Currently Coveting

If you read last month's Back to School post, then you saw that the Mini Fashionista got some new  New Balance sneakers.

Having worked at Nike for 6 years, it was hard for me to have in her in a non-Nike, but these are just so cute, and they have velcro, and Nike doesn't offer many shoes in her size with velcro. 

After watching her run around in these cool kicks the last week, I'm coveting a pair for myself. 

Given how much navy and white I wear, I think these would be my first choice.

WOMEN'S NEW BALANCE® FOR J.CREW 696 SNEAKERS $85

I have a birthday coming up next week, and these are definitely on my list. 

Back to School

It's hard to believe that it's already August, and the school year will be starting in just a matter of weeks. The Mini doesn't go back to school until September 7th, so thankfully we still have a month of summer left.

If you follow C&C on Instagram you may have seen these New Balance sneakers that I posted over the weekend. 

The Mini Fashionista can't tie her shoes yet, and last year we had far too many battles over what shoes she was going to wear, so this was the solution. Aren't they cute? We've also purchased a few other things that I thought I would share. 

Her Skip Hop lunch bag has been well used the last three years, so it was time for something new.

Sugarbooger Zippee Lunch Tote

This one is actually bigger than the Skip Hop, which will be nice as sometimes the other one was a bit packed. 

She also needed a new backpack. Of course she had her sights set on something with rainbows or unicorns, but somehow her dad convinced her this was a better option (insert personal opinions of a male who never had sisters). 

Patagonia Refugio 

The Mini was actually ecstatic when we picked it up at REI. It's a perfect size for her body and will be great for school, hiking and travel. 

What's on your back to school list?

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Back to School

One of the things I looked forward to most at the end of summer was back to school shopping. We used to make an annual trip to Seattle to visit my aunt and do what my mom called "shop til you drop." We would come home each night and model our new treasures in my aunt's living room. Ahhh...the memories.

Unfortunately I no longer have a reason for back to school shopping, but let's pretend I do. Here are a few of the things I would be adding to my list. 

J Crew Silk Elodie Blouse $110

J Crew School Boy Blazer in Academy Stripe $198

Gap 1969 high-rise pintuck trouser jean $79.95

Cole Haan Textured leather Zipout Jacket $595

Too Cool For School

Most kids return to school on Tuesday. If I was heading back to school, I would be rocking this amazing Master-Piece Back Pack.

Portland Pride

It brings me great satisfaction to blog about local Portland designers. There is so much undiscovered and under appreciated talent in this city (hello....the Portland designers kick butt on Project Runway...Go Gretchen!).

Nick Everett is no exception. In Collaboration with Portland menswear boutique Winn Perry, he launched Vanport Outfitters. The Laurent Sauve Beach Sling is crafted with cotton duck canvas, brass hardware, and reclaimed dock line for the shoulder strap. It's available at Le Train Bleu for $98.

Thanks Piper for the tip!

Back To School

The end of summer is quickly approaching and for many it's time to head back to school. For those of us that are no longer co-eds, we can still look the part in these back to school inspired fashions.



United Bamboo






Marc by Marc Jacobs



Gap

Dsquared

DKNY