preppy hipster

I don't know what it is about plaid shirts, but it always reminds me of home...Seattle. Something about the 90's grunge look that made it a trademark of our city's attire and still to this day makes me homesick. Now living on the East Coast for about 4 years (gasp!), I probably need to get over this obsession with plaid and my upbringing, so that's why I'm adding a little East Coast sass to it...add some heels and a belt and here you go: preppy hipster. :)

Fashion Week NYC!!!!!

This just makes me so happy...an entire week devoted to the Best of fashion in the Fashion Capital of the world...New York City. For the complete coverage of Spring 2011 fashion week, click here: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/category/spring-2011-fashion-week
I'm really loving the patterns of Zero Maria Cornejo
And the bold colors of Marc Jacobs....soooooo cute!!

and the award for the most versatile item of clothing goes to...

Everyone needs a go-to black dress and this is mine, say hello! I love the cap sleeves and the cut of the dress how it flows out around the hips and makes for a very flattering shape. And the best part about black is that you can keep it simple or go glamorous, its so easy to change it up. I just read an article about this girl who wore the same black dress for a school charity project and found thousands of ways to change her look. Who knew?! And how cool!

pretty red shoes

For 10 bucks...these H&M ballet flats have gotten their use...and are still going  strong. Not only do I wear them to and from work, around the house and running errands, they also are my go to when I need a pick-me-up. Something about the red just makes me happy. So for a monday (which usually isnt my favorite day of the work week, ugh) I am in need of some red pick-me-up.

Friday!!

Don't you just love short work weeks...ahh this week was the best, despite the terrible cold I got on Wednesday but managed to pulled thru until the weekend. :(
I love these skinny black slacks from United Colors of Benetton (and the best part is that they come with a black vest!) and I thought wearing this stripe shirt with a skinny gold belt might be a nice way to prep up these new pants! Plus, I think this can pass for casual friday attire at work...
Weekend, here I come! :)

classy buckles

I love this khaki jacket (from Banana Republic, of course!) because its a perfect summer professional jacket and goes great with high waisted skirts because its cropped. I never thought I would be able to wear 3/4 length sleeves because of my long arms, but this jacket doesnt make my arms look weird. And I love the red pumps...had to wear them today!

Holy MARTHA STEWART!!

Ok guys, so BIG news...I am going to NYC Sept 20th to be part of The Martha Stewart show featuring vintage/Fall fashion clothes! Our little boutique, Nana, where I work part-time, will be one of the featured vintage clothing shops around the country. And so I'll be modeling the best vintage as part of the studio audience!! SO EXCITED!! Here's to hoping, I don't fall on national television...

Be sure to check your local listings for show times HERE:
http://www.marthastewart.com/the-martha-stewart-show

Check back for the video link to the show!