Wish List :: Hunter Rain Boots

Tweed Hunter Boots by quartknee42 featuring slouchy tops

sweater, leggings, and hunters by quartknee42 featuring low heels

Lately I've been trying to determine how much use I would get out of a pair of Hunter Boots.  With Christmas and my birthday not too far away I figured I might add them to my wish list.  I already reach for boots on a daily basis in the winter, but tend to wear leather ones.  With that said, I think by picking a more neutral rain boot I would get a lot of use of them here in the Northwest! This is how I think I would wear the boots.

Frye Melissa Button Boots

In case you needed an example of how hoarding gift cards can pay off, I got these beauties for less than $100 out of my pocket.  I've been wanting some Frye Melissa Button boots for well over a year and when I saw that I could get them at Macy's using gift cards and a coupon I had to jump on the deal.  I'm so happy to have such a classic looking boot added to my closet!

Olive + Denim + Black

 {Scarf: BF brought it back from Italy, Dress: Old Navy, Jacket: Ralph Lauren from high school, Boots: Steve Madden}

I wore this outfit a few weeks ago, and just came across it on my memory card.  I do remember that the day I wore it we were having a particularly lovely fall day.  The morning started off crisp and chilly, but by the afternoon it was beautiful and sunny.

I'm one of those people that rarely purges their closet, and this jacket is one of the things I haven't parted with.  I've had it since I was in high school, and I think even since sophomore year of high school. Proof that you can hang on to something long enough to wear it again several years later!

Black & White

{Cardigan: Gap, Button-Up: Gap, Belt: H&M, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Macy's}

 {Inspired by my cat Oreo}

My boyfriend gave me the idea to create an outfit inspired by a stuff around me, whether it be my cat, a pretty spring flower, or a piece of art.  This is my first attempt at being inspired by something fairly simple, my black and white cat.  Of course this was an easy outfit to put together, and it was perfect for a Thursday when I'm usually becoming tired of my closet.  I'm aiming for this to be a weekly post, and I'm also hoping that flowers start to bloom, and that I have time to walk around Portland to become inspired to create outfits based on what I see!

Remix Round-Up

Here is a complete recap of my 30 outfits.  Do you have any favorites?  My favorites are numbers 4, 11, 18, 24, and 28.  My MVP for this challenge, just like the last one, are definitely my cognac boots.  Once again those bad boys pulled me through the last 30 days and kept my feet both warm and stylish.

I really like these challenges, and I hope that Kendi has a spring or summer edition.  They challenge me to wear different outfits that I wouldn't otherwise think about if I had full access to my closet, not to mention how much time they save me every morning.  I do have to say that I am happy to go shopping again for some lovely spring clothes that I've been seeing!

Alle fertigen [All Finished]

 {Blazer: H&M, Shirt: Old Navy, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

Another 30 for 30 challenge under my belt. Stay tuned for a wrap-up of my 30 different outfits.

I'm super excited because I just got home from volunteering at my very first fashion show.  Nordstrom had a designer preview runway fashion show, and all of the proceeds benefit the OHSU Center for Women's Health.  It was so much fun to see what is going to be in fashion for spring, and I felt very official since I was able to sit in the front row! Because I was volunteering though, I didn't have my camera with me, but hopefully I will be able to find some photos to share with you.

Two More to Go

 {Cardigan: Old Navy, Button-Up: Old Navy, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Steve Madden}

Can you believe that today is March 1st?  It's definitely still Winter in Oregon, and my apartment is far too drafty to wear a short sleeve shirt, let alone a skirt without tights, but I am very excited that spring is just around the corner!  I am starting to worry about what to wear when the challenge is over since I'll have full access to my closet again.  Have you started thinking about what you'll wear first after the challenge? For me it'll probably be my sweaters and different pairs of boots.  I want to wear my cozy sweaters one last time before spring and summer.

Monday Monday

 {Dress: Borrowed, Tights: Target, Boots: Macy's}

Today 100% felt like a Monday.  It was a very dreary day weather-wise in Portland which also didn't help, but luckily my pal Justine and I hung out after work which made the day more fun.   She was sweet enough to go grocery shopping with me, not always a huge task, but tonight it definitely was a long grocery list.  I made us chicken noodle soup for dinner, and then we watched the Bachelor.  Do you watch the Bachelor? Who is your favorite?

25 & 26

 {Cardigan: Old Navy, Button-Up: Forever 21, Skirt: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

 

{Cardigan: H&M, Button-Up: Forever 21, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

Today has been a very lazy day, so much in fact that I only checked one thing off of my long to-do list.  I think that's ok for a Sunday though, I like Sunday's to be relaxing.  I did however, just get done watching the Oscar pre-show, and have to say that I loved Gwyneth Paltrow's dress with the exception of the brooch, and my least favorite outfit was Reese Witherspoon's.  I think Reese's outfit looked like something I would have seen at a high school dance several years ago.  What were your hits and misses on the red carpet?

The Lost Outfit

 {Blazer: H&M, Shirt: Target, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Macy's}

As I was going through my photos in preparation for a challenge wrap-up, I noticed that I didn't post an outfit photo.  Although this outfit was simple, I think that it is one of my favorites from the challenge.  Anything that includes a blazer, striped shirt, and boots can't be bad right?

Black & White Stripe

 {Sweater & Cardigan: Forever 21, Jeans: Gap, Boots: DSW}

To most people in the Northwest, it's not really a surprise that the weather was sunny, hailing, rainy, and snowy all in one day.  What's even less surprising is how the threat of a "snowpocalypse" is generally downgraded on the day it was to happen.  That's how today was, it was forecasted for Portland to receive up to seven inches of snow, and while the day isn't over yet it's not looking that way.  I have to admit, I was looking forward to working from home tomorrow in my PJ's (hopefully it will snow a lot tonight).

P.S. Can you believe that there are only seven days left of the challenge?  It seems to have flown by this time around!

President's Day

{Blazer: H&M, Shirt: Can't Remember, Jeans: H&M, Boots: Steve Madden}

My day off started with brunch at a new to me restaurant in SE Portland called Genie's with Justine, Jenna, and Brooke.  Then we went to a few vintage stores the Lounge Lizard and then to Vintage Pink.  Justine bought a beautiful black and white desk and bedside table.  It was definitely a fun way to spend my day off of work. 

G Weekend

 {Cardigan: Forever 21, Button-Up: Old Navy, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Macy's}

 {Cardigan: H&M, Top: Old Navy, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

 

 {Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: American Rag, Shoes: Forever 21}

This weekend I was able to have a lot of G time with a couple of my favorite girls.  Saturday during the day I hung out with my friend Tara and then Sunday with Justine and Jenna.  Justine helped me take my outfit photo on Sunday and we also felt inspired to take a few photos together.  Now I'm about to make some spaghetti and meatballs and then watch the first episode of The Amazing Race.

m.i.a.

{Top: Can't Remember, Cardigan: Forever 21, Jeans: Gap, Boots: DSW}

{Button Up: The Limited, Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: Forever 21, Flats: BCBG}

Sorry that I've been MIA the past couple of days I had to go to Southern Oregon.  Now onto the outfits, the first of the two outfits was perfect for the snow that we unexpectedly had Wednesday morning.  I woke up and there was three inches of snow outside my apartment (that's a lot for someone who doesn't like driving in the snow).  Also, I may have worn the first outfit two days in a row, gross maybe, practical for traveling yes.  

The second outfit was great for a Friday.  Not to mention it being comfortable for my eight hour working day!

What is everyone doing this three day weekend? I'm getting coffee with my old coworker tomorrow, then hopefully catching up on sleep, eating delicious food, and watching movies on Netflix.

Outfit Fourteen

{Top: Can't remember, Cardigan: Old Navy, Belt: Target (came with a dress), Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

When I got off work I was too excited for my Valentine's day-evening plans to write a blog post.  After work I enjoyed some wine and talked fashion with two of my pals (what more could you want?).  Then when I got home I had some bubbly and exchanged presents with my boyfriend and had dinner.  It was the perfect little Valentine's evening, especially since we celebrated on Saturday.

Cognac Fever

{First Outfit: Button-Up: Old Navy, Belt, Skirt & Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden - Second Outfit: Top: Can't Remember, Skirt: Forever 21, Belt: Can't Remember, Tights: Forever 21, Boots: Macy's}

Saturday I wanted a more casual look for the day while I was running errands with my mom, and then something a little different for dinner with my bf.  We went to Henry's Bar and Tavern for dinner, and then to see No Strings Attached which was a really funny movie. 

{Blazer: Old Navy, Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

I didn't do much on Sunday other than grocery shop, look through People Style Watch (one of my favorite magazines) and read a book for work.  I love relaxing Sundays with nothing on my schedule.  As you can tell from the pictures I also spent some quality time with my cat Oreo.

How was your weekend?

Awkward & Awesome Friday

{Button-Up: The Limited, Necklace: Forever 21, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Macy's}

I always enjoy reading Sydney's Awkward and Awesome Thursday posts, and didn't have the opportunity to participate yesterday.  I wanted to create some Awkward and Awesome things that happened this week.

Awkward
- How chipped my nails are right now, seriously polish never stays perfect on my nails for more than two days.
- Trying to squeeze the last little bit of toothpaste out of the tube because you're just too lazy to get a new one.
- Water on public restroom counters
- Losing one glove while walking downtown
- When people call the work line and try to activate their credit card.  Um this isn't your bank in Kentucky, and this is not the correct phone number.  Even more awkward when they insist they have called the right number.

Awesome
- Being told you look nice today by an old guy in the office building.
- Eating at my favorite lunch restaurant
- Red velvet cupcakes that I'm baking this weekend (hopefully they'll be awesome, they may appear on next week's "awkward" list).
- My parents who are celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary tomorrow.  Happy anniversary mom and dad!

Lumberjack Club

 {Cardigan: Gap, Button-Up: Forever 21, Belt: Came with a shirt, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: DSW}

Coming from a state known for its lumber and trees it's somewhat of a surprise that this is one of the first plaid shirts that I own, and I just recently bought it.  I have to say that this will probably not be the last plaid shirt I own, because a lot like stripes, I feel like it's so easy to wear.

So I have a confession to make ... this challenge has been a lot more difficult for me than the last one.  For some reason I am so much more tempted to shop, and I don't know why that is.  I keep telling myself to resist, and so far I've done well, but I am finding various reasons to buy stuff for my apartment or go to the grocery store.  I guess it's probably better to buy a picture frame here or there, or stuff to make red velvet cupcakes than to buy another shirt right? 

Superbowl Weekend

 {Cardigan: H&M, Shirt: Target, Necklace: The Loft, Jeans: H&M, Flats: BCBG}

 {Cardigan: H&M, Shirt: Old Navy, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden}

No your eyes aren't playing tricks on you, both of my outfits from this weekend looked very similar.  What can I say, I like stripes and skinny jeans.  The Superbowl is about to start, and I have to get the snacks and drinks ready.  Which team are you rooting for?

Olive without a Pimento

{Cardigan: H&M, Dress: Calvin Klein (borrowed from friend), Tights: Target, Boots: Steve Madden, Necklace, Forever 21}

Last night, along with updating my Netflix Instant queue, I got happy hour at Hall Street Grill.  Let me tell you, the food was delicious especially the microbrew fries with chipotle aioli, yum!  Also, my cat is sitting on my lap right now and I'm pretty sure he has hiccups.  Can cats get hiccups? If someone knows will you let me know?