Outfit 12.28.13: A Romping New Year’s Eve Party

Dec 28, 2013 | Fashion

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Rhinestone Earrings: from Japan. Starfish Brooch Bra Strap Headband: DIY (tutorial here). Feathered Cape: DIY (tutorial here). Rhinestone Pyramid Necklace: c/o Charming Charlie (similar here). Persona Bangle: c/o Persona. Interlock Gold Bangle: vintage. Rhinestone-adorned Clutch: vintage (a Goodwill find). Rings: H&M, mocha, Modcloth V To Success Knuckle Ring, wedding rings. Jersey Romper: UNIQLO (similar here or here). Gold Double Shell Belt: vintage (similar here). Sertia T-Strap Sandals: STEVEN (now on SALE for half off!).

outfit12.28.13_cu5Today is a neighbor’s New Year’s Eve party with a vintage theme, and I opted for a well-worn romper with my DIY Bra Strap headband and DIY Feather Capelet to cover up. (more…)

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Outfit 12.21.13: Belated Birthday Taekwondo Outfit

Dec 26, 2013 | Fashion

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Rhinestone Stud Earrings: from Japan. Gemstone Necklace: DIY (tutorial coming soon!). Long-sleeved Shirt: UNIQLO HEATTECH. Rings: c/o Diamond Candles, DIY Pretty Pearl Ring, Forever 21, mocha, my wedding rings. Bangles: c/o Persona, DIY Spike Bangle (tutorial here). Hard-Sided Blue Clutch: ASOS (similar hereicon). Gemstone-Print Skirt from a Shower Curtain: DIY (how-to here) (kind of similar here, in a polka dot version). Wedge-Heel Lace-Up Boots: thrifted Forever 21 (similar here.)

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

And yes indeed, Saturday was my birthday. And it was a milestone birthday – wherein I turned the shocking, over-the-hill age of 35.

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Outfit 11.15.13: Tidy and Mustard-y

Nov 16, 2013 | Fashion

Rose Gold Safety-Pin Earrings: House of Harlow. Rose Gold Flathead Screw Chaplin Stud Earrings: Gorjana & Griffin. Double-Bar Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here). Guinea a Minute Dress in Mustard: c/o Shabby Apple. Rings: DIY Pretty Pearl Ring, Forever 21 Cat Silhouette Ring, Double Bar Ring, and Double Cross Knuckle Ring. Sheila Satchel with Double Shoulder-Strap: c/o Emilie M. Cone-Heel Slouch Booties: Fergie. (similar here or here.)

shabbyappledress_6 November has definitely arrived in Portland, bringing blustery, cold winds and showers, showers, showers. I am bundling up daily, shivering beneath my heavy coat and scarf that I keep on even at home. (more…)

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Outfit 9.29.13: A Flowered Spectacle

Oct 3, 2013 | Fashion

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Glasses: BonLook Drink the Kool-Aid in Beechwood. Santa Maria Becky Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here). Necklaces: DIY (of square faux goldstone beads found at Jo-Ann’s), layered onto Forever 21 collar necklace, over H&M spiked rhinestone necklace, over DIY Wire-Wrapped Gold-Dipped Quartz Necklace (tutorial here). Rose gold watch: DailyLook. Black jeggings: UNIQLO. Rainboots with bow detail: Dav, a Hautelook purchase.

9.29.13outfit_cu3 What I wore to the “Back to School with Portland Bloggers” event on Sunday. (more…)

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Outfit 8.05.13: Feeing Ballerina

Aug 9, 2013 | Fashion

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Initial pendant necklace: urban sweetpea (c/o Max&Chloe). Tanktop-Chiffon Hybrid Dress: DIY (tutorial coming soon!). Flowered Snackcessory Case: DIY (tutorial here). Faux Druzy Bracelet: Michael’s. Tie Sparkly Sandals: Old Navy (similar here).

outfit8.5.13_cuI once had a job as the office admin assistant at a ballet school and the sight of all the students filing past in the morning in their ballerina buns, warm-up legwarmers, pink tights, and chiffon wrap-skirts evoked a deep-seated longing to emulate this pretty look. (more…)

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