STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

Trina Turk, Temperley, Banana Republic

Drew · Gucci

Do you have Photoshop or the like? If not, maybe search the net for a free program to download, so you can crop and flip your pictures. Also, if you get serious about Ebay, consider buying a form to help show your clothes better (for fit). I bought a form off Ebay for less than $20, including shipping and I am convinced it's helped me sell more for more $$. Also, I like to pair my items with other items (like in catalogs), even if I'm not selling the rest of the stuff, just to make it look better.

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

Thanks, Drew!

Is a form one of those dress-makers figures you put the clothes on, like part of a mannequin?

Starstuff · Kenneth Cole

You might want to take a photo of the label -- showing the manufacturer and the size so ppl know it's authentic.

Also, maybe take a photo of the item against a white background? That way the pattern shows up more clearly.

These are things that help me when I'm looking to buy something.

P.S. -- yes, a form is the same and a mannequin -- though I think a form is adjustable (in the bust waist and hips), and a mannequin isn't. Forms are usually used in creating clothing, whereas a mannequin is used to display them. (more than you ever wanted to know, I'm sure)

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

thanks, starstuff, good points. it does seem like showing the label makes people more comfortable.

you and i need to go to the shu uemura lash bar, BTW. we never did that.

nicoley · Coach

Just curious... what is the shu uerma las bar? And where is it at? Sounds interesting...

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

Nicoley, I haven't been there yet, but I think you go there to get fitted with really fab fake eye lashes. I think Shu Uemura has a place to do that in New York City and San Francisco, but am not sure about elsewhere. HTH!