The hottest day of the year & The White Eagle

So, I am not the best clothing packer when it comes to vacations. I usually way over-pack, under-pack or pack the wrong type of clothing. Well, this trip I packed perfectly! Light and right! The fourth of August was definitely the hottest day of the year, maybe of my LIFE reaching 103 degrees in Portland.

Can you tell how sweaty I was?!

Unfortunately, our hotel room was not air conditioned, (understandably, because it dated back to the early 1900's and left mostly original) but luckily we were out on the town most of the day. We really enjoyed our stay here, the saloon atmosphere and antique features were so fun!

Creepy huh?

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Day Tripping: Portland, Oregon

For Sean's birthday weekend I surprised him with a trip to his hometown of Portland, Oregon. We visited some of his favorite spots including the vegan  mini-mall, Hawthorne Boulevard and the Wunderland nickel arcade.

 We stayed at The White Eagle, which is a saloon owned by Mcmenamins, with European-style rooms upstairs.... and supposedly haunted! We didn't see any ghosts but enjoyed our stay, each of the rooms are themed after famous songs (its a "rock 'n roll" hotel after all!) and stayed up until the wee hours of the morning enjoying good company and live music both nights.

 After returning back to Corvallis on Sunday, we picked up the dogs and met Sean's parents and sister up at their campsite in Lyons. I really love that place, it is so peaceful and quiet because it is privately owned- and the dogs had a blast too!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Defying Color

I love black and white. Even in the summer it is basically all I wear. Bambi is finally in Corvallis now! Her and Opal have some bonding to do so today we went on a walk through MLK park.

Dress:: Express

Sunglasses: Dior

Necklace: Nordstrom

Shoes: Payless

photographed by Sean C.

I have been MIA because I've been on vacation (yay vacation!)! I went up to visit my family and then to Disneyland with my mother! I will share some of those goodies soon! How is your summer going?

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

Instagram Recap

   

1. My fav outfit this summer: denim on denim 2. Fresh berries in the heat

3. My first time to Cinnebarre! 4. Hanging out on the Corvallis waterfront

5. Getting the grill going on the 4th of July 6. Day trippin to PDX

Follow me on Instagram for more shenanigans: @cheyannewarren 

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Denim on Denim

Hello all! Hope your July is nice and toasty! My fourth of July consisted of BBQ, family, veggie burgers and hula-hoops! Here is what I wore:

OK so confession: This top isn't really denim! Its a super soft light-weight cotton that simply looks like denim. For the fourth, which wasn't too hot, this outfit was perfect. Light, airy and comfy. Don't you just love my watch? It was a graduation gift from my boyfriend (Michael Kors!) ! Opal was very adamant about hanging out the back door watching my every move while taking these photos! Cutie!

How was your fourth of July? Is it overly hot where you are?

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Instagram Recap

1. New addition to the family 2. Opal being studious
3. Low-carbing it 4. Still not summer in Corvallis

5. Farmer's Market 6. I graduated!

I am a graduate

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, I finally graduated college. It only took me four years but it seemed like it took forever!On the other hand though, it feels like my parents just dropped me off at my dorm freshman year. 

A lot has happened these past four years and I definitely have grown a lot, but unlike a lot of people I have encountered, I am still the same person I have always been...just improved in some ways. For example, my style has evolved but I still wear a lot of the same clothes from 4+ years ago, and I have started my family.

The day before commencement ceremony I had a bit of a panic attack, still not knowing what I will be doing the rest of my life. There is a lot of pressure to have a career lined up right after you graduate, but the truth is it doesn't always work that way. I am slowly learning to live up to my own standards, not everyone else's. Like Michelle Obama said, who spoke at our graduation, "define success on your own terms" and while I still have big plans for myself, I can take it at my own pace, and be happy!

 I am not pregnant, my gown is just super unflattering! 

 Me and my sisters.

last image via opb 

GO BEAVS!

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey