Mar 22, 2013 | Fashion
Geometric Metal “Gem” Earrings: ? (recent HauteLook purchase). Tiny Star Necklace: from Japan, similar here or here. Neon Sweatshirt: Forever 21 (similar here
). DIY Chanel Leather Perforated Butterfly Bag: my DIY (tutorial here). Chain and Chiffon-trim Jacket: White House Black Market (from Ebay). D-Signed Girls’ Skirt: Target (from the Girls’ Department). Turquoise Spike Heels: Frederick’s of Hollywood (old); similar here.
On this day, Brooke and I headed out to the South Waterfront Park Garden to shoot near the Newport Seafood Grill (Portland’s Only Floating Restaurant! the sign proclaimed).
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Mar 13, 2013 | Fashion
Sequin bomber jacket: H&M, similar
here. Speckled Quartz in Bullet Shell Necklace:
anotherfeather’s Etsy shop (similar
here). Double Triangle Pendants: H&M. Glitter Tanktop: Old Navy (old). Burgundy
Wallet Clutch: LagunaMoon (from Japan). Distressed boyfriend jeans (with my DIY patches): Kitson, a
HauteLook purchase. Red Suede Peeptoe Heels: DbDb Fashion (thrifted).
No, this is not today’s outfit, nor yesterday’s outfit, but last week’s outfit. Other content had to be pushed out first so I put this outfit on the back burner til today…but decided to share it anyway! (more…)
Mar 10, 2013 | Fashion
Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Every 47 minutes, a woman will be diagnosed with HIV in the United States. This day is about showing support for all women afflicted by HIV or AIDS, and helping to encourage the spread of awareness.
While rocking red pumps may seem like an attempt to make a simple fashion statement, we can promise you that it is much more than that. We #RockTheRedPump as a symbol of solidarity, of boldness, and of power. This epidemic started one person at a time and that is the same way that it will end.
Today I #RocktheRedPump not just on my feet, but also on my blog and on Twitter and Facebook, helping to spread the message that those affected by this disease are not alone.
To all of our sisters living with HIV/AIDS, we stand with you.
To all of our sisters affected by HIV/AIDS, we stand with you.
I am proud to #RockTheRedPump with everyone today! This year is the 5th annual Rock the Red Pump Project. While great progress has been made in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, women still represent 27% of all new AIDS diagnoses, with African-American women accounting for 66% of that group. I encourage all of you to talk about this disease within your networks, locate your nearest testing center, get involved with an AIDS service organization near you, share a Facebook update, or dedicate a tweet. There are so many ways that we can all make a difference. Check out the Facebook page to join in the conversation, and see how many others are also rocking their red pumps today. You can also upload an Instagram photo of you wearing red pumps with the official hashtag: #RocktheRedPump, or tweet some info or a photo with the same hashtag to @RedPumpProj.
Help spread the word!
xo
Carly
All photos by the incomparable Brooke Morse. Send her some love visting her website!
Mar 7, 2013 | Fashion
Spring is just around the corner! I am so excited to leave Winter’s grip once and for all…and hope that the rainy weather here in Portland will soon give rise to beautiful bursts of flowers (especially in my garden: my black tulips are beginning to show!!)
Along with a change in season comes a change in makeup colors: hues become softer and more pastel…or brighter and more neon. The Pantone Color Report for Spring 2013 includes citrus hues of nectarine, lemon, and spring green, along with violet, emerald, cobalt blue, and robin’s egg.
In addition to these colors, old-school 1980’s holographic silvers, as well as clear and neon plastic, are all over the accessory collections this season. Here are the 8 must-have colors to play with in your makeup for the coming season…
1. Nail Foil on a Roll in Ice-Blue Crush, $1 per 5 ft. roll / 2. CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Intense Blue, $6.94 / 3. Astrogirl Prismatic Eyeshadow Quad, $35 / 4. BareMinerals Blush in Vintage Peach, $19 / 5. Makeup For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in 42, $19
6. Sephora + Pantone Universe Lightspeed Glitter Dust in Emerald, $14 / 7. Sultra Hair Extensions in Cyprus Lilac Solid, $9 / 8. LimeCrime Opaque Lipstick in My Beautiful Rocket, $15.99
What do you guys think? Is color something you’re going to play with in your makeup this season?
xo
Carly
Mar 1, 2013 | Fashion
Lipstick: MAKE UP FOR EVER
Rouge Artist Intense 37.
Cat Print Shirt: The Gap. Pyramid Rose Quartz Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT (old, bought on Ebay). Spike Rhinestone Necklace: H&M. Brocade Flare Coat: vintage, label says MINI MINI, from Japan. Suede Skinny Belt: Old Navy (old). Hot Pink Pleated Elastic Skirt:
handmade by me (DIY tutorial coming soon!). Ring-Spine Book Clutch: missing label, from Japan.
Charm Silver Party Glitter Low Booties: BCBGeneration, a recent
HauteLook purchase.
I took some time out in the middle of the week to shoot with the amazing photographer Brooke Morse again.
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Feb 21, 2013 | Fashion
The cold weather is beginning to abate, and Spring is soon on its heels with a burst of fresh, bright, citrusy colors. Inspired by these adorable sushi-style memo pads (a total non-sequitur, I have to admit), I’ve put together a wishlist of happy citron hues that will hopefully usher in more balmy days.
1. Pointed Leather Flat Shoes with Metal Skull, $108.99 / 2. Light Curve Dress – Tanline, $165 / 3. ASOS Bunting Arrow Necklace, $21.05
4. Prabal Gurung for Target Look 7, $16.99-$39.99 / 5. Honeybadger Cardinal Sunglasses
, $99 / 6. DV by Dolce Vita The Archer Sandal
, $69
7. Apt 9 Emma Satchel, $41.30
Sushi Memo Block by Nico, available here
xo
Carly
