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the girl behind the counter has a tattooed tear

jessy — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:41:43 +0000

After spending pretty much the whole night last night catching up on reading all the style blogs I love, I attacked my closet with a new gusto. I played dress up for an hour or so and I think I came up with some pretty cool stuff. This look was inspired by some fabulous menswear for women looks I saw from the amazing German designer, Lena Hoschek (lots more on her soon).

I have to say, I’m pretty excited about today’s pictures! The boy and I were out walking and we happened to pass this mural and I thought it might make a good backdrop for a post.

This vintage (and super-stretchy) bodysuit used to belong to a 1960s Playboy bunny!

I’d been dying to do a jumping shot but I had to wait until I had a better camera, so….

I love my new used faux-lex.

Then later today I was out for a stroll and couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of the trees!

Well, I may as well take a few more of myself too…

Thanks for readin’ everybody!! What do you think of the filters? I’m just kind of dabbling in them for the first time, so be easy on me.

WHAT: straw fedora, forever 21

bodysuit, chicken lays an egg

checked tie, thrift (almost 10 years ago!)

fake rolex, pixel 19 vintage

urban outfitters skirt, gabriel brothers

green socks, yard sale

black and white oxfords, thrift

WHERE: shopping, hangin’ with my boy, chillin’

WHEN: saturday, october 9

P.S. Does anybody recognize today’s title? It’s a little more obscure….

the moon’s teeth marks are on the sky

jessy — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:58:23 +0000

Following the lead of many of my favorite blogger gals, I’ve been using song lyrics in the absence of good post titles. This one is from my favorite Tom Waits song, Ninth & Hennepin a spoken word poem about a the saddest, grittiest dive bar. Classic Tom Waits. The piano I posed with in this post reminded me of the broken lilting piano part in Ninth & Hennepin. I was really excited to find this piano in an alley we were walking through on the way to the bar, it made the perfect backdrop!

I really love the texture of this wrap sweater. It's actually made to be a bolero-style front tie sweater for a lady much larger than me, so it wraps all the way around me!

WHAT: purple dot earrings, chicken lays an egg

owl necklace, chicken lays an egg

blue tank, rainbow

wrap sweater, chicken lays an egg

rose ring, pangaea

floral skirt, h&m

purple tights, forever 21

black oxfords, payless

WHERE: art opening at Fabricate , The Lion’s Rampant CD release party, and lots of drinks

WHEN: saturday, march 13

plaid days

jessy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:23:16 +0000

This is just another of those outfits that got lost in the mix before Christmas and never got posted. They all turned out great, but unfortunately since I took these, the little purple cashmere sweater I’m wearing got shrunk so I am now selling it at the store. If you are a tiny lady, it will definitely still fit.

WHAT: lilac cashmere sweater, donated to me (now on sale at Chicken Lays An Egg)

photo brooch, on loan from maya

patent belt, rainbow

plaid skirt, chicken lays an egg

gray tights, target

saddles, urban

WHERE: work at chicken lays an egg

WHEN: monday, december 21

Oh, and I forgot to post the pictures of the finished breakfast ornament set…

They sold the day I put them up at the store! Next year I’ll have to crank out a bunch!

Take it easy!

local music

jessy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:59:26 +0000

Even though I’ve known Dana for a while now, somehow I had never seen any of her bands play before. I had been to a few shows but always missed them by a few minutes. So when she told me that Culture Queer was playing last Thursday, I knew I had to be there. I was so happy to finally catch them! They all definitely blew me away. I see Dana as such a strong, balls out, get shit done kind of woman, that her soft, sweet singing voice really surprised me. It was nice to go out on a week night too, that almost never happens.

I was pretty stoked to rock my new dot tights with shorts, and thought it would be the perfect occasion. They aren’t exactly the kid I want, but they’re the closest I could find. I was feeling lazy though too so I just recycled my hat, shoes, and jewelry from the day before.

WHAT: gray floppy hat, borrowed from boyfriend

anchor necklace, thrift

egg shaped sweatshirt, target

white t, rainbow

jeans, hand me downs

dot tights, forever 21

WHERE: culture queer show at mayday

WHEN: thursday, december 24

Culture Queer in action

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

treasure hunting

jessy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:23:05 +0000

Yesterday the boy and I had planned loosely planned to drive around, take the pup to the park, relax and maybe hit a thrift store. Surprisingly, I woke up earlier than everyone and ran to get some dog food. However, the second-hand gods were having none of that. As I was driving to the store, I saw a sign for an estate sale, so of course I had to take a peak! Luckily it had just started and I found a few treasures. They had these decanters for booze that I wanted purely for the silver engraved tags they each had. However, he wouldn’t sell me just the tags and I couldn’t afford the entire set so I bought the bourbon decanter and called it even. I also got quite a few Christmas presents and these cute little shoes, I don’t think I’ll keep them though. This outfit was perfect for its purpose; I was warm, comfy, not a lot of re-adjusting to be done, and good mobility for sneakin’ in on deals real fast! The only complaint I have with this outfit is that my jeans are so faded. I loved them intensely for one year and washed them to death unfortunately. For a new project I think I’ll try my first Rit dye kit and do these bad boys up!

I bought these on my first trip out for deals in the morning, but I don't see myself wearing them a lot, so they'll be for sale at Chicken Lays An Egg next week. Click on this image to go to Chicken's Facebook page. More pictures of new merchandise to come!

WHAT: gray floppy knit, old navy

pinwheel button earrings, homemade

bourbon necklace, homemade

purple t, forever 21

vintage angora sweater, chicken lays an egg

class ring, high school

bangles, my gramma

black skinny jeans, forever 21

cream slingbacks, estate sale

WHERE: driving around and deal hunting

WHEN: saturday, december 5

adventures in the city

jessy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:45:00 +0000

Well, I got a little lazy last night so I didn’t get around to putting up my outfit from yesterday. Therefore, you lovely folks get a double dose of Jessy clothes, and some bonus driving around and playing in the park pictures. Without further ado….

Some accessories:

Check those cool floors!

WHAT: mustard bakelite necklace, thrift

white t, target

black button front pleated skirt (with pockets!)

gray cable knit thigh high socks, uo

mustard mary janes, target

black rose ring, pangaea

teal cord blazer, thrift

orange daisy brooch, mustard seed

WHERE: work at chicken lays an egg

WHEN: friday, november 13

(sorry about the continuity problem, I didn’t have my bag at the park)

WHAT: yellow sunglasses, cappel’s costume shop

white leaf choker, thrift

flower brooch, ferguson’s antique mall

tails tuxedo jacket, forever 21 (i LOVE this jacket!!)

purple v-neck, rainbow

rhinestone ring, quarter machine

pink bangle, my gramma

blue old lady bag, thrift

dark wash jeans, forever 21

oxfords, uo

WHERE: eden park and chinese food

WHEN: saturday, november 14

See you again soon!

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