Portland Street Style: Madeline
July 19th, 2010
I’m so excited to announce a new feature for my blog- Portland street style! I’ve become increasingly interested in photographing other people, and there are so many stylish people in Portland (especially ones that love vintage!), so it seemed like a fun way to express my love for Portland, fashion and photography all at once. I thought about making a separate blog for it, but I like having everything in one place and there’s already an amazing stand-alone local street style blog called Urban Weeds that you should be following. So, you can expect to see more of this here and if you want to browse this category in the future (when there are more photos), you can click the little Portland street style link to the right.
So, let me introduce Madeline! We met at the soft rock happy hour at Holocene, I noticed her cute vintage ruffle blouse right away and our little table crew chatted (mostly about her potential photo project, Nude Dudes!) and I really had to work up the nerve to ask if I could take her photo. It’s not an easy thing to do! I’m sure it will become easier over time, but I was super lucky that Madeline is very awesome and chill. We took a whole bunch of photos and it was really fun, so not only was it a cool experience because I finally get to start this project, but I also got to meet a new friend. Who knew it could go so well?
Of course, since I was two gin & tonics deep I didn’t get all the details about her outfit, but I’m not sure I want to do that anyway- I have a bad memory and I’m afraid I’d forget everything! However, obviously the blouse is vintage and Madeline found the shorts at a giant Forever 21 after an epic search. Sometimes a treasure is hiding amongst all the weird sections of that store, and only a true dedicated hunter of amazing lace button shorts can be victorious.
Thanks to Madeline for being so rad and stylish!
Entry Filed under: local street style
15 Comments
Add your own1. Rachew | July 19th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
She’s a natural in front of the camera!
2. mariebayarea | July 19th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
cool! i love portland. i’ve even thought of moving there from time to time, so i love your new feature!
3. Amy | July 19th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I love this idea and do a similar version on my blog but I travel around to different places in the UK for my style images, I love the fact yours is dedicated to one person and their style each time! Please check out my street style section to! I really enjoy reading your blog, this is my first time commenting. Amy – Vintage Reflection x
http://vintagereflection.wordpress.com/category/street-style/
4. Victoria / Justice Pirate | July 19th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
how very nice! great idea! Have so much fun with that!
5. Suzzanna | July 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I love this idea. I’m looking forward to seeing more- Also that you for postong the link to Holocene. I m going to Portland the first week of August and I know I’ll be heading there to try the ‘lawn chair’ I’m doing tons of Portland related research online- and your blog has been so helpful!
6. maud | July 19th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
great idea! i can’t wait to see more, you’re a very good photographer. I love your blog and your shop!
7. banana | July 19th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Super excited for this!
8. Casey | July 20th, 2010 at 3:54 am
I’m so excited about your new street style feature! I can’t wait to see what cool people you spot and snap pictures of.
♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com
9. Sil | July 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am
great section! i would do it but I don’t think I could go to a complete stranger and ask to photograpg him/her… but that blouse certainly is amazing…
10. dressup scientist | July 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Love this feature. You’re such a great photographer too… can’t wait!
11. Lexie | July 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
What a great feature — you have such an eye for photography, I am looking forward to more of these posts!
12. lion heart vintage | July 20th, 2010 at 10:31 am
such an awesome idea! i’ve wanted to do the same, but creating a stand-alone street style blog and maintaining it (by constantly taking pictures of strangers) always seemed a little overwhelming. i’m glad you incorporated it and got over the awkwardness of approaching madeline! her look is so rad and i can’t wait to see more.
PS maya told me she’s visiting you soon! have tons of fun!
13. Bekväm | July 20th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Brilliant! I can’t wait to see more of this feature! Portland really does have the best dressed folk ever. She is such a cutie, I love her shorts!
14. Heleen | July 21st, 2010 at 2:46 am
I adore that last shot where she’s confidently strutting down the street. She seems like an amazing lady and I’m glad you’ve became friends with her. Very excited to see what Portland style has to offer!
15. clever nettle » Ros&hellip | July 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
[...] the afternoon today with Madeline, we visited Portland’s famous International Rose Test Garden, which was founded in 1917. It [...]
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