This week’s eBay finds feature dresses from Mary-Kate and Ashley, colorful ceramic pieces, and even a little Rodarte action. Check out our fabulous finds after the jump!
1. Tiffany Baby Rattle
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To our great dismay, the legendary jeweler is no longer producing silver baby rattles—one of the most classic newborn gifts for generations. There are still some available on eBay, including this race-car-themed rattle and teether in one. According to the seller, the style was produced in 2002 and retired shortly after. (eBay search keywords: Tiffany baby rattle)
2. New Diane von Furstenberg Airplane Skirt
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A wall painted with bright blue airplane silhouettes at Barneys Co-op in New York has us loving little plane motifs. (Maybe we’re craving a bit of a spring break escape.) This skirt, by beloved designer Diane von Furstenberg, boasts an adorable plane print, and its pleated, knee-length cut is totally on-trend for the season. (eBay search keywords: airplane skirt)
3. Foo Dogs
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A pair of foo dogs can welcome guests while standing guard at your door. You can use them as doorstoppers, too. (eBay search keywords: foo dogs)
4. Halcyon Days Box
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This sweet box from Halcyon Days subtly commemorates the upcoming wedding of Wills and Kate. (eBay search keywords: Halcyon Days engagement)
5. Hunt Slonem Warrior Parrots
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American artist Hunt Slonem is best known for his paintings of tropical birds based on species from a personal aviary in which he keeps about 100 live birds. While his current works are more abstract, this signed serigraph from 1979, one of his earlier pieces, is an affordable way to own a piece from this talented painter. (eBay search keywords: Hunt Slonem)
6. New Ceramic Garden Stool:
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A bright ceramic garden stool makes for a versatile piece both inside and out. Use it as a side table, an ottoman or a plant stand. (eBay search keywords: ceramic garden stool)
7. Empire Blow Mold Bunny:
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Easter is right around the corner. Get hopping with a collectible bunny from Empire Blow Mold. Beth Buccini, co-owner of famous New York designer boutique Kirna Zabete, is a fan. (eBay search keywords: Empire Blow Mold Easter)
8. New Vintage Croquet Balls
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Put weathered balls from this classic summertime game into an oversize bowl for a fun tabletop display. (eBay search keywords: croquet)
9. L.A.P.A. Satchel
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With a top-handle silhouette and in a citrus-y shade of orange, this bag, from Italian designer L.A.P.A captures two of the season’s biggest accessory trends. (eBay search keywords: orange top-handle bag)
10. New Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Sweater Dress
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Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy have been making headlines of late. A favorite of fashion insiders since the launch of their label, Rodarte, in 2005, they have recently: designed costumes for the Oscar-winning film “Black Swan” as well as the dress the movie’s star, Natalie Portman, wore to the Academy Awards ceremony; announced a capsule collection for Pitti W, the women’s wear section of Pitti Immagine (it’s the first time the designers will show in Europe); opened a solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles; and designed an exclusive collection for cutting-edge retailer Opening Ceremony, for which this dress is a part. (eBay search keywords: Rodarte Opening Ceremony)
11. Nars Lipstick in “Leila”
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Makeup genius Francois Nars just opened his first-ever freestanding boutique in Manhattan’s West Village. This rich red, now discontinued but still coveted, offers a bold matte finish. (eBay search keyword: Nars discontinued)
12. The Row Dress
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Actresses, clothing designers and paparazzi-favorites Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were nominated alongside Joseph Altuzarra and Prabal Gurung for the CFDA’s 2011 Swarovski award for womenswear. They also just announced the launch of a new digital fashion venture. The Row, the most high-end of several fashion collections the sisters design, is known for super-luxurious basics. (eBay search keywords: The Row)
Original by Julie Gerstein
