So, the overall trend was something I was a liiiiittle reluctant to try about a year-and-a-half ago. I tried them, but didn’t think it was for me – because I didn’t buy a great-fitting pair that first time. That all changed this past spring, when I discovered the ones I’m wearing below by Madewell. Now
Closet Staple: The Striped Sweater
Brrrrr. It is so not shorts weather, here right now. We’ve been putting our fireplace to good use the past several mornings and evenings! It is, however, sweater and scarf weather, and below, I have have shopped a variety of a Closet Must: The Striped Sweater. It never, ever goes out of style…. And it’s
Preppy + a Pop o' Pink
Happy September!! ‘Tis the month of roller-coaster weather by day here, but always, always chilly in the evenings (I actually love that). So, I’m a prepster at heart, and am never not on the lookout for a good blazer update. Enter: Banana Republic’s Textured Knit Boyfriend Blazer, stage right. I love it in navy! The fit is
Go West, Young Lassa
Oooooookay. So, I just got a new pair of jeans from good ol’ J.Crew, and I am in love. High waist, buttons, patch pockets, cropped, black wash…. I dig it all. I didn’t intentionally set out to go all westerny with this look, but I kinda love that it happened! I’m embracing my inner Oregonian
Black Rose
“Black Rose” is the color name of the Banana Republic gauchos/culottes I’m wearing, and I’m kind of smitten with them. I’m wearing them now in similar versions of the look below, and plan to wear them during fall/winter with tall boots, oversize sweaters, slim turtles with a sleek leather jacket…. Just to list a few
Easy Like Sunday Morning?
Whomever came up with the term “easy like Sunday morning,” clearly did not have and take young children to church on Sunday mornings. There’s nothin’ easy about that. Despite the rush to get out the door on time looking somewhat presentable, along with the constant “shushing,” and “be stills,” and herding, and potty-dashes, and toweling
Mari Lassa
I had the recent pleasure of discovering handbag designer, Anne Scott of Mari Lassa, on Instagram, and was blown away by her work! I also loved the fact that she’s based in Bend, Oregon (all the cool peeps live in Bend ;). When she reached out for a collab, it was a no-brainer! The inspiration behind Anne’s brand
Fringe Benefits
Fringe. It’s no secret it’s here in a big way, and will continue to be a major fall trend, as well. Even it wasn’t trending, I’d wear it! It’s just such a funnnn texture to add to a look, and can instantly lend attitude and personality to your simple basics – like this easy, travel
Totes Got Ya Covered for Summer
Summah time!! The promise of loads of time spent at the beach or pool, means the need for some serious summer tote shopping. 😉 I’ve shopped a variety for you, below, starting at $15 and on up. I am loving all of them!! It’s a problem. Here’s a few snaps of one of mine I
Trip to Zion
I finally got through the 5.2 million photos I took of our trip to Zion National Park, and did my best to narrow it down to just under 30 pics – phew! My camera finger was trigger-happy, and for good reason! Zion is an incredible sight and experience – one my family and I will