divalicious

i really need to videotape the bean more often.  she's a crackup.  but i do get a good number of photos of her, mostly because she demands it.  "take a picture of me doing [insert random act here], mommy!"

like this one:

while the teen shopped for new gear at urban outfitters, she sashayed around the store in this, pausing to preen in front of every mirror she passed:

and as we shopped for halloween costumes for both of them, she picked this up and said "look at me, i'm prince bean!"

she LOVES them "zipper jammies."

oh, and proof positive that we need to keep her in dance classes.





heh.

oh, hey - who's up for another veronabean blog sale?  i've got a bunch of stuff i'd love to unload, but i totally missed the boat on the local consignment sale.  wdyt?

the veronawan blog sale

so, i'm still doing the stella & dot thing.  i'm not as active as i wanted to be, but i'm really kind of an awful salesperson.  sort of.  i think i do a good job of talking up the products and helping to show off the cute stuff we have to offer, but i'm just not a great closer.  and i'm probably not as...well, how to put this?...pushy as i should be.  that's the last thing i want to be, but you get what i mean, right?

anyway, they revamp the line twice a year - spring and fall.  it seems like i just bought some of the new fall line to display at trunk shows, and all of a sudden the spring line is out already.  crap.  so i picked out some of the pieces i liked best and ordered some of the new catalogs, but i find myself with a number of pieces that aren't available anymore.  i can't show them anymore because they're out of stock, and i can't even wear all of the jewelry i have as it is.  i only have one neck, can only wear one pair of earrings at a time, and i don't even really get out all that much anyway.  plus, i never really learned how to style it as well as the other stella girls do - i still suck at it.  heh.

plus, with my upcoming FUN-employed status, i can't be spending any more money on sample jewels (as much as i want to, because i didn't get to order nearly as many of the fabulous new pieces as i would've liked).  so i'm just throwing this out there, in case anyone's interested - a blog sample sale, if you will.  don't smack me.  i've been putting this off for ages, but i got to thinking that the last blog sale i did went over pretty well, and i figure maybe some of you might like to scoop up some fun stuff.  these pieces are marked more than 50% off, have hardly (if ever) been worn, and i still have all of the original packaging, too.

this is the piece i wore most often at the trunk shows i did last spring/summer.  it's the "sayulita statement necklace," and it originally retailed for $178.  still in perfect condition, and perfect with a simple tank and jeans, or a pretty white dress.

price:  $60  SOLD!

the "byblos crystal chandelier necklace."  i literally wore this once - at our annual wan family photo shoot.  original retail $148, currently available on last-chance clearance for $111.

price:  $75

sorry that this is a supersmall picture, but because it's no longer available on the site, it's the best i got.  it's the "delia triple strand necklace," with glass pearls and smoky glass beads.  it's really pretty, and it was originally $98.


price:  $40  RESERVED!

this one is a super fun color - the "palm necklace with starfish brooch."  those are chartreuse glass beads on a turquoise silk thread, with a detachable pavé crystal brooch.  original retail $98, and was never worn.


price:  $40  SOLD!

i actually really liked this piece - the "cortez bib necklace."  it's made of chocolate-brown suede with hand-knotted glass beads, and ties in the back. i always got compliments when i wore it, and it really dresses up a plain tee or tank.  original retail $148.


price:  $50  SOLD!
  

this one is really similar to the sayulita necklace - the "st. tropez statement necklace."  silk-wrapped and hand-knotted beads attached to an ivory grosgrain ribbon adorned with swarovski crystals.  originally $178.


price:  $50  SOLD!

the "adele cuff" bracelet was super popular and was often on backorder.  original price $64.


price:  $25  RESERVED!

the "lily" ring is adjustable and fits ring sizes 5-9.  14K gold-plated band, originally $44.


price:  $15  RESERVED!

the "starfish earrings" are silver plated with surgical steel posts.  they go perfectly with the palm necklace, or any of the turquoise-y pieces in the line.  originally $34.


price:  $10  SOLD!

these are the "bloom flower charms" - a set of three hand-painted flower charms that would fit on any charm bracelet.  never worn, original retail $39.


price:  $10

the "sofia cluster ring (smoky)" is adjustable and fits ring sizes 5-9.  freshwater pearls and smoky glass beads, it goes perfectly with the delia triple stand necklace.


price:  $10  RESERVED!

the "uma silk wrap necklace" is a really pretty piece in my most favoritest color.  it's made of silk-covered beads and goes from light pink to hot pink.  originally $49, available on the site as a last-chance clearance item for $40.


price:  $15  SOLD!

the "uma flower" is a double-duty piece.  it's got both a pin and a hair clip on the back, and you can wear it as an accent to the uma necklace.  slightly frayed on the edges for a vintage-y look.  original price $39.


price:  $10  SOLD!




if you're interested in any of it, leave me a comment with your e-mail address or just drop me a note directly.  none of the prices i've listed are set in stone - i'd really love for someone to rock it instead of having it sitting around in my jewelry box. 


and if you'd like one of the new spring line catalogs, let me know.  you can always check out all of the goods on my website, and hey, if you want, order online too.  heh.


this concludes my completely selfish post created purely for personal gain.  thank you, g'night.


edited to add:  wow, you guys are on it.  if i'd have known you'd go crazy over this stuff, i'd have listed it weeks ago!  i'll post again soon as i'm finding other pieces available to sell.  yay!

the veronabean blog sale

i finally found my camera cords and got my shit together for the big blog baby sale!  are you so excited?  she is:

heh.  pink steel right thurr, folks.

okay, so here's how we're gonna do this.  i'm going to post pictures of all the items for sale (there's like 25 of 'em), include a description (if needed) and pricing, and you can either leave me a comment or drop me an e-mail if you want it.  if i get more than one request for any item, the first one to pay for it takes it.  i'll be accepting paypal as the method of payment, and shipping will be on top of the price listed.  i'd venture to say that most of these items will fit in one of those flat-rate priority mail packages - the small box is $4.95 to ship, medium is $10.70, and the large is $14.50.  i'll add that information with each item as well, and i will of course combine shipping for multiple item purchases.

additionally, these prices are certainly not set in stone.  throw me a reasonable offer - although if i get another request to purchase with a higher price, well, cash is king, yo.  ya dig?

gah, the details are so boring and serious.  you ready?  here we go:

this is a super cute white terrycloth/eyelet dress by juicy couture.  the bean wore it maaaaaybe twice, and it was originally *gulp* $60.  i know, i know.  believe me.  anyway, it's a size 12-18 months and would easily fit into a small flat-rate box for shipping.  price:  $20

this is also by juicy couture.  it's a romper that she wore in our photoshoot for her last stint as the nest baby, and maybe wore one other time.  it was also $60 originally and a size 2.  small flat-rate box.  price:  $20

this is a pair of pedoodles, sized XXL (2-3 years).  they're brand new, never worn, and would also fit in a small flat-rate box.  price:  $8
SOLD!

these are also brand new, unworn shoes by vincent.  they're european size 23, which would fit a 7, and i think these would fit in the small flat-rate box - especially if you don't need the original box in the photo.  price:  $15
SOLD!

babystar burp cloth.  don't remember how much i paid, would fit in an envelope likely costing a couple of bucks to mail.  price:  $3
SOLD!

brand new small paul flip-flops in size M (9/10).  this may also fit in an envelope costing a couple of bucks to mail.  price:  $5SOLD!

chic tots' chic & carry wristlet.  this little dealio is perfect for tossing in a bigger, non-diaper-bag-looking tote, and will hold a couple of diapers and comes with a separate pouch for wipes.  there's a pocket for cards and keys and retails for $20.  this also fits in an envelope for mailing.  price:  $10

small paul cushy slippers, size small (2T/3T).  fits in a small flat-rate package.  price:  $10
SOLD!

heh.  inflatable potty seat, never made it out of the box.  it's pink, of course.  retailed for $20, fits in small flat-rate package.  price:  $10

babylegs in solid black.  retails for $10.  fits in an envelope.  price:  $5
SOLD!

i actually have a second pair of babylegs in cream that we used exactly twice.  they've been laundered and i was too lazy to take a picture of them.  price:  $2

chictots' chic & cozy blanket bag.  it opens up into a soft, cushy blanket and can also be used as a changing pad.  handles pull out to turn it into a travel bag.  currently retails for $50, fits in a medium flat-rate package.  price:  $25

barefoot dreams "nap to go" in lavender - a plush blanket and matching pillow that strap together for travel.  current retail price on this is $64.  fits in a large flat-rate package.  price:  $40

pottery barn baby/jj cole "bundle me" in pink - newborn/baby size.  goes in car seat or stroller, used a few times.  currently retails for $59, would fit in a large flat-rate package.   price:  $25

swimsuit from babygap, size 12-18 months, never worn.  i don't remember the retail price on it because i'm senile.  fits in an envelope for mailing.  price:  $5

okay, here's one of a few non-baby items.  it's a paul frank tote and still has the original tag on it.  i can't justify keeping it when i have about 947824590823745 other bags.  [sigh] fits in a small flat-rate package.  price:  $8

i know this picture is super blurry, but i'm too lazy to do a retake.  seriously.  anyway, it's a great unisex small paul diaper bag with original tags.  other paul frank bags are retailing for $80.  this would fit in a large flat-rate package.  price:  $40

beco baby carrier.  it's suitable for newborn to toddler up to 45 pounds.  super cute, has a pocket for keys and phone, and originally retailed for $130.  i never even took the bean out in this because i had such a ridiculous array of carriers.  this would fit in a medium flat-rate package.  price:  $50
SOLD! (wish i had about five of these things, because it had no less than five takers)

small paul "fundie" set in size 3T.  it's a cute little tank top with matching panties, and the bean has another set that crack me up whenever i put it on her.  this would fit in an envelope for mailing.  price:  $8
SOLD!

ah, how i hate to let the bumper go.  alas, the bean hasn't been in a crib in ages and i have less than zero reasons to keep it.  it's from pottery barn baby, has the dots on one side and stripes on the other.  it sat in the empty crib for months, since we co-slept, and is essentially brand new.  this item would be a little trickier to ship and i'd need to price it out, so i'm just going to wait and see if any of you are interested in it before i cart it all the way to the post office for a quote.  price:  $35
SOLD!

this is a cute little battery-operated chandelier and i paid $15 for it, took it home and promptly stuck it in a closet and forgot about it.  i'll toss the batteries in the medium flat-rate box.  price:  $10 SOLD!

another non-baby item by paul frank.  cosmetic bag, tags still attached, fits in an envelope.  price:  $8
SOLD!

paul frank wallet.  on a chain.  yeah.  i actually have two of them (don't ask), both for sale.  fits in a small flat-rate box (because the chain would likely make it too heavy for a plain envelope).  price:  $10

i have a feeling i'll totally take some teasing for this one, but i don't really care.  a 3-pack of paul frank tighty-whitey style thongs, totally new (because anything else would just be eleventy billion kinds of wrong) in size medium.  fits in a small flat-rate box.  price:  $5

and there you have it.  questions?  purchase requests?  leave a comment or e-mail me.