What I Actually Bought on The RealReal
In partnership with TRR
Up until now, brand collaborations never quite made sense for us. Selleb’s ethos has always been about sharing intel of things people have actually bought and loved (no product placements, no sponcon, and no ads). But when The RealReal reached out to us about a potential partnership, it felt less like a ~business proposition~ and more like reconnecting with an old friend who's witnessed all your fashion phases: the good, the questionable, and the tf was I thinking? Not to mention that we are totally mission-aligned on the REAL and the AUTHENTIC, albeit in different ways ;)
Let’s rewind for a sec. Our relationship with TRR runs deep. We’ve been buying and selling with them for a decade+!!
For those who’ve been with us since Day 1, you might recall our humble (read: cringey) days as teen fashion bloggers back in the early 2010s when Blogspot/Wordpress/Lookbook.nu (wow major tb) were the hotspots, hosting the likes of the Blonde Salad, Man Repeller, and Pink Peonies, and shopping secondhand online hadn’t yet entered the cultural zeitgeist. But yours truly saw a juicy opportunity. In 2013, at age 12/14, we jumped head-first into the online resale game — arbitraging Wildfox Gold Label, Juicy, and Rag & Bone pieces like the mispriced currencies they often were!
But for the luxury and high-end labels, we ofc resorted to The RealReal. And when we launched our startup as a celeb Selleb resale platform in late 2021, we were the first to cite and credit TRR’s 2015 celebrity drop as our OG inspiration. After all, we had gotten our hands on the Alexander McQueen sweater straight from Kendall Jenner’s closet (!!!), and the thrill of owning something worn by our style icon kind of rewired our brain chemistry ngl.
Fast forward to today, and we’ve come full circle with TRR.
For all our new readers, Selleb is no longer a resale app. It has evolved into a social app where you can see everyday, real-life purchases of not just your friends and friends of friends but also some of the coolest tastemakers on the internet. Bottom line: Our app showcases receipts submitted from the chicest users around the world — mostly Gen Z girls in fashion capitals like NYC, LA, London, Seoul, Paris, Milan, and Dubai. User feedback tells us that secondhand deals are some of the best purchases to browse!
This week, we’re dedicating our What I Actually Bought programming to all the fun pieces that our Selleb community has actually bought on TRR (with receipts to show their shopping savvy). Our app is invite-only right now bc we’re curating the first cohort of users who truly get it. If you are obsessed with tracking down the best finds, love discovering what real people are actually buying, and value transparency over all else, you can apply to get on our app here.
P.S. Exactly a year ago, we published an edition dedicated to underrated TRR secondhand hacks (actual TRR tea guysss) because we realized there were so many TRR lovers amongst us in the Selleb community, and we wanted to share the insider knowledge we’ve amassed over the years. Our favorite hack is ALWAYS to filter by “Editor’s Picks” on TRR and sort from low to high (we’re also fans of the price floor).
P.P.S. ICYMI, TRR also launched their own Substack, The RealGirl, if you are looking for more secondhand intel straight from the source. The spring items have sprung and we’re getting ready to purge and shed our winter layers in favor of new (secondhand) energy.
Without further ado,
What We Actually Bought
@claireleeyours (1/2 of Selleb Sisters), similar here here and here
Got an extra 20% off @cachetdechloe (the other 1/2 of Selleb Sisters but lol that is Claire wearing what I actually bought below — we share the same closet;)), similar here and here
@theannadelvey (needs no introduction), similar here
of (aka @pigg.jpeg), similar here and here but def be on the lookout for “satin floral slides,” have seen a bunch come and go (quickly) on TRR
@e.archive (viral Balenciaga collector), similar here (on sale too omg) and here
of (fashion editor and stylist, writes for Vogue, W Magazine, Elle), similar here here and here, scroll through this page
of (our friend group’s in-house stylist, the one whose closet we always want to raid), similar here here and here
(pink queen, she rocks pink like no one else), be on the lookout for a pink trench here
(editor-in-chief @haloscopemag), similar here
SALES / DEALS on TRR
Clothing: Armani black button closure vest ($80, this is a no brainer), Dries sheer mock neck blouse ($355, what a Chloé girl would wear), Barbour jacket ($87.50, this color omg), Mother mid-rise jeans ($105, screams spring with the subtle floral embellishments), The Row burnt orange sheer blouse ($92.50, Chloe has this in black and wears once a week), Nili Lotan sheer floral print blouse ($67.50, 50% off, sexyyy), Farm Rio floral dress ($235, swoon-worthy color palette), Sandro butter yellow long sleeve ($40, ruffle details are what got us), Miu Miu embellished tee ($122.50, 50%, deal), The Row silky vest ($147, 40% off, incredible deal and stunning color), Ann Demeulemeester black asymmetric jacket ($185, if you like drama but are not into color), Zimmerman printed bikini ($245, NWT, chicest spring breaker there was), The Row white ruffle blouse ($136.50, 70% off, not sure how this is still on the market), Chloé 2008 black embellished jacket ($276.50, 30% off, showstopper), Celine Michael Kors era black trench ($237, 40% off, OMFG), Miu Miu duffle coat ($361.25, these are so in rn), Khaite floral silk blouse ($190, 60% off, cannot get more spring than this), Khaite white ruffle mock neck top ($199.50, 30% off, Lydia Tár coded), Khaite ruffle silky top ($234.50, 30% off, chic composer energy), Nili Lotan wide leg jeans ($105, 50%, best jeans ever), Gabriela Hearst ombre cashmere sweater ($325, 30% off, really good value and the colors are a wow), Chloé 2005 Phoebe Philo evening jacket ($382.50, THE DETAILS ON THIS, RARE).
Shoes: Bottega multi-color mules ($365, straight from 2023 runway, giving Easter but make it Bottega), The Row leather mules ($137.50, love the shape and they look really comfy, take her to the cobbler for a freshen up), Celine robin blue loafers ($249, 70%, wish this were in our size ughhh), Khaite black patent ballet flats ($205, 50% off, run), Khaite silver pumps ($246, 40% off, wear with a mini skirt or jeans), Khaite gladiator sandals (black and white, insane deals), Gabriela Hearst western boots ($146, WISH this were in our size, need for the spring capsule), Alaia x Superga ($175, this collab is backk), Chloé ombre sandals ($227.50, 30% off, popsicle colors), Alaia laser cut mules ($291, 40% off, sooo sick), Gucci red T strap logo sandals ($355, not going to be on the market for long).
Bags: Emilio Pucci colorful printed nylon handbag ($325, colors are PERFECT), Prada brown leather bowling bag ($395, want in EVERY COLOR), Prada canapa flower tote ($535, been on our wishlist for awhile), Prada black bag with silver hardware ($427.50, obsessed with the shape), Bottega green intrecciato tote ($327, insane price, perfect size + color).
Accessories: Celine pink sunnies ($175, this color is delicious), Bottega belts here and here, Miu Miu headband ($171.50, 30% off, Blair Waldorf 4eva), Bottega studded cuff ($256, sculptural), The Row black sheer sun hat ($292.50, ugh DREAM), Chanel yellow card holder ($437, 40% off, mhmm color of the season).
Let’s keep it real,
Selleb Sisters xoxo
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