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Marigold Fields

June 12, 2021 by The Partial Ingredients

This Spring I have been kind of obsessed with the color yellow, but not just any yellow. It’s got to be a deep golden yellow, just like a field of marigolds or late afternoon sun. So deep that it’s almost orange, but not quite. While the days have gotten considerably warmer, the nights are still beautifully cool. Here in Colorado, as soon as the intense sun goes down, the temperature can drop into the 50’s even in the middle of Summer. My go-tos have been lightweight pullovers, like this colorblock sweater from Urban Outfitters. It’s perfect for late night walks or sitting around a fire pit.

I like to pair golden yellows with neutrals like cream, charcoal and black. That unofficial rule is actually true across the board for the minimalist at heart: pair one bright color with 2-3 neutrals. This “rule” actually comes from interior design, and it holds just as true with fashion as well! The yellow and cream are such a great match. If you love one bright color, build around that color idea with neutrals and you can’t go wrong! My one suggestion is keeping busy patterns or pattern mixing to a minimum, since the focal point is all about the color balance. If you do plan on introducing a pattern, go with the pattern in whatever your bright color is, then choose solid neutrals around it.

Outfit Details: Sweater: Urban Outfitters; Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Solovair; Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Vintage Reds

April 2, 2021 by The Partial Ingredients

I’ve been all about neutral tones lately, so it seemed fitting to mix things up and go with a little pop of color for early Spring! I have also been just a tad obsessed with shirt dresses, like this vintage Laura Ashley dress thrifted from Poshmark. Poshmark has such great vintage finds — gah! I want them all. >.< These lace-up Bruno Valenti shoes are also a vintage find from Poshmark, which have been featured in a couple of posts already because they go with so many looks. Maybe it’s me but I find shirt dress styles with a fit & flare shape to be the most flattering of all dress types. Gonna have to give a hard pass on all those trendy, shapeless “shift” dresses thank you very much! I’ve tried to make those work and have always failed, and you know what — I feel pretty okay about it. It’s more important to dress how YOU look best, not what the latest trend dictates. I also love how vintage dresses tend to offer a little more in length, unlike a lot of modern styles that are usually mini dresses. It is always a letdown when you find a dress you love buuut it’s so short that the only way to make it respectable is with tights or leggings, waaah. It’s just not that practical at least for the hotter Summer months.

On a related note, I also recently got in touch with the dance wear brand, “We Love Colors,” and they were generous enough to provide a sample of their tights. The ones I’m wearing in this post are their Microfiber Nylon/Lycra tights in Charcoal. It is a bit ironic that a brand called “We Love Colors” reached out to collab since I happen to be a neutral fanatic with an aversion to bright colors. So of course I chose their least bright color available, duh. But if you are a color fan, they have SO MANY options — and so vibrant too! Just check out their nifty guide of color options. But alas, I’m more of a black or charcoal gal myself with tights and leggings (which is perfectly fine because they have plenty of neutral options too). As for the product itself, I like the material of these tights. They seem to be made with a more durable material and are overall better made than other brands. Unlike most tights, which fall apart in like minutes it seems, these ones have held up! It’s also cool that this brand also makes most of their styles in men’s sizes as well. While I have more leggings than I know what to do with, I might try out their leggings next. If those work out I am officially sold on this brand! All styles are dyed in the United States, and are reasonably priced, so check them out if you’re looking for new tights, leggings or even workout/dancewear.

Details: Dress: Vintage, Laura Ashley; Boots: Vintage, Bruno Valenti; Tights: We Love Colors; Bag: Leather Strata (Etsy); necklace: Etsy

In Undertow

June 19, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

I still love festival fashion, even though all festivals are probably canceled for the foreseeable future. For me, festival looks aren’t about showing a ton of skin or getting flashy. I’m all about loose, breezy items that are comfortable to wear on hot days. Of course that means cotton tops, skirts and flats!

This top from Everlane is such a perfect tee for Summer. So lightweight! And I love the fact that it’s sleeveless. It’s been so hot lately (it set a record in Denver last week) that the least amount of fabric as possible is a must. Next up is this fab vintage 80’s skirt found on Etsy. I love Etsy for those vintage finds when you can’t venture into your local thrift store because a certain (ahem) virus has ruined pretty much everything, sigh. One thing great about fashion is that everything worth revisiting usually comes back around again (not you shoulder pads, you’re not allowed). While this pleated floral design is straight out of the 80’s, it seems so new right now!

Destino Flats from Free People
Upslope’s Spiked Seltzer has been a must have drink for Summer!
Outfit Details: Top: Everlane; Skirt: Vintage (Etsy); Shoes: Free People; sunglasses: Ray Ban; hat: unbranded

Babydoll Swing Dress

May 25, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

I’ve never been a huge fan of babydoll dresses or tank tops as they tend to be a bit unflattering for me personally. I see them on other people and they look great so I think it’s just me! I think I am more of a ‘fit and flare’ gal. This babydoll dress from American Eagle is the exception and I love how it fits. It’s somehow very flattering even though its loose and flowy — not boxy or tented out like I would expect. It’s always nice to be pleasantly surprised by a great fit.

Since it’s been warming up here, I have been wearing this non-stop! It’s so light that it is perfect for hotter days. Seriously, I wore this when it was 89 degrees and it was a life saver. It looks great dressed up or down, as a casual look with sneakers or with heels or sandals. I’m partial to the Converse All-Stars myself. Spring days tend to have colder nights so I paired this with a cozy pullover sweater…perfect for late night bonfires during this gorgeous time of year. Today is Memorial Day and it’s great for a cookout or picnic. Make sure to wear it with a wide brimmed sunhat to protect yourself from those rays!

Outfit Details: Sweater: American Eagle; Dress: American Eagle; Shoes: Converse; Bag: Leather Strata; Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Spring Violets

April 14, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

Spring is always a weird time–65 degrees one day, snowing the next. This outfit brought to you by the fickle nature of Spring, when you really want to wear a dress and sneakers, but you also gotta wear tights and a cozy sweater because we’re not quite there yet. It’s close though! I can feel it. The rhubarb plant in our garden sure knows it’s Spring, snow and freezing temperatures be damned! I’m always amazed at the early Spring plants that can tough out a freeze.

This sweater, from American Eagle, is a perfect pullover and so soft! I feel like these types of ultra soft sweaters don’t really hold up during the washer/dryer — they get kind of dry and scratchy but this one has held together quite well! The skirt is actually a full length chiffon wrap dress from Abercrombie and I absolutely love the pattern and the quality of this one. It has become a closet staple since you can easily dress it up or down.

Since warm weather is right around the corner, we recently splurged a bit on these incredible linen sheets from Cultiver (which were on sale but still pricey for sheets). I hate being hot at night (I mean, who does) but waking up at 3AM sweaty is the actual worst. These sheets are made from a 100% natural flax fiber that is breathable and helps regulate temperature. I was a bit unsure about Linen as a material to sleep in. Kind of scratchy right? But nope, I was pleasantly surprised that these come soft right out of the box. They are seriously the most comfortable sheets ever and worth the splurge. They come in a variety of colors that are all so gorgeous, I kind of want them all!

Outfit Details: Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch; Sweater: American Eagle; Tights: Target; Necklace: Etsy; shoes: Vans

Linen & Silk

March 30, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

All dressed up and nowhere to go = the current theme of the month(s) due to COVID-19. But that’s alright, sometimes when you’re #socialdistancing it’s important to put on something nice to feel normal again. The latest Spring look features a few of the best quality materials to go for — linen and silk! Don’t buy full price though since these can get pricey! You can find great deals online for well made clothing, like this top from Everlane which was on clearance for a big discount. Gotta love when clearance items are still available in your size! This top is light and breezy and so perfect for Summer that I’m almost looking forward to hotter weather to try it out. I sized down on this top and I’m glad I did since it’s meant to fit fairly loose.

The skirt and shoes were found at Roolee, a boutique online store, which has tons of great items for reasonable prices. I was overall happy with the quality of the skirt and shoes — especially the skirt which is made from a linen blend and comes with pockets. I am aaalways a fan of skirts/dresses that have decent pockets. The material is super breathable and perfect for Summertime, the beach…picnics–you name it!

Outfit Details: Top: Everlane; Skirt: Roolee; Shoes; Roolee; Watch: Stock Watches

Spring Blues

March 22, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

To talk about the latest Spring looks feels a bit strange and out of place. A lot has changed since I last posted. I think at this point everyone is on the same page with current events (like, you literally cannot escape the news right now) so I won’t beat a dead horse. In an attempt for normalcy I felt like I should probably update the blog though.

So, how about jeans folks?! Lolz. I will say, these ultra high-rise Levi’s are pretty awesome. These are their 721 style in a medium wash with just the right amount of cotton (75%) and just the right amount of stretch. I wouldn’t call them true denim jeans because of the decent amount of stretch but they aren’t quite full on “jeggings” either. A perfect blend I should say! And soooo comfortable. I wouldn’t call them as durable as cotton jeans but the comfort factor makes up for it because 100% cotton jeans are so stiff and take forever to break in. To add to the comfort factor, I included this classic waffle weave top from American Eagle, mostly because I just love the color. It’s just so pretty, and looks great with blue jeans! I admit it’s more of a Fall color but I think rustic orange can have its place in the Spring. Adding in my favorite pair of Chelsea boots by Marc Fisher to give this outfit a more minimalist vibe. Happy Spring ya’ll!

Outfit Details: Top: American Eagle; Jeans: Levi’s 721s; shoes; Marc Fisher; hat: unbranded

Charcoal & Sage

March 1, 2020 by The Partial Ingredients

Happy March 1st! It’s gotta be Spring, right? Oh wait, it snowed today, lol. I have been so excited about Spring looks that I have been trying to incorporate them into cold weather times. Hence this perfect Spring dress from Abercrombie & Fitch. I love the sagey color and 90’s style floral print. It’s made from a thicker material and is fully lined–love the quality that Abercrombie has offered lately!

Next on my list are these fabulous boots and while they look like Doc Marten’s they aren’t! They’re actually Solovair, which was at one point the manufacturer of Doc Marten’s but since then the companies have split off. I’ve wanted a pair of Doc Marten’s forever, but these Solovairs are made in England and are just as good, if not better made. These are Solovair’s Astronaut boot, a slightly lower style than the typical combat boot. I like the lower ankle height because it provides a little more versatility in what I can wear it with. The cost on these are just a bit under Doc Marten’s Made in England styles so for me this was a no brainer decision to go with Solovair instead. This style is a nice way to update the 90’s classic and I am super into it!

Outfit Details: Leather Jacket: Zara; Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch; Shoes: Solovair; tights: Target

Prairie Dress & Spring Cuts

May 3, 2019 by The Partial Ingredients

Spring is always a wacky time in Colorado, it’s never clear when you can wear Spring attire or bundle up in layers again.  Lately I’ve been into longer “prairie” inspired dresses and when it finally warmed up I jumped at the chance to wear this one from Adored Vintage! Adored Vintage has been a recent favorite online boutique–they have so many gorgeous options for Spring!  It was hard to limit myself to just a few pieces since they’re all amazing.  Love the ditsy floral pattern and the color of this one.  While I salivate over Christy Dawn dresses, the price point is a little much for me, and this one is way more affordable.  And just as beautiful might I add!  Since I’m on a dress and sneakers kick (no pun intended) these converse All-Stars add a perfect casual vibe to make it a more every day or “out to brunch” outfit.

Oh, and as you’ve probably noticed already, I lopped off a good 8 inches of my hair a few weeks ago.  Does anyone else grow out their hair and cut it all off for Summer?  It feels amazing getting rid of the unhealthy ends and the excess weight!  Since I’ve gone with longer hair styles for several years, I had to relearn how to style short hair, and that required an addition of several products into my routine.  I’ve always loved natural waves but it was so easy to throw wet hair in a braid and be good to go in the morning.  Now that’s not really possible so I’ve started using Bumble and Bumble’s BB Texture Cream and Ouai Wave Spray on damp hair in the morning.  I just scrunch with my fingers and voila–laid back beach waves!

Outfit Set:Outfit Details: Dress: Adored Vintage; Shoes: Converse; Bag: Unbranded; Necklace: Forever 21

Ditsy Skirt

June 30, 2018 by The Partial Ingredients

Lately I’ve been loving 90’s inspired dresses and skirts, especially ones in ditsy patterns. I wasn’t even aware that these patterns were actually called “ditsy” but apparently they are! So, if you are feeling it like I am, you can use that term for your searches to find exactly what you’re looking for and it sure makes things a lot easier. The length of this skirt is pretty much perfect–it’s just slightly longer than a typical knee length midi but isn’t long enough to call it a maxi. I tend to feel bogged down with maxis so this length works great for me–obviously my opinion could change on maxis in the future, you never know!

My next favorite summer item has been these super affordable slides sold on Amazon. They are made from vegan suede and feel soo soft! Required no breaking in and they felt like I had been wearing them for years. They have just a hint of a block heel but nothing that would cause issues for folks who are not a fan of heels. I can walk around in these easily and I am not a heel kind of girl by any stretch! Another summer accessory I’ve been loving is this cute little antler ring–those little details for me just add something extra to any outfit without looking too dressy. This outfit would be perfect for a hot day by the beach or even out at a festival–and don’t forget your sun hat!

Outfit Set: 

Outfit Details: Skirt: Louche, Shirt: Levi’s, Ring: Etsy, Bag: Gap (old), Hat: eBay, Shoes: Nature Breeze

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I'm an analyst by day and part time blogger by night living in the Denver area. I'm into everyday style, traveling, soap making and playing drums/vocals in a band. I love spicy food, wide open spaces, beautiful colors and strong coffee. You'll find everyday fashion inspiration, tasty food recipes, and a smattering of whatever I'm into at the moment. Welcome!

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