Grand Opening Of Thrift Culture In Belleuve WA: Look Good-Do Good

* This post is in collaboration with  Bellevue Life Spring. I was given a merchandise credit to shop in the store in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Happy Midweek Friends, Last Wednesday I was invited to preview the grand reopening of Bellevue Life Spring's thrift store: " Thrift Culture " at Bellevue Square.  I was really excited to attend this event, and to hear about the mission of this awesome organization, that gives back all proceeds to the community. A Culture of Giving  The Lifespring thrift store, was formerly located on the 1st floor of the Bellevue Square Mall.  It has been a mainstay in the community for several decades, and a hub for giving to help less fortunate children in the area. The named was changed to reflect  the culture of of giving and neighbors helping each other. 

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LeMay Car Museum: High Couture Fashion Meets Exotic Car Runway

*This post is in Collaboration with Fashion District NW . I received two complimentary passes to the Cars and Couture show, in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Cars & Couture fashion show at the Lemay Car Museum last weekend, was one of the best  fashion shows ever produced in the Northwest. Five high couture fashion designers from around the sound, showcased their collections with an exotic car runway as the backdrop.

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DIY Gingham Cold Shoulder Top

                                         Photography: North West Mountain Living I hope your week has been amazing so far!  Is anyone else obsessed with the Gingham trend ?  Everything is showing up with this print- even shoes!  Gingham reminds me of my childhood days in the 70's, and brings back lots of feel good vibes from that decade.

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The Fierce 50 Bloggers Take over L.A.

I just returned home from a month of travel and am so excited to share experiences from my first blogger event held in Redondo Beach, California . Several other creatives were in attendance besides the bloggers of the Fierce 50, and we had the best time together! Earlier in the year I connected with a fabulous group of women from the Fierce 50 Revolution who are defying the term"aging".  Anyway, at the end of June we all descended on LA, for an incredible weekend of activities, fun, and connecting!   Life time friendships were made, and others are taking notice of women who are changing the perception of what middle age looks like. I met so many beautiful, kind ladies -with amazing talents to share with the world.

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Where to Visit the Weirdest Donut Shop in Portland Oregon

*This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase/reserve thru my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. A few weeks ago, I made another visit to Voodoo-  a very interesting doughnut shop in Portland. It's probably one of the weirdest places I've ever eaten at!  A fun and eclectic atmosphere awaits you at   Voodoo Donuts .

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How To Stylishly Mix Dressy and Casual Clothes

Photography: Missy Palacol. Hey Friends! I was hoping to share a Memorial Day outfit guide, but life has been quite busy with teaching and blogging, so I am sharing an outfit shoot from a few weeks back. I am so excited for my trip to LA coming up soon.. I'm traveling there for a blogger event, I will share more about that later! Isn't this L.A tee just the cutest?!?

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The Sleeveless Trench: Why It's Perfect for all Seasons

*This is a collaboration post. I received complimentary clothing items in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and thanks for supporting the brands that support this blog.   Photography : Missy Palacol

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5 Spectacular Spots to go Glamping

* All photos in this post are courtesy of the Glamping Hub site.  *This is a collaboration post, all opinions are my own. Summer time and travel season is coming up quick!  As you know from many of my blog stories:  I travel whenever possible, and love to share the latest trip ideas here when I can. Many like to take their vacations by kicking back in a lovely hotel or resort-  ahh that is my idea of a vacation.  For others, camping is a very popular choice for a getaway. Glamping site in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

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tips for Visiting Washington State Capitol

The Washington State Capital WA State Capitol is located in the city of Olympia. It is located along the I-5 corridor, about 40 minutes south of Tacoma.

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Chico's: The Ultimate Boutique Experience

Visual Stylist for Chico's Stores Northwest * This post is sponsored by Chico's Boutiques.  All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. A few weeks ago, I had the most amazing style experience ever! I was invited to work with Chico's boutiques on their Best Girlfriends Campaign . Chico's sure knows how to make a girl feel special! Chocolate covered strawberries, make up do overs, excellent customer care, and pampering to the max. The event was to promote the spring style campaign and to celebrate best friends everywhere.

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