Style Icon: Ramona Quimby, Age 8

As a big lover of books from my youth (bringing to mind rainy days spent curling up on the couch, finding out what my favorite troublemakers were up to) I am without a doubt influenced by those characters in all areas of my life, especially my style. Maybe it’s not a coincidence that Portland author Beverly Cleary created one of my accidental style icons, Ramona Quimby! That little pest knew how to dress: as many colors and prints and items as felt good, and you can’t go wrong with a good tutu! Here’s a typical Quimby Look:

A comfy, retro baseball tee (so 70s!) tucked into a pair of overalls (not just for kids anymore, y’all, look for them on the runway I swear,) some cute yet practical galoshes (Skerry by Tretorn, we also have black!) to ensure you will be seen as you ride your bike at night, some playful socks (maybe a matching pair, maybe not,) and a toasty, furry, kinda loud, very cool earflap cap (this one is by Pistil.)
See? Warm and boring are not one in the same! Portland is proof-positive of that!

xoxo,
Sally