The Moptop

Top Off the Shoulder Tops

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 Let’s get real for just a second!! Over the years, my style has changed a lot. When I first started The Moptop, I was in high school and was really discovering who I am. 5 years later, I am in college and I definitely know my personal style a lot more. Not only has my style changed but the blogging world has changed SO much. So I want to make my blog a lot more useful. I am going to share more style tips and share some of my favorite pieces to make it easier to shop my style and looks! I would love your feedback! Let me know what you guys want to see more of! 
With that being said, here are my current top off the shoulder tops!!
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 Anyways, I want to say thank you to Tish Carlson for these amazing photos! I can’t wait to share more from our little shoot! 

What I’m Wearing: Tops:  Faithfull the Label c/o Vida Moulin, Jeans: c/o FRAME, Sandals: Urban Outfitters, Bag: Vintage, Sunglasses: RayBan via Urban Outfitters
SHOP MY OFF THE SHOULDER LOOK!

Transitioning your Summer Pieces to Fall

6L0A06206L0A06316L0A06596L0A06456L0A06136L0A0634 The whole idea of transitioning into fall might seem so out of reach for some of us, especially here in Portland since it finally started to really warm up this week! But we’re not far from those warm days that turn into chilly nights. I actually love the end of summer but it can be difficult to figure out what to wear during it. So I’ve decided to share some ideas of how you can rethink your summer closet and make it a little more fall friendly!

Ways to transition your summer pieces to fall: 

 1. Maxi/Midi dresses: These are perfect for both summer and fall! This one I am wearing is great light enough for warmer days but the long sleeve and length make it fall friendly as well.

2. Bring out those ankle boots! Some people don’t like wearing boots in the summer, which is fine, I actually love it! But they’re great for transitioning those summer dresses into more fall appropriate looks!

3. Try more fall inspired colors: Jewel tones and neutrals always remind me of fall and it’s the perfect way to slowly reintroduce your wardrobe to a fall mindset. I think this dress is a good example! I can’t wait to wear it throughout the next couple of months!

Those are just a couple of tips for ideas on how to get your summer wardrobe a little more on track for fall! I hope they helped! Let me know what you guys think and if you have any other great tips too!

What I’m Wearing: Dress: Zara, Bag: c/o Hieleven, Shoes: Frye c/o Shoes.com, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

SHOP SIMILAR STYLES // SUMMER TO FALL BOOTS

Portland Travel Guide (Instagram Worthy!)

This post is LONG overdo! I get so many emails and comments asking where to visit in Portland as well as questions of where I like to go…especially to get some inspiration (and take a good Instagram!) So here it is, my guide to Portland, OR!
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First things first, shopping. Portland is filled with so many cute, curated shops! It’s great just to pop in and do some good ole window shopping. Some of my favorites streets to spend the day walking around are Mississippi, Divison, Belmont, and NW 23rd.

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This shop is SO cute mostly because it’s located inside of an airstream! What could be more Portland than that?! The shop owner is so sweet too….wait until you see the inside, it’s just as cute!

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Pistils Nursery (3811 N. Mississippi Ave.)
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have already heard of Pistils Nursery! It’s my absolute favorite plant place in Portland (say that five times fast!). They recently just added a beautiful solarium to their shop and it’s bursting with plants!

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West End Select Shop (927 SW Oak St.)
The best place to get your hands on some AMAZING indie designer clothing….and some vintage Levi’s!! This place is the perfect place to get some good inspiration and drool over the clothes ANS the interior!

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Solabee Flowers & Botanicals (801 N. Killingsworth St.)
Plant heaven #2! The photos almost do it justice.

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Orn Hansen (2627 SE Clinton St.)
The ideal Portland store. Filled with both vintage and new garments as well as housewares. They sell women’s and men’s clothing…so for all you ladies out there, this is a boyfriend friendly shop!!

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Cheese & Crack (22 SE 28th Ave.)
This place is so yummy and a fun experience! I love trying all of the different combinations of ingredients! Also, once your done with the main course, make sure to get the vanilla cone with dusted espresso on top. It’s a dream.

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Porque No? (4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd.)
This is my number one. Whenever I have family or friends in town, I always take them to Porque no. There’s just something so great about the environment and the food! Trust me when I say it’s worth the wait…and they make a mean margarita!

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Pips Original Donuts (4759 NE Fremont St.)
Hands down the best donuts in Portland. The thought of them right now is making me drool. They also make their own homemade chai and there’s so many flavors! DELICIOUS!

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Tea Bar (4330 SE Divison St.) 
Beautiful space and delicious drinks! I recommend the vanilla rose!

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Good Coffee (1150 SE 12th Ave)
Where yummy coffee and plants combine. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place. And the coffee really is good.

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Ace Hotel / Stumptown (1022 SW Stark St.)
The classic hotel and tourist destination, it’s worth the hype. Beautiful interior and the perfect place to sip on a cup of Stumptown coffee and people watch. Make sure to take a photo in the photo booth before you leave!

Honorable mentions:
-Coava: THE BEST COFEE IN PORTLAND (in my opinion)
-Courier Coffee: Their cookies are amazing as well.

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–White Owl Social Club
–Rontoms
–Angel Face

There it is! My Portland travel guide! I hope you guys like it and I hope it helps on any upcoming trips you might have to this great city! Feel free to leave any questions in the comments and let me know what you thought! There is still so much I haven’t seen in Portland so I would love to know your favorites as well. Follow me on Instagram for more Portland style and spots!! 
Happy explorations!

Wearing White after Labor Day

6L0A03436L0A03616L0A03706L0A03316L0A03786L0A0352 As stated previously in my last post, fashion rules are seriously so dumb. I don’t listen to majority of them especially the classic “No white after Labor Day”. Wearing white in summer is one of my favorites, no matter what month or day it is. It’s just a great outfit to cool down in and feel refreshing. Anyways, Do you guys prefer shopping online or in stores? Well, if you’re like me, there’s nothing that beats online shopping and the ability to shop from the comfort of your own bed. With that being said, I am happy to introduce you guys to Octer.com. It’s a super cool site that combines multiple great stores like Nordstrom, Topshop, and Farfetch so you can shop multiple places at once. This is seriously so great for me because there are times when I’m on the hunt for black boots or new jeans and I want to check ALL the places before I make a decision. Octer.com does that for me! SO COOOL. No joke, it’s worth checking out. I got these Opening Ceremony slip ons while shopping on Octer, and they’ve barely left my feet. 
What I’m Wearing: Tee: Zady, Sunglasses: RayBan, Backpack: Armadio, Jeans: FRAME, Shoes: Opening Ceremony via Octer.com 
 SHOP SIMILAR STYLES TO MY OUTFIT! AND WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY!!

Finders Keepers

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 I love those outfits that make you feel some sort of way when you put them on. This one in particular makes me feel like I should be on vacation somewhere. Maybe sipping on some nice wine and relaxing on the back of a boat. It’s nice to dream and pretend especially when my life is FAR from that right now! haha I’m actually avoiding doing my homework as I type this. But that’s what’s so great about clothes sometimes. It can take us to another place, make us feel a different sort of way or attitude, even just for a day or a moment. I might just be rambling a bit…but hopefully you guys understand what I’m trying to say haha! 
 ANYWAYS…I’m a true believer of no rules when it comes to style. So if I want to wear white after Labor day as well as red, white, and blue after the 4th…I’M GONNA DO IT. 
 Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these pieces from Finders Keepers, coming out later this year! 
 What I’m Wearing: Top: Finders Keepers, Pants: Finders Keepers, Sunglasses: Steven Alan, Bag: Vintage, Sandals: Urban Outfitters 
 SHOP FINDERS KEEPERS HERE: