Lots of travel and running around happen this time of the year. For trips over Snoqualmie and Blewett Passes, I’ve accepted that Uggs are essential for me starting in late September. I stay warm & that’s all that matters. I wore tennis shoes once and I’m surprised my feet didn’t fall off, they were that frozen.…
It’s officially Black Milk season. I mean, technically, ALL year is Black Milk season but I tend to wear it more in the autumn and winter. Cozy boots, big sweaters, and black milk clothing.…
I’m terribly notorious for buying clothes and then letting them sit in my closet, tag still on if new, or just untouched if it was bought at a thrift store. This cardigan has been staring at me for at least a year. I snatched it up at Goodwill but the few times I pulled it out and tried it with whatever outfit I had on, it just didn’t quite look right.…
It’s been chilly the past few days, feeling like full on fall is here, but today is sunny and warm with a very crisp autumn chill in the air. This time of the year makes me feel incredibly nostalgic for days long since past.…
Over 4th of July weekend, one of my good friends was married at Craven Farm in Snohomish. It was a beautiful summer day at a scenic PNW farm, and I got to see a few friends I haven’t seen in a while. It was a casual wedding but I still spent a good hour or two fretting over my attire because that’s what I do.…
Well ya caught me. Last week I was bitching about Halloween candy being in stores and then today while out grocery shopping, Ryan & I passed the decorations to which I exclaimed, “Ooh, I want to buy all the things Halloween!” Ryan then promptly called me out. Whoops. I can’t help it though. Autumn is a profound season for me mentally. Perhaps because some of the most impressionable moments from my teen years were in Autumn, so a very deep nostalgia is felt when I smell the leaves & have Depeche Mode playing. It’s a romantic season. you could say I worship it. The pulling out of boots, sweaters and scarves; the purchasing of autumn scented candles; playing Celtic music playlists I’ve carefully curated for the season; these are my rituals. I wish I could explain the Celtic music one. I’ve always been drawn to the British Isles & their ancient past. I’ve romanticized it quite a bit in my head & though I’ve never been, I have this very clear idea of what autumn in the UK looks like. Though I’ll get to find that out for myself in a few weeks! Outfit Details: Top: Zara Jacket: Sam Edelman…
Despite thousands of acres burning & blanketing the state of Washington in a red haze, I spent the weekend in Chelan for my significant other’s cousin’s wedding. The smoke was so thick that it was so much cooler outside than normal and I was worried I would get too cold. It did cool down quite a bit.…
It’s the funky nature of the white platform that I love. It stands out, especially if the rest of the shoe is a bright color. I’m obsessed with this trend this year. Seattle has been unusually hot this year and my ankle boots are sometimes way too much (it’s that warm). The brand I’ve been loving has been Bucco, which is over on Hautelook quite a bit, but since it’s a flash sale site, I usually miss my size. I just discovered these over on Zooshop, which I literally discovered tonight, and again, these just fuel my love for these sky high platforms even more. They’re a statement piece and can really make a jean & t-shirt combo instantly fab. 1. Savin / 2. Enya / 3. Beck / 4. Therapy / 5. Lab Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Looking forward to floating at the lake tomorrow in this heat. xoxo, Steph Follow Me On: BLOGLOVIN’ | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM…
Summer is here & I am haaaaappy. Sometimes I think I live in the wrong state & that I really belong on a beach in Hawaii. But I love the mountains, the forest & the fog of the pacific northwest and when it’s 75 degrees and sunny, Seattle is the definition of perfection. But as I’m anxiously awaiting the summer days, one thing becomes blazingly clear. My closet is mostly full of items that would make more sense if I lived in Southern California. So when we hit that first day of beautiful weather, you can bet that I’m in a brightly colored skirt, sleeveless top and sandals, sitting in the park in Bellevue on my lunch break, tweeting to my manager that I might not come back to work. I wouldn’t trade my summertime in the pacific northwest for anywhere else. You can find me in Hawaii in January, Phoenix in November & December. I’ll be everywhere else but here during the winter. But there is very little reason to leave this beautiful place from May-September. Outfit deets: Crop Top: Topshop / Skirt: Unknown/Macy’s / Sandals: Bucco (Hautelook) / Necklace: Unknown/Ebay Have a great weekend lovelies. It’s going to…
Another month, another hair cut, another color change. Last December my stylist convinced me to just go all the way and get an undercut. She took the clippers and shaved off inches of hair on the right side of my head. My heart fluttered, my eyes got wide for a moment, and then when she finished and went to go mix up my purple color I turned my head to the side. Damn. DAMN. And I realized I would actually look pretty ok if I shaved my head. I’m not THAT adventurous with this ol’ head of hair, but it was a reassuring realization. After a fresh coat of dazzling purple was applied, and the rest all trimmed off, I left feeling like a motherfucking shield maiden. Like Lagertha in Vikings. I felt badass. And I still do. With Game of Thrones starting, of course I’m envious of Daenerys’ badass outfits and Sansa’s jewelry. So Yesterday I was walking around feeling fierce with my gold necklace & undercut. I wanted to walk around saying, “I’m not a queen, a khaleesi!” So with summer approaching, here are few items I think are worthy of a khaleesi. 1. dress of athena |…