Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed

Remember the wedding dress I bought for a film my boyfriend was making? It turns out that it/I ended up being in a mead commercial and if you go to any of the screenings during the Columbus International Film Festival this week, you will see the commercial, me, and my dress. I attended a movie just this evening and surreptitiously snapped photos of myself on the big screen.



Shooting the commercial was totally fun. We enjoyed a very lovely afternoon in an orchard. While we were there, the farmer's grandson came out, gave me a funny look, and said, "Grandad said there was a model in the orchard." I laughed and generally felt pretty silly.



In other news, I have a few photos of my new office.



It's not as opulent as my last digs but I really like the vibe... It makes it very easy to stay focused on my tasks.



I really like the plants all around it.

That's me!

Alright, how about some clothes?

11/9

I woke up this smorning with big hair and big attitude.









sweater - The Gap... Outlet!
dress - I'm not sure... I think I got it at TJ Maxx.
necklace - Night Owl Crafts
ring - I got it at the coolest little shop on Magazine Street in NOLA.
shoes - Wanted

11/11
Happy Veteran's Day!



Someone bought a new coat!



It's me!





Is my sleepy face as obvious to you as it is to me?

coat - Forever 21

earrings - Pangea in Clifton
top - Old Navy
pants - Daisy Fuentes from Kohl's. I know, I couldn't believe it, either.
shoes - A gift.

The Blues and the Bluegrass

11/3

My first day as a Interactive Communication Coordinator. Pretty perfect job for an avid blogger, no?


This little sign was given to me by my old coworkers. Adorable.

sweater - I couldn't say.
dress - Simply Vera by Vera Wang
bracelet - thrift/vintage
brooch - 'Twas a gift.
shoes - Hm. I can't remember

11/4

Day Two's outfit garnered a compliment from my new boss. Score!



top - I got it at a clothes swap party. It used to be Theresa's.
belt - Forever 21
pants - Kohl's
shoes - My momma gave em to me.

11/6

I found these pants at what I fondly refer to as God's Favorite TJ Maxx. It's in Upper Arlington here in C-Bus and is the mightiest, most awesome TJ Maxx I've ever encountered.



top - Dana Buchanan at Kohl's
pants - French Connection
shoes - Hm. I got them at Penney's several years ago...

11/7

There is no picture here because I had had a little freakout Saturday night due to the stress of my new employment. I wasn't unhappy nor did I feel any regret about the change and must say that frankly, everyone at the new job has been incredibly awesome. But for whatever reason, the radical lifestyle renewal made me feel like curling up in bed and crying like a little kid. So I did. And when I woke up Sunday, I felt wonderful.

11/8


Grego and I were invited to partake of a bluegrass performance at Espresso Yourself Cafe in Powell. A new coworker and his lady friend met us there and it was absolutely blissful.


The weather, the music, the company... Everything about Sunday made me happy. Greg and I chased each other around Powell like little kids.



sweater - Free People... It's my old stand-by when I want comfort.
dress - thrift
boots - thrift
boot scarf - thrift

Old Haunts and Haughty Homes

I promise I am not a bad person. I'm just a slightly overwhelmed person. I truly regret any discomfort on your part due to blogging-related neglect.

10/30

On Friday, many awesome people accompanied me to Bobby Mackey's which is just outside of Covington, KY. It is apparently haunted and for $5, the proprietors will give you a little tour of the basement. They tell me a gentleman who makes appearances on a ghost hunting TV program was accosted by spirits on camera down there but the most frightening moment for me involved dumb redneck boys.


I was Twiggy. Many many thanks to my Momma who plied my makeup.

10/31

How to dress for comfort: Step 1, procure an awesome soft slip from an amazing friend. Step 2, wear a fuzzy sweater over it. Step 3, don't bother putting on pants.



sweater - Free People
slip - a gift from Lisa... She rules!
leggings - La Mixx
boots - thrift


I finally found a use for my union suit! It's the world's most comfortable Halloween costume! I am a raging hillbilly (quite a stretch... har) and Greg was an Ambien zombie.

I was in Columbus for the holiday so my Grego and I went to the Short North area for the last few minutes of the High Ball. The show had descended into chaos by the time we got there but that was fine by me. I saw too many brilliant costumes to list. I saw a dog dressed as a chicken. Genius.


That is a bona-fide Rabbit Hash brand corn cob pipe. Monica, a dear friend who I met through my old job, bought it for me.



11/1


Sunday, we had a few neighbors and loved ones over to celebrate my new job. This was my shopping ensemble...



sweater - thrift
top - Free People
jeans - 7 For All Mankind
shoes - Old Navy



... And this was my party look.





It was truly lovely to be surrounded by supportive Columbusians.

sweater - Old Navy
kercheif - thrift
top - TJ Maxx
skirt - the Carroll County Flea Market

shoes - Shoetopia in Northside, Cincinnati

I'll post all about my first week at my new job soon but now I must go to sleep.

Loaf of Bed

10/24

I celebrated my new job all weekend long. Saturday I slept in and loafed around in bed. Ahhh...





sweater - Free People
black top - Express
jeans - Old Navy
socks - thrift
boots - thrift

10/27

I promised myself that the last week of work at my old job would be spent entirely in clothes that are inappropriate for my new gig, i.e. jeans, cowboy boots, comfy socks... and apparently, dirty laundry.







earrings - Forever 21
sweater - Free People
top - Express
skirt - Levi's
socks - TJ Maxx
boots - thrift

Today, I said goodbye to my office before I begin disassembling it...







So sad but so exhilerating!

Girl, we couldn't get much hire.

So, you know that job interview I went to a week or two ago?

I got the job! Hurray!

I will soon be installed full-time in Columbus!


(me, filled with new employment and frosted cookie glee)

I'm a little worried because my new gig does not allow denim on the clock but I'm absolutely stoked about exploring a new, more adult daytime style.

Stay tuned!

A Mess of Fests

10/15

I had a second job interview with a Columbus non-profit... Red shoes = reliability! Hire me!






What would I say is my best quality? Why, my red shoes, of course.


I ended up wearing the belt under the jacket because I wanted a little room in case the interview got sweaty.



jacket - vintage
dress - I can't remember the brand. It's from TJ Maxx, of course.
belt - thrift/vintage
shoes - Gomax Shoetopia in Northside, Cincinnati
ring - It was a gift from my boyfriend's momma.

10/16

This was my play-around outfit. Legwarmer obsession: engaged!

jacket - thrift
dress - Free People
leg warmers - thrift
shoes - Old Navy

10/17

My sister and I went to the Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Park on Saturday. There are so many jokes that I could use to follow that sentence ... I'll just leave that to your imagination.

Matching sweaters. Indeed.

sweaters - Free People
my skirt - thrift
tights - Vera Wang from Kohl's
boots - They're from some second-hand shop in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.


So, while at the Salt Fest, I bought a union suit. I was originally going to cut it off into a long sweater but now, I'm not so sure. What if I need long undies replete with butt flap? What if?



10/18

My boyfriend and I followed a Salt Fest with a Pumpkin Fest and I decided to dress accordingly... In layers.











dress - NVision in Northside, Cincinnati
jacket - Forever 21
glove thingies - AE
leg warmers - thrift
shoes - I got them at JC Penney's. I can't remember the brand.

The Needless and the Necessary

10/9

This outfit was probably not my best idea. This little mini dress pretty much requires tights or some sort of bloomer so my goods don't get splashed around town...

That will have to wait 'til my burlesque show. Har har.


I sit in chair...


... Mico sits in chair. And look how fabulous her fur coat is!



gray striped top - TJ Maxx
dress - French Connection ... From TJ Maxx!
socks - Hm. Probably TJ Maxx.
boots - thrift

10/10

My sister talked me into buying leather shorts a few weeks ago.
Me: Leather shorts?
Laurie: Yeah! Try them on!
Me: When would I wear leather shorts?
Laurie: Look how great your butt looks in them!
Me: What practical purpose would owning leather shorts serve in my life?
Laurie: I can't hear you over the hottness emanating from your backside!
Me: Sigh. Sold.


I ended up kissing a very handsome man the day I wore them so I suppose it was worth it. heh!




My evil twin shocks me...


... But I love her anyway.

necklace - Gift from Laurie!
top - Old Navy
shorts - vintage from Pop's in Lexington, KY
tights - I dunno.
flats - I can't remember... Dangit.

10/11

I stand in the corner...


... Mico stands in the corner. Girl needs to get her own blog.





dress - vintage from Regeneration in Detroit, MI
scarf - thrift
tights - Victoria's Secret (from TJ Maxx, of course...)
shoes - Jessica Simpson