Paradise..a few pics

Seattle-happy hunting!

I'm in Seattle for a few days working on some new products.  I'm reviewing prototypes for fall 2015 and brainstorming for spring 2016. Crazy right? That's how far in advance technical apparel is made. 

Because I'm spending my week building some technical hunting gear, I thought I'd post on a few of my fashion hunt pieces I have come across recently...

Today it's all about camo! I'm a sucker for it. 

Love this c wonder tote! I have it and it's so roomy and perfect for travel. I also wear a lot of black, grey and white solid colors, so it's a great print to carry to add some fun to an outfit!

It went on sale and was an extra 40% off, so it is sold out online.  But they have amazing customer service, and can find it in store. I love the pink and orange stripe detail.

I also came across this on my trip.....and I need it. It's sold out online...but they have it in the store here. Adorable. And their cuts are so flattering...

How cute would this be for travel? With some jeans and cognac boots....

Photos...

Garden and gun posted some photos from the women in the field event a few weeks back. 

http://gardenandgun.com/gallery/women-field-ladies-shoot

Here are a few of my favorites.....(all photos: garden and gun magazine)

Who says you can't break clays in a hot pink polo with a popped collar?

It's time...

As you have most likely seen, I am an active girl.  While I love to dress up, wear tons of bangles, and sell shotguns during the week, my Saturday and Sunday days are usually spent fishing, shooting, golfing, hunting, running, and doing about anything outside.

2 years ago I went on a NOLS trip for work, (5 days in the woods backcountry fly fishing deep in the mountains- no cell phone reception, no contact with the world) and before that trip, I got this watch. 

This Luminox watch is amazing! It is so lightweight, basically indestructable, and unbelievably comfortable. I have since bought one for my husband, mom and dad for holidays or birthdays.

Eddie Bauer used to carry them, and sometimes World of Watches has them, but they are so worth the money. Granted I didn't pay full price, mine was on sale (shocking I know since I never pay full price) but still, they are amazing.

I fish in it, golf in it, shoot in it, camp in it and hunt in it.

I also love that it is so hardcore but still feminine.  The color (also comes in black with blue) and fit/scale are made for women, but has all the features of the men's. 

This is a theme I live and build product by, don't water down the women's versions. Make them just as hardcore, just with fit and shape that is made for ladies and colors we want:)

L.W.D.

I'm a dress wearer of all types and styles.  A longtime fan of the little black dress, in recent years I have been loving the little white dress for non winter months.

I love this image......I am dreaming of being that tan without the damage it would do to my fair skin...but I also love it because I'm a believer in the fit and flare and a-line cut. It's so flattering so many shapes, and so feminine.

I am eyeing up this one up and it's on sale..and so similar. By Calvin Klein here.

And check out this white dress from my favorite show house of cards? I have the biggest style crush on claire underwood. I am sure this dress is waaaay out of my price range, but WOW is it fabulous! Her dress closet makes me drool!

Weekend recap

Such beautiful weather for a great weekend outdoors! Fished Saturday, shot clays Sunday, and had some fun visits with friends in between....

It was a balmy 35 Saturday morning....good thing I packed my jacket! I actually had an insulating layer on underneath, a prototype jacket that is out this fall. AMAZING. 

Remember my friend Bridget? Yep....she made these too.  A small gift to my husband :) Appropriate after a weekend on the stream.

Sporting fever...

I definitely have spring fever....and sporting fever. Trout season opens here tomorrow, the weather has finally gotten nice enough that I can enjoy clay target shooting, and the golf course is open! 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 

Here are my fishing picks for tomorrow...

Note: I've been wear testing this Eddie Bauer jacket for almost a year....so so great! It will still probably be chilly in the morning so I'll wear the eb guide shirt (here) underneath my wading jacket (here)

I don't have this lumbar pack yet, but it has my name on it...here

My favorite glasses? these....I run in them, fish in them, just about anything active. 

Here is a snapshot from last year's opening day! 

I am fortunate enough to have a pair of waders custom made for me, an AMAZING wedding gift from an old coworker who spent his career building waders.  

Happy Sporting!