Style

I'm no fashion blogger, but I like dressing up in the morning and finding new ways to wear the items in my closet.

The 70's called...

The 70's called...

... they want their bell bottoms back Ever since I saw the Modern Flare Jean on the Everlane website, I knew I had to get myself a pair (I recently realized that straight legs are not for me so I'm always on the hunt for wide legs). This is

Rainy Day Essentials

Rainy Day Essentials

Not bad weather, only bad clothing.

Sewing a Pendleton Maywood Totepack with Klum House

Sewing a Pendleton Maywood Totepack with Klum House

You're not gonna believe it but, I made this bag in an afternoon! Me, Chloé, famous for starting sewing projects and waiting for her mom to come visit to finish them! Sweater (Everlane) | Jeans (Vintage) | Boots (c/o Fortress of Inca) | Bag (Klum House - DIY) A couple

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018) - Day 6-10

Styling Challenge

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018) - Day 6-10

Oh hi! Is it still time for me to post the second half of my fall 10x10 challenge? I'll take that as a yes. For some reason, the daily posting on Instagram overwhelmed me a little and I took a little social media break, and then I totally

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018) - Day 1-5

Styling Challenge

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018) - Day 1-5

The 10x10 challenge is always such an exciting time for me! I spend more time than I care to admit coming up with new outfit combinations and scrolling through the #fall10x10 and #10x10friends hashtags on Instagram (PS: did you know you can follow a hashtag on Instagram?) It's

When Was the Last Time you Bought Plastic?

When Was the Last Time you Bought Plastic?

For me, it was 2 days ago when something I purchased at my neighborhood market was wrapped in plastic-lined butcher paper. While I'm happy about the fact that I've made great efforts to reduce the mount of plastic from my life - especially after reading Beth

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018)

Styling Challenge

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Fall Edition (2018)

Pictures by Alba Betancourt shot at Tendue. If you've been reading the blog for some time, you know I love the 10x10 challenge. I've participated twice - once last fall and once in the spring of 2017. I did not get to participate last spring and

A Fall Afternoon Walk around Portland in my Nisolos

A Fall Afternoon Walk around Portland in my Nisolos

Working from home and moving from city to city over the past couple years, I've quickly realized that Internet and Instagram would play a major part in the way I'd meet new friends. But little did I know that I would find not one but four

Portland Flea Market Finds

Portland Flea Market Finds

Sometimes the vintage stars align and you find the perfect outfit for a bargain in less than half an hour. Note to self: Stop shooting pictures on trash collection days. Last Sunday, I had planned to go to the flea market early, wander, eat at a foot cart and visit

What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

When I was a kid, a teacher would come to my school to teach us English once a week. I have two memories from her class: 1. She leaves the school crying because we forgot to do our homework (mean little 10-year-olds!). 2. She randomly picked British names for us.

A 100% Portland-made Outfit with Lauren Winter and Rachel Sees Snail Shoes

A 100% Portland-made Outfit with Lauren Winter and Rachel Sees Snail Shoes

Photo credits: Octave Zangs I love supporting local makers, but I don't necessarily always have the budget to add their pieces to my closet. And then, sometimes, the universe conspires in my favor. Worn / Jumpsuit: Lauren Winter (made in Portland, OR), Shoes: Rachel Sees Snail Shoes (made Portland,

You Can't Go Wrong with Neutrals

You Can't Go Wrong with Neutrals

Last night was a good hair night, so I bribed Octave with the promise of dinner at our favorite taco joint in exchange for a quick photo session on the way there. I had thrown this outfit together before heading to an event at WM Goods. Create + Connect is a

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Shopping Guide Featured

How to Be a (more) Sustainable Fashion Consumer Without Breaking the Bank

Congratulations to the Sustainable Fashion Forum! What a success!

My Fake Commute

My Fake Commute

Freelancers, do you do that too?

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Winter Edition (2018) - Day 10

Styling Challenge

My 10×10 Closet Challenge - Winter Edition (2018) - Day 10

TGIF! I'm not gonna lie, this challenge has been slightly more tedious than the previous one and I'm ready to dive back into my closet. Still, I'm pretty happy with this last look and hope you'll enjoy it too! My Day 10