Travel: Portland

Travel: Portland

Twenty-four hours in Portland.  The mission was to eat and drink up Portland culture Anthony Bourdain Layover style.  Like I've mentioned from my previous travels, I hate being a tourists as it doesn't let me experience the culture and the people.  

 As soon as I pulled up to the Rose Garden it dawned on me that it was winter.  Of course there was no great expanse of flowers and colors but what I did find was a dark and eerie landscape. 

The food, drinks, and people have been amazing.  However the laid-back, slow paced vibe is completely different from what I'm accustomed to. 

Thank you Portland for a great twenty-four hours.

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Tasty n Sons brunch

Wardrobe

Jacket: Civil Society

Denim: 7 for all mankind

Shoes: Rogue

Scarf: Dartmoor

Street Sense

So I just bought these super cute boots when I was over in Texas. They are basically Eastland style winter boots, but with a little street edge to them. Remember that street doesn't mean baggy. Keep everything fitted and streamlined. I’ve been wanting to shoot this great graffiti wall in Sacramento so here’s inspiration all around the new boots. Click on each picture for details and fashion credits.

Show off that you don't follow rules. Tie bar is actually what 

retailers use to hold together the folds on button down shirts.

And we get to the inspiration. Solid black work-rain boots, but because it's a dull black, 

it lends itself to street rather than dress. Throw the cuffs up to show 'em off.

With street style, it's all about not worrying if something is out of place. If the collar pops, leave it. 

If jean cuffs are uneven, who cares?

 I needed some type of color, but still keep the street edge. What better way then to accessorize with gold. I absolutely love the vintage gold digital Casio. It's a great contrast between luxury and vintage.

Jacket: Civil Society
Shirt: Ben Sherman
Jeans: Seven
Tie: J Crew
Shoes: Lacoste
Bag: John Varvatos Star USA