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braided belt, button-front, canvas sneakers, casual, chambray, denim, easy, flats, hair scarf, J Crew, jeans, military, oregon, outfit, portland, rose festival, rosie the riveter, silk scarf, stripes, thrifted, we can do it, weekend
Chambray Button Front Shirt – No Label, Thrifted $4
Military Jacket – UnionBay, Thrifted $4Skinny Pants – Paris Blues (Macy’s)
Striped Canvas Sneakers – Vintage Unworn, $6
Braided Leather Belt – J Crew, Thrifted $2 Red Leaf Print Scarf – Thrifted $1 Southwest Patterned Scarf – Thrifted $2
Wore this last week to help the Hubs with a photo shoot for his Architecture thesis project and wanted to wear something that was easy to run around in. Didn’t feel like messing with my hair, but didn’t want to wear it up so I compromised with a head scarf. As I was taking these outfit photos, it dawned on me that I’m channeling Rosie the Riveter in my own way. It also happens to be the Rose Festival, here in Portland (we are the City of Roses) and so the title for this post was born. This look is an easy one for weekend or a casual day. I’ve shown it here in a few different layering styles. Belting a top and/or jacket lends instant put-together factor. It’s so easy and works on most body types! Defines your waist and adds texture/color. Don’t be afraid to tuck in a scarf. I have a large collection of belts in different colors, materials and widths! It’s either a sickness or genius. Would like to think the latter applies to me. (De-lu-sional). Accessories are the cheapest ways to make a basic outfit more interesting!
Hope you had a fabulous weekend, go out this there and get it done.
We can do it (in style)! Heck yeah, I said it. What about it?
Dear VanC
After reading your blog, I feel we are so connected and in such similar life now. Married, have a young boy, love fashion, love to take picture, and love what we do in our blog:D. Oh, I forgot we are both thrift shop lover:D
You are beautiful and your style is beautiful too. I have to say your son is super cute and handsome! I guess that’s what they say the mix blood is beautiful baby? heheheh….
I am following you in bloglovin now, keep going my dear friend!!!!
XOX
Hallie
P.S. Do you mind if I ask you where you original come from?
Hi Hallie! Thank you so much for the kinds words. Found your blog via chictopia and have been following your daily outfits for a awhile, on the same notion that we are connected on many levels. Your style is inspiring and I enjoy the little stories you tell about your adorable son! I’m Vietnamese, born and raised in Houston, Texas, but have lived in Oregon for over 15 years. It’s bloggers like yourself that are the reason, I decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon. It’s quickly become a favorite hobby and I hope to make it grow. xo
I love your scarf in you hair. You look like you belong in a Banana Republic catalog! That’s a compliment by the way! Haha
♡
Meanz (Koi Story)
*blush* Thanks for the sweet compliment, Meanz!
Very cute outfit! Love the scarf and the idea to belt the jacket.
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this is sooo awesome. i love your layering skillz. and really, you are all kinds of gorgeous. and i think it’s cool that you showed a few different ways of wearing this with the scarf on your head and around your neck tucked into the belt. so fabulous!
Thanks, Amanda! I love playing with layers. Guess the artist side of me thinks of different fabrics and patterns like paint. Har! It’s also a great way to wear all the stuff I like at once. Hee-hee.
My favorite thing you have on is actually that scarf toward the end. Lame, I know, but I kept looking at it again. (:
How was the rose festival? I couldn’t make it since I had to work, but some of my friends got to go. Anyway, I need to study up on how you layer because you’re really great at it. And you maaay have me thinking about trying out a chambray shirt (I’ve avoided the trend). Have a good evening!
Hey, Sarah! Thanks, that patterned scarf happens to be my absolute favorite. I really do wear it a lot. The colors go with pretty much anything. I throw that on a basic t-shirt when I’m lazy. A must in everyone’s closet! A silk scarf is lightweight, perfect for cooler summer days (esp. in Oregon).
As for Chambray… try it out. It’s SO versatile. There are many shades and you can find a lot of it second hand! Won’t cost you a pretty penny to try out this trend. That’s what I love about thrifting. It’s an inexpensive way to try out styles that you’re hesitant about without breaking the bank. You-can-do-it! (Spoken like Rob Schneider in The Waterboy).
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So many great variations on this outfit!!! fantastic! You look wonderful and I just love all your fashion advice!
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