Fashion Forward

Had a blast at the Fashion Forward Fashion show by Portland Sewing. I was spoiled with front row treatment and can't thank Sharon Blair enough for her hospitality! I went simple with a black ensemble with gold and white, truly the essence of everything I love in fashion.

The top is an Alfani dress where I cut the skirt off and the slacks are new Alfani from Macy's, and I'm obsessed with them. So so so perfect and I bought them petite on purpose so they'd be a bit shorter. Then put on my favorite shoes on the planet, white toed pumps from Lane Bryant and felt like a million.

Thanks to Portland Fashion Week Hair Director Chachi Hair for the fresh cut and color! If you're in Portland, Chachi Hair is THE place to go.

And, had some amazing news hit my inbox -- I'll be headed to Full Figured Fashion Week in NYC!!!! So unexpected and such a great surprise, still wrapping my head around it! Super fab details coming soon. #soexcited #letsparty

XO
Jess

Lunch on the River

Had the best lunch (and tanning session!) on the Willamette River yesterday. My production team and I met with LUNA Bars marketing about Portland Fashion Week®. Since the forecast predicted 90 degree weather, an absolute anomaly in Portland OR, I went for the new tube top maxi dress I purchased from Avenue.

I didn't know what to expect as I was shopping online, but I was absolutely pleasantly surprised. The fabric is not jersey, it's a polyester type with lots of stretch that is pretty resistant to wrinkles. And I love that the top has plenty of room if you're a busty gal. For length, I'm 5'8" and it was perfect for me.

Man, I love Portland in the summer. Truly is such a beautiful city. Can't wait to end summer with Portland Fashion Week, going to be MAJ-OR. Who's coming??!!

Happy Summer ladies, wear those tube tops and show your beautiful arms!
XO
Jessica

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PFW On The Run City-Wide Satellite Events Sept 15-21, 2013

Dress by Avenue (Current - Royal Blue Size 26/28) & Cacique 5way Strapless Bra 44DD
Necklace Thrifted / Sandals c/o Torrid / Sunnies Thrifted

A little bad, but so good.

This is the kind of outfit I would wear to go see one of my favorite live music act of all time - Godsmack. Follows my standard formula of blazer/jacket with cool pants recipe, and these pants are so much fun and I really need more excuses to wear them!

Faux leather jacket and pants courtesy of my friends at Mynt 1792, LS Tshirt from Torrid. All sorts of chic bad ass.

OX
Jessica
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Red, White, Black, Never Go Back

I'm blaming London for my reinvigorated obsession with red/black/white. There's just something I so love about the chic simplicity of these three colors, you just can't do wrong mixing them, plus my new black gelish manicure compliments my wardrobe perfectly. :D

This day was full of meetings for Barbara (PFW Production Manager) and I for Portland Fashion Week and as we were walking to the Penny Diner (in the background), the complete awesomeness of these columns couldn't go un-photographed!! Perfect spot for a few snaps. Thank you Barbara for taking my outfit shots!

And, I have to say, it feels SO good to shot with my Canon again. I got lazy with my iPhone and convinced myself it didn't matter, but wow I love my DSLR and it's totally worth carrying around.

OX
Jessica

Blazer c/o Torrid, Skirt from Lane Bryant, Wristlet from Torrid, Shoes Dexter Wedges from Payless

Sunnies are Men's Aviators at Target ( I have a huge face/head! LOL)