another day in nashville

Since I had so many pictures in my last post, I just decided to do a separate one for my outfit. Plus, I am debuting my very first GIF! And I want to tip my hat to the always fabulous Rebecca from The Clothes Horse for giving me the idea. I love the stop motion GIFs she does with her rabbit. This one is definitely not as exciting as hers, but I wanted to try something new so my very sweet boy whipped this up for me.

I got this superb orange coat at the thrift store earlier in the day, and was thrilled with how well it matched the rest of my outfit. I know it’s a bit much, but I’m not one to shy away from looking a little like a circus clown. I also had to buy the Lolita style heart sunglasses I’m wearing, because I realized once we got into town that had forgotten mine at home. I like these, but since I already routinely get mistaken for a high schooler I try to shy away from accessories that  make me look any younger.

This was the first time tried the skinny belt over my sweater, I was really happy with the result.

I love how ridiculously huge these buttons are!

WHAT: heart-shaped glasses, pre to post modern (nashville)

green cloth earrings, salvaged from an altered dress

orange wool coat, southern thrift (nashville)

gold anchor necklace, thrift

m.i.a. dress, thrift

gray tights, target

leather boots, pre to post modern (nashville)

WHERE: bumming around music city

WHEN: saturday, february 13

crochet like snowflakes

I recently dug up this adorable crochet top that I got from the thrift store ages ago. I had forgotten that I owned it actually. It was the perfect match to this new Banana Republic skirt that I got from my store, Chicken Lays An Egg. I have two other business partners who bring in items almost every day, so I end up getting almost all of my clothes from the store now. It’s a curse and a blessing; my closet is bursting now!

I did a few mini photo shoots throughout the day today, I’m trying to mix things up a little. I have been dreaming of an SLR a lot recently, I want more from a camera than my little point and shoot can do. I’m trying to combat my distaste with variety.

This one is from the store’s dressing room,

I love these little brocade earrings, and the orange in them matches the skirt exactly!

Walking home from work I decided to try to take a few. I think my camera got a little wet from the snow, hence the foggy image.

Finally home!

WHAT: vintage earrings, chicken lays an egg

crochet top, thrift store

navy blue t-shirt, rainbow

vintage watch with green snakeskin band, my gramma

vintage ring, my gramma

orange skirt, chicken lays an egg

lemon tights, target

brown oxfords, macy’s

WHEN: saturday, february 6

WHERE: work at chicken lays an egg and after work drinks

inspired by

Like I said a few days ago, whenever I’m in a wardrobe funk and I spend some time cruising other style blogs, it always helps me get back into it. So I have to credit the always lovely Keiko Lynn for most of the inspiration on this outfit; it’s a lot like her January 6 post. And the cool scarf loop was an idea I got from Orchid Grey. I love the way she’s been rocking her new scarf, and with the help of some safety pins I achieved the same thing!

WHAT: navy dot earrings, thrift

poppy scarf, chicken lays an egg

ruffle shirt, target

orange belt, chicken lays an egg

tweed skirt, thrift

green tights, forever 21

brown booties, chicken lays an egg

WHERE: work at the library and hangin with my boys

WHEN: tuesday, january 12