Packing: Mexico

After a rainy first day of spring, we are more than excited to jet to Mexico tomorrow. Ellie and I have been planning for the vacation for far too long and now its only hours till we board the plane. Although Ellie has been packed for weeks, I have had a harder time deciding what to bring. Tonight, I decided to use our destination as an inspiration and pack the most colorful items in my closet. If you know me well  you will understand that there are very few "colorful" items in my drawers. But hey, If I am going to wear something bright, it might as well be on the Beach in Cancun!

Bright Pedicure: Essential for a beach vacation! Bright colors will make your toes look all the better as you walk through the sand :)

Colorful Swimsuit: You can never have too many bright swimsuits. Feel free to mix and max!

Neon Athletic Wear: Perfect for sunset yoga on the beach.

New running shoes: A cute new pair always makes the run more enjoyable!

Party Dresses: It is so fun to play dress up after a long day at the beach!

Summery heels: These will spice up any outfit!

Hope you have an escape planned soon! Can't wait to share pictures from the trip :)

Maddie

Fitness: Maui Hiking!

To escape the gray of Portland winter my mother and I took a short vacation to the western coast of Maui and stayed at the Napili Surf Beach Resort. It was amazing to hike around, snorkel, and experience the beauty of a completely different part of the world. It was spectacular how many different plants and animals call Maui their home. Although it was warm on our trip it was unfortunately not as sunny as we had hoped. There were flash flood warnings and rainstorms the last couple days of our vacation. We did not let the less than perfect weather keep us inside though!

 

:: It was so warm I got to show off the new sportsbra I got at Lululemon! So comfy and cute! ::

 

 

:: My mother and me! ::

 

:: The not so spectacular weather ::



:: Neat plants ::

 

:: The sunny day hike ::

 



What is your favorite sunny vacation spot?

Maddie

Outfit: Long Skirts

Spring is finally around the corner. You can spot the occasional flower blooming and I suddenly have the urge to throw on a skirt or dress. A maxi skirt or dress with a jacket or sweater is definetley a practical and comfy way to wear a dress in these cold months. This weekend Ellie and I had a fun night out at Bridgeport Brewery to celebrate a birthday and have some yummy food. We took the oppurtunity to dress up and take some pictures. Coincidentally we both choose long skirts and dresses for our night out. 

Ellie's Outfit:
Jacket: Levi
Skirt: American Apparel
Boots: Nordstroms
Necklace: Homemade, look for a tutorial in the coming weeks!

Maddie is off in beautiful Hawaii, I am very jealous! She will be updating us on her trip as well as including information on her outfit in this post soon! Also did you spot my pedometer in this post? I have started wearing one to track my steps and embarrassingly forgot to take it off for pictures.

Ellie & Maddie

Outfit: Workday Wednesday

This week I challenged myself to move away from skirts and dresses and find an outfit that I usually wouldn't gravitate towards. In the past I have had a hard time finding outfits that were both flattering on my body and incorporated pants.  I chose to wear a cropped pair of black slacks from Banana Republic that I feel work well with my figure when paired with the right items. To lengthen my legs and draw attention away from my hips I added some fun pumps and a long blouse. Sparkly earrings also add to the glamour of the outfit. 

Finding these pants took a lot of effort and time. Choosing pieces that fit and flatter is essential to an items longevity in your wardrobe. I am always reminded of this fact when I look at my mother's closet. She has many items that are older than Maddie and me but, because of the quality and fit of the items they continue to look great and in style. 

Ellie's Outfit:
Pants: Banana Republic
Shoes: Target (similar)
Shirt: Target
Coat: J Crew (out of stock)

Ellie

Outfit: Workday Wednesday

Wednesdays are always challenging for me to pick a outfit. Over the weekend I think of cute ideas for Monday and Tuesday but by Wednesday my brain is a little fried from six year old chatter and all I want to wear is sweatpants. As a way to encourage myself to wear something festive during the middle of the week and inspire others to do the same, I am starting Workday Wednesday. Here is my first outfit! 

This is one of my favorite neutral dresses from J Crew. Navy always looks good with a pop of color. Maddie let me borrow her orange necklace and with my teal sweater it feels very nautical. Sometimes, it is helpful to pretend that mid-January is the the beginning of spring.

What is an outfit that cheers you up mid-week?

Ellie's Outfit:
Dress: J Crew (Similar)
Necklace: J Crew (Similar)
Sweater: Target
Boots: Steve Madden

Ellie

Outfit: Weekend Orange

This past weekend we went on a family outing to the Keller Auditorium to see, The Book of Mormon. The play was funny, but part of the excitement of the day was getting dressed up and spending some extra time together as a family. Inadvertently, we both ended up wearing orange! Ellie is headed back to school on Monday and this is the end of Maddie's birthday weekend, so it was nice to have a final celebration before it is back to reality.

Maddie's Outfit:

Dress: Forever 21 (Similar)

Boots:Nordstroms

Necklace: Free People

Coat: Prana

Ellie's Outfit: 

Skirt: Mod Cloth

Top: Banana Republic (Similar)

Boots: Clark's (Similar) 

Coat: Nordstroms (Similar) 

Do you have favorite family outings? We have really enjoyed going to a few musicals this past year. 

Ellie & Maddie