December 2010
4 posts
Tiff's CC #26-ish: New Boots, New Dog
I admit it. I’ve been a pretty horrible fashion blogger lately. This is not what I wore to my family’s Thanksgiving festivities. Please accept this adorable picture of a puppy as a token of my deepest apologies.
Although I’m only 24, I’m totally understanding why adults say the holidays are so crazy. I’ve been hustling. I’ve been bustling. All this...
Fashion Fix - Early Christmas
As I - Ty - posted yesterday, last evening was the annual Nordstrom shopping event. To me, it’s the mark of the official start of the holiday season. This year, I was able to take J. with me and he totally embraced every part of this tradition: free food, unendless champagne, AND shopping. (He bought himself a pair of shoes and he NEVER does this; I ALWAYS have to buy him gift cards and...
Fashion Fix - Great Pumpkin
Some updates that need adressing: 1. I broke my camera AGAIN : ( 2. I quit my job without a back-up plan. Double sad face.
What this means for all of you: 1. I am not able to take any new pictures. I have to depend on the limited archives I have stocked up. 2. I have a LOT of time on my hands. Once I get the camera back, there will be lots ‘n lots ‘n lots of photos for me to...
wiswash: traditions →
wiswash:
to be as exact as possible: we’ve been here for 2 1/4 years. this means we’ve had 3 thanksgivings. we’re gearing up for our third pac-west christmas. and i’m in eager anticipation of my third spring break. BUT. the cherry on top of all of these traditions remains one that i’ve started on my own….
November 2010
3 posts
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Closet Challenge #26: Non-Turkey Day
Ok, so this challenge may seem way obvious. But, I always have a hard time deciding what to wear on Thanksgiving. I call it Non-Turkey Day because, well, neither of the authors of this blog eat meat. So, along with the quandary of what to wear, we also have to make creative, vegetarian-friendly dishes on this normally meaty day.
So, dress for the season. Something fall festive (unless you...
Mini Challenge #1: Private School Girl
I was a server in college. And we had to wear black and red ties with white polka dots. Since ties were a required part of my uniform, I don’t incorporate them into my ensembles anymore. However, when Ty challenged me to wear a tie with panache, I wanted to step up to the challenge. I felt very London in this outfit. Then, my little cousin asked me if I just came from school. Since I...
Fashion Fix - Scarf Envy
My Hermes scarf was the first big ticket item I ever bought myself. And, trust me, I worked my booty off to earn it. I remember putting a painstaking amount of thought into picking the right one. And I was so terrified walking into the store by myself to pick it out. I’ve had it for 7 years and it still brings me the same amount of joy now, as it did when I first got it. I still even have...
October 2010
13 posts
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Tiff's CC #25: Seeing Spots
This is the piece of art that inspired me. Amy gave it to me when she moved to Seattle, and it’s still in my room to this day. I love the leopard print. I don’t wear pink, so purple was the perfect substitute.
I got this skirt at Goodwill a few weeks ago, and I’ve been dying to style a spotty outfit around it ever since. The skirt definitely has a 90s vibe due to the...
Ty's Fashion Fix - Date Night San Francisco
This was my fancy outfit for our big date night in SF. J. loves these curve hugging skirts and I love any reason to put on colorful high heels (which rarely happens in Seattle).
Shoes: Seychells
Skirt: American Apparel
Blouse: Beyond Vintage
Belt: thrifted, Atlas Seattle
Cape: H&M
Sunglasses: YSL
Watch: Michael Kors
fashion quandary: heels or flats?
Ty and I were having a discussion the other day about flats. Specifically ballet flats. She was saying that she actually fancies flats, while I was saying that I don’t love them. The obvious difference between us is height. Ty is much taller than me. And she has long legs. So, her argument for flats can be understood. I actually like the pair of flats that I wore yesterday. They...
Ty's CC #24 - year of the ox
my friend catherine is an amazing (amazingx100) artist. she’s done a sequence of “Year of the __” for the last couple years, and this was 2009’s edition. i LOVE this painting so much and she was kind enough to lend it to us through the last two apartments. time has come to part with it, so i thought i’d give it some extra love before it’s impending departure....
fashion fix: lazy sunday
Last Sunday was a perfect fall day. Like I said here, I ate sushi, walked around the park, and took a trip to the zoo. This is the outfit that I sported. Although I thought these boots would be perfect for a day cruising the city, they actually hurt my feet a little bit, and I changed into something more walk-friendly for my adventure to Trader Joe’s. I felt a little bit ’70s in...
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Fashion Fix: Coffee Break
I’ve never been the biggest fan of “corporate” clothes. I blame it on my time working as a teller in a bank when I was in college. Button downs and trousers day after day can get pretty boring and uninspiring. Luckily for me, I am self-employed and only really have to dress in corporate clothing one day per week. I feel like most female suits are very unoriginal and...
Closet Challenge #24: Art Inspires Life. Or, in...
Simple as this: Pick a piece of art you love. Or maybe you like it just a little bit. Okay. I’ll simplify. Pick something that inspires you. Dress accordingly. Is it the color? The mood? The object? Obviously, include a picture of your inspiration and a little about it. Thanks.
Ty's CC #23 - UPS called and they want their...
Okay. I was super pumped about this outfit until my BF came along. I was about to walk out the door when I received a super perky: “Damn Babe. You look like a sexy UPS worker. Niiice.” No. Not nice. It’s like going to Target in khakis and a red top. Or Best Buy. You get the idea. Gross. But, work was calling. And I was late. So I had no option but to rock it best I could. And...
Tiff's CC #23: Indian Summer
Don’t let the leaves on the ground fool you. It is still hot! I was sweating in this sweater and boots today. But, fashion demands sacrifices.
I had a wonderful weekend attending my Alma mater’s Homecoming festivities. After I left all of the partying behind, I zipped over to my grandparents’ house to watch the Packer game. These photos were taken in their back yard.
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Fashion Fix: I Am Not A Tourist
Why is it that when I travel I HATE HATE HATE looking like a tourist? I’ll go out of my way to convince other tourists that I live there and know everything about the place. Obviously, this aint ever gonna happen when you make your boyfriend take countless pictures of you in the middle of touristy places. Duh. Anyway. This was my outfit for day 2 of walking ALL OVER SF. Seriously. We covered...
Closet Challenge #23: Monochromatic
This is a fairly simple challenge. Wear a monochromatic outfit. Play with different shades of the same color, or wear all one hue. The only rule is that the outfit can’t be all black!
~Tiff
fashion fix: garçon
I love this little orange jacket. I panicked the other day when I thought I lost it. But, just as the air started to chill, I found it! I felt like a little French boy dressed in this outfit today, which is fun since I spent last night dressed in 5 inch heels and a mini dress.
The Deets:
Jacket: Banana Republic
Shirt: Merona (little boys’ department)
Belt: Abercrombie &...
September 2010
9 posts
Fashion Fix: Old is New
I briefly visited Nordstrom yesterday when I had to go to the mall to get my computer fixed. I found four items I am desperately craving: a leather structured blazer, a leopard print faux fur, a MARC by Marc Jacobs watch, and new black boots. Despite my cravings for new fashion staples, I found some pretty dandy pieces already hanging in my closet. I finally wore this camel coat and leopard...
Ty's CC#22 - Autumn Rebel
I think Tiff was trying to get back at me for all the color-focused challenges I’ve put forth in the past couple months. We had a discussion a while back about how much I hated fall clothing; the colors don’t look good on me, all the layers make me sweat, and i believe the fall makes me look fat (maybe it’s the winter hibernation theory i have going?). Anyway, as with every year,...
Tiff's CC #22 - Parisienne
I feel undoubtedly parisienne in this outfit today. From the stripes to the cigarette-leg jeans to the slouchy beanie, I could walk the streets of Paris and fit right in. Right? In my fantasy world, today I would be sipping on tea and reading a book on a cobble-stone street in an outdoor cafe in France. Then later, because it’s my fantasy - and in my fantasy, money is no object - I would...
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Closet Challenge #22: Falling for Fall
It is no secret. We love love love fall fashion. The boots. The rich fabrics. The deep colors. The layering. Need we go on?
We’re especially loving the trends for this fall. From olive green to military-inspired jackets to maxi skirts and 50s silhouettes….We’re smitten. So, here’s the challenge. Pick your favorite fall trend. We’ve included a link to a...
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Tiff's CC #21 - Rompers and socks and heels - Oh...
Ty picked the outfit below for me to copy.
This photo is from one of the fashion blogs that I hold nearest and dearest to my heart: The Sartorialist. Like Cupcakes and Cashmere, The Sartorialist is on my morning list of amazing blogs to check. I always find photographic inspiration for the day ahead, and the pictures of street fashion encourage me to push my own limits.
Although I...
Ty's CC#21 - California Dreamin'
This was the outfit that lil’ miss Tiff picked out for me. To see the complete post, click here. For both of us, Cupcakes and Cashmere is one of our most favorite and inspirational blogs. I find myself continuously living vicariously through Emily and her seemingly always sunny CA life. Don’t get me wrong, I love Seattle. But I love CA too. Aaaah! I can’t decide! Anyway, I made...
Tiff's CC #20 - Monkey See, Monkey Do
I didn’t feel totally like myself in this outfit, and that was the point of the challenge! I guess I just haven’t felt like myself all week because I’ve been sick. (Yuck!)
But, I am really happy that I tried this one out, because it’s not something that I would normally wear. These boots are my favorite, and since it was September 1st today, I figured I could pull them...
Ty's CC#20 - Hipster Teacher
This was what I chose for this assignment. It may seem like an easy, or obvious, choice but for me, it’s pretty complicated.
#1: As Tiff will tell you, I really hate doing the black/white thing. The closest I get is doing a grey/beige combination. I’m not sure what the reasoning is behind it, but I think it has something to do with working in the service industry for so long; black...
August 2010
10 posts
Closet Challenge #20: Copy Cat
[Tiff (bottom) and Ty (top) during our Real World Seattle extravaganza]
It’s our 20th challenge! Because of that, I decided that it’s time to look back on what we’ve posted, worn, and loved over the past few months. I think it’s fair to say that we both have a different style, so I think it will be fun to incorporate a different feel this week. For this one, the...
Tiff's CC #19 - Rewind
Ok, so I don’t have anything in my closet that I haven’t worn in four years. I’ve moved like 87 times in the past 18 months, so I’ve gotten pretty good at cleansing my closet, and removing any unworn items in the process. But, I don’t think I’ve worn this dress in a year.
I wore this dress to my brother’s high school graduation ceremony (school color)...
Tiff's CC #18 - I got the magic in me.
Sorry this is delayed! I was on vacation last week in Northern Wisconsin. Needless to say, it’s not the fashion capital of the world. I was in my boat in a swimsuit 90% of the time, and did not dress worthy of this blog. So I’m a little late. Sue me. No, don’t.
Like I said when I proposed this challenge, my eyes have many different colors - green, dark blue, gold, and...
Ty's CC#19 - Pretty in Pink
This was our first night in San Francisco, going out for a fancy pants dinner with J’s 78 year old great-aunt. She is an incredible lady, so it was on the top of my list that I dress in a way to make her proud. Some of the things I loved so much about SF was the immense fog and the many, many little hidden parks and sculptures - I was able to catch a little bit of this in these photos.
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Closet Challenge #19 - Something Old, Something...
Just under a year ago, I - Ty - was stuck in a major closet rut. Bored. Uninspired. Frustrated. I had so many pieces that I’d paid a lot of money for yet only worn once. I think it’s hard to be a good shopper; when you’re younger and have your own money for the first time you tend to shop very impulsively. At least I do. A lot of these purchases have then sat in my closet waiting...
Ty's CC#18 - The Eyes Have It
I interpreted this one a little differently than expected. I usually get a lot of “is that your real eye color?” or something that compliments the hair color/eye color combination. A: Yes, they’re real. B: Thank you for the compliments. For this one I thought it’d be more fun to wear colors that bring out my eyes and then cover them up with the eye-catching, yet eye-hiding,...
Fashion Fix
Here’s another work outfit. This was a Sunday night get-up. Flats were totally necessary as we were short staffed and SUPER busy. Basically, in putting this together, I was just dying to find a way to showcase this new belt I picked up. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Not sure why I’m having such good belt karma lately, but I’ve got some great ones from my new favorite vintage shop. I kind...
Closet Challenge #18: Those Eyes
I’m (Tiff) not totally sure what color you’d call my eyes. My driver’s license says blue, but I think they might be more of a green. Upon closer examination, they are dark blue around the outside, and a mix of green, blue, and some brown on the inside. On sunny days, you can even find specks of gold in there somewhere. Anyways, create an outfit entirely around your eyes. ...
Tiff's Rendition CC #17 - Juxtaposition
I was watching the season premier of The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo last night, and Rachel was talking about her photo shoot with Demi Moore for Harper’s Bazaar. She was discussing the juxtaposition between the over-sized props in the shoot and the girly designer dresses that Demi was wearing. I realized that: a. juxtaposition is one of the words fashionistas use the most, and b....
July 2010
17 posts
Ty's CC#17 - Lacy Lady
I think no.1 on my spring shopping list was LACE! I wasn’t sure how I was going to execute it, or how it would fit in my closet; I think it’s a tough one to pull off correctly. As the deadline was approaching I pulled out all the stops (and my American Apparel gift card) and “splurged” on this top. Whatever. It wasn’t that expensive. And considering how many times...
Fashion Fix: Casual Monday's
I work in a restaurant. My Monday’s are everyone else’s Friday’s. Do people even do “Casual Friday’s” anymore? Either way, that’s how I usually dress on Monday.
The Deets:
Shoes*: bought via Nastygal.com, Irregular Choice
Jeans: BCBG
Blouse: The Limited
Necklace: found at the Brooklyn Flea Market last spring
Watch: Micheal Kors, birthday...
Closet Challenge #17 - Re-Challenge a Challenge
Remember our spring shopping challenge this past year? Here are some reminders: Ty, Tiff, Ty, and Tiff.
Anyway. Time to play around with all the “new” stuff we got. Take your favorite piece and show us how it’s working into your wardrobe. Did you imagine you’d like it as much when you put it on the original shopping list? Is it working well with everything you have?
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Ty's CC #16 - Who Wears Short Shorts?
It bears repeating - I hate my new camera. I just can’t figure out how to get it to stay up and time correctly. And, I sort of refuse to buy a tripod and remote for a point and shoot. I guess I’ll be saving my money for a “grown up” camera in the near future.
My outfit was for the annual Captiol Hill Block Party. It was totally hipped out and inspiring AND I got to see...
Tiff's Rendition CC #16 - Black and White
I am usually opposed to using black and white photos on this blog. Even though I had the colorful palm trees and desert hues as my background, I feel like these photos just look better in black and white. Maybe it’s because I’m wearing black and white in them. At any rate, I wore this outfit to a sushi dinner. The top was loose and breezy, and I love the 90s vibe that it has. ...
Closet Challenge #16: Chic Shorts
Well, I (Tiff) am in the desert and it is about 115 degrees here. So, the thought of sporting anything but short shorts is laughable. I also have limited creative resources since my closet is far away from where I am in Phoenix. I got these photos from a great inspirational site whowhatwear. I highly recommend that you check it out!
I think all the ladies above look elegant and fresh. ...
Ty's CC #15 - sun, sun, never go away
1. I had to get a new camera. I was totally psyched about it….until I actually started using it. I sort of hate it. This simple little photo shoot took almost an hour. Even after all that time, I still walked away with blurry photos.
2. We’re watching our friends dog for a couple weeks. Her name is Montana and I love her to pieces. The pose in the last photo is unfortunate, but she...
Tiff's Rendition CC #15 - Mix It Up
I received this dress from a lovely little lady before she moved to Seattle a few summers back. It’s a halter dress that would be totally appropriate as a swimsuit cover-up poolside or at the beach. Sadly, I did not get to soak up the sun all day, but instead spent time indoors editing videos for work. So, I had to make this cotton dress office appropriate, and as always, fashion...
Fashion Fix: Preppy Girl
After checking out Street Etiquette for the first time I felt inspired to don some preppier threads than I’ve been sporting lately for my afternoon business meeting. Feeling a little under the weather, I skipped the beauty routine and opted instead for glasses, no makeup, and ran out the door without even touching my hair.
The Deets:
Glasses: DKNY
Button Down: Thrifted,...
Tiff's Rendition CC #14 - Heat of the Jungle
It has been so hot here lately. I escaped from the frigid air of my newly organized and arranged office to this little patch of grass in our industrial complex. I felt like I had just run a mile after being outside for ten minutes! This pencil skirt usually goes right above the knee, but I decided to hike it up a little bit just like I used to with my high school uniform.
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