All posts tagged: summer classics

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  Summer Classics: Printed Canvas Totes

  • By Suzanne Singer
  • July 13, 2010
  If there's one mandatory accessory for summer, it's the all-purpose canvas tote. The right hefty bag can serve as a stylish weekender for impromptu getaways, a carryall for marathon days at the beach, or a sporty farmers market companion to lug home your fruits and veggies. We've unearthed the best printed options eBay has to offer, from camo cargo bags to mesa-patterned shoulder sacks. Throw one over your shoulder and you're good to go just about anywhere. Read More
  Tags: summer classics, canvas tote, bags, weekender, carryall
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  Summer Classics: Flirty Dresses

  • By Heather Summerville
  • July 14, 2010
  With temperatures topping the 90-degree mark across most of the country in recent weeks, the idea of wearing anything more than a perfectly cool summer dress makes even our brows start to sweat. So in light of the current melting pot hot temperatures, we’ve combed eBay for the best selection of summer dresses to help you stand up to the heat and look devilishly stylish at the same time. All the season’s biggest trends are here: From crisp chambray to flirty little florals to the quintessential stripe—and oh yeah, nothing is over $80. Take advantage, because no matter how much you wish you could, leaving the house in anything less than one of these lightweight numbers just isn’t a viable option. Read More
  Tags: fashion, summer classics, chambray, maxi, stripes, floral, mini, flirty dresses
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  Summer Classics: Flat Sandals

  • By Suzanne Singer
  • July 12, 2010
  [fashion], [shoes], [summer classics], [flat sandals], [strappy flats], [gladiators] With the dog days in full swing and heat waves sweeping the country, we all want to wear the easiest, breeziest pieces we own. For footwear, that usually means tossing the high heels aside in favor of a more manageable strappy flat shoe. Read More
  Tags: shoes, summer classics, flat sandals, strappy flats, gladiators
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  Summer Classics: Straw Bags

  • By Suzanne Singer
  • July 8, 2010
  Straw is the quintessential summery material—just think of thatched roof cabanas in the Caribbean, or grass skirts on Hawaiian hula girls. This season, the natural, earthy look of straw goes refined, with bags that offer special detailing like handcrafted weaves, wooden handles, and cool and unexpected shapes and prints. Read More
  Tags: summer classics, raffia, bags, woven, straw
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  Summer Classics: Espadrilles

  • By Suzanne Singer
  • July 14, 2010
  Originating in Spain, espadrilles have been around for quite awhile—a pair owned by the Archaeological museum of Granada is thought to be around 4,000 years old. While this style of shoe was worn and handcrafted in Spain and France through the 19th century, it wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that the shoe became truly fashionable. Read More
  Tags: shoes, accessories, summer classics, espadrilles