Hey I’m all for animal rights. Can’t you tell from my horse scarf? But when Urban Outfitters starts calling their fake leather jackets “Vegan” just to appeal to the hipster crowd, it’s just a little bit ridiculous. I would not have bought it – based on principle alone – but it was 50% off. So duh. (Yes,…
Well, I made it through week one without shopping. Kind of. It wasn’t a quitting-cold-turkey kind of thing because stuff that I had ordered online 1-2 weeks ago started arriving. So they were fun little residual treats to get. But I think the last of them has arrived. And now the real challenge begins. When…
At first I didn’t make any official New Year’s resolutions for 2013. But I changed my mind. This is major you guys. Ready? I am giving up clothes shopping for the next 12 months. I kind of cringe putting in writing. I was inspired by one of my friends who accomplished this. I often thought there…
Jaana is my name and pattern mixing is my game! Since I have successfully posted 3 pattern mixed outfits, it basically means I am a professional. If I ever try different color palettes, then someone will just need to print out a certificate and start paying me. I would like my certificate to read: We…
I kept telling myself that since Paul had time off this week, that would give me lots of time to come up with a bunch of fantastic outfits to show you. But honestly, these very stretchy pants seem about the only appropriate thing to wear when you’re doing the type of holiday eating that I…
Merry Christmas Eve! It has been fantastic winter weather here. Maybe not by Finnish standards. But by SoCal standards it has been cold and Christmas-feely. Around 60 degrees. I know, brrrrr, right? Regardless, I am jumping at the chance to wear snuggly sweaters and use our fireplace. Although if I learned anything this winter, it’s…
Look at me go! I’m on a pattern mixing role! Meaning, I’ve come up with 2 outfits so far. This time I threw in the corduroy for texture. Plus, this blazer has elbow patches. I’m a sucker for those. ____________________________________ Striped Top: J. Crew (Similar) Floral Scarf: Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg Corduroy Blazer: Land’s End…
So maybe these shouldn’t be outfit posts, but dedications to my mother’s backyard. This is kind of the side-yard. Behind me are windmill, a bush, a tree, a couple houses, and the cow pasture. For real. The cow pasture is not hers. Although, a couple times a year, the neighbor’s cows do come close enough…
This is my mom’s backyard. Seriously. I know. And this is only the half that’s not landscaped. I got married here because how could I not? And now I’m taking outfit pictures here. And shooting the occasional client here. One location, so many options. ________________________________________ Striped Tee: Gap Outlet (Similar) Fringe Necklace: American Eagle (Similar) Maxi Skirt:…
I fell in love with these shoes while they were still sitting on the shelf, as the sales associate went looking for my size. I knew we were meant to be together. It was love at first sight. I anxiously anticipated our soles joining as one. And… a perfect fit. They will be mine to…