When? August 4, 2012
What for? A short tour through the Willamette Valley, the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just south of Portland. This short day trip was to celebrate (belatedly) our 11th wedding anniversary earlier this week. Of course, we had to pick a day where temps climbed past the 100-degree mark (!!!). That’s h-o-t HOT! Despite the scorching heat, we had a fantastic day, and taste-tested quite a few spectacular wines. ♥
For what I wore, this is very similar to what I wore on Independence Day – I switched out the bottom half for shorts. The color of these graphic shorts shows up so light in photos, but up close, the deep navy background really pops. Pattern-mixing for the win! 
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Details?
- Shorts: Kohl’s (new)
- Tank top: Gap (gift card, shopping details here)
- Chambray shirt: Target (spring)
- Sandals: Target (new)
- Fedora: Hat shop in Amsterdam (2010)
- Wicker purse: Vintage, art fair in Chicago (2007)
- Bamboo hoop earrings: INPINK (gift card, details here)
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It’s 100 degrees and you’re wearing sleeves? Brave woman
This outfit is great, though. Love all the patterns, textures and colors.
After living in the Middle East for 3 years (on the UAE coast, which is also *humid*), I’ve learned that layers can actually help combat the heat — as long as those layers are breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. Everything I’m wearing is cotton — and this chambray shirt is just about the thinnest cotton material I’ve ever seen, so it’s actually great for the heat!
100 degrees is so hot for Oregon… We lived in Marion county for 2 years and it never hit 100. That’s crazy! Your outfit is super cute…
Thanks Jeanna for stopping by! I know, that’s really hot for Oregon — or anywhere!
We have been sporting 111 degrees here in the So. Ca. desert for the past week… Thank goodness for the AC and the pool… Have a great day.
I love you chambray top! I can’t wear mine enough this summer
I’ve always wanted to visit Oregon!
Stopping by from YOLO Monday linkup
Thanks, Beth! Isn’t chambray so versatile? It took me ages to find this one, and I have definitely gotten so much use and value out of it already.
And thanks for stopping by!
Super cute! I have almost that exact chambray shirt and I love it!
Thanks Bethie! Chambray has definitely topped my list of lasting trends this past year.
Love that darling hat! Thanks for being a part of Monday Mingle!
Thanks Kristin! This hat is definitely one of my all-time faves. And I think of our Amsterdam trip every time I put it on
You look SO cute!
Wow, thanks Savannah!
those shorts are cah-ute! so fresh and crisp looking.
Thanks so much! I don’t have many shorts, but this pair was so cute that I couldn’t resist!
That’s a cute outfit, the layering looks lovely
Thanks so much, Alexandra! I definitely tried to layer with keeping cool as the end goal. That equaled cotton, cotton, cotton
i love this summer outfit. i love the patterned shorts with the striped, and the tied shirt makes it so fun!
great hat!
Xo Megan
Thanks so much, Megan! This hat is one of my faves — and my husband has been known to “borrow” it
Congrats on your anniversary! Sounds like a perfect little trip to celebrate. I love your print mixing and tying the chambray shirt was perfect. Great look & thanks for joining the ‘Real Girl Style’ link up!
Thanks Amber!
Is it wrong that every time I revisit this post, I start humming, “It’s an Oregon heat wave, yes, an Oregon heat wave… the temperature’s rising… ” Nah, nothing odd about that! 
Very cute! And congrats on your anniversary!
Thanks CC!
what a great outfit for everyday! I love the light layering and all the denim going on.
Thanks Stephanie! I am enjoying my weeks on and off work this summer, so I get to experiment with both summer work and casual outfits
I love your hat. And this pattern mixing is so cute.
-Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com
Thanks, Mary!