from the vault

While looking through some old blog pictures, I found these and realized that somehow they never got posted. Every year in Cincinnati there’s this big rollerskating party on December 26 and I look forward to it every year. So I figured, what says rollerskating and Christmas like a sparkly tuxedo?? I had just gotten these amazing sparkle shorts (that I now wear under most of my dresses) and I always love an opportunity to wear my tailcoat!

wingtips and hot pink skates (that used to be my Mom’s)

bowties and sparkles

WHAT: satin bowtie, my brother

tux shirt, thrift

tail coat, forever 21

sparkle shorts, forever 21

yellow Hue tights, Gabriel Brothers

wingtips, thrift

Rollerderby skates, my Mom

WHERE: Fun Factory roller-party

old lady accessories

I was really happy with how well this outfit came out! I hardly ever wear this pencil skirt, but combined with the cropped sleeve jacket, gloves, and tiny pillbox handbag it makes the perfect old lady style classic outfit. And I love this coat so much- it’s vintage  and locally made! I got it for free years ago and was very pleased to later find out that it was made by the now-defunct Cincinnati brand, Sincerely Jenny.

I really love the detail on this shirt too.

WHAT: vintage cropped jacket, clothes swap

vintage yellow shirt, chicken lays an egg

bird brooch, chicken lays an egg

pencil skirt, forever 21

skinny belt, chicken lays an egg

lace gloves, chicken lays an egg

pillbox bag, chicken lays an egg

t-straps, shoetopia

WHERE: work at the library

WHEN: tuesday, march 23

ikea daytrip

In my ever-increasing days off, I have actually had time to hang out with my wonderful boyfriend and do all the stuff we’ve been meaning to do for months and months. Of course it also helps that we have a mobile car again, hopefully my poor truck will be back on the road soon too! I’m really excited for all this time mostly because it means that I’ll have more time to devote to our store, Chicken Lays An Egg. I would like to look into having stock available on our website, but I still have some logistical issues to work out if we did do that. Thank you so much to all the very sweet people who have inquired though! If you do live in Cincinnati or just want to see some of our stock, become a fan of our Facebook page. I upload pictures of almost every new piece that comes into the shop. I also want to do a giveaway from Chicken Lays An Egg to a reader – any requests on what to give away? I was considering jewelry or a bag possibly…. Leave me a comment and let me know what you’d like to have!

Since I had Monday off, Jacob and I went out to play at Ikea. I say ‘play’ because we always end up having a really good time messing with everything and mocking ridiculous things that no one needs, which Ikea has no shortage of. Although, we were actually there to pick up some more pieces for my massive and ever-expanding closet. I cannot wait until he has time to put it together, I’ll finally have some storage for off season clothes. It also gave me a chance to debut my new favorite skirt from H&M and cool vintage pillbox bag from Chicken Lays An Egg! I love them both so much, and I can predict that you’ll see a lot of them in the coming weeks.

EDIT:

After I posted this entry, I found this picture in my Iphoto. Talk about subliminal inspiration!

This picture doesn't even get close to capturing how saturated the colors get in the light and the shimmer of the fabric.

Oh little yellow bag, you're so adorable.

WHAT: flapper hat, h&m

camera necklace, diy by me

ruffle shirt, target

iridescent skirt, h&m

je t’aime double finger ring, forever 21

black rose ring, pangea

seafoam h.u.e. tights, macy’s

yellow pillbox bag, chicken lays an egg

wedge booties, forever 21

WHERE: ikea and running errands

WHEN: monday, march 22