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Fringe

2013-06-18T03:00:00.000-07:00

Stevie Nicks called, and she wants her shawl back...

Fringe Shawl :: Pencil Skirt :: Sandal Heels :: Floppy Hat

I love my mom, who loves everything Stevie Nicks, so when my man spotted this summer time shawl the other day I had to get it! It's perfect to dress up or down and it reminds me of my mother :)

PS, I am constantly getting the fringe caught on everything and anything, it's like getting closelined by your own wardrobe.

Would you wear fringe?!

Bridal Shower

2013-06-13T03:00:00.000-07:00

Dress: Zara (similar) // Sandals // Necklace: Vintage of my great grandma // Belt: Nordstrom.

What I Wore to my Bridal Shower this past weekend. I am so excited to wear this dress on our honeymoon!! PS: The shower was beautiful, my bridesmaids and family are the best. Stay tuned for the lovely photos! PPS: We took these photos at 9 pm. Pretty impressive for low light.

Olympia, Washington

2013-06-11T09:54:00.000-07:00

My fiancé and I traveled north to Olympia, Washington yesterday for some wedding prep. We strolled along our favorite section of the Puget Sound and practiced shooting with our new Canon Rebel that we got from my bridal shower this weekend!

The Best Silk Mini Skirt

2013-06-07T02:30:00.000-07:00

Leather shoulder top: thrifted (similar) :: Silk ruffled skirt: BR (old, similar) :: Sandals: Sam Edelman :: Sunnies c/o: LaFont :: Ring c/o: HelloFab :: Necklace: Thrifted

What I Wore for a vacation in my home town of Portland, Oregon. My Canadian bestie came down and visited Portland for the first time, she is simply the sweetest! Are you following her blog yet?!

Are you following mine?!

Portland, Oregon

2013-06-05T02:30:00.000-07:00

Behind The Scenes

(this is why I only posted once last week ;-)

Iphonography.

{selfie}

I got the best visit from a Canadian hot mama, I was a bridesmaid in a dear friends beautiful wedding, I modeled with my love for a stunning shoot, and I checked off wedding to-do's....

Follow me on Instagram to see the wedding festivities happening this weekend!

hint hint: It has to do with our wedding!

Gold Earrings

2013-06-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

I spruced up my bronze chandelier earrings with a quick DIY. Gold plating pens are my new favorite thing!

{Before | After}

voila!

Is this something you would try?!

Show me your pics on Facebook if you do!!

Summer Style in Portland

2013-05-27T02:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day!!

Silk shrug: thrifted (similar) :: Lace shorts :: Floppy Hat: thrifted (similar) :: Sandals: Prabal Gurung for Target sold out (similar)

Dyed my hair over the weekend, loving my new brunette locks!! What do you think?

PS: Photos from an iPhone 4. Not too shabby.

My Best Wedding Guest Outfit: Sarah Seven Shortie

2013-05-24T09:18:00.001-07:00

White Blazer: Nordstrom (similar here) :: Dress: Sarah Seven (similar) :: Heeled Sandals: (similar) :: Clutch: (similar) Bracelets: Sira & Mara, forever21

As the guest of a Seattle wedding that my fiancé was in, I pulled my trustee designer dresses out of my closet and landed on this spring beauty, Sarah Seven never fails to deliver romantic and soft dresses, perfect for a wedding guest or a bride! Paired with a blazer to cover the real estate on top/ stay warm, it was exactly what I wanted for the occasion!

Do you have a go-to dress for wedding season?

What colors do you think are allowed to be worn to a wedding?

Is wearing white a yes or no?!

Warby Parker Class Trip Visit: Portland

2013-05-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Snapshot of me and two of my roommates on the Warby Parker facebook page from their Portland event! I'm excited for a future collaboration with Warby Parker, you just wait! ;)

How to style Black and White

2013-05-16T03:00:00.000-07:00

Peplum Top: HM (similar) :: Chevron Pencil Skirt: Target (love) :: Heels: thrifted (here, here) Bracelet: Sira&Mara

This image has been floating around the interwebs and I keep getting questions on the outfit, I've linked where I got everything above!

Photos by Allegra Villela :: Hair by Marina McAvoy

Summer Dresses

2013-05-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

{Iphone photo recap of an incredible weekend}

{What I wore to his graduation}

In case you missed it on my Instagram... This weekend was full of driving, lots of congratulations, community, smiles, driving, love, laughter, driving... and pretty dresses! After lots of traveling- my fiance graduated with his masters and moved back to Portland, dear friends got married, Sarah Seven dresses were worn, and sunshine was absorbed (I definitely got burned while driving). It's been the best of weekends!

{Graduated!!!}

{We drove from Pocatello, Id to Seattle, Wa}

{THE BEST eggs benedict ever}

{Incredible dutch baby that Anthony Bourdain loves as well}

{Just stretching out after hours of driving}

{Wedding time with my hot groomsman}

How were your weekends?

Teen Vogue Beauty Look of the Day

2013-05-10T00:07:00.003-07:00

Featured as a Teen Vogue Beauty Look of the Day

Even more exciting news for this week! I was asked to be a member of Portland Fashion Week's Style Collective! That means you will get to follow my favorite runway shows from the front row, catch glimpses of VIP parties, tag along on my interviews with designers, and see lots of photos with other top bloggers! I cannot wait! All of us on the Style Collective are super excited to show you what Portland has to offer in the fashion and design world!

How to style Overalls

2013-05-08T07:59:00.002-07:00

Overalls-H&M (love these, these and these) :: Blousy Tank- H&M (similar) :: Pink Converse :: Felt Hat- thrifted

I 'styled' them super casual as we were heading to the hot springs, so I added a blousy tank over my swimsuit, threw on my favorite sneakers, and added the hat to keep my crazy hair at bay.

I loved overalls as a kid... and love them now more than ever. Here's why; I have longer legs than the average girl, I try to buy shorts in the summer and they are always waaaaay too short for a late 20's lady to be wearing. So, when I found these cuties, I felt like they made the perfect compromise!

As Promised: Last week I mentioned that I had exciting news to share, and the day is finally here! My fiance graduates tomorrow with his Masters, and guess what?! He was accepted into a PhD program at a top University!!! The exciting news? We officially bought our one way, non refundable, tickets to LONDON! We are super excited!!! We fly in on the last day of London Fashion Week!! So, naturally, I am extra giddy!!!

My blog will soon be UK bound with lots of pictures and lots of outfits, and lots of inspiration! Be sure to subscribe to my blog and follow along!!!

Would you wear overalls as an adult?!

Have you ever been to England?

Do you live there now?!

DIY {diamond} Art Deco Ring by Jade Rose Blog

2013-05-06T03:00:00.000-07:00

Let's start Monday off with a glam DIY, shall we?!

As featured on Wedding Chicks!! Check out how you can make your own art decor ring!

Steps are provided HERE

Send me your photos if you decide to try this!!

Goldspun Paisley is Spring Style

2013-05-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

Dress: Anthro (sold out, similar) :: Shoes: Zara (sold out, similar) :: Belt : Thrifted :: Glasses: Lafont

Happy Cinco De Mayo weekend!!!

This weekend I am heading to the land of high dessert and hot sun... Southern Idaho that is. My main squeeze is graduating from graduate school!! (a little redundant there...)

You know what that means?! NO MORE LONG DISTANCE!!! Plus, generally your favorite posts are the ones taken in Idaho ;) Follow along my dusty adventures this week via subscribing to the blog!

Photos by Sara K. Byrne Photography

The best is yet to come...

2013-05-01T02:30:00.000-07:00

Happy first day of May!!!

Photo by the talented Sara K Byrne.

My favorite dress of this season (sneak peek above) will be on the blog Friday AND a very exciting announcement will be on the blog next week!!

P.S. If it's ever quiet on the blog for a couple of days, you can be sure to actively find me on Instagram or the Jade Rose Blog fanpage! Be sure to follow them to stay updated on what's next!!

P.S.S. I'll be on vacation from the real world for the next week and a half!! Wahoo! Don't worry, I'll be posting from location!

:: Don't forget to subscribe to this blog via Bloglovin to know when I post next! ::

Best Double Exposure tutorial

2013-04-26T03:00:00.000-07:00

This double exposure tutorial from Sara K Byrne photography (who also did our engagement photos) has been featured all over the internet, including top photography sites!!! Yours truly is pictured below, be sure to check out the tutorial to learn how you can get similar images!!!

Shift Dress and Leather Details

2013-04-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

Dress: H&M (similar here). Sandals: Prabal Gurung (similar). Bangles: H&M. Quilted Tote: wishlist.

I have been incredibly busy this week and it's only Wednesday!!! I styled a photo shoot on Monday, knocked out a whole bunch of wedding to-do's yesterday and continue to keep myself busy every other minute working hard and paying those bills! There are many moments in my busy schedule where I leave the house without accessories (excluding my beautiful engagement ring and glasses to see). This outfit is one of those times, I am so obsessed with the leather shoulder detail that I forgot to accessorize...

Double Exposure; Tutorial to come Friday!!!

All photos by Sara K Byrne

Are any of you list makers? I feel like for every item I check off my list I add three! It's never ending!!

Black and White Stripes

2013-04-19T03:00:00.000-07:00

Tank. Jacket: Thrifted. Skinnies: BR (similar). Boots: HM (similar). Quilted Tote. Ring: Hello Fab . Lipstick: MAC 'So Chaud'.

Photos by Sara K Byrne

Effortless Chic in Black and White

2013-04-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

You may remember this outfit from my Instagram surprise back in December. A classic black and white outfit. This lace pencil skirt is a favorite of mine, an easy go to piece that looks chic and polished.

Lace Pencil Skirt: Target sold out. (I love this, this) Blouse: HM sold out (spring option, striped option). Sandals: Target Totally worth the purchase!!! (love, love, and love these). Necklace: c/o Hello Fab. Bag.

I have been wedding planning like crazy...plus, yesterday we made our first BIG purchase as a couple!!!! I can't wait to tell you what it is!!!!

Free Save the Dates

2013-04-15T03:30:00.000-07:00

Save the Date and your budget!

In case you missed our feature here, check out our Save The Dates below!

Inexpensive Save the Dates:

I googled and searched for many free yet pretty options, eventually landing on the website Paperless Post. I created a Save the Date that would match our wedding website in about 2 minutes! We had such a great response as the Save the Date virtual card was a fun experience to watch. I was able to save money and still have an attractive card that satisfied my style and budget. I highly recommend this site!

{What our guests saw as their invite opened}

{cute little glitter heart stamp}

Is this something you would do?! How would you save money in this area?! I am so excited to keep sharing our wedding details with you! The countdown is officially on and I look forward to getting you involved!!

xoxo, Jade Rose

Perfect Maxi Skirt from Topshop

2013-04-12T03:00:00.000-07:00

The perfect maxi skirt can be dressy or casual, has a double high slit, and is a graphic print in black and ivory.

ABC skirt: Topshop. Circle ring: HelloFab. Big bow tank: HM (similar). Stilettos: Carlos Santana (but I love these). Tote.

Nautical Spring Editorial

2013-04-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

Just in time for spring and the love for all things nautical, Oaegon Bride Magazine came out with the perfect Spring editorial. Featured in the editorial are custom jewelry designs by Jade Rose Blog. Hand knotted sailor inspired pieces grace the pages.

xoxo, Jade Rose

Wine Tasting Outfit: J'Adore sequins + chevron

2013-04-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

After a huge response from this instagram I decided to post a little about our adventure

We haven't seen each other in three months but in just one month that will be over! I have created a new page and series called She & Him where you can find our photo shoots and features!

What to wear wine tasting: Cute and comfy skirts and dresses!!! I wore my new current favorite and incredibly comfy chevron pencil skirt with a fun "j'adore mustache" tank I picked up from PacSun on super clearance. Very fitting since he has just a mustache right now :) The Willamette Valley got warmth and sun breaks, that's when you know it will be a perfect wine tasting day!

Sequin mustache Tank: Kirra

Skirt: Target (I love this one)

Sandals: Target (similar)

Purse: Thrifted (similar here, here, here)

Jade Rose Blog: Interview + Podcast

2013-04-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

Want to know more about Jade Rose and how this blog got started?

Listen in here as I speak with Carly Cais of Creatively Chic.

Jade Rose looking oh so serious ;)

Photo by Pfaus Photography