I have been a professional ebay seller and buyer since 1998, I do tons of research all the time.  I am hoping this guide helps you to discover your niche as either a buyer or seller here on ebay.  I have put together this guide as a way to help you discover, navigate and simplify your ebay searches based on who you are!  If you are a seller (or you want to be a seller), find your niche by letting your passions lead the way.  Often the more niche specific you are is the more successful you will be as a seller. (If you love shoes, sell only shoes, if your love is vintage dresses, sell only vintage dresses...you get my point).  So- Where does a self-proclaimed fashionista begin!?!  Well, you are in the right place! Ebay offers some of the best deals on the planet!!!  First you have to analyze your personality...are you conservative, fun, flirty, sexy?  Are you a Rockstar chick?  Are you modern and trendy or traditional and classic!? I am going to give you some Designer and Brand ideas, (many of which you probably haven't heard of), all based on personality traits!  Below are just a few ideas, you may just discover your next favorite piece here on ebay!

*You are youthful, FUN, and like to party:

BETSEY JOHNSON
BEBE
ARDEN B.
CACHE
Custo Barcelona
Alberto Makali
Roberto Cavalli
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Party, club

*You have a passion for culture and travel:

Plenty
TIBI
ANAC
Chico's
Keyword search ideas: Asian / African / Indian, etc.

*You love luxury textiles, the label name is not that important to you:

Cashmere
Alpaca
Mohair
Silk (Silk - satin and Silk - chiffon)

*You are intellectual, preppy and collegiate:

Ralph Lauren
Vineyard Vines
J.Crew
Brooks Bothers
LL Bean
Lands' End
Lacoste
Burberry
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Polo, Button front, Oxford

*You are rich and fabulous, money is not an issue for you, but even YOU can't resist a deal on ebay:

Chanel
Hermes
Louis Vuitton
St. John
Eskandar
Valentino
Yves Saint Laurent
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Italy, Designer

*You are trendy, love new shapes and prints, you enjoy investing in special pieces:

Miu Miu
Chloe
Marni

*You are cool, edgy, a trend-setter, willing to pay a bit more for quality pieces:

Alexander McQueen
Ann Demeulemeester
Save The Queen
Cop. Copine
Rick Owens
Comme Des Garcons
Thomas Wylde
Dries Van Noten
Jean Paul Gaultier

*You love anything ultra feminine and pretty:

Lilly Pulitzer
Sweet Pea
Nanette Lepore
Rebecca Taylor
Blumarine
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Babydoll, puff sleeve, trapeze

*You are professional and enjoy clothing pieces that are practical and beautiful:

Akris / Akris Punto
Piazza Sempione
Armani
Escada
St. John
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Blazer, blouse, dress pants, suit, trousers

*You are sporty and enjoy the outdoors:

Lacoste
Ralph Lauren
The North Face
Jamie Sadock
Columbia
Bogner
Moncler
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Ski, Tennis, Golf, hiking, etc.

*You are artsy, crafty and creative, not afraid to wear unusual pieces:

Neesh by D.A.R.
Odille
Moth
Sleeping on Snow

*You are mature, and love detailed pieces that maintain a level of simplicity and affordability:

Chico's
J.Jill
Coldwater Creek

*You are mature, fun-loving, a natural caregiver, the go-to person for advice:

The Quacker Factory
Storybook Knits
Michael Simon

*You are mature and secure.  You embrace a quiet elegance:

Eileen Fisher
Kristensen Du Nord

*You are young, dark, gothic and artistic:

Lip Service
Morbid Threads
Junkfood
Tripp
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Goth, punk


*You are relaxed, casual and easy going:

Juicy Couture
Flax
Faconnable
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Slouchy, oversized, soft, comfy, cotton

*You are all biker, love the freedom of the open road:

Harley Davidson
Ed Hardy
Christian Audigier
Seven for all mankind
True Religion
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Leather, biker, motorcycle, tattoo

*You enjoy country music, line dancing and the Southern lifestyle:

Double D Ranch
Faconnable
Keyword Search IDEAS: Western, rockabilly

*You love the tropics and embrace the beauty of it:

Tommy Bahama
Lilly Pulitzer
Fresh Produce
KEYWORD SEARCH IDEAS: Tropical, floral, beach

*You are a true trendy urbanite and enjoy modern fashion with vintage roots:

James Perse
Obey
Miss Sixty
Silence & Noise
Kimchi Blue
Sparkle & Fade
KEYWORD SEARCH: Urban, Vintage, burnout

*Your style is flexible, changes with the wind, however, it must remain
fresh, young and trendy:

Trina Turk
Catherine Malandrino
Elie Tahari
BCBG
Marc Jacobs
Tory Burch
Twelfth Street
Milly of New York

*You are a fashionista on a very, very tight budget, here are good choices:

Banana Republic
Ann Taylor Loft
Ann Taylor
Express
Guess
White House Black Market
Michael Kors
Chico's
Coldwater Creek
J.Jill
Anthropologie brands
Urban Outfitters Brands

*You are professional and want to find labels that are work/office appropriate:

Theory
Elie Tahari
Tahari
Banana Republic
Ann Taylor

*You are beautiful and plus size, style and cut are important (turn to these reliable labels):

Coldwater Creek
Flax
Fresh Produce
Liz & Me
Torrid
Misook
Venezia
Eileen Fisher
Vikki Vi
Talbots
Foxcroft


*You want sexy, anything with sex appeal:

Ann Ferriday
Victoria's Secret
BEBE
Diane Von Furstenberg

*You seek out hard-to-find / rare Designer labels, you are the ultimate fashion leader (here's a few to get you started):

Anne Fontaine
Anna Molinari
Jil Sander
Jill Stuart
Celine
Paul & Joe
Kristensen Du Nord
Mayle
Lanvin
Katyone Adeli
Loro Piana
Pringle of Scotland
Lainey
Balenciaga
Sacai
Geren Ford
Dosa
Costume National
Rory Beca
Matthew Williamson
Sonia Rykiel
Gharani Srok
Helmut Lang
Isabel Marant
Nieves Lavi
Les Prairies des Paris
Pamela Dennis
Nina Ricci
Phillip Lim 3.1
Thread Social
Rozae Nichols
Temperley
Mint
Inhabit

THANKS FOR READING THIS GUIDE, I HOPE YOU HAD SOME FUN!  I am open to other label suggestions under my categories, please let me know your ideas and I will edit this guide!

-Charlene April
www.nowthisisfun.net