Shipyard Boots

These Off Shore Boots were inspired by the boots workers wore at the San Francisco Naval Bay Shipyard in the 1960's. They are light weight, waterproof, and keep your feet warm when it's cold. Perfect if you live in a rainy city. I ordered a pair for my man's birthday and will definitely post pictures and my real life review. 

CAMP

I recently found this cool clothing line called CAMP. Their tops are super cute, look a little vintage, and have that Americana style that is so popular right now. I didn't even want to shop in Europe because everywhere I went Americana jumped out at me. Wait... Let me clarify. I DID want to shop and I LOVE this Americana trend, but I felt like I could buy things at home for a lot less money.

These guys are great. I like.

....and for my Colorado University friends....

Chiffon Blouse

I am wearing this nordies shirt right now. 

It's pretty cute and comfy, so I not only have it in rose, but in a the light purple as well. Sheer tops are my favorite paired with a cute lacy bralet or cami underneath. 

Have a peaceful weekend friends! 

Local Designer

Oregon State fashion design graduate, Amanda Grisham, created a line out of Pendelton textiles. Are these bad ass or what?! Besides the fact that these dresses are awesome and unique, she has the same great name as me, she is a fellow OSU alumni, and she created a collection out of a local (Oregon) companies fabric. Thanks for entertaining my eyes and being a cool Oregonian, Amanda.

photo: portland monthly

Hair + Chalk?

 

Okay, so I saw this on Cup of Joe and had to share it too. Color the ends of your hair with chalk! Yep, awesome, I know. I haven't tried it yet, but here is the tutorial via Joanna and her gorgeous friend Caroline. Read more because it's awesome...

Crystals

 

Crystal and gem necklaces are very much "in" at the moment. I love them.
Recently I found a beautiful one that, for about 10 minutes, as I wore it around the store, I thought I couldn't live without. But, I discovered around minute 11 that I could, infact, go on with my life without the white crystal necklace. I kept my wallet in my purse for two reasons.
One. I can't be throwing money around on jewelry I don't need when I have wooden shoes to try on a few months from now.
Two. I would like to make my own. Finding a little crystal that has some meaning to me and attaching it to a nice chain seems a lot more special and of course magical.

svpply

Anthro Swimwear

 

Last night Lucy was looking at bathing suits on Anthropologies website and each one she showed me was adorable - so I thought I would share. I am obsessed with one pieces this year, and something tells me I am not the only one. The vintage looks (like the red one above) are so fun and nostalgic, but I am also into showing a little skin - so I love the low cuts and side openings.

Designer Guest House

 

 

 

 

Of course this is in Amsterdam. Who would have guessed I would be drawn to a Dutch interior?? Ulrika Lundgren is fashion designer, her label: Rika. Madonna and famous folk like that wear her designs. These photos are of her guest house that is located above her showroom in Amsterdam.

I love the mix of vintage and modern, the simplicity, and of course the bad ass glass bottle lamps.

For more of Maison Rika.

Frye Boots

 

I've been fantasizing about Frye boots. I'm a boot girl and am in need of a new pair with my old ones (which I adore) slowly but surely falling apart. If I'm not in boots, I am wearing toms or sandals - so seeing as that I wear them nearly everyday in this rainy city, investing in a good pair is worth it. 

Breezy Tunic

 

Yes it hailed golf balls today, but I just keep dreaming of spring and summer. This tunic looks perfect to pull on over a bathing suit or to wear with a pair of shorts. Tunics are usually always a win in my eyes - unless it's a tunic with florescent daisies printed all over. Then...not so much.

Keeping it Local: Schoolhouse Electric Tote

Today I ran into this Tradesman Bag for the second time. The first was at the Portland Bazaar before Christmas and today it was at Schoolhouse Electric picking up some Pendant lights for a Fig Studio project. I love it. It is modeled after the bags tradesmen once used to carry their tools and can now be used as the perfect weekend bag.

Another huge plus is that it is made in the USA/the company is from Portland.

Kaleidoscope Tiki Bikini

 

Apparently I am in a bathing suit mood. Maybe that means I should go somewhere sunny and warm?  This Mara Hoffman bikini is so fun and different! I think it looks like a pretty good suit to be active in too. I love to go cliff jumping, waterfall climbing, and surfing (although I am still pretty awful) in the summer, so having a good bathing suit that stays on is important. I found this one at Madewell - a shop I very much love.

Bathing Suits

 

 

I have been wanting a one piece bathing suit for a while, so I decided that this is finally the year. I am always a fan of JCrew swimwear, so after going back and forth between the ones above, I decided on the slate one. They have so many great suits right now, and they are on sale. Now we just need a nice summer. Fingers crossed!

Loafers

 

You know when you see something cute and you talk in a high pitch voice about it? Well, ladies at least? That's what I did when I saw these loafers.

cole haan

photo via: classy girls wear pearls

Emerson Made

I just love Emerson Made. The model is also the designer and Emerson herself. Her clothes are simple and classic and just great. She is just so stinking cute I can't get over it. Oh, and her husband is the photographer. Even cuter.

Hanging

 

A painted branch used as a hanging rod. Great.

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Feels Like Winter

 

I am desperate for a new winter coat and I am in love with JCrews Academy Coat. The sleeve cuffs are great and double as fingerless gloves. I will dream for now. 

American Rustic Romance

JCrew is one of my favorite things. I love this romantic little photo with the vintage pink sofa and cute classic JCrew outfit. I sometimes have my feminine, vintage, hodgepodge days where I want to throw all my modern (especially the stuff from ikea) furniture off of the balcony and collect vintage pieces to make a Marie Antoinette-esq apartment. I see one problem with that desire, and that is the lack of vintage shopping skills. So for now, I will keep my furniture inside instead of flying through the air and onto the street below and fantasize about New England story book spaces.

 

In my fantasy men like this come to visit. To read of course.

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Grin

 

Have a lovely weekend!

Inspiration

 

I am re-thinking the sweat shirt I just pulled on. I dream of dressing like this everyday. 

via Glamour UK/Cup of Joe