Damsel in Denim

You have no idea how many denim and vest puns I tried to come up with to title this post. I really invested a lot of time in it. *teehee*
Sarah and Lana (Sarah's sister, if you don't know) and I drove out to the Titlow Lodge down in University Place this week to try some cool new backdrops, and we managed to get a bunch of really cute photos - Sarah posted an assortment on her post from the shoot. It was a really fun day that I desperately needed.

Gettin' Thrifty With It: Pretty Peplum

Sarah and I had been dying to shoot down at the Spanish Steps by the old Elks Temple, and when we got there, we found this old decrepit white wall at the end of the building, so we decided to shoot there. It was a beautiful day - cold as all hell - but beautiful and sunny just the same. Also, my hair was kind of wonky.
These shoes are the newest addition to my collection, so I was incredibly excited to shoot them with an outfit. They are called the Florence Shoe, and they're by Matiko. Also, they were originally $175. Guess how much I got them off Karmaloop? $32. Can you say great deal? I love finding great sales online, and I don't think I've actually ever bought a pair of shoes online at full price. If I can hold out for a quality pair of shoes when they're 50% off rather than buying 10 pairs of shoes from F21 that will fall apart, I'll take the sale any day. These heels definitely take some getting used to walking in, but they are relatively comfortable for how tall they are because of the small platform.
 I like to think of this as my "office" outfit, even though I haven't worked in an office since I was the editor of my college paper, and even then our version of an office was microwave popcorn at 11 p.m. on a Friday.

Wishful Thinking: January


I thought about doing a monthly wish list for things that I've been particularly ogling over on the many online boutiques that I browse on the daily. 

Seriously, it's getting to be unhealthy.

This month there really isn't any rhyme or reason to the products that I have my eyes on (these posts definitely don't meant that they will all be mine). I saw Rachel make a video recently about the Makeup Forever Aqua Rouge, and I have been looking for a kiss-proof lipstick lately, so I might have to drop by Sephora one of these days to check out the colors.

Also, I just have to say that MINKPINK is definitely one of my favourite new brands. I find myself wanting to buy all the things, either at Karmaloop or Urban Outfitters. It's bad for my bank account.

Speaking of bank account, I'm trying to fund my whole way to Vidcon this year, so if you are in need of a wedding photographer (I charge no more than $1000), a baby photographer, a concert photographer, or just general portraits, shoot me a line and we'll get something set up.

Don't forget to check out Sarah's blog Lady Go Lightly Vintage! She just posted an all-thrifted look that we shot yesterday. We decided to do a thrifted theme for the shoot this week. I like that theme. I need to try some new thrift stores, by the way. Anyone got any great ones in Tacoma or Seattle?

Best wishes!
-Abby