These Boots Were Made for Gawking

Last weekend I was doing some fantasy boot shopping on Etsy and these are some that I hearted IMMEDIATELY. Had to share the awesome with you guys! Heavy Boot Lust right here!


Purevintageclothing

REBOOTVINTAGE

PlanetClaireVintage

candidalaw

GoodEye

January's First Batch

Hello, blogger friends, are you there? It's me, Jessica. ;)

It's been a minute, I know. But MY GOODNESS there were holidays. . . and then birthdays near the holidays. . . and then my son was on break from school, and finally my mind was all, "please, please! I just need some quiet time." So that's what I've been giving it. Also been allowing myself some special moments for this new sweetie of mine, but more on him later. For now I'll say this much: he makes me laugh more than anyone I've ever dated, and it's been so. much. FUN. :)

Time to focus on the shop again, though! And here's the first batch for January. I'm kind of in love with that panda sweater, so someone buy it quick, before I steal it outta my own shop! That red & white striped dress is the first maternity dress I've listed in a while, but after I saw those cute buttons, I couldn't pass it up! Feels good to be back, happy 2012 to all of you!! xo



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25% off HOLIDAY SALE!

Happy Holidays, friends! I can't WAIT to see my family all together in two more days! I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed holiday season, and I will "see" you soon. :)

All items purchased from now until December 26th will be shipped December 27th.
xoxo

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Enjoy my favorite holiday song. Yes, it is from the Home Alone soundtrack...but SO BEAUTIFUL! :)

"Somewhere in My Memory" by John Williams

Krampus Costume Ball 2011

Have you been NAUGHTY this year? yes (x) no ( ) maybe (x). check one.

Saturday night some friends and I attended the Krampus Costume ball, and here are some pics from the evening. I love costume parties, don't you? I know my costume isn't scary or really much of a costume at all, but I've owned that long red satin dress for 2 years and it was the first time I ever wore it, that was exciting enough for me. Oh, and yes, those are xmas tree bulbs in my ears! It was a blast dressing up for this, and even more fun to see how creative other people were with their costumes!

p.s. if you didn't already know, "According to legend, Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children." (via wiki)

Krampus (blue eyes) and friend.  SCARY.

Put your head on my shoulder...

Krampus's Wife

Poinsettia man and his two lady friends.

Wondered how long this one took!

My favorite costumes of the night!! Loved the spirit of this festive couple below!

** $5 paypal dollars to to the first comment who names this costume correctly (below).

This girl handmade her costume, I was heavily impressed of course.

Really liked this one too, those boots are FAB.



Silvery Spacey couple

Dirndl beauty!

I told him he looked like Freddy Krueger's little brother. frightening.

KUDOS to this outfit, and another pair of boots I loved!

Even the DJs dressed up!

Krampus Mask man. app $150-300 a pop!

Leather & Wool

Some recently listed WOOL & LEATHER items added to the shop, along with some oldies but goodies. If that first coat fit me, you can bet I'd be keeping it! Same goes for the bottom zipper leather mini. Arrggh! SO COOl. Calling all 24" waists!

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Goodie-Of-The-Month Club GIFT IDEAS

I remember wanting to do this post last year around the holidays in support of my fellow Etsy sellers! If you're looking for last minute gift ideas, why not purchase one of these fantastic gift-of-the-month deals? I've already decided on one for my sister, and am still wondering what my parents & a few friends might appreciate. Love the idea of a gift that keeps on giving for 3, 6, or even 12 months!

Here are some of my faves I'm checking out right now::

Soap of the month ~ 6 months long from seller FaithSoapsAndLove

Truffle of the month club ~ 3 months (not too long but would you just LOOK AT THOSE-yum!) from seller: estheraguirre

Lipbalm of the Month club ~ 12 months from seller Country Blossom

Fudge of the Month club ~ 3 months long. hillsidebakery

Cake Pops of the month club!! (hands down my favorite, thinking of purchasing for meself! ) JensCakePops

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?