This Week's Outfit Pick: Camel Coats & Jeans

What a weird year it has been when it comes to weather, just last week it felt like that beginning of summer but this weekend I had to pull out my (currently) favorite coat to keep warm down in Bend. 

Where everything is a little bit more laid back, I still felt a little overdressed in this super casual look while in Bend. For those of you who don't know of Bend, Oregon or are just a little unfamiliar, it is the perfect place to get away from the big city & get a dose of the outdoors.  I decided to take a little break from skiing, hiking, & some of the best beer around and get a little outfit shoot in for you all. 

Northwest Necessities

Easy Levi's Boyfriend Jean DIY

On one of my many weekend getaways to Bend, I found myself wandering the isles of Goodwill in search of a perfect pair of Levi's. It seems I am in constant search for the perfect pair of vintage Levi's; they are so often looked after and picked through that it is hard to find a good pair in the city. 

At last and to my surprise, there they were: high waisted, my size, perfect condition, & in a favorable color...I don't know how I got so lucky! As perfect as they were, I knew I had to tailor them to fit my style so I decided to give them a little DIY distress treatment. I love the look and to be honest my favorite type of distressed jeans are the ones that are actually destroyed and worn out but you can't always skid your knees for the look so here I am. Like I've done to many jeans, here is my step-by-step DIY on how to destroy your jeans just right.

Alberta Street Shopping

Known for hosting Last Thursday, I never thought about exploring Alberta street on a regular day but I'm glad I finally found the time. Small & quirky, Alberta offers Portlanders a pleasant variety of local shopping & eats. 

I started my morning off at Helser's on Alberta with a few cups of coffee and a plate of their Natural Zenner's Ham Benedict with a side of perfectly executed country potatoes. 

The second stop, Digs, is a home and garden furnishings store that instantly took my heart. Filled with succulents, unique planters, and delicious smelling candles just to name a few, I wanted to unpack my bags and move in that day. With an unlimited bank account, this shop could be dangerous. 

This Week's Outfit Pick: Knit Sweater & Skinny Jeans

There are those certain items, once on you feel like you can conquer the world, for me it's a pair of heels and skinny jeans. Thankfully, I don't ever have to worry about those items going out of style and for as many times as my style changes in a year I know I can rely on those pick-me-up items.