Leona Lewis’ Purple Trench Coat in the Video for Forgive Me – How Lush?!!

Okay, when i first heard the new Leona Lewis song “Forgive Me” i wasn’t overly impressed, however, the video is a really great summer-esque scene. I love the clothes that Leona is wearing, and in particular i love the pvc purple trench coat / mac!

Yes, she looks a bit “tantastic” in the video and i can’t help but think how the fake tan came off all over that fabulous purple coat, but obviously i will never know Why do they put, what i assume is tan on Leona Lewis? Its hardly like she needs it. She has beautiful skin. My thought is that they have tried to darken her skin for the American audience, and make her look a bit more “black” than she is normally. I guess there’s nothing wrong with this, but we just know the Leona of old, that’s all

So, the purple coat…where the hell do we get one from? I have searched high and low on Google but to no avail. My conclusion is that it was probably designed especially for her, and so we might never know! Anyway, i scoured the net and came up with some pretty good substitutes, so scroll down to see my purple coat findings!

This is an Aquascutum Purple Trench Coat and retails for around £595 and is truly stunning. A very classy, smart looking belted trench coat; this jacket will take you through every season. You can buy it at Coggles.com

Purple Coat by Aquascutum

 Image source: SarahCoggles.com

Also check out eBay for purple trench coats – there are always items coming up in this category. I like Suzie High’s eBay Shop, with pvc and vintage bits etc -click HERE to visit and have a browse!

This Alexander McQueen purple satin coat is to die for. Look at the grace, the movement and the ultimate stylish twist it gives any outfit. Check the official McQueen site. It costs £2,975 , so you’d better start saving those pennies…

Alexander McQueen Purple Coat

Image source: The Stylefinder.com

My final coat up for offerings is this gorgeous Topshop Bow Back Trench Coat, in purple I love the shape this creates, and as a fashion advisor, i would team this coat with thigh high black leather boots and a black and white mini dress underneath. Work that style! You can go to the Topshop site and search for it. Price: £65

Topshop Trench Coat

Image source: The Stylefinder.com

So, the moral of this story is…even if you can’t have Leona Lewis’ purple trench coat, there are other designers and fast fashion creators getting onto this trend, so expect to see more around soon!

How to spot real from fake designer clothes on eBay

Oooh its the big one! How on earth do you tell fake from real on eBay? It really bugs me when i see loads and loads of so-called “authentic” items in the listings when i know in my heart of hearts that they are anything but authentic, genuine items.

Here’s a tip i learnt. Some sellers think they can get away with putting “authentic” on their listing, like it is an authentic designer piece, but that could also mean it is “authentic from China” etc. Authentic is a bit of a gray area these days. So, some sellers have indeed picked up on this, and they will often list the item as “GENUINE” which is a good indication – well a better one, anyway – that it may well just be real.

I feel sorry for eBay in many ways with this whole fake scandal. Not long ago, they were ordered to pay an astronomical amount to top fashion houses. According to the judgement, eBay ended up paying 19.28m euros in damages to Louis Vuitton Malletier, 17.3m to Christian Dior Couture and 3.25m to the perfume brands. (Source: BBC)

The thing is, with eBay, it is such a worldwide user-friendly platform, that how is it possible to control the dodgy dealings that go on? I mean, when you list an item you are asked to adhere to the terms and conditions and state that the item you are listing is authentic. However, people will just abuse this and carry on listing anyway. Who is going to refrain from making some money just because they think their item is fake?

I also feel sorry for those that have been caught out buying so- called designer goods on eBay, only to find they are fake designer items. My friend bought a Louis Vuitton handbag and paid £75. She thought it was genuine because it came with a controllato card and a Louis Vuitton dustbag, but when she took it to the shop to get it authenticated, she found out the truth. The thing is, if the price is too good to be true, then it probably is. You might think that £75 is a lot for a handbag – which it is – but any Louis Vuitton fans will know that it is a snip at that price and can’t possibly be real. You go into the Louis Vuitton store and try and get a bag for £75! No such luck I’m afraid guys, so why would you think you could get one on eBay.  

When it comes to eBay and designer clothes, always check the seller’s feedback to see what other buyers have said. Another good tip is to check if they are selling multiple items of the same designer goods. 35 Fendi scarves sold in the last month? Hmm, my instincts say steer clear – fake items are bought in bulk and it is always a tell-tale sign if they are shifting a load on eBay.

At the end of the day, if you are wanting real designer clothes on eBay, then the best bet is to check if the item comes with a receipt. This will usually show an honest seller who is only too aware of the counterfeit market, and also shows that someone does not want to be a part of it.

It is becoming increasingly hard to distinguish real items from fake items on eBay, but the tips above should help a little bit. Unsure of an item’s authenticity? Leave a comment and i will try and help out.

A VERY fake Louis Vuitton Bag

(Image source: http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2008/06/pick_of_the_blo_65.html)