Style Icon: Jeff Spicoli
There’s no doubt about it, Fast Time at Ridgemont High was the pinnacle of teen comedies and exemplified life and style of the 80s. Filmed in 1980 (and based on the novel by Cameron Crowe) using real, bonafide teenagers, this movie launched the careers of such future stars as Judge Reinhold, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates’ Lady Parts, but the diamond in the rough was truly Sean Penn’s Jeff Spicoli, in all his blond, burnout glory.
And who could ever mess with his too-cool-for school personal style?* To achieve this look, try rocking a pair of surf-inspired slip ons, your favorite vintage band tee, some beat up shorts, and the quintessential straw fedora. Polish it all of with a little straw bag and some ode-to-the-sea anchor earrings. Now you’re ready to skip class!**
Surf’s Up!
xoxo,
Sally
Shoes: Baja Slip On from SeaVees, sterling post earrings by Viv + Ingrid, hat by Goorin, bag by Shiraleah.
* No one.
** Don’t.
Unfortunately we just carry up to a 41!
Hey There, Summer!
The new Seychelles Hey There sandal said exactly that to me: “Hey there Marika, I need you to take me home and love me.” So I did just that.* The soft blue of the leather reminds me of lazy days under clear summer skies and the wooden heel is so natural and refreshing. The best thing about these shoes is that they lend well to being paired with bright colors! I chose to pair them with brightly printed Orla Kiely accessories and an adorable sunhat by Coal. What would you pair them with?
Seychelles Hey There
Coal Floppy Sunhat
Orla Kiely Handbag and Wallet
Towne and Reese Harper Necklace
Stay HEY, Portland!
Marika.
*These are the shoes I will be wearing for my college graduation in just a few days! Stay updated for an actual picture of what I paired my Seychelles with!
Summertime Goth
“All black everything.”
Jay-Z
There’s no doubt that I love colorful outfits— A LOT— but my eclectic style does account for some darker days (and I mean that literally.) Some days, it’s a blackout, and even the brightest days will not take that away from me. I call the look “Summertime Goth,” even though it really makes me feel more like an Old Hollywood movie star. Just thought I’d share it with you!
The key to this lightless look is to show a little skin so the look doesn’t get too heavy, so I paired some amazing peekaboo wedges (“Bintan” by Fiel) with a less-is-more romper. Add a black bag, naturally (the bag is Latico, the wallet is Hobo) and top off the whole witchy look with dark sunglasses and a floppy hat (this one is Coal) to maintain some semblance of privacy. Add some earrings (these leafy lovelies are Towne + Reese) and red gloss for a pop- girl’s gotta have a little flare, after all! And for heaven’s sake, do NOT forget sunscreen; it fits in the purse!
Until next time, dark dames!
xoxo,
Sally
Put the Lime in the Coconut
Shake it all up! Here are a few of my favorite limey accessories here at pedX. These fresh-squeezed beauties are sure to add pizzazz to any outfit!
Clockwise from top left: Hobo wallet, Shiraleah wallet, Sweet Marcel socks, both purses by Shiraleah.
Whaddya think? Lime or lame? I’m so down with the lime- it’s sure to turn heads, and looks great with any neutral (as those Shiraleah bags show!)
xoxo,
Sally
POP
I love me some outrageous shoes, don’t get me wrong, but there’s something to be said for the versatility of a simple shoe. The possibilities are literally endless. That’s what I love about the “Up and Away” sandal from Gentle Souls. First of all they’re black, so HELLO, and they are also just clean and modern. Beat that! I love using a minimal, neutral shoe as a foundation for a colorful outfit.
Here’s a dream look of mine:
The black, utilitarian sandals provide the perfect base to let this colorful outfit shine through!
Add some bright accessories (necklace and ring, Towne + Reese, scarf by Snoozer Loser) and you’re ready to go!
Shine on!
xoxo,
Sally
Match! Or, like, don’t!
Whether you’re the matchy-matchy type or like to go out on a limb with your outfits, I totally dig it. My style is constantly changing, the only constant is COLOR. I’m a fan (just in case you didn’t notice!) Some days, there’s a theme, and a color scheme, and all that good stuff. Sometimes, there is little or no rhyme to my reason. I like it that way. Take this outfit for example- you can either work your shoes into the same color scheme of the outfit (and the earrings too; see the same deco shape?) or mix it up a bit with another color shoe (red and yellow is a favorite color combo of mine.)
What do you guys think of these pairings? Would you dare?
xoxo,
Sally
Top look: Shoes- Camper, Earrings- Betsy + Iya (at Manifesto.)
Bottom look: Shoes- Biviel, Earrings- Jesseca Anne.
Hi! Manifesto has the Wallabee Chic in blue and in red, but none here!
Walking on Sunshine
And don’t it feel good?
We’re loving up on this new batch of Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole that made their way into the shop and our hearts this week. Pretty soon, they will make their way on to our feet!
1) Up and Away, 2+3) Break My Heart
Portland summers are made for long strolls and even longer bike rides, and this can take a toll on your feet (as I’m sure you already know.) For those of us who like our fashion and comfort to be one and the same, you and Gentle Souls ought to be besties. Check out our fun new arrivals. We’ve got some brilliant colors, and some classic black thrown in for good measure— all of them are sure to get you through the day with finesse.
xoxo,
Sally
Support Teen Lit Day
“Believe in yourself and you can achieve greatness in your life.”- Judy Blume
It’s Support Teen Lit day today, and how could I possibly think about any other book other than Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret? I didn’t have any kids my age in my neighborhood and spent the long summer days reading at the neighborhood pool. I fully understood Margaret’s angst and desperation to fit in and be comfortable in her own skin. And I watched the high school girls lounging about and looking oh so cool and couldn’t wait to be their age. Cause all that awkwardness and fear would just magically disappear, right? I’d feel at ease and happy - my only real problem, which boy would I say yes to dating? My days would be filled with shopping for fabulous clothes and shoes to wear to all the parties I would be going to, playing spin the bottle and having the time of my life! Everything would be perfect in high school … I just knew it.
Earrings: Destiny Ray, Bag: Nino Bossi, Clogs: Sanita.
love, heidi
