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Style Direction 2013: Just My Type

January 22, 2013

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

About twice a year, I come up with a new style direction to get myself excited and to encourage myself to expand beyond the all too easy default of black skinny jeans, a black leather jacket and black boots (great as a uniform but very boring). In the past year, I’ve embraced the future in Ladylike Urban Warrior and then gone mad for plaid in School’s Out Forever.

This time around, I’m embracing my obsessive love for typography in Just My Type. Luckily, I’ve been noticing designers offering up a bountiful number of type-covered sartorial choices.

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

This set of photos was shot in my back yard in Portland before I left for London and though you can’t tell, it was about 31 degrees out there! In between chattering teeth, it was worth it in the spirit of showing off my newest wardrobe addition, this amazing newsprint skirt by Carrie Hammer.

I Wore:

Sweater, H&M
Skirt, ℅ Carrie Hammer
Heels, Kate Spade (sold out)
Tights, H&M

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

I fell in love with these Kate Spade heels awhile back after seeing Bri rock them in another color. I love that they’re way more ladylike than anything else I own and that they don’t have a platform. There are those times when you need a classic shaped heel and these are low enough to be super comfy.

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

If you’re looking for some type-covered goodness of your own, here are a few items on my wish list that you may enjoy:

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

1. Sonia Rykiel Graphic Print Dress, 2. Topshop Love Tube Skirt, 3. Alphabet Bags A Wash Bag and 4. Topshop Burnout Letter Tee.

Nubby Twiglet Just My Type Style Direction

Rocky looks like such a grumpy little gremlin here! Any time we try to take a photo of him, he won’t sit still but the second the camera is aimed at me, he pops up in every shot. Someone likes to be the center of attention at all times. ;)

What about you? Do you ever come up with a mood or a theme to pull yourself out of a style rut?

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

December 3, 2012

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

When I was in New York in October, the pace was so hectic that I barely had a chance to see friends or shop, let alone step outdoors. Even after The Blogcademy wrapped, we still had to do a promo shoot and film video spots before I left town. I woke up on that Monday though, knowing that somehow, some way, I needed to see my friend Bianca Alexis.

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

I first met Bianca in 2002 — I was friends with her boyfriend (we’d all met on LiveJournal — that’s how you made internet friends with common interests at the time) and she came along to meet up at Yaffa Cafe while I was in town. We didn’t see much of each other after that but when I stayed in New York for a few month stretch during the Spring of 2005, we became fast friends and grew much closer, making the most of the goth clubs as they were on their last hurrah (I still miss The Batcave like crazy!)

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

During the decade since we first met, so much has changed but we’ve remained close and still chat online almost every single day. That’s dedication! And you should celebrate those kinds of friendships as much as possible! So it only made sense to call in celebrated wedding photographer Lisa Devlin, who I just happened to be rooming with.

This was very special for us because Bianca and I are rarely in front of the camera together — she’s a professional photographer and retoucher so usually she’s shooting me! This was our first legit shoot together and I am so happy that we were able to pull it off right before I had to catch my flight home.

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

Lisa shot us along the side streets of Soho — delivery trucks were speeding by as we posed, jumped and laughed.

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

Actually, I did most of the jumping and Bianca did most of the posing. She’s one of the most down to earth people I know but when she gets in front of the camera, seriously watch out! Her fierceness knows no bounds! Haha.

I Wore:

Dress, Helmut Lang (from Tokio 7)
TBA Sneakers, ℅ Solestruck
Tights, H&M
Mouse Ears, Disneyland

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

With less than two hours to catch up, we managed to squeeze in shopping, a sit-down lunch and this shoot. We don’t get to see each other all that much but boy, we sure know how to make up for lost time!

What I Wore: The Streets Of Soho

A special thank you to Lisa Devlin for capturing these special moments and to Bianca for being a friend that’s been there for me through thick and thin. Friends like these are truly priceless.

What I Wore: 11.25.12 | Straps & Stripes

November 26, 2012

What I Wore: Straps & Stripes

I took it easy during this extended Thanksgiving weekend and spent a good chunk of time hanging around the house, cuddling with Rocky, indulging in lots of Thanksgiving leftovers and shopping for my first-ever full-size Christmas tree at Target (last year we had a mini one). All in all, a good time!

It’s been freezing cold out so we took these shots in my dining room and Rocky joined in on the fun. He’d just gotten his bath and isn’t looking so happy! Haha!

What I Wore: Straps & Stripes

I paired my dress with this statement shoe score of the century. I still can’t quite believe I landed a pair of Louboutins in my size for under 50 bucks! Thank you, shoe gods!

What I Wore: Straps & Stripes

When Fall weather hits, I reach for knits and this sweater dress has been a staple of mine over the last month because though the shape is basic, the mash-up of stripes keep it from steering into boring territory.

I Wore:

Knit Dress, ASOS
Tights, H&M
Buckle Pumps, Christian Louboutin (found at Buffalo Exchange)

What I Wore: Straps & Stripes

An interpretation of my look: 1. ASOS Body-Conscious Knit Dress, 2. Chloé Multi-Strap Pumps and 3. Jil Sander Square Evening Wristlet.

What I Wore: Straps & Stripes

Rocky and I are wishing you a happy Monday! Have you started decorating for the holidays yet?

What I Wore: 11.18.12 | Back To The Future

November 19, 2012

What I Wore: Back To The Future

Over the weekend I visited H&M to see the Maison Martin Margiela collaboration for myself and it rekindled my love affair for all things avant garde. Though I’m drawn to pretty much anything with extra flaps and zippers, I still want it to be relatively comfortable. I found this Rick Owens jacket on Ebay a few years back and it’s got some built-in hips and a zip-in center panel. Oh, and a strange black cape that zipped on (removed that)! Definitely weird but still fairly wearable. I always think of it as urban armor.

What I Wore: Back To The Future

I picked up these shoes from Solestruck last year — they’re by a German brand called Trippen. Even though they’re fairly level, they can still take some time to getting used to walking in.

What I Wore: Back To The Future

Pinkyotto sent this cotton blend dress my way and it’s a bit dressy for Portland so I layered it up with the Rick Owens jacket and opaque tights. The layers kept me warm but are still really easy to move around in.

What I Wore: Back To The Future

My friend Star added this Helvetica necklace to her jewelry line a few years ago and it’s been my constant companion since.

I Wore:

Jacket, Rick Owens
Dress ,℅ Pinkyotto
Tights, H&M
Shoes, Trippen
Necklace, Star

This would be my ideal holiday look because it could work seamlessly between parties, meetings and nights out.

What I Wore: Back To The Future

1. KaufmanFranco Asymmetric Wool-Blend Dress, 2. Martin Margiela Collapsible Satchel, 3. Martin Margiela Multi-Strand Belt, 4. Topshop AMAZE2 Eva Stripe Wedge Boots and 5. Rick Owens Cashmere and Wool Blend Jacket.

Have a great Monday! I’m anxiously counting down the days till Thanksgiving…break time and visiting with my grandparents. Sounds perfect to me.

What I Wore: 11.11.12 | Sweater Season

November 12, 2012

What I Wore: Sweater Season

Fall crept up on us quite quickly, didn’t it? I’m embracing lots of layers and mixing in new silhouettes this season — last week I wore a midi-length skirt for one of the first times ever and here’s another from my friends at Pinkyotto. I’ve been really influenced by 90s Prada lately and looking through the work of photographer Glen Luchford from this era and this outfit is definitely influenced by that.

What I Wore: Sweater Season

With this skirt, the look could have gone quite dressy but I wanted to make it more Fall appropriate and layer it up instead. For my birthday, my dad gave me an H&M gift card and I picked up this necklace and sweater and they’ve served me well. I have the gold version of this necklace too and wear them constantly — best jewelry investment I’ve made in ages.

What I Wore: Sweater Season

Remember when these wedges came out in Fall 2007? I finally found some on sale in 2008 and they were such a big deal at the time! People were constantly stopping me, wondering what they were. Airport security in Hawaii wanted to check them out to make sure they didn’t have any hidden compartments (seriously!) and even with all the other sneaker wedge options out there these days, I still love them so much.

What I Wore: Sweater Season

Digging these new sunglasses that RAEN Optics sent my way — totally different from my usual style and I love the sea glass color.

I Wore:

Skirt, ℅ Pinkyotto
Sweater, H&M
Necklace, H&M
Tights, H&M
Breslin Sunglasses, ℅ RAEN Optics
Bag, Versus
Wedges, Dries van Noten

What I Wore: Sweater Season

All of us Portlanders know that realistically, it’s doom and gloom for the next few months. Until the sun comes back out, my glass head gets to rock the RAEN glasses…in case you’re wondering, I’ve had this head forever but Pier 1 still sells them!

What I Wore: 11.5.12 | Playing Tourist

November 7, 2012

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

There’s nothing quite like being a tourist in your own city. Over the last few weeks Joey & I have been out an about in our S.E. Portland neighborhood as well as downtown, snapping key places we think non-Portlanders would be interested in learning about for an international magazine feature. The truth is that…I don’t get out much. And since I’m a native Oregonian, I feel like I’ve seen everything in my city over and over so it’s been a welcome excuse to view my surroundings with fresh eyes and think about why I like calling this place home.

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

I made one final trip downtown over the weekend and wore a a checked midi skirt which is a new silhouette for me. Because I’m petite (5’3″) I always figured that skirts below the knee were off-limits. But after I turned 30, I decided to throw all those rules I’d subconsciously made for myself out the window, accept that I was never going to sprout up a few more inches and just wear what I liked. And with temperatures quickly dipping, I’ve been reaching for this wool blend skirt constantly. Girls who wear longer skirts, I get it now!

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

Playing tourist meant that I got to try out all the places I always pass by. We stopped into Sizzle Pie and though I still really miss Rocco’s, the iconic pizza place that was in that spot before, Joey was happy to see that they have a nice selection of vegan pizza by the slice.

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

The Sizzle Pie signage and store design was done by Portland-based Official Mfg. Co.

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

I Wore:

Jacket, Rick Owens
Necklace, H&M
Sweater, Sonia Rykiel for H&M
Midi Skirt, Asos
Bag, Miu Miu
Tights, H&M
Wedges, Minimarket
Nail Polish, Pop Nailglam

I’m still on the School’s Out Forever style direction I put together for Fall:

What I Wore: Asos Plaid Skirt

1. Asos Check Midi Skirt (sold out in red but still available in white), 2. Acne Marlin Heels, 3. All Saints Harrah Pipe Skinny Pants, 4. All Saints Lour Roll Neck Pullover, 5. Derek Lam Bodin Cross-Body Bag and 6. Acne Trip Scarf.

Take some time to play tourist in your own town sometime soon. It’s been a great reality check for me, a chance to check out local businesses I’d been hearing about and have an excuse to consume a lot of coffee and try new food cart delicacies. All in all, a good time.

What I Wore: The Saguaro Palm Springs

October 15, 2012

The Saguaro Palm Springs

During my recent stay in Palm Springs, I made a point to visit The Saguaro . Named after the iconic cactus of the Sonoran Desert, The Saguaro is a rainbow-colored modern desert masterpiece. Color takes center stage both inside and out and no detail is too small — air conditioners are even painted to match the room’s color schemes and pool towels are blazing pink.

The Saguaro Palm Springs

As we explored the hotel grounds, the pool area was quite lively and being surrounded by a spectrum of color (rumor has it that you can request a specific room color depending on your mood) made the experience even better. The set of 12 colors featured throughout the hotel grounds are said to be based off native desert wildflowers. They follow the light spectrum, which creates different perspectives of the hotel according to the time of day.

The Saguaro Palm Springs

I Wore:

Pop Art Dress, Forever 21
Sunglasses, Dries van Noten

The Saguaro Palm Springs

I’ve seen The Saguaro on so many travel & lifestyle blogs over the last year — it was pretty surreal to visit and I love the full-on boldness of the colors throughout. Just check out those striped bed spreads! Find out more about The Saguaro here.

What I Wore: The Parker Palm Springs

October 8, 2012

The Parker Palm Springs

The Parker Palm Springs can be described as nothing short of a midcentury modern paradise. Revamped in 2004 by Jonathan Adler, this hotel shows off his trademark brand of kitsch, managing to mix oversized, mod patterns with drug references and brightly colored knick-knacks into a truly trippy experience.

The Parker Palm Springs

The Parker is very inviting to non-hotel guests. Though Star and I did not stay there (we were rooming down the road at The Ace), the service was exemplary. The must-visit restaurant on your Palm Springs to-do list should be Norma’s (click the link and watch the video!) I have never seen bigger portions of food in my entire life. Our friends ordered the french toast and the slices were so thick it resembled more of a cake! The descriptions were highly entertaining as well. The Parker seems to employ only the best — the copywriting, the decor, landscaping, the service and the food were all immaculate.

The Parker Palm Springs

I Wore:
Wrap Dress, Forever 21
Silver Bauble Necklace, H&M
Bracelets, Forever 21
Wedges, Minimarket

The Parker Palm Springs

After taking in the hotel lobby, where a large sign simply reading D R U G S takes center stage, we ventured outside into what can only be described as a tropical paradise. Mind you, it’s 100+ degrees but the greenery and palms are perfectly groomed and there’s even a hammock for lounging! The Parker let us take as many photos as we wanted and wander the grounds freely (which often isn’t always the case at many hotels for non-guests).

The Parker Palm Springs

Star OWNED that couch in her Bestsey Johnson dress! Within minutes of entering the Parker, we both wanted to move in immediately.

The Parker Palm Springs

This was hands-down the most photogenic hotel I’ve ever set foot in — I probably could have photographed it all day. It’s pretty unbelievable. If you have a trip to Palm Springs planned, make the Parker the must-see on your list. Most of our Design Life group ventured over at some point; it’s perhaps a five minute cab ride from The Ace and an experience you must see for yourself.

The Parker Palm Springs

Insider tip: Even if Mister Parker’s isn’t open, peek your head inside. It’s like a darkly glamorous opium den complete with a white baby grand piano and illicit art featuring retro pinups and a large neon pink painting that simply reads LSD.

A special thank you to the Parker Palm Springs for being so welcoming!