The Bazaar: Roses, Jewellery and Strawberrys

Hi =)
You see those insanely delicious strawberries here? I bought one kilo (!!) for 1 Euro♥. You get bargains like that on one of the many (oriental) bazaars we visited all throughout Israel! Here are my favourite impressions. In Jerusalem, there were the Shouks in the Old City and the Mehane Yehuda were all the traditional people buy food for shabat. And of course there are the shopping streets in the city centers.
Bazaars are so great! I love the chaos, the people, the many different smells that mingle with each other, so many exotic products and fabrics! The atmosphere is often less touristic, because of all the normal citizens buying there. Imagine the shop owners shouting their offering of the day and the attempt to fight the prices of their neighbours. And there are clothes hanging above you (you never know where to look first, it is just overwhelming!!). Birds in small cages, schoolchildren, stray cats...people playing old board games, women chatting^^.

My favourite fruits (they look like rubies here!).

View into one of the small Shouk Streets.

Adorable jewellery boxes!

Wide range of choices for the religious customers.

Spices, spices, spices.

Fresh flowers, waiting for happy owners.

The City Center of Jerusalem (there was a rock concert that evening).

One day I ate so many pastries that I felt sick afterwards... I am so silly. The next day I went back to buy more.

We have a really though work project at the moment and I cannot promise to blog daily for the next few weeks. I hope to manage every 3-4 days (hopefully that's OK for you!^^). See you again soon and stay tuned for more adventures from the Middle East (including a small puppy dog♥). Love,

My Spring Vintage Finds ♥

Best find: a linen/cotton blazer from Zero in beige. My eyes dropped out when I found out yesterday at a department store, what their original price is. O.O The ribbon underneath belongs to a blouse.

Black flats - finally! Summer favourites for sure!

Two new shorts (jeans with flower embroidery - how hot is that?!), a turquoise pullover and a black crocheted cardigan.

Took me ages to finally find a great folklore shirt (black). The marine is a must, of course. Sweet green apples top and a graffiti-inspired print shirt.

Don't you just have to adore the embroidery on the black shirt? Two new shirts in mint.

An unexspected find: My first jeans jacket/shirt! Yay.

Plus a forest-green soft shawl, a beige hat ("new wool") and the DVD from Australia with Nicole Kidman! Totally missed this in the cinema - so happy right now^^.

To the fashiomatics: It looks like it, but I did not spend a fortune on this! The average price for each of these 16 pieces lays at 3,38 Euro (4,59 US$). It's true!

Love,

Impressions from the Vintage Market

Following Sunday's "TOP 12 tipps on how to cover a Vintage Fashion Market successfully", here are impressions from the market. Such an event! More and more people are attending each time.

About 350 sellers bring the content of their wardrobe, and then the bargaining begins!

Paradise for Fashionistas - just you wait for my finds!

The white "tent" in the back (actually a sun umbrella) is one of the changing cabins.

On personal terms: I am already editing my "finds"-post, will be published later that day. Yesterday I had my last exam and now I am kinda exhausted - time to take a break! I am looking forward to go out with my friends, read books that have been waiting months for me and to think about new wardrobe combinations.
Love,

TOP 12 tipps on how to cover a Vintage Fashion Market successfully!

~ Bring home the best bargains with this guide ~Today it was finally time for the spring vintage market! Just returned from there and will share all of my finds on Tuesday! Please enjoy the tipps!

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1. First of all: Be prepared and know what you want: Make a list beforehand, of things you are potentially looking for. This makes your decision easier and quicker. Do not overuse the list, also get inspired from what you see!

2. Be early and be prepared to wait (bring Ipod or chat with the other women in the queue.)

3. Wear something you can easily take of. Leave jewellery, hats and high heels at home!

4. Check the sellers about their height, age and style – this helps you to focus your search.

5. Be quick, decide if you like the general style of the available clothes and if it is worth to keep on searching or if not: change the table right away. Sometimes it is worth waiting a little at an overcrowded table…could mean that there are some treasures. Patience!

6. Only take it on if really necessary (e.g. pants, jeans, dresses, shoes). Getting into the changing cabins costs you time!

7. Bring change and enough shopping bags (some even bring a suitcase, lol!).

8. Negotiate! The sellers do rarely like to, but they might agree to a 1-2 Euro discount or maybe in case you buy more pieces from them, you get a small discount.

9. Be nice and friendly, do not hustle people around or step on their toes. It’s messy, it’s overcrowded and everyone wants the clothes. But do not act against human dignity out of sheer avidity. (Oh boy, that I have to include that…). There is enough for everybody!

10. Don’t forget any of your purchases in a changing cabin and take care of your personal belongings! (It did not happen to me, but I keep hearing that things get away on this occasion!)

11. Get home and do some yoga. Vintage markets are tough.

12. Before you throw everything into the washing machine, already think about combinations with your existing wardrobe. This ensures that your new pieces get enough love. I take photos to aid in this matter.
Well done, Miss!

Love,