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    70s Retro Vibes in A Marigold Top, Denim and Clogs

    Marigold top and Madewell denim
    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
    Travel

    Palermo, Buenos Aires

    Palermo, Buenos Aires
    Photos by Atsuko and Me

    Outfit Details:

    Denim Jacket
    Madewell 9″ Rise Jeans (Available in Davis Wash)
    Today I’m sharing a few photos from my trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. While I was there for the purpose of taking a class to learn more about business in Argentina and Chile, I did make an effort to do some exploring whenever possible. On my last day in Buenos Aires, my friend Atsuko and I made a quick trip to  Palermo. This colorful neighborhood is filled with cute shops and restaurants, and is a must-see when in Buenos Aires.
    Atsuko and I got to Palermo pretty early in the day. Although most of the shops were closed when we stopped by, visiting this part of town was still worthwhile. Palermo has a very cool bohemian vibe to it; I enjoyed simply wandering around and looking at all the colorful buildings and beautiful street art. And while I did not get to do much shopping, which was probably for the better, it was fun checking out all the store windows and taking in some style inspiration while I was there. I think checking out local fashion trends is always a fun thing to do whenever visiting a new place. Don’t you agree?
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    About the Outfit

    One challenge in packing for this trip was trying to figure out what to wear. It’s currently late winter in Chile and Buenos Aires, so I couldn’t wear my current wardrobe. Luckily, as I was trying to figure out my wardrobe, Shea sent me a beautiful hand knit wrap from her Etsy shop Knit by Design. This piece served as the perfect accessory during the two weeks I was in South America. Although Shea has many gorgeous options to choose from, I picked the wrap in “chain mail” . The neutral color makes it easy for me to combine with almost everything in my closet. Just to attest to how versatile this piece is, I recently wore it as a shawl draped over a sundress. I liked that it made me look a bit more put together than if I had just worn a cardigan.
    In terms of quality, I absolutely love how soft the material is and that it drapes so nicely. This is definitely the type of piece that makes me look forward to the changing of the seasons just so that I can wear it more often. And that’s saying a lot coming from me!
    In my opinion, this is a piece worth investing in if you’re on the market for a cute and versatile wrap to wear this upcoming fall and winter seasons. And if you are considering investing in a hand knit wrap, you have an added incentive since Shea has been kind enough to offer readers of this blog 20% off any Knit by Design purchase with the code: SWEETHELENGRACE.
    As always, thanks for reading!
    xoxo,
    Helen
    P.S. I’ll be uploading more photos from my trip in later posts, but you can check out little snipets of what I’ve been up to on my Instagram.