farm fresh fashion

Anja and her family run Trillium Haven Farm, well known in GRR for its yummy organic produce. I love Anja's soft draped sweater, ethnic print scarf, and chunky ring (below.) Can we do chic and comfortable in the same look? Yes, yes we can!

rocking it

Last time I saw Leanne, she had long dark hair. I think she's rocking the short blond cut in the same way she's rocking her orange leather clogs. I don't know if she'd agree, but I'd say Leanne's style (and this doesn't just apply to her clothes) is clean and architectural but with a whole lot of edge! I love walking into her home and love, love her style.

step into my closet

Stephanie is the proprietor at my new favorite consignment shop, urban exchange. This is where I headed to get some cool and reasonably priced pieces to wear on my recent trip to L.A. Like her shop, Stephanie's style is quirky and fun, without being over the top. I love her dress and I can totally see it transitioning into summer with a pair of red sandals and a big colorful bag....but that's just me, what would you wear with it?

it feels and looks like spring!

I spotted these two young ladies at Wealthy Street Bakery. I love Kelly's look and it's perfect for what felt like a Spring day in GRR. Makes me want to go out and buy a bright yellow print skirt and turquoise tights!

Rebekah is also bringing it for Spring w/ a soft white shirt and belted sweater (I'm totally belting a sweater next time I wear one.) I'm delighted they were willing to share their sense of style with us!

I didn't get far...next door at Art of the Table, Kate allowed me to drag her outside for a picture. Her bangs caught my eye and I loved the boxy jacket, wide-legged jeans, and salmon pink sweater. What's your favorite look for Spring?

a parting shot

Julian says that he's decided to stop "hating" on cardigans...we're happy he has because this looks great!

inspiration

Spring is approaching in GRR and what better place to get inspired for spring than the gardens of the Getty Museum. Color, texture, form...I soaked it all in!

julian

Julian is a student in L.A. and my little brother. It's been fun to watch his style evolve over the years. I love how he plays w/ color these days. Note the candy-colored hoodie and belt and his sky blue high-tops!

a short break

I'm in L.A. this week, warming my bones. One of the things I love about traveling is that it allows me to look at things back home with a different "eye." When I return, I bring new ideas and energy back with me. Yesterday, I took a walk around Venice Beach. All the color and flavor still exists there but my eye wandered a little away from the human canvases to the side alleys.



I saw this fence and loved the Zen feel of it. How do I do something similar in Grand Rapids? I don't think metal and bamboo are options! Maybe potted bamboo? I'm open to suggestions.

That evening involved shopping along the 3rd Street Promenade. My guides for that evening were Julian and Bill. Two young men with their own sense of style.

Julian

Bill