Summer Whites With Loft!

DRESS // JACKET // BRACELET // SHOES || GIA’S DRESS // BAG //

Something about wearing white in the summer just feels right. It’s fresh, cool and always looks good. When you’re looking for the best pieces to match together for the perfect summer white look, think about layering textures and prints. I love the print of this shift dress with the weight of this solid white denim jacket, it really makes the jacket stand out, in turn giving the dress it’s own space to shine! Can we talk about how pretty this bracelet is too?!

These photos are all shot by the amazing and talented Beatriz! Here is her Instagram and website.

Nordstrom Spring Favs + Double Points Event!

I went into Nordstrom the other day to buy this cute dress for a recent event and didn’t even realize they were having a double points event! #bloggerfail

There was a ton of cute pieces for spring that I wanted to share with you all, as well as some staples that I wear year round!

Click the image below to shop each item

I earn a very small portion of the sale when you click on an image or link to shop. It is always 100% free for you to use these links, I appreciate your support so much!

How cute is that “Mama” ring?! I totally want it for Mother’s Day (cough, cough DUSTIN)! Also that pink hat is on it’s way to me. You know I can’t pass up a cute new hat! Everything on this page is also linked up on my Liketoknow.it if that’s your preferred shopping method! You can also shop any of my Instagram outfits that way too, make sure to give me a follow while you’re on the app!

Thanks for stopping by!

xo

The Perfect Lace Kimono Outfit

Today Dustin and I got to enjoy a few blissful kid-free hours to run all over town doing boring grown-up stuff like going to the post office, picking up toilet paper from Costco and finally getting some returns done that had been sitting in the car for a week. It felt nice to be able to speed through our errands, but I sure missed my little Stella bean! It’s funny how even a few hours apart can be so hard, but when you spend 24/7 with your little munchkin it’s hard to be away even for a little while!

Check out my post on Mom Guilt

I wore this SUPER cute lace kimono c/o Chic Wish, it is such a versatile piece and I can’t wait for it to warm up so I can use it as a swim cover-up or paired with some denim shorts! Chic Wish just got in a ton of super cute summer items like this dress you saw me wear on our Salishan trip on the coast, and this flowy tunic that is everyone’s favorite top! I’ll link some more of my personal favorite Chic Wish pieces at the end of this post!

Salishan Resort and Spa - Photo Diary

Outfit Details

// KIMONO // TOP // JEANS // SHOES // BAG // HAT //

More Chic Wish Items I Love:

Hope you all are having an amazing weekend!

xo

Save vs. Splurge Spring Bags and Shoes

There are so many fun Spring shoes and bags out already, many of which I already own from previous seasons! As I’ve been shopping these past couple weeks, I’ve realized that a lot of my key Spring pieces that I’ve purchased are also available at other retailers, some priced much lower, and some priced higher. I figured it would be helpful to make a guide of the items I own (some I own the “save” version and some I own the “splurge”). I have to say that most of the affordable options are equal if not BETTER quality than their pricier twins so if you’ve had your on one of these fun pieces but didn’t want to splurge, you can feel better about saving a few bucks on the affordable option and still get to enjoy all of these Spring trends!

*Hover over image and click on each item to shop*

SAVE

SPLURGE

I can’t wait to style these pieces and share them with you all summer long! I am particularly excited about my woven slip on mules. They are SO comfy and very versatile, perfect for any occasion.

Happy Friday, friends! Thanks for reading!

xo

My Favorite Ripped Jeans - Affordable Spring Essentials!

Although our weather has been completely wacko in Portland with alternating snow days mixed with days of sun and blue skies, I’ve decided to style more Spring looks for you all since I am impatient and ready for the season to change over already! This look in particular is versatile because it can be layered with a light jacket for chillier days like I did here. These shoes are also pretty covering and not completely full out warm weather footwear. Speaking of these shoes, I’ve had them for going on three years now and each year they sell out at the start of the year so if you’ve had your eye on them I wouldn’t wait! I also ordered these more affordable shoes this year that are very similar and just as comfortable, for those of you that aren’t ready to splurge.

Click here to see my friend Jenna’s try on haul of cute, affordable denim!

This top is under $20 and the softest button up I own! I am always a sucker for stripes and for the price I couldn’t pass this one up. Also you’ve heard me rave about these jeans so much, a lot of you have picked them up for yourself as well! They are super affordable, perfectly high waisted and super stretchy. The color/style I’m wearing is called “Make it or Break it” I want them in every wash!

Stella’s outfit details:

Hair Bow // Jeans // Shoes // Similar Jacket // Stroller

That little donut thief! She ate one whole glazed donut and two donut holes while we were at this cafe, can you guess if she napped this day?!

Hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead!

xo

The Best Casual LBD + Snake Print Shoes

I shared a sweet coffee date with my little one at the cutest cafe, Figlia Americana, in downtown Portland this past weekend. We shared avocado toast and enjoyed each other’s company while soaking in the calm and very Instagram-able atmosphere. Stella ordered a “coffee” for herself (8 oz milk in a tiny coffee cup lol) and I sipped on a latte, she made friends with all of the people working on their laptops and said please and thank you to the baristas as she asked for milk refills. I can’t believe she’ll be 2 in July.

Dress // Denim Jacket // Shoes // Hat // Necklace

I wore this mid-calf length tank dress that I bought for summer, but couldn’t wait to wear it and now after giving a test drive, I’m ordering it in two more colors. It is SO comfortable and I see it being extremely versatile for year-round wear… not to mention it’s under 20 bucks! I also debuted my new favorite shoes. It took me some time to find the best snake print booties but I am so glad I didn’t settle, these booties are so comfy and just dressy enough to snaz up my (usually) casual ensembles.

Check out two more ways to style a classic little black dress here!

All outfit details are linked in the carousel below!

Dress // Denim Jacket // Shoes // Hat // Necklace

Dress // Denim Jacket // Shoes // Hat // Necklace

Lately we’ve been discovering new coffee shops weekly! Would you like to see a round-up of my favorite local cafes, here on the blog? Let me know and I’'ll make it happen!

Hope you all have a wonderful week.

xo

Cozy Fall Fashion Favorites

Happy Monday friends! I wanted to share a fashion post today on some pieces I’m loving currently. Fall fashion is my all time favorite! All of the rich colors, cozy textures, and fun patterns like leopard print and plaid. I truly can’t get enough. I put together a little shop-able image of some of my affordable favorites right now, just hover over the image and click on each item for more details!

I am so inspired by this season, I want to know your favorite fall trend, tradition, anything! Tell me what you love about fall in the comments. I love sipping coffee on cool, crisp mornings in a chunky knit sweater before anyone else is awake and reading a good book as the sun comes up. There is nothing better than the stillness of a fall morning!

I hope you all enjoyed my cozy fall favs! Here’s to another fantastic week!

xo

Weekly Instagram Recap [September 16-22]

Another week, another Insta-recap! Hope you all aren’t totally over these posts because they’re pretty fun to make. I feel like next week I might add in an extra surprise sooo keep those eyes peeled (weirdest expression ever, peeled eyes? Like grapes? Idk).

Fluffy Fleece For Fall

This is the ultimate fall fleece sweatshirt. Bookmark the link below for whenever Abercrombie does another site-wide sale because it WILL happen sometime in the near future. I will notify when this happens.

SWEATSHIRT // LEGGINGS // SHOES //

Selfie Mode: ON

All my hair and skin favs! Linked below for ya!

SHAMPOO // CONDITIONER // HAIR SCRUB // FACE WASH // MOISTURIZER // FOUNDATION //

Pumpkin Patchin’

Went to a pumpkin patch this week in honor of the first day of fall. Wore this get-up. Idk what I was thinking going to a muddy farm in these clothes, but at least I looked cute? LOL. On an outfit note, if you haven’t bought this tee yet, go, run, buy it in every color!

SHIRT // JEANS // SHOES // BELT

Clarify Scrub

I raved about this new line of Kenra products alllll week long! I’ve used this scrub now for the past 3 weeks and it has changed the GAME for me! Not only am I loving the chic packaging, I’ve never found such a gentle yet effective cleansing shampoo. And my hair is finicky, fine, and unpredictable. Get it. ASAP!

SHAMPOO // CONDITIONER // HAIR SCRUB // HAIR SPRAY //

Seeing Stars and Saving $

Express had another major sale this week, both these jeans and this sweater we’re on sale! I always tell y’all, only shop at Express when there is a sale happening since they do site-wide sales so often!

SWEATER // BRALETTE // JEANS // SHOES // SHOES [similar/affordable]

Mommin’

This tee is my new fav. Threadtank.com has so many cute graphic tees! Use my code ‘stylebyjulianne’ for 10% off everything on their site!

TEE // LEGGINGS // SIMILAR SHOES [under $40!] //

Weekly Instagram Recap [August 12-26]

Hi friends! Today I'm kicking off a new weekly series of Instagram round-up posts featuring all of my looks from the 'gram that I've posted on my feed and also any amazing items that I may have shouted out on Insta stories! I'll be publishing these round-ups every week on Sunday, so make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a post!

I'm hoping these posts will help you all have an easy place to "one stop shop" for anything you may have missed from my Instagram over the past week, it's also just easier than going back and forth between Instagram and Liketoknow.it or other links that I post! Hope you love these posts as much as I love putting these looks together! 
 

Palm Print

These cute leggings were one of my favorite purchases this week! I went back and ordered the matching sports bra, I linked both because they make such a cute set! Unfortunately these shoes are not longer in stock but I linked the white ones I own!

LEGGINGS // SPORTS BRA // T-SHIRT // SHOES //

Polka Dots

The best fall transitional top! Not only are polka dots always on trend, this color is so unique and I just love it so much. Had to pair it with my favorite woven bag of the summer (under $20)!

TOP // BAG // SUNNIES // DENIM (similar) //

Cargo Jacket

I have had this jacket for four years and every fall I get so much use out of it, it's so faded from the years but I am still loving it! This tee is sooo soft and comes in a ton of colors, it's only $17 so I bought a few colors. I'm so happy you all loved these shoes so much! I want to grab them in the brown color too, they're super comfortable and affordable.

T-SHIRT // JACKET // NECKLACE // JEANS // SHOES //

Lace Cami

I went on the HUNT for a great lace trim satin cami and this one is my all time favorite! Even better than the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale one. These jeans are AMAZING quality, like premium denim quality but for a fraction of the price! As always I'm wearing my fav crescent necklace to finish it off. This is one of my favorite looks from this week!

HAT // TOP // NECKLACE // JEANS // BOOTIES

Leopard Shoes

I wear these shoes year-round. I feel that leopard print goes with everything. I love how these ripped jeans edge up this soft pink tee. I'm all about a little juxtaposition in an outfit! I own this T-shirt in all three colors and it is on sale and under $20!

T-SHIRT // NECKLACE // JEANS // SHOES (similar) //

Fall Florals

I pretty much haven't taken these leggings off since buying them! I also got the moto ones from the same brand and I already see myself wearing them all fall/winter. They're comfortable, they suck everything in and are SO flattering! They are a bit pricey, but they are very high quality and worth every penny!

HAT // TOP (similar) // LEGGINGS // MOTO LEGGINGS // BOOTIES

Hope you all enjoy this new series! Any feedback or constructive criticism is welcome, just leave a comment below or shoot me an email. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a post and follow me on my socials so you can get even more behind the scenes!

xo

A Smocked Jumpsuit for Memorial Weekend!

Happy long weekend, friends! Despite all of the sales going on right now, I ended up finding a lot of new goodies when I was out shopping the other day that were not part of the sale, but are SO worth mentioning.

This post will be featuring the most comfortable piece that I found which is this cute smocked top jumpsuit. I normally don't find pieces like this to be flattering on me but lately I've been loving anything that has smocking on it so I gravitated toward this piece and was pleasantly surprised when I tried it on. Not only is it super flattering on, but it feels like actual PAJAMAS. It fits true to size, I got a medium and it is perfect. I plan to wear this beauty with some fun platform sandals or even dress it up with heels and blazer! I think it could be a fun alternative to a dress for summer occasions like weddings, wine tasting, parties, brunch, etc! I have a good gauge (from working at Nordstrom for forever) at how quickly things will see out, and I can tell this piece will be one that flies off the rack.

Make sure to also pick up this cute, super soft and stretchy denim jacket while you're at it! I told myself no more denim jackets this summer, but this one was soooooo comfy I could not say no. Plus it is the updated version of their classic denim jacket and it's even better than before! Definitely a great addition to your summer wardrobe. 

Another item you need is this designer inspired belt for under $20. I plan on ordering it in brown too. I've been wearing it a ton this Spring! 

// Jumpsuit // Jacket  // Shoes // Necklace //

^ How beautiful is my parent's backyard?! ^

I hope you all have an amazing, long holiday weekend! We'll be enjoying the farmers market tomorrow and then enjoying the company of family and laying low for the rest of the weekend! 

Thanks for reading!

xo

Trendy Woven Bags for Spring (and Affordable Dupes)!

Hi gals and guys! Happy first day of Spring! What's the weather like where you live? We are on a two day streak of 60 degree weather here in Portland and it feels and looks like summer outside, I'm loving all of the sunshine! I'm attempting to soak up all of the vitamin D that I can before the rain starts tomorrow... we even have one day of snow on our forecast later on this week which is so insane. I'll enjoy this beautiful, short-lived weather while we have it! 

I figured I'd start of this season with a fun post on one of my favorite trends that appears year after year around this time, and that would be woven bags! These babies come back consistently every year during the Spring, and this year is no exception! Although where I live I'm still trending toward denim and booties with a cozy jacket, I'm already stocking up on my favorite straw bags to wear when the warm weather comes back for the Summer!

In this blog post, I've rounded up some of my favorites from Clare V., to Amazon, and every price point in between for any budget! I've heavily curated this post to only include my absolute favorite styles. There are a handful in each category and it was SO hard to narrow it down, but just know I took hours scouring all of my favorite shopping sites so you don't have to. This is one of those posts you bookmark and save for later, I plan on updating it throughout the next few months as new styles come out and prices drop, I'll send out reminders here and there but just a heads up so you know to keep checking back as well! 

The Cult Gaia Arc Bag

We'll start with an iconic silhouette from Cult Gaia. This bag comes back with a vengeance every year, and each time sells out before I can get my hands on it so this year I made sure to snag one during the off season so I can use it all summer long and not be waiting and waiting for it to be re-stocked (it didn't last year)! Click here to get the iconic Arc Bag. Click HERE for a SUPER affordable dupe! More Cult Gaia favorites and dupes are included in the following carousel:

The Clare V. Alice Bag

Another iconic bag that comes back each year is this circular shaped, versatile sisal bag. I love this style because it is beautiful like the Arc bag but it is a tad more casual, which is more my vibe. I couldn't shell out for the full price one HERE, unfortunately they never go on sale, but I found an affordable dupe that I couldn't pass up right HERE.  Also, this one by Loeffler Randall is also a fun option at a similar price if you don't want to stand out from the other fashionistas! I also tagged additional affordable options below:

The Half Moon Straw Tote

I wish I could tell you exactly who made THIS half moon design first, but this one is another classic shape that seems to have been on the scene longer than I have, and now everyone makes their own version of it. I'll tag a bunch from different retailers below so you can shop from your favorite, but honestly they all look identical and are around the same price point. This was the most affordable one I found right HERE. 

The Fun Straw Tote

This is one of my favorite categories! I got an amazing pom pom straw bag from Asos last year and I wore it a ton last year, you may remember it from THIS post back when I was pregnant. There are so many new fun bags this year I could hardly narrow it down and I'm sure I'll be updating this post as the summer goes on, but here are my current favorites: 

The Woven Basket Bag

THIS little cutie is in my cart right now, I'm just waiting to get paid so I can buy it! I've loved this thing since I saw it last summer. I think this style is essential if you want to be a part of this trend for Spring/Summer, and is a great dupe for the ICONIC (how many times can I use that word in this post, thesaurus, anyone?!) Jane Birkin basket bag. How fun would this be to wear to Easter brunch?! In fact, I most likely will be styling this with my Easter dress this year! Check my favs out here:

The Straw Clutch

I love these bags because they're often reminiscent of a fun beach bag but in a compact and more formal style. Usually they pack a punch with fun colors and details and most of the time are a less expensive alternative to a larger straw bag. One can never have to many fun clutches! Here are some of my favorites for this season:

I really hope you all found this post helpful in your search for the perfect woven bag to fit your needs and budget this year! I wish there had been a post like this last year that I could have referenced for my straw bag shopping needs, but alas I never found one that I could shop that included affordable options and great dupes. Not sure why it took me a whole year to realize that I could just do the research myself and combine it into a resourceful post for you and I find the best, cutest spring bags! 

Thanks for taking the time to read, hope you all are having a lovely first day of Spring!

xo

Building Your Wardrobe | 10 Basics You Need In Your Closet!

Hi friends! 

**DISCLAIMER: The into to this post is long. If you'd like to skip to the actual "10 basics you need in your closet" part of this post, just scroll on down to the first large heading and begin there. OR skip all of the reading and scroll all the way down to watch my VIDEO!**

This series is something I've been wanting to create for some time now and I'm so excited to bring you the first post today! This type of post is a change from my usual content, but will be a useful tool you can return to time and time again, so make sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any part of the series, or bookmark this page so you can check back for the next posts if you'd like! 

As this is the first post I'm publishing in the "building your wardrobe" series I wanted to give a little bit of info on what the entire thing is going going to be about. Obviously I love fashion, and the whole idea behind me creating this blog initially was to give you all some insight into the thoughtful decision making behind my personal style and the reasons why I choose to wear what I wear, as well as how I generally put together an outfit based around a specific item (or items). 

Sooo... this series. I've been doing a lot of thinking about the amount of STUFF that I have in my closet. A lot of it I don't wear, let alone even think about and it is just filling up space that I could be using for much more important things, or even just space to BREATHE. I wanted to simplify my life this year and that means getting rid of the extra junk, and having a clean slate, a fresh start to the year and to my life! This series is going to basically chronicle me starting my wardrobe from the ground up... and no, this does not mean I'm throwing everything away and starting from scratch, but I will be more intentional with my purchases and I'm going to be better about buying things that I actually want vs. things that I think others would enjoy seeing on my Instagram. No one wants to see the same sweater on me as they've already seen on 9 trillion other bloggers.

I am going to re-build my wardrobe, starting with items I own, and getting rid of items that don't work, while categorizing things into guides for you all to easily follow along and do the same thing if you wish! Does that make sense? I'm basically pretending I have nothing and then shopping my own closet to decide what I need and don't need, being intentional with what I'm keeping and buying new, and really focusing on items that I love and need vs. items that I'm buying just because I think someone might like to see it in an Instagram post.

JEEEEZ this sounds RAMBLE-Y. If you have Q's leave 'em in the comments. I'm sure this is going to end up confusing AF.

This first article is going to be about the 10 basics you need to make sure you have in your closed that will build the foundation to any wardrobe. These pieces are fundamentals that you can mix and match with anything and create a million outfits with. They are basic items that will never go out of style and pieces that you feel and look amazing wearing. The specific garments I'm showing you are the items that work well for ME. This list is a general guideline to follow, I am by no means an expert, this is just my opinion, not the gospel! So take from it what you will, but I hope you do gain at least a nugget of good information from this whole thing! All right, here we go!

[PS. This is in no particular order, every item is just as important as the others in the list.]

[PPS. Remember, this is a bare bones list of basics, you can add or subtract from your own basics as you wish!]

10 WARDROBE BASICS 

1. T SHIRT

Everyone needs a good T-shirt in black and white, and in whatever shape and size fits them best. I prefer an oversized v-neck, since I find it to be the most versatile shape and it flatters my broad shoulders and tall frame nicely, but really as long as you have an amazing tee that fits you, any shape will do! If you have any old tees in your closet that you never reach for, donate them, get rid of them, you don't need that negativity in your life (or closet).

2. BLACK SKINNY DENIM

Ok, this is a DUH. And I'm sure I don't even need to tell you how a super skinny, stretchy, high-waisted, super dark, black skinny jean will be the most flattering and versatile pair of pants you own, but then, I just did! this is the pair you need, but I'll tag some affordable options too for you thrifty gals. But I promise you won't regret splurging on premium denim. You'll end up buying ten pairs of cheap jeans anyway so overall you'll spend more if you don't buy premium denim in the long run, ya feel me?!

3. MEDIUM WASH JEANS 

Get these in any fit and any wash that you prefer. I only say medium wash because I feel as though it goes with everything and also is sliiiiightly less casual than a lightwash jean. Of course dark wash will always be the most slimming, but medium will always be the most versatile!

4. LEATHER MOTO JACKET

This jacket is my ride or die. I've had it for ever and I wear it often. Try, like 3-4 days a week... In my opinion real leather is superior to faux as it only gets more squishy and buttery as the years go by, and it will last forEVER. But I understand some of y'all are vegan, and if you prefer a synthetic material, I'm okay with it! I also have a few faux leather options in my collection. I'll tag a few of each down below.

5. DENIM JACKET

I really love my Topshop denim jacket, unfortunately it is no longer available, but I do see it come back in stock seasonally on the Nordstrom website time and again! but there are so many other cute distressed styles out there these days, basically every retailer has their own version! Denim jackets will never go out of style and you can even wear them with jeans, you can literally wear them with anything. The darker the denim the more you can get away with. Lighter washes give off a more casual vibe!

6. WHITE BUTTON UP TOP

I'm not going to lie, I have a whole section of these in my closet [I know, I know, this is one of the areas I'm working on]. I've tagged my staples though, these are my favs that never go out of stock and tend to be the ones I reach for the most. You'll find yourself wearing a white button up layered over a graphic tee with your leather moto jacket on top, or to your office job interview with a pair of slacks. There's no limit to how far you can take this piece!

7. LBD [Little Black Dress]

The little black dress. This dress in particular is without a doubt, hands down, my favorite item I own. It is the only thing I can throw on when I literally have NO CLUE what to wear out of the 34,987,349 items in my closet. This dress is magic, and I've work it to everything from a job interview, to a wedding, to the grocery store, to date night. It's seen the world I tell ya! So click on over to Nordy's and buy this dress ASAP. I promise it is worth every penny. If you hate this particular dress, just find another that you feel as passionate about. I won't judge you [too much] for not choosing my favorite. 

8. STACKED HEEL BOOTIE

A comfortable heeled bootie is KEY. Hands down the most versatile shoe you'll own. If you don't have any, These are my die hards fa sho. They are shoes that look and act like a heel, but feel like a dream in comparison. I can wear my booties all day at work on my feet and not have to change into flats half-way through, which is saying something [low pain tolerance, hah!]. Make sure you own a pair that do you right, girl!

9. BLACK FLATS

These are for when the heels fail you half way through the day. They feel great and look stylish, and they come in a million different styles so you can get whichever look suits you the best! Unfortunately the ones I showed in my video are no longer available but I linked some of the others I've tried and loved as well!

10. BLACK BLAZER

My favorite way to wear a black blazer is with an oversized graphic tee, faux leather leggings, my Nike's and a beanie. Sooooo... NO they aren't just for job interviews anymore. You can wear a blazer with anything, it will totally UP the cool factor of your casual looks! This one is my tried and true! I love that its oversized and a little more casual, yet you can throw it over a dress for a night out too! Obsessed!

We'll that just about sums up our time here today, and just in time too because this post is now VERY long. I had a lot of fun coming up with this series so I hope you enjoy following along! Make sure you subscribe at the bottom of the page so you don't miss any of the articles to come.

If you'd like to watch my video further explaining my picks, here it is: 

Next up.... shoes!

xo

2017 Portland Style And Fashion Awards

A NIGHT OF FASHION, FRIENDS, AND FUN

I have a great friend and mentor who has always talked to me about the importance of networking and how shaking hands with the right people and growing your network can help your business invaluably. Thanks to her originally pushing me to start a blog, paired with this nugget of networking knowledge has helped me grow quickly in the short time that I've been blogging, and from what I've observed it can be as easy as just saying yes to an invitation to a local event, even if it is short notice and you have nothing to wear (haha!). As you may have read in my last post, this week has been full of full fashion related events and opportunities to network and hand out some business cards. I've been reaching out to more and more local bloggers and people working in the industry locally here in Portland, who have turned me on to some great opportunities, one of which I was lucky enough to attend last night! 

Earlier this week I ran into my friend Kristina at a different event, she creates for the blog Visual Treasure Hunt, amongst a myriad of other things she does (girl is the ultimate boss babe!). Kristina told me about the Portland Fashion and Style Awards that were only a few short days away, and urged me to go with her and a few other bloggers. Of course the first thing that went through my mind was, would I have enough time to find an amazing outfit?! But of course I was like DUH, I NEED TO BE AT THIS EVENT. 

Cut to last night, of course everyone was dressed up in their Portland best, which may be a little different (or a lot different) from many other larger city's award shows, but Portland for sure has one of the most interesting and creative fashion scenes in the country (aside from NY, in my opinion of course). Luckily I found this cute velvet dress the previous day, I envisioned it with a white bootie and that was as far as I had gotten but as I was getting ready I threw on my signature, leather moto jacket (who else has a lucky item of clothing?!)  and a metallic statement clutch and just went with it. 

There was a red carpet with a step and repeat

so lots of photo ops of which you'll see on my Instagram (obviously we shot the look seperately for this post) we also were interviewed for a magazine which I can't remember the name of now but I will post the interview when I find it! Kristina knew more people that I did so she introduced me to some really cool and interesting designers and creators who I hope to see more of at future events! 

The show was so fun! Hosted by local drag queen, and nonprofit volunteer, Poison Waters, who made an otherwise long and boring awards show hilarious and entertaining to watch. A few of the categories that were recognized included: best fashion publication, best fashion wardrobe stylist, best female and male model, there were awards for salons, local boutiques, photographers, fashion designers, amongst many others. You can imagine the length of the show. 

Overall I had an amazing time, and my outfit turned out better than I could have planned even if I had more that 3 days to do it! I can't wait to go back next year! 

As always, thanks for reading! 

xo

Perfect Plaid Dress For Fall

Happy November!

I love this month, it's Scorpio season, I'm a November baby and I am so in my element this season. Can you believe this year is almost over?! It's been quite eventful to say the least. Had a baby, bought my first ever new car, quit my job to become a stay at home/work from home mom, started blogging full time, the list could go on fo eva! 

My sister and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and shoot some fall looks. It was the first Halloween in 10 years that it didn't rain here in Portland, and it could not have been more perfect outside for photos. We had a lot of fun with this shoot so get excited for some goofy pics mixed in.

This plaid dress has been on repeat lately, and it's super affordable, but almost sold out so hurry! It was a great transitional piece for when it was still warm out and now I can pair it with tights through the fall! I'm also featuring this AMAZING scarf. For some reason it's not available online yet (I'll let you know on Instagram when it is!) so here's a similar one in the meantime! It is actually the softest thing I own, and Stella loves to snuggle into it when I'm holding her, it's too cute! 

THESE. If you are looking for the perfect bootie, you need these ASAP! I searched for ever for a brown bootie for fall and these fit the bill perfectly! They're also under $90, and extremely comfortable. I just ordered a second pair in black!

Thanks for reading! Get excited for lots on new fall content com ing your way very soon! 

Where Have I Been? + Huge Instagram Round-Up!

Soooooo...

I've been gone for a minute, and I'm sure if you follow me on any of my social media outlets you know that I had a baby! I'm sure even if you just follow me through my blog you most likely gathered that was what had happened based on the timeline of my pregnancy updates. Well, I'm back now and I plan to get back on track with a good routine of posting. Now that baby girl is two months old (HOW?!), and Dustin is back at work after his bonding leave, I'm really working hard on getting myself back into a good daily routine with my little one!

I recently went through a little internal conflict with myself and posting pictures of the baby bean on social media. I really want my family to be able to see pictures of her if they aren't able to see her often in person, but I was feeling a slight unease posting her to a public profile with thousands of followers. I've spent the good part of a year growing my social media account and it was a little sad to start over, but it was also nice to begin with a clean slate and have an Instagram account devoted solely to style and my blog. And who knows, maybe some day I'll be more comfortable posting pictures of Stella on my public accounts, but for now you can catch snippets of her in my Instagram stories if you aren't a close friend or family. I've been spending my hiatus working on the beginning growth of this account and if you aren't following me over there, click HERE to head on over and check it out for daily outfit pictures! 

I figured I'd kick off my return with a good ol' Instagram round up! There will be more items linked here versus my ShopStyle account since they don't work with some of the brands I like to wear but I still want you all to be able to buy them even though I won't be gaining any commission out of it. On that note, make sure if you love something that you've seen me wear, click the links I post to purchase it! I only get a small portion of the sale, but now that I'm not working this is my sole income so if you want it and I don't have it link, just ask! I'll send it your way :)

Thank you all for being loyal followers and sticking around, I hope to continue to remain consistent for you all, and feel free to comment on this post and let me know what else you'd like to see in the near future! 

Keep scrolling for the Instagram round up->

Topshop TOP, Zella LEGGINGS, Nike Roshe SHOES

Shein Gingham SHIRT, AG JEANS, Sam Edelman SHOES

Asos striped TOP, Express distressed JEANS, Converse SHOES

Shein lace TOP, Blank NYC leather JACKET, Express distressed JEANS, Shoes similar HERE

Shein off-shoulder TOP, Topshop white JEANS, Marc Fisher ESPADRILLES

Shein gingham TOP, Articles of Society JEANS, Jimmy Choo HEELS

Asos SHIRT DRESS

Topshop bell sleeve SWEATER, Zella LEGGINGS, Marc Fisher ESPADRILLES

Chic Wish star SWEATER, Zella LEGGINGS, Target SHOES

Shein off shoulder ruffle TOP, Articles of Society JEANS, Shoes [sold out] another emboridered pair I love HERE

Topshop denim JACKET, Loft MAXI DRESS, Romwe HANDBAG, shoes [sold out] another pair I love HERE

Top [sold out] another favorite HERE, Zella LEGGINGS, Chloe HANDBAG, super affordable handbag dupe HERE, Romwe creeper platform SHOES 

Gentle Monster SUNGLASSES, Jcrew top [sold out] similar HERE, 

Karen Walker SUNGLASSES, Blank NYC leather JACKET, Topshop TOP, BooHoo PANTS, Nike SHOES

As always, thanks for reading!

xo

Julianne

Another day, another summer dress!

In case you've noticed a pattern recently between all my posts between my blog and social media, I've been a huge fan of dresses this summer. I primarily post on my days off from work, and I can't seem to get enough of easy summer styles.. nothing is more effortless than throwing on a dress and running out the door! I'm obsessed with this new brand I've discovered called Olive and Oak, this little dress is from them and it is my new favorite piece. Everything about this outfit is so ME; leather jacket, booties, bib necklace, all of it!

Obviously thrilled that my backdrop is an apartment complex. 

Hope everyone is having an amazing week! 

Thanks for reading xo

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