CA wardrobe, meet WA.

When we first even started talking about moving from sunny CA to Bellingham WA, one of my thoughts was, "what will I wear?" No joke. That is a legitimate concern for all girls on a regular basis, let alone when you are completely changing climates. It's cold and rainy here and I was used to needing mainly tank tops and shorts for at least half the year in Clovis. It was a serious adjustment to be made in my wardrobe without breaking the bank. 

We decided on doing one big jacket each at first to get us there, then we could adjust or add as needed. We both went with The North Face & are both extremely happy with them. We had to have a hood and keep us California natives warm without looking like puff balls, we're trying to blend in here after all.

I got the Lola Soft Shell Trench in black.
Josh got the Momentum TriClimate 3 in 1 also in black.

So far the weather has been amazing in Bellingham and I have been surprised how well my clothes work here. I have always loved coats, boots, and big sweaters and now I am finally getting to put all of them to good use! I have been layering my loose chunky sweaters with a fitted plain long sleeve for warmth. Wearing a lot of scarves, big surprise. My favorite has been my infinity scarf my friend Jamie knit me (on in the above pictures). And a beanie for rainy days with second day hair...or just because.

One of my funnest purchases has been my furry Army North Face boots. I found them, never been used, at a consignment store in downtown Fairhaven. I am so excited about this place, their owner is picky about what they bring in and she gets most of it from Seattle so it's higher end quality stuff. I even found a nice big Lululemon fleece there too! But what I love about my boots is that they are not at all what I was thinking I wanted, but they are so fun and add so much to my outfit, whether it be running to breakfast with Josh or going on a hike. To top it off they were only $45.

Ever since we made it official that we were moving to a climate that rains a ton, I finally had the reason I needed to buy myself some Hunter wellies. I could never justify them in CA where it rains about 4 times a year. They are literally a necessity to me these days. I was lucky enough to find a pair on sale at REI recently for $95 instead of their usual $150 at Nordstroms.



I am going to try to get better about posting more about what I am wearing and where I am finding great stuff. Hope you enjoyed a peak in my closet!
xoxo

Lexi

olsen obsession - 18 years strong.

Ashley and MK Olsen. 

Beautiful and so unique. 

So then, naturally, I'd fall in love with Elizabeth Olsen.

Ashley and MK named their line, Elizabeth and James after their younger brother and sister and I am seeing why. Their younger sister is clearly stunning, has amazing taste, and is apparently a great actress too. Adding to the Olsen obsession, Elizabeth Olsen. 

twinkle twinkle

Diane Kruger

Keira Knightley

Elie Saab has easily become one of my favorite red carpet designers. I don't feel like I even need to explain why. Point A&B pretty much sum it up.  

Ps... Keira's hair too? Adore. 

the best $19 i've spent lately.

Mossimo Supply Co Khadeja Suede Ankle Bootie

I have already worn them 3 times and I bought them last week. Perfect with cuffed boyfriend jeans or an end of summer dress. I wore them with ankle length skinnies and a big sweater one day too, adorable.

Literally the best $19 I have spent in a while. Thank you again Target.

taking inventory [part uno]

My lovely and very well organized friend Kim, had me "take inventory" for her last year. She's obviously a genius. Brilliant! I basically took the pieces that Kim was having a hard time making an outfit out of and put together a couple of outfits using her wardrobe. It was so fun, because you are basically shopping in your closet. Sometimes you can't keep making outfits with clothes you've had for years and so it's helpful to have a new/different outlook on your own clothes. With my sense of style being different and having never looked at all her clothes like that it was easy to mix and match in new ways! We took pictures and she had at least, I think, like 20 new outfits that I'd made for her. This was like the funnest thing in the world to me, I loved it.

So this year when I was cleaning out my closet, organizing, and sorting through stuff, I decided to take inventory for me :) Guys, you have to try it. It will amaze you how many new combos you can make. Plus, it makes it so much easier to get ready in the morning when you already have a couple of outfit ideas in the back of your head (or saved on your phone!). 

So here is my favorite organizing update that I did.

Attack of the shoes!! $20 at Target for the racks! Look how many those puppies can hold. Now I can see all of my shoes, it's way more organized, and I will get more wear out of them :) win win win! One might say, "Winning!"

Pictures of my "inventory" to follow!!

i can't wait for fall.

hopefully i'll get bold enough to try this.

just when i thought she couldn't get any better. bangs are huge this season.

this color is perfect.

awh, fall. i just love it all. the colors, the smells, the style, pumpkin everything... i am ready not to be sweating while putting on my make up after a shower. i am ready for scarves and over sized sweaters. oh and tights :) i am ready for orange and red leaves against the grey sky. 

it's been fun summer, but i'm over you. maybe lets do this again next year.

ombre hair? yes please.

one of the greatest things about this trend, is any one can do it. you just need to be ok with outgrowth. every shade of blonde, red, or brunette works with this style. these are some of my favorites...

Erin Wasson

Megan Fox

Lily Aldridge

Rachel Bilson (darker)

Rachel Bilson (lighter)

Whitney Port

Drew Berrymore

Now this trend can go horribly wrong if you take it too far or if the tone is off. It takes it quickly from trendy and easy going to trashy real quick. These girls usually have amazing hair, so it can happen to the best of us. This is a great reason to get ombre hair done professionally. For example...

 I love this trend, and thankfully, it looks like it's here to stay for a while too :)

right now i want...

i love the rose color, i love them with flats, and i love how Kim K wore em with studded boots. these are one of my favorite styles right now. it's such a great update for my skinny jean obsession.