Archives for “Fashion and Style”
In fashion, like in love, comfort is key. Chelsea Rae wrote a post on finding personal style, which got me thinking about my own. My biggest downfall is not sticking to my true style. They tell aspiring authors, “Write what you know.” Well, Wear what you know. The key to maternity shopping is really knowing [...]
Aside from, you know, having a gorgeous baby, I’m really excited about clothes and shopping this September! Fall’s colors aren’t too different than the palette for Spring/Summer, which is OK with me because I love gold, coral and turquoise shades. I can’t wait to get back into skinny jeans, and I’m also still big on [...]
This giveaway is closed ~ Congratulations to Brittanie! Comment #48 was Brittanie, who put together this Polyvore look to go with the earrings: Untitled by pleasloveit featuring black tops
We’re currently camping near the Oregon coast but I’ve decided to really make the effort to blog more once we get home. My plan once we’re back in Portland is basically to sit around working & waiting to pop out this baby (We’re almost at 34 weeks!) so I figure it’s a good time to [...]
Donny usually does better than me at thrifting and discount shopping and yesterday was no exception. First we hit up Salvation Army in search of nursery furniture, but came home with this Moustash Rides trucker hat. It cost 99 cents and looked totally grimy but he managed to get it completely clean (One run through [...]
The past few weeks I have wanted fro yo all day every day. I think that frozen yogurt has replaced my salmon nigiri (sushi) obsession, and I felt myself getting upset browsing Google images for soft serve fro yo after midnight. The difference between a normal craving and a pregnancy craving is that a preg [...]
Sometimes it is a really good thing that I don’t have money in my bank account… Vintage Chanel at Billion Dollar Babes – I normally prefer the classic quilted Chanel handbag (which is in the sale as well), but I love this turquoise and fringe for summer. Chanel sale going on now! Betsey Johnson at [...]
I saw this Triple Star Ring by Maison Martin Margiela on Nylon Blogs. At $275, I’m sure I will never actually own it, but perhaps someone will put something similar up on Etsy? These Modern Tribal Hoops by Urban Outfitters are kind of perfection. Going perfectly with my turquoise obsession, they also feature my other [...]
This afternoon we hit up my father-in-law’s house for the first BBQ of the season, and today’s Look of the Day is my husband Donny. He bought this shirt for $10 this winter and had been waiting to wear it – Today was a wonderful 80 degrees, perfect for steak, grilled corn on the cob [...]
When I saw a Matt & Nat sale pop up in my inbox yesterday, I had to scope it out immediately. I’ve been lusting after a Matt & Nat handbag for years but always found an excuse not to purchase. Browsing the sale lazily in bed yesterday morning, I fell for two bags on the [...]
I hadn’t been thrift shopping in what seemed like forever, so I was excited to shop a bit when we dropped off some donations at Goodwill on Monday. I made off with this pair of brand new gold wedge sandals, a small silver chain necklace and this silky scarf in perfect summer colors. The small [...]
Considering it was still raining on Friday night, I was skeptical of the weather report claiming it would be 70 and sunny for the Rose Festival on Saturday, but it was actually hot outside by noon. Before heading downtown, D and I ran some errands and hit up the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market to mingle, [...]
I have been on the hunt for the perfect sandals that are both trendy/stylish and comfy (read: pregnant feet friendly). These “Marcinstocks” Marc by Marc Jacobs clog sandals are from last year and I feel they’d be the perfect go-with-anything summer shoe. My self esteem can only withstand so many wears of Old Navy flip-flops. [...]
The second week of May a friend and I attended an American Apparel Rummage Sale at the Portland Convention Center. Boy was it disappointing. I heard it cleared out in the afternoon hours but just the checkout line that morning was an hour long. And there was hardly anything worth buying, definitely nothing worth standing [...]
Zebra romper, $19; Betseyville Bowler $55 (also available in blue and pink) I die for this zebra print romper by Mad Sky & Mad Boy. Right now you will also find discounted Betsey Johnson and Betseyville items as well as looks inspired by Sex and the City 2. All sales end within the next 24 [...]
The Fashionable Housewife is giving away one Kathy Van Zeeland Nappa Zip Top Satchel with Wristlet. Bag is from her new Head-to-Toe collection and is available in Black, White, Champagne, Silver, Bronze, Aruba Blue, and Light Purple. Contest is open until 5/16. I would choose this bag in basic black. I love the studding on [...]
The Fashionable Housewife & Stella & Dot are giving away this St. Tropez Statement Necklace, retailing at $178.00, as seen in Lucky mag. Enter to win & check out the video on how to wear statement making necklaces. Contest is open until 5/16. I love the statement necklace trend and hope it sticks for a [...]
Yesterday was Game 6 of first round NBA Playoffs for the Portland Trail Blazers. Since meeting my husband, I’ve gone from knowing zero about the game to being a pretty hardcore Blazer fan, so I was thrilled when my friend Brittanie scored tickets for the 6th Playoff game. Unfortunately the team lost and was eliminated [...]
Khloe Kardashian posted this look this week, showing off one of her favorite styles right now, jumpers. The Quick Trim is definitely working, as her body looks amazing.
Summer has always been my favorite season. As far as fashion goes, the trends are rarely as exciting as those of Fall/Winter, but spring’s looks are more likely to be seen and shown off. Once the sun comes out, I find myself making excuses to run errands, thus making dressing up much more fun. Add [...]
I’ve owned Delicious brand heels before and they hold up really well for the affordable price. At just $14 (not including shipping), these Agape Peep-Toe Pumps will fit most budgets, or you can enter to win these shoes from Fashion Fling! I love the subtle animal print and buckle detail. I would wear these pumps [...]
Good lord, this is the most pale I’ve been since birth. On Friday I wore this to an appointment. Sunny days are finally coming back to Portland, although it was too cold to wear this outfit without the sweatshirt. Sunnies: Sunglass Warehouse Tanks: Old Navy Hoodie: American Apparel Leggings: Ross, $3 Sandals: Ideeli, by Matisse [...]
Glamour is definitely not my favorite magazine (for the most part I find them quite stupid), but I’ll pick up anything with style icon Victoria Beckham on the cover. Posh has got to be the hottest housewife you’ve ever seen (except maybe Kastyn in these house bunny photos). When Beckham isn’t working, she helps serve [...]
Chanel is coming out with temporary tattoos, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. As someone with actual, inked tattoos, it’s hard for me not to find fake tattoos a bit offensive. It’s the same way I felt when they put fake ink and piercings on Californication actress Rachel Miner rather than finding [...]
This furniture isn’t really new to me, as it was sitting in my friend Ginger’s apartment the past year. When she announced she was moving, she assigned me a sheet of paper and instructed me to make note of everything I wanted, like a registry. It’s bittersweet, as she no longer lives close by, but [...]
Blogger, web designer and housewife living in Portland, OR. Avid thrift shopper, writer, lover of arts and crafts, salmon sashimi, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Expecting a baby boy in September. 
