Resolved – to step up my game. Resolved – to be more adventurous. Resolved – to try new things. Sound familiar? There’s something about January 1 that elicits motivation. And then there’s something about January 13th that conjures fatigue. Most resolutions are well intended, but the clutter of life and disappearance of the holidays makes our
Reporting for Winter Combat Duty
As soon as winter really kicks in (read: after the holidays are over, and cold, wet weather has lost its jingle-bell-cozy bloom), I immediately turn to color for a pick-me-up. Although I can’t say we’re in full-blown winter here (it has actually been quite sunny and gorgeous, lately), I still find myself reaching for vibrant hues.
Playing on the Varsity Team
So. The Varsity Jacket. Also synonymous with baseball and lettermans, but not to be confused with bombers, which is really confusing when your jacket is labeled “Dugout Varsity Bomber.” Sigh. Come on fashion world – that’s just annoying. So annoying, that I took it upon myself to research the origins of both the Varsity jacket
Marsala Makeup: Color of the Year 2015
We posted a “Marsala” style post last week, incorporating the Pantone Color of the Year 2015 into a look, and I thought it fitting to do a beauty post, as well! In case you missed it, here is the new It Girl shade: photos above via pantone.com Such a lovely, warm, rich shade, right? This post
Pantone Color of the Year 2015: Marsala
Happy New Year!!! I thought I’d kick off the blog this first, fine, bright day of 2015, by wearing shades of the Color of the Year: Marsala. If you haven’t yet met Marsala, allow me to introduce you via Pantone… All images above are via www.pantone.com She’s pretty, right? And yet so down to earth,
Snow, Sleet, or Rain…. Shine + Sparkle On
This NYE shoot was slightly comical. Between the gusty wind, rain, sleet, and snow avalanching down from the trees, it’s a wonder that there are any dry patches of outfit to sport in this look. This very Mary Poppins meets Narnia shoot and weather scenario is actually kind of a great metaphor of my life this
Half Past Midnight
Tomorrow night, like it or not, we will all be ringing in the year twenty fifteen. Some find the prospect of another year daunting, or exhausting, but I’m one of the ones who finds the prospect relieving. Fresh page, fresh start, new goals to set and eyes hopeful with the promise of spring. (At this point I’m
Products to Take with You into 2015
Photo credit : Kristen Elizabeth Photography Yours truly is sharing my top product picks for 2014, and why I will not be leaving them behind in 2015! If you are anything like me… I stand staring clueless in the beauty aisles, slightly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of products lined up there row, after row…
Into the Snowy Woods
Merry Day-After Christmas! I hope you all had a joyful, blessed, Christmas day, and are still able to enjoy the truly most wonderful time of the year We sure are! It’s kinda hard not to, when you live close to beautiful places like this, here in Oregon…. Wearing: Mint Sweater: Gap. Chambray Shirt: Madewell (old –
It's the Little Things
I cannot even tell you how abundantly (and undeservedly), blessed and happy I am. Yesterday started with a solid, ten-minute, giggly cuddle with my two-year-old in my bed (rare treat from that always-on-the-go guy), got sandwiched with a much anticipated arrival of my little sister from NYC, got topped with a dance fest with said