ECO OUTFIT: WYOMING WOMAN

Growing up in Jackson Hole, my first job was working in a store on the town square called Wyoming Wear. We sold lots of polar fleece jackets, pants and even socks! Back then it was all about function- mainly staying warm in the sometimes harsh winters. Today, guarding against -14 is still a priority, but there are a few more fashionable items to bring form and function together. This fall was surprisingly warm and on one of the last snow-free days I layered two dresses, one jacket, knee socks and a pair of boots to express my Wyoming Woman style. It has been wonderful to play with the heritage style of this beautiful state, and to infuse some modern pieces coming from favorite designers in LA and New York to bring into focus my past and present selfs.   

PLAID DRESS, Jessica Faulkner via OrangeHarp, $168. #madeinLA #fair #social

LEATHER JACKET, The Sway NYC, $620. #upcycled

(photos by: Lindsay Linton)

COPENHAGEN: MY B-DAY WEEKEND & NOMA

Last Friday was my birthday and my sweet boyfriend planned a surprise b-day weekend in a place I had not yet been and always wanted to visit... Copenhagen! I've always know that Copenhagen (Scandinavia in general) is a place of exceptional design and very forward thinking. What I didn't know was how much of a culinary mecca Copenhagen is. Some of the best chefs in the world are in Copenhagen letting us in on their genius with set course menus at their perfectly appointed restaurants. What a treat! 

My birthday lunch was at the world famous Noma, and head chef Rene Redzepi gave us a tour of the kitchen and their MAD scientist lab after. It was amazing. I've never met someone so committed to the future of food and thinking about it in a way that encompasses sustainability while pushing the boundaries of taste. Truly inspiring. Rene and his team have big plans for the future (shared in this NY Times article), which include the closing of Noma in less than a year's time. So, if you've always wanted to go, seize the day! But don't worry, they aren't closing because they are done with food. On the contrary, they are ready for the next phase and that involves a new space and a wider reaching concept. Stay tuned and definitely go to Copenhagen when you can.

ECO OUTFIT: HOME ON THE RANGE

Even though I've lived in London, New York and LA, it always feels so good to come home to Jackson Hole, my hometown, and let my Wyoming Woman spirit roam. 

Cities are fantastic places, but small towns don't get enough credit. The people in a small town are so genuine, and interconnected. They say what they mean, and mean what they say, and I value that. The energy, the ambition and the good intentions translate well in a small town. It's been so wonderful being back in this mountain town, connecting with new people and friends from my past. There is so much talent here. 

So when I began pulling pieces from the new Chinti & Parker collections for an upcoming shoot, I decided I wanted to shoot in my 'backyard' and infuse some of my Wyoming roots into the looks. I reached out to photographer Lindsay Linton and found in her an amazing collaborator to help bring the vision to life. I hope you enjoy the posts over the next couple of weeks. They are a wonderful look into my life in Wyoming which reflect the fashion sense (and brands) I've brought back with me along side local brand Aion, and some draw-dropping scenery in this place that I call home.

SKETCHY STAR SCHOOL GIRL DRESS, Chinti & Parker, $350. #fair #organic #carbonneutral

FLOPPY BRIM FEDORA, Rag & Bone, $195. #madeinUSA #naturalfibers

CARDIGAN (S/S15 collection), Aion. #local #social 

SCARF, Jane Carr. #naturalfibers #fairproduction

Thanksgiving makeup with a side of Cranberry lips

Balancing a festive look with a modern sensibility seems daunting, but with this season's lip stain trend it's one of the easiest looks to pull off! All you need is a great lip color in a berry hue (cranberry red for lighter skin tones moving into the deeper blackberry purples for richer skin tones). Follow this step by step tutorial for a Thanksgiving look that's family appropriate- whether you are with yours or his- and brings a little something special to the table.

For my T-Day outfit, I usually pair jeans with a sweater and tee underneath, and layer on a scarf that might double as a blanket during my flight, as well as a puffy jacket that ensures I'll be warm without bulk. I find a low heeled boot is the perfect travel shoe. It's comfortable enough to wear all day and is perfect for any arrivals in snow. Finally, I cannot travel without a tote. A great carryall to stash work, mags, overnight toiletries (just in case you get stuck somewhere) and snacks makes traveling so much better. What are your travel must-haves? 

Thanksgiving beauty look

1. Create a fresh face base. This look is all about the lips, so to keep this look fresh you'll want to use a lighter application to create even skin tone and naturally healthy looking skin that isn't mask like. The key is to start with well hydrated skin by using a thick cream. After traveling, you may even need the extra hydration! Apply a layer of thick cream and let soak in for about ten minutes. This is also a great time to moisturize lips with lip balm. Put a dollop of foundation on the back of your hand and mix with a touch more of your face cream. Apply to face- really massaging it in. Add foundation with fingertips (tapping into skin) to red areas around the T-zone (nose, sides of nose, around mouth and under eyes). Brush any remaining foundation on your hand over eyelids.

2. Bronze or sculpt. Using a cream bronzer, add a touch of color below your cheekbones and at temples of forehead, as well as a touch under nose and bottom section at the front of the chin. Blend well.

3. Highlight. Using a cream illuminizer, apply to cheekbones, brow bones, cupid's bow, down bridge of nose and just above eyebrows. Blend well.

4. Brush brows and lightly fill in any gaps with a pencil (should be one shade lighter than your eyebrow hair). Brush through any applied color and shape into natural shape.

5. Eyes. Choose a neutral brown, mauve or grey color shadow. Also pick out a brown or grey eyeliner pencil that you can easily smudge into lashes. Start with the pencil and with small dashes line upper lid from the outer corner in. Using a stiff pointed brush, smudge pencil into lashes and slightly up lid. With a medium fluffy eye shadow brush, apply eye shadow at outer corner and pull in over lid and towards the inner corner. Stay light handed with the eyeshadow to avoid creating a heavy smokey eye. It should bring in a bit of color, but not be the focus of the look. Curl lashes and apply one to two coats mascara. Try to lengthen and separate lashes.

6.  Cheeks. Choose a color that is fresh and natural looking- rose pink or peachy. Swirl a small amount onto blush brush and tap off extra. With a light hand, apply at apples of cheeks and blend up and out as well as slightly down into bronzer. Layer lightly until desired effect is reached.

7. Cranberry Lips. Using a tissue, blot off lip balm. Warm your lip stain on your middle finger and press into lips. Lip stains are not meant to be perfect. Press in layers of color until you reach the hue you want. Then, go back in with a brush with a touch of stain on it and touch up any areas that need help (ie: corners of the mouth and outline). 

Going to give this makeup look a try? What other holiday looks do you love and fall back on? Would love to hear what beauty looks you are leaning into this Thanksgiving. 

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ECO OUTFIT: BEST IN SHOW

I'm spending the fall in London and just settled into my new neighborhood- Marylebone. I've always loved Marylebone, and what I didn't know is that they made a conscious effort to bring in and nurture independent boutiques... like this amazing ribbon store. Housing every kind of ribbon you could want on the inside, and an eye-catching display of prize ribbons on the outside, this little store felt like the perfect backdrop for my more neutral Sunday outfit. If you are in Marylebone any time soon, be sure to stop by Pantry 108for their fresh juices. The London Greens is my favorite.