pacific northwest ballet :: love & ballet

 happy monday, everyone!

i hope you had a great weekend. i spent

most of mine wrapping up final edits for my practicum

 project, catching up on sleep, and

babysitting my favorite munchkins. the highlight,

however, was attending the pacific

northwest ballet's contemporary performance, 

love & ballet (showing june 1-10, 2018 at mccaw hall).

^^^ photo c/o gaelle marcel ^^^ 

 

this season, i also attended emergence (performed

by pacific northwest ballet--and blogged here).

prior to these shows, i had not been to the 

ballet in years! as a blogger and social media influencer, 

i have a great appreciation for the arts. unfortunately,

i don't often have time to visit museums and attend

shows, but hope to make this more

of a priority--i always have a wonderful time! 

love & ballet is comprised of four

contemporary pieces:

 tide harmonic and after the rain pas de deux

by christopher wheeldon;

appassionata by benjamin millepied;

year of the rabbit by justin peck.

disclosure: a special thank you to karya schanilec and pacific northwest ballet (pnb)

for providing me complimentary tickets to this performance. i had a wonderful

time! as per usual, all opinions are my own.

the underlying theme of love & ballet is love (of course),

but love is diverse--it is depicted differently in each

of the pieces. passion, however, is prominent 

throughout, and what is love if not passionate?

 

  while each of the pieces were remarkable, my

favorite was after the rain pas de deux. the talent

these dancers possess is indescribable; two dancers are

on stage for the duration of the piece, and costumes and music 

(simply a piano and violin duet) are minimalist.

your focus is entirely on their movements!

"the ballerina is dressed in pink and her partner is bare-

chested. in a series of unfolding partnering movements, 

the dancers explore the shifting emotions of their relationship."

source 

^^^ photo c/o suhyeon choi ^^^

if you're local to seattle and would like to attend

love & ballet, you can receive 40% off your ticket

price with code MEGAN40 here. i highly recommend

attending this performance! 

and of course, you can make a night of it--dinner in 

seattle, drinks (and dessert) at the ballet, and of 

course, a beautiful show. my boyfriend greg joined me,

and after a long week, we were eager to grab a bite to eat,

find our seats, and relax! instead of fighting restaurant

crowds, we enjoyed salad, sandwiches, and a monster chocolate

chip cookie from metropolitan market (conveniently 

located a few blocks from mccaw hall).

have you attended any performances put on

by pacific northwest ballet this season?

if so, which was your favorite?

xoxo.

my workday routine made easier

happy thursday, everyone!

i hope you had a great week--the weather has

been seemingly perfect in seattle (70+ degree

temperatures), and i cannot help but want to spend

as much time as possible outdoors.

you may or may not know this, but

blogging is a hobby for me. i have a full-time

job in finance, working in our operations department

(specifically, in client information).

i have been with my current company for

almost two years, and despite my utter lack of

experience in the field, i have come to love

my position. i enjoy the challenge of learning

something new (and learning on the job

is prominent in our industry as we adjust to ever-

evolving regulations). i am proud of how much
i have learned in the past two years,
and i have to admit, i have been blessed
with some pretty amazing (and very patient)
coworkers.

disclosure: a special thank you to panera bread for providing
me with a credit to purchase the food items in this post. (they were
delicious.) as per usual, all opinions are my own!

between working full-time, babysitting,
blogging, and staying on top of my freelance projects
(while also completing a certificate program), meal
planning has taken a backseat. well--to be honest--
meal prep has never been a big priority
for me. i'm a grab-and-go kind of girl, which is
not typically healthy or affordable.

working in the heart of downtown, seattle,
is also less than ideal if you're trying to
conserve money, as the coffee and food options
are seemingly endless! tacos? pizza? soup?
sandwiches? thai food? we have it all and then some.

when i learned panera bread was planning to offer

delivery at select locations, i had to give

it a try! (you can see if a panera near you delivers

here.) i am fortunate to work within their delivery radius,

and i had a salad, soup, chips, and of course, a

chocolate chip cookie, delivered to my office

in 40 minutes. i was then able to fully enjoy my

lunch break while eating outdoors.

my office is located near several amazon-

owned buildings, so navigating nearby restaurants 

during the lunch hour can be tricky. many delivery 

services charge a ridiculous amount in fees, but

not, panera bread!

^^^ watch out for that wind ^^^

i ordered the seasonal greens salad and

added chicken for a small up-charge. i must confess,

i ordered from panera bread twice within the

same week, and for my second order, i opted

to try the green passion smoothie. ordering a 

smoothie to be delivered may sound risky, but my

smoothie arrived still frozen, and it was 

refreshing to enjoy with my salad!

photos by sarah wolfe photography

blouse: topshop, pants: zara, clutch: aldo,

shoes: qupid, bracelets: something silver

overall, i was incredibly impressed with panera

bread's delivery service, and i look forward to placing

future orders. anything to cut down on stress (who has

time for that?!) and provide a convenient,

healthy lunch. thank you again, panera bread!

xoxo.

dressing for spring in the pacific northwest

spring has finally arrived in seattle.

while summer is my favorite season (i love,

love the sunshine), spring is a close second.

the blooming flowers, increasingly long days,

and warming temperatures, i can't help but feel excited.

i also enjoy seeing fellow seattleites exploring

our city!

the key to surviving spring in the pacific

northwest, however? dressing in layers! keep

that sweater, sweatshirt, and/or rain jacket

close at hand because the weather can (and will) 

change quickly. if you're like me, you may

conveniently forget said sweater or jacket and find

yourself caught in an epic spring storm.

^^^ quick aside--i recently had my eyebrows microbladed,

and these were the first photos taken after my session

with amanda at eastside microblading. i have my touch-up

session later this weekend and cannot wait to see her again! ^^^

one of the ways in which i add versatility to my

wardrobe, while dressing appropriately for spring, is

to throw on a crew-neck sweater over a dress. 

don't get me wrong, a cardigan over a dress or a skirt +

sweater combination is just as fun, but there is something

to be said about a this crew-neck sweater and dress. perhaps 

it makes me look (or feel) taller? i have been on a 

sweater kick as of late, and this fuzzy cream sweater

is one of my favorites!

i also love pairing my booties with skirts, dresses, 

and denim come spring. hello, bare legs.

this pair of dolce vita pointed-toe boots is perfect

in the pacific northwest. whether rain or shine,

my feet are dry and look stylish. i can't wait to pair

these booties with cropped and/or white denim!

layers are seemingly essential in the

pacific northwest. regardless of the season, 

be sure to wear (or pack) layers. i am 

almost always cold, so having a sweater

or jacket nearby is very important. in warmer

climates, a light scarf or sweater can also be helpful.

buying neutral colors, such as this sweater 

and bag can also extend the wear of your spring

wardrobe. both of these items can be styled

in a variety of ways. i wore this crew-neck

sweater with ripped jeans and converse last weekend.

cream and white are classics for spring, and 

they can be dressed up with accessories

or dressed down when unadorned.

light-weight fabrics are your friend.

unlike years past, this spring has felt

particularly humid in seattle. i am chilly

in the morning, yet sweating when racing to

catch my bus after work. fabrics such as

cotton, linen, chiffon, and hemp are

breathable when humidity is high.

photos by sarah wolfe photography

dress: lush clothing, sweater: nordstrom rack,

booties: dolce vita, purse: zara, rings: target

how do you dress appropriately for spring?

any tips for dressing in layers? if so, please

send them my way!

xoxo.