Bonus Footage: Gracey Does Stuff

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest

On Thursday, I went with my trusty partner in crime, Alex, and her daughter, Sophie, to the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest at McMenamin’s Edgefield in Troutdale and I wore this:

It's (hopefully obviously) not what I work to work.  I changed out of Thursday's too-big pencil skirt into olive green shorts (Old Navy), a floral tank (Old Navy) and flat sandals (Target).  I brought along my trusty vintage patchwork bag (gifted from my mom - thanks, Mom!) and a couple shopping bags for anticipated treasures.

Alex and I got off of work early, picked Sophie up and headed up to the Portland area for a smorgasbord of vintage wares on the grounds of McMenamin’s Edgefield which is an absolutely beautiful, untraditional resort east of Portland.  Edgefield was built in 1911 as the county poor farm so the grounds are huge (70+ acres, I think).   It was renovated for use as a resort by McMenamin’s and has several restaurants and pubs, a huge lawn for concerts, gorgeous gardens and vineyards and even an onsite glass-blower and potter.  Edgefield is easily my favorite McMenamin’s facility (they have several) so I was very excited to go.

I am a fool for a veranda and Edgefield has several.

One of the vineyards - I think there may be more than one of these as well.

And it did not disappoint.  There were around 50 vendors of vintage goods of all sorts, arrayed under the trees by the main building.  There was food, music and large quantities of McMenamins wines and ales and the crowds weren't too big.  We had an absolutely lovely time.  I didn’t buy much, but it was a fabulous way to spend a summer afternoon.

Vendors beneath the trees



Girl with raccoon tail - I think this is a thing now?



Beach Wedding

On Saturday afternoon, my gorgeous friend, Jodee, and I drove up to Cathlamet, Washington, along the Columbia River to attend a wedding of some friends of Jodee's.  And I wore this:

I had never heard of Cathlamet, but it was absolutely gorgeous:

And hot.  The wedding was right on the beach, in the middle of the afternoon and I'm pretty sure it got up into the mid-90s.  It was a lovely wedding though, just simple and pretty:

I hope everyone else is having a wonderful weekend as well!

Gracey

Bonus Footage: Prom!!!!

Happy Mother's Day, Everyone!

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend.  As promised, I wanted to share so pictures from 80s Prom with you all.  So, without further ado, here we go:

Jenny, Jarrod, Ashlee, Lori, Cindy & Alex

Me and Alex

Ashlee and Jenny

Jenny and Lori

Jenny, Lori, Ashlee, Me and Cindy

Me and Lori

Jarrod & Lori

Our official prom picture:




Top Row: Ola, Izzy, Lori, Ashlee, Jarrod and Jenny
Bottom Row: Me, Alex and Cindy

 
80s Prom. Best. Night. Ever.

Gracey

Bonus Footage: Gracey Goes on a Date

I actually went on 14 dates last night.  Jenny and I tried speed dating, and this is what I wore:

This dress photographed red, but it's actually a bright fuschia with red and black swirls - I wish it had photographed better because I really like it.  The dress is DKNYC, the blazer is Gap, the tights are Spanx Tight End tights (Nordstrom), the belt is from Mabel and Zora and the shoes are Steve Madden (Piperlime).  The jewelry is: Macys, thrifted, Macys, Banana Republic and fish earrings from Modcloth.

Speed dating was weird, but interesting.  I don't regret doing it, and I would probably do it again, but it was exhausting.  I feel sorry for the last guy I met - I said "like" between every word and basically babbled like an idiot.  I tried to convince him that I had a better vocabulary than I was currently exhibiting, but I don't think I was very successful.  Oh, well, at least I could take solace in my outfit.

Have any of you ever been speed dating?  If so, what did you think of it?

Gracey

Bonus Footage: Mabel and Zora Event

Hi All!

As I mentioned in my daily outfit post from yesterday, I went to an event at a boutique called Mabel and Zora Thursday night with my hilarious and gorgeous friends, Jenny and Lori.  

This is what I wore to said event:

Although my outfit was neutral, I absolutely loved it.  I felt pretty and stylish.  But, I can’t take all the credit.  The outfit was inspired, at least in part, by this outfit that Fabienne at The House in the Clouds wore.  I loved her combination of fur vest and a dress and wanted to try something similar with my fur vest.  I paired my vintage vest (thrifted) with my grey dress (also thrifted), olive tights (Hue via Nordstrom Rack), trusty Born Crown boots (via Nordstrom), shiny striped scarf (BCBG) and lots of gold jewelry.

The thin gold bangles are from Nordstrom, and all the others were thrifted except for the brown and gold beaded bracelet which my mom made.  The angel wing earrings are from a street vendor on Alberta, the vintage chandelier crystal necklace is from Special on Alberta, and the pearl/gold necklace was thrifted.

Mabel and Zora's had champagne, a sale on all dresses and amazing boudoir photos by a company called Evoke.  Their events are always fun, an last night was no exception.  We drank champagne and tried on dresses, feather earrings and gargantuan cocktail rings.   

Jen and Lori tried on the same dress.

 

Me and Jen

Me and Lori

After Mabel and Zora's, we walked to a nearby restaurant for dinner.  On the way, we ran into this ukulele-playing street musician who was kind enough to play and sing for us.

Brian Stearns: Street Musician

Thanks for a great night, Jen and Lori!  I love you guys!!!

Gracey