Black and White and Red All Over

Took a ME day recently.

What that looks like: taking about an hour to get dressed and being "in" it. I mean to say... enjoying it and not feeling guilty for doing so. I say this because it seems like I'm rushing so much as of late and I really don't like that feeling. Do you know what I'm talking about, my friends? Maybe it's the season, feel like there are a gazillion + 2 things going on right now. And this person needs you for this...and that person needs you for that. Overwhelming holidays, I guess!

A "me" day usually means getting dressed up purrrdy and taking my journal and some books to my favorite cafe while indulging in a mocha with extra whip cream, but this particular day it meant spoiling myself just a little with some goodies from Aveda and Sephora with birthday money.It's so easy to spend an hour+ in Sephora!

I've mentioned these pants, they're not vintage but Donna Karan, found at a consignment shop.  And this top. OMG, so in love with it. bought it at a local vintage boutique, and was almost CERTAIN it wouldn't fit me. utterly ELATED when I found out I was wrong!  I encourage you 150% to take a day ALL FOR YOURSELF at the very least once per month. :) It's become a necessity to me.

What does your ME day look like?

Chloë Sevigny's Closet

One of my girl crushes. And a couple of my favorites from her collection for Open Ceremony.

Love that she kept the bunny ears from Gummo. She's so cute!

At Home with Chloë Sevigny: Part 1 from Opening Ceremony on Vimeo.

Holiday, Celebrate!

Some newly listed and other items from the shop that would be perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and/or your Holiday Party!

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Favorite colors for NYE, blue & silver! Flapper-inspired Beaded Silk Chiffon Party Dress.

Light Catcher! 80s Black Sequined Halter Party Dress.

Glitter Swirl Sheer NYE Party Dress.

Sparkling Rhinestone Strapless Black Velvet Dress

Flapper Inspired Beaded & Sequined SHEER SILK Party Dress

True Red 1950s Bow Party Dress

Illusion Lace Sexy 1950s Little Black Dress

Show and Tell: Hot Dog Cookbook

Not sure I would ever call hot dog recipes "tempting" but wanted to show you guys this lol book I found during my weekend thrifting trip with my siblings. That picture on the front disturbs me. The hot dog cook book is almost as depressing as the microwave cooking for 1 cookbook, remember that one? NO, I didn't buy it, just snapped a pic before we left the store. However, wouldn't you know we had a craving for a dog just after shopping! Ended up treating my brother & sis to this little coney island that serves one of my favorite guilty pleasures... the cheesie weenie (cheddar stuffed bacon wrapped hotdogs) and we left with full bellies and a very healthy helping of guilt.

THANKFUL

Thankful for so many things this Thanksgiving day, but mostly these people, who love me despite all of my faults! (and believe me, I have many) ;)

Mom & Dad

My awesome son Lukas

My sweet niece Sophia

My darling nephew Isaac

And my siblings who know me through and through!

Really don't know where I would be without the love and support of these people. Also thankful for true friends, the ability to work for myself, moments when I write something that I really like, quiet reading time, LAUGHING, and dark chocolate. And last but not least, hugely grateful for being inspired by a community of  AMAZING people online.That would include you, dear blogger friends. :)


HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

Just a Little Meow

The wiggle or sheath dress is one of my favorite silhouettes! But it's the leopard print collar that made this particular outfit have that certain FUN factor for me. ;) Isn't it crazy cute?  It's detachable (so it can be added onto any kind of outfit), and I quite fancy how it adds just a smidgen o' sass to an otherwise tame little getup.

Can't help it! I completely thought of this scene when I was wearing this!


MEOW.
sheer collar shirt: banana republic
vintage 50s belted shift dress: vintage boutique
vintage 50s leopard print fur collar: thrifted
boots: gift from a bestie

Dressing Rodney

We thrifters know that pretty clothes aren't the only cool thing to come upon while spending hours hunting the second hand stores! Meet Rodney, the best dressed pig you're ever going to see! The reason why I just had to have this cute little guy is because I used to have a drama teacher named Rodney and I looooooved him so much! And what's more is that he too was fabulously dressed, with a cute round belly and a constant smile that gave away his sincerely enthusiastic outlook on life. After I found this little pig, I googled Rodney my old teacher to get back in touch. Ended up finding out he now teaches at a different college in MI, sent him a message over facebook just yesterday, and can't wait to hear back from him! I think I need to repackage this little guy and send him to my old favorite teacher as a gift. Which outfit do you like the best? I prefer the court jester look. :) Paper dolls are so fun, it's been years since I've played with them!