For Jennifer Worth

Today’s Channel Her post is inspired by the screen identity of Jennifer Worth from the TV show “Call the Midwife” which is based on Jennifer Worth‘s memoirs. It’s seriously good and you should definitely watch it. It’s such a beautiful show for so many reasons (hello, newbie babies!) and one of the reasons is certainly the fashion. We all know I love vintage fashion and bikes. Jennifer Worth travels around on her bike wearing the most adorable outfits. Channel her with pretty collars, circle skirts, and sensible shoes.

For W.I.W. no. 2

Yesterday I met up with Olivia again for some coffee and to chat about future plans for South Bay Bloggers as well as our individual blogs. If you haven’t checked her blog out yet, then you are doing yourself a disservice. That girl is pretty awesome and she’s running a really cool blog over there. The weather was so perfect for sitting outside the coffee shop, sipping on iced coffee, and talking about fashion/life.

After coffee I made a brief stop by my father’s house here in San Jose. He has really lovely herb, flower, and vegetable gardens growing in his backyard. I had my brother, Rory, take these photos for me. He’s proving to be quite the creative, on all fronts. It was nice to capture some snapshots documenting the nice weather today and one of the very few days this month that I put on makeup.

Of the flowers growing, I loved the sweet peas most. Each child in my family had a nickname we were called as infants and mine was “Sweet Pea.” (I’m going to guess this was due to my intensely pleasant, fragrant smell—even as a baby.) Did you have any family nicknames from when you were younger?

I found this bag at Target the other day (similar here and here) on sale for something like five dollars. I believe these flats are a bit old but also from Target (similar) but everything else is thrifted, old, and/or missing the tag. Yes, people, this is how I roll. I might look “presentable” (or I might not) but I seriously couldn’t tell you how this top or this sweater ended up in my closet.

I’m sorry… I know you think you are done looking at pictures of me, but I saved you the best for last:

Today is the last day for you to enter the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally, so get on it!

This is my first link-up post in cahoots with Abbey, Gentri, and Jessi. Join in with us all!
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For Birds & Bees

Peter Som orchid pants, Rebecca Taylor peplum top, Mod Cloth flats, Aldo light green ring, Boticca bee ring, Lulu Frost earrings, Monserat De Lucca necklace

This shirt is the epitome of Spring in clothing. I love how breezy and light it is. I love it with these floral pants and shoes. Don’t you agree? This look is inspired by The Bird and the Bee’s cover of “I’m Into Something Good” which is, of course, on the Playlist for this month. I have been loving the whole floral theme this month. So have my Flowers and Dresses pinboards on Pinterest.

Only today and tomorrow is left for you to enter the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally!

For What I Wore No. 1

Oh hello… Looks like Clear the Way will now be doing What I Wore posts. Here is what you can look forward to:

1. Lots of peplum this month.
2. Almost everything second-hand and vintage.
3. Lots of print and pattern!

This is what I wore to the Teen Fashion Show Event. I got this skirt from a local thrift store because the print reminded me of the Fall 2012 line from Prada with those fantastic geometric shapes. These heels are pretty high and put me past the six foot mark by a little over three inches. For those who don’t know, I’m a tall girl. I’m 5’11″ and the shortest of my siblings, including all four of my younger siblings. (The youngest is 16 and is the tallest, much to his older brothers’ disappointment.)

 

Pssst… don’t forget about the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally!

For a Bathrooms Battle

In honor of Mother’s Day or (in my family) “Mother’s Month” all of the Spaces posts will feature picks from both me and my mother. Mine are on the left and hers are on the right. Last Spaces post was a face-off between kitchens. Today we have bathrooms, so let’s hear which style(s) of bathroom decor you like best.

All images are sourced from Pinterest.

 

Oh yeah, and don’t forget about the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally!

For Roasted Chickpeas

This recipe is so easy and these chickpeas are so delicious! You have to try these. Start by following what you see in the animated .gif (which is probably only good advice here and nowhere else) and then enjoy a little “you time” while you let your chickpeas soak. Go on, do it… You know you’ve earned it this week.

After you’ve let your chickpeas soak up some flavor in the fridge, drain and dry them. Cover them in a tablespoon of olive oil and a bit more balsamic. Put them on a baking sheet (I lined mine with parchment paper) and bake them at 400 degrees for about a half hour. Jostle them around every ten minutes or so just to make sure they all roast evenly.

Let me know if you try this recipe. Watch out! You will become addicted….

And don’t forget about the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally!

For a Teen Fashion Show

First off, don’t forget about the giveaway happening right now for Striped Cat Studio‘s “Go Forth Rebel” print! Anyone can enter the giveaway as it is open internationally!

A couple weeks ago South Bay Bloggers was invited by Amy of Amy Lynden Photography to attend an amazing Teen Fashion Show. Naz from Oh the Savoir Faire and Olivia from Rio the Dreamcatcher went with me. You can see below what these fashionable ladies wore. (I’ll be sharing my outfit from the evening as well but you have to wait just a few more days.)

Amy Lynden is an incredibly talented photographer specializing in portraits. Check out her work and, for you post-grads, join me in wishing we had her take our Senior Portraits! A slideshow showcasing her photography work played on either side of the runway during the show and made for a really cool atmosphere.

This event was co-hosted with My New Red Shoes which engages volunteers and works with collaborative partners in order to provide shoes and clothing to homeless and low-income children. I encourage you to read more about what they do and look at their different donation options and volunteer opportunities.

The show was seriously so good. The teen models looked great in the outfits and the whole show had a really great energy. Don’t these patterns and colors make you so excited for Summer?