Mascara or Motoroil » flats http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com Style for the girl who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:08:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 sabertooth goofball http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/08/15/sabertooth-goofball/ http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/08/15/sabertooth-goofball/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:54:29 +0000 jessy http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/?p=263560767 I don’t know if most of my readers live in the area or not, but if not, then you are lucky! It’s been in the high 90′s and 100′s almost everyday for pretty much the whole summer. The heat has finally broken in the last week or so and is now bearable, thank god. Although it is that hot in many other parts of the country, we here in Ohio live in humidity central. I’ve never lived anywhere else so all I know is humid, humid summers.

Stylistically, the big bummer about this is that you just can’t wear any clothes. Every little piece of clothing just feels like a wool blanket, and I’m not even out in the heat for extended periods of time. I really give props to anyone who has to work outside, I think I’d die. In a lot of past summers I worked at summer camps and such, but I don’t know how I did it in heat like this!

Anyway, here’s a little simple something that I wore to work the other day. I got the skirt from a friend and chopped about 6 inches off, now it’s perfect. Black and white stripes like that get me every time!

Yeah, I’m really shy. That’s why I do stuff like this.

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

That's what 'special' dinosaurs look like.

Yeah, I had fun doing this post. :)

WHAT: blue mini dress (as shirt), forever 21

tooth necklace, chicken lays an egg

black patent belt, rainbow

stripe skirt, from stacey

black rubber flats, target

WHERE: work at chicken

WHEN: wedensday, august 11

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]]> http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/08/15/sabertooth-goofball/feed/ 3 out of africa http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/05/26/out-of-africa/ http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/05/26/out-of-africa/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 21:54:23 +0000 jessy http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/?p=263560381 I cannot believe that I failed to mention this in my last post- sadly, the hard drive in my computer has died. I took it to the Mac store on Saturday to make sure and they confirmed. It was a very sad day for me. Luckily my wonderful boyfriend is quite adept with computers and he can replace it for much cheaper than they would. Unfortunately, you still must have some money to buy a new hard drive which I do not. Long story short, I will only be able to blog on days that I am working at the shop for a while. Sorry guys!

I finally fixed the zipper on this cool pseudo tribal print skirt, I’ve had it for almost a year and never worn it! I thought I’d roll with that theme and thew on this cool goofy mask necklace. Yesterday I had to get up at 6 a.m. for the first time in several years, and I’m still reeling from that. Since I was so exhausted when I woke up this morning I didn’t put that much effort in my accessories, and I think my outfit is a little boring. No big deal though, it would have been too hot for much more clothing really.

I love the little rhinestone eyes on this guy!

WHAT:  mask necklace, chicken lays an egg

mustard ruche top, rainbow

wide belt, rainbow

tribal skirt, chicken lays an egg

flats, target

WHERE: work at chicken

WHEN: wednesday, may 25

Thanks for reading!

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As I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, my amazing boyfriend redesigned the site! I love all the custom buttons he made for me – I have the best boy ever.

However, without any further ado here’s the outfit I wore for my last day of work! What a fantastic last week too, my boss was out of town so I pretty much did whatever I wanted.

Yay! I'm jobless!!!

I got the coolest new watch!

It even does little animations!

WHAT: jockey hat, h&m

bourbon necklace, diy by me

jacket/vest, h&m

black t, rainbow

japanese watch, chicken lays an egg

engineer pants, forever 21

flats, target

WHERE: one last day of work at the library

WHEN: saturday, march 27

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]]> http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/04/02/one-last-day/feed/ 0 i miss the playgrounds and the animals and digging up worms http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/03/08/i-miss-the-playgrounds-and-the-animals-and-digging-up-worms/ http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/03/08/i-miss-the-playgrounds-and-the-animals-and-digging-up-worms/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:26:04 +0000 jessy http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/?p=263559788 As you may be able to tell, I’ve been listening to a lot of MGMT today. I can’t help it, whenever I’m in an excited-for-no reason kind of good mood (especially on a nice day) all I want to listen to is MGMT and Matt & Kim. And this is probably the most gorgeous day we’ve had so far this year! I decided to play hookie, so I called in sick and went on a super long walk with the boy and puppies. It was the longest walk that the little one has ever been on, so needless to say they’re both passed out on the couch cuddling.

It’s amazing what a 60 degree day can do for every one’s attitude! I saw that Mayday, a favorite Cincinnati bar, is having half price drinks tonight and decided immediately to go. I wouldn’t have even considered going out on a weekday before today, but it’s a beautiful day, everyone is in a great mood, and that’ll make for some cheap ass drinks, so out we go!

I was having such a good time on our walk that when I saw this giant tree, I decided I’d take a note from The Clothes Horse and my childhood self and climb on up. I think had been years since I climbed a tree, and that just seemed wrong to me somehow.

However, me being in a tree was seriously distressing my poor pup, Chopper.

So much whining!

So I came down and we walked on through the park some more. The park right by my apartment, Burnet Woods, encompasses an entire city block so you can waste some serious time there.

Everything I’m wearing today is new actually, the skirt is Bebe, but I got in one of the Nashville thrift stores for $3! And awesomely the scarf that I just grabbed from Chicken Lays An Egg matched the pink perfectly.

I really like this scarf especially because of the square polka dots, I feel like you don’t see that too often.

I had to wear the bird ring of course. Those things just match everything!

Not that I like bird jewelry or anything.

I love my new belt, the square in the middle actually turns to lock. It's unlocked in this one.

WHAT: square polka dot scarf, chicken lays an egg

bird necklace, chicken lays an egg

white t, fashion cents

linen bebe skirt, thrift

wide belt, fashion cents

double finger ring, forever 21

flats, target

gold bag, pre to post modern (nashville)

WHERE: walking around aimlessly and going out for drinks

WHEN: monday, march 8

Oh, I just happened to pick up the March issue of Vogue, and saw an ad for the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target line. My roommate and I are going to drive out this week- I can’t wait to go out and see it in person! I wandered over to Target.com and skimmed the collection, and I already found some things that I know will be coming home with me!

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]]> http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2010/03/08/i-miss-the-playgrounds-and-the-animals-and-digging-up-worms/feed/ 2 a night on the town, a day with the kids http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2009/11/15/a-night-on-the-town-a-day-with-the-kids/ http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2009/11/15/a-night-on-the-town-a-day-with-the-kids/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000 jessy http://mascaraormotoroil.tumblr.com/post/245038394 Last night Maya, Amy, and I went out to Mayday (the former Gypsy Hut) for the cd release party of The Minor Leagues, a really great local Cincinnati band.You can check em out at http://www.minorleaguesmusic.com/

minor leagues

(From left) Patrick Helmes, Josh Combs (I believe), and Hilly Kenkel

Amanda Lee Anderson of http://www.amandalee.org/

Amanda Lee Anderson of http://www.amandalee.org/

the whole gang

the whole gang

We ran all around Northside and had a fantastic little night on the town. Since Chicken Lays An Egg just signed up for a collaborative ad with Mayday, (as well as Sidewinder, Bughouse Video, Melt, and possibly Shake It Records) Maya and I were eager to meet Kim and Vanessa the new owners of Mayday and Sidewinder. They were as sweet and fun as I could have hoped for and I hope to do a lot of business with them in the future. Support your local female small business owners and go check out Mayday, it still has all the things you love about the old Gypsy Hut but better!

Anyway, here’s what I wore; I only wish I had gotten better ones of Amy and Maya’s adorable outfits too.  Sorry for the image quality on some of these!

curtsy

check out the awesome yellow lining!

braclet & belt

best quarter machine ring ever

knee highs & mary janes

WHAT: black t with bubble sleeves, rainbow

orange patent belt, chicken lays an egg

paisley and yellow satin skirt, chicken lays an egg

black and white tablet bracelet, chicken lays an egg

green rhinestone ring, quarter machine

white knee socks, thrift

mustard mary janes, target online

WHERE: mayday and northside tavern

WHEN: saturday november 14

amy

amys shoes

miss maya

knee sock party

It was a completely accidental knee sock party!

And today I have an easy day of hanging with Max and Vivi, the kids I’ve been babysitting for most of their lives, so we’ve got a definite rapport. Not to mention that they really are really well-behaved, fun, and crazy smart. And if I ever planned on having a grown-up house, I’d love to have a gorgeous giant Victorian like theirs.

look at that wraparound porch!

porch

bay window

gold necklace

gold ring

flower print dress belt

white bow flats

WHAT: floral shirtdress, chicken lays an egg

little bow and pearl necklace, gifted from my friend jeni

gold costume ring, my gramma

blue belt, gifted from my friend maya

sam & libby bow flats, thrift

WHERE: babysitting and errands

WHEN: sunday, november 15

little baby lady

pillow cave

tickle time

scary viking

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saddle shoes from urban outfitters

And they look so perfect with my new beautiful ballerina dress from H&M; which by the way I am so glad to have here in the Cincinnasti! I can’t wait to wear this out for Jacob’s birthday.

more like baller -rina

There’s something very perfect to me about pretty dresses and saddles in bed.

saddles sideview

WHAT: pink ballerina dress, h&m

faux pearl tassle necklace, thrift

saddle shoes, urban outfitters ($30!)

WHERE: just around the house playing dress-up

WHEN: monday, october 9

And here’s what I actually wore yesterday. I did a little sale shopping while I was at Urban too, and got this dress.

flower dress

jockey hat

WHAT: black jockey hat, f21 (12!)

blue pinwheel button earrings, homemade!

bronze chain, chicken lays an egg

white t-shirt, rainbow

floral dress (with pockets), urban ($4)

yellow skinny belt, target

purple sheer tights, gabriel brothers

black flats, target

WHERE: work, walking around, and sushi dinner

WHEN: monday, november 9

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catalog face. ew.

come here!

flopper & shadow

WHAT: blue and black bubble dress, thrift

black ruched tank, rainbow

black patent stretch belt, rainbow

black flats, target

WHERE: alms park, cincinnati

WHEN: wednesday, october 21

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I was pretty jealous of this dress when my roommate Nancy bought it, but it was a bit too stuffy. So one day I bought it from her and removed the sleeves. Once I did that, it was perfect. And I turned the buttons from the cuff into earrings! (not pictured)

I was pretty jealous of this dress when Nancy bought it, but it was a bit too stuffy. Once I took those sleeves off, it was perfect. And I turned the buttons from the cuff into earrings! (not pictured)

before i altered it

Nancy in the dress before I altered it

WHAT: funky real estate agent dress, chicken lays an egg

skinny black belt, forever 21

pointy-toe black flats, target

WHERE: work and after work drinks

WHEN: friday, october 23

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]]> http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2009/10/24/moving-day/feed/ 0 customer appreciation day is my favorite! http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2009/09/30/customer-appreciation-day-is-my-favorite/ http://www.mascaraormotoroil.com/2009/09/30/customer-appreciation-day-is-my-favorite/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:42:00 +0000 jessy http://mascaraormotoroil.tumblr.com/post/200713221 A few days ago me and the boy went around town hitting all of the sale days at the local thrift stores, and with amazing results! I got a ton of stuff, and here’s the beginning….

m.i.a. dress

ooohhh boombox bag!

anchors away!

boombox!

WHAT: the amazing m.i.a. wannabe dress, thrift

chunky anchor necklace, thrift

parcel boom box purse, mall (you can even hook your ipod up to it and it will play out of the speakers on the front!! WHAT WHAT techmology!!)

black flats, target

WHERE: loud party (i went the complete dork way and wore a loud outfit) and esquire theatre employee shindig

WHEN: september something? around the 12th?

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