I know at Shoewawa we make fun of Jessica Simpson's footwear range almost as much as we make fun of Irregular Choice for having an apt name, but the truth is I actually own a pair of Jessica Simpson shoes...and I love them. I'm not proud of giving in to the cash cow, but I couldn't resist. Every time I wear them, someone comments on how fab they are and I lie about where I got them and skulk away feeling guilty. So I don't think I'll be bidding on a pair of boots that have her name scrawled across the top...but I do admire her for donating them to a good cause...
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You may be able to get a good bargain on eBay.co.uk, but right now savvy Brit shoppers should be looking across the Atlantic for bargains. Yesterday the pound was worth almost two dollars, the strongest it's been since 1992, meaning we can nab amazing bargains on products from the USA, even with higher shipping costs. Take, for example, these Jimmy Choo 'Music' satin sandals. They're selling on eBay for $299 plus shipping of $39. At the current exchange rate, that makes them about £170. In contrast A similar style bought from Net-a-Porter in the UK will set you back £350 plus postage. I've always said we're ripped off for living in the UK, and here's yet more proof. Make the most of the amazing exchange rate while you can...just be careful if you go on too much of a spree, those customs officers have no mercy!
Watching the bids on eBay can be a great bit of social observation. What makes people bid on specific things? At the moment, these floral and pinstripe irregular choice heels seem to be the most highly coveted items. A size 6 pair have already got 14 bids with over a day to go, while the size 4's have attracted 7 bids...you've got 24 hours to top them. Lucky size 7's, on the other hand, have very little competition. A pair are going for £15 with only one bid and 5 hours to go.
Well, yesterday's Irregular Choice shoe boots didn't exactly get the warmest of receptions, but I will not be defeated in my one-woman quest tobring Irregular Choise to the masses! These are called Antique Rose, and they're my current lust-items of the moment. I've managed to track down a pair on eBay which are currently at £21 (and in a size 4, too, which just happens to be my size - fancy that!), but they're also available at Zappos for £120.
Like Kylie, I just can't get them out of my head. Go on then, talk me out of it...
I've got a quick update on the ever-popular grey suede ankle boots that you all seem so keen on at the moment. If you're on a budget, give ShoeMissy.com a look, as these faux suede numbers are going for less than £20 at the moment. Also available in black, they sell through eBay in various sizes. This auction is for a size 6 but there are plenty of other sizes on offer, and the good thing is they'll ship worldwide for £8.
One of the great things about MySpace is discovering new shoe fiend friends. One of the ladies kind enough to add me over the last 24 hours was Shoe Missy, who also happens to be flogging these retro looking Mary Janes on eBay for the giveaway price of £13. Who can say no to a bargain like that? She's also fellow Leo, which means she has a birthday just around the corner (or just gone). So Happy Birthday to her and Happy Bidding to you...she's also got killer heel Dorothy shoes!
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