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30 April 2010

Beyond books, cds, dvds and posters I seem to be just getting into the brave although not-so-new world of online shopping for things other than books and posters and the like. What are your favourite shopping websites that I should check out? →[More:]

For instance, Etsy is wonderful for jewelry. This AskMe thread of mine gave me a list of websites that are good for shoes, and this one told me where to find the best yarn. What are your go to websites for blowing half your paycheque on shoes, clothes, accessories, jewelry, personal care products, smaller home décor items, craft supplies such as fabric and yarn, books, music, and every other little thing your heart desires?

post by: Orange Swan at: 11:11 | 8 comments

You didn't mention clothes, but I've been really addicted to MyShape.com recently. I don't have to worry so much about size charts and they have free shipping/returns and lots and lots of sales.

posted by muddgirl 30 April | 11:14

oh wow, muddgirl. that site is great.

posted by gaspode 30 April | 11:57

Wait, you DID mention clothes!!!! My reading comprehension problems are getting out of hand!

posted by muddgirl 30 April | 13:24

I have never bought anything from elsewares.com, but I love to browse there.

posted by initapplette 30 April | 14:21

Spoonflower if you want to design your own fabric, or want to buy fabrics others have designed.

posted by chewatadistance 30 April | 16:43

I like myshape too. I went through with entering all my measurements and did the body type analysis, and it actually has really helped me zero in on clothes that work well for me.

Housewares and gifts
Atypyk
ThinkGeek
Uncommon Goods
New York Firsts
MOMA Store

Retro, Vintage, Odd, Craft
Shine Gallery
Vermont Country Store
Repro Depot (Fabrics)
Paper Source

posted by Miko 30 April | 18:02

http://www.dealextreme.com for all your chinese-made anythings, tech bits, cable-ties, bicycle lights, sunglasses and usb gadgets. It's got all that stuff that you really need, but didn't realize you needed.

posted by fuq 30 April | 19:49

I'm on my at least 5th jar of this shampoo from etsy. I'm wild about that scent. So, I like etsy for shampoo! Velocity Art and Design carries a lot of my favorite hip home decor lines like Roost, Pigeon Toe Ceramics, Heath Ceramics, Perch, etc. I like hyaluronic acids from Garden of Wisdom.

Butters and oils and things from Mountain Rose Herbs, beans from Rancho Gordo, my favorite blanket ever that's lasted me 7ish years with no signs of giving up from Garnet Hill, spices from Penzeys.

posted by birdie 30 April | 19:56

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