After a weekend spent in Seattle where the weather ranged from hot and sunny to cloudy and breezy, and waking up to a particularly damp, gray morning, I'm feeling kind of ready for fall. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that as soon as the sun starts shining again, I'm going to be glad that it's still summer and that there is still plenty of time for bikinis and lakes and shorts and rolled up sleeves; but for now, I'm day dreaming about the crisp PNW fall -scarves, boots, puddles, coats, hats, and hoods and hot lattes and caramel apple cider keeping chilly hands warm. Here are a few fashion-y things I'm wishing for.
a minty blouse -i'm adoring all of the fun details on blouses: studs and metal tips on corners (not together) are my favorite.
camel booties -maybe without the wedge, the rain would be harsh to the suede
over-the-knee socks to keep cozy and to peek out over the tops of boots
awesome sweaters to be paired with t-shirts, skirts, over dresses, or with a classic button down
boots -i've had my eye on hunters since the spring... they're perfect for the weather up here
One of my oldest friends flew up here to celebrate Thanksgiving and fall break with me. We had a fantastic time browsing holiday sales (I got two pairs of shoes, jeans, and two shirts...shh.), eating out, making an eclectic Thanksgiving meal, and watching movies, Parks & Recreation, and playing Super Mario. Dinner consisted of mashed potatoes, spinach & feta croissants, cous cous with sauteed mushrooms and peppers, and a delicious salad with green leaf lettuce, dried cranberries, gorgonzola, and poppyseed dressing. We mixed our meal in with the How I Met Your Mother Slapsgiving episodes. If you haven't see them or HIMYM, definitely check them out -so funny.
She'd never before visited the PNW so I showed her some of my favorite spots around town -book stores, clothing stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and the beach, marina, and Boulevard Park. Unfortunately the weather remained stereotypically gray the entire visit so we didn't do a lot of outdoor adventuring like I'd hoped. We did however see the new Twilight movie -it was ridiculously difficult not to burst out laughing for the majority of the film, but I have to say, I'm kind of excited to see the final one. Now that Kat's visit is over, I have to start working on final projects, papers, and studying for exams. Only two weeks left of the quarter! I am so ready to be done with it. Then some leisure time, work, and an overdue trip home for Christmas!
I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and safe travels. Until next time.
I ADORE Florence + the Machine. There are many, many reasons why. Florence Welch is such a unique individual, her songs are intense and beautiful with Sylvia Plath-esque lyrics. I love how she combines elements from pop with rock, metal, industrial, and folk music. Her voice is incredibly dynamic and she has an amazingly unique style.
We'll start with my introduction to her. Dog Days Are Over had been playing everywhere -on the radio, MTV, Fuse, the internet; her lyrics were Facebook status updates, and I got curious. After going on YouTube, I looked at more of her videos and again, I got hooked. Kiss With A Fist is probably one of my favorite songs. It's empowering, danceable, easy to sing along with, and WAY TOO SHORT. The best songs always are...almost. Needless to say, I was very excited for Ceremonials to drop this fall (her follow up album to Lungs). Here are some videos.
The latest video to be released "No Light, No Light"
"Kiss With A Fist"
Now Flo's style is another reason that I love her so darn much. She has a fantastic figure and she isn't afraid to take risks with fashion. Thankfully, she hasn't been quite as avant garde as Lady Gaga, if she were though, I think she'd pull off a few of the ensembles better than Mother Monster. I think my favorite thing about Flo's style is how eclectic it is. She's bohemian, preppy, grungy, pantsless...you name it. And she pairs almost everything with an incredible pair of shoes. (Who doesn't love a great pair of shoes, really.)
Fantastic vintage shirt paired with chambray high rise shorts and adorable leather flats.
Love the hat too!
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of this outfit. The leopard print is a little gaudy, and a trend that shouldn't have made a comeback. I do however, love the blouse.
Amazing mini-dress for the red carpet.
I love how flowy and bohemian this dress is. It has such a Victorian feel.
