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.


Monday, May 10, 2010

[REDUCED/RELIST] Vintage Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Selling a classic vintage black leather perfecto made of thick black cowhide leather. Great quality... really the perfect oversized heavy motorcycle jacket, the kind of rare piece you see in vintage shops going for hundreds of dollars. It could be worn by men or women, depending on what kind of look/fit you like. Marked a Euro 44 but fits like a mens S-M or womens L. Measurements:
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18"
Pit to Pit: 19.25"
Length: 25"
Sleeve Length (from shoulder): 24.5"

Now asking $95 plus shipping, comment with your name and email if you're interested! Thanks..

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Diesel Denim Jacket Size M



Item: Diesel double-breasted denim jacket size M
Color/material: Denim w/some intended fading (jacket hasn't been washed)
Size: M
Condition: worn maybe 10 times total- still super new
Retail: 200+
Asking: $60, which includes USPS priority shipping to anywhere in the USA.
Listing ends: Wednesday, May 26th
I loved this jacket when I got it and actually once had grand plans to get the sleeves shortened (I'm 5'2" for crying out loud!) but never got around to it. This cut is nicely fitted with great pockets in the right spot! I think the sleeve length ultimately got to me and I just got lazy with the 3/4 style sleeves on things...Make this yours and make it great!

Banana Republic Cashmere Cardigan Size M



Item: Banana Republic Italian Cashmere Cardigan with mother-of-pearl buttons
Color/material: Red Italian cashmere (some pilling on the cuff, photographed above)
Size: petite medium
Condition: worn maybe 10 times total
Retail: can't remember
Asking: $25, which includes USPS priority shipping to anywhere in the USA.
Listing ends: Wednesday, May 26th
This cardigan is the perfect weight and really warm and soft. I'm letting this go because I find myself wearing my slouchier, longer cotton cardigans while this one sits in the closet. This cardigan looks best when it's buttoned up since it has great slightly oversized MOP buttons!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

RE-POST MIZ MOOZ IVORY BOW PUMPS SIZE 6.5




Miz Mooz Bow Pumps Size 6.5

Insole measures approx 9.5"

Bought a few years ago in nyc, great with black tights or jeans

Paid 90$
Asking 20$
Shipping 7$ North America

Listing end date: May 16th

RE-LIST JEFFREY CAMPBELL TAN WEDGES SIZE 37





Jeffery Campbell for Ibiza Tan Wedges Size 37

Insole measures approx 9.5"

Barely worn, fantastic summer staple, great with jeans or your favourite summer dress

Paid 110$
Asking 30$
Shipping 7$ North America

Listing end date: May 16th

Friday, May 7, 2010

Paul Smith floral fanny pack/bum bag/cross-body bag

When I came across this bag in the Paul Smith store in London I fell in love with the fabric and tried to convince myself that I was a fanny pack kind of girl. I tried, and failed...which is a shame because this is a cute bag that could be worn around the waist or tied across the body...I'm hoping that someone out there doesn't suffer the same mental blocks that I do and can just enjoy the bag.



The bag is 100% cotton, made in England. The bag itself closes with a zip, and you tie it around your waist so the sizing is fully adjustable. The bag measures approximately 11.5" long, 7.5" high, and 8" deep at its widest points. The ties measure approximately 59" end-to-end.



Asking for $35 + $5 shipping (to the US). Auction ends on May 14th, 2010. Please leave your email in the comments.

Thanks!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

[SOLD] J.Crew White Ruffle Sleeve Blouse, Size 4.




About: Great lightweight blouse for spring or summer. The fit is pretty loose, and is great for layering. Would look great paired with an embellished necklace, cutoff jean shorts, and sandals.

Asking: $10 + $5 shipping (paypal only, please)

Measurements: length- 26", armpit to armpit- 19"

Listing ends: May 12. Please leave your paypal email in the comments. Winner will be randomly selected on Wednesday, May 12. Thank you!

Congrats, funwithdesign!

[SOLD] J.Crew Swiss Dot Annette Blouse, Size 2





About: (from the J.Crew website) Chic simplicity—we've created a wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. Our impeccably tailored blouse has slight shirring at the shoulders, cuffs and front and back yoke for a softened-up structure that's elegant and feminine. Cotton. Classic fit. Point collar. Long sleeves. Straight hem. Hits at low hip. Import. Machine wash.

My favorite part about the blouse is the swiss dots. They have a velvet-like feel, and are mustard in color. This is a tad snug on me. It's a size 2, but would fit between a 2/4.

Measurements: armpit to armpit- 17.5", length- 26.5", sleeve (end of cuff to shoulder seam)- 25".

Retail: $78
Asking: $15 + $5 shipping ($5 extra to Canada). Paypal only, please.

Listing ends: May 12. Please leave your paypal email in the comments. Winner will be randomly selected on Wednesday, May 12. Thank you!

Congrats, Julie!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Black Gharani Strok Dress, Size Small




Black drapey dress from British designer Gharani Strok, size small (uk 10, euro 36, US 6). It's from the A/W 2004 collection. It's 100% wool, but the material doesn't feel woolly or heavy at all, it's soft and drapy. The dress is bias-cut. Letting this go because it's too small for me. It's been hanging in my closet for too long, time for a new loving home!
Measurements are hard to take, because of the cut of the dress, but it fits true to size. The length is 120 cm/47 inch.
Top picture from gharanistrok.co.uk (excuse the tacky styling, but I needed this picture because it was very hard to show how the dress falls on the body)
Asking $30 + 5 for shipping (shipping from the Netherlands, this way we'll both contribute to the shipping costs).
If you're interested or have any questions, please leave a comment.
On Tuesday the 11th, I will ramdomly draw a Winner!

* listing closed. congratulations, Rad In Brooklyn!*

Yohji Yamamoto Y's Wool Skirt, size 3 (S)




I got this beautiful Yamamoto wool skirt on ebay, thinking/hoping it would fit, but it turned out to be a japanese size 3, which fits like an S.
It's a unlined tweed wool pencil skirt from Yamamoto's Y's line. The back is slightly longer than the front, which makes a beautiful silhouette. The colour is best seen in the last picture.
It's in perfect condition.
Measurements: waist: 35 cm/14 inch, lenght at the back: 66cm/26inch
I paid about $60 for it.
Asking $40 + 5 for shipping (shipping from the Netherlands, this way we'll both cover part of the cost of shipping)
If you're interested or have any questions, please leave a comment.
On Tuesday the 11th, I will ramdomly draw a Winner!

* listing closed! congratulations, RedFox!*

Humanoid Wide Leg Trousers, Size L





I got this pair of Humanoid wide-legged trousers on ebay some time ago, but after wearing them once I found they were just too big on me. After that, they've just been hanging out in my closet... time for them to find a new home! When I got them, they were new with tags. I wore them once, so they are still in very good condition. In the pictures, they look a bit washed out, but that is because I had to use flash - in reality, they are a deep black. Sorry about the wrinkliness in the pictures, I was being a bit lazy... I will iron them before I ship them out.
These trousers are made of nice soft black cotton material (slightly different fabric on the back than on the front, which gives a really cool subtle effect), with a black elastic band at the waist. It's got two side-pockets and one pocket at the back.
Measurements: waist: 41cm/16inch, length: 100cm/39inch, inseam: 79cm/31inch
I paid about $50 for them
Asking $30 + 10 for shipping (shipping from the Netherlands, this way we'll both cover part of the cost of shipping)
If you're interested or have any questions, please leave a comment.
On Tuesday the 11th, I will ramdomly draw a Winner!

*listing closed! congratulations, gwyneth!*

Monday, May 3, 2010

Ivory Banana Republic Dress, Size 8





About: This is such a great dress from the Banana Republic outlet. It's super comfortable and can be worn with a shirt layered underneath, plus a cardigan and belted for a very professional look. Or pair it with some fun contrasting tights and a collared shirt. Lots of possibilities. The covered buttons and pockets won me over, but it just never fit me right. I even had the straps taken in a tad, but no luck.

Meausurements: armpit to armpit-- 17.5", length-- 37.5", waist-- 30"

Retail: $60ish
Asking: $10 + $5 shipping (paypal only, please)

Listing ends May 11. Please leave your paypal email in the comments. Thank you!

Osborn Design oxfords in velvet floral






I have been stalking Osborn shoes for weeks now, because their oxfords and booties in guatemalan, african, and other amazing prints are so damn adorable. So when I ran into them at the brooklyn flea last weekend, I couldn't resist buying a pair of the oxfords they were unloading to make room for new stock. I got a pair of oxford flats in the velvet floral fabric. I'm too lazy right now to take a picture of the actual shoe, but they are the shape of the black patterned ones pictured here, but in the above fabric. It was a deal too good to pass up at the time (they are normally $100), but I still think I'm going to buy a pair of the more wild ones, so I've decided to sell these to make room in my closet (and wallet) for those.

Paid $40
Asking $40, plus $10 shipping.

Size: 38
Material: cloth uppers - cotton velvet; leather sole (but you can easily get a thin rubber sole put on at a cobbler to make them more weather-savvy)
Shape: oxford!
Color: black with floral pattern
Fits: true to size, maybe tending toward the long and narrow. i normally wear a 7.5 and 37.5. These give me a little extra wiggle room in the toes.
Listing ends: May 10, 2010

Good luck! email me with any questions ealpert [at] wesleyan [dot] edu

Sunday, May 2, 2010

[Congrats Rachel!] Shoshanna strapless floral cocktail dress, size 2.

This is a brand new (with tags) Shoshanna dress I purchased online a few months ago. It has never been worn except to try it on. The dress is very well made; the beautiful black-and-white floral pattern shell is 100% silk and comes fully lined (in polyester), with a built-in corseted bodice. The bodice is gathered/ruched with a empire waist band and black piping accents. Falls to just about the knees. It is adorable and would be perfect to wear to a wedding or party!

Why I'm letting it go: The size 2 corset is a smidge too small for me, so I can't even get the zipper up all the way, and I have to let it go even though I love it.

Size: 2 (note - would probably best fit those with an XS or S frame)
Original price: $300
Asking: Now $55

Listing ends May 10.

[Congrats Jennifer!] Twinkle by Wenlan watercolor dress, size 4

I decided to let this beautiful Twinkle by Wenlan dress go because I mis-judged my size and this is too large for me. This dress has a cowl neck and tulip skirt, and the back is two pieces criss-crossed over each other. The cut and the watercolor print make for a very unique dress that's perfect for a cocktail party or wedding.

Dress is brand-new with tag, never been worn. 100% silk. Size 4. Please let me know if you have further questions about sizing. Retail: $350 Asking: $60 plus shipping.

Listing ends May 10. Thanks for looking!

Humanoid Cowl Neck Sweater Dress-soo soft...


CONGRATULATIONS JEN!

2009 Humanoid sweater dress. In excellent condition, only worn twice. Non-itchy wool, blend of mohair. Size medium. Letting go because I have too many gray dresses and need to let go of some.
Paid: $300
Asking: $65 plus shipping
Listing ends: May 9th

Vanessa Bruno Athe Gold Grey Minidress/Tunic Size 2 (M)




** I bought this from another LOGE-er and it just doesn't fit me, so I'm relisting it for what I paid for it. It really is beautiful and I would keep it if fit.**

Original Description
description:
really cool grey wool knitted tunic/minidress (depending on how you want to wear it - I am pretty tall at 5'10'' and I could wear it as a minidress) with metallic gold sheen by Vanessa Bruno athé. it's a size 2 (in a run up of 1, 2, 3) which corresponds with an M. but it's cut generously, so different sizes could wear it, too. you could even go for it when you usually wear an S. it's really beautifully cut, with gathered pleats on the end of the sleeves. I hope you can gather this from the pictures.
I got it on ebay, and it's just been sitting in my closet ever since. I love the fabric, I love the cut, but somehow it doesn't look right on me.
the garnment is in very good condition.

measurements: length: 82 cm/32 inch, width: about 100 cm/40 inch. the sleeve length is hard to give because of the cut of the dress. on me, the sleeves are about elbow length/slightly below the elbow.

paid: approx $85 USD

asking: $65 shipped please email for international quote

listing ends on April 29th. if you are interested or have any questions, please leave your e-mail address in the comments.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

{relist} Biviel peeptoe heels, size 6-6.5






You are looking at a brand new pair of Biviels (style# 1321). They are 100% buttery soft leather and oh-so comfortable. The wooden heels are my favorite part. The only reason I'm selling them is because they are about a half size too big for my feet!!! I'm a true size 6 but these are definitely more of a 6.5.

Measurements:

9.5" from heel to toe
3" high heels (they are more wedge-like than heels so they feel really comfy)




retailed for 173$, was asking 50$ shipped now 45$ shipped
paypal only, int'l shipping extra

listing will end Saturday May 8


(Reduced) Birkenstock Madrid Patent Pink Sandals - Size 36



Super cute pink patent Birkenstock Madrid sandal in size 36. Wore this about 4 times max. In great condition and lots of tread left. I don't wear this pair enough to keep them. So so comfortable. If you don't have a pair of Birks, you need to get a pair. Your feet will thank you.! Comes from a smoke and pet free home.

I am downsizing because I have to move to a much smaller place in a few months and I am really cleaning out my closet. Paring down to essentials only.

Purchased for: $65
Asking: $15+ shipping


Listing ends on June 7th. I prefer Paypal. Please remember to leave your email address in your comment. And if you have any questions please ask!

J Crew Sandals



These here are a pair of J Crew sandals I recently bought only to wear them out once and reluctantly realize that they were just a little too big. Super comfy, no wierd rubbing, just too big! Note, these have only been worn ONCE.

These sandals are a size 7 though I would say they definitely fit more like a 7.5

They're sold out in this color on the site but you can see all the details HERE.

Paid: $88
Asking: $50 (includes shipping)

Listing ends: May 8