As much as I love my family and friends. As much as I like the latest fashions and dressing up. As much as I like keeping fit and eating right, there is someone that is far more valuable to me then all these things combined. I'll wake up, make myself a cup of coffee, get dressed, and then I run to Him.
Without Him I am a lost child. I struggle to breath, to get through the day. There are days I have a knot in my heart. Do you ever have those days? You can't quite pin point it down, but something is not right. What do I do? Don't question it, run to Him.
He is the closest friend. He knows your deepest, darkest secrets. He understand the struggles. He is there to listen. He is there to help. He is there always. He will wrap you in his love.
Run to Him. Don't wait. He is waiting for you too.
Oh how I need you my dear Jesus. I'm a complete mess without you.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
Monday, June 18, 2012
I heart eBay
I have been getting many requests to do a post on both shopping on eBay as well as selling. There really is a lot to this but I will keep it short and simple.
Here is my two cents on EBay. You really have to be patient both with buying and selling.
Let's say you are looking for a dress that is either sold out at stores or out of your budget. What you should do is add it to your saved searches. I have done this numerous times, and with a little time, gotten amazing deals! For example: Bebe tweed dress (I would leave out the size because many times we are in between sizes anyway and can always get it altered if need be).
Many people sell to make room for new season or they recently lost weight. Some sell to make money, whatever the reason may be, try negotiating with the seller. Some will not want to, and that's ok. Let's say a seller has a pair of jeans listed for $40 bucks. These might retail for over $200, try emailing the seller with an offer. And see if they are willing to work with you. I have done this so many times and some are totally willing and some never reply. Be reasonable with your offer. If you see an amazing deal, don't wait especially if it's a buy it now. Always do your research on what the item retails for and if it is currently on sale.
Do your research on the seller. Look at their feedback and if they have any negative points definitely take that into account. I suggest this especially if buying something that is spendy. Communicate with the seller and ask for more photos if you are unsure. A good seller should not have a problem sending a few photos to your email.
Another tip is put an item on your watch list and bid towards the end. I usually wait till the last few minutes. Put in your max bid, in other words, what is the most you are willing to spend on the item. This is very important because the key here is not to get carried away. I will only buy something if it is an amazing deal. What's the point if I can just go to Ross or TJ Maxx. Or shop online discount retailers.
Another tip is waiting. If you like an item but price seems too high, wait to see if the buyer might relist at a lower price (of course if it sells your out of luck). There are times I wanted a particular dress and waited a few months for the "right" deal to pop up. So being patient is very important. And so is discipline.
If you are trying to sell on eBay, here are a few tips.
If you have an iPhone/iPad, download an app called Ebay Fees. This will calculate how much money you will have to pay Ebay and Paypal for listing and selling your item. They also have the fees listed on their website.
Make sure to know how much you will pay for shipping. I have a small scale I use to weigh my items so at least I know approximately how much the cost will be. If something is over one pound, I suggest using USPS Priority Mail. Go to USPS.com and order a whole bunch of free supplies. Order different size envelopes, boxes and labels. This will save you time and money. Print shipping labels from home because you receive a discount plus USPS will pick up your Priority Mail for free. All you need to do is schedule it on their website.
Sell only what you would buy yourself. Make sure it's clean with no stains. If there is a defect that can be fixed, make sure to explain it in your description and take photos. Currently you can list one photo for free. If you want to list more photos, download to photobucket, and copy the link into the HTML description box. This is free and the photos will be extra large so potential buyers will be able to see clear photos of what you are listing.
Research what others are selling similar items for. If you have an iPhone you can even see what items like yours have sold for! How cool is that?! I list through my iPhone because it's more convenient for me. I can find the exact or similar item on eBay and there is an option "Sell one like this". This makes it super easy because many of the options are already included.
Make sure you have a clear descriptive title. For example: NWT J Crew Toothpick Jeans Neon Pink Size 25
This will help when buyers are searching for an item. Try to include measurements in the description. For example if you are listing a pair of jeans, include inseam, waist, rise measurements.
Hope this helps you get more comfortable with EBay. Don't overthink it too much, just get down to it. The more you shop/sell the better you will get at it.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
Here is my two cents on EBay. You really have to be patient both with buying and selling.
Let's say you are looking for a dress that is either sold out at stores or out of your budget. What you should do is add it to your saved searches. I have done this numerous times, and with a little time, gotten amazing deals! For example: Bebe tweed dress (I would leave out the size because many times we are in between sizes anyway and can always get it altered if need be).
Many people sell to make room for new season or they recently lost weight. Some sell to make money, whatever the reason may be, try negotiating with the seller. Some will not want to, and that's ok. Let's say a seller has a pair of jeans listed for $40 bucks. These might retail for over $200, try emailing the seller with an offer. And see if they are willing to work with you. I have done this so many times and some are totally willing and some never reply. Be reasonable with your offer. If you see an amazing deal, don't wait especially if it's a buy it now. Always do your research on what the item retails for and if it is currently on sale.
Do your research on the seller. Look at their feedback and if they have any negative points definitely take that into account. I suggest this especially if buying something that is spendy. Communicate with the seller and ask for more photos if you are unsure. A good seller should not have a problem sending a few photos to your email.
Another tip is put an item on your watch list and bid towards the end. I usually wait till the last few minutes. Put in your max bid, in other words, what is the most you are willing to spend on the item. This is very important because the key here is not to get carried away. I will only buy something if it is an amazing deal. What's the point if I can just go to Ross or TJ Maxx. Or shop online discount retailers.
Another tip is waiting. If you like an item but price seems too high, wait to see if the buyer might relist at a lower price (of course if it sells your out of luck). There are times I wanted a particular dress and waited a few months for the "right" deal to pop up. So being patient is very important. And so is discipline.
If you are trying to sell on eBay, here are a few tips.
If you have an iPhone/iPad, download an app called Ebay Fees. This will calculate how much money you will have to pay Ebay and Paypal for listing and selling your item. They also have the fees listed on their website.
Make sure to know how much you will pay for shipping. I have a small scale I use to weigh my items so at least I know approximately how much the cost will be. If something is over one pound, I suggest using USPS Priority Mail. Go to USPS.com and order a whole bunch of free supplies. Order different size envelopes, boxes and labels. This will save you time and money. Print shipping labels from home because you receive a discount plus USPS will pick up your Priority Mail for free. All you need to do is schedule it on their website.
Sell only what you would buy yourself. Make sure it's clean with no stains. If there is a defect that can be fixed, make sure to explain it in your description and take photos. Currently you can list one photo for free. If you want to list more photos, download to photobucket, and copy the link into the HTML description box. This is free and the photos will be extra large so potential buyers will be able to see clear photos of what you are listing.
Research what others are selling similar items for. If you have an iPhone you can even see what items like yours have sold for! How cool is that?! I list through my iPhone because it's more convenient for me. I can find the exact or similar item on eBay and there is an option "Sell one like this". This makes it super easy because many of the options are already included.
Make sure you have a clear descriptive title. For example: NWT J Crew Toothpick Jeans Neon Pink Size 25
This will help when buyers are searching for an item. Try to include measurements in the description. For example if you are listing a pair of jeans, include inseam, waist, rise measurements.
Hope this helps you get more comfortable with EBay. Don't overthink it too much, just get down to it. The more you shop/sell the better you will get at it.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
Friday, June 8, 2012
What's in my Bag and Kate Spade Purse Collection
I received a comment on my YouTube Channel on doing a video on What's in my Bag, and decided to film one and include my Kate Spade purse collection.
I'm currently rotating three different bags and included each one since they all deserve a spotlight. All gorgeous and very much loved. If you are thinking into investing in a high quality bag, any of the ones I talk about are absolutely beautiful!
Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWtaciwOlVQ&feature=plcp
The older I get, the more I realize I want to invest in quality items. I just don't want to pay retail if I don't have to. I'm huge on eBay and local discount chains like TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross. Oh and how I miss Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack! We have one about an hour away but haven't had a chance to stop by. That is one of the reasons I miss living in Washington state. Ok, the main reasons are missing my friends and family people. It doesn't really disappoint especially after a long work week, it was great taking my girls, and heading for a day of shopping.
I am also a lover of vintage clothing/jewelry. I love shopping at thrift stores and garage sales. It's something that was instilled in me by my mom. She is a bargain shopper to the max. Don't get in her way! I'm not as controlled as she is because I do splurge once in a while if I LOVE something and I have to have it!
For example, I have been eyeing a few umbrella strollers for my baby online and in stores. This past Sunday, my hubs and I went to an Estate Sale, and there it was sitting in the corner. A bright blue Chicco stroller perfect for everyday and traveling selling for $25 bucks. I was like, are you serious?! I'm taking it! I was able to bargain it down to around 10 bucks. Now that is a bargain. It was not brand new, but it sure looked it. And honestly for the price, I don't mind.
I encourage you to be wise with your hard earned money. Shop around and be patient.
P.S. Here are a few outfits from the past week. Follow me on Instagram: Lubalovely
Enjoy the video :) If you have any other suggestions, I would love to hear them.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
I'm currently rotating three different bags and included each one since they all deserve a spotlight. All gorgeous and very much loved. If you are thinking into investing in a high quality bag, any of the ones I talk about are absolutely beautiful!
Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWtaciwOlVQ&feature=plcp
The older I get, the more I realize I want to invest in quality items. I just don't want to pay retail if I don't have to. I'm huge on eBay and local discount chains like TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross. Oh and how I miss Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack! We have one about an hour away but haven't had a chance to stop by. That is one of the reasons I miss living in Washington state. Ok, the main reasons are missing my friends and family people. It doesn't really disappoint especially after a long work week, it was great taking my girls, and heading for a day of shopping.
I am also a lover of vintage clothing/jewelry. I love shopping at thrift stores and garage sales. It's something that was instilled in me by my mom. She is a bargain shopper to the max. Don't get in her way! I'm not as controlled as she is because I do splurge once in a while if I LOVE something and I have to have it!
For example, I have been eyeing a few umbrella strollers for my baby online and in stores. This past Sunday, my hubs and I went to an Estate Sale, and there it was sitting in the corner. A bright blue Chicco stroller perfect for everyday and traveling selling for $25 bucks. I was like, are you serious?! I'm taking it! I was able to bargain it down to around 10 bucks. Now that is a bargain. It was not brand new, but it sure looked it. And honestly for the price, I don't mind.
I encourage you to be wise with your hard earned money. Shop around and be patient.
P.S. Here are a few outfits from the past week. Follow me on Instagram: Lubalovely
Enjoy the video :) If you have any other suggestions, I would love to hear them.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
YouTube Channel: LubaLovely
Hi everyone!
I'm writing to you from my iPhone because my computer is not working for some odd reason. Going to have it fixed in the next few days so I can start blogging again. I know my last post was quite heavy. I honestly was not going to share this but like I mentioned before if this can help someone through a hard situation or give hope and encouragement then I don't see the reason to hide it. It was very hard for me to open up about this.. I mean seriously it's not everyday we share heartache publicly. Thanks for all the comments, I cried reading each one. It made me realize how we are all going through struggles and it's better to be vulnerable.
In lighter news....
I went to run errands today and stopped by Target. Got some cute things and when I put my baby down to bed, I decided to film a short haul. It's not edited because I have no idea how to do all that and I don't exactly look my best. Try to hang out with a one year old all day, you"ll see ;) but I just thought it would share what I bought for fun.
Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB12qY23UoI&sns=em
My YouTube Id is lubalovely. Hope you guys enjoy it.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
I'm writing to you from my iPhone because my computer is not working for some odd reason. Going to have it fixed in the next few days so I can start blogging again. I know my last post was quite heavy. I honestly was not going to share this but like I mentioned before if this can help someone through a hard situation or give hope and encouragement then I don't see the reason to hide it. It was very hard for me to open up about this.. I mean seriously it's not everyday we share heartache publicly. Thanks for all the comments, I cried reading each one. It made me realize how we are all going through struggles and it's better to be vulnerable.
In lighter news....
I went to run errands today and stopped by Target. Got some cute things and when I put my baby down to bed, I decided to film a short haul. It's not edited because I have no idea how to do all that and I don't exactly look my best. Try to hang out with a one year old all day, you"ll see ;) but I just thought it would share what I bought for fun.
Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB12qY23UoI&sns=em
My YouTube Id is lubalovely. Hope you guys enjoy it.
Till next time.
Always Lovely,
Luba
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