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
Ride in Style!
If you have eyeballs like I do, you probably have also noticed the oh-so classic equestrian style that’s been all over as of late. This look particularly seems to shine in the fall, as that is the time of year when you get the let the best part of the outfit really shine: THE BOOTS. Also, who doesn’t love a blazer and (surprisingly flattering) riding pants?
Keep in mind, though, that unless you’ve actually just left the stables, the horse rider theme shouldn’t be too heavy-handed. Definitely stick with keeping the skinny pants tucked in (these lovely boots are “Leslie Sharon” by Indigo), but maybe elongate the blazer and throw in a yummy autumn-ish color like rust. I also paired this with some awesome brassy jewelry (like this necklace from Betsy & Iya, and Viv & Ingrid horseshoe posts to keep with the theme) and a cute, floppy Coal hat.
See how easy it is? The trick is to just be inspired by the look, not go horsey head to toe. Now ride on, friends, and look fabulous doing it!
