Sora on SW Stark

I'm inspired by menswear, my style is casual androgyny

- Sora, Neat Sheet fashion editorial assistant intern

top: Surface to Air

shorts: Forever 21, cut them off

belt: Urban Outfitters

boots: Deena & Ozzy

stockings: from Korea

sunglasses: Ray Ban

bag: Aldo

Cody on NW 9th

My style is hip-hop masculinity mixed in with effeminate European flair.

-Cody, landscape architect and graphic designer

shirt: Weekday

jeans: LRG, thrifted for $25

shoes: thrifted

belt: Urban Outfitters

necklace: gift from g-pa

glasses: Fossil

bike: Raleigh

Sam on N Failing St

I'm a simple dresser, I don't like my clothes to compete with my curly hair. It's big enough as it is.

- Sam, Barista and Blogger of Unconventionally Beautiful

dress: Ella Moss

belt: from local boutique

Michael Kors shoes: thrifted

bracelets: Forever 21

necklace: Erica Tanov

lipstick: Chanel, Dragon

nailpolish: Chanel, Dragon

Laila on NE Williams

I like basics and solid colors and make it interesting with layers accessories and jewelry.

- Laila, barista at Barista

shirt: American Apparel 

sweater: Frenchi, thrifted

skirt: thrifted

socks: who knows

shoes: Wanted

necklace: thrifted

bag: Coach, thrifted for $5

One Year Anniversary

Happy first year Urban Weeds!

A huge thank you to all my totally awesome readers (you!) and to Portland, the city I love so much. Portlanders you continue to shock, delight, inspire, and amaze me.

Another big thank you to Chelsea Fuss of Frolic who had the brilliant idea of starting a street style blog here in Portland and asking me to collaborate.


Do you have a favorite photograph or outfit from the first year? Leave a comment! I would love to hear from you even just to say hello.

Big hug,
Lisa

Jessica on SE Washington

I appreciate well crafted pieces so I can wear them for years. I go for simple, comfortable, durable, and soft.

Jessica - owner of Forktown Food Tours

purple top: Velvet

jacket: Everyday or Eternal

pants: Flying Tomato

Frye boots: thrifted

Tiffanys necklace: gift from mom

earrings: Le Train Bleu

Jill on SE 12th

I dress in simple layers with a shot of color.

- Jill Bliss, Artist & Designer

sweater: H&M

dress: Prairie Underground

shirt: Texture Clothing

jeans: thrifted

socks: naked lady party

shoes: Toms

necklaces: JCrew, made by Jill on screen-printed fabric

Megan on NW Flanders

I like to look put together and classic, and I always throw in an element of surprise.

- Megan, Proprietress of Faithfull Vintage, blogger at I Love Cat Party

shirt: Paul & Joe

jacket: vintage

jeans: Urban Outfitters

shoes: Rachel Comey

pin: Karen Walker

bracelet: Bittersweets
bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

antique 1920's engagement ring: gift from fiancee

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By Veronica Martin

Photos Courtesy FreshFolios

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By Veronica Martin

Photos Courtesy Ruth Barzel Jewelry 

Chelsea on NE 22nd

My style is international espionage. My day could take me anywhere, a punk club, a conference, a yacht club... I dress to be appropriate for all of those at anytime.

- Chelsea, Owner and Designer of Erhart Streetwear

shirt: made by Chelsea

jacket: Cross Colours

jeans: thrifted

clogs: thrifted from Portland Modern

glasses: Quetee from Next Adventure

 necklace: gift from parents travels in Egypt; it says 'Chelsea' in Hieroglyphics & Arabic

ring: same as necklace

Danielle in the Park Blocks

Right now I'm all about tribal-androgyny with crisp lines and subtle detailing. I shop local boutiques like Frances May for pieces that last, and thrift thrift thrift for quirky of the moment trends. Also, if I can't wash it I can't wear it.

- Danielle, co-owner Moonwoods Hand Crafted Eyewear

glasses: Moonwoods, bloodwood and ebony

shirt: Therese Rawsthorne

jeans: thrifted

shoes: thrifted

ring: Moonwoods, bamboo and black walnut

bag: Rachel Comey