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OVER THE RHINE: MANNEQUIN BOUTIQUE

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Mannequin Boutique 
Weds - Sat 11a-6p; Sun 12p-4p

Okay, so Mannequin!! You guys!  It's the thrifting maven/vintage lovin/budget conscious/do-gooders dream. Mannequin Boutique is at 1311 Main Street in OTR's Gateway District. It's a "hip women's clothing, accessories, art, antiques & gift boutique featuring upscale & vintage merchandise."  AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY.  Isn't that amazing? 

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This past weekend  CincinNatalie & I got to go down to Mannequin to play dress up. While she went formal (see her AMAzinG floor length gold skirt HERE) I found lace up leather pants from the 1980s begging for a stroll.  

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I have never worn real leather pants before. Oh. My. Gosh. Talk about impossible to get on your body. I'm serious. Like jump up & down in the dressing room &  yank them up in mid-air tiiiiiight. & you have to be even more of an acrobat to get them off!!!!

Worth it.

Emma at Mannequin told me the present day version of these retail for $700. As of Saturday, this vintage pair was still at Mannequin for $120.  Have I convinced you to stop by yet? Because you so totally should :D

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Pants: Vintage at Mannequin (similar & faux leather) (similar but denim)
Shirt: Vintage at Mannequin (similar)
Purse: Vintage at Mannequin (similar)
Earrings: Vintage at Mannequin (similar)
Shoes: BCBGeneration via TJ Maxx (old) (similar)
Photography: Natalie Folchi of CincinNatalie

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