94 Degrees

94 degrees today and tons of work to do.

Can't I just go swimming and eat kaffir fruit salad all day?

That would be grand.

You know what else would be grand?

Those sunglasses. Love.

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Jumpsuits

I have had these sitting on my desktop for over 2 months.

I am on a quest for the perfect black, sueded silk jumpsuit.

Anyone have any suggestions that aren't in the 500 bazillion dollar range?

Just askin'

Together. Forever.

I did it.

After 8 years of plotting and planning I got the nerve to put a fork from my grandmother's fancy silver set (used for holidays only) on my arm.

For-ev-er.

It'll be softer and lighter after it heals. I love it.

xoxo
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P.S. Brian at Scapegoat did the work and he was super friendly, gentle and crazy talented. I highly recommend him to anyone in portland looking to get work done.

Dear Arm,

It's not you, it's me.

I love you just the way you are.

Do not take this personally.

xo
Jess

Truck Progress

Remember this?

Well here it is now. Jacob just finished the frame and is tr-tr-tuckin' along.
Pun intended.

Moleskin Ads

Love, love, love the creativity behind these ads.

So great.

Food Inc.

The Jesses went on a lady date on Sunday to see Food Inc.

I studied food and nutrition for 2 years and a good portion of that was focused on the political and environmental aspects of the modern food chain. This movie puts about 40 hours of class in a nutshell.

If you are in Portland, go see it at Cinema 21 this week!

Also, thumbs up to charming Utopian farmers.

Batman!

Nico and Andy Warhol as batman and Robin for Esquire magazine, 1967

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How I'd Wear it.

My outfit for Camp Comfort's "How I'd Wear It" series is up. I have enjoyed looking at what everyone put together last week. The outfits are all so different!

Oddly enough, I pretty much wearing mine again today. This time, for brunch, a tattoo consult & freelance work at a coffee shop. Basically, its a uniform for being another Portland stereotype.

Yes Please!

Ahem. I want these shoes.

Something's Hiding Here

I am in love with the etsy shop Something's Hiding Here. I checked out their blog via Jordan's recommendation and then was pleasantly surprised to find a store too!

Wish I had seen it yesterday when I was searching for a snarky tote.

Dinner Parrrrrty.

My friend Missy is leaving. Boohoo hoo.

She just graduated and being that there are no jobs in Portland she is bidding adieu.

I always end up inviting more people than I can accommodate. This leads to people sitting in funny places...or not sitting at all.

This table is a dream. Seating for everyone. Rustic. Stylish. Looks great with dim lighting. Better with my food.

I also think my friends would look great sitting at it.

I think i saw it on Canadian House & Home. Not sure though.

(Not that I don't already think they look good.)

Find It!

So, in my normal day of blog perusing I clicked through Joanna's circus wedding post and found this lovely gal and her adorable skirt.

Now I want to find it. Or make it. Preferably find it.

Maybe this one would work?

Bea Szenfeld

Inspiration photos for Bea Szenfeld's Summer collection.

I wish more designers shared their inspirations with each collection.

Jim Henson - Commercials

I recently saw a Jim Henson retrospective that included an hour of his commercials. I wish ads were still like this.

Soooooo. Good.

Rittenhouse

Dear Rittenhouse,

I really wish you would have told me that you created an entire Spring/Summer '09 Collection for me. I would have been more prepared.

Yours Truly,

Jess

Animals in Fashion

I like animals.

I like fashion.

Seems like a no brian-er...I like animals IN fashion.

via: the selby.

The Fat of The Land

New blog crush.

The Fat of The Land

images from same.

Full Circle

It all started May 23, 2008 with a first date to a M83 show.

A girl standing in front of us was wearing a hat with a fake mohawk. We traded places so you could see better half way through.

November 27, 2008 we went to M83 again to celebrate 6 months.

That girl with the fake mohawk was there with an equally annoying hat. Although, this time she was not right in front of us.

Tonight, May 23, 2009 M83 is playing again in Portland.

xo luv, it has been a great year.

DIY Umeshu

OMG. Totes have to try.

Where can I get green plums? I don't have a tree anymore.

Love, love, love the kitty cameo.

image via: Delicious Coma