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,

Fashion Mag Review: Grazia

Just introduced in Germany: Grazia, a weekly fashion/style/celbrity/mag! I waited for the second issue to appear in order to give an informative review. Price is considerably low: only 1 Euro!

Grazia covers High Fashion, Editorials, Street-Fashion, Style Check and latest Accessory.

Furthermore, there are make-up/beauty, interiour decoration, travel and health articles.

Stars: ****

I give this mag 4 stars out of 5, because there is one point that I dislike: several extensive celebrity reports are featured, and this is not the stuff I am interested on this paparazzi level - I have my own life. Back to the good points: Frankly I do not know yet if Grazia will become a constant buy or not. What appeals to me, is the high quality paper and the (in relation) many fashion-related pages. You get more fashion inspiration out of this (published 4 times a month!) than you get from the overall fashion articles in a monthly mag!

What surprised me positively is also, that there were a political and a third-world country article included - great variety! Check the mixture out, if your country has its own Grazia-Edition. They are available in Europe and many parts of the world already.

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,

Summer Shoe Must Haves 2010

Slowly the spring collections apear in the stores and people on the streets are smiling about the first sunrays in months! We are looking forward to the new season; to see the trees blossom, to drink coffee outdoor again and to proudly wear our new spring finds! Let's hope it will get warmer soon. Here are the TOP 4 of my wishlist for spring/summer shoes:

Bascially elegant and goes with everything. Suitable for work, dancing or shopping. I love allround qualitites!

Another basic talent. For walks in the park, through the city or to an outdoor festival! Keeps you comfortably walking for hours (yay).

Comfort is not an attribut for this model. But "Killers" is^^. Great design!

Last but not least I'm in desperate search of white (and black!) basic ballet flats. (Ok, already have some in soft pink, in mint, leo pattern and brown). With little ribbons are preferred (like above).

On personal terms: I am sooo fed up with learning!! Arrgh. It partly annoys me that all my glossies are lying around unread and I can't spend the (sunny) day outside. More blog stuff tomorrow.

Love,

Copyright (c): The photos belong to Deichmann (Online Shop).

Roooaaar

Hey, I don't own many print shirts. If I think about it, only one (see here). Saw the tiger and felt that it was time to start a proper print shirt collection. Bought via 6sells, from lovely Jules.

Lilly wears: shirt vintage, longshirt avanti, bag tally weijl, pants+rings orsay, hat+tights ca, overknees six, boots marco polo, nail polish DIY.

Just found this beautiful bag on bonprix.de. I am picky when it comes to bags to avoid that I have to many. This one is a real favourite!

Uhh, this week was tough. I did not have much sleep and still have to prepare for the last exam on Monday. But then I am free, yay! Had to go to the city today and found some great bargains, will be shown during the coming days! Did I already mention that on Sunday there will be the next Vintage Fashion Market?? Looking forward to it!!! Happy weekend! Love,

Mummy's happy Girl

My Mam's the best! Here is what I got via mail from her to support my exam time. Isn't she the loveliest Mam in the world? Thanks a lot!

She got me this red plaid bag from Kress...

...and all my favourite sweets^^: Strawberry-Chocolate, white pralines and yoghurt gums!!

I received a voucher from Orsay as belated birthday present and bought these multi-rings! Finally I can wear as much rings as I want.

The scarf is from Deichmann and a present for my sister's birthday! (Along with the white/black comic belt I posted before and forest-green nail polish from Essence).

By the way, I often write cards to my relatives and include my lastest photos. Aren't those really lovely? Found at Rossmann.(Rose stamps are perfect!)

More learning to do today! See you tomorrow with a new outfit post.

Love,

Christian Siriano Fall 2010

I rarely see a collection that is absolutely wearable and completely desirabel (and I mean every piece):
Please meet the classical and elegant creations from Christian Siriano's Fall 2010 collection. I want to wear something in dark blue, now! :)

A little extraordinary, but I love the "Princess from outer space" Style! I'd be happy wearing this anytime (with night blue earrings, of course). My favourite robe by Christian!

Something more casual, but still glamorous for you? Love the shoulders on this one!

 

Ready for work - perfect^^. Really, that style is so pure an simple, you can only just adore it. I am usually either in pink/ruffle/romance/nude styles or in the elegant/classic/eternal/understatement styles - is this a contradiction or a complement?

Yet another fairy tale, night blue evening robe. Right from the Milky Way. "Ehm, where can I park my space ship?". Intergalactic coolness.

Christian Siriano - I'll watch out for more of your creations!

On personal terms: I took the first three exams today and it was not as bad as expected (uhh, better I wait until I get the results!!). Can't believe it is over! Now I am trying to relax a little and in the evening I will continue to prepare for the next three ones on Thursday. Yesterday I bought new shoes (spring! spring!!) via ebay, can't wait for them to arrive.

Love and Kisses,

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