5.28.2014

let's take a stroll


Top: Nordstrom Rack | Denim: Joe's Jeans via Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Jacket: old Forever 21 (similar) | Satchel: Imoshion via HauteLook

Anorak jackets are kind of my jam. I have yet to find an ensemble they don't work with, and if there is one out there I beg you, please don't tell me about it because you would just be breaking my heart. 

5.26.2014

summer lovin' sales



One of the best parts about a holiday weekend is the opportunity to stock the closet. 
Here are a few sales that I'm checking out today!


ASOS | 20% off everything
Nordstrom | half-yearly sale
Sole Society | up to 50% off
Loft | extra 60% off sale styles
Gap | 40% off regular price styles
J.Crew Factory | 50% off women's & men's styles
Anthropologie | top off spring, let in summer sale
ModCloth | sale into summertime - up to 30% off


a time to twirl

sweater: old Banana Republic | skirt: DownEast Basics via zulily (similar)
belt: H&M (similar) | sandals: Zara (on sale!) | sunglasses: Target

Happy Memorial day friends! Summer has (unofficially) started! Time to bust out the BBQ's, corn on the cob holders and croquet sets. Or if you're like me and living in Seattle...time to continue using our umbrellas and water-resistant rain gear! 

We experienced some summer-worthy sun over the past few weeks, but this weekend got a bit blustery, so I'm going to spend some time today pretending that it's as warm as the morning I decided to stop at my favorite neighborhood bakery for a pastry - wearing a twirl-worthy skirt of course. Because what goes better with a treat than some tulle?

5.23.2014

words to live by | links to love


Memorial Day is on the horizon, as is summer, and I am quite excited about both. Three day weekends are such a treat. There is just something very special about that moment on Sunday night when you realize the fun isn't over yet - there is still one more day to savor. 

I for one plan on having a grand old time for the next few days. No plans have been settled on, no trips officially booked, and despite my love for schedules and check lists and itineraries, I'm okay with that. There might be an afternoon spent at a favorite wine tasting room, or a drive out to a family cabin or some time spent with my parents. Whichever way the weekend takes me I know I will love it...every minute. And I hope you do too.

love, Britt

  • I'm quite content with my love life right now, but that doesn't mean I don't need a little advice now and again. These wise words from some of TV's finest will do nicely in a pinch when my girlfriends are unavailable. 


  • Rosé has been my drink of choice lately, so throwing a flower arranging party  starring a particular pink wine seems like a perfect idea.




  • I've been on a handbag kick lately, and this scalloped mini pouch from MATINE is calling my name...loudly.



5.22.2014

it's in the (bucket) bag

Button-up: old Banana Republic (similar)| Denim: Banana Republic (last seen here)
Boat shoes: Sperry | Handbag: Sole Society

When it comes to my personal style I love trying out different looks. Classic one day, boho the next, maybe a little glam the following week, but there is one fashion area that I seldom experiment with, and that involves my choice of handbag. I will often rock the same old crossbody, satchel or tote for months and months until it is practically falling apart. At least I can never be charged with accessory neglect! 

5.21.2014

my closet is craving...baseball caps!

Summertime baseball caps
Summer is so incredibly close and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than throwing on a favorite baseball cap and spending an evening at a ball game. Fun fact: I almost never actually sit at my seat when I go. You see, the trick is to buy the super-cheap seats and then spend the whole time in the beer garden! Genius! I'm not going to lie though, my cap collection is seriously lacking. I think I own one old college hat and another from Whistler. That's it! So sad...but lucky for me there are a ton of fashionable options I've found recenty that are sweet, feminine and totally me. Check out my favorites below! 

1. This metallic stunner from J.Crew defines my kind of shine.

2. J.Crew does it again with this chambray option. Classic meets classic!

3. Stripes with subtle checkerboard detailing top this sporty khaki cap.

4. White eyelet! On a baseball cap! Can you get anymore darling than that? 

5. Okay, maybe you can if you top your tresses with seersucker stripes...

6. Taking a turn for the tropical is this vibrant number. Perfect for donning poolside with an icy drink in hand.

5.20.2014

spots & stripes

Top: J.Crew Factory | Denim: Target | Heels: Franco Sarto via HauteLook (similar)
Watch: Target | Necklace: 1928 Jewelry | Clutch: old Coach

It doesn't take much to get me into some leopard now and again. A few spots here and there can do wonders when it comes to enhancing your look with a subtle kick of sass. My boyfriend drove over for a date night the other week and dinner out in my neighborhood was just the excuse I needed to slip on a pair of my favorite primal pumps...

5.16.2014

wishing you a lovely weekend...


Another week gone by...where does the time go? I for one am okay with the days slipping away - gets me a few steps closer to summer! Seattle experienced another week of fabulous weather, which had me diving into my seasonal apparel box to rediscover my sun-friendly dresses and colorful cardigans. We're seeing cooler temps and drizzle return just in time for the weekend, but I'm actually looking forward to some gray days...gives me an excuse to cozy up and finish off season 1 of The Paradise on Netflix! Have you heard of this show? It's like Downton Abbey, but set inside Nordstrom. Can you think of a better concept than that?

Well friends, I hope this weekend provides you with relaxing moments of your own to savor. My tip? Indulge in a bottle of rosé, find a quiet, sunny spot and bask in a bit of quiet bliss. You deserve it! 

In the meantime, while the wine is chilling, here are a few interesting things I found myself reading about this week...

  • This white denim guide includes tips for every body type and even has great advice for how to keep your favorite pair looking crisp and clean. Hint...spray them with Scotchgard!
  • Boden's Color Yourself Happy outfit series is putting me in a summer state of mind. I'm feeling particularly drawn to the Breezy Blues collection. Beachy keen indeed!
  • A baseball cap is my go-to low-maintenance accessory choice when I'm short on time in the morning. Just toss on and go! This option in traditional chambray puts a fun twist on the already timeless style. 
  • I don't own any genuine pearls...yet, but this article has me inspired to wear them in unexpected ways.
  • The beauty word is constantly abuzz with new products, and as tempting as they are it's important to watch out for certain ingredients that are not all that face-friendly. These guidelines are great to keep in mind when scoping out new indulgences.
  • The mild spring weather we've been experiencing here in Seattle has me dreaming of meals eaten al fresco. This French-inspired picnic would be the perfect way to spend a balmy evening. 

5.15.2014

lace & chambray


Dress: Target (similar here, here and here) | Button-up: Nordstrom Rack (similar)
Boots: not quite sure...I bought them in Italy (similar)

Ironically enough, the day I decided to wear this outfit happened to also be the Mean Girls 10th Anniversary. On Wednesdays we wear pink indeed! It also happened to be one of the first 80-degree days Seattle had experienced yet this spring. The weather called for something special. Lace and some polka dot chambray seemed like the right choice.

5.14.2014

inspired by...scalloped swimwear


I don't know about you, but I for one am desperately seeking summer. You see, Seattle has been experiencing quite the sunshine spree lately, but sadly it's still not "let's go make friends with someone who owns a boat" weather. Okay fine, it's 80-degrees out right now and plenty warm to justify lounging by a lake. I'm just...not all that tan right now. 

And to make matters worse, Pinterest is overrun with summertime style, and my boards are starting to taunt and tease me - especially my swimwear board, which has taken on a certain sweet little theme... 

5.13.2014

the happiest hours

Nordstrom dress - on sale last season (similar) | Target cardigan (similar)
Tory Burch flats via Nordstrom Rack (similar)

Confession...I am a serious sucker for Happy Hour. Those magical moments between 5 - 7 p.m. are some of the best I have encountered, and I find them terribly hard to resist. Here are a few reasons why...#1 it means I'm done with work for the day. I love my job and my company is awesome (weekly dodge ball games? a CEO who brings ice cream around when the weather turns warm? being told to read InStyle for an hour and call it "research?" well okay, if you insist!), but I quite enjoy when the day shifts from work to play and I get to go indulge in a cocktail across the street at one of my favorite bars, Six Seven. 


5.12.2014

where the heart is


The Home T | Joe's jeansTarget sandals (similar)
Vince Camuto purse (similar) | Ray Ban New Wayfarers
MAKE UP FOR EVER lipstick #42

I am crazy proud to call Washington State - and more specifically Seattle - my home. I was born here, raised here, and aside from 10-weeks abroad in Rome I haven't lived anywhere else. True, it's crossed my mind to move once or twice (I'm praying that my place of employment opens an office in NYC...), but for the moment I am quite happy to call myself a Seattleite. 





Not to brag or anything, but Washington kind of has everything...a metropolitan (and quite stylish) city, gorgeous mountains, beautiful waterfronts, GREEN EVERYWHERE, some of the best wineries in the nation, art, film, music, theater, coffee, coffee, and coffee (did I mention the coffee?) Our foodie scene is out of this world and there is a new craft cocktail bar opening up every other weekend...in short, this place is a 20-something girl's kind of heaven. And it's my home. And I'm kind of obsessed with it.

So I can't begin to tell you how excited I was to stumble upon a tee shirt that proclaims to all the world where my home happens to be. I first discovered it via the fabulous Keiko Lynn (take a moment to pay her blog a visit - don't worry - I'll wait), and the moment she featured her Florida pride tee I knew I had to have the Washington option in my closet stat.

The best part is that it isn't just another tee to throw in that one drawer that's already stuffed with a dozen or so tees, tanks and what not. No, this tee is special because it's linked to a cause. And a pretty cool one at that. Here's the sitch: at the end of each quarter, a portion of The Home T's profits go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

A bit of background...MS is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, essentially disrupting the flow of information between the brain and body. My uncle was diagnosed 30 years ago and it's empowering to know that there are groups out there, like The Home T, that utilize fashion in such a positive and proactive way. As they say on their site, each purchase is just a small drop in the bucket, but get enough drops together and the bucket will fill right up. 

The tees themselves are wonderfully soft, the perfect slim-but-not-too-tight cut, and are now offered in both v-neck and raglan styles. They even sell tote bags (definitely on my wish list!) and bitty bodysuits for the wee ones in your life. 

Dress it up a bit with skinny jeans, stilettos, and red red lips, or go casual in a maxi skirt and anorak jacket (aka...my go-to travel outfit) -  either way you will feel (and look) awesome each time you wear it, which will be a lot...trust me!

For more information about the Home T, visit their site. 

5.09.2014

wishing you a lovely weekend...


Well, that was quite a nice little week! From movie date nights to surprise bouquets of roses and bottles of wine to a Starbucks cart opening downstairs at my office, the past few days have been busy, exciting and full of some very wonderful moments. Oh yeah, I started blogging too! I know this little space of mine hasn't earned too many glances yet, but to those of you who have stumbled upon it I wish you a restful and relaxing weekend! Be sure to hug your Moms extra-tight on Sunday and I'll see you back here bright and early Monday morning. Cheers! 

love ~ Britt

5.08.2014

sunday in the park



Gap sweater (similar) | Target jeans (similar) | Sole Society wedges
Forever 21 crossbody bag | Maybelline Coral Crush lipstick

Distressed denim and I are having a major moment right now. It's getting quite serious actually. I see the way my boyfriend eyes them...even he's starting to get jealous. Or he might just be wondering why I tend to gravitate toward jeans with holes in them. The gentleman who swiped our tickets at Disneyland recently had a similar, quizzical look on his face. He told me I better run home and inspect my washing machine because it was obviously on the fritz and eating my clothes. Oh men! They just don't understand. 

5.07.2014

just for mom

Mother's Day Gift Guide

If anyone out there deserves a special day all her own it's Mom. Personally, I think an entire week should be devoted to our favorite lady, but for now we must settle for 24 magical hours during which we are required to indulge, celebrate and spoil her. I had a bit of fun bopping around online searching for the ideal Mother's Day gift and thought I'd share my finds. From a personalized recipe box to quirky little note cards to a perfectly pink travel journal to scribble her adventures in, there is certain to be something here to suit one or more of Mom's varied interests!

5.06.2014

saturday


J.Crew Factory top | Banana Republic jeans | Sole Society flats (similar)
Target watch | H&M necklace (similar) | Old Navy sunglasses (similar)

It's a universal truth that Saturday is a wonderful day. For most it signals the start to a relaxing weekend, encompassing the first 24 of 48 work-free hours, but for me it involves something even better, something that Seattle does really, really well. And that, my stylish friends, would be dim sum. 

5.05.2014

morning coffee


H&M Trench (similar) | Target skirt (similar) | Nordstrom Rack tee (similar)
Cole Haan boots (similar) My scarf (similar)
Coach sunglasses (similar) | Wanderlust + Co Earrings (similar)

Pretty blooms have been popping up all over Seattle lately. What better way to celebrate their arrival then with a vibrant, floral pencil skirt?

5.04.2014

coming soon...





Hello to anyone who may stumble upon this blog today! My first post will go live tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. PST. So sit pretty and I'll see you back here soon!