Sassafras.

When I first moved to Boston, I wasn't a morning person, because in Florida I was used to staying up all hours of the night. Since then it has totally changed around. I wake up around 8am all the time now and sometimes I'll just lay in bed and watch TV, or sometimes I'll get up and do stuff before I have to go to work. This morning I put on some records and decided to take some outfit photos! I wanted to look really nice for work today. I try to dress better when I'm on the register.
I was actually inspired by Julie of Orchid Grey this morning. I came across a photo I saved from THIS POST (<---- just click) in my inspriation folder and decided to roll with it.









Now she wore a black skirt and maroon tights, I didn't want to copy her completely, that's not what inspriation is about. She inspired me to put an outfit together of things that I had. I typically don't like long sleeves on short sleeved tops. I decided to break out of my comfort zone and wear this awesome silk leopard print top I bought at Community Thrift awhile ago.


The shorts, a personal favorite of mine.


I love being inspired by other bloggers, especially Julie, I have been following her for some time now. Last time I took outfit photos before I went to work, I got toothpaste on my slip right before I left! Lets hope this time that doesn't happen.

Some "glamor" shots, lol.




Xoxo everyone.

Vintage Valentine.

Happy Valentines day everyone!
Now I know everyone has their own feelings/thoughts/emotions about this day but that shouldnt hinder looking nice today. I dont really care about Valentines day, its cool when its cool and crappy when its crappy, but today was a nice simple day for me. Ill probably go up to The Behan in a little bit for a drink. Well working at Buffalo Exchange has me getting dressed up more and today I really wanted to look nice. I was going for a vintage Valentine card look. I think I succeeded.









My new top! I bought it at work the other day, its technically my Valentines gift from my Grams. Its originally from Forever 21.




I took these before I went into work today, and looked awesome. As I was leaving, I noticed I some how managed to get tooth paste on my slip. I was soooo upset. So I had to change real quick and leave. I ended up with my red high wasted and the same top, but no one got to see me in this outfit.


I cleaned my room and put everything away finally. I felt like I was living in chaos. After not working for all of December, and screwing around all day, adjusting back into a full schedule has been a little tough because I really do enjoy my "ME" time and hanging out with my friends. Its getting easier though, and it feels really good to come home tried from a hard days work, of awesome clothes.

And last but not least, everyone knows... Kimmie hearts Ronnie.


Xoxo everyone.

First Thursday after party.

Last nigh was my first art show in Boston! It was flamingo themed and to my surprise, a lot of people showed up! Some of my favorite people where there. There were people there I didn't even know who really liked my collection. All my flamingos were a success, all the glitter and eyelashes. I threw in a couple of other things. I actually sold my owl painting! To my lovely friend Nicky. Ms. Jill and Laurence bought one of my eagle paintings and Miles bought a painting I finished that morning. Thank you all again for supporting me and my art work. I love you all and everyone that came out last night.

If you showed up around 1am you missed it.









*Thank you Shamus for the flamingos


James and myself; he was another artist showing last night.










Shamus!


The show was a total success and I can't think Randace enough for having me. I am looking forward to the next possible showing in May! Come out next time! There was a ton of booze!
Xo!

Dress up day.

Hello February, where did January go? Well I started my new job at Buffalo Exchange, I am training to be a fashion buyer there. I LOVE my job. I can't say it enough. Since I live in Jamaica Plain and I work in Davis Square, my commute is about an hour (with some leeway time). By the time I get home Im completely exhausted, which is a good thing. I have been busy lately but I have been photographing things. The other day my good friend Nicky came to my house and we played dress up with all the fun pieces in my closet. I let her pick out some of here favorites and then picked out outfits to compliment hers. We got boozey and had so much fun.

This first look, Nicky is wearing my amazing 70's dress that I was meant to own. I decided to wear my vintage 1960's Neiman Marcus gown.






The second look Nicky is wearing an 80's velvet jumpsuit with a gold bow belt. I paired that with me sailor jumpsuit.




Next, maxi dresses in soft pastels.




Gowns you couldn't really wear out and about.
Now Ive wore the off white lace dress before, but I haven't photographed the gold and bronze dress in a long time. Its beautiful and I only paid $2 for it! Unreal.






And finally, you can tell the wine was really kicking in by this point. I had given Nicky one of my vintage lounge wear dresses and I decided to pull out my vintage bustier and awesome gray high wasted pants with a brown belt. I threw this outfit together and suddenly fell in love with it.




By this point it was 4:45 and I had to go pick up Ronnie from the Airport... and failed at that. It was fun to hang out with Nicky for once and not be surrounded by a ton of people. We plan to get together again and show off more things from my closet. For now, I just need another booze drink at my favorite bar.
Xo!

WW2 Influenced.

Last night I started watching Band of Brothers with Adam and I remembered I had a hat from WW2 that I bought at Sheri's Yesterdaze a few years ago when I was in Florida. With how the weather has been lately, I actually got to go to the Arboretum and it wasn't freezing. Simon and I rode our bikes down there for a beer and I really wanted to take some new outfit photos. The dress I picked out was prefect, the color matched all the colors around me. It was actually the first time I wore this dress too, the tag was still on it... for $2.50.



"Get that elbow up!" -Adam.












Its really nice to get these posted today. Ive really been lacking on blog stuff and with the year ending I didnt want to be that blogger who didnt do a year in recap! With a great era of inspiration, this dress was a success. In other news, Im going on my big interview tomorrow. Ive just been painting a lot more lately and hanging out. Trying to lay low, but failing at times. I had to clean my room today, I couldn't find anything on the floor. This weather too has been way to nice, no snow on the ground. I have a feeling when it does start snowing, there's going to be a nasty storm. Other than that, keep staying lovely! I hope everyone had a great December. Xoxo!

Tattoo Wednesday!

Last week my friend Rus and I finally got together, and I got my saber tooth tiger skull. What he drew was amazing, I was beyond impressed. I had been wanting a skull for some time but couldnt decided on one or who to do it. One night Rus and I got to talkin and he had really been wanting to do a skull with flowers. The tattoo is amazing, I love it. I actually cried a little right at the end, because it was in a really tender spot. I have over 50 tattoos and the last time I cried, it was my third tattoo, which was a 4 and a half hour sitting.

Thank you so much Rus!



Tattoo (and photo) by Rus at Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoos on Centre St in Jamaica Plain.

Kimmie vs. Ronnie Christmas Trees!

So Adam and I were having a Christmas tree competition. In the spirit of Christmas, we (Ronnie) decided to call it a Christmas trues. You be the judge, I got plenty of compliments on my amazing tree. I will say this though, being there while he picked out all the ornaments and while he decorated the tree, Adam did a great job and he tree was just as beautiful, but in a different way.

Kimmie's Tree.


Ronnie's Tree.


A job well done to us both. Merry Christmas Ronnie.