Pastel Times In A Teacup

Aaah, it's time again for some clear out - EBAY!!

2010-07-25T15:45:00.002+02:00

Two months until I move to Spain, and I'm prepared to say goodbye to a lot more new Noa Noa, Birger Mikkelsen, Lysgaard, Topshop, Urban outfitters, Asos etc.. clothing.

I#m also selling my hardly used Cath Kidston saddle bag!

I'll add the items on Ebay.de around mid august, and ship from Germany to Germany and UK and pretty much anywhere else.

Don't forget to check!

Still a few things to sell - TODAY!

2010-03-27T11:42:00.003+01:00

Here are still a few things that haven't sold and that I'm quite happy to sell relatively cheaply last minute. Pics can be found on the blog here
BIRGER & MIKKELSEN shirt, top blouse black S 10 puffy
VINTAGE EARRINGS Clip, large, statement like Topshop
Sweet vintage bag shoulder 50s or 60s style tan brown
Hairbow, statement piece, mini hat, colourful
Fairy Lights, Cotton Balls Shades of yellow orange warm
TRIUMPF Bikini shorts bottoms turquoise 12 M new
FLEXEES Body shaper, tummy, L black, new
LOT Revlon Rimmel Maybelline Barry nailpolish 6 colours
H&M Eye mask lace pink black so sweet bourdoir new
Belt tan plaited thin M L Primark? so pretty vintage st
NEW LOOK jacket, cardigan 18 16 black peter pan sweet
LYSGAARD top sleeveless pale pink M sweet nude 12 14
SHISEIDO eyebrows powder case with pencil Augenbrauen
ASOS skirt, floral, petit, new, 16, L, Rock, Mini
Brogues Lace-up, gold, bronze, blue lace UK5, Eu 38
GOERTZ Stiefel Boots UK5 EU 38, leather, leder black
PRIMARK brooch gothic black silver statement pin
Skirt floral brown rose S 10 perfect w Noa
Sport trousers Russell long navy 12 14 tall jogging
All natural Jasmine wax wonderful homemade cosmetics
Colour, raisin, purple soap cosmetic making natural
GRACEFRUIT Flavor Flavour Oil, Violet 10 g for Lip balm
Beautiful Statement Bib Necklace in Nude Blush Peach
Beautiful Hair Band headband Flowers Turquoise Blue
Vintage Germany Bavaria Folk cardigan flower m l jacket
KOOKAI pencil skirt, black, lace, M, 14, very elegant
Vintage bag, small, messenger, brown, leather (?) sweet
NEW YORK LAUNDRY top jumper mock blouse M blue
VILA shirt blouse Military style mineral blue M
FRENCH CONNECTION, shirt, top, blue, L, new with tags
TOPSHOP shoes pumps ballerina black 5 flat UK5 EU 38
BIRGER & MIKKELSEN Bluse, Hemd, schwarz 42, M Cotton
Interfine violet pearl for soap candle cosmetic making

and lots of fruit and buttermilk powder for face masks
you can have a look at the stuff I didn't sell on Ebay on the Ebay page (search for ended listings)

If you'd like any of these items, please write me with a reasonable price offer to Iheartnoanoa@yahoo.co.uk
Please note that payment must be made before 2 pm today (27.3.10)

Vintage earrings and last day of Sale

2010-03-22T14:51:00.003+01:00

Today I'm listing all the remaining items on Ebay, amongst others the ones shown on the pictures.
I also sell some beautiful vintage earrings that look very similar and even more amazing that the ones sold at Topshop, Oxford Street London

More more sale..

2010-03-20T20:46:00.005+01:00

Sale, second part, more items

2010-03-20T15:09:00.012+01:00

The clothes can be found (now or later or tomorrow on my ebay page, click HERE.
There's more to come later and tomorrow, just need to take the pics frst ;-)

Sale Part 2: Pictures & on Ebay today!!

2010-03-20T12:48:00.017+01:00

SALE PART 2!!!!

2010-03-19T09:59:00.002+01:00

Yes! The second part of my huge moving out sale starts tomorrow! Over the weekend (saturday AND sunday) I will add more clothes, e.g. Noa Noa, Topshop, Lysgaard, Primark.. but also fabrics, ingredients for home made cosmetics, shoes, brogues, bags etc etc. on Ebay UK.

Don't miss it!

Click HERE for my Ebay page

The first part of the Sale is nearly over...

2010-03-17T18:03:00.002+01:00

.... and I still have approximately double the amount of items left to sale.
I confess that I feel a bit ashamed for having so very much stuff and - by far more than anything else - clothes. Boyfriend's clothes take up no more than a normal sized suitcase BEFORE selling anything on Ebay. The amount of my clothes.. uhmm.. let me put it like this: There is no way they would let me take the amount and size of suitcases needed in order to fit them in on a plane or train. I'm just a real clothes collector. I love them evn if I can't wear them because they don't fit or suit me. I am obsessed with clothes! Ah!
It really breaks my heart to see them go, on the other hand it is really nice to see them going to people who just fell in love with them just as I did. (Oh no, that really sounds as if I am talking about a human being, not clothes - doesn't it?)
I hope I manage to put up the rest very soon. Right now, I'm a bit busy with shipping of the clothes I sold so far, but I'm on it!

Sale continues the upcoming weekend!

2010-03-16T16:49:00.004+01:00

A lot of the clothes, accessoires etc. is being sold on Ebay at the moment.
But there is still more to come the upcoming weekend! (Including our favorite brang NOA NOA, but also Topshop etc)
I'm going to list the new items on Ebay Uk, but whether you are bidding from the UK or Germany or France etc doesn't make any difference to you. THe items just won't be listed on Ebay Germany, so it's easiest to bookmark my ebay-page.
If you already bought items you can still continue to collect until the 24th or so. Just drop me a message via ebay or this blog.

Don't miss it!!! :-)

Update on Sale

2010-03-15T13:56:00.002+01:00

Just an Update on the big Moving Sale:
Many things are on Ebay Germany now, but there are still quite a few things left that I haven't even posted on this blog. I hope I'll be able to take more pictures in the next three days, so come back and make sure not to miss out on the items on Ebay UK, probably end of the week.

More items on sale!

2010-03-13T14:36:00.009+01:00

Here are even more items I sell!
If they aren't on Ebay right now, I will put them up during the next eight days, so check out my Ebay page!

Items are on Ebay Germany now!!!

2010-03-13T11:58:00.002+01:00

I'm spending the day adding most (all?) of the items to Ebay Germany!
I'm still sending from UK though, so if you live in UK shipping costs will probably be slightly lower than quoted on the page.
The descriptions are written in German, but please feel free to ask if you have a question and struggle with google trnalsation ;)
FInd my Ebay page HERE (click of the description to see the pictures of the items, they don't show in the gallery)

Sale: More pics and Shoes!

2010-03-11T12:59:00.014+01:00

Not long until you can bid for all the items on my Ebay page..
In the meantime, here are some more pictures of clothes I already posted and new items - shoes!
I sell 3 Noa Noa/Lysgaard items of Ebay right now, find them here. Only two days left!!!

More items I sell on my huge moving out sale! More Noa Noa, more Lysgaard, more Birger&Mikkelsen and many other beloved brands!

2010-03-07T15:44:00.027+01:00

More clothes and accessories that sadly have to go. A lot of it is Noa Noa, Lysgaard or Birger&Mikkelsen, but there is also Mina UK, Topshop, Jackpot, Pilgrim, Dorothy Perkins, Principles, Monsoon, Yumi, French Connection, Asos etc. Sizes are basically anything between S and L. Everything you see on the pics is for sale, except the dressing dummy. You'll also find all the items on Ebay around mid March. Just click HERE Any questions? Just send me an email to iheartnoanoa@yahoo.co.uk
Don't forget to have a look at the clothes from my previous post, too.
Sorry, my dressing dummy is drifting a bit to one side ;-)

Also on Sale: Books!

2010-03-06T21:06:00.002+01:00

I'm selling a few books on AMAZON (click on the link to get to the shop). Hurry up, because I will take them off amazon around the 26th of March.

Huge Moving Out Sale!!!!

2010-03-03T13:06:00.018+01:00

I'm moving countries, so I'm having a huge sale (including Noa Noa, Lysgaard, Birger & Mikkelsen, Topshop, Gap, Primark, Snob, Hallhuber.. but also fabrics, ingredients for home hade cosmetics and many more).

The beautiful outfits you see on the pictures are all for sale (everything, even the jewelry, apart from the dressing dummy)!! AND THERE ARE MORE TO COME!

Most of the items are Noa Noa, Lysgaard or Birger & Mikkelsen, but some are other well-known and appreciated brands.

Some are not ironed - sorry, don't find the time - but all of them are cleaned and none have been kept in the cellar or attic, so no odd smell (I'm sure you know what I mean).

All of the stuff can be find on Ebay around mid march (so make sure you visit regularily), or you can send me an email if you don't want to wait. ;-) Any questions? Email me!

Ebay - Wardrobe Clear-Out including Noa Noa, Lysgaard and Day, Birger&Mikkelsen

2010-01-17T22:03:00.015+01:00

I regularily sell Noa Noa, Lysgaard and Day, Birger&Mikkelsen stuff on Ebay!!

Find it all HERE

Cath Kidston Winter Sale

2009-12-30T11:12:00.002+01:00

Cath Kidston has a Winter Sale on their website and I finally bought my large saddle bag:

It was £68 and is now reduced to £45, which strikes me as still quite expensive of what it actually is - PVC coated cotton bag - so I feel pretty guily, but I'm also exited!

Sale is here

Vintage Photography

2009-12-26T12:57:00.003+01:00

Originally uploaded by tompalumbo

Pastel Times in a Vintage World

2009-12-26T12:00:00.003+01:00

All pictures by Cassia on Flickr

lumpkin

2009-12-25T18:09:00.002+01:00

lumpkin
Originally uploaded by bee hives

Pastel Times

2009-12-25T17:51:00.004+01:00

1 farewell Gulfport and Florida
Originally uploaded by Jen's Photography

My favorite pastel times flickr pictures here

Rosette Sweater & Peach Skirt

2009-12-25T17:38:00.003+01:00

Rosette Sweater & Peach Skirt
Originally uploaded by anja louise verdugo

Statement Bib Necklace

2009-12-25T17:12:00.003+01:00

I love fabric made necklaces as they feel a lot less heavy than metal made ones. Suspecting that peach/nude/blush/flesh etc will be spring '10 colours I created this one yesterday.

Sale at one of my favorite online shops: Ruche

2009-11-25T23:55:00.005+01:00

I simply adore everything in this shop. Sadly, they're not in the Uk, but that of course does not stop us :-). Click here for my christmas wishlist (basically everything:) http://www.shopruche.com

The Blair Waldorf Blog

2009-11-25T23:45:00.001+01:00

Truly obsessed with Blair Waldorf's style from Gossip Girl?
Make sure you visit the blog What Would Ms Waldorf Wear

Tutorial: How to make your own deodorant

2009-11-20T15:55:00.004+01:00

Commercial deodorants contain all kind of nasties, it often stains clothes and above I almost never like how the smell. I actually found a recipe that works perfectly for me (better than any commercial deodorant). Given that it's so cheap to make it, why don't you give it a go to see whether it works for you too. And it's extremely easy too!

Here's what you need VNNB3YCP55T9:

1. Shea Butter (refined)
2. Vegetable Oil (sunflower, almond, jojoba, grapeseed, peach or apricot kernel)
3. Sodium Bicarbonate (also called baking soda, NOT baking POWDER or WASHING soda - that's something else)
4. Essential oil or perfume oil

First step:
Take two tablespoons of shea butter and melt it (using the two container method I described in another tutorial).

Second step:
Add two tablespoons of the vegetable oil to the shea butter and mix well. Let it cool down a bit.

Third step:
Add one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (it's a white or off-white fine powder). Mix well.

Fourth step:
Add a few drops of essential oil (I wouldn't recommend tea tree, for example, as it might be too agressive) or perfume oil. Try tangerine, orange or lemon - I think they smell lovely.

Last step:
Fill the mixture into a container. Leave it standing at room temperature overnight. You've now got a deodorant cream. If you prefer a stick, use more shea butter than vegetable oil (maybe leave the oil) and fill it in an appropriate container.

Note that deodorant is anti-smell but not anti-stain, it doesn't block or minimizes pores or anything like that.

Set: You make me feel so indigo

2009-11-01T23:34:00.000+01:00

You make me feel so indigo by mintychocandvintage featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses

DIY: No-Sew-only-glue Alice band holder that looks a bit like modern art too

2009-11-01T20:13:00.008+01:00

After boyfriend nearly destroyed my favorite alice band yesterday I decided to craft something where the little pieces of fashion art can feel safe and secure. Here's what I did:

I used:
1. Something similar to a thick cardboad
2. two pieces of elastic band long enough so the fit around the cardboard
3. a piece of cotton fabric, approx 2 cm bigger on each side than the cardboad.
4. glue gun (I got a new mini version from ebay for £4 including shipping)

Step 1
I glued the overlapping fabric of the short sides to the cardboard, then folded the edges and glued the long sides too.

Step 2
Now I glued the first elastic on the cardboard. Not in the middle but a bit further down. The elastic has to be tensed so I glued one side of it first - hold for 30 sec - then I glued the other side holding the elastic strongly tensed.

Step 3
I repeated step 2 using the other piece of elastic positioning it a bit below the first one

Step4
This is how it looks like on the right side of the board

Step 5 and final Step
I measured where the middle of the long side of cardboard is and glued a piece of ribbon (formed into a simple bow) to the end that is further away from the elastic bands.

This is now the construction looks like now that I've stuck the alice bands to it

Hope you're safe and happy now, little friends

Shop: Modcloth

2009-10-31T23:02:00.004+01:00

I love this shop! They are located in the US but they also ship to Europe - luckily for me. I urgently need a new coat and if I had enough cash at the moment I'd buy one of there two (especially the second):

Definitely have a look at their wonderful selection of dresses. What amazes me most is the shop owners' fantastic look for details: Every single dress has something that caughts my eye and every dress (model) has something that distinguises it notably from the others. It was impossible to pick a top three so I tried to pick my eight favorite dresses, but don't miss out on visiting their webpage.

All pictures: Modcloth

Set: Letter from a childhood sweetheart

2009-10-31T22:34:00.001+01:00

Letter from a childhood sweetheart by crea80 featuring By Malene Birger dresses

DIY: Essential oils Soywax Candle in a glass

2009-10-31T19:17:00.005+01:00

I made a wonderfully smelling soywax candle the other day:

It's really easy to make. The biggest challenge is to find a glass (or jar) that is thick and wide enough to actually do the job of the candle container. I got mie from Marks&Spencer for £0.50 and tested it by filling it with boiling water (standing as far away from the glass as possible in case it cracks). Then I melted 3 handful of soywax flakes in the water-containers construction (I described this earlier - see how to make lipgloss). Once everything is melted, let it cool down again a bit. Then add 25 drops of essential oil tangerine and 12 drops EO Ylang Ylang. Stir with a spoon. It is easiest if you buy a ready waxed candle string. ALl you need to do then is to wrap one end around the middle of a pen and shorten the other end in such a way that it is exatcly as long as your glass. Lay the pen with the string over the glass so that the string is in the middle of the glass, then fill in the soywax. Let it cool down and harden over night.
It smells soooo good - a very upliftig smell which is especially comforting on these could windy autumn days on which you don't even want to leave the house.

Shop: Hannah Zakari

2009-10-31T17:29:00.002+01:00

.. has all kind of cute stuff, clothes, stationary, bags.. - UK based

Hannah Zakari

Set: Mint and lavender

2009-10-31T17:17:00.002+01:00

ex-draft: purple-mint mess by bona dea (love you all ♥♥♥) featuring Old Navy

Shop: Joe Browns

2009-10-31T17:01:00.002+01:00

I just found this online shop in UK which has really cute dresses at affordable prizes:

Joe Browns

Set: Minty Milk-Chocolate

2009-10-31T16:49:00.002+01:00

Mint Garden by Phédre featuring Celine bags

Set: Mint Dreams

2009-10-31T16:38:00.001+01:00

Mint Dreams by Suzanne4. (66685) featuring Miss Selfridge earrings

Tokyo Street-Style

2009-10-31T15:48:00.003+01:00

Check out this webpage packed with pictures of Street-style in Tokyo

Picture and webpage: Style Arena
I'd love to move to an East Asian capital and spend my free time people watching and getting inspired. I really hope this dream comes true one day soon..

Wanted: Floral Knit Tights von Topshop

2009-10-31T13:29:00.004+01:00

These awesome tights are purple with small pink roses and they are made of 74% cotton. And the best: they are affordable £12! I bet they won't be available for very long (my guess: till friday next week) so I need to buy them soon!
Pictures:Topshop - click on the link for better pictures

Desperately in want of a sample: Coco Figue by CSP

2009-10-31T13:23:00.003+01:00

While looking at the CSP page I discovered a new perfume in the CSP collection: Coco Figue
Picture: CSP
I'm not sure how the combination of coconut and fig works but I just love, love, love the smell of greenish figs.

I need a sample!!!! URGENT!!!!

Wanted: Perfumes from Comptoir Sud Pacifique

2009-10-31T13:02:00.003+01:00

Ok, in my experience CSP has a pretty bad costumer service which made me avoid the brand for quite a while. However, I really adore their perfumes. They all have a unique exotic flavor I haven't found in any other perfumes. I just *does* make me dream of far-away islands with beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise sea, and exotic flowers and fruits growing everywhere. I tried so-called dupes of them but none came even close to the original. Here are my top four CSP perfumes:
Coeur de Vahine

Princesse Muscat
It appears that Coeur de Vahine and Princesse Muscat are discontinued - I haven't found them on the CSP wegpage. But you can order them here (where I also took the picture from): Ausliebezumduft

Vanille Apricot, Picture: CSP
Vanille Extreme, Picture: CSP

Boiled Wool Coats

2009-10-31T12:38:00.004+01:00

Coats made of boiled wool are ideal for these clear, cool, non-windy autumn afternoons. Boiled wool is made of knitted fabric that is - as the name says - boiled which causes the knit to felt. This way less air gets though the material and it's much warmer than normal knit. I made a boiled wool skirt for myself two months ago and I love it! Now I'd really like to add a beautiful boiled wool coat to my wardrobe, but these items are not what you call cheap. Maybe I try to make one myself. Until then, I dream about my top three findings. Here they are:

At John Lewis

Countryewe

Promod

If I won the lottery: Dress with large pockets

2009-10-30T22:16:00.003+01:00

I found this dress on the internet and while I like all the pieces on Makool Loves You this one is my favorite. And yes, I actually do put stuff like money in decorative pockets on dresses and skirts

Picture: Makool loves you

Etsy finding: Ruffle Coat

2009-10-30T21:56:00.004+01:00

I just found this amazing coat in pretty-awesome. It's 95 USD and thereby a bit above my current budget *erhm* but I'm sure it won't take long until this fashion gem finds a loving new owner. What I love most about it? Even though it has these sweet ruffles the way they sit on the coat doesn't make it overly cuty-cute. Note the ruffles on the sleeves and the form of the collar - word that comes to my head: "Spacetulip"

Creation and Picture: Neue at Etsy