purchased on a whim and just stored.

Will work beautifully with a silk top or a vintage plain colored top.

Asking 30 $ + shipping.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Vintage colour block ankle spectators sz 8/ 8.5




Item description: vintage colour block ankle boots/ spectator shoes. sz 8.5B. More like a wide 8 or even 7.5.

Color: Brown, green, maroon

Made in Brazil

Material: leather

Sizing: 8.5B but it runs small and I have narrow feet.
Measurements
Length: 10.5"
width across ball of foot: 3.5"
Height: 4.5"

Item History: once again bought on ebay, and i'm crying because they don't fit.

Condition: excellent. Worn once.

Asking: $42 plus shipping.

Please leave your email in the comments.

Thank you!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Ronen Chen Sweater -- Size 2 (Small)




About Item
: Short-sleeved faux-wrap sweater from Ronen Chen. Ribbed shawl collar, clean finish at cuffs and hem. Great transition piece for Autumn.

Color: Sort of a heathered wine.

Material: 37% viscose / 30% cotton / 18% nylon / 10% angora / 5% cashmere.

Condition: Excellent. Worn once, maybe twice.

Approximate Measurements: International size 2. US Small.

Why am I letting it go?: Bought about a year ago. I just never reach for it.

Paid: About $100 on sale from Le Train Bleu.

Asking: $30 -- lowered price!! (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 4 September 2009 -- please note early listing end and leave your email in your comment!

J.Crew Sample Sweater -- Size XS or S




About Item: J.Crew striped cardigan. I don't believe this style was ever produced for mass market. Short cap sleeves; adorable white nautical buttons (fully functional) stamped with an anchor. When buttoned, sweater has a deep v-neck. Also looks really cute loose over a tee or dress.

Colors: Black with white stripes.

Material: 90% hemp / 10% silk.

Condition: Excellent. Worn once. Has the word "Sample" written in what I think is tailor's chalk on the inside back hem. Not visible when sweater is worn (and is already fading).

Approximate Measurements: No size tag, but I would estimate these would fit an X-small or Small.

Why am I letting it go?: Very cute, but I have enough stripey sweaters.

Paid: About $40

Asking: $20 (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 4 September 2009 -- please note early listing end and leave your email in your comment!

Dace Dress -- Size Small

[image of dress on model from Dace website]






Congrats, Sophie!!

About Item
: Adorable shirtdress from Dace, Spring/Summer 2008, I think. V-neck that is just deep enough (though not so deep that you would need a cami or anything underneath). Functional buttons. Slight dolman sleeves. Skirt is lined. Waist drawstring and side pockets! Hits a couple of inches above my knee (I am 5'6"). Great for transition to fall -- looks fantastic on its own or layered with a thin long-sleeve tee underneath. Would also look lovely under a cardigan, or with tights.

Color: Navy blue.

Material: 62% viscose / 38% cotton

Condition: Very good to excellent. Worn only a few times. [Please excuse the wrinkles from storage.]

Approximate Measurements: Small. I would say the top could fit a Small or Medium, though the hip area is definitely true to size.

Why am I letting it go?: I haven't worn this for about a year. Time to let it go to a good home.

Paid: About $200.

Asking: $50 (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 4 September 2009 -- please note early listing end and leave your email in your comment!

Vintage Necklace: Pearls with gold chain




Gold chain necklace (light weight) with 7 faux pearls

when laying flat the necklace measures at 27'' in length

Vintage!

Asking: $15 (US shipping included)

Please leave email in comments section if interested

Listing ends: 9/15/09

Cashmere Tunic sweater by Souchi *Price drop AGAIN!









100% cashmere tunic by lovely Portland knitter Souchi. Check out her website at www.souchi.com.

About item: I purchased this at the Souchi Portland shop couple of years ago. This tunic has half length sleeves with an open neck.

Color: Ivory

Material: 100% cashmere-sooo soft....

Size: small

Condition: great, gently used

Paid: $300, yikes!

Why I am letting it go: I have too many cashmere sweaters, especially by Souchi.  She is my all time favorite sweater designer!

Asking: $35 plus shipping

Listing end date: September 13th.  Please leave your email in your comment. Thanks

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Del Forte Jeans, size 26































































































About
: Del Forte Organic Denim jeans. Nice detailing on back pockets, embroidered flowery patch on rear waistband + inside the zipper fly, and really pretty metal studs with floral detail at pockets

Color: Medium blue with a bit of grey. color is pretty true in the full pictures of the jeans

Material
:99% organic cotton, 1% spandex

Condition: very good

Size: they fit true to size (they are a 26)

Why am I letting them go?: I purchased these last year from a local boutique and have only worn them 3 times. They are comfortable, made from very nice organic denim and I like the detailing, but I just don't wear jeans very often (I live in Arizona, it's hot)

Paid: $198, plus tax

Asking: $60 plus shipping

Listing Ends: September 23, 1009

Brand-new Moroccan Slippers in Tan Leather, size 6-6.5



Brand-new Moroccan pointed-toe slippers purchased in Fes, the leather capital of Morocco, just this past May. These are a gorgeous tan color with red accenting and intricate stamping. The sole is also leather. There's a 0.5" wedge heel. These will just fit a 6.5 with no socks, and a 6 should fit in these just fine. I bought these a little impulsively. They're gorgeous but I really have no use for them as I like to wear flip-flops around the house.

Measurements:
3" across ball of foot, outsole
0.5" wedge heel
9-5/8" long, outsole, tip to tip

Costs:
Paid ~$12 (I also should've bargained more), asking $15, includes shipping, $3 extra for Canada.

Listing End Date:
September 8, 2009

Gentle Souls Black Leather Bootie, size 6.5





Beautiful Gentle Souls Black Leather booties in size 6.5. These have a perforated upper with tiny stitching around the openings. There's elastic side gores with 2 3/4" zipper on the inside of the foot. The sole is leather with a rubber pad and the heel is stacked wood. They have the signature cushioned flaxseed footbed as well. These are so amazing and comfortable but they're a little too big for me and fall off my heel. I've worn these a few times so there's some slight wear to the sole and heel.

Measurements:
3" across ball of foot, outsole
2" heel
9-3/8" long, measured from interior of shoe, tip to tip

Costs:
Paid ~$140 (on sale from Gimme Shoes, originally $300!), asking $69, includes shipping, $5 extra for Canada.

Listing End Date:
September 8, 2009