Rogue

This sleek yet fun combo was inspired by Bazaar's March 2012 issue!

 It was this tiny photo in a bigger page of their how to dress in all ages... I realize the inspiration I chose was from the 60s age range but the models in these segments are always young so whatever. :)

 The idea of wearing a popping floral top under a white jacket and black pants appealed to me...

After a relaxing facial (for only $25) at Aveeda's Institute in Portland. The student that gave me the facial had just turned 21 last week! Not sure who was giving more advice on how to keep your skin young her to me or I to her. :)

 The ring I acquired from the Rose Garden's gift shop earlier that day... Isn't it so adorable and it totally matched my outfit this night and the next day too!

White Blazer - Forever 21

Top - Versace (YES, really!)

Coated Jeans - Forever 21

Cluch - Asos

Heels - Nine West

SATURDAY NIGHT in PORTLAND:
While we were waiting for the trimet train after our hike at the washington park we were thinking how fun it would be if we all could get treatments done at the Aveeda instutitede. We thought it was a total fantasy as it was Saturday and the chances of booking 4 of us at the same time with couple hours notice was very slim. But amazingly they had room so we went back to the hotel and showered and changed but put no make-up on and went to the institute.  Which turned to be a 10 block walk btw.
The treatments were fun. Given that they were students we all had different experiences. But for the money we paid it was great... My friend got an extreme hair cut and it was super cool. For only $15 too!

We then started our brewery/pub crawl tasting the many famous brews of Portland and Oregon. I am not a beer drinker at all but wanted to taste the brews. My friend and I split the flights but even that was quite filling. We only visited 3 then had to take a break and went dancing instead... Very fun night.

And here are some photos that were on my compact camera from our first day at Portland in search of this food truck called the 'big ass sandwich'.....

What a nice area right??? Above scene of shuttered car window glass was spotted every few yards or so. Obviously not the best area to leave your car and probably not the best area for two girls to be walking...

Tickle the ivories

 This was my outfit during the day on Saturday.

The inspiration came from In Style’s July 2013 issue:

 Who knew pairing destroyed and baggy Bermuda jean shorts with white dressy shirt, blazer and heels could look so cool….

I love getting unique ideas like this.

Blazer – Forever 21

Blouse – La Redoute

Denim Shorts – TJ Maxx

Stilettos -  Nine West (thrift store)

Earrings – Kate Lane for Target

SATURDAY:

The three of us started the morning with a stroll to the local farmer’s market/fair. It wasn’t much different than what we have in San Diego but I never get to enjoy such events in peace like this. I immediately noticed how relaxing it was to browse vendors without constantly shouting out warnings of ‘stay with me’, ‘don’t touch anything’, ‘hold on to my hand’, ‘fine we are going’…

Got a bit carried away and bought a bulky vintage piece for my mom not really thinking how I was going to travel back in the plane with it but oh well…

We then met up with our fourth friend, who religiously exercised every morning, at the hotel and first hit the award winning food pod block in search of some food…

 Then headed to the state park to view Portland’s famous rose gardens. We were too cheap to shell out the $9 admission fee for the Japanese garden so we only did the mini hike to its entrance then went to the rose gardens which was free…

Enjoyed both the beauty and the fragrance of the gorgeous roses with a touch of fear of the abundant number of bumblebees that were surrounding them.  After an adventurous hike and train ride back to our hotel we showered and changed…

Night activities will be in a separate post….