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Just for your enjoyment we thought we'd share this super-cool art we spied on Pinterest by the amazing Antonio Lopez! His bold, graphic illustrations from the 60's through the 80's are sexy, provocative, and colorful. A time-capsule from another decadent time, his free-flowing, sensual fashion illustration is evocative of both the disco era, and the 80's glam indulgence. Love!
See more of his fabulous art here!
Is there anything more fun than choosing which new fall pieces to wear together, and how best to coordinate the perfect seasonal look? We think not! Here are several of our newest fashion finds that look amazing together!
This combo is the softest, coolest, AND the cutest! Raw Earth's lovely Linear Tee with its adorable frayed edged neckline and charcoal ribbed sleeves looks great with Raw Earth's amazing Radius Jacket! A cool urban look of organic cotton with the comfort of pj's, now that's what we're talking about! Add some cute, comfy flats like this fabulous pair from Yosi in an adorable grey python pattern, and some sexy denim for a great ensemble to wear anywhere and everywhere! Sigh....there's nothing like fall!
My house had a case of the late summer blahs. At this point in the season everything seems dry and a bit dull, and the whole world seems to be suspended between two seasons. With the advent of back to school and other autumnal events, I'm ready to refresh everything in readiness. I gave the garden a deep watering, I gave myself a hydrating facial, and I picked up a few colorful items to refresh my house! A sweet floral shower curtain transformed the bathroom, a bright tablecloth in pink made the dining area seem like a happy heaven, and a cute rug for the kitchen floor hearkens back to my swedish ancestors. (Plus, it doesn't show dirt!)
Now I feel better waiting for the fall weather, and enjoying the last of summer's ripe bounty.
Ahhhhh. Happy weekend!
We have fallen totally IN LOVE with Prairie Undergrounds’ gorgeous Wanderer Vest, and we’re gonna’ wander over to our closet to see what we will rock it with first! This incredibly soft, cool, organic cotton/hemp vest in the prettiest chambray blue is the perfect transitional piece to slip on during these late summer days, and wear right through fall! Love it with sexy denim like these jeans from Henry and Belle,sexy summer tanks, and beautiful fall tees! This artful design combined with the luxurious comfort Prairie is famous for PLUS the 20% off trunkshow price makes her a VERY cool chick!
We are truly blessed here in the northwest. This spring and summer have been full of our much-longed-for sunshine. Though there hasn't been any rain in months, the trees are evergreen, the creeks are still babbling and the mountains invite us into their leafy green folds. Sunday morning Mr. Rios and I drove out into the Columbia Gorge again, this time to explore Eagle Creek, only 30 minutes outside Portland. It was simply...a piece of heaven. Divine, lush, serene, and full of life. I sat by the stream and put my toes in the cold water, listening to that wonderful sound of water tinkling over smooth rocks. There was a Dipper Bird nearby going under the water and swimming like a salmon through the rapids. I would love to be a dipper bird, they seem to have so much fun in the water! We got there early and avoided most of the crowds, but it was a crazy place when we decided to leave. People are loud, too. They don't seem to care that their motorcycles might be spoiling someone else's serene moment by the creek. As a rule I try to avoid crowds, and luckily I am a morning person, so getting places early works extremely well! Can't wait to go back, get some early bird coffee in the tiny nearby town of Cascade Locks, and watch for ospreys!
Happy Monday everyone! xoxoxo Diane
Oh, the soft luxury of Margaret O'Leary's gorgeous Diamond Pullover is sheer heaven! An easy, cool cut that swings when we walk and drapes beautifully over the top of these sexy coated jeans from Henry and Belle! Add a bit of bling at the ear for a perfect fall ensemble!
It's not often that a new denim line comes along that is actually worthy of some love. The truth is, lines have come and gone in the denim world like crazy over the last 5-10 years, and you barely have time to say the name before they are gone. Henry & Belle is different though. They have something that I think might just stick for good. What sets them apart? Well, first is the fit. They fit REALLY well, and have lots of stretch so they hold their shape, and are very comfortable (these are my go-to travel jean now). I have a pair of the skinny ankle jeans from this summer and have worn them a TON. Second, they are a premium denim line, but the prices are still reasonable. I'm not sure when the "norm" became $225-250 for a pair of jeans, but it is really, REALLY, refreshing to see a great quality pair of jeans for $140-168. Third, the company is committed to giving back, and building a respected and respectable company from within. They donate to a charity with EVERY pair of jeans they sell. That's pretty cool. We had Megan from the company in the store for the trunk show and she was super awesome--we just love her (and it's great to buy a pair of jeans from someone you love). Lastly (let's see...I think that is #4), I like that they have a lot of styles that are nice and simple, washes are simple, colors are good, silhouettes are wearable and not too extreme. These jeans just look good on, and you wear THEM, not the other way around. This is a line that once you try on, you are sold...it's that simple, so if you haven't tried them, DO!
Signed, ME {lv}
Jeans, the cornerstone of our wardrobes. How could we get by without great jeans?! Well thankfully, we DON'T HAVE TO!
Henry and Belle have the cutest, sassiest jeans in the comfiest stretch denim, and in a color to fit every mood, and every look!!! As fall approaches we're getting excited to start layering our tees and tanks and new long sleeves with all of the gorgeous cardis and jackets and coats that are arriving every day.
These fab jeans are the base for all of those looks, and right now they are 20% off! Ahhh, jean heaven. Enjoy 40% off some Velvet and Hard Tail tees to complete your new looks!
