It's a pretty common complaint that there are no real vintage stores in Hong Kong. Admittedly, I haven't gone out of my way to find any, although HK mag and various other publications have done some round-ups of our city's piddling selection. Why bother seeking out a virtual boutique, however, when there are so many options online, though?

Ever heard of a little online auction site called eBay? It's a treasure trove of pre-loved goodies, provided you can find the right sellers. One of them, who's been on my bookmark list for ages, is Thriftwares, which always has page upon page of eclectic finds, from a simple Pierre Cardin double-breasted blazer from the '80s, to a floral bandage dress of questionable provenance that looks eerily similar to a piece from the Erin Wasson x RVCA collection, to a cage-sleeved jacket that could have been taken from the collection of the blogger fave, i heart norwegian wood.

I for one am particularly smitten with a candy-cane pink member's only bomber jacket that is currently going for US$9.99 but I know will skyrocket when the end of auction time nears... as most pieces sold by thriftwares are wont to do, goshdarnit. Watch avidly, shop freely and style outrageously.

Below: '80s floral shirtdress, sheer flapper dress, '70s tuxedo-style romper, '80s high-waisted leather skinnies, MY members only bomber in pink, sequined turtleneck romper, pierre cardin double-breasted blazer

I used to love Gwyneth so much. I remember the year she won the Oscar for Shakespeare in love, when she had those crazy stick-straight gorgeous hair extensions and wore a twinset and ball skirt to the Globes, and then every single shop in America started selling satin ball skirts even though the average human being had absolutely nowhere to go in them. Even now, although she’s become a bit of a stuck-up so-over-the-celebrity-thing celebrity, you can’t deny the woman’s got style. So when Gwynnie decides to get rid of her cast-offs on eBay, you click.

There’s some exciting finds, but mostly, not really. Am I the only one wondering why Mrs Macrobiotic owns Balenciaga trousers with a 32-inch waist? Or a size Large Nanette Lepore cardigan? Or like, 30 different engagement rings? No wonder she’s getting rid of this stuff. Couple things I do like though: the Prada trembled blossoms top and the Roger Vivier monochrome platforms (neither in my size or price range). Try your luck at the eBay GOOP store benefiting the Robin Hood Foundation.