Your closet has seen trends come and go, but the basics – your perfectly worn-in blue jeans, comfortable lived in white tee, and go-to nude flats – are forever. You can rest assured that these key pieces will never go out of style or lose their street-chic appeal. Simply put: great basics are the building blocks to a perfect wardrobe. So whether you’re looking to start over or simply wish to update an old favorite, consider these top 10 pieces that are on my list!
I was in San Diego last week for work to shop and research the market. One of the big trends in 2015 is called Streamline. It’s a sophisticated minimalist approach to design. Simple silhouettes, modern and relaxed with of course, an athletic attitude. Athleisure is everywhere and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. That’s okay because it’s hard not to love that comfortable yet slick aesthetic.
Dress up, dress down
Button up : Madewell
Necklace : Madewell
Pants : Urban Outfitters
Heels : Fiel (old)
Denim Jacket : Levi’s
High tops : ConverseI’m in a book club, it’s great I love the girls in the group and all 3 out of 24 books we’ve read! The other 21 books were great too, I bet, but I wouldn’t know because I never read them. Anyone else a part of a book club just for the wine, good food and great gossip? Once or twice a year we’ll opt to meet out for drinks instead of one of our houses and it’s mostly been the Heathman. Do you know where this is going? Or am I getting… grey? hint hint! PS… The Fox Tower serves wine/beer during movies. They even had a signature 50 Shades of Grey vino if you’re really into it?This post was inspired by this book club outing. I have high aspirations of wearing heels, blouses and layered jewelry but reality is I just want to be comfortable. At the end of the day I want to be able to run in the house, grab a mini lady and not worry about their excessive drool, massive blowout or throw up getting on me. I mean, it’s these things that really keep the bond between mother and child extra tight. These pants I found at Urban Outfitters (which are now on sale) made it easy to go either way and still feel pulled together.
Necklace : Madewell
Pants : Urban Outfitters
Heels : Fiel (old)
Denim Jacket : Levi’s
High tops : ConverseI’m in a book club, it’s great I love the girls in the group and all 3 out of 24 books we’ve read! The other 21 books were great too, I bet, but I wouldn’t know because I never read them. Anyone else a part of a book club just for the wine, good food and great gossip? Once or twice a year we’ll opt to meet out for drinks instead of one of our houses and it’s mostly been the Heathman. Do you know where this is going? Or am I getting… grey? hint hint! PS… The Fox Tower serves wine/beer during movies. They even had a signature 50 Shades of Grey vino if you’re really into it?This post was inspired by this book club outing. I have high aspirations of wearing heels, blouses and layered jewelry but reality is I just want to be comfortable. At the end of the day I want to be able to run in the house, grab a mini lady and not worry about their excessive drool, massive blowout or throw up getting on me. I mean, it’s these things that really keep the bond between mother and child extra tight. These pants I found at Urban Outfitters (which are now on sale) made it easy to go either way and still feel pulled together.
On another note. I cut my hair into a lob. Need an introduction? Meet long bob. Long bob is a bob cut but longer in length. Documentation of this cut with this color was necessary because in T minus 90 minutes this lob is going an all over platinum.
Portland, enjoy this amazing sprummer weekend. Get it, summer weather but it’s spring, sprummer? no?
9 MONTHS
Sweater : American Apparel
Skirt : Kohls (not maternity but XL and stretchy works)
Shoes : Zara (sold out, similar HERE)
I just want to point out that these photos are in no way a reflection of my state of togetherness right now. I’m on my 4th week of wearing the same three stretch cotton outfits on rotation. Standing is the only comfortable position. I have itchy palms. I’ve mastered the skill of sleeping upright. And baby housing is so cramped their hiccups can be seen from across the room. Up close you can see foot imprints when Macie isn’t happy with my ribs. It’s incredible and incredibly painful at the same time.
Today marks the beginning of my 38th week of pregnancy and the beginning of my third week on maternity leave and these girls have yet to show any signs of budging. Fortunately this has provided Jeff and I with ample time to properly nest. And by nest I mean Jeff building lots of amazing things for our new house while I watch… if I’m not napping. One of which is our new modern fencing built with the help of our friend Ike. It’s absolutely beautiful and most importantly, keeps Tucker and Paisley housed safely while outside. We love the deer that tromp through but the coyote fights we’ve heard from afar are frightening.
When we bought this house we sold almost all of our furniture from our previous home because of the style. We came from a traditional craftsman to an untouched mid-century modern and are totally adoring the transition. I’m also looking forward to getting my energy and motivation back so I can start sharing more of our new abode. Until then, next up are posts of our Wright ladies, Macie and Marlowe ♥.
7 months | Watanabe wedding
One month ago yesterday Jeff and I celebrated these two amazing humans, Elena and Adam Watanabe. There isn’t anything this girl can’t do nor is there a sweeter soul then hers. For example, you need a website built? …she’s the gal. A necklace designed, welded and brought to life? …done, she’s got you! Need a compliment to feel good about yourself? …she will shower you. Photo session needs? …she’s my go to. Graphic design question? …she has the answer. It’s kind of amazing because she doesn’t just brush the surface of any of the above, she masters at ALL of them.
Elena, I love you and couldn’t be happier for you and Adam. There isn’t anyone I know more deserving then YOU!
I write this post as I march into my 34th week of pregnancy, that’s half way into my 8th month. Holy shit! Reflecting back on these 8 months I get so proud of my body and what it can do. There wasn’t a day that passed I wasn’t fearful at the possibility of losing these two baby girls that we’ve been waiting so long for. But, as I reach the end I begin to think that this feeling never leaves a parent no matter what age their child is at. I’ve never felt so close to my own mother as I do right now. I now understand her crying at every first day of school or waiting up at night until I came home in my teenage years. I’m 34 years old and I still have to text her when I arrive somewhere safely even if it’s just the Oregon coast! I know I am going to be the exact same way. Life will forever be changed… amen!
The price is Wright | The 90’s trend
Dress : Urban Outfitters (sold out)
Shoes : Loeffler Randall (sold out)
Necklace : Etsy (similar)
If you hadn’t noticed that 90’s fashion has made it’s way back this year then get on the google and shop around for, well, a couple of seconds and you’ll see. Crop tops, windbreakers, overalls, hoop earrings, ditsy floral and sunflower prints, fannypacks, the normcore trend… the list goes on. Fashion cycles every twenty years so it looks like the nineties are back in full swing! Makes me feel like I’m reliving my high school days of watching My So-Called Life on my bean bag chair.
This dress shown above may have been purchased recently from Urban Outfitters by me but I did own this exact dress in 1993. I know because I wore it to a middle school dance with Joey Brenner with my hair up in ringlets and I have proof! But… my mom and I cannot find the photo anywhere, when I do, oh you’ll see! It’s a good thing I scooted out with this $89 dress for $19 because I couldn’t possibly pay a lot for something that used to be mine. I mean, how did they find it?
These ditsy and sunflower prints, the ones I thought I would never love again are totally pulling at my heartstrings. So I put a collection together below of my favorites.
I’m 30 weeks pregnant this week. I’m also afraid I’ve run out of room for the girls to grow. According to all 5 apps I follow, they will double in size in the next 8 weeks! This is possibly where the outfit shots stop, and they house pictures begin! It could get awkward.
6.29.14 | we were showered!
Dress : H&M
Kimono : Zara
Shoes : Loeffler Randall (sold out)
Note: The pregnant specimen photographed above is not drinking real champagne. Meet Brut by Fre. It’s the next best thing when alcohol is off-limits.
Kimono : Zara
Shoes : Loeffler Randall (sold out)
Note: The pregnant specimen photographed above is not drinking real champagne. Meet Brut by Fre. It’s the next best thing when alcohol is off-limits.
This week marks the 27th week of my pregnancy, the first week of my third trimester, and the second week of being in our new house. I’m taking it all in one day at a time, enjoying the journey, still yearning for time to slow down.
My best girlfriends threw me the most beautiful lady party to celebrate our M&M girls last week. It meant the absolute world to see the amount of love for these two littles from the people who matter most in our lives. We are so fortunate to have these women as our girls role models and their mommy’s rocks.
t h a n k y o u !
6 months | the pregnant uniform
This week we celebrate 6 months of healthy Wright Lady growth. Reality has set in, I am about to get much MUCH bigger than this! It’s the moments surrounding this celebration that are the most entertaining. Costco sized tubs of Tums that accompany me at every meal. Checking my ankles everyday to see if they are as big as they feel. And somehow forgetting that I have a soccer ball attached to my front side and can’t fit through small spaces sideways anymore.
I am happy to be here at these six months. It’s been a distracting period of time in my life where I haven’t been able to listen to my body fully. Until the twins move, nothing really changes or stops in it’s place. Everyone around me continues on with what they are doing, unaware that I am getting to secretly memorize everything about these tiny girls as we share this space together. In these moments, It feels like it’s just us.
Today Jeff and I signed on our new house. I don’t even know what to do with myself I’m so excited. You know when you’ve wanted something so badly, it consumes your every thought? I can’t tell you how many lists I’ve made organizing a game plan, listing out projects and have gathered every little thing to have at hand for that day we get our keys. For some reason I feel as if those lists and game plans will wash to the wayside once we’re in the space. I hope I’m able to be at peace with this process of moving into a home that needs TLC, all over again. I keep chiming… “One room at a time, one room at a time”.
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