I've had some great luck with my shopping lately. And by luck, I guess I mean finding things for me instead of the shop! Oh well, these puppies were FAR TOO CUTE TO PASS UP. Next up, other vintage trinkets and house purchases!

Funny how I was just talking about Beatles Rock Band... Did anyone catch any part of the Grammys last night? Apparently Ringo wore an Electric Fetus tshirt (collectors edition, too!) Ringo is definitely my favorite Beatle right now.



UPDATE: It seems that Ringo's nephew, the culprit, did a little 'splainin over at Vita.mn!

1 I need a new fur collar. A different one. One that is small, detachable, and preferably with a cute little string tie. Like Cali Vintage's (below)! I passed one up on Kennedy Holmes Vintage a great while back, and regret it almost every time I visit the internets...


2 WHAT. I spotted this photo of a gucci briefcase over at SF Style and it struck me as almost identical to the brown $2 Savers version I have (and was obsessed with this spring - need to bring that puppy back out soon!) Even right on down to the floppy handle and unique metal clasp. Its like I am automatically drawn to knock-offs at the thrift store unconsciously. What does that say about me?!


3 I NEED to get out of Mpls. Yes I really do love you, but am going a little stir crazy with the cold, gloomy, dark. Alex and I do have plans to go to scenic (yes, even in winter) Duluth in a couple of weeks, but maybe a California Getaway is in order. At least Duluth will give me an excuse to finally wear this perfect pink number I scored at Blacklist Vintage forever ago. I was hoping I wouldnt have to wait until Valentines Day to wear it, but I am cool with wearing it at LEAST then. Alex, we need to go somewhere appropriate to wear it... hint hint!


4 PS: Blacklist Vintage is MOVING! I tots picked that up from Facebooks. Although, not to worry, they are only moving a block and a half away to the old corner salon location. Should give them A LOT more space for the overflowing stock they have there. Can I expect an Opening Party, ladies??

5 I am getting DANG GOOD at the drums on Beatles Rock Band.

That is all (for now).

Everyone has their home improvement projects and upgrades they need to make to their apartment. Since Alex and I have moved into this place two years ago, we've gotten all of the new furniture, have built all of the shelves and made modifications to generally personalize our living space to our liking. But I am always looking for more to do! I get inspiration from design blogs, apartment therapy, and all you go-getters out there. So today I finally finished a a couple of projects that I had been meaning to get around to all year.

I received a garment rack from the container store from my mom for Christmas! Now I can finally hang all of the clothes for the shop! No more wrinkled piles of clothes on the ground. No more mixing up items that have been listed and items that have just been purchased and need cleaning. Its also great because there is a shelf underneath for shoes, bags and shipping materials. Not to mention I can hang them by color and make it look like a rainbow in my studio! I am totally loving it (even though I have less wall space for my wardrobe_remix photos).

Also exciting, is this cute little wall rack I purchased from Hunt and Gather awhile back. It only had three hooks on it, but I figured that I could easily find more hooks to match and add them myself. Well I finally found some and and added them today! I can I just say that I am absolutely loving this. I only have a couple necklaces on each hook, and they're never going to get all tangled in the morning when I am trying to get to work again. Awesome! As you can see, I also organized these by length (Is my nerd showing?).



I have nothing next on my list, but I am sure Ill find something soon. I just love projects! What are you guys currently working on around the house? Anything? Am I just crazy?

On Monday I got a haircut. Which is big, since I've been cutting/trimming my own hair forever now... For some reason I just have a hard time spending $50 every 4-6 weeks for a haircut when I have so very little hair (and can do it myself). Although now that I have a job, its not like I cant afford it, I would just rather spend it on some drinks with friends or a pair of nice shoes!



And not only that, but I got it colored AND I GOT A MASSAGE! Alex, the sweetheart, got me a gift certificate to Sanctuary Salon and Spa in the warehouse district for Christmas, and it was wonderful! I got to wear a fancy robe and drink fancy tea and they even used HOT TOWELS. I would highly recommend anyone even thinking about getting a massage to go there. It feels so nice to have a professional haircut, nice and clean and fresh, with brand new color! LOVE IT!

I got these boots at Opitz Outlet recently, as a nice little gift to myself. They are Guess by Marciano and the funny thing is that I had been coveting them last season when they were popular, and were on all of the blargs... I never thought that I would see them in person! Much less at an affordable price, thanks Opitz! (and thanks grandma, for the xmas monies)





I keep trying to convince everyone that they're functional for winter due to the heavy duty construction and thick rubber grip sole (I've been wearing the things to work, duh?). But of course, because of the giant heel, no one believes me...

The nice people over at City Pages were kind enough to name me one of the best dressed street styles of 2009! I loved the event I was photographed at, the Blacklist Vintage Diggers sale... I have to say. And apparently some pretty famous local stars are also featured on the best dressed list. Head on over to Jahna Peloquin's blog to read more about that, and to the City Pages to view the full slideshow!


Thanks CP!