Full-on sweater season is on the horizon, can you feel it? That tiny nip in the air, reminding you that soon you’ll want to cozy up under soft, warm layers? Ok, maybe not yet where you live, but I’ve been pulling out my sweaters lately, and there really is nothing better than a cashmere cardigan on a chilly […]
10 Reasons to Celebrate Fall
Fall officially arrived September 22, 2016, which obviously means that summer is out of here. This is a sad time for people who love the warm temperatures and sunshine of summer, but I’m ready for gray days and drizzle. What can I say, I’m an Oregon native. Although I lived in San Francisco for five years, […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Betina Lou
Recently I mentioned that I was having trouble getting excited about picking out what to wear. A couple of people offered great advice about looking through catalogs and magazines for inspiration, and I’ve been doing that a bit. It seems to be working, so I also decided to revive my “Getting in the Mood” columns […]
Fall Picnic
Even though it’s still plenty warm outside, I’m beginning to detect just a tiny hint of fall. And while it’s easy to bemoan the fact that lots of summer activities like swimming and sunbathing will soon be finished for the year, we don’t have to give up picnics quite yet. I’m looking forward to fall […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Sessùn
Yesterday we booked plane tickets for a trip later this month that includes a couple of days in Paris and Lyon, so I was excited to take a look at the fall offerings from French brand Sessùn. Their A/W 2013 collection is filled with covetable outfits in rich, jewel-toned shades that look perfect for this […]
Getting in the Mood: Pendleton Portland Collection
Lots of people have fall rituals to get them ready for the change in seasons. They visit pumpkin patches, drink apple cider, and pull out their heavy sweaters from storage. One of my yearly traditions seems to be obsessing about the Pendleton Portland Collection. The cozy knits and woven woolens in quintessentially autumn colors have […]
Getting in the Mood: Bona Drag Lookbook
Bona Drag always seems to put together the dreamiest lookbooks, and their most recent effort, “Spirit of the Painted Desert,” is no exception. The long ethereal gowns paired with statement jewelry perfectly evoke a witchy woman who’s possibly about to cast a spell on you. But you don’t care because she’s just so damn cool. […]
Getting in the Mood for Summer: Betina Lou
Recently I came across Betina Lou’s spring/summer 2013 collection, and the name of the line seemed familiar. Then I remembered that I featured their fall collection back in September. This collection is just as feminine and classic, filled with neutrals and stripes that perfectly complement one another. And those little collars on some of the […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Orla Kiely
You can always count on Orla Kiely for two things: adorable dresses, and divine color combinations. The RTW spring/summer 2013 line is no exception, with pairings like cherry red with petal pink, and bright yellow with mint or blue. Although the handbags are more plain than usual (and I’m not a fan of the shorts), […]