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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Memorial Day Wknd: At a Glance

As most of America flooded into San Diego for Memorial Day weekend, I got the hell out of town.  Because, really, when most of vacationers are sunning themselves on San Diego beaches-- what better place to go than the northwesternmost tip of the United States! I got to wear wool socks, Doc Martens and a parka all weekend!

To prepare, I hit the army surplus store and how awesome that I should have a common last name.

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Seriously though. I love the damn town. Saturday night was sushi at Umi in Belltown and I (finally) got to see Night Beats and The Pharmacy play The Rendevzous.

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Then we hit the ol' dusty trail through Olympia, Aberdeen (of Kurt Cobain fame), Forks (of Twilight fame) and on to Kalaloch.  There aren't words for how beautiful Second Beach was. I think I was on the Iron Islands (Game of Thrones, anyone?)

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By the way, the Olympic National Forest is technically a rainforest. It was green. Very green.

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My favorite bar in Seattle is a hidden prohibition-themed speakeasy called The Knee High Stocking Company.  My favorite bartender, Kevin, was there again and I told him my four favorite ingredients for cocktails and he somehow combined them all into one scotch-blended elixir of refreshment.  By the way, those four ingredients are maple syrup, cucumber, ginger and violet liquer.  It was magical. 

I also got to rape and pillage a two story Half Price Books. I couldn't be happier.

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The full photo diary is yet to come. But here's the DL. All from my instagram. orangeandlovers is my handle.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Slice of Summer

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I am now on instagram! I'm orangeandlovers. See you around, summer.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Team Spirit

Can I play on your team?

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All images via Fashion Gone Rogue.

My next DIY project smells like team spirit.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Luxe and Dangerous

I have a dangerous desire for luxury right now.

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Diptyque Paris candle, Honeysuckle, $60, the scent of warm summer nights.

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By Terry Rose Baume, $59, the dewiness of rose water for the lips.

Indulging myself is what I do best.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Little Things

I've gutted my room, conducted a massive cull on my wardrobe and have whittled down my belongings to something a quarter of its former glory.

It's now easier to find beauty in the simple things, without all of the clutter.

"The things you own end up owning you"

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Get Sand in Yer Parts

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Photos by Purienne
Swimwear by Minimale Animale

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

A Golden Safety Pin

The Inspiration:

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14K gold safety pin necklace by Rebecca Cullen.

My Way:

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Gold safety pin for the nose (it also fits my septum) or the ear. By Hot Wired.