Making a quick buck - eBay

Ebay is my favourite thing in the world. I've been selling odd bits and pieces for around four years and it's saved me many a time when I've been skint and helped me buy that dress I've been desperate to own. It's a fantastic way to make a bit of extra money. I thought I'd pass along a few tricks of the trade I've discovered along the way.

One of the biggest issues of selling on eBay would be how to transport the item to the buyer and how to be sure you're charging the right amount of postage. It's essential to always make sure you weigh your item and work out the correct amount of postage. I have tried to guess this many times in the past and always came unstuck. What's the point in selling something if you're going to lose out on the profit? You won't make much money! Parcelforce is a great option for bulkier items!

Make sure you keep any old jiffy bags to send your items as this can again keep the cost down. I collect mine from work and save them from going in the bin. You really do want to maximise your profits. You can buy a job lot of light plastic postage bags online for a very reasonable price. These are brilliant for sending clothes that don't need protection.

Finally set aside some time to list your items on a Sunday night as it's been proven this is when most people tend to look for bargains and you're more likely to sell. I find around 6-7pm tends to be the best time as people are settling down. Keep your items listed for 7 days and always keep a beady eye out for free listings weekend as they can be a god send!

Do you sell on eBay often? Any words of wisdom you have to share?

This post was written in collaboration with Parcelforce.

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Please repeat whatever you just said, nothing's making sense

Outfit:
White longline cami - Asos
Jumbo floral midi skirt - Asos
White plimsols - Converse
Rose gold Next watch - birthday gift
White statement gold necklace - c/o New Look
Purple nail varnish - Colour Club Chelsea Girl

After saving all my pennies for New York I was beginning to get the shakes from being on a spending ban so when I recieved a little bit of money via eBay I decided to throw caution to the wind and persue the Asos sale. I was very restrained and only came away with this gorgeous skirt and this non-sale basic cami. I could have spent a small fortuine but decided to have my sensible head on for one. What's happened to me?! I do tend to think Asos skirts are a tad overpriced so only really buy them in the sale. I don't mind spending £45 on a dress but on a skirt? No thanks. I thought the skirt would be a cotton material but it's more like a thick jersey material so it feels quite heavy. I'm hoping the dreaded bobbles won't come too soon.

This weekend has been spent recovering from Newmarket on Friday - the day was absolutely brilliant! I never knew just how much I enjoyed inflicting my god awful singing on people via Karaoke. I'm proud to say I was a bit of a hogger and belted out the Spice Girls complete with the dance moves. I don't think my mother has ever been prouder.

Have you brought any bargains in the Asos sale?

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In the meadows

Outfit:
Cut out meadow printed dress - c/o Lashes of London
Black slouch clutch bag - Next
Black strappy gold heeled sandals - c/o Boohoo

I've never been on for low cut clothes as let's face it my chest is nothing really to shout about and I don't like showing off my legs with bum skimming dresses. So this cut out midi dress had my name written all over it. The length is perfect and the cut out stomach helps to stop me looking too frumpy. I love the pretty summery pattern and the sturdy material. If you're going to do bodycon it has to certainly suck you in and boy did this make sure none of my lumps and bumps were showing.

I'm wearing this for a day out at Newmarket races followed by seeing Madness later on tonight. It's to help celebrate my mother birthday - she's certainly milking turning 50 as her actual birthday was back in May and we still have Claridges for Afternoon Tea in August. There's a huge gaggle of us traipsing down to Newmarket in a karaoke, booze filled, furry-lined, party minibus. It seems like when we do things we do them in style. I predict a day/night of carnage with my mother's friends putting my best friend and I to shame and showing us exactly how it's done.

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