North Country

Outfit Details: Cape, sweater...Thrifted, Velvet Headband...American Apparel, Jeans...BDG, Chesea Boots...ASOS
Photos by Jeramy


I was so excited to have found this cape on a thrifting hunt a few weeks ago. It is everything and more that I had been looking for in a cape and I'm so glad I held out on buying one, because this once is perfect for me, well almost, I'm pretty sure I am going to replace the buttons since the faux military buttons aren't really my thing. My goal is to replace them with some tortoise shell buttons. I wore this outfit last week to a show out in Peterborough, where I randomly ran into Michal of North Country Girl. She was very sweet and her new haircut looks awesome! We hope to meet up soon and grab some coffee together since we mingle in the same area of NH.

hunter

I'm obscenely obsessed with this hunter green color this fall, along with the color cranberry. Its unfortunate that when you put them together, you end up looking like a Christmas tree. Sorry about wearing the same effing jeans in every post too. I'm getting a bit unimaginative when it comes to the bottom half of my body. At least I finally gave my chelsea boots a rest and went with my loafers instead, which are about a size too big, but I don't care. They're pretty. Oh, and leaves are fun.

Outfit Details: Hunter Green Blouse... Vintage, The Odd Showroom in Portsmouth, NH, Jeans...BDG, Loafers...Thrifted

The Logging Trail

Outfit details: Jacket...UO, Highwaisted jeans...BDG, Mustard Crop Top...Thrifted, Circle Scarf...Forever 21, Acorn Necklace... Madewell
So I'm jealous of Jeramy's new iPhone... every single one of these pictures was taken with it. We had so much fun last weekend taking photos with it on an old logging trail. I think I just found my new favorite spot to take pictures. There is so much beautiful and different types of scenery and barely anybody goes out there, perfect since i get camera shy in front of people (irrational, I know, since I have no fear of spreading my photos on the internet). It ended up being a nice fall weekend. I made homemade pumpkin lattes (shot of espresso, tbs of pumpkin pie from a can,  dash of vanilla, steamed milk, and cinnamon) I also made some butternut squash soup with yummy veggies in it. Jeramy is successfully turning me into a nerd, since he's already got me hooked on Dr. Who, he thought I might want to give the show Battlestar Galactica a try so we snuggled on the couch eating soup and started watching that. It really was an ideal fall weekend. Its our first anniversary this weekend, so we have some plans to celebrate. Hope you all have a fall-tastic weekend!

Blue Velvet

Outfit Details: Velvet Blazer...Thrifted, Sheer Blouse...Forever 21, High-Waisted Jeans...BDG via UO, Acorn Necklace...Madewell, Booties...Old Navy

This is an outfit that I wore to work on this past Jean Friday. I may have gone a little overboard with all the blue, but I am so happy to have found this blue velvet blazer while thrifting not too long ago. The thing fits me like a glove and makes me feel like a million bucks, when I only bought it for a measly seven dollars. My sister Kate took these photos of me before I set off for work. I might recruit her to take more photos of me since its so much easier than setting up the tripod and running back and forth to take a picture. Maybe I can bribe her with some delicious homemade pumpkin lattes Jeramy and I  have been making... they are so scrumptious! She'll be unable to resist! I hope you all had a great weekend, If you don't hear from me in a bit you can assume that this website has overrun my life because it is so fun to play with!

grandfather clock

I bought this blouse at Savers last week because it reminded me of this one from Madewell and if I do say so myself, it goes fabulously with my BDG Urban Outfitters High-waisted skinny jeans which I cannot seem to take off. These shoes I bought at Kohl's are quickly becoming a favorite of mine too.

This past weekend was spent in good ole Keene, New Hampshire perusing through old records, hitting up some boutiques where I lusted over pretty dresses I could not afford,sipping on coffee in my all time favorite cafe Brewbakers, and then later drinking red wine by the roaring fire, and re-watching The Royal Tennenbaum's for the umpteenth time. It is absolutely frigid outside and we're expecting yet another giant snow storm, so I think I'm just going to hole up and listen to records, which is pretty much my new favorite thing to do. Might as well do it in style.

Lady Jane

Outfit Details: Lace Blouse, Velvet Skirt, Hat...Thrifted, Tights...Gap, Mary-Janes...Etienne Aigner

I feel as if I am channeling a creepy Victorian porcelain doll in this outfit and I quite love that idea. I snagged my beautiful rust hat at a consignment shop awhile back and my mauve velvet skirt was thrifted the other day for a mere two bucks. Yeah, I love this outfit.

This past weekend was super lazy. Nothing terribly exciting happened. I got Jeramy hooked on Dexter so we mainly lounged around and watched that on the couch. I feel quite rejuvenated to start my week even though last night I dreamed of murderers! What were you guys up to?

Orange Sky

One of the current major stresses in my life is money. I have not been handling my finances in the most adult manner and my compulsive shopping habits do not help my already depleting bank account. That being said, today, I am making a promise not to buy any new clothes until the first day of spring. Don't worry though! I have plenty of reserves and clothing that I've bought with the intention of selling and never did. Not only will I save hoards of money, it will give me the opportunity to get creative with my weardrobe! It will be a rough road, but as long as I steer clear of The Salvation Army, Target, and the mall, I should make it through alright.

Socks and shoes is my favorite combination these days. Gotta love thigh highs, knee-highs, trouser, anklet,mesh. Love them all and want to pair these pairs with everything!



align="center">Dress...Saver's, Belt...Thrifted, Shoes...Steve Madden, Socks...Target

The sun can come back another day

New England has been blessed over this summer to have very few rainy days, causing there to be somewhat of a drought here, but over the past few days, all it has done is rain and I could not be happier with the cooler temperatures and the soothing sound of rain trickling down my windows.

Starr sent me this beautiful floral crown she made herself when she sent along the Modcloth Chain Letter Dress and I absolutely love it! Doesn't it fit perfectly in with its natural surroundings!? Thanks dear!

Outfit details: Floral Crown...Gift from Starr, Dress...Thrifted Ralph Lauren, Fatigue Jacket...FE21, Boots...Journey's, Socks...Target

Amongst the Ragweed

This outfit is my Alexa Chung for Madewell collection Summertime edition. A little tidbit about Madewell is that the original brand was based out of New Bedford, MA and J. Crew just bought the company out and adopted its name for its sister store. So you would be as shocked as I was to have found this original Madewell overall dress at the Goodwill. I hemmed it up a bit, but it is almost like having my own Alexa Dress from Madewell, but at pennies compared to what I would spend at the updated Madewell. Super score!
Also, sorry I've been wearing these sunglasses like woah, but I love their classic 90's frame and cannot get enough! The fact that they are tortoise shell just enhances their awesomeness. I got a new watch too at Target which I am obsessed with too for only $10, its very 90's classic preppy also!
I'm going to a friend's wedding tommorow up in NH so you can expect to see some photo documentation. See you around girls and boys!

Outfit Details: Original Madewell dress...thrifted, sunglasses, espadrilles...thrifted, tank, watch...target

Funny Little Frog

(Title Lyric from Belle and Sebastian Song)
Some more posts down by water again. I found this little inlet where people throw their kayaks into this pond while driving to a new Salvation Army I had not been to before. There were these pretty purple flowers blooming all over. The lighting wasn't just right so their brilliant color kind of just gets washed out, but believe me they were gorgeous!

I found a couple of good stuff at Salvo's including another longer skirt with the most adorable print on it. I also got my hair cut yesterday (not that you would be able to tell), but to me it is so much shorter which makes me sad, but it isn't all bushy and dead at the ends anymore, so I guess I'm happy with it.

Outfit Details: Vintage Sweater Vest...The Odd Shoppe in Portsmouth, NH, Shorts, Sunglasses, Chainlink Purse...Thrifted, Etienne Aigner Mary Janes...DSW

A dress and a DIY

Last summer, while up in Portland, Maine. My friend Hayley and I went to see my favorite band Guster in concert.The lead singer from one of the opening acts was wearing this dress and I just fell in love with its pea green color and flowy jersey fabric.The next day while exploring shops in cute downtown Portland, we found the exact same dress and I bought it on the spot.

Outfit Details: Jacket...Thrifted, Dress...Shop in Portland, ME, Sunglasses...H&M, Espadrilles...Thrifted, Purse...Levi's

So I'm a big do-it yourselfer. I like to fix things and make them pretty. The heel on one of my espadrilles broke and I basically managed to cobble the thing back together so I could wear them once again. I also recently found this lamp at the Salvation Army and it reminded me of one that my grandmother owned. I loved the milk glass shade, but the faux brushed nickel finish left something to be desired. I ran to the hardware store and located this sweet tangerine spraypaint et voila new lamp. I just love it.I love lamp(sorry I had to reference Anchorman).

Girl Inform Me

Well I have been conveniently awol for almost a week now and I am going to use the terrible weather, working like a dog, and laziness in my free time as a scapegoat. I seriously need to be getting my stuff together right now and as today is one of my only days off this week, I took advantage of a little free time I had this morning to take these photos. Not the most exciting shoot, I know but I'm getting to share some recent thrifts (shorts, sunnies, and purse) and also get to showcase one of my three awesome bicycles. The awesome thing about my peugeot road bike is that I got it for free at the dump and recently saw the exact model in worse condition being sold at an antiques store for $125.

What else? Oh this is like last weeks news and all but the lovely Rachel of Mousevox Vintage did a blog feature on me which you can read HERE.

Also, today marks the last day to enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway, which ends at 8pm ET. So get over there to enter for your chance to win a free dress of your choice!!!!

Outfit Details: Sunglasses...Thrifted, Norma Kamali for Walmart Oxford Shirt,Shorts...Thrifted, Shoes and Purse...Thrfited

Friday Musings

Down with photobucket! Flickr is where its at!! Woo I am so loving the size of these pictures right now. I officially a Flikr convert, it is faster and much easier to use. Anywhoo, Its gray and icky out so I decided to stay in today for photos. These are some of my thrifts this past weekend. I love this skirt, but its a bit large on me so I must take it in at some point. I also got this eyelet blouse and want to put it in the shop, but am highly debating on whether or not I should just keep it. Speaking of the shop, will somebody please buy this basket purse?!? (Seen on the shelf behind me) Somebody has to buy it or I'm just going to give in and keep it all for myself!!Really, guys I have such terrible self control.

Outfit Details: All thrifted

This is my drinking coffee place. I love to look out the window, while sitting in my comfy pink slipper chair.
This beautiful quilt was made from vintage fabrics that my amazing Great Aunt Jo collected over her lifetime and was sewn together after she died by my Aunt. Aunt Josephine was probably the coolest old lady, stubborn as a bull and completely self-sufficient. She had the greatest house too complete with an antique hand washing machine(which she used until her death) and puzzle pictures all over the house. She also made some fantastic strawberry rhubarb pie. I wish I had been around when they were cleaning out her home after she died(she had no children to pass anything along) that place would have been a goldmine for vintage fiends such as myself!
Happy Weekend! Stay tuned for a giveaway on Monday!

You've still got a view of the summer sky

I had been looking high and low for a white dress these days and was oh so lucky to find this Ralph Lauren eyelet number at the Salvation army and man does it fit like a glove! Its the perfect summer dress, so expect to see it a bunch this summer!
I got a lot of compliments the last time I wore this purse and it is one of my all-time favorites. It is made from an old vinyl tablecloth recycled into a handbag. I've had it a few years and it looks brand new since the thing never gets dirty. I bought it at a vintage store in Brattleboro, VT, but have seen similar ones in little stores all over, so keep your eyes peeled!

Look for these boots going up in the shop sometime in the next week! They are perfect for tromping around in the woods with cute summer dresses!

Outfit Details: All thrifted except for Purse bought in some shop in Brattleboro, VT.