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.


Wednesday, May 12, 2010

FRYE "Sunny" multi-strap boots, size 10







Like new multi-strap boots by Frye, this is the awesome "Sunny" boot, size 10 in a grey color. The company calls the color "Fog." Really great with spring dresses to go with the whole neutrals trend, great with skinny jeans, even shorts! I'm trying to streamline my boot closet and really keep what I use the most, and these were my "nice to have" boots rather than my "need to have" boots. I have a boot addiction, what can I say!

{photos from revolveclothing.com but what you'll get is the same exact make with barely any scratches--will upload photos soon!}

Details: Soft leather upper, 10" shaft, 1.5" heel.

Please note: Though it is a size 10, it's actually running a half-size larger, so if you're on the bigger side of a size 10 or you like wearing thicker socks in the fall/winter, these are a great fit.

Price: Retailed for over $300, paid $200 on sale at a store in San Francisco. Yours for $100, including shipping if in U.S. PayPal preferred!

Listing ends: May 20. Please e-mail with questions!


FRYE open toe sandals, size 10







Awesome sling back sandals by Frye. Style is "Amy" that I bought through Urban Outfitters about 2 years ago after I was lusting after a similarly designed pair by Chloe. Has all the hallmarks of a Frye shoe: sturdy hardware, stylish, well-made. Cushiony leather insole. I even had it professionally resoled to make the ball-of-foot last a little longer. What's also great about them is how thick the heel is, so there's not a lot of wobbling at all. You feel very secure.

With hills all around me in San Francisco, I always have to plan around my days to wear these, and thus these have hardly been worn! It looks so great with bootcut white jeans or a dress and is so at home with all the spring styles out now.

Size: 10
Color: Caramel brown.
Heel: Over 3"

Will come in original box if you want it.

Paid: Over $100; yours for $70 including shipping

Listing ends: May 20

SOLD Marc by Marc Jacobs Floral Sleeveless Top





Super cute floral sleeveless shirt by Marc by Marc Jacobs. Please check photos for more detail. Worn probably 5 times max. Still in good wearable condition. Looks great tucked in or out. No flaws at all. Purchased at Macy's. Comes from a smoke and pet free home.

Approximate Measurements:
Chest (measured from pit to pit): 18"
Length (from the back of neck to bottom hem): 24.5"

This has been sold to Suyen! Thank you!

SOLD APC Floral Shirt






Super cute floral shirt by APC. Please check photos for more detail. Ribbed detailing on sleeves. In excellent condition. Only worn one time. Purchased at Penelope's in Chicago. Comes from a smoke and pet free home.

Approximate Measurements:
Chest (measured from pit to pit): 19"
Length (from the back of neck to bottom hem): 24"

Sold to Genevieve. Thank you!

Alyson Fox / A Small Collection Dress, Size Small



CONGRATS, AMY!

Adorable cotton dress from Alyson Fox's A Small Collection. Size Small. Constructed from one-of-a-kind vintage fabric, and the print is amazing. Dolman sleeves and easy straight shape. Side pockets! Lovely triangle detailing at chest. Simply slips on. Perfect piece for spring, and great in winter with tights and boots. Worn exactly once; in excellent, like new condition. Note: model photo is from KickPleat's website, where I bought the dress. The model is wearing a different print than the one that is for sale here.

Approximate Measurements:

Bust: free due to batwing/dolman sleeves
Length: 34"
Hips: 19" [very straight cut down the sides]

Paid: $200
Asking: $75 + $5 shipping

Listing ends on May 20. Please remember to leave your email address in your comment!

Theory Party Dress, Size 4




Congrats, Masha!

Beautiful party/cocktail dress from Theory. Dip-dyed; colors best represented in third photo. Delicate pintucks at bodice and extend to just below the waistline. Semi-fitted top flares out to an easy, floaty skirt. So cute tied with the accompanying ribbon, but great with a skinny patent belt as well. 100% silk, both outer and full lining. Side zipper. The perfect dress to wear to a wedding or graduation. In great condition. Freshly dry-cleaned (tags from cleaners still attached).

Approximate Measurements:

Bust: 17.5"
Length: 40"
Hips: free


Paid: over $300
Asking: $65 + $5 shipping

Listing ends on May 20. Please remember to leave your email address in your comment!

J.Crew Wool Gabardine Dress, Size 4



CONGRATS, SUSAN!

Classic J.Crew black dress. Size 4. Wool gabardine with a smooth hand. Fully lined. Brand new with tags (the back slit is still sewn shut!). Lovely boatneck in front and a scoop back. Seaming detail defines your waist. The perfect dress for the office, or dressed up for a special occasion. I bought this nearly a year ago and think it's time to find it a new and appreciative home.

Approximate Measurements:

Bust = 17"
Sleeve = 10"
Waist = 14"
Length = 39"

Paid: about $100 from Jeremy's in San Francisco
Asking: $45 + $5 shipping

Listing ends on May 20. Please remember to leave your email address in your comment!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

[SOLD] pretty printed silk dress

Thanks, Prem!


Purchased from Anthropologie last year(?) and have only worn it once. Kind of a purchase on a whim but not practical for me. I barely wear prints or things that are so feminine.
Size: tag said M but it has ties that start at the sides under the bust that make it work for me, and I am an XS/S.
Materials: silk printed with a graphic black&white pattern with carmine, poppy-like flowers. Black part on bust and back is a doubled soft mesh material. The ties (same material as the dress, hard to see in the photos) can also go around to the front and you can have a little bow, or a larger one if you tie them in the back.
Condition: worn a few times.
Paid: $100ish
Asking: $30 NOW $20 shipping, list your paypal email with your comment.
Listing ends: May 18

[SOLD] Corduroy Jumper

THANKYOU ALICIA!



Purchased from a small boutique, this was made by a local designer. Reminds me of good old APC. Also would be nice in cold weather worn over a long sleeved henley with some warm tights and boots.
Size: XS or S
Materials: soft wide wale corduroy. zips up the back and the straps criss cross in back. The waist tie is adjustable. Love the big pockets!
Condition: worn once.
Paid: $215
Asking: $50 NOW $30 + shipping, list your paypal email with your comment.
Listing ends: May 18

[RELIST] Jay Godfrey LBD with zippers, sz. 4



(please refer to C and R photos)

This listing is for a new-with-tag, smashing black shift dress adorned with zippers in front and back by Canadian designer Jay Godfrey; it is from his Spring 2008 collection. It was purchased at Intermix over a year ago and still has not found the right occasion for a debut - time to pass it on to someone else! It is a classic LBD but the zippers make it tough and interesting.

size: US size 4
material: 93% silk, 7% lycra
measurements: bust: 16.5", length: 36"
style details: down the back zip, deep scoop back, hits just above the knee
condition: brand new with tag; never worn
paid: ~$119 on sale from Intermix ($459 retail)
asking: $60 + 8 shipping (PayPal/shipping to US only, via USPS)
listing end date: May 18, 2010 - random drawing from replies

Monday, May 10, 2010

handmade wooden bangles, NEW, never been worn






I bought these wood bangles from a seller on Etsy who lovingly makes them here in Canada.

I have teeny tiny hands and wrists so although i thought these would be small enough for me, they're not.

The three bangles are GORGEOUS, substantial smooth wood polished with tung oil. The shapes, the colours of the woodgrain, everything is just perfect. I would be wearing these jauntily all summer if they fit me properly.

Please note the measurements carefully.

ALL THREE BANGLES HAVE A DIAMETER OF OPENING THAT MEASURES: 2 3/8 ", inner circumference measures 7 1/4"

Bangle 1: width is 3/4"
Bangle 2 and 3: width is approx 1 5/8" (thicker 'cuff' style)

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Paid: $25 each + shipping (the seller gave me a bit of a deal since I was buying three at once; they originally cost like $28-30 each if I recall) = $75+

Asking: $38 for all three, plus $10 shipping [they will have to be shipped Canada Post as a 'package' so they charge a small fortune regardless of the lightweight-ed-ness] = $48 / OR $15 each + shipping

* if you are interested in only one bangle (or two), leave a comment and let me know which one(s) you want. If nobody has asked for the set of 3, then I will put your name into the random draw for just one or two. Hope this makes sense!

I'll draw a winner at random on Monday, May 17th! I prefer payment by Paypal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at shanan.kurtz [at] gmail.com

[SOLD] Club Monaco floral skirt, size 2





Congrats, Jennifer!

A fun summer skirt from Club Monaco that for no reason at all, I just don't find myself wearing very often. I guess I have a weakness for, and thus an over-abundance of, flouncy floral skirts and I just never get to this one.

off-white soft cotton with purple + brown 'woodcut' floral print. The waistband is grosgrain ribbon and the skirt has a cute drop-waist detail with more grosgrain and gathered, unfinished edges of fabric that leads down into subtle pleats.

Size: 2 - I'd say this is on the larger side of a size 2
measurements, laid flat: waist - 14.25" / length - 22"
Fabric: 68% cotton, 32% linen. Skirt is lined. Side zip.

Condition: Worn a few times but overall in great condition. There is a little bit of discoloration on the inside part of the waistband but it's minor, and obviously can't be seen when the skirt is being worn.

Paid: probably just under $100
Asking: $22, this includes shipping to the US or within Canada.

I'll draw a winner at random on Monday, May 24th! I prefer payment by Paypal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at shanan.kurtz [at] gmail [dot] com

[SOLD] Anthropologie summer cotton button-down top, size XS





CONGRATULATIONS, MELISSA! THANKS.

On to the next round of closet cleaning, wherein I am trying to accept the fact that there are certain articles of clothing that I will probably never fit into again. This makes me kind of bummed, but I want someone else to enjoy these things.

This blouse is in pristine condition, and was once upon a time purchased at Anthropologie. The label says 'lyrique' - not sure if that's one of their 'house' brands.

100% cotton, super lightweight, gauzy and somewhat sheer but sturdy fabric with a lovely print I would best describe as being like ikat-watercolour roses. Really pretty worn open over a little tank in the summertime.

Size: XS
measurements, laid flat: arms - 17" (these are 3/4 sleeves!), length of shirt - 19.25", dart nipped in at waist - 12.75"

Paid: can't remember, probably in the vicinity of $65-85.
Asking: $25, this includes shipping to the US or within Canada.

I'll draw a winner at random on Monday, May 17th! I prefer payment by Paypal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at shanan.kurtz [at] gmail [dot] com

Diane von Furstenberg silk blouse, size 2







This was my first DVF piece and I fell in love with the cut, colour and the print. I never wore it much, I guess b/c I'm a bit self-conscious and don't really like to show off my back (which I've reluctantly modeled in the last photo [ugh], so you can see how the straps fit). I also feel like it's now a leetle bit smaller on me than I'd like.

It's lightweight and beautiful, made with two layers of 100% silk (shell and lining) so while the blouse has a sense of sheerness about it, it's not actually see-through. The front has a very subtle draped cowl to it, held up with delicate little straps. It's a sexy piece, tempered nicely when worn underneath a blazer. The colour is a wispy light pink with grey and grey-blue patterning.

Size: 2
measurements, laid flat: length - approx 14", width across bust - about 14" with a bit of give
Condition: excellent, practically like new

Paid: somewhere in the vicinity of $200
Asking: $45, this includes shipping to USA or within Canada

I'll draw a winner at random on Monday, May 17th! I prefer payment by Paypal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at shanan.kurtz [at] gmail [dot] com

[SOLD] Wayf silk dress, size 4





Thank you and congratulations, Kat!

On to the next round of closet cleaning, wherein I am trying to accept the fact that there are certain articles of clothing that I will probably never fit into again. This makes me kind of bummed, but I want someone else to enjoy these things.

Wayf 100% silk dress, made in Los Angeles, purchased a few years ago from the Steven Alan boutique in Tribeca. It's a classic, flattering, well-made little dress in a deep crimson/wine colour (sleeve-shot photo is probably most accurate in colour). The short sleeves have a little gathered flounce at the shoulders, and the dress has pockets! Zips up the back.

It's been worn and carefully dry-cleaned a few times, and is in perfect condition. I wish I could model it to show you what a cute and flattering dress this is, but seriously -- it doesn't fit me anymore.

Size: 4
measurements, laid flat: length - just under 34", waistband - 13", length from shoulder to waistband - 14"
* note, I am 5'6" and the 'waistband' sits a little high on me... ie. it's somewhere in between an empire and a true waist

Paid: $200
Asking: $50, this includes shipping to the US or within Canada.

I'll draw a winner at random on Monday, May 17th! I prefer payment by Paypal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at shanan.kurtz [at] gmail.com

Calypso silk tops, sz. S






sold to Sarah R.

Two sleeveless tops in shantung silk by Calypso, both size small. One is a purple iridescent color, the other has a dark midnight blue undertone.

Condition:
Purple - worn once
Midnight blue - new, tag still attached

Reason for giving away: I purchased these items online and found the shape to be a tad boxy for my liking. These tops are best suited for someone who wears sz. 2-4.

Bust 18", length 19"

Asking price: $30 each, or $50 for both; price includes shipping by USPS.
Listing end date: Monday, May 17. Please leave email address in comments for random drawing.