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An unemployed fashionista 20 Sep 2010 | 02:27 pm
It isn't that I don't have time to blog; it's that I don't have much to put together outfits for. Choker: thrifted Top: H&M Skirt: F21 Tights: Nicole Miller via Marshall's Oxford pumps: DKNY via eBay...
Troubleshooting/troublemaking. 9 Sep 2010 | 08:56 am
Tragically, sometimes shoots do not go as planned. Case one: Umbrella: Liquidation store Black and white striped top: Target Black blazer: Ruth via Crossroads Skirt: Target Tights: Target Shoes: Payl...
Fit for a feast 6 Sep 2010 | 05:38 am
This outfit whisked me from a job interview to a birthday interview. Actually, I whisked myself - the outfit did very little of the walking. Headband: Wal-Mart Vintage scarf: from Grandma Tuxedo jack...
Gingham and floral in the hot hot sun 30 Aug 2010 | 01:10 pm
I am obviously concentrating on not flashing the camera. My expression may change, but the position of my thighs won't. Vintage fascinator: thrifted Shades: Target Silver necklace: gift from aunt Gin...
Off the beaten tracks 28 Aug 2010 | 11:51 am
When you are severely unemployed, there are few preferable ways to spend a weekday than a thrifting adventure with a bee eff eff. Mary and I decided to celebrate this year's annual August 27th by taki...
I break in new shoes; I pay a price in blood 20 Aug 2010 | 04:22 pm
I am wearing a few items for the first time. Dress: thrifted old school Old Navy circa I don't know Tights: Hue Vintage gold leaf cuff: antique store Oxford platform pumps: DKNY via eBay Vintage '60s...
If it isn't socially acceptable to be downing cocktails, may one still wear that kind of hat? 17 Aug 2010 | 12:24 pm
It is never unreasonable to admit to yourself the simple fact that, if you wear a fancy vintage cocktail hat outside for no particular reason during the day, people will think you are odd. Vintage aq...
girl of a feather 11 Aug 2010 | 03:00 am
So, I've got the trappings of a long-dead pheasant on my head. Vintage pheasant feather fascinator: antique store off highway 'n' pendant: gift from aunt Black tee: H&M Gold leaf cuff: antique store ...
party and the art of red pucker maintenance 8 Aug 2010 | 04:42 am
Black, white and red is my all-time favorite color combination. Silver headband: H&M Swan earrings: Forever 21 Vintage lace and sequin shell blouse: antique store Polka dot skirt: H&M Bow flats: Targ...
I discover a frock in the ruins 5 Aug 2010 | 08:56 am
The torrential, merciless rain in Chicago has forced me to dress like this the past few days. True, I generally favor a more vintage-inspired wetsuit, but I can't argue with practicality. (Editor's n...
