Second hand shopping

Biker Leather Jacket

Original Motorcycle Jacket from Dainese

Hello again everyone ;-)

This time I show you one of my most favorite Jackets.

When I was in the second hand shop I thought, take something that is usually not to be seen on the streets in terms of a fashion item and just make it one.

I thought of 'Biker meets Rock'A'Billy meets Skater' 

I love the 3 'monochrome' color mix ....

It's a long time ago I bought this piece. I almost can't remember how much I paid for it, I think it was around 50 Euro. 

After a while the zipper broke and I never got around fixing it and left it home at my parents place in the storage.

... I think it has a figure flattering effect on me, eh the model, hehe

Well I got it back and finally got the zipper replaced at an in leather specialized alteration service.

I wore it a good few times and of course still love it.

Until next time ;-)

Thanks,

         Carsten

Thinks that make us happy

I know I am not a professional, but its fun ;-)

Hi guys, here another thing that makes me happy.

I like taking photos and touch them up for the better or worse, hehe.

I give them a frame, add a few extras, almost like dressing a person; I 'dress' the photos the way I think the it should look like.

I know family, friends, and going for a walk can make us happy too, no doubt.

BUT what I would love to know from you is, 

what makes you happy?

I'd love to interact a little more with YOU guys, if you don't mind ;-)

So, please please please send me some photos (of course only for use on this blog), when dressed up for going out clubbing, for a coffee, the movies, the theater ..., or just items of clothing, maybe your favorite piece of all that makes YOU happy, fashion tips that made you happy, anything in and around fashion, styling, dressing, tips and fun.

And maybe you can tell me/us the little story behind those photographs too.

What do YOU think?

The posts and pictures then can be found when searching my blog at the top right of this site and key in the label:

Things that make us happy

Oh, hehe, I am getting all excited.

Can't wait hearing from you. Loads of love and

Thanks,

      Carsten xxx

Ever tried baking soda for cleaning your clothes?

Baking soda is great for cleaning a lot of things the green way, teeth, removing of older stains and also for cleaning clothes.

As you all remember I posted a blog about some of second hand zip up tops so far (see below).

The blue one was immaculate but the beige had some old dirt stains (like a grey veil) on the cuffs and collar from wearing over the years.

I did of course wash all my second hand clothes before wearing them, but unfortunately not all stains vanished.

I took a bowl, big enough to allow the parts I want to soak to cover with water when dipping them in and poured a good bit of baking soda in to the water too.

Let it soak over a night and the stain should be gone.

It also brilliantly works on stained and lime-scaled kettles, tea pots, etc.

Below you find a link with more tips to cleaning with baking powder.

Please click here to get to '7 uses for baking soda' by Sarah Aguirre.

Happy cleaning guys :-)

Thanks,

         Carsten

Things that make us happy

Don't you love them too?I love the warm, cosy and tranquil atmosphere they create.

Time to relax and edit the next blog ;-)

To let you more in and get to know you better, I appreciate any questions or suggestions regarding my old and future post's.

Just Twitter, Facebook me or leave a comment below my post's and I pick them up.

Looking forward hearing from YOU xxx

Enjoy!!!

Love,

      Carsten

Second Hand Shopping

Beige zipper top

Hi guys, as promised here another one of my favorite second hand pieces that I purchased over the years.

Another unique top

Second hand shopping is a great affordable way of jazzing up your wardrobe with unique pieces.

I think at the time I paid around 10/12 Euro for this beige Wool/Polyester mix top.

Bye for now until next time

Thanks,

          Carsten