THINGS THAT MAKES US HAPPY

Today I want to feature a former colleague and dear friend of mine Mags from Ireland.

I usually feature items people love as in things, but I was so impressed by her 'thing that makes her happy', I couldn't resist.

It made and makes her very happy to help, where help is needed and where she can.

A couple of years ago she went to Africa and did some voluntary work there.
She is more of hands on person and loves to be actively involved.

She always knew she would go back, maybe even to the same place and support more, when more time and maybe a bit more money on her hands.

I should maybe mention, Mags retired recently and thought to herself, this would be the perfect time for her to go return to Africa and see what else she could do for the poor part of the society.

She ended up in Kenya in an Orphanage.

The native lady running the place stated it all while she was still too young to run a business and since she got no founds from the government she involved Mum and some other family members.

The Orphanage caters for children from as young as 1 year old up to 17/18 years.

She left me a few photos with some comments.
Enjoy!

Clean water is vital for the survival of Kenya's children / typical scene of a young girl carrying a heavy container on her head

Poor santitation needs to be addressed to move Kenya from the third world / girl carrying her sibbling barefoot along a littered street

Local Shop / pots and pans at a local market in Karen, Nirobi

Lean & Mean, the pride of Kenya on the prowl / lions in Nairobi National Park

Education is the key to Kenya's future / children playing at school ( a hat not obligatory in the midday sun)

I particularly wanted the photo with that little girl wearing the woolen hat on fairly hot day in Kenya.
Who knows maybe she is the new trend setter in her school.

The latest news I have from Mags are she is collecting books to set up a library at the Orphanage.

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us.
You rock! xxx

Love, 
      Carsten

Hello again, hope you don't miss me too much.

I found this 'Blogger App'.

I am not sure if it works for me but I give it a shot cause I want to keep you as close as possible and miss blogging.

Oh I got so used to my laptop.

Enough with me moaning, back to business.

I hope to be able to present you my new Blog soon. 

Until then keep following on 

                                                                      

Twitter: calofashion and on
FB: Carstenlovesfashion.

Thanks and love,
                    Carsten

Hi everyone,  unfortunately I have to put blogging on ice for a while till I sort myself out without a laptop :-(

Some Bastard broke into our apartment on Friday and stoley laptop :-(

I will continue tweeting and update you on FB as much as I can, so please stay tuned.

Thanks,
          Carsten

Second Hand Shopping

G-Star anorak

G-Star windbreaker style anorak

Hi guys, I am back with one of my second hand / vintage items.

Today I present my G-Star anorak.

It has its typical denim G like symbol on the the back and it signature brand.

A high neck knitted collar and cuffs, and a few zips here and there.

I got this great and easy to wear jacket in Dublin at a second hand charity shop for only 15 euro.

It shows again how affordable shopping can be.

I know it is probably a few seasons old, but I like it anyway.

My motto is, "style doesn't come with a price tag nor a name". (no offence)

Important is that what one wears fits ones body shape and completion, maybe also ones eye color and most important, matches your personality.

That's the key to get away with almost anything in fashion.

Okay bye for now and read me soon ;-) xxx

Thanks,

       Carsten

Vintage Fashion Fair 

As promoted on Xpose by VintageIreland

Hey All,
Love vintage fashion and free this Sunday 21.04.13.
Well get off the couch and check out a fabulous variety and great bargains at the Burlington Hotel.

For more infos see flyer below or click on the links above.

How to get there 

I am sure you'll have a great time, even just snooping around just getting inspired.

Lets go retro.

Thanks,

        Carsten