Sunday, March 17, 2013

Why I Love Seattle (Fashion Blog Post)

Nooooooooo! Don't leave Seattle!


I commiserated with a girl friend today about potentially leaving Seattle. (News with husband's job. Won't discuss here.) The thought of moving away disheartens me.

I wasn't born a Seattleite, but have grown to love the city still. To me, Seattle is home.  

Can you imagine ever leaving home?


Sun break = outfit pics. (And hurry the F#@K up.)



Reasons Why I Love Seattle


1. Yes, it rains in Seattle.


But that's okay.

When it rains in Seattle, temperature is warm. The rain is never a downpour, it's a light drizzle. It actually feels pretty good.

When it rains in Seattle, I make a cup of coffee, and curl up on the couch with a book. Sometimes, I hit up a hole-in-the-wall that serves pho, or go for a run. 

Yes, a run. It also feels pretty good running in rain.

     

2. Geeks, nerds, outcasts welcome.


In fact, everyone is welcome.

I wasn't popular in high school. (Now that I think of it, I'm still unpopular.) I was an outcast -- not unique enough to be a geek(ette), and not smart enough to be a nerd.

But hey, all good. Seattle is an accepting place. Even loners and outcasts (like myself) find comfort here.


Quit clenching the jacket. Don't look too uptight.


3. Low crime rate, comparatively.


Now I wouldn't wander around Belltown alone at night. But compared to other cities in the U.S, Seattle is relatively safe.

4. Leave your car at home.


Seattle's neighborhoods are closely knit, and connected by trails and bus routes. You can walk, bike or bus anywhere within city limits. You get along fine without a car.


Turn to the side, please. You'll look slimmer.

Also, rest hand on hip and hunch a little - you'll look approachable to women.


5. Okay to breastfeed bare-it-all style.


I couldn't be prouder!

The tiny infant I held five months ago is now a full-blown baby, weighing over 15 pounds. 

All breast milk, y'all! She took the bottle three whopping times.

Sometimes, out in public, when I'm wrestling the toddler and feeding the baby at the same time, my boob kind of pops out of the cover. 

Nobody cares.

Breastfeeding is hugely promoted in Seattle, even if you have to LET IT ALL HANG OUT.


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Caught in action. I was either telling our dog or our toddler to zip it :O)


6. A light jacket will do. (See fashion blog post pictures.)


Well, most of the time. There are cold and snowy days here and there. But for the most part, Seattle has mild climate. All you need is a light jacket.

7. It takes your breath away.


When was the last time you saw water, hills, mountains, and a city all in one place?

Seattle has breath-taking beauty. I can't describe it. You'll have to see it for yourself.

8. Housing prices - up, up and up.


Only in Seattle have I seen -- not hearsay but seen -- properties being sold before an open house.

Awesome.

     
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Downtown Seattle

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Puget Sound.
 

Dear Seattle, I love you.

 

I know I've complained about your rain.

 

And by June, and it's still raining sideways, I'm sure I'll complain again. I'll also dream of moving somewhere sunny.

 

But at the end of the day, you are still the one.


 

29 comments:

  1. great post! I've been to Seattle once but only for a night and i didn't get a chance to go around because it was an unplanned stopover. would love to go back! by the way, what camera do you use in your pictures? :)

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  2. It must be a nice place to live, I'd love to visit it one day:) Nice look too, I like the top!! Happy Sunday, kisses! xo

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  4. This is such a great outfit, I love your jacket. I have a brother who lives in Seattle, and I'm really eager to visit.

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  5. Seattle is such a beautiful city :) I would move there in a heartbeat! ^_^ Where will you be potentially moving to? Just wondering! :P

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  6. Nice post, thank you for bringing out a good side of living here. But I don't know, I still miss Europe so much :(

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  7. I love living in Seattle too. It's so beautiful here. And it's true there is really a place for everyone. People are so friendly as well!

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  8. Girl, you are looking really good! Happy St. Patty's Day!

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  9. love your outfit! xo
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  10. You nailed it! Seattle is such an awesome town- my favorite reason: outcasts welcome. Oh, and the summers are like heaven.

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  11. Great post ! I hope I can come and visit one day, Seattle sounds an amazing place. I am in Italy as you know, and in my mind Seattle is where Grunge was born...right ? And I bet there's so many things more to add, LOL. I understand your fear of changing town. I have moved 3 times in my life and the town I live in now isn't my hometown, yet I got used to being here and would miss it. Whatever you end up for doing, I wish you the best ! You look lovely in that outfit, by the way !

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  12. Great post ! I hope I can come and visit one day, Seattle sounds an amazing place. I am in Italy as you know, and in my mind Seattle is where Grunge was born...right ? And I bet there's so many things more to add, LOL. I understand your fear of changing town. I have moved 3 times in my life and the town I live in now isn't my hometown, yet I got used to being here and would miss it. Whatever you end up for doing, I wish you the best ! You look lovely in that outfit, by the way !

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  13. So beautiful outfit! I really like the colors and the details of your blouse! That's cute!
    Have a great week.

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  14. great post! love your beaded top! and i agree i adore seattle! such a great city :)!

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  15. Beautiful look and lovely post ~ must visit Seattle someday!

    xoxox,
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  16. This is a nice post, if only I felt this way about where I live aha!
    Cute outfit <3

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  17. Great post, i'm from hawaii and its every opposite. i want to try something different since i was born and raised in the islands. Settles ALWAYS been on my top places to move within a year or two. I'm in cosmetology school and i'm wondering how i would do in that industry in this location... since its rains and all...
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  18. great post! love that shirt! yes I can imagine I did it last August, I went from NY (home) to NC. It was scary but at the same time so exciting! even though life in NY was good, having a fresh start was great! xo good luck either way xo

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  19. Cute outfit! Love the detailing on your top. I think i'm the opposite, I would love to move away from the city I grew up in!

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  20. Love, love, love this outfit!

    You look amazing :) I've always wanted to go to Seattle - I live in London though :(

    Jade xx

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  21. Oh I love your shirt!!
    I couldn't even imagine how it would feel to leave home...

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  22. Seattle, sounds awesome! I didn't know much about it or anyone there besides you. I think you're pretty cool. I hope you guys get to stay there. You look great! I love that top and your boots.
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  23. Lovely post! You surely love your home.

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  24. Love this post! I'm visiting some friends in Seattle this year and this makes me even more excited about my trip! Thank you! :)
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  25. This makes me all teary. I love Seattle and can't imagine moving! I couldn't agree with number 7 more! This place takes my breath away. It's so beautiful. No postcard could do it justice.

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  26. I hope for your sake you guys get to stay in Seattle! This is a lovely tribute to a city I've never visited, but long been curious about.

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