Photos by my Mom
Outfit Details:
Leather Saddle Bag
Ditsy Floral Dress
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Lotta from Stockholm Clogs
Photos by Ale Veyna
Outfit Details:
Madewell 9″ Rise Denim (Available in Davis Wash)
Marigold is one of my favorite colors to wear. Yet, I don’t seem to have enough of it in my wardrobe. There’s just something about the color that immediately brightens up my mood. That is why I knew I had to have this marigold top when I was out shopping for business casual attire a few weeks back. While the color is bold, the warm shade is office-appropriate.
As you can see, what makes this piece so great is that it’s also perfect for everyday wear. I was going for a 70s vibe with this outfit I wore for a day of running around LA with my sister Ale. Therefore, I paired this top with high rise jeans and wooden clogs. On the website, the model is wearing the tie a bit higher. However, to keep true to the retro feel of this look, I wore the bow tied lower and near the neckline. I would also recommend wearing it this way if you’re looking for a more “modest” look. Otherwise, it can be a bit revealing.
Before I go, it rained a bit in Portland this weekend, so I’ll have to warn you that you may soon start seeing me in more transitional outfits on the blog. The good thing about this look is that you can easily layer on a sweater, but other pieces are more challenging. However, I feel confident that I’ll do a much better job at packing on the layers this fall and winter seasons since I already have one year of experience of dressing for PNW weather under my belt, but I’ll let you be the judge of that!
xoxo,
Helen
All photos by me
Outfit Details:
Leather Bag
Madewell 9″ Rise Jeans (Available in a similar color)
This year I’ve been trying to fill my closet with pieces that are classic, yet unique. This black eyelet top that I recently acquired most definitely fits that criteria. The eyelet detail in the back and scalloped hem make this piece stand out from other tops. Yet, the style of this eyelet top is classic enough that I’ll be able to wear it for years. I have to admit that I wasn’t very impressed with this top when I first saw it online. But, it fit like a dream when I tried it on in-store. For reference, this top does fit a bit loose, so I would recommend to size down.
These Lotta from Stockholm peep toe clogs are another piece in my closet that I know I will wear time and time again, and I actually recently purchased them to replace my last pair. These clogs tend to be my go-to shoes on sunny days because they look good with mostly anything. Plus, the wooden sole is extremely comfortable. I know that last part is true because I’ve walked several miles while wearing them before. Also, I can say that they age very well since I did have my previous pair for over 2.5 years. I got rid of them was because they were ruined as a result of a leak in my apartment. If all that is not enough to convince you that these clogs are a must-have item in your closet, than I don’t know what is.
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Upcoming Travel
I have no idea how I’ve managed not to mention this on the blog until now, but I’m traveling to Chile and Argentina in less than two weeks! I feel pretty behind on planning for this trip, so I spent a good chunk of this weekend tracking down items that I’ll need while abroad. I’m pretty excited to travel to these countries and visit South America for the first time. Even though I’m traveling to these countries as part of my graduate program, I’m sure that I’ll manage to squeeze in some fun activities here and there. I hope that this trip will be as exciting as I imagine it will be, and that I’ll be able to share some fun shots from my adventures with you in the near future.
As always, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet!
xoxo,
Helen