The Inside Source

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Clare Vivier’s Holiday Essentials

We’re always obsessing over Clare’s selection of bags (sold at Steven Alan stores). Currently, she’s gaining lots of street cred for her strong, chic cuts and colors, along with respect for her strict adherence to ethical manufacturing. The Inside Source asked the bag master what “5 Essential Items” she carried this holiday. Having just returned from freezing Minnesota, her fav picks were:

1. “This may be horribly obvious for everyone, but I’m gonna say it — my iPhone 5!” (available on eBay)

2. “Steven Alan cashmere beanie or an Alpaca fur hat.”

3. “RODIN olio lusso Lip Balm.” (available on eBay)

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4. “Josie Maran’s Color Stick for cheeks in Rosey.”

5. “L.L. Bean Duck Boots.”

If you happened to fall in love with any of the bags seen above, visit clarevivier.com and order one of these four: (1) La Pochette for $145 (2) Flat Clutch for $143 (3) Canvas Weekender for $363 (4) Petit Messenger Sac ($253). Did we mention some of her bags can be monogrammed too?

(Photo: Courtesy of ClareVivier.com. Text by Jauretsi)

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RAPP Me Up in Love

By Jenny Bahn

Still looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? You’ve got a few hours left before time runs out! We love these digitally printed and Melbourne-made scarves from textile designer RAPP. The abstract shapes, bright colors, and silk crepe de chine fabric are just what you want to tuck into your pocket or tie around your neck. Wait, we’re shopping for other people, right? Either way, whether you’re buying for yourself or a loved one, head on over to Monk House Design to purchase one of five RAPP-designed scarves. Or, if RAPP doesn’t suit your fancy, there’s another amazing Hermes scarf up on eBay that you should definitely swoop up.

(Photo: Courtesy of Monk House Design)

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5 Days to Christmas: Aisha Sharpe

Aisha is a pro beverage consultant in NYC. She tended bar at New York’s Soho House and soon became a sought-after mixologist for places like The Breslin in Manhattan. She also served as the knowledgeable judge on NBC’s On The Rocks: The Search for America’s Top Bartender. We asked Aisha if she could have anything rushed to her doorstep in exactly one hour (using the eBay Now app) what would she get?

“Things I have needed in an hour professionally are glasses for booze and vessels of different varieties for holding large amounts of cocktails, garnishes, etc.” She adds a lil’ fashion item. “Personally, I think I would love to be able to get a good pair of jeans in an hour.”

If ordered on the eBay Now app (deliveries are within New York City and San Francisco currently), the liquor mix-master would be able to order several Igloo 12-Qt Ice Cube Blue coolers via the eBay/Target store for $17.99 and some Kirby Cordial glasses from eBay/Crate & Barrel for $8.95. For good measure, she could throw in some J Brand jeans from either Bloomingdale’s ($169) or Saks Fifth Avenue ($176) stores on eBay. Each item has a $5 delivery charge. Remember, eBay takes $20 off all first orders! Isn’t it time you used eBay now for all your Christmas shopping asap?

(Photo: Portrait courtesy Aisha Sharpe. Items Courtesy of eBay Now app. Text by Jauretsi)

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Postcards from China: Steven Alan’s Morning

By Jauretsi

Designer Steven Alan recently flew out to China for eBay’s big launch this month. Here’s the most awe-inspiring morning shot of Beijing from the man himself. When asked which Chinese phrase he mastered, Steven responded, “Thank you, I am full” or “謝謝，我飽了.” Remember, there’s only a few more Steven Alan-designed eBay Holiday Collective goodies left. Perfect stocking stuffers.

(Photo: Steven Alan Instagram at @salan212)

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eBay Now: Your Son Can Now Bake in One Hour

By Jauretsi

Breaking News: Starting February 2013, Hasbro will officially make their Easy-Bake Oven gender-free. No more feminine pink for the baker boys. Yesterday, an eighth grade girl delivered 44,000 signatures to Hasbro’s headquarters from friends who demanded a gender-free version of this toy. The result? Hasbro will be releasing a silver and black edition in 2013. Go America!

This Christmas, if your little man is strong enough to endure purple and pink shades, we think he should begin his cooking early. eBay has a few vintage Easy-Bakes to purchase. If you really want it fast, download the eBay Now app and order the Hasbro Easy-Bake via the Toys R Us store, and get it delivered to your home within 1 hour! We’re not kidding. If you order between Dec 17th and 22nd, you’ll get the special gift all wrapped up in pretty Jonathan Adler wrapping paper. Embrace the kitchen boys and girls!

(Photo: Courtesy of Toys R Us. Text by Jauretsi)

December 19, 2012

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Fancy Friends

By Jenny Bahn

If you’re still stumped on holiday gift ideas, consider the cheeseboard. No, not just any cheeseboard will do. Think artisanal. Think rough-hewn, work-of-art topped with Brie. When buying simple, seemingly run-of-the-mill gifts, you must make sure they are special, worthy of your fanciest friends. Check out these unique pieces made of olive wood, produced by Oliv Art and sold on eBay, or this one, made by Hawthorne and Wren. If you’re not one for wood, Dwell sells a great board made of slate, with the added bonus of being chalk-friendly so you can denote which cheese is which.

(Photo: Courtesy of denofopulence)

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Fishing for Ideas

By Jenny Bahn

Dads can be the hardest to shop for. I feel they fall into two categories: the sweater-wearing, cufflink-using variety or the rugged outdoorsman. My dad falls into the latter group; you’ll never see him wearing a cashmere cardigan or stocking his library with the latest Philip Roth tome. No, he’d prefer some hunting gear or a new pair of Sorrels. This year, I’m looking into updating his fishing arsenal — maybe a rod and reel, some flashy new lures, or a cool new bag. eBay really is a one-stop shop for everything. Happy holiday hunting!

(Photo: Courtesy of @robbod via Instagram)

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Eternal Flame

By Jenny Bahn

When shopping for the holidays, I like to stick with a theme. One year it was terrariums; the next year it was Taschen books. When you’ve got a ton of people to buy for, sometimes it’s easiest to take one particular item and get it for everyone on your list — not the same exact thing, of course, but personalized to cater to each specific individual. This year, I’m getting all my friends vintage, collector-worthy lighters. eBay has a treasure trove of them online. This chrome fighter plane table lighter from the 50’s is pretty killer. If you want something a bit more romantic, here’s an enamel Renaissance-themed one from Italy. And if you ever wanted to spark a flame using a knight in shining armor, eBay has that, too.

(Photo: Courtesy of itwasgeorge.tumblr.com)

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Supreme Gifts

By Jauretsi

Supreme is known for their coveted skate-culture goods, from boards to caps. The brand has managed to remain relevant since its 1994 inception with recent campaigns featuring everyone from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga. If you missed out on some of their sold-out editions (which fly off the shelves), take a peek at eBay’s inventory for more “out-of-box” gifts such as their Supreme Domino Set or Supreme Harmonica. These are veritable collector items for any Supreme or skater fan. Trust us, you’ll earn cool points from this gift if bestowed upon the right subject.

(Photo: Courtesy of eBay seller Poofyo)

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Insta-Peep-o-Gram: Fresh Hermes Plateware

By Jauretsi

The folks at Zio & Sons — a firm specializing in art direction, branding, interiors, and vintage pieces — has one of the most stylish of Instagrams. Above is a snapshot taken by one of their staff members, capturing this incredibly gorgeous set of Hermes kitchen pieces we’re now dying for. We discovered a few Hermes plates floating around on eBay that we highly recommend giving as a fashionable holiday gift.

(Photo: Courtesy of Zio & Sons)