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As a lover of retro aesthetics, I was smitten the minute I saw Street and Saddle’s Summer 2021 collection! This summer I’ve really made it my mission to add more vintage casual inspired pieces to my wardrobe. Prior to even seeing Street and Saddle’s new summer collection, I was already turning to the 40s and 50s for everyday style inspiration. In terms of casual yet still put together looks, those eras did it best in my opinion. My photographer and friend, Shauna Penchie, aka Little Photo Fox, introduced me to the Vancouver BC based brand last fall and I was immediately drawn to the quality and craftsmanship of their pieces. This summer, it was most definitely an honor to be able to model so many of the pieces I fell in love with on Instagram. NOW, let’s get to know owner and designer of Street and Saddle, Katelyn Woodburn!

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My official title at S&S is Owner and Designer – but I do almost everything, from customer service and cutting/sewing (alongside our amazing sewing team) to packing orders and drafting patterns. I first fell in love with apparel design when I sewed myself a Beatrix Kiddo costume in high school (you know, the yellow pleather motorcycle suit). There was probably more hot glue gunning than sewing going on back then, but I really loved the 2D to 3D process of it, and after that I didn’t want to do anything else!

What inspired you to start your own brand?

I grew up really loving horses and literally anything that had to do with them, so that has really infiltrated the personality of S&S. But I think the main driving force behind the brand is the talented sewers and tailors who make every piece of clothing right in our studio. The more I learned about sewing and garment manufacturing, the more in awe I was of what an incredibly skilled trade it is – and how underappreciated it is as well. Working with craftswomen (it is a very female-dominated trade) who are fairly treated and compensated has been very important from the start. We also started offering custom sizing very early on – which has been so challenging and rewarding! My favourite thing to hear from client’s is “I never knew clothing could feel this good.” That means we got the fit perfect 🙂 And we’ve recently expanded our size range to include 4X and 5X. As much as I love the fabrics and the creativity, it has always been important to tackle these fundamental issues with fashion – in our own little way. 

I love your new collection and the retro vibes! Was there a specific era that inspired you most and what was most inspiring about that era? 

Equestrian apparel has a very vintage vibe to it. From cowgirls to Derby parties, polo players and dressage, the style is very classic and iconic. We start with styles inspired by the equestrian world, and layer in references from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Our Summer collection had some strong forties hints – from the wrap dress (whose twirly skirt is a nod to Dior’s 1947 New Look), to the denim shorts (inspired by an outfit my granny wore when she was a rebellious teenager at the time). I find that from a sustainability perspective, looking to those decades is very important. Styles from that era keep coming back again and again and again, whereas a lot of modern trends are much more short-lived. 

What advice would you give to someone wanting to follow in your entrepreneurial footsteps? 

Make sure you love the good, the bad and the ugly of your business. Being an apparel designer is fast-paced and creative which I knew that I would love, but there’s a lot more math, finance and logistics than I anticipated. So you have to learn to like each part of the job, whether it’s sewing or spreadsheets! I would say that one thing every entrepreneurial role has in common is needing to make a huge amount of judgement calls and decisions every day. So whether that excites you or stresses you out (or both!) should be an indicator of whether that kind of life (because it does really consume your whole life) is a good fit or not.

What do you have planned in the months to come for Street and Saddle?!

Right now we are working on our Fall 2021 collection, which releases at the end of August – and it’s so gorgeous. It’s still a secret, but we went for a very 1970’s varsity vibe with the collection. So expect some tailored indigo denim, jewel toned satin jackets, and faux tortoiseshell detailing. 

Special thanks to Street and Saddle for partnering on this post! Be sure to follow Street and Saddle on Instagram and shop the complete summer collection here !

Photography by Little Photo Fox, check out more of her work here and give her a follow as well!

Swimsuits….Either you love em or hate em. Am I really wrong in thinking there’s no in between? For as long as I can remember I’ve always been self-conscious in them. It wasn’t until recently that I began wondering if the self-consciousness was simply the result of the not wearing the right one. Maybe swimsuits are a little like men, you may never find Mr. Perfect but sometimes Mr. Right is okay. Sorry, I’ve been rewatching Sex and the City for the one millionth time….

I will say I’m definitely most comfortable in retro-inspired swimwear. I find swimsuits reminiscent of yesteryear tend to cover and accentuate all the right areas. High waists and swim skirts also tend to make the act of wearing a swimsuit a bit more bearable in my mind. The swimsuit featured in this post might actually be the best swimsuit I’ve ever worn in terms of fit, style and my overall comfort level while wearing it! Although this swimsuit was gifted to me by Chicwish, I’ll probably be buying one in another color because I love it that much. It also comes with a matching kimono to complete your poolside look!

Photography by Vanessa Rosa Wolf. Be sure to check out Vanessa’s personal blog on Instagram too. If you love thrifting, vinyl and outdoor adventures, you’ll love following Vanessa!

I spend a lot of time looking at photos of Marilyn Monroe and ones that always stand out in my mind are the early photos of her lifting weights and jogging. In the 1952 photos taken by Philippe Halsman she’s wearing a terry cloth bikini style top and jeans. Today we see photos of celebrities working out all the time so to see these images of an Old Hollywood Icon working out really blew my mind!  If you’re a fan of Marilyn then you know she was open about her exercise routine and eating habits. I love this 1952 excerpt from Pageant magazine where she said: “Frankly I’ve never considered my figure so exceptional; until quite recently, I seldom gave it any thought at all. My biggest single concern used to be getting enough to eat. Now I have to worry about eating too much. I never use to bother with exercises. Now I spend at least 10 minutes each morning working out with small weights.” She goes on to say she couldn’t stand exercise if she had to feel “regimented about it.” Marilyn was a woman ahead of her time in many ways and I think her approach to fitness was definitely one of those ways! 

For the most part fitness has always been apart of my life but it wasn’t until 2009 that I really started making it a priority. It wasn’t until the last year or so that I started to view working out as an essential part of my self care routine. I can honestly say I look forward to my daily at home spin classes! Each class and instructor has something different to offer which keeps things feeling fresh interesting.

Is exercise part of your self care routine? I’d love to know how you stay active!  

Special thanks to Marilyn for inspiring this post AND shout out to my Mom who recently completed a half marathon at 60!!! 

1950s style Western Jeans from Vivien of Holloway, Nike light-support shimmer sport bra. 

Photography by Little Photo Fox.

What’s the first thing you do when you get home from vacation? If your answer is “start planning another vacation,” I like the way you think!

This shoot with Vanessa Wolf Photography actually felt like a mini vacation. Maybe it was the sun, sand and good company! When it comes to content creating, I rarely shoot on weekdays or evenings but for this shoot I did both of those things; thanks to Vanessa! I’ll be the first to admit I am very dedicated to my routine and it takes a lot of mental prep for me to break the cycle. It turns out breaking the cycle was exactly what I needed in the midst of a crazy work week and the relaxing shoot location was definitely a bonus. Maybe I’ll be breaking the cycle more often…

Real quick, what you don’t see in these pictures is me falling flat on my backside on the way to this shoot location….I was trying to get down the steep trail that led down to the beach, I slipped, regained my balance then fell SO hard. Vannessa, who was walking ahead of me at the time, looked back as soon I said “Fuuuudge!” Only I didn’t say “Fudge. I said THE word, the big one…” Followed by “yes, All Glam No Filter just dropped an F bomb and I think I broke my tail bone.” Real life and a true Ralphie moment guys, it’s never a dull moment on location 🤣!

Floral hair clip custom made by Most Everything Vintage, true vintage wrap skirt from Most Everything Vintage, white sport bra from Forever 21, vintage inspired hoop earrings from Tatyana Clothing Company (P.S. these earrings are my absolute favorite! They’re almost always sold out but you can buy a similar pair here,) lipstick is shade Red Hot Red from Beasame Cosmetics.

Growing up I loved collecting Barbies, I actually still have all of my favorite dolls unopened in their original boxes! Barbie introduced me to fashion at a very young age. She also taught me it was ok to push personal style boundaries, even if that meant “standing out.” I mean, when has Barbie ever worn anything practical🤣?

Since I most definitely have Barbie to thank for my love for fashion, I thought it would be fun to combine my love for Barbie and vintage for this shoot! I also used a few items from my childhood, the 35th Anniversary doll and the Barbie Bazaar magazines, as props which added a special touch. This shoot took months for me to plan but it was so much fun watching it all come together!

When it comes to photo shoots/content creating, I love creating images I know I’ll treasure forever more than anything! Life is short, make your dream photo shoots a reality!

Barbie replica swimsuit from Unique Vintage, True vintage pink peignoir found on Etsy, Bettie Page Lingerie retro inspired spiral bra, Vixen by Mitcheline Pitt pencil skirt (I love this skirt so much, I have it in red and leopard print), Poodle topper hair piece custom made by vintage stylist Stevie Rosalie, special thanks to Diminson 7 salon for the platinum refresh.

Photos take by Michaela H. Photography at  Cobalt Studios PDX. Book a session, maybe even your dream session, you won’t be disappointed!

”I’ve got a book of matches. I’ve got a can of kerosene. I’ve got some bad ideas involving you and me. .”-Alkaline Trio

I’ve done a lot of concept shoots but I’ve never done one inspired by a song! So when Jacob Haber of Jacob Haber Photography asked me if I wanted to do a shoot inspired by the Alkaline Trio song “This Could Be Love,” of course I said yes! Hell yes, would have been more appropriate though right? 😉

I’ve always been drawn to Alkaline Trio’s macabre yet upbeat tunes and the twisted love song that inspired this shoot is no exception. “This Could Be Love” is the first track on the band’s 2003 release titled  “Good Mourning,” and ultimately lays the foundation for the tracks to come. If you ask Jacob why he chose this particular song he’ll say, “I think it tells a really cool and interesting story. I like the way the chorus uses steps, the chorus always draws me in.”

You might not know this about me, but Alkaline Trio is one of my favorite bands! When I left North Carolina for Chicago in 2008, I did so knowing I’d probably get to see the band live a lot more often. I always love meeting other Alkaline Trio fans so getting to partner with one on a project like this was so much fun!

Special thanks to Jacob Haber for partnering on this post! Be sure to check out more of Jacob’s work on Instagram @jacobhaberphotography !

Cigarette pants from Vixen by Micheline Pitt might be my new favorite thing. I love the back zipper, the true high waist and how amazingly comfortable they are!!  I love Vixen’s twill like cigarette pants but the ponte stretch fabric version is definitely a wardrobe game changer for me. I purchased the navy knowing they’d be something fun and different for spring! I’ll eventually order the ponte stretch in black too though simply because I love them that much!!

When it comes to deciding on the best size/fit for you, Vixen size charts are spot on!! I’m normally a Small in all Vixen pieces but there are a few items I can size down on when I’m in between size chart sizes. I also find the customer reviews incredible helpful so be sure to check those out as well!! 

Pants, top and scarf from Vixen by Mitcheline Pitt. 
Photography by Seattle based photographer Sarah Wolfe of @swolfephoto!

 I rarely get nervous before a photo shoot these days, but the night before this shoot I couldn’t sleep! I think it was a mixture of excitement and nerves, basically proof I still really love content creating.  Honestly the idea of this shoot intimidated me from the start but as I told Michaela (the amazing woman behind the lens), “I’m not worried about you, I’m worried about ME!” Channeling my inner Marilyn is one thing but recreating her looks and poses is a whole different story, especially when you’re recreating iconic Milton Greene sittings. 

When I found out Michaela was having Valentine’s Day mini sessions at Cobalt Studios, I thought about this concept almost immediately and pitched it. Friends, this is about as boudoir as it gets for me and it was still a little out of my comfort zone 🤣. 

The weekend before this shoot (and the day after a 6 hour shoot) I did a wardrobe test and practiced each pose in front of the mirror. Because I have the upmost respect for absolutely everything Marilyn did, I’m very mindful when paying tribute to her. Marilyn worked hard at her craft and took it very seriously, I would never do anything disrespectful of that. 

I love every photo of Marilyn but the images Marilyn and Milton created together will forever be some of my favorites. They just emanate trust and I think there’s real beauty in that. 

Special thanks to Michaela Photography for being my Milton. 

Images inspired by Milton H. Greene’s 1955 Marilyn Monroe “White Robe Sitting” and Milton H. Greene’s 1955 Marilyn Monroe “Red Sweater Sitting”.

If you’ve been following me for a while, then you already know I’m obsessed with holiday style!

I love combining old holiday favorites with new holiday favorites and this look is a perfect example of that! Every holiday season I really try to style looks that are completely different from previous years. It’s kind of a fun personal style challenge I look forward to every year! There are really so many holiday color palettes and prints out there to work with so it’s not as difficult as you would think!

For this look I decided to combine holiday sparkle with classic Christmas! I know, I sound a contestant on Project Runway or a holiday baking competition on The Food Network 🤣…But sparkle and classic are two of my absolute favorite things! This wristlet from, female owed small business, Land and Kamp was the perfect addition to my holiday wardrobe this year! I purchased it on Small Business Saturday already knowing I would be pairing it with sequins. The Pendleton wool upper on the wristlet ended up matching a holiday blazer in my wardrobe so perfectly I had to add the blazer complete the look!

Dress and beret from H&M // wristlet from Land and Kamp // shoes from DSW // Vintage plaid blazer from Most Everything Vintage//

Photography by Vanessa Rosa Photography

On this last day of fall, I thought it would only be appropriate to pay tribute to the season the best way I know how, through a blog post.

Although the fall foliage, in Portland, took longer to arrive than normal this year it was 100% worth the wait. Each autumn Mother Nature seems to have a way of convincing me to add more fall inspired colors and pieces to my wardrobe. For example, this 1960s wiggle dress from Dela Deville’s Vintage possessed so many fall characteristics that I look couldn’t pass it up. The leaf print gold brocade and brown velvet just emanated fall! I styled with a faux fur stole and gold clutch to enhance the dress’s vintage charm and added a fall inspired fascinator from Whisker Pinch Designs as a finishing touch!

Photos by Vanessa Rosa Photography