Birthday at Nellcote

Hey there! I celebrated another birthday on Tuesday. It was a pretty low key day. V and I checked out two out of the way thrift stores. No major haul but I did buy some goodies I will share later. In the evening, E and I went to dinner on our 4th post baby date.  One of the best gifts ever! Hammin…

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Oscar Mayer Lunch at the Southern + Giveaway

A couple of weeks ago, I attended an  Oscar Mayer Selects luncheon at the Southern .  I was treated to a cooking demo and taste testing of "southern" style hot dogs prepared by Chef Cary Taylor. Chef Taylor teamed up with Oscar Mayer to put a new twist on traditional hot dogs. Using one of t…

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Thriftanista Style File: Tie front shirt with print wrap skirt

I need a camera lesson for real. My old camera had a setting that worked well for indoor picture taking. Now I just keep fiddling and fiddling and the pics keep getting grainier and grainier. I took to the streets again. Of course, I have my sidekick with me. Take 1: What are you up to, V? Take 2: …

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The Makeup Show Recap + Giveaway

Last weekend I attended The MakeUp Show, t he largest professional beauty event in the Midwest.  This was my second time going. Last year , I was so overwhelmed by the people and all of the great brands represented. Since I am absolutely not a professional, it was complete overload. This time around …

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Thriftanista Style File: floral cropped palazzo pants

Pleated front. Nice full legs. Nips the waist. Extra roomy. It came with a matching shirt that I'm sure to never wear.  I was going to wear it so you could get the full effect but...no. The print is kind of ridiculous. Rose, bird and the eiffel tower? Huh? They remind me of Ms. Celie's one…

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Thrifted Treasure: By the pound sale at Salvation Army

Something kind of epic happened here in Chicago thrift world last week. Salvation Army had a 3 day (it was 2 but they extended it) .87 per pound sale. Holllerrrr! I've drooled over countless post about NYC's Housing Works by the pound sales. I've scoured "the Internets" looki…

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This or That: 80s yellow jumpsuit

Since I buy with my heart, I end up with a lot of pieces in my closet that I don't know what to do with. Sometimes they never see the light of day until packed up and sent off to be recycled. This jumpsuit is one of those pieces. My intent was to sell it but it has some defects and I love it. …

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Thriftanista Style File: Free HM black shift dress

I hope this pic doesn't make your eyeballs hurt. I've been playing around in Pixlr. I tried to turn my cluttered background into a deconstructed abstract artsy backdrop. The things I do sans camera. I dusted off this picture from last month that was never posted. This is me on a day hangin…

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Thriftanista Style File: Vintage hawaiian shirt with high waisted shorts

Over the weekend I attended opening day of Vintage Bazaar. A monthly pop up shop hosting over 150 vintage vendors. I managed not to melt while perusing every single stall. So many unique items to see with every step. What I Wore The purple floral shirt was purchased last year. No idea what I paid f…

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