Shot of Inspiration: Packing for a Weekend Getaway

We are starting to focus on specific topics for our little fashion blog, and so I today I'm taking the opportunity to introduce you to the steady column we've decided to dub, "Shot of Inspiration", because just like a bad coffee addiction, sometimes we rely on a good fix for inspiration to carry us through the day.

There is a great passage in one of the Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic novels (which I highly reccommend because I have cried tears of self-recognition and hilarity!) where she is about to embark on a trip of some sort and it dawns on her that she has overlooked opportunities to experience the dizzying high of shopping for, and the aquisition of, luggage!

So, with the hot humid weekend ahead, I'm putting out my virtual packing list for a weekend getaway...which is coming up this following weekend to the lush, rain-free (at this time of year) Pacific Northwest. I'll be heading out to Portland, OR where I will be visiting family and taking a day trip to the charming little town of Cannon Beach, OR.

So here is what's in my bag for my weekend in the town and by the seaside:


So, yes, I'm taking my little Lola...I usually sneak her on in my purse and the trick is wrapping the oversized pashmina casually around my shoulders. I'm currently devouring the guilty pleasure One Fifth by Candace Bushnell which I'll finish on the plane. As far as the staples of the trip...3 sundresses that I can dress up or down with the barely there sandals or my tough platform strappy sandals, my boyfriend jeans by Rich and Skinny, a pair of skinny jeans from Forever 21, several Alternative apparel burnout tanks and a cocktail ring and floating diamond bracelet to glam up the low-key outfits. Oh, and I'll toss in a couple of vintage belts to add to the outfits if I'm feeling up to uber-accessorizing. The beauty regimen will be pared down to my Mac SPF 50 primer which evens out my skin, protects it, and moisturizes (yes I should be getting paid for this!) and my minty Origins lipgloss. I'd love to hear your tips for packing light and fashionably...Have an inspired weekend!
Kyah

It's going to be a hot one...

Sometimes it can be challenging to look your greatest when you don't want to put anything on! 

Here are a few ideas of what to wear to stay cool and still look good...

Florals are always a great way to effortlessly make an outfit look great. It brightens you up!  Be sure to wear it the right way, though.  It most likely needs to be vintage or at least look vintage. Pair any floral tank with your favorite pair of shorts and a killer pair of sandals.  Floral high waisted skirts are super fabulous as well. 

Another great way to beat the heat and look sweet...

Sundresses!

Any color, any shape... as long as they are girly.  Sundresses are great because they can be worn during the day or you can dress them up with a pair of patents at night. 

Also... Accessorize! You can throw on any boring old tank or last years shorts as long as you have a fabulous scarf tied around your neck, or perhaps a killer pair of boots. You can find many of the items above at pixiemarket.com

And then there was Nancy...

Nancy Jacobs

There are too many great things to say about this lady. Not only is she gorgeous, sweet and has the body of a 25 year old... she is also the mother of three beautiful children. 

MOMS! We understand that there is rarely enough time in the day to even get through your motherly duties, much less find the time to update your wardrobe as you should! This was the case with Nancy. She has a wonderful closet full of great pieces, again not knowing quite how to wear some of them. 

Last Friday we decided to dig in. We went through every piece in her closet throwing those ever so special pieces (the one's she held onto way too long) into a few bags to donate and started the ever so tedious process of revamping her wardrobe. During our process of going through her closet, I wrote down all of the pieces I felt like Nancy needed in order to complete her wardrobe make-over. She set her own budget,  I then went out on the town! I visited some of my favorite stores (Posh, Local Honey, Urban Outfitters, Two Elle and many more) to find the essential items to work with. I then paired each new item with an old item and formed a "story board" of ten different outfits to get her started. This way she knew exactly what to put together and exactly how to wear her new found outfits.  This also helped her get an idea of how to put those things that she never would have thought of together on her own. Now, she is happy to have a clean closet and an organized wardrobe! Don't let me forget to mention the fact that she looks smokin' hot.  

Visit us at WWW.PANACHESTYLISTS.COM and let us revamp your wardrobe!
See Jenny At Sugar to get a look like Nancy's!

Behind the scenes with Frally Hynes

I worked on a shoot yesterday for Frally Hynes with photog Heidi Ross and makeup artist and hair-chitect, Natali Hettich. It's hard to capture the mood of the day in a sentence, but as the day slipped by, as is usually the case on photo shoots, we got to know eachother better and produced better and better looks. But most of all, I enjoyed today because I was surrounded by an incredible group of creative, brilliant women. Here are a few of my cell phone pics and of course, some of our finished product!







We were channeling Greek Goddess Athena...I think we nailed it with this ethereal shoot! Thanks to all of you that participated...it was great to work with you!
Kyah

Speak Silently: snaps from Blu

Here is the first batch of crowd photo's from the Speak Silently gala, photographed by Blu who has a talent for journalistic photography. Thanks for passing on these beautiful photos!



Lead singer of Brenn, Joel Larabell

Brad and Sara Greene of The Purple Turtle



Legends
Check back for more photos from the evening as I unveil them this week!

Speak Silently!...(sneak preview)

Just a few cell phone pics of the amazing evening. The vibe from Tommy Sims, Jonny Lang and Matt Ridenour was insane. The show was intimate and off the chain all rolled into one! Photo's from the Fashion Rocks/Norma Clare line will be coming soon...we will unroll a microsite that has a photo gallery from the evening in the future!






If you weren't here for the Speak Silently event, you will NOT want to miss the next event!
Later,
Kyah

Cast Out Pearls

I hate to rub it in....ok, 'hate' is a strong word...but look what I get to wear on Friday night to the Speak Silently event!


'Many will see' necklace

Get your tickets now! (here)

See you Friday,
Kyah

N.E.E.T. Magazine....an online indie mag.

I was so thrilled to read about (and proceeded to read cover to cover) N.E.E.T. magazine on Jessica Schroeder's blog 'What I Wore'. This magazine is a gem if you want to find out about great indie designers. My favorite editorial in the June issue is titled 'Mime Vintage' on page 18. You can count on me checking back in with this magazine for more inspiration and new designers to share with all of you!

The Jumpsuit for a Glamourous Affair

I have fancy charity function that Annie and I are helping to host on Friday evening (click here to get a ticket) and I bought a gorgeous jumper that swings both ways....dressy to casual. It's a combination of the Theory and Bebe jumpsuit pictured below. I'm borrowing a style tip from my friend and pairing it with some extra long blingy necklace strands worn across my body like a messenger bag. ooooo! I can't wait!



Must steam the jumper...it's still crinkled from the shopping back...chao!