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2.17.12 Outfit: All the Pretty Ponies
Horse-printed chiffon shirt: ASOS (bought on sale - see below for similar) 3-ring necklace: 100yen shop (Tokyo) Black faux fur bag: handmade by me Chain-link belt: ASOS (bought on sale) Wool wide-leg pants: Banana Republic (thrifted) Suede lace-up booties: Target...
DIY: Chic Bolo Tie-Style Necklace
counter-clockwise from top right: Free People Vintage Bolo Necklace ($298), Elliot Atkinson Runway (photo by Morgan O'Donovan for DazedDigital), Egoist Cross Stone Bow-Tie NC (1,995 yen), DIY by me I am such a necklace person; I always feel naked if I'm not...
DIYs to Try from Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Part 1
New York Fashion Week is now in full swing, everyone - and even if we all can't be there, we can peruse the collections, get a glimpse of what's to come in a little less than a year, and start formulating ideas for what to buy and what to DIY. Here are a couple...
Away Skiing and Staying at Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, OR
I've actually been up on Mt. Hood all weekend since my in-laws have arrived to stay for the week and they always want to go on a trip out to Timberline when they visit. I could have done without it (considering I've had a bad head cold and sinus infection since last...
How to Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Look
img source If you celebrate V-day with your significant other and want to look your best on the big day...here are a couple tips for romantic makeup, hair, and outfits. With just a little bit of effort, achieving the whole package just got a little easier! MAKEUP A...
What to Wear to New York Fashion Week
Mercedes-Benze New York Fashion Week is now fully in swing, and already the news and trends we have to look forward to next season are trickling in. But first and foremost: what to wear around town and to the shows this week. Rue La La offered up a curated boutique...
DIY Links of the Week 1.30 – 2.5.12
So January ends with a whimper and now February hits, with Valentine's Day just around the corner. Here in Portland we're enjoying the characteristic couple weeks at this time of year when the Winter rain stops and we get warm[ish], sunshiny days. That'll all be...
Portland Blogger’s Brunch February Meetup
I'm a member of the Portland Blogger's Brunch group: a meetup of about 50+ local bloggers who meet once every two months to network, talk about all things blogging, and make some local blogger friends. I went to my first meetup in December, and it was so much fun!...
02.02.12 outfit: Ruffles and Studs
Hair: rolled back at the sides and secured at the back in an under-roll with bobby pins Faux Gem Studs: Forever 21 3 rings gold necklace: 100yen shop (Tokyo) Silver Studded Cardigan: DIY of a Forever 21 cardigan (tutorial here) Long Ruffled Tank: ShopAKIRA Rings:...
DIY Links of the Week: 1.16 – 1.29.12
Finally! There's been some great DIY projects floating around, and though I've been super-busy and unable to dive into any of them, I hope those who have a little more time on their hands will try some of these out. Look What Melissa Made posted this cute-and-easy...
DIY the Look Series from Cut Out + Keep: Weekly Celebrity DIY Guides
Have you guys seen the "DIY the Look" series from tutorial-sharing site Cut Out + Keep? I'm just loving the creativity, the style, and most of all...the celebrity looks on the cheap!! Find out how to DIY your favorite celeb's look from head to toe...they have some...
Trend Alert! Bright, Bold Neon Colors for Spring 2012 and Nine Covetable Pieces
Though minimalistic, clean lines are a defining shape for the coming season (hello, 3.1 Philiip Lim and Cushnie et Ochs!), it's now color that is taking center stage. Big, attention-getting neon brights are a throwback to 80's fun and yet evoke a modern 21st-Century...
DIY: Jil Sander Gathered Removable Peplum
A super-easy addition to any outfit, this sweet little gathered peplum is reminiscent of the Jil Sander S/S 2011 collection (the one with all the bright-colored gathered maxi-skirts evoking tulips and flowers). You can wear it with the coordinating maxi-skirt, or...
1.24.12 Outfit: Orange Peplum and Beat-Up Sneaks
Colored acrylic necklace: c/o Accessorize.com Long-sleeve shirt: UNIQLO HeatTech Watch and various bangles: vintage Orange gathered peplum: handmade by me Dark-rinse jeggings: UNIQLO Distressed sneakers: AllSaints I love mixing ladylike pieces with grungy,...
Formspring.me Question: Professional, Yet Fashionable Interview Outfits
Worn to a second interview for an Office Manager job in September. American Eagle tights, Calvin Klein skirt, MMS bag (all bought at Marshall's); Claire’s earrings; Forever 21 ruffled-front blouse, wool tuxedo jacket, and mixed chain bracelet; Payless Victorian...