fancypacks, ice cream, and puppy haircuts

In my life pretty much everybody is a huge dog lover, and that doesn’t stop with my business partners. Dana has two dogs and  Maya has a two as well. Recently Maya’s super-sweet boyfriend got her a gift certificate to have her dogs groomed, so we took them up there last week. They came back looking like different dogs!
When we were on our way home from picking them up I realized we were going to pass another Cincinnati institution, Putz’s Creamy Whip. We had a few minutes so we decided to stop for ice cream. I love Putz’s so much. :)

Dexter (left), Maya, and Lady

Last week the boy and I drove out to the suburbs to visit the wondrous Gabriel Brothers. Gabe’s is kind of like a TJ Maxx in that they get in overstock designer-y stuff, but I love them infinitely more. Their stuff is really cheap and you can get Urban Outfitters, The Limited, BCBG, and a bunch more! This skirt is one of my UO finds- nice light chiffon, pockets, and only $5! It’s fantastic. Even their tights and belts and other accessories are like $2 and $3. I’ve been pretty much living in this skirt since I bought it.

The other new piece that I’ve been really obsessed with are my Ann Taylor tuxedo shoes. I came so close to not buying them because the inner lining of them is completely crumbling and makes your feet all gross. However, I love them and if I hadn’t bought them I know I’d be totally kicking myself in the ass. Only $7!

Here it is- my beautiful little Fancypack!! I wore it out to the bar for the first time this last Friday and as I was walking there someone spotted and recognized it as a Fancypack! It made me so happy that she’s really gaining notoriety, she totally deserves it.

Sine mine is a mini it only has two pockets, but it’s perfect for just the essentials. Lately I haven’t been carrying a purse at all, I just take my wallet and go so this is great for me.

I’ve hardly ever worn it but I really love this paisley top, especially the satin lapels. Supercool.

WHAT: fancy paisley top, chicken lays an egg

fancypack, carrotcake

mustard skinny belt, chicken lays an egg

black skirt, gabriel brothers

tux shoes, thrift

WHERE: work and picking up pups at the groomer’s

WHEN: tuesday, august 26

shoe love EDIT

Well ladies and gents, thanks to my tax return check, which was muuuch bigger than I thought it would be, I got my Aldo wedges! I love it when the IRS tells you that you missed something on your form and then gives you $400 more than you thought you were getting! The rest of that money is going towards finally getting my truck back on the road. I can’t wait, I love that little piece of shit. Anyway, here’s what I wore today to showcase my shoes! I forgot to put on all my jewelry though before I left the house, so I may try to run home and get all of it so I can take some pictures in the park today.

Aren't they the most gorgeous things you've ever seen?!

I am obviously head over heels for them, and I must say that they are amazingly comfy! I’ve been wearing them for 4 hours and I’m still feeling great. You’ll probably see more of this outfit tomorrow too.

EDIT: Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to go back to the park to take more pictures, however I did prepare for this possibility yesterday and take more pictures than I put up. So here are a few more shots of this outfit:

I love the little tassels on either side of this purse

WHAT: oversized scarf, thrift

t-shirt dress, forever 21

tassel bag, chicken lays an egg

wedges, aldo

WHERE: work at chicken and doing the massive pile of laundry that lives in my room

WHEN: tuesday, june 8

like marbles on a mirror

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