I have been trying to keep from shopping too much, so I allowed myself to spend a little at a recent trip to Fashion Cents and picked up this number. I don’t usually go for tan items, mostly because I forget how well it matches everything else. So I was pleasantly surprised when I started playing around with it and some of my accessories. This particular outfit I just kind of threw together so I could wear my red tights. Alas, right after I took these my puppy jumped up on me and ripped a giant hole in the leg. C’est la vie. That’s why I absolutely cannot justify spending any more than $10 on a pair of tights.

I love this little camera! If you look into the viewfinder, this is what you see, and every time you click the shutter, a new animal comes up. I’m kind of surprised that these came out this well.

I’m especially stoked about this dress because it completes my girl scout uniform Halloween costume! I blatantly stole the idea from Calivintage‘s costume this year, and as you can see her execution was totally perfect, per usual for Erin. I’m obviously channeling this costume already with my shoe choice!

WHAT: camera necklace, diy by me

tan dress, fashion cents

patent leather belt, chicken lays an egg

red tights, costume shop

saddles, urban outfitters

WHERE: work at chicken lays an egg

WHEN: friday, march 5

Jeans? Again? I know, I know. But I like this whole ensemble a lot, I really love the color palate. This was also a bit of a special occasion because I can fit into my high-waisted jeans again! I always gain a bit of weight in the winter (who doesn’t) but I had sadly gotten to the point where I couldn’t really wear these guys comfortably. Although due to the giant pile of laundry I have yet to do, I didn’t have any other clean jeans so I tried them on and VOILA!

WHAT: button earrings, handmade

peach sweater, chicken lays an egg

pocket watch, chicken lays an egg

bangles, my gramma

high-waisted jeans, urban outiftters

feather scarf, thrift

saddles, urban outfitters

WHERE: work at the library and a birthday party at chicken lays an egg

WHEN: saturday, january 30

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!

Today is the day! Ever since I got this sweet majorette dress, I’ve been dying to wear it. When I bought it I was a little afraid I didn’t have stuff to wear with it on a regular basis, but I had forgotten that saddle shoes match everything! While it looks a bit like a 1950s after-school practice costume, I’m totally OK with that. And to top it all off, the watch I’m borrowing has 4 colors of changeable bands, and I had one that matched the yellow perfectly!

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WHAT: white studs, thrift

majorette dress, chicken lays an egg

watch, on loan from friend

tan knee socks, yard sale

bg saddle shoes, uo

WHERE: chicken lays an egg

WHEN: monday, november 30

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….

flopper frog

funky necklace

jacket lays an egg

flower brooch

Some accessories:

flower ring

knee highs and mary janes

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

conductor

fancy tails

leaf necklace

flower pin

emerald ring

jacket buttons

flyin' saddles

blue purse

(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

roar!

ferocious beast

playing in the eden park fountain

epic battle

cheesy but cute

empty fountain

tree blur

cars

krohn

overpass

See you again soon!

I’ve realized on going through old posts that I am in a bit of a pose rut. I seem to always only use the same one for most of my pictures, even though I take at least ten per outfit. I’m sure most of this is due to my awkwardness on camera. Oh well, I’m gonna try to work on it!

I got my fantastic new yellow mary janes in the mail from Target today! They’re even more perfect than I imagined. Fear not, I will definitely be sporting them tomorrow. I’d have worn them today but I was already dressed when by the time I got them.

hot legs

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bracelets

And the toasty warm version for my long walk from the bus stop….

all bundled up

WHAT: blue beads, yard sale (50 cents!)

gray gap dress, thrift

color dot belt, chicken lays an egg

bangles, yard sale

red tights, cappel’s costume shop

bdg oxfords, uo

gray scarf, target

plaid coat, thrift ($6)

WHERE: work

WHEN: thursday, november 12

I was feeling desperate to rock my new saddles today, so I just grabbed the first dress I thought might go. I was in a bit of a hurry this morning so I snagged one of my favorite puffy sleeved shirts and threw it all on. I think this outfit is honestly a little boring for me, but it was kind of a blah day anyway.

candystriper

grey scarf

bird necklace

striped shirt

saddles shoes!!

WHAT: favorite gray scarf, target

seagull necklace, antique store (50 cents!)

red stripe shirt, thrift

dark jean jumper, target

gray tights, dollar store

saddles, urban

WHERE: work and grocery shopping

WHEN: tuesday, november 10

Due to a recent obsession with saddle shoes, I went out on a shopping excursion for (gasp) new clothes, like not from a thrift store! I am completely not opposed to this, I just hardly ever do it because I can’t really afford to (since I am incapable of buying just ONE thing). Anyway, I was surfing other style blogs the other day and saw some very cute modern saddles from Urban. The next day I went into my local UO and luckily they had one pair left in my size! And even better, a fantastic friend who works there helped me out the price which made them a reasonable price.

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.

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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