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    Shopping when Petite

    I spent a lot of time last month searching for the perfect raincoat since I knew I was unprepared for the rainy days ahead. All I had was a black anorak from Target that was a size too small and, while it said water-resistant on the tag, got soaked through pretty quick. But shopping for petite sizes is really tough. I still don’t understand why so few styles are made in petite sizes when the average American woman is 5’4″.  That has to mean there’s a bunch of us under the 5’3″ that is the cutoff for petite sizing, right?…

    Falling for Fall
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    Falling for Fall

    I know we have a few days left until autumn is truly here, but it sure feels like summer just called it quits here in Portland. A rainy weekend and a forecast that shows cloudy skies and cooler weather have me ready to snuggle up and fully embrace this fall thing. Now, maybe the weather isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about, but remember that I grew up in the desert. There are really only two seasons in the desert: hot and grab a jacket. If you look outside the window from your climate controlled house, you usually can’t tell…

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    Another Evening Stroll

    I’m in love with Portland. That much can be said without much hesitation. The weather is enjoyable, the greenery is breathtaking, and the people are so friendly. It’s really feeling like I’ve made it home. Our pup seems to enjoy it here as well. We both enjoy evening walks. We aren’t quite used to the sun going down at 9pm at this time of year, but it makes for more time to explore. We come across so many interesting and beautiful things just minutes from where we live. One of my favorite things this spring (since I guess it isn’t…

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    Rainy Days and Fashion Faves

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    Southern California has been hit with a few cloudy, rainy days, and it is lovely! Especially since it was in the high 90’s just two days ago. I recently bought this trench coat (listed in my Q1 recap here), and I honestly thought I was not going to have the opportunity to wear it anytime soon. This coat is from ASOS’s petite section and wasn’t as expensive as most other trenches go for. I love the look, and really love that I don’t have to make any alterations to it! ASOS’s free returns also gave me the opportunity to try a…

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    Springtime

    A big challenge for me right now is figuring out how to dress for the spring weather without having the restrictions of strict work clothes requirements. It’s awesome that I no longer have to wear jeans every single day, but I’m also not entirely sure what to wear either. I really love this outfit, but I decided to wear it on a super windy day. I guess jeans may have been a better option after all. top: h&m // skirt: asos // shoes: nordstrom rack    

    A New Wardrobe Staple
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    A New Wardrobe Staple

    You ever buy something because when you try it on it feels like it already has a place in your wardrobe? I totally felt that way about this blouse and these shoes! I will admit that I probably don’t need any more striped things added to my closet, but this blouse was too great to resist. Most striped things I own are knit, and they just don’t feel quite nice enough to wear to work. The only thing that almost swayed me from buying this top are the sleeve tabs. I really don’t like those things, but I think I…

    Tutorial Try-Out: Girl Next Door
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    Tutorial Try-Out: Girl Next Door

    Welcome to my first Tutorial Try-Out! One of my goals this year is to make an effort to boost my beauty skills, particularly when it comes to doing my hair and makeup. I’ll be perfectly honest, I’m perfectly fine going out into the world without any makeup on and hair air-dried straight. In fact, it’s my go-to look most days. But, not taking the time to add a little style to my hair and makeup is falling right in line with my tendency to dress myself in jeans and a t-shirt everyday. It hasn’t helped me rekindle my sense of…

    To the Show
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    To the Show

    dress c/o eshakti // clutch & bracelet: nordstrom // shoes: forever21 // necklace: rocksbox Last night we went and saw The Lion King Broadway show.  It was spectacular! I had seen it before back in 2006, and it was just as great as I remembered it. Our seats were quite close and center, and honestly, the price we paid was worth it, especially since Mike was seeing it for the first time. Because it was a special night out, I finally got to wear this amazing dress that I received from eShakti, an online retailer that allows you to customize…

    Embrace It
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    Embrace It

    blouse: loft // vest: h&m // leggings: ann taylor // boots: nordstrom // hat: loft Yesterday was my chance to dive head first into cooler weather, and you bet I embraced it! Morning rains meant the temperatures stayed in the 60s all day long. I pulled out every new item for fall and put them all into one outfit. This is my only chance until the weather cools down for real! To start, these boots are at the top of my list of things I want to be able to wear all the time. I bought them in the Nordstrom…

    Nod to Fall
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    Nod to Fall

    top: ann taylor factory // skirt: loft outlet // shoes: french connection The internet has exploded with fall, and it’s been the hottest it’s been all summer this past week. I desperately want to pull out jackets and sweaters to go with my tea and soup, but alas the temperatures will not allow it. I should be used to it by now, as southern California really isn’t all too different from Arizona in terms of seasons, but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming of changing leaves and brisk mornings. In hopes of adding at least the thought of fall into…