Some Like It Vintage

Billie Goat Vintage

market publique vintage auctions




Online boutique Astley Clarke houses the most opulent fine jewellery.

Stay Hip! Subscribe to Email Updates

Painfully Hip Archives

Check Me Out: You Don't Know Me, But...

Boy is this awkward. Um. Let’s just get it over with.

Hello readers,

My name is Jamaica and I am the fabled third roomate. I’ve been lurking around for a while now, creeping into Amber’s room and whispering “LINK ME IN YOUR BLOG” into her ear while she’s sleeping in hopes of subliminal influence (PLUG: I have a clothing line called Sapphire Cordial). Then one day completely out of the blue she asked me to post on Painfully Hip on a semi-regular basis. Coincidence? I think not.

Okay okay, so she asked me last June and I’m just now posting. Don’t judge me.

The point is, I wore a really cute outfit the other day.

The jumper was thrifted (from the kid’s section) a mere 4 blocks from our little adobe dreamhouse, and the belt and leggings both impulsively purchased at Ross for a combined sum of $10. The moccasins cost me a pretty penny about six years ago, but a pretty penny to me is a rusty gum-covered one that’s been put in one of those “a historical train flattened this” machines to most people. What I’m trying to say is, your local army surplus store often holds suprising $50 leather treasures.

To brighten up that Twin Peaks plaid, I added in a jewel-toned tank, gypsy scarf, and another belt– as a headband.

I have an intense tendency toward neutrals, so let me just note: that’s blue, green and several shades of purple at once! I’m growing!

***

Next up: What in the name of all that is holy am I going to wear to Tucson’s Andy Warhol weekend?

I promised Amber her very own Sapphire Cordial Edie Sedgwick dress for her appearance at the Tucson Museum of Art and POP at the Rialto Theater this Friday. Oh wait. That’s tomorrow. Good thing we already raided JoAnn’s for the perfect jaquard.

I better get to work so I have time to dress myself. Boy is this some Cinderella shit.

Check Me Out: Transitioning to Spring

woodland creatures, plaid, houndstooth, zigzags, paisley and argyle

“woodland creatures, plaid, houndstooth, zigzags and argyle” by Painfully Hip.

About Budget Style (click for more details!)

About Budget Style - February 15, 2010

Hello kidlings! Woah! How February has been flying by!
Here are the latest links for About Budget Style.

Be still my heart! My Top Picks for Zac Posen for Target (and the best bang for your buck).

Vintage Loafer Scoregasm!

Hair Powder – Save Money on the Most Miraculous Hair Product You’ve Never Tried.

Smell Fresh-Baked! – Booth’s Walnut Body Scrub and Cleanser Review

American Heart Association’s Wear Red Month – Top 10 Little Red Dresses for Under $50

Check Us Out: Kitten McTinykins

Diana put together this lil’ punkin’ of an outfit and instantly, the perfect nickname for my miniscule roomie was born. Here she is…

Kitten McTinykins

Bless her lil’ kitten soul!
Pretty sure everything except the tights and headband was thrifted for less than a few Daddy Warbucks.

About Budget Style – 4 February 2010

My new site was launched today. It’s still all About Budget Style, minus the superfluous expletives! Check me out!

This is me in my $6 “professional” look with gold button necklace by Emily Elizabeth (Sale! 28% off everything on Emily’s birthday – February 8th -coupon code BIRTHDAY).

My favorite pieces so far:

Budget Style Blog (my voice takes over on December 16th).

Target Review (or How to Shop at Target Without Looking Like You Do)

How To Find the Perfect Black Blazer

8 Black Blazers under $70

Five Ways To Make Your Handbag Last Longer

Enjoy!