You know how there are things that you want from Ebay, and then there are things you WANT. Well, these garments were from my WANT-list. I really loved these but we were just not meant to be…

I was hoping to wear these leggings with my black wool dresses. They are achingly unique and the pattern looks like a pink version of a traditional Chinese landscape painting. I was devastated when I lost the auction. *sobs*

I wanted to transform this long top into a minidress when I got my hands on it- cut off the sleeves or something… I love the symmetrical front panel. But once again, it slipped under my radar.

I had all of my fingers crossed whilst I bid on this leather dress. I was wrecked when people bid much higher than me. It is just an amazing piece of structured leather- miliary-style dress. How will I ever find another one?

I am a huge fan of brogues and these comfortable silver lace-ups were going to replace the ones I am currently wearing to work everyday.

I have been in search of a cute sailor dress for years, ever since I saw Mischa Barton wearing one on her holidays. This is the 3rd cotton dress I have lost on Eay!! I guess it may actually be a little too see-through for the streets of Melbourne anyway…

This girl’s Balmain-like vintage military jacket was a smash hit among Australian fashionistas. Why wouldn’t it be? It is 100% wool, has gold stitching around it and looks like it used to be worn by a Renaissance captain. The sleeves are my favourite. This is THE jacket for Fall and it would instantly glamorise an ordinary outfit. The whole country seemed to be bidding on it. So i just watched from afar and did not participate in the auction of the season.

The great thing about Ebay is, you win some and you lose some. You get some absolute gems and some second rate dont-quite-fit stuff which is still fun if you have the flair to make it fit. I still maintain that as long as you have a good figure, you would still look good in a brown paper bag. Now I just need to find myself that brown paper bag.