Girl From the North Country: brass plum

Monday, August 25, 2014

The Comeback Kid

I'm baaa-aaack!

It's been a long summer. With two trips back home to Alaska (one being a planned two weeks, and the other being a totally spontaneous four weeks due to family stuff), a new apartment, a ten day visit from my best friend, all on top of online classes and various other things... You could say I've been pretty busy. Unfortunately, that meant being too busy to take blog photos, let alone put myself together on most days. (I seriously have a Birkenstock tan line. Seriously.) Those busy summer days are behind me now though, with the only lingering evidence of summer being the ungodly heat here in Portland. Long story short, I'm happy to be "back"; and what better way to make a comeback than in denim overalls and Doc Marten boots?

Button Front Denim Overalls - BP @ Nordstrom | Urban Renewal Ribbed Snap Tank Top - Urban Outfitters | PINK Bra - Victoria's Secret (Similar Here) | 1460 Boot - Dr. Martens

Can't Buy a Thrill

This is an outfit I wore a while back, but I hadn't shared the photos with you guys yet. I am so obsessed with these conductor stripe pants from Nordstrom. For me, they're the perfect summer pant. They're light, fun, and super easy to style. I have worn them so many times this week, and I am surprised as to how well they work with so many different things! Ever since I was a kid, I have been obsessed with traveling, especially by train, so I fell in love with these railroad striped babies imediately! Wearing them makes me want to plug into my iPod, crank the Bob Dylan, hop a train, and go on an adventure..

Lush Split Neck Woven Tank - BP@Nordstrom | Railroad Stripe Jean - BP@Nordstrom | DV by Dolce Vita 'Nanette' Sandal - Nordstrom

Fate

Hey everyone! I have some mega exciting news to share with you. Recently I applied for Nordstrom's Retail Management Internship program, and I found out today I got it!! I am so completely and utterly excited and grateful for this amazing opportunity. I have loved the Nordstrom company as long as I've loved fashion (which is about 19 years, going on 20!) and have wanted to be a part of their team for what feels like an eternity! I needed something good to come along, and something did! I guess it must have been destiny - So what better thing to wear than a Ouija board t-shirt, my favorite fuzzy Nordstrom sweater, and my favorite shoes?

Ouija Tee - Junk Food Clothing | Cardigan - BP@Nordstrom | Clogs - Free People | Belt - Forever21

Bob Dylan's Shoes

I am pretty obsessed with this jacket. I bought it at Nordstrom for $88, and it's super heavy and warm. It's kind of rare to find a really cute jacket (in my opinion) that's still super warm under $100. Trust me, coming from Alaska, I've given that search a damn good try. I'm definitely wearing this jacket back home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm pretty confident I'll stay toasty warm. Not that I go outside for longer than necessary when I visit home in winter - But still!

Speaking of obsessions, I'm kind of also obsessing over these shoes. Not just these shoes, but any shoes even shaped like this. It's not exactly a new obsession, but it's one that gets a resurgence in fall/winter. Shoes like these always remind me of Bob Dylan. I know I've talked about how much I love his music, but I think it's also pretty plain to see I draw a lot of inspiration from him style wise. When I think about it, most of my style icons are boys. Weird? Maybe. Anyways, it's gotten to the point where, if Matt is over and I ask him to get out my "Bob Dylan shoes" it takes him a few tries because about 50% of she shoes I own are referred to as my "Bob Dylan shoes". Long story short, I love a good pair of shoes I could see a male musician wearing from the 1960s-1970s.

Where do you draw some of your shoe inspiration from?

Jacket - BP@Nordstrom | Top - BP@Nordstrom | High Rise Jeans - Free People | Shoes - Nordstrom

Lip Color - Nars Pure Matte Lipstick "Terre De Feu" | Eyes - Urban Decay "Naked Basics" | Nail Color - Butter London "444"

Velouria

Yesterday I went to Nordstrom, which is pretty much my favorite place on earth. I bought some really cute stuff for fall, and also a few trendier pieces I've been dying to try. For example, I saw these velour leggings and didn't even think about them until the girl who got my dressing room set up put them in there. (That's my favorite part of shopping at Nordstrom - I always make sure to get a room early, because I know the girls who work there fairly well and I love seeing how they style pieces versus how I thought to style them.)

Needless to say, I fell in love. These leggings are fun, funky, and incredibly cozy. After running errands today in the cold while wearing these, my legs didn't feel chilled at all. It's safe to say they've earned a spot on my "Fall Essentials" list! I think it's the ultimate score when you can find a super fun piece that also serves a practical function.

What pieces have you been loving for cold weather?

No Girly Girl

Today has been a pretty great day so fare. Granted, I have only been awake for about 2 1/2 hours, but the fact that I finally got to sleep in is just more validation that today is going to be a good one! I woke up to a text from my friend (Hey Kacie!) that our night class was cancelled, and I am so relieved! I feel like I have done nothing this past week but walk all over town in a hurry, clean up my apartment, and sit in a desk for hours on end listening to lecture! Needless to say, class being cancelled tonight was a very welcomed surprise. As for the rest of my day, it's going to be pretty casual and laid back, and I wanted my outfit to reflect that. I like the effortlessly cool look. Most of the time when people compliment my outfits, they say that I look really "cool", and to me, that has always been a way better compliment then "cute"! I guess you could say I'm no girly girl. That's why on days where I can dress however I want, I go for skinny jeans, androgynous shoes, a basic top, and a jacket with leather somehow incorporated - Perfect outfit for a great day!

What do you like to wear on your days off?