February Air

February in Seattle is that wonderful mix of cool air with bright sun. Some days more of one or the other. Lately it's been a fantastic mix of crisp air, yet enough sun to warm up your bones. I'm a big fan of sunshine, so I welcome all sun that comes our way.

It's really been great living so close to the water, as well, check out these shots of Elliott Bay. I think I may have spotted a seal or an otter, but I can't be sure!

It's still too cold out for bare legs, at least in my opinion, so these microsuede leggings are a treat! They are incredibly soft to the touch, yet keep me warm enough without being uncomfortable.

My other key to being warm is this great faux fur vest. This vest by Romeo & Juliet couture is great. I love anything with varied colours, it gives me more styling options, and this one is darling!

Be Mine, Valentine.

Valentine's Day is a tough holiday. I think we can agree that the origin (Saint Valentine) and the holiday it is today, doesn't quite come together. However, it's kind of one-of-those-things that you either have to ignore it (which is quite impossible), or go with it. So I go with it.

However, I think you can have some fun with Valentine's (or Galentine's) day! This year, a few of my coupled friends found ways that don't break the bank to celebrate, as well as single friends finding ways to celebrate, too!

I hope I don't put anybody off here... but I think this was the best Valentine's Day (in the crossover between the history of Valentine's days and the years of my life). Here's a few reasons why:

• our first MARRIED valentine's day
• got to pick out from the "husbands" valentine's cards (warning: they're quite verbose, I prefer simple cards)
• pink hair
• three words: bacon wrapped steak
• another many words: homemade heart-shaped red velvet cookie ice cream sandwiches
• spent the day with my grandmother (I'm so glad she's back and recovered from the hospital!)

 

 suede zip: Vince, favourite tank: Vince, magenta circle skirt: American Apparel, tights: Bloomingdales, hiker boots: Two Lips via Victoria's Secret, zigzag bangles: Asos, pointed gold bangle: Juillet One Three, Necklace: Cara Couture

This suede jacket from Vince is one of my favourites. First, I love that olive colour, it simply goes with everything! Also, the quality of their pieces is amazing. I also have a leather jacket that is buttery soft, and this suede is no exception. I've had this for a couple of years now, and it still looks just as stunning as it did when purchased.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Another Rainy Day.

Surprise, surprise, we had another rainy day in Seattle. Luckily, it was rather light with no need for "true" raincoats.

We have been wanting to try out Manhattan for lunch (we tried their dinner) in Capitol Hill, and it was wonderful! We highly recommend their burgers and steak. We got the hummingbird cocktail for two, which was delightfully refreshing.

Afterwards, we went around to some costume and thrift shops before going to a whisk(e)y tasting.

feather crop: Mango, blouse: Vince, necklace: Macy's

leather/wool cape: Vero Moda via Asos, hat: Forever21, wax coated denim: Forever21, shoes: black Litas by Jeffrey Campbell via Karmaloop, buckled satchel: Vieta via Nasty Gal, necklace: Macy's

feather crop: Mango, leather: Asos, hi-low diagonal dress: Lembas, shoes: Lorissa by Sam Edelman via Karmaloop

on Ryan:
sport jacket: Vince, bowtie: Pointe via Amazon, button-up: Express, slacks: Express, shoes: Aldo

winter chill.

We've been having just a bitter cold here! However it is incomparable to some winters past, but I just can't seem to get used to the cold... I'm not sure how I survived as a child when we migrated from Honolulu to Boston with it's harsh winters! It's amazing how adaptable our bodies are as children. My fiance says it's all about having a mental state of warmth, but I try and try and it never works for me!

Anyway, I had to suck it up while doing a shoot with the adorable Jessika Levine. I thoroughly enjoyed our photo shoot outing up north by the ferry dock, though my hands, toes and face were numb from it. I believe it was raining the entire shoot, but it aided in the wet look :) Here's some shots from our shoot:

First Look:   1. intarsia sweater Vince  2. l/s black shirt Free People  3. knit buckle skirt Forever 21  4. plaid knit tights Bloomingdales   5. buckle boots Aldo  6. knit infinity scarf Forever 21

Second Look:   1. intarsia crop cardigan L.A.M.B.  2. orange bardot dress ASOS  3. leatherette skirt Forever 21  4. black nylons   5. shearling clog booties BCBG

Third Look:   1. fair isle sweater dress Urban Outfitters  2. orange bardot dress ASOS  3. waist belt UO  4. infinity scarf Forever 21  5. buckle booties Sam Edelman

You can check out more of her photos here.

a tea party.

My wonderful (and amazingly talented) friends put together a lovely tea party (possibly inspired by the Royal Wedding). The rules were head adornments/hats and pastels.

1. mint dress Goldie   2. pima modal tank Vince   3. lace petticoat skirt H&M   4. frill knee high socks Macy's   5. foxy platforms Jeffrey Campbell   6. floral crown DIY with materials from JoAnn's

a grande engagement.

As you may have picked up from the last post, my charming & adorable boyfriend of the past three years proposed! I should have known... but I had been so busy with my graduation that I had forgotten I told him "you have to wait until after I graduate!" to propose. Little did I know he would wait exactly one week! He flew in our friend, and amazing photographer, Jessica Valle for the proposal and engagement shoot. It was quite fun working with her and Ryan while walking all round the piers and pike place for the photos. Here are my favourites; hope you enjoy them:

Engagement outfit: 1. silk print blouse Tulle   2. pima modal tank Vince   3. high waisted skirt American Apparel   4. ankle booties Forever 21

You can view more of Jessica's amazing work here!

I said "yes".

Proposal outfit:   1. mint dress Goldie   2. pima modal tank Vince   3. suede legging Forever 21   4. ballet flat Seychelles   5. suede messenger ASOS   6. engagement ring the fiance ;)


Photos taken by the adorable Jessica Valle. See more of her photos here!