Fashion in Film – Etsy Gift Ideas
Online shopping can be a bit overwhelming, so Lacy Landre shares some of the secrets of Etsy.com, with a fun, Hollywood-through-the-years twist.
It’s that season again: the one where you have to buy things for others to prove your sentimentality by finding the most unique, specialized, thoughtful gift on the planet that nobody else has though of already that they hopefully don’t already have. In the age of the Internet, this sometimes proves a bit difficult.
Think about it: no malls. No Christmas music blaring in the background. No circling for 45 minutes trying to avoid hitting someone else’s screaming kids in the parking lot. Just you, your computer, and your holiday drink of choice.
Online buying can get a little overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. I suggest getting familiar with Etsy. It’s often hard to navigate if you don’t know what you’re looking for, which is why keywords are important. Why not make a game of it?
As a starting point for some gift suggestions, I gave myself a little assignment to assemble a set of Etsy treasury lists based on things I like: movies and old stuff. The following is a compilation fashion-related items based on an actor from each decade in the 20th century:
(Click on the name for a link to the Etsy shops)
Keywords: cameo, hair comb, lace collar
Keywords: flapper, pearls, cloche
Keywords: mermaid dress, feathers, tap dance
Keywords: oxfords, peter pan hat, leopard
Keywords: aviators, boxing, motorcycle
Keywords: paris, bustier, shirt dress
Keywords: foxy brown, halter top, platform heels
Keywords: tail coat, vampire, goth
Keywords: reality bites, fanny pack, grunge
Lacy Landre has an Etsy store of her own. You can also follow her on Twitter.
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