Two Brands I'll Be Wearing All Summer

The first time my husband and I visited Seattle together was in May 2014. Ten years ago! We had just decided to uproot our lives in Chicago and make the big move out west. We arrived with hopes to find a place to live which was SUCH a mad dash with some more than interesting experiences learning about the crazy Seattle market! We also enjoyed a lot of adventures and started envisioning our lives here.

Flash forward ten years, we’re really feeling settled. It takes forever. MAN, does it take forever! We rented and moved around and started having kids and changed jobs and everything has been up in the air like crazy, except that right now we are just cruising, and it feels really good. I love our house that we’re renovating slowly but surely, and I’m loving our neighborhood which has this incredible spot, Kubota Garden, just a few blocks away. This time of year it’s downright Seussical with its big rhododendron blooms and bursting greens.

Today I enjoyed a stroll around the garden in some new pieces from some of my favorite brands, Tradlands and Freda Salvador. Both are women-owned sustainable brands with incredible attention to quality and craftsmanship. I’ve partnered with them for a little while and am really proud to be a part of their community.

Outfit details:

Tradlands Nico Dress in Petite Fleurs — you can use my discount code EMILYKEENEY15 for 15% off.

Freda Salvador Roma Round Toe Ballet Flat in Chartreuse — you can use my discount code EMILY15 for 15% off.

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My Secret Wardrobe Trick

There are days when getting dressed is fun and I look forward to it. And there are others when I have approximately 12 seconds and am already late with 2 email drafts going in my phone in hand which is also buzzing with notifications. Anyone else feel me?

So here’s a trick I learned years ago. When you’re feeling blah, dressing up a tiny bit can be an instant mood booster. And when you don’t have time to plan a mood-boosting outfit, a white blouse and jeans will always, regardless of the season, be a perfect choice. White blouses are clean, pretty, classic and will always be in style. They’re a good place to splurge because you don’t have to rotate them out (in winter you can just add a cozy cardigan). With the right pair of jeans (and maybe a red lip), it’s a trusty recipe for feeling your best and not trying all that hard. (So you can address the buzzing little demon in your hand -ha!)

This eyelet top from Everlane is feeling so right. I love the overall shape. It doesn’t take any additional styling because of the gathered hem. It is slightly cropped, but with a high-waisted jean isn’t middriff baring if it’s not your thing. I love the delicate tie across the back (which is high enough to be bra friendly!). The puff sleeves (so cute, and just the right amount of puff) can be worn on or off the shoulder. I personally love the subtle sexiness of a square neckline so on they stay for me.

As for the jeans, they’ve quickly become my favorite. They feel on trend with the straight leg but with enough shape around the hip and thigh that it’s not a true barrel fit. The length is just above the ankle which is perfect for sneakers, sandals, or an ankle bootie so this is another year-round wardrobe winner for me. It’s a true high rise, and the back pockets are a great size and perfectly placed. Could be in the top running for favorite jeans ever!

Top and Jeans are both courtesy of Everlane.

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