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Sauvie's Island, Oregon

Summer 2009

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside

Last night I popped over to Berbati's Pan with a few friends to check out the Willamette Week Best New Bands Showcase, and I was not disappointed. The evening started out with two great local bands: Deelay Ceelay and Typhoon, but the real show-stopper of the night was (voted best new Portland band and WW cover stars for the week) the charming Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside. 

This band has a sound that is not easy to pin down. Ms. Ford is a throwback of a leading lady, with personality to boot, but their influences seem to include everything from retro pop to blues, to soul, to punk. Ford has an instantaneously recognizable voice (think Joanna Newsom or Regina Spektor) that makes it hard not to listen, and her songs are more complex than a 'retro' title would make it seem. 

Take a listen below or click here to listen to songs and an interview on OPB. And by all means, get to a live show! It's worth it. 

photo by Jen Hunt

Met Gala beauties

I meant to blog about this a few days ago, but I had days full of fact-checking for the magazine and two lovely evenings out! Anywho...

The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is always host to some of the most exciting and daring fashions of the season. And this year we saw everything from tulle princess dresses (see Zac Posen's design on Doutzen Kroes) to sleek and sexy jumpsuits (see model Chanel Iman in Michael Kors, as well as Tina Fey in YSL, not pictured). 

Beautiful designs all around worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Camilla Belle, and Zoe Saldana. That Louis Vuitton looks like it's made of acid-wash fabric! I so wish I could see it up close.

Oh Alexa Chung, you always get it right. Probably my favorite of the night in that femme tuxedo outfit by 3.1 Phillip Lim. Another lovely Vuitton and the always daring Chloe Sevigny in a fabulous Proenza Schouler design. 

Now that, Doutzen Kroes, is a Met Gala dress! Dreamy as Zac Posen always is. I would love to wear that silky gold jumpsuit myself, and what a great way to look effortlessly chic. I'm very intrigued by the print on Kristen Bell's DVF dress. Very cool. 

Who was your favorite?

xoxo

Photo booth

 

Ace Hotel Photo booth, Portland, Ore.

Summer 2009

Shwood creations

I love my classic Wayfarer Ray Ban sunglasses (for their quality and their style) but you have probably noticed that the trend has become more than ubiquitous lately. Enter Shwood, a brand that has taken the classic Wayfarer shape and updated it in varying shades of wood, yes, literal wood. These stylish shades are handmade in Portland, Oregon (from sustainably-harvested woods!) and come in Maple, East Indian Rosewood, and Zebrawood. 

They have a few different styles, but I think The Canby in Zebrawood (below) is my favorite. Prices start at $95 and come with several lens options. Love, love, love. 

xoxo

The red wall

Studded Blazer: Nordstrom Rack, Tank: American Apparel, Cross Earrings: F21, Sunglasses: F21

And my lovely dear friend Katie

Coachella style...

I know I'm a bit late on the Coachella style boat, but all of the talk about the festival in the last month has me really excited about the good times ahead at the Sasquatch! Festival in George, WA at the end of the month. I will probably mention it at least 10 times before then. As silly as it may be, it also makes me want to buy all kinds of fun outfits just for the 4-day excursion to the gorge. Love that adorable denim romper on the left (I'm ALL about rompers for summer), and that middle outfit looks so cool and breezy. And Victoria Legrand from Beach House! In those leather shorts!

But, I have to say that my favorite Coachella style maven was the always fashionable Whitney Port. I almost gasped with envy when I saw her black crop-top/high-waisted shorts ensemble. So cute! I also love that she wore all-black leather Converse for the festival. Sandals seem logical for festival-going, but in reality your feet get dirty and gross so quickly that sneakers are probably a better bet. She has me thinking about getting some myself...

Photos from Style.com, Refinery 29, and Whitney Port's blog

Black florals & the sweet tunes of She & Him

I have a confession to make: I think I have a thing for black florals. I was unaware of this fact until today, when I realized that I had bought these very two items within a week's time. I found the adorable dress (left) today at Portland's Ipnosi on Northwest 23rd, and I just loved the shape of it, with the sweetheart neckline and gathers, too cute! Coincidentally, I just ordered the romper on the right from Kohls after seeing it on this post from the Cheap Chica's blog. Luckily I think neither of them will get neglected this summer. Now I just need some espadrille wedges and those round sunglasses I've been lusting after. 

I also noticed as I was writing this that the songs currently coming from my iTunes are an oddly perfect match for these summery florals. If you haven't heard She & Him, a folksy duo from M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, you are in for a treat. Their songs sound like a perfect little picnic on a bright, sunshine-y day. No, really. They are that cute. I can't wait to see their set and twirl around (in my black florals, no less) like a 5-year-old at Sasquatch in a few weeks! 

xoxo

♥ Holga

Portland, Oregon - Summer 2008

Shade Envy

These photos of the spectacular, talented, and stylish Lykke Li  became my instant inspiration for summer shades months and months ago, and it is finally time to buy some! (as if I don't have enough pairs already). Luckily, the round trend seems to be on more minds than just my own. A few prime examples...

  Now, unfortunately these are all out of my budget. However, just to my luck, Urban Outfitters just got in the perfect gold-rimmed pair! These will definitely be in my bag come Sasquatch!