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A Very Seattle Wedding: The Corson Building
My husband and I got married this past November at the Corson Building in Georgetown, a restaurant very near and dear to our hearts. We had the entire location to ourselves and our small party of 37 friends and family and we had an evening we will never forget. The focus for us was really on having a large family dinner that was comfortable, delicious and filled with laughter. We were lucky enough to have an amazing evening that was just that and now my husband and I are enjoying the rest of our lives together. All credits are at the end of this post, thank you for letting me…
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Leather on Leather: Political Movements and the Way We Dress
Leather Overall Dress (similar HERE and HERE) | Beret | Leather Coat (similar HERE ) |Boots (similar HERE) | Necklace (similar HERE) The way we dress is often a reflection of fashion trends true, but it also can be a reflection of the times and cultural movements that are happening. Today’s look is giving me major 70’s vibes and I kept help but wonder if my googling of Gloria Steinhem protesting in the 70’s filtered into my wardrobe choices subconsciously. Similarly with fashion week approaching leather on leather seems like a fresh way to combine current closet favorites but again there is something tough and defining about a leather…
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The Must-Have Band Tee of the Year: Bleached Goods Iron Maiden-Karl Lagerfeld T-Shirt
Iron Lager (Sweatshirt version)| Orange Coat (similar HERE and HERE) | H&M Earrings | Blue Pants (similar HERE) You have seen this shirt before, whether it was outside the Spring ’17 proverbial tends this Fall or on your favorite cutting edge celebrity, this t-shirt has been everywhere, and rightly so. A genius mash-up of the vintage band tee world and high fashion, the brand Bleached Goods made it to the scene before Givenchy, before Vetements, they created the trend. Utilizing impeccably talented artists (who knows who they are) they made an art form out of digging vintage band tees out of archives and re-doing them utilizing current fashion designers. The…
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How to Style Your Maxi Skirt in the Winter
Winter is most certainly here and as we struggle to stay warm we have to find new and creative ways to still wear the majority of our closet despite the freezing temperatures. Here are some of my tricks for incorporating a summer favorite: the tiered maxi skirt, into your winter wardrobe. This outfit was decided upon as I stared longingly into my closet at this brilliant ASOS maxi skirt (currently on sale) that was one of my favorite summer staples with a band tee and a great pair of boots. To transition this into the colder weather I needed a few things: a warm top and a way to keep…
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The Updated Classic White Shirt & the Karl Lagerfeld Pin
2016 was the year of the white shirt and as we rush into 2017 the importance of this seemingly basic item has not diminished. Layering is and will always be a huge part of fashion, a way to add an interest to a look through your styling. This year’s white shirt trends are perfect for layering however they are anything but basic. Sleeves have been a major focus lately with bell sleeves, flared sleeves and ruffled sleeves dominating every corner of the fashion world. With a simple button up this sleeve detail can have a big impact. In today’s particular white shirt the cuffs of the sleeves are oversized creating…
