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Rebecca Minkoff Dishes on Her Holiday Wish List, Being "Banned" From Using the Phone at Home, and More

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:33:53 PST

In time for the holiday shopping season, Rebecca Minkoff just released her stylish tech-savvy collection of affordable tech accessories exclusively for eBay. Psst, don't forget to leave a comment here to win your very own Rebecca Minkoff lux iPad case. After all, everyone needs a snazzy case to go with their awesome gadgets. Last night at the launch party - which included cute free manis and pedis - the designer chatted with us about being addicted to her tech gadgets, her holiday wish list, and partywear dressing tips. The proud new mommy even showed us cute pictures of her adorable son Luca - aww!

FabSugar: Your tech accessories line shows signature "Rebecca Minkoff" style. How would you describe the girl that wears your collection?
Rebecca Minkoff: We call her the "downtown romantic." She likes to be noticed for her style and her bag, but not because of the logo. When I talk to my customers, they love that they're getting stopped for the style of their bag, or their shoe and apparel, not because of some particular name.

FS: These pieces are great for holiday gifting. Speaking of presents, what's on your wish list this year?
RM: A dining room table. We're slowly renovating our apartment since we made a room for the baby, which previously didn't exist. Something modern, maybe midcentury? That's always good.

FS: What do you love to give your friends during the holidays?
RM: I love to give people things from my line, because it's usually my friends who come to me saying, "I need a new bag for my wife, help!"

Rebecca Minkoff on getting "banned" from using the phone at home, holiday styling tips, and more.

May the Force Help You Win eBay's Star Wars Car Auction

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:43:50 PDT

Every two seconds a Star Wars item is searched for and sold on eBay, according to the website. That's a huge number for a company that sells everything from vintage clothes to electronic components. In celebration of the franchise's staggering popularity and this Friday's release of the entire saga on Blu-ray, eBay introduced a dedicated Star Wars landing page on eBay featuring daily trivia, quizzes, and snapshots of Star Wars sales currently on the site.

Capitalizing for a cause, from Sept. 16 through Sept. 23, eBay will partner with Lucasfilm on a Star Wars charity auction with all proceeds benefiting the Stand Up For Cancer charity. Slated for the auction block are rare movie memorabilia including a Star Wars-edition 2012 Volkswagen Passat and a pair of sold-out VIP tickets to Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando. Yes, that makes buying a Star Wars-themed car not just another piece of your sci-fi collection, but also a good deed!

Link Time: Happy Birthday, Giorgio Armani!

FabSugar — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:44:14 PDT

Giorgio Armani turns 75 today; see his career highlights - The Daily Beast
Rihanna replaces Megan Fox in the next round of Emporio Armani ads - The Cut
Our anticipation grows for the supermodel-filled Duran Duran video - Modelinia
Camilla al Fayed buys Issa - Vogue UK
Up-and-coming designers share their favorite Summer trends - The Inside Source
Four reasons not to be scared of crochet - Lucky
CFDA and eBay join forces, launch line of totes to combat counterfeiting -Purse Blog
Luv AJ is throwing a special trunkshow at Revolve - Refinery29
Mario Testino “Todo o Nada” opening in Rome - Vogue Daily
The best punk-chic pieces under $50 - InStyle

My 5 Essential Tech Tools For Relocating

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:08:36 PDT

Moving can be such a hassle, but it doesn't have to be painful. Over the course of the last month, as my apartment hunt has gone into full swing, I've discovered that these five tech tools can be a lifesaver when it comes to saving up, budgeting, selling off my unused items, and even taking a virtual tour of apartments from miles away. Check out my most-used digital tools, then share with us the apps and sites you have used to help you move!

PadMapper - Recently recommended to me by a co-worker, PadMapper has helped me save lots of time by aggregating more available units (via Craigslist, Apartments.com, and other rental agencies), and placing them on a Google Map for easy location browsing.
Ustream - My husband and I couldn't make an open house at the same time, so he streamed the apartment tour on Ustream so I could see it in real time. The best part is, I could comment via the chat feature to ask questions and hear the conversations as if I were really there.
Ebay For iPhone - Since we're moving to a smaller place, some of our precious gadgets and gizmos have to go. Instead of dealing with the hassle of negotiation and no-shows on Craigslist, we started selling some of our goods on Ebay. The app has streamlined our process, since you can upload pics from your iPhone and list your item right on your mobile device. Plus, you can check on the status of your items and get alerts when someone has bid or bought instantly.

See the rest of the list after the jump.

Link Time: Princess Beatrice's Infamous Hat Sells For $130,700

FabSugar — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:32:12 PDT

Princess Beatrice's hat sells for a record-breaking $130,700 - The Cut
New store we love: Aritzia - Lucky
Naomi Campbell reunites the Supers for a music video - Modelinia
Judith Leiber buys her designs back on eBay - The Inside Source
Edie Parker clutches are a new kind of arm candy - Bag Snob
Labelux has bought Jimmy Choo for $800 million - Vogue UK
Meadham Kirchoff go flower shopping - Vogue Daily
The 30 hottest celebrity maxi dresses - InStyle
The cutest Summer carryalls for busy ladies - Refinery29

Enter to Win a $500 eBay Gift Card & Shop Derek Lam + eBay Dresses!

Sponsor — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:00:00 PDT

We all know eBay for its fabulous high-end finds and vintage favorites, but now @eBay is bringing you an exclusive Derek Lam + eBay dress collection! The final assortment of five iconic dresses, chosen by the designer’s fans, offers women the perfect look for every occasion!

To celebrate this limited-edition collection, we’re giving away a $500 eBay gift card to one lucky winner. By logging in to PopSugar and taking the poll below, you’ll be automatically entered to win. Winners are chosen at random - good luck!

Official rules.

Derek Lam For eBay Collection on Pre-Sale Now!

FabSugar — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:10:21 PDT

For Fall 2011, Derek Lam paired up with eBay to create a line of 16 easy-to-wear dresses which he presented at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week earlier this year. After the presentation, consumers were invited to vote for their favorite pieces, and now the five most popular styles - the black poplin evening dress and shift, the floral print dress in maxi and midi silhouettes, and the indigo denim sun dress - are being sold on eBay.com in the wallet-friendly price range of $125-$295. We’d opt for the black sheath dress - who doesn’t need another LBD? Be sure to check out the whole collection to shop your favorite style!

Link Time: Karl Lagerfeld Loves Kate Middleton's Nose

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:22 PDT

Karl Lagerfeld on Kate Middleton's best features - Vogue UK Daily
Lindsey Wixson's Jason Wu prom dress - Modelinia
Win a Kate Spade shopping spree with eBay's charity auction - The Inside Source
Jessica Szohr loves her hats - InStyle
Hannah MacGibbon will stay at Chloé for at least one more season - The Cut
Another way to completely avoid wearing real jeans - Refinery29
Four questions with J.Crew's Marissa Webb - Lucky
Alexander Wang, we have a problem - Purse Blog
How to wear your evening shoes during the day - Vogue Daily

Shopping: Seven Spring '11 Collabs to Grab

Noria Morales — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:55:27 PST

Spring is going to be a killer season for fantastic collaborations. Collaborations have become hugely popular and have allowed fashion designers - Derek Lam, the Mulleavy sisters, and Chloe Sevigny among them - to step outside their niche and try something new. From luxury to budget, we've highlighted the top collaborations you should check out and stock up on before they're gone.

Peep Derek Lam + eBay's Newly Released Spring 2011 Collection and Rock the Vote!

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:43:28 PST

Let's take a quick break from checking out all of the Fall 2011 goodies and zoom in on Derek Lam's cheap(er) Spring 2011 collection for eBay, which just debuted yesterday during NYFW at the beautiful Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center. Sixteen Summer-perfect dresses were displayed, ranging from colorful cotton poplin numbers to wispy bohemian floral frocks, which, by the way, were all styled with Lam's amazing patent flatforms. Lam also concocted a couple of black-tie-appropriate gowns for those looking for something dressier. And guess what? All of the dresses are set to retail from $125 to $295 - much cheaper than Lam's signature line! However, there's a catch: only five of these pretties will be produced for purchase. If you're jonesing for a particular piece - we especially love the long floral maxi and denim shirt dress - cast your vote at DerekLam.ebay.com and hope for the best. If that's not enough assurance for you, there's always the refresh button . . . The five winning dresses will be announced March 1 and will be available for purchase May 1. Take a look at our video of the collection on FabSugarTV.