Stripes, Stripes, and More Stripes!

Happy Friday #follygirls!

I hope you're all doing well this Friday afternoon. We finally are getting some rain in Portland today! Its finally staring to feel like fall and I'm loving it.

Today also marked my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. While I hate to admit it.. I really am such a sucker for that sweet pumpkin-y goodness. I'm sorry! I swear I support my local coffee shops 99% of the time...

Moving on...we have so many cute fall pieces in the store currently; and I can't wait to show you all! I'm not sure about you... but I LOVE stripes. Especially striped tops. Starting off with one of my personal favorites- the Beth Top in Newton Stripe!

 

 

  Here's a little layout of what I'd wear with this Beth top!

 

Other striped tops were loving right now include Classico Stripes, Lumi Cowl in Boston, and Lumi Cowl in Nate stripe. Call me a zebra because I'm gonna be in all stripes this fall!

 

 

 

 

I love how a striped top can be dressed up or down, and goes with a wide variety of different bottoms.

 

Do you wear your stripes with other patterns? Or with solid colors? Let me know in the comments; I'm curious to hear.

 

I tend to pair my stripes with plain bottoms, but for example- this Natalie vest in Pinz with matching Davis pants totally changes my mind! I think the matching stripes set looks so cute here paired with a black top underneath.

 

 

 

Even though I wear stripes all year round, I do think there's something about a striped top that just screams fall. I'm not sure why...

 

Maybe subconsciously I think of Charlie Brown when I think of Fall, and a lot of Charlie Brown characters wear stripes...

 

 

Who knows why!?

But speaking of Charlie Brown and fall- did you all see the new bags by Busy Mushroom we just put out!?

 

  

 

So FREAKING CUTE! 

 

Before I sign off for the day, lets pair The Charlie Brown Bag with some new fall favs! 

 

 

 

That's all I have for you today. I hope you all have a fantastic rest of your day!

 

 

Aya's riddle of the week:

 

 

Whats black and white and red all over?

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A striped top with a red lip. 

 

Falling into Fall

Happy Friday #follygirls!

We're falling into Fall over here at Folly. 

I wanted to talk about some new fall items we have! Starting off strong, we have our Patricia blazer in District! The Patricia is a fitted and easy blazer that layers just right over dresses or your favorite jeans. A blazer is a great cardigan alternative. Check out our blog post all about blazers and why we love them! 

 

Wear this Patricia blazer with jeans, dresses, or pair it with our MATCHING Miles Pants for the cutest suit ever! 

 

The Miles District Pants have a twisted seam, and you'll be twisting heads with how amazingggg you look in these trousers. The twisted seam gives them the cool dungaree shape! These pants are cute and comfy for work or play. 

Don't forget to send us pics of you in your Folly clothes! Whether you're working or playing, snap a pic and DM us at @follypdx to be featured.  

#twinning with our mannequin Stella!

#twinning with Stella!

 

And if you're wondering what top our model is wearing with the matching set... that would be the Darline Top in Olive Dot! This Darline top is so darlin'.

Next I want to show you these perfect fall sweaters that just came in!

Walda Sweater - Slate Blue

Wosha Sweater - Brickish

If you've been looking for a comfy and cute solid colored sweater, look no further. These classic long sleeve sweater/ tees have a thermal/ waffle-knit like texture; keeping you warm and feeling like your wearing your PJ's!

Before I leave, I must also show you all our new Gemma pants in Petite Chouette and the Trista in Capo.

Gemma Pants

Trista Pants

 

These pants are giving cuteness! They're giving fall! The best part about both of them? They have elastic waistbands! There's no need to compromise comfort and coziness for looking fashionable. 

At Folly, we say "life is hard, your clothes should be soft." 

Come on down to Folly and get your cozy fall pieces now!

 

 

Aya's poem of the week: 

 

Falling into fall,

It's time to grab a shall!

 

I get in my car,

but I don't have to drive far.

 

I step into Folly

and exclaim "Gosh Golly!"

 

The colors seem to shine just for me.

 

I leave with a sweater and newfound glee

as I have discovered the world of folly.

 

 

Seasonal Changes & Clothing Changes

Happy Thursday #follygirls!

We hope you're having a great week.

Today I want to talk about transitional pieces as we head into fall. 

If you're thinking: “hold up Aya… it's still August”

You'd be correct…but fall is right around the corner! 

And if Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte at the end of August (August 26th to be exact... I looked it up), then I’d say August is a respectable time to talk about fall.

So let's jump in shall we?!

We just put out our Beth top in Newton Stripe, and let me say- these colors scream cozy fall!

 

The Beth top has a split neck, with 3/4 sleeve with cuffs. The fabric on this Beth top is soooo soft and amazingly lightweight.

I think the Beth top is a great example of a piece of clothing that can serve you well in almost any season. It's great to have now in August while its still warm, but will soon be getting too chilly in the evenings for just a short sleeve. Throw this buttery soft Beth top on, and you'll stay comfy and cute!

Another new piece we put out is the Lumi Cowl top in Nate Stripe! This Lumi is stretchy, slinky, and soft.

In the photos, Sarah is wearing the Lumi Cowl with the Miles Felipe pants. I also think this top would go great with black or blue jeans! My personal fall fashion go-to is a striped top with black pants. You can never go wrong with a striped top; a timeless classic. 

And imagine this Lumi paired with our Adelia Coat in Draper on top- so chic! The Adelia is a great transitional item as we head into fall. The Adelia is intended for a loose n easy fit and has HUGE pockets! These are super limited! Everything is cut and sewn, so when these are gone, they are gone!

Yes, we still have some summer left, so make sure to go out and soak in the Portland sun before it goes away! While we love the sun, we're also so excited for fall and to release more of our fall items. So stay tuned for more Folly! 

 

Aya's haiku of the week: 

September leaves speak,

telling August to wrap up;

impatient for change.

  

Best,

Aya 

  

End of Season Sale! In-Store Only Event!

The end of summer is upon us and so we’re embracing the season change with an in-store only sale! Stop by today and tomorrow for up to 60% off of select styles. While you’re here you can check out some of our new fall arrivals and chat with Sarah Bibb about the Fade To Light fashion show, featuring some of her latest work as well as other Portland designers’ collections on August 21st and 22nd! Looking to attend this event? Buy tickets to Fade To Light here. 

We’ve got lots of good finds in-store that will be on sale this weekend including some Sarah Bibb pieces. Notably, the last ever of the Hyla Reversible Wrap Skirts! These are so cute and such a great basic to have in your wardrobe. Take them on a vacation and have two skirts in one! Stylish and practical are our two favorite things, and the Hyla is both! 

Come visit us to see what else we’ve got in store for you! We love dressing you, Portland!

XOXO,

Folly Girl Hope

Welcome the Season Change with New Fall Arrivals!

Can you believe fall is almost here?! I swear summer goes by too fast every year, but we’re trying to ease into the season with some of our new fall arrivals! We just got this beautiful mock turtleneck bodycon Valda Dress in Midnight and Iris that could easily be dressed up for a wedding with a necklace and one of our Kimono Clutches or worn in a more professional setting with a blazer or pair of heels. This dress is super soft and the side ruching makes it a flattering fit! 

Another new arrival is this adorable flutter sleeve Teena Top in Wine and Dusty Acorn. Both of these colorways pair well with our Rusty Fiora Jeans or Ultra Skinny Black Jeggings. The Dusty Acorn color is a perfect pair with our Splash Floral Kimono Clutch! These two were meant to be. I love when that happens!

We just got two new Caroline Tees in stock too, and these fabrics are so dreamy for fall! I’m loving this solid Sangria color and Viola floral print. This print has navy, teal, magenta, and the same rust color as our Fiora Jeans! All of these colors seem to be pretty popular for fall this year, and since there’s some black and white in the print too it’s really easy to pair with a pair of black flats or a black cardigan. We love this fit since it’s not too long and not too short, and just perfect for tucking into a skirt or pants. A must-have basic! 

Want to come see Sarah Bibb and other Portland designers show off their latest designs in a fashion show? Make sure to get tickets to Fade To Light on August 21st and 22nd at The Crystal Ballroom here. 

See you soon!

XOXO, 

Folly Girl Hope

Season Transition: Late Summer Color Palette

One of our favorite things about season transitions is playing with a new color palettes! We’ve been loving tones of ochre, golden, and red-orange hues paired with neutrals like metallics, black, and white. This striped Trista Top just came in a couple days ago and we love it paired with these super hi-rise Rusty Fiora Jeans and the Kimono Clutch in Deco. These colors feel like a perfect transition from late summer to early fall! 

We're loving this light and bright summer look featuring Sarah Bibb’s Silversmith Hez Tee and Manzanita Lauren Cardigan for when you need just a little something over your shoulders. This Manzanita fabric is the perfect weight for a cool summer morning or beach-side breeze, and this black and white stripe is easy and neutral enough to throw over just about any outfit. 

Sarah Bibb’s new Tina Dress in Dex Dot is a great piece that’s almost seasonless and this fabric has a lot of great accent colors you can play off of like the light peach, coral, cobalt, and lavender dots. Pair it with our Rusty Branch Mini Obi Belt and Tera Cotta Seed Bead Earrings to draw out that burnt coral color and make the outfit complete. You can even match your slip since we have some Alice Ivory and Coral Slips on sale in-store! 

Another great transition color we’re excited about this year is teal! Sarah Bibb’s newest Jamie Dress in Montage is a perfect way to introduce happy, bright colors in your wardrobe that can easily transform into a more fall look with some tights and boots. This print is amazing because it has a good mix of bright and more subdued hues, and the print is small enough that it kind of creates a tiled type of feel. Very flattering and of course super comfortable and practical! 

We love summer as much as any Portlander, but I gotta say, we’re starting to get a little excited for fall fashion. I have been wearing boots almost every day with summer dresses! Introducing some of these colors into your wardrobe is a nice way to ease into late summer and embrace the season transition! 

Stop by to check out our new arrivals and try on some of these stylish outfits!

XOXO,

Folly Girl Hope

The PDX Collective Sale Begins TOMORROW!!!

Have you seen the flyers in our window?!

It's finally here!

The Fall 2015 PDX Collective Sale runs this weekend!

Saturday, September 26th from 10-5 ..&.. Sunday September 27th 11-5!

ELEVEN amazing boutiques...Tons of amazing fashion...

And a special treat if you shop FOLLY at the sale!

-Stephanie

Folly

NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

503-954-1334

Monday-Saturday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

sarah@follypdx.com

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