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Embracing the Grey

Seattle-Based Lifestyle Blog

Utility Jacket

Posted on January 25, 2016 6,040 Comments

OUTFIT DETAILS Utility Jacket // J. Crew Toothpick Denim // Gap Flannel (similar) // Hunter Rain Boots // Gap Red Tassel Purse // Michael Kors Watch // Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil This weekend, I dragged E to La Toscanella because I told him he just HAD TO try their croissants. I’ve frequented this place a handful of times following class at Bar Method since it’s just down the block and on my way home. It’s an Italian bakery though for me it feels more French (because I’ve only ordered bakery items versus their Italian plated dishes). The vibe inside… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Fall, Outfits, Winter Tagged With: Gap, j.crew, Seattle, Utility Jacket

Bainbridge Island

Posted on November 25, 2015 8,842 Comments

This weekend E and I took a day trip to Bainbridge Island, which is a quick 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle. It was E’s birthday weekend so our visit was solely to have lunch and wine taste. #priorities. At 10 miles long and 5 miles wide, Bainbridge Island is home to seven wineries, one brewery, and one distillery! Total overachievers, amiright?! Now that day light hours are not on our side this time of year, we only had time for two wine tastings, of which both were fantastic. We visited the tasting rooms of Eagle Harbor and Amelia Wynn… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Fall, Outfits, Travel Tagged With: Bainbridge Island, Blank NYC, Express, Fall Style, j.crew, Seattle

Farewell Gum Wall…

Posted on November 10, 2015 14,235 Comments

Last weekend Eric and I took a stroll in the rain to say goodbye to Seattle’s infamous Gum Wall. Located on Post Alley Road and part of Pike Place Market, today these walls will be power-washed clean for the first time in twenty years. Apparently two decades worth of gum has (or would have) caused structural damage. Don’t worry though! Once the walls are washed clean, visitors will be encouraged to restart this colorful – yet totally unsanitary – tradition yet again. Ha! In the meantime, here are a few snaps of what the Gum Wall looked like: RAINY DAY… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Fall, Outfits, Travel Tagged With: Gum Wall, Hunter, Seattle, The North Face

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