The Moptop

Styling a Floral Dress Three Ways

Having pieces that I can style multiple ways has been more important than ever to me. Times are tough. So rewearing and restyling something is what I want to share more on my blog going forward. Plus I love sharing different ways to style things because one look might inspire you more than another and I love being able to provide options with you! And I feel like floral dresses are the perfect versatile summer piece.

My mood really is what decides how I am going to style something. For instance, the first look is a little mix of casual and edgy. Pairing the black, chunky sandals with the chain detailed bag is a cool balance against the girly dress. This is an outfit I might wear to a casual hangout with friends. If I want the dress to be a little more comfortable and even more casual, I will pair with sneakers! Dresses and sneakers is one of my favorite ways to bring out tomboy style into my looks.

For the last look, this one is a little more girly compared to the other two and ideal for a date night! I actually asked everyone on instagram which look they like best and the heels and baguette bag won! Let me know your favorite!

What I’m Wearing: Dress: c/o With Jean (Shop more casual dresses here or floral dresses here)

Look One: Bag: The Marc Jacobs Pillow Bag, Shoes: Birkenstock x Proenza Schouler, Sunglasses: RTCO Berlin

Look Two: Sneakers: New Balance, Socks: Vintage, Bag: Georgia

Look Three: Baguette Bag (I don’t remember the brand! But here are similar bags here!) Shoes: LOQ

Quick Stay in Silver Lake

Last week, my dad and I spent the day in LA! He had somewhere in the area he had to go so I asked if we could hangout in LA for the day and because I had been wanting to check out this hotel in Silver Lake for awhile! I had seen some of my favorite bloggers stay here and it looked SO beautiful and it really lived up to my expectations. It was tucked away right in the heart of Silver Lake, walking distance to so many great shops and restaurants (that I wish we could have had more time to check out!) The hotel was like an oasis in the city. Gorgeous tile and plants everywhere and a roof top pool with a view of the Hollywood sign. This is not sponsored at all! Haha I truly loved our stay here!

And of course I asked my dad if he could snap a couple of photos for me! The weather was so nice while we were there that I finally got to wear sandals and sunglasses, it’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to do that in Portland! And I was so surprised how well the photos turned out! THANKS DAD LOVE YOU!!

NOTE! For this jumpsuit, I would say it runs pretty small. I got a size large because the medium was too tight of a fit for me! And beware on returns, they only do in store credit and returns back, the customer has to pay for!!

Also a reminder that warmer weather is on it’s way! My go to piece to wear under dresses are definitely bike shorts!

What I’m Wearing: Jumpsuit: Our Second Nature, Sunglasses: Lucy Folk c/o Shopbop (shop more sunglasses here!), Sandals: Need via Need Supply (shop more sandals here!)

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SHOPBOP SALE!

It’s time again, SHOPBOP IS HAVING ANOTHER SALE! This is always one of my favorites because this is the perfect time to stock up on so many pieces from some of my favorite brands. Spring is right around the corner so this is the perfect time to start getting a start on pieces for warmer weather. I wanted to quickly share a few pieces from brands that I currently have my eye on for the sale!

Starting top left, going clockwise:

  1. Cult Gia Aurel Top
  2. STAUD Felix Bag
  3. Lack of Color Holiday Bucket Hat
  4. LOQ Ara Sandals

CHECK OUT THE SALE HERE!!

Wearing Some of my Recent Vintage Finds!

Ok so a couple weeks ago, my mom and I went to my favorite thrift store. Like most places, it can be hit or miss and after looking around a bit…this jacket was the only thing I found. The line to check out was SUPER long and I was contemplating if the jacket was worth waiting in line for. But something told me if I would have left it behind, I would have regretted it. And I was right. I LOVE THIS COAT. I have been wearing it so much lately. I love the mix of styles it gives off. Reminds me of something a french girl in the 60s would wear, or one of the cast members of Friends in the 90s. It’s definitely one of my favorite finds to date.

It’s honestly been so nice getting back into vintage shopping and thrifting again. When I first started my blog, I would go ALL the time but as time went on and I enrolled in college, I had less time to pick through the racks. I’ve been getting more inspired again with vintage clothes and it’s the best feeling. It feels like I found myself again! It’s just nice finding pieces that feel true and authentic to me.

What I am wearing: Coat: Vintage, Tee: Rag & Bone, Necklace: Similar Here!, Jeans: Vintage 501 Levi’s – SHOP Levi’s here, Boots: By Far, Bag: Saks Fifth Avenue (Thrifted), Yin Yang Ring: Wilhelmina Garcia

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Chunky Winter Boots

minimal outfit with chunky boots

minimal outfit with chunky boots

minimal outfit with chunky boots

If there’s one thing you need for fall winter, it’s a good pair of chunky boots! Check out this outfit here for more inspiration!

You know when you put an outfit together and it just clicks?! And then you can’t stop wearing it?? This has been that outfit for me. I recently got these trousers and have been wearing them with anything I could (see another outfit here) and I remembered this blazer that I had. I wasn’t sure it they would work together since they’re different brands but they literally look like they’re a set!! I feel like a badass boss woman when I where this outfit. Especially when paired with these Dr. Martens. Then the Staud bag makes the look a little more fashion forward and I feel like really pulls the look together.

My favorite trend for fall/winter right now are chunky boots. I can’t get enough of them and the effortlessly cool way they make an outfit look. The Prada Beatle Boots have been on my list since the minute I saw them but since they’re sold out, I had to settle for something similar. And I don’t think I am settling with these. They’ve been pairing really well with my puffer coats on colder days too so I can’t say how much you should have yourself a good pair of chunky boots this winter!

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What I’m Wearing: Blazer: Lafayette 148, Tee: Rag & Bone, Necklaces: Aurate, Pants: & Other Stories – SOLD OUT (Similar style here!), Boots: Dr. Martens , Bag: STAUD, Dome Ring: Mejuri, Ying-Yang Ring: Wilhelmina Garcia

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