little letters: fall edition

though it is still officially fall, 

it feels more like winter in seattle. we even experienced 

our first snowfall; too soon, too soon! with the cold 

weather (unfortunately), i was forced to dig out my heavy 

jackets,  scarves, and weather-resistant boots. 

i am eager to find new, and somewhat discrete, ways to layer, 

as my black down jacket is a bit overdone. 

confession: these photos were taken prior

to our recent cold front...

dear high-waisted skinny jeans,

i hope you never go out of style.

dear iced americanos, 

despite the cold weather, you remain my

favorite caffeinated beverage.

dear pandora radio,

thank you for reminding me of my love for

all songs by mat kearney. 'sooner or later,'

you're an oldie, but such a gem.

dear overnight oats,

you have become my saving grace for breakfast.

dear leopard flats,

you are one of my favorite thrifted finds.

speaking of thrifted finds, i think i need to

do a bit of thrift shopping this weekend. who wants

to join?

dear oversized handbags,

i have a love-hate relationship with you. 

you make it seemingly impossible to ever

find that essential crucial pin or my favorite chapstick!

dear cozy sweaters,

i plan to live in you from now until june.

#sosadbuttrue

dear lady yum,

why must you be located across the street from

my office? it is less than ideal for my insatiable

sweet tooth (but in all seriousness, the toffee and espresso 

macarons are to die for!).

dear hair, 

please keep growing. thank you!

dear weekend, 

i am beyond happy that you are here.

dear bedroom,

i promise to clean and organize you in the next

few days. and decorate. and put away all that

crap stuff currently on the floor. whoops!

photos by karya schanilec photography

sweater: loft, jeans and purse: american eagle,

flats: thrifted (via seattle goodwill), rings: forever 21,

necklace: c/o cy design studio

see past little letters here.

have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

xoxo.

an ode to ripped jeans

'megan, what is the point of buying new jeans that already have 

holes?' 'why would you pay more for ripped jeans?' 

'do you have any jeans without holes?' just a few questions i receive 

when wearing one of my favorite items (and wardrobe staples!): 

distressed denim.

i have to say, there's just something about ripped jeans. 

it could be a personal preference (and obsession), but whether i'm 

shopping for denim in a department store, or putting together an outfit 

in my own closet, i gravitate towards jeans with holes; the more holes, 

the better. it often feels as though the majority of my tops and sweaters

pair best with distressed denim.

disclosure: fitcode and jag jeans graciously provided me with the jeans i'm 

wearing in this outfit post. all opinions are my own!  

i'm wearing the jag sheridan skinny. they're an incredibly soft and 

stretchy, mid-rise denim. the holes above the knees are backed

with a patch for extra support (and a bit more coverage). i love the 

lighter wash, as it's perfect for pastel blouses and cardigans this spring.

i might sound overly excited, but the fit of these skinny jeans is 

seriously incredible! this is my first pair of jag jeans, but my mom and aunt

have been supporters of the brand for years! jag jeans partnered 

with the company, fitcode, which strives to find the perfect 

pair of denim for your body type. i blogged about my first experience

with fitcode at the 'denim fit lab' here.

the process is simple: answer a few questions about

your body type and denim needs - no measurements required - 

and voila! fitcode will tell you exactly which styles

of a particular brand of denim will work best for you. 

it's like having a personal denim shopper in your back pocket!

photos by karya schanilec photography

blouse: nordstrom rack (similar here), choker: kohl's (exact here),

jeans: c/o jag jeans & fitcode (exact here), boots: c/o zaful (similar here),

crossbody bag: dooney & bourke (vintage hand-me-down from my mom!),

ring: nordstrom 

'we truly believe that every woman deserves to look

and feel amazing. we strive to help women of all shapes and 

sizes feel confident and beautiful in their bodies.' - fitcode

source

if you're ready to find your perfect pair 

of jeans, you can take the fitcode challenge here.

dress your ripped jeans up or down, depending on the 

occasion! i like to wear a casual t-shirt and converse

sneakers with ripped jeans on weekends. i might also wear

a blouse or cozy sweater with boots for brunch

with the girls. either way, i feel comfortable and feminine

(and perhaps a bit hippie-chic) in my ripped jeans. 

have a wonderful week, and i'll see you soon with

another outfit!

xoxo.

the denim fit lab

denim, oh denim, what a love-hate

relationship we share!

purchasing the perfect pair of jeans? a seemingly impossible 

feat! and finding a pair that aligns with your personal style,

fits well, and is within your budget?!

the struggle is real.

however, i recently discovered that finding quality denim,

that is both tailored to your body type and gentle on 

your wallet, isn't impossible!

thanks to the amazing ladies from my style suite,

jag jeans and fitcode, i came home last week with the most adorable

(and beautifully-fitting) distressed skinny jeans!

and let me tell you, i cannot wait to pair these ripped

jeans with my blouses and under dresses later this spring.

disclosure: fitcode and jag jeans graciously provided me with a complimentary 

pair of jeans. all opinions are my own!

to find your perfect pair, start by taking the fitcode quiz;

specific measurements are not required - simply 

answer a few questions about your body type, how you like denim

to fit your shape, and the style of jeans you like best.

you're then have your personalized 'fitcode.'

at this event, we partnered with jag jeans. according 

to my fitcode, the stylists recommended three different fits/items

that would work best for my body type and denim needs!

while i liked both the 'alex boyfriend' and the 'marla legging,'

i just couldn't leave without the 'sheridan skinny' jeans.

photos by tawni eakman photography

i had a wonderful time previewing the denim fit lab

 last week, and of course, catching up with my favorite blogger-friends!

for my seattle friends, if you are looking for that perfect pair of jeans

 (and are tired of visiting numerous department stores and online

retailers), be sure to stop by the next fit lab:

 saturday, february 18th at my style suite, 

located at westfield southcenter from 12pm to 5pm.

for more information, visit here.

your jeans are waiting!

xoxo.