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nashville take one

jessy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:44:29 +0000

While all the other lovely fashion bloggers are in New York for Fashion Week, I am just returning from Music City. I have soooooo many pictures from our trip, and I plan on doing a review of all the thrift and vintage stores. I’m pretty sure I hit them all but one. Since I have such a massive amount of stuff to talk about I’m going to break it up into a few parts.

We had a really great time in Nashville though, the people were so incredibly friendly and down to earth. Thursday was our first day there, but we got in so late that all we really did was eat dinner and go to bed. That dinner was probably the best meal we ate there too!

Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack‘s specialty fried chicken originated when the current owner’s great-uncle cheated on his girlfriend and she got revenge by over spicing his dinner. (Probably the lamest, but most scrumptious revenge ever.) Unfortunately for her, he loved the extra hot flavor and he ran with it.

I have to say, even though I was damn near crying from how insane hot the MEDIUM (it went all the way the extra hot) was, it was hands down the best chicken I’ve ever had. Although it’s hot, it’s also really deliciously sweet and salty at the same time. The spice is caramelized on the top and kind of falls off as you eat it, and the actual chicken is still super moist and flavorful. Anyway, if you’re ever in Nashville it’s a must try.

After that we just kind of crashed and woke up early to go explore the Adventure Science Center, Nashville’s kids’ museum. It seemed so small compared to Cincinnati’s! Our history and kids’ museum is in the former train station called Union Terminal and it’s HUGE. For as small of a city as Cincinnati is, we have really good museums. Anyway the Science Center was small, but we still had a really good time.

Some cheesy green screen thing they had. I believe this was 'volcano', but we were being more like Godzillas.

underwater

We did hit one vintage store before dinner that first night, Pre To Post Modern, where I got my gorgeous new gold foil bag (among many other amazing things). Obviously I was really excited to use it as soon as possible, which I did. It was well worth it’s $15! It really does match this outfit so well, and the museum provided a perfect background for some outfit shots. It wouldn’t have been possible without my wonderful boyfriend and his fantastic photography though!

I had a good time pretending I was Tom Hanks in Big.

Jacob was sweet enough to take a few more of me while we were out walking around thrifting.

WHAT: navy blue studs, thrift

my new favorite shirt, chicken lays an egg

white dove ring, forever 21

baroque ring, my gramma

white watch, borrowed from maya

brass buckle belt, thrift

high waisted jeans, urban outfitters

brown boots, chicken lays an egg

tan coat, free from clothing swap

fantastic gold bag, pre to post modern

WHERE: vacation!

WHEN: friday, february 12

PARTS TWO AND THREE COMING SOON…..

like marbles on a mirror

jessy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:54:17 +0000

I have say as much as I dig this shirt, I really hate these pictures. I had to take them just this once in my totally unappealing kitchen. I feel odd because I don’t really have anything to say about this outfit. Just a little something I threw on to go out for a drink with some friends.

WHAT: blue scarf, thrift

paisley shirt, chicken lays an egg

blue bangle, rag-o-rama

blackbird ring, forever 21

jeans, forever 21

patent leather oxfords, payless

WHERE: drinks at the northside tavern

WHEN: friday, january 29

it’s been a good day : )

jessy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:29:40 +0000

Well, as much as I distance myself from people who create drama and try very hard not to let the stress get to me, it does occasionally happen. Luckily this is the end of it for me, my drama resolved itself. I try to live a life full of good karma. It’s the closest thing I’ll ever have to a religion, and I think it helps me out of these situations. Be good and good things will happen in return. So here’s to more good karma!

I also got an email back from the always lovely Julie at Orchid Grey, and she has graciously put up a link on her page too! I’m loving these blogger ladies, they’re a bunch of sweethearts!

I am way jealous of her frames!

I think I’ve also been feeling better because I finally whipped out my needle and did some long-overdue stitching! I made this really cute set of felt breakfast ornaments (includes toast, fried egg, and of course bacon) to sell at the store. The boy snapped a few of me elbow deep in some felt bacon.

I'll have some more pictures once I finish them all up!

I wish you could see the back panel in these! There's a cute little pleat right down the middle on the top.

I borrowed these little lovelies from the store, via Maya. I love that they look like little candies your Gramma would've had on her coffee table.

WHAT: candy earrings, chicken lays an egg (These are currently for sale for $4)

amazing shirtdress, chicken lays an egg

blackbird ring, forever 21

gray tights, dollar store

black oxfords, payless

WHERE: work at the library, sewing at home

WHEN: monday, decemeber 14

I was feeling cheeky.

When I was a kid I used to always love when my Dad did this because I could never figure out how he did it.

If you’re going to be in Cincinnati at all next Saturday the 19th, the ladies of Chicken Lays An Egg will be having a little holiday soiree! Check out the details here. Bring your friends, we’ll have booze!

emerald green is the color of the day

jessy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:00:31 +0000

Winter has finally, angrily hit us here in Ohio, and I was not prepared for it today. I may have looked cute, but I thought I was going to die every time I stepped outside. I was really stoked to rock these pieces though, most of them I’ve never worn!

WHAT: leopard scarf, my gramma

scarf brooch, on loan from maya

lemon shift dress, thrift

green tights, forever 21

patent oxfords, payless

WHERE: work at the store

WHEN: december 10

Stay warm!

RETROactive posting- part 3

jessy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:32:58 +0000

As stoked as I was when I bought this dress, I didn’t realize how see through it was! Luckily I had a white tank and short slip that worked out OK. I love the detail on this dress too; the little shoulder panels of floral print are probably my fave.

I didn't buy it until a few hours later so I'm not wearing it in the pictures, but this was the necklace I was wearing most of the day.

WHAT: pinwheel button earrings, homemade

awesome 70′s floral dress, chicken lays an egg

teeny tiny pocket watch, chicken lays an egg

blue skinny belt, thrift

double finger bird ring, forever 21

gold bangle, thrift store in toronto (the only souvenir i got that trip)

hot pink tights, h&m

black boots, uo

WHERE: work at chicken and thanksgiving eve at dave & amy’s

WHEN: wednesday, november 25

the busy girl

jessy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:07:00 +0000

So I’ve been pretty crazy lately with finishing up the store, working, making stuff, babysitting, taking care of my sick boy, and of course making a Max costume (from Where The Wild Things Are). But its winding down, and we have an opening date in mind! It may be subject to change, but right now we are trying for Friday, October 23rd. If you’re in Cincy, please stop by our opening! It’s from 7 pm-12 am, and we’ll have music, free food, and LOTS of great deals! Bring your friends (Enemies too if they like cheap funky ass clothes and accessories)!!

Today’s outfit is from a few days ago when I actually left my house and went out with some of my ladies. The last time I wore this dress some crazy lady yelled after me that no matter what I did, there was no way I could convince her that I am a grape. Damn! I thought I was really foolin’ people!

WHAT: purple grape dress, rainbow

giant old lady scarf, thrift

big gold bangle, toronto thrift store

black tights, target

black patent oxfords, payless

revlon makeup, cvs

WHERE: out and about northside

WHEN: friday, october 9