I spy with my little eye...

...the perfect non-black hoodie. It has a drapey neckline, button-up front, is made of organic cotton and hemp, and is made by Makool! It comes in two colours, and is at quite a nice price too. Sigh.

Little Houses

If you haven't already been introduced, I just wanted to clue you in to the wonder that is Little Houses, Etsy's newest Featured Seller. This fellow Canadian makes the most adorable sweatshirts, jackets, and shirts. I've yet to buy something yet from this shop, as I'm a bit too large in the hips to order a regular size (and there's an extra 10% charge for custom orders). But someday I will cave, most likely on the Arienette (top left; elbow patches!), or Shakespeare's Sister, which I posted about before. Sigh.

By the way, a couple of Little Houses pieces are available on Makool's online shop, who is having an incredible sale on some in-house (examples below; excuse the fuschia) and guest label pieces. Check it out!

Autumnal goodness

You know what? I'm quite comfortable admitting that I am ready for autumn. Yesterday's weather is going to stretch for at least the rest of this week, and I for one will not shed a tear. Perhaps it's the sunburn talking. But really, I have a tendency to layer practically every time I put clothes on, and this is not really the best habit when it's anywhere above 20 degrees. And my most favorite pieces in my closet are quite conducive to said habit. So is it wrong to imagine these pieces with some sleeved base layers and scarves (and maybe even leggings!)? Of course not!

...But, as I do, I'm also imagining wearing some other autumn-friendly pieces which I don't yet own or haven't yet worn. And so, without further ado, my dream autumn outfit for the rest of the week:

The Alexandra Groover Hoody + this lovely Makool embellished tee + A Bonzie Signature Bridal Skirt (minus the bridal-ness, perhaps in some smoky grey shades) + some L.Weatherread leg sleeves, unsure on the colour still (okay, so I'm not ready to give up the flip flops yet)

Bring on those yellow leaves!

Makool, I love you

Oh, let me count the ways I love Makool. Many of her dresses have been known to prompt me to say 'Oh how I wish I could have another wedding ceremony' or 'Oh how I wish I lived in England so I could dress up for a proper tea party.' And this morning's listing is no exception. Created as an after ceremony dress, 'La Carmaux' (below) has so many details to fall in love with: a very low cut (which I would pair with a gorgeous coloured vintage cami/slip), cotton eyelet, layers of silk, and raw edges. I personally would love this dress in an olive or a light grey colour (I don't do well with white). Gorgeous.

And why don't I live in Portland? There must be something in the air or in the water to produce such a great creative (and bicycling) community.