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Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2019?! I am so excited for what this year holds and can't wait to share all the fashion, beauty, life and travel stories I have planned here on Story of My Dress! From the runway to the street, 2019 is about to be so good for fashion! In just one month Fall 2019 Fashion Week will hit the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris; I can't event wait!
If you follow me over on Instagram, you got a sneak peak of this post's outfit! Featuring faux fur, a silk slip dress, saddle bag, tights, and burgundy, merlot, maroon and oxblood, this outfit is one where it's all in the details.
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What better way to pay tribute to an iconic Pacific Northwest collection than a visit to the quintessential Seattle Pike Place Market. On a recent summer afternoon I headed to the market in search of fresh flowers, wearing a little black silk dress and retro Brooks Heritage kicks from Brooks Running.
As a runner I have been running in Brooks Running shoes for years. I am a big fan of their running gear for both trail and road runs, which I find to keep me warm and dry on wet and stormy days and cool and protected on hot and sunny days. Seriously so good, one long sleeve shirt from Brooks I've had for over 10 years, has seen hundreds, if not thousands of miles and still looks brand new!
In 2014 Brooks Running launched the Brooks Heritage line to commemorate it's 100 years in business. Brooks Heritage collection celebrated Brooks rich running history with an ode to the classic footwear and retro styles that catapulted us into the running boom of the 70s and beyond. Featuring luxurious materials and detailed craftsmanship, the nine
models in three years delivered by Brooks featured remastered sneakers
from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. As a runner and lover of all things retro (particularly the 70s), I (alongside other retro sneaker fanatics) was immediately in love with this line.
For my afternoon at Pike Place Market in search of flowers I chose the Brooks Heritage Vanguard Sneaker to pair with a little black silk dress, an oh-so-70s floppy hat and a Longchamp Le Pliage Tote I've had for over 10 years that I purchased at an Airport Duty Free when my bag broke mid-flight.
The Brooks Vanguard Heritage Sneaker was originally introduced in 1976 and captures the essence of of the 1970s running boom with clean design lines, classic styling and the iconic T-toe. The signature shoe of the 2014 Brooks Heritage launch, the addition of this shoe to my wardrobe made both myself and my closet happy.
The Brooks Vanguard Heritage Sneaker was thus the perfect choice to pay tribute to Brooks Heritage because after a strong second run, Brooks Heritage styles have headed back into the vault. “We seized Brooks Running’s centennial as a moment to celebrate the
company’s past footwear milestones in a contemporary way. The Brooks Heritage Collection
gave us the opportunity to authentically
pay tribute to that history and take it to new heights, allowing us to
explore design, express our brand and deliver beautifully crafted
footwear for the consumer seeking something new. After exploring premium
interpretations of Brooks’ most iconic sneakers,
we put the Heritage Collection back into the vault having given a nod
to Brooks’ past while looking to its future.”
- Shane
Downey, Global Director of Heritage
But don't worry, Brooks Running is still around delivering the best in running shoes and gear, they're just putting the Heritage line back in the vault! And remaining Brooks Heritage Collection stock is still available at exclusive retailers and at brooksheritagecollection.com. Grab it quick before it's gone!
Thank you Whidbey Camano Islands for partnering on this post and hosting our stay at Inn at Langley and dinner at Orchard Kitchen. Whidbey and Camano Islands are located in the middle of Puget Sound and an easy drive from Seattle. The shortest distance to far away!
I love a good jumpsuit or romper. There is just something so sleek and simple about that one piece. Unfortunately I often find myself in situations where that jumpsuit becomes as awkward as trying to dance upside down (think porta potty's at Coachella!). For such situations, I have found the perfect alternative in Grana's silk racerback cami and silk loose shorts.
A simple silk slip dress for spring is an essential wardrobe staple. Channeling all things Kate Moss, the slip dress is definitely on trend with the return/revamp of all things 90's, and a must have for every fashionista's closet. I am particularly loving the silk racerback trapeze dress from Grana.
