Chambray Love

chambray, red, leopard, + black by quartknee42 featuring a leather buckle belt

chambray + black maxi by quartknee42 featuring gold gladiator sandals

chambray, teal, and leopard by quartknee42 featuring tahitian pearl stud earrings

My chambray button-up is easily one of the most worn pieces in my closet, yet I still hear people calling it a "Canadian Tuxedo" when worn with other denim pieces.  I think that pairing it with denim is perfectly fine, so long as they're two different colors of denim, but there are also many other ways to wear this versatile item.  I took one simple chambray top from American Eagle and have created three different ways to wear it for a variety of occasions.

Blog Filled Weekend

{Three trips to the grocery store last week}

{Just a few chocolate chips}

{Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies}

{Rianna & I at the dinner party}

{Fun SWAG from the Portland Blogger's Meet-Up}

{Playing pool with my love}

This past weekend was very busy, but also really fun.  I had the opportunity to attend my first Portland Blogger's meet-up and meet a few local bloggers.  It was so nice to meet the people behind some blogs that I already follow, and add a few more blogs to my Google Reader. I highly encourage any local bloggers to attend the next meet-up and come socialize with other bloggers!  I also went to a friend's dinner party, played pool with my love, and went to Creative Connection PDX.  All in all a great weekend, that I wouldn't mind repeating again.

Green Light

{Coat: GNC, Button-Up: Forever 21, Belt: H&M, Jeans: Banana Republic, Heels: Urban Outfitters}

I originally wore this outfit a few weeks ago, and just remembered that I never posted the pictures.  I think that one of the best ways to remedy a gray day is to put on a bright jacket or blazer and it's virtually impossible to be in a bad mood.

Happy Friday

Outfit Crush

{Madewell via Pinterest}

Lately I've realized how much I love layering.  It is something that I've never consciously thought about when putting together an outfit, but now I find myself putting a sweater over anything.   Recently, my favorite way to layer is a v-neck sweater over a button up.  It is so easy, and lets you utilize some basic pieces in new ways.

Everybody Everywear :: Pastels

{Blazer: Old Navy, Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Old Navy}

I was excited when I saw that this month's EBEW theme was pastels, since I already had an outfit planned that would work! I have had this blazer (along with most of my other blazers) since high school.  It's from Old Navy, and I think that most would be surprised to find that out.  Not only have I gotten my money's worth out of it, but it is also perfect for our temperamental spring days!

Sunshine, Ovo, and Pals

 {Oreo enjoying the sunshine}

 {I was able to wear flats on Saturday without my feet getting wet!}

{The birthday girl, Rianna}

{Ovo on Sunday}

 {Before the show}

{A lady bug wanted to be Tanner's friend}

{Finally replanting my root bound plants}

I feel a little bit like a broken record, but I had another wonderful weekend.  I had drinks with my best friend and her boyfriend Friday night, celebrated a pal's birthday on Saturday, and saw Ovo on Sunday with my love.

Have you ever been to a Cirque Du Soleil show? Ovo was my first one, and now I want to see all of them - they are amazing.  I was incredibly impressed with each characters acrobatic ability and feel really lucky to have been able to see it yesterday.  How was your weekend?

Smile

Despite the spring rain we got in Portland all week I had quite a few things that put a smile on my face.  

1. Tulips from work that help support the March of Dimes

2. Updating my closet with some spring colors and patterns

3. Delicious mango drink from Saucebox