1.What is your greatest professional accomplishment?

Opening Ladybird Boutique.

2. What is your most prized possession?

Hooded mink duster.

3.Who is the person who most embodies “style”?

Jane Birkin—especially in the 1960s and ’70s. She was very classical and appealing.

4.In what historical period would you most like to have lived?

The 1970s. The fashion was revolutionizing.

5.How do you choose clothes and accessories for Ladybird?

Classic Americana style with a twist.

6. With what fictional character do you most identify?

Rhoda Morgenstern from Mary Tyler Moore.

7.Where do you feel most inspired?

Definitely while shopping for vintage pieces. I love hunting for those rare finds.

8.Has owning a shop changed the way you shop for your own clothes?

Of course. Outside of Ladybird, I usually shop for vintage.

9.In your next life, who or what would you most like to be?

A musician or a history professor.

10. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Surrounded by family and good friends, enjoying cocktails and amazing food.

Grandmother’s Monogrammed Ring. Find similar one at Sorella Jewelry Studio

The Original His is Hers® Shirt: $95, Claridge + King

Demi Curve Boot Cut Jeans: $79.50, Levi’s

Hermes Elixir Des Merveiles by Hermes Eau De Parfum Spray: $63.16 for 1.7 oz

LaCroix Sparkling Water in Lemon: $20 for pack of $24

Columbus Shopping: Ladybird  

Styled like a deeply feminine parlor, the shop has a subtly edgy vibe. Perfectly worn-in jean jackets are arranged next to floral Tucker blouses, while menswear-inspired Claridge & King shirts rest next to Mike Gonzalez leather vests.

Columbus Socialite of the Week: ALLISON JAYJACK

Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The Short North added another boutique to its list of storefront shops when Ladybird opened its doors for the first time Saturday night.

“I’ve been around retail all my life,” said Allison Jayjack, 26, the owner and creator of Ladybird who is eager to share her sophisticated vintage style with the fashion forward of Columbus.

Jayjack’s love for fashion and all things vintage began at a young age and has inspired both the decor and the collection at Ladybird. The store is thoughtfully staged with displays, artwork and vintage books and photographs – many of which are original family prints.

After graduating from Marshall University with a degree in fashion merchandising, Jayjack, a Dublin native, spent time in New York City before joining Abercrombie, where she opened new stores in Toronto. After returning to Columbus, Jayjack worked and sold jewelry to Grandview’s Principessa.

While clothing from upscale designers such as Susana Monaco, Built By Wendy and Charlotte Ronson are a large part of Ladybird’s inventory, the heart of Ladybird is its vintage jewelry, accessories and bits of clothing.

“I have always loved vintage jewelry,” Jayjack said. “My grandmother has boxes upon boxes of it and I was always obsessed with it.”

Jayjack first started selling her redesigned vintage jewelry at parties and local boutiques, including Ivy Hill, which occupied the space before moving to St. Louis, Mo.
The boutique boasts a diverse inventory that includes Alternative Orange Label tees, BLVD signature handbags, vintage jewelry and many lines that cannot be found anywhere else in Columbus, Jayjack said.

Because items range from $15 vintage scarves to $370 For Joseph leather jackets, shopping at Ladybird can be a treat even for shoppers on a budget.
Ladybird is located at 716 N. High St., between Jeni’s Ice Creams and Rowe and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Leigh Brock can be reached at brock.93@osu.edu.