Long Overdue

I was going through my camera and found a ton of outfit pictures I've taken over the past 8 months.  My intentions were, of course, to blog about them but life got in the way and I never quite got around to it.  With fall officially upon us, I thought I'd spend the next few days posting the outfits I spent my summer wearing.  And will hopefully be more current with my posts!

 

So for you're viewing pleasure...

 

March 27, 2012

 

 

A day back in March spent with my Momma chasing butterflies and lunching on decilious sandwiches at a little cafe we stumbled upon during our adventures.

Wearing hi-low skirt from Kohls, vintage vest gifted to me from Jen, Aldo purse, random wedges, H&M tank and ring.

Total cost of outfit: about $90

 

May 7, 2012

Its always about the shoes...

One of my first days on the job at my Bakers store!

Wearing vintage dress and ring from tag, F21 earrings, and Bakers wedges.

Total cost of outfit: about $60

 

May 21, 2012

And the last one for today...

Wearing vintage dress from tag, thrifted denim shirt, F21 ring, Bakers earrings and wedges.

Total cost of outfit: about $70

 

That's all for now, I will share a few more tomorrow!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are enjoying your Sunday evening however you're spending it!  I will be snuggling on the couch with my man watching our newest Netflix delivery: the Wes Anderson flick, Moonrise Kingdom!

xoxo - Laney Mae

P.S. For additional outfit posts and peaks into my life, check me out on Instagram! Laneymae82



just puts me in a better mood

Bringing it on in for a closer look...

Can you tell I'm loving the vintage length skirt with my pointy-toe pumps lately??  I haven't worn this dress in over a year but saw it peeking out from one of my clothing racks yesterday just screaming for some attention.  I had to run a few errands, so I thought, why not throw on a fabulous vintage dress and a great pair of heels?!  Getting dressed up just puts me in an better mood sometimes...does it do the same for you??

Wearing vintage dress and purse from tag*, Bakers 'Karissa' pump, vintage and random jewelry

Total cost of outfit: about $60

*tag - timeless authentic garments - my former, fabulous, vintage store which was located in University City, Missouri

 Today is Thursday so you know what that means...the weekend is right around the corner!

xoxo - Laney Mae



that much better

Showing off another one of my fabulous vintage finds from my day of thrifting with Kev.  I scored this fantastic black vintage skirt for 3 bucks - what a steal!!  You can't tell from the picture but it is a little bit sheer which makes it that much better!

Now that I've talked about the skirt, I must mention the shoes!  I have always been a sucker for a pointy-toe pump so imagine my excitement when Bakers debuted their Karissa pump for the fall!  It comes in 5 colors and I already own 3 of them - the lovely brown pair I am wearing in this picture, along with the red and teal colors.  They're just too good and they go with everything!  Plus, they make me feel like a grownup - and since I am turning 30 in November I think its time I start dressing like a big girl...at least some of the time ;)

Wearing thrifted vintage skirt, H&M bodysuit, my favorite vintage peacock belt, my mom's silver/turquoise bracelet from the 70s, random rings, Bakers earrings, bag and pumps.

Total cost of outfit: about $110

Today is my day off so I am filling it with chores around the house and errands around town and will end it with a delicious homemade dinner and dessert I made for my man!

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!!

xoxo - Laney Mae



thrifting adventure

rings and things...

I spent my day off running around town thrift shopping with Kev.  We had a ball and I ended up with a few bags of vintage treasures, including this amazing vintage skirt I scored for 3 bucks at Value Village!  So very Carrie Bradshaw!!

After our thrifting adventure I met up with my family at a hole in the wall pizza joint to celebrate my Grandpa's 81st birthday...and, of course, I had to show off my new fabulous skirt purchase!

A day full of friends, family, thrifting, pizza, birthday cake and fun!  What more could a girl ask for?!

Wearing vintage skirt, H&M cropped tee, Bakers wedges, purse and earrings, random and vintage rings.

Total cost of outfit: about $90

Happy Friday, Everyone!! 

xoxo - Laney Mae



A quick trip to DC

My man and I recently made a quick trip up to DC for a friend's wedding and since he had never been to our nation's capital before we made a point to squeeze in a little bit of sightseeing!  We spent the first day walking the grounds around to all of the monuments.  We saw just about EVERYTHING on that day, walked for miles, and had a blast!

Wearing thrifted vintage shorts, H&M cropped tee, Bakers sandals and bag, favorite gold watch, Walmart hat and sunglasses.

Total cost of outfit: about $70

On our second day of sightseeing we hit up the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  From lifesize dinosaur skeletons to a real giant squid to mummies and animals, we saw it all!

Wearing (amazing!) wide-leg pants from Macy's, old random tank, Bakers sandals and bag, and vintage necklace.

Total cost of outfit: about $85

And last, I just had to snap a pic of this girl we saw on our first day while walking around the Washington Monument.  How much am I loving her little flag purse?!  Suttle, fashionable, and oh so patriotic!

Hope everyone is enjoying a fanastic week!!

xoxo - Laney Mae



always evolving, ever changing

I've been gone for a few months, I know, but I'm back again and ready to continue sharing my love of vintage, my crazy outfits and my love of fashion with you!

As I mentioned awhile back, my vintage store suffered an electrical fire in December.  It was always my intention to reopen but unfortunately due to the length of time both the insurance settlement and the reconstruction took we had to keep our doors shut for good.  It was a heartbreaking conclusion to realize, but I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason" - and apparently God had other plans for me.  So, I cried for a few days (no joke) and then I picked myself up and began to seek out a new adventure for this next chapter in life.  And wouldn't you know it....it lead me to managing the amazing shoe store, Bakers!  I am truly blessed to have found a new home with such a wonderful company and to have come into a store with such an awesome staff.  And, I won't lie, the discount and plethera of beautiful shoes doesn't hurt either.

Not only was I faced with many new challenges in my career and everyday work life, but I also came head to head with a fashion challenge - how to combine my crazy vintage personal style with that of the "Bakers Girl".  Its an always evolving, ever changing, transformation - but I'm loving it and having fun with it!

All that said, this is today's outfit.  I do have a bunch of pictures stored up from over the past few months that I will start putting up, but I wanted to start with today's look for my first day back in the blogging world.

Wearing vintage skirt from tag*, thrifted shirt, Walmart hat, favorite gold watch, Bakers earrings and shoes...and how amazing are those shoes?!

Total cost of outfit: about $55

Happy Monday, Everyone! 

Its good to be back!

xoxo - Laney Mae

P.S. I also finally got with the program and joined Instagram so be sure to follow me at laneymae82



found a new crush

Wearing vintage maxi dress(with pockets!!) and cuff bracelets from tag*, thrifted vintage belt and purse, and Target sandals.

Total cost of outfit: about $50

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

I have found a new crush in this lovely vintage dress!  I love the subtle print, the high neck and also the way it cuts in at the shoulders.  It is fashionable without having to try, comfortable AND it has pockets!  Perfection!  I wore it out to dinner with Jenna and our men the other night...perfect date night dress!

Hope life is treating you all well!!  Its almost Friday!

xoxo - Laney Mae 



forever timeless

Can we please take a moment and discuss this dress?? 

Another shining example of why I love wearing vintage!  There is nothing better than a beautiful vintage dress - always fashionable and forever timeless.  This beauty sat in the shop for entirely too long, I even marked it down a few times before finally deciding it must mean it was meant to find a place in my closet.  So home it came and there it hung until the perfect occasion. I mean a dress this special, from the fabulous decade of the 1970s, deserves a special debut...So, Easter 2012 it was!

And now allow me to show you the back of the dress.  And I know you

you all know how I feel about great back detail...

My man and I spent the holiday traveling between our two family celebrations.  The day included a tasty brunch with his wonderful family and a delicious lunch with mine. Then we headed home to get a little yardwork in before we retired to the couch for some Sunday night tv, leftovers and snuggle time with our pups. 

All in all, a beautifully blessed day.

Wearing vintage dress and clutch from tag*, Aldo wedges, h&m ring and gifted earrings from my man's parents.

Total cost of outfit: about $55

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Whether you spent the weekend celebrating Easter, or Passover, or just life in general, I hope everyone had a great one!

xoxo - Laney Mae

we'll ride them someday

I know I've dreamed you a sin and a lie

I have my freedom but I don't have much time

Faith has been broken tears must be cried

Let's do some living after we die

Wild horses, couldn't drag me away

Wild wild horses we'll ride them someday

Wild horses, couldn't drag me away

Wild wild horses we'll ride them someday

-Rolling Stones

Another day hanging with Kev workings on projects...

Wearing vintage dress, belt, and cuff bracelets from tag*, vintage cowboy boots from The Clothing Warehouse, and h&m ring.

Total cost of outfit: about $50

Kev's wearing a vintage vest and Coach bag from tag*

Not sure about the rest, but doesn't he look good?!!

tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Happy Saturday!!

xoxo - Laney Mae

took a little break

A few days ago I was tired of making phone calls and dealing with emails and paperwork so I took a little break to play dress up...

Wearing vintage skirt from tag*, thrifted vintage oxford, sweater and bag from Marshalls, Target wedges (love these so much got them in another color too!), $1 necklace, favorite watch and random yellow bracelets.

Total cost of outfit: about $75

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Now I'm heading off to clean and organize my closet for the new season.  Perhaps I will share a little inside look sometime soon...

xoxo - Laney Mae