Look of the Day: White Swing Blouse & Vintage Spotted Pants

 This, I've realized, is my favorite top right now. I bought it in the Madewell summer sale and wear it far too often. The crisp white cotton, the swing style, the cropped length; one of those tops that even if it looked absolutely terrible on me, I would still be in love. With the spotted cotton pants, it's just the right amount of quirky.

 And, OMG, did you see my new Coach?? I found it at the Goodwill. I've never seen one in this shade. It's like the softest fawn brown leather. My collection is really coming along nicely.

Madewell Blouse (similar) - Madewell sunglasses - Vintage pants - Old Navy shoes (similar) - Vintage Coach Convertible Clutch (similar)

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Photo-A-Day: The End

Well, that's it. June is over. This year is speeding along! It's currently 90 degrees in Seattle and we are all melting. July is not looking any cooler, but I'm ok with that. Once you accept the heat, it doesn't feel so bad. I had a lot of fun with this Photo-a-Day challenge and might do another one in August.


Day 29: In my bag

Only my favorite things from inside my purse. The rest is a mess of receipts and expired coupons.

Day 30: handwriting

A letter from my friend Laurel.

Now back to our regular scheduled programming.
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Look of the Day: Cats & Dogs

 Finally jumping on the peplum bandwagon. It's not that I hated the trend, it's just that I hadn't found the right one yet. This spotted one from H&M is The One. It fits like a glove and cost $16! What more could you want?

And how about this amazing Coach portfolio?? I found it at Crossroads Trading Company in the U District. Technically, I didn't pay a cent for it! I just used my store trade-in credit and half-heartedly planned on giving it to my husband, but I love it too much. Now it's just a point of contention between us, haha

Thrifted GAP denim jacket (similar) - H&M Peplum top (similar) - Forever21 skirt (similar) - Thrifted cat-eye sunglasses - Classic Coach leather portfolio - Cooperative wedges - Forever21 bracelets - Vintage cocktail ring (similar)

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Street Style: Maddie

My sister Maddie has been on my blog a couple of times; most recently in the post "Wedding Guest". Well, that same weekend, I took some more pictures of her in a lovely outfit she wore to our cousins' baby shower. Silky top, pleated full skirt, and a classic Coach: Perfect simplicity.

This was originally my bag, so you may recognize it from past posts, but it has since found a new home with my mom and sisters.


Forever21 skirt (similar) - Forever21 tank (similar) - Coach City Bag - Peep-Toe heels (similar)

Look of the Day: Boho Prep

 Forgot about this look! I styled it around the same time as this look, so I didn't want to post it immediately. 

I mentioned last week that I've been working on a project with a local boutique. Two big blog posts about that are coming soon, so stay on the look-out! In the mean time, I'm off to get a pedicure! Hurrah! 

Vintage leather fringe jacket (similar)- Forever21 trousers - Felicee leopard print belt - vintage Coach bag (similar) - vintage Nine West shoes (similar) - Forever21 bracelets & glasses - vintage boys' shirt (similar)

My favorite patterns

Oh, polka dots. Oh, stripes. I love you both equally. Don't make me choose! We can make this work!

Forever21 Dress - H&M Sweater - American Apparel beret - Coach Station Bag - Aldo flats - Vintage belt

Just a couple days left to enter the Mochi Beaucoup giveaway. Quick! Go enter!

don't let it go to your head

For those of you who haven't seen it yet, here's the Glamour shot! I've been meaning to scan it, but that's hard to do without a scanner. Luckily, the people at Glamour were kind enough to post it on their blog Slaves to Fashion . Someone even left a nice comment about it :)



Recently, my father-in-law asked me if it was "all going to my head." So far no, it's still pretty weird seeing myself in a magazine. The more appropriate phrase would be "It's hard to wrap my head around it." Then, while I was doing the washing up, I realized despite my health problems and the drama my feet caused this past year, I don't feel like I missed out on any opportunities. I feel very accomplished, and that's a good feeling.

Photo Credit: Marc Leibowitz for Glamour Magazine

The outfit:
Vintage velvet blazer and hat
Thrifted stripe top
American Apparel skirt
Vintage Coach bag

out to sea

I won't keep you long this time, as I have a horrible migraine. Brain function at diminished capacity... Probably wake up blind tomorrow... Obviously a hypochondriac.





This is another dress that belonged to my husband's grandmother. You can read the full story here. It's one of my favorites and I only wish it wasn't so fragile.


Happy Friday!

In these photos:
H&M sweater
American Apparel beret
Vintage dress and belt
Vintage Coach purse

Strange days

So instead of taking pictures yesterday, I decided to take my dog for a walk. Better for the both of us, I think!

Yesterday was a weird day. It just felt off. I got a weird compliment (if you can call it that) when I was getting petrol. There was a man getting gas at the pump in front of me who I could tell was looking at me when I got out. This made me self conscious, so I checked to see if the tag was sticking out of my leotard as it always does. Yup! So I tucked it in. I proceeded to pay for my gas and then I heard him go "Thank you." I turned and said "Pardon?" and he goes "Thank you. Thank you for tucking your tag in. It was ruining a perfect line." I thanked him, not sure why though.

Now I'm looking at these pictures and am reminded, by my generous calves and thighs, about a woman I once talked with at an estate sale. The conversation last about 5 or 10 minutes and went something like this:

Lady: "Wow! Look at those thighs! You have great thighs! Are you on a crew team?"
Me: "Oh...thanks."
Lady: "You have incredible thighs! Do you play rugby?"
Me: "Nope, I should probably be on crew though. Definitely have the legs for it."
Lady: "Have you ever rowed? You look like you're on a crew team! Great thighs!"

That's the gist of it. I think she also told me to enjoy them because things start to sag with age. I'm still not sure if I should be offended or complemented. She meant the best.

On a side note, if any of you are ever in Seattle (or are already here), make sure you get to Queen Anne and check out Meadow on 6th Ave. West. The owner is lovely and always up for a chat. She fills the store with adorable and affordable clothes, accessories, gifts, and home decor. I bought my shrug there, along with a pear-shaped soap and cafe au lait bowl for my mom's birthday.

In these photos:
Brown Wool-blend shrug by Harmonic
H&M blouse
Shiny vintage leggings
Vince Camuto booties
Classic Coach Station bag

Finally

Perfect, wonderful lighting. It's turned out to be a very bright day and I am home at the right hour to get some good pictures.

I want all of the old Coach bags. The vintage ones are just so sturdy and gorgeous. I keep almost buying all the black ones I can find on eBay. And have you seen them in Forest Green? Incredible. When I recover from my car repairs ($900!!!) maybe I will hunt down a nice one. The one I own I inherited from my step-mom and I'm very close to taking my mom's little black one as well. The classic designs are also still available through the Coach website! Just click this link Classic Coach