i look bad in this
(But I bet you’ll look amazing)
What is it? Thrift store, bookshop, custom clothing, third space, year-round craft fair — if it makes you stop in your tracks and say “What IS that? I have to have it!”, it’s probably here.
Inside the store you’ll also find the Hyperfixation Station, where you can stop in for drop-in crafting, classes, and special events.
Whether you’re looking for clothes, jewelry, art, or inspiration, I Look Bad in This is a great place to sit, chat, read, eat, draw, write, eat — a place to exist, just as you are.
Our Hours
As a one-woman shop run by a chaos gremlin in the form of a middle-aged lesbian, our hours are best described as “regular-ish”.
We’re open, aspirationally, noonish to 7pm almost every day, with Sundays the day you’re least likely to see me.
Want to plan ahead before you arrive? Give us a call at 618-910-8681, or send a text, or a Facebook message, or an Instagram message, or even an email. I’m around.
Hyperfixation station
Looking for classes and events to spark your curiosity? We’ve got what you need.
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These classes, designed for toddlers & pre-schoolers, are perfect for getting some of their creative chaos out — without making a mess at home. Classes are $10 for a 45-minute session, or buy a 5-card pass for $35.
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Homechoolers are always welcome to hang out and enjoy the space at I Look Bad in This, but if you’re looking for a special class, craft, or event, these are for you. We’ll cover a variety of different art and science topics — sign up for what interests you in advance, or stop in to see what’s going on. Classes are $15 for a 60-minute session, or buy a 5-card pass for $50.
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Students aged 12 and up are always welcome to hang out and enjoy the space at I Look Bad in This, but if you’re looking for a special class, craft, or event, these are for you. We’ll cover a variety of different art and craft topics — sign up for what interests you in advance, or stop in to see what’s going on. Classes are $15 for a 60-minute session, or buy a 5-card pass for $50.
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Whether it’s a date night, a special event, or just a reason to get out of the house, you can make it your own here. Create a custom t-shirt, make your own holiday cards, paint some pottery, sew a patch on a jacket. Prices range from $10-$30 per hour, plus item cost.
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Looking to talk, read, journal, or just hang out in a place with people who interested in staying sober, for the hour or for the evening or for good? Join us most Thursday evenings for drop-in crafting in a quiet environment, where sober questions and connections are always welcome.
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Fight the Sunday Scaries by tackling the gay agenda: making cute things and building up our community. Free on select Sunday evenings, and look out for extra special themed nights, poetry open mics, and more.
Eventually I’ll put products here
Showcase what this product is about. What’s it made of? How was it made? What are ways to enjoy it?
Showcase what this product is about. What’s it made of? How was it made? What are ways to enjoy it?
Showcase what this product is about. What’s it made of? How was it made? What are ways to enjoy it?
Showcase what this product is about. What’s it made of? How was it made? What are ways to enjoy it?
About
I Look Bad in This is owned by Shelby Blanchard Stogner, a queer lady who travelled through time from the year 1985 to say hi. She’s weird and has made a place where other people can be weird, too.
Whatever kind of weird you are — I bet it looks great on you.
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