hood river: iphone photo diary I

There are few things I love more than Hood River, Oregon. The wind, 
the water, the heat and the people. Oh, the wonderful people. We 
started coming here 16 years ago and we've built a West Coast family. 
It's always a joy to come back.

The outdoor possibilities here are practically endless. Hiking to massive 
waterfalls, paddling both flat water and killer downwinders in the swell, windsurfing, 
kiteboarding, mountain biking, you name it, they do it here. 

It's special to be able to travel across the country and feel like you're still home. 
Like every year, we'll be sad to leave. But, we know coming back is never too far away.  

xxAli 

(all photos from my iPhone)

boyfriend dressing

One trend I love but struggle with a bit is dressing like a boy(friend). 
At first, I was puzzled by the baggy jeans, baggy shirt look being worn by 
all the hottest (tiniest) women in fashion. Why would they want to hide 
their amazing figures? I thought to myself. Then I tried on this pair of 
J Brands a couple years ago and realized exactly why... What's not to
 love about soft, baggy, super comfy jeans? They work any way, with sneakers
 or heels, an old t-shirt or silk blouse. Wear em, love em... you can even 
dance in em, if you want to.   

 shirt theory • jeans j brand • shoes vince • bag vintage louis vuitton (hand me down from bubby) • sunglasses ray ban

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)

an apple a day...

I think summer is tough to dress for... How in the world are you supposed to look cute
 when it's 90 degrees and sunny with 100% humidity? In my opinion, we don't really have 
a choice but to wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top almost every day with those sun dresses 
filtered in. Frankly, no matter what you wear you'll still be sweating. BUT, the key to turning 
your light summer outfit into a stylish one is all in the choice of accessories.

Step 1: Funk it up with some rad shoes. 
Your feet are rarely the first thing people look at so don't be afraid to do something a little crazy!
Step 2: A wide brimmed hat. 
It keeps the sun out of your eyes and instantly adds some style points. 
Step 3: A great bag. 
Have some fun here. Add in some cool hardware, texture and color. Whichever fits your style. 
Step 4: Jewelry... 
Stack on those rings and bracelets for an instant refresher to your outfit. 
Step 5: Have fun with it! 
Wear things because you love them and don't care what other people think!  

  t shirt j brand • shorts rag and bone • shoes giambattista valli • bag alexander wang• hat urban outfitters

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)

blue jean baby.

Recently, I shot with the uber talented Madison photographer, Sarah Smiley 

again. It's been a few years since we've worked together and it's been great 

catching up! Here is the first peek featuring my little man, @obi_thefrenchiepup . 

As you may have noticed, color rarely enters my wardrobe. Blue jeans 

are a major exception. I'd be lost without my blue jeans, baby. You can 

wear them anywhere anyway and always be in style. Dark, light, distressed, 

high waisted, cropped? I'm into it. Denim on denim on denim, pile it on.  

I'm not sure that denim really counts as a color, but can we just say it does?

 shirt cp shades • jeans j brand • shoes maison martin margiela • bag proenza schouler • sunglasses free people

xxAli

(photos: Sarah Rose Smiley)

photo diary: bright lights, big city.

New york is like a loud, smelly dream. Streets lined with food vendors, a store for 

every designer you could imagine and trash. Lots and lots of trash. It smells bad but 

looks great. The people watching doesn't get much better anywhere and 

the shopping (for food and fashion) can't be beat. These are just a few 

photos from a short, lively four days in NYC.

Hello, I love you.

xxAli

Photos: Ali Stone Photography & Oren A Photo

NYC fisheye photo diary.

New York City treated us very well. We ate, we walked, we shopped, we sweat and 

did I mention that we ate? Macarons, meatballs, Momofuku and much more, our
stomachs did not suffer... But our feet did. 

Tracking about 15 miles a day from Brooklyn to China Town, Soho to the Upper 

West Side, we definitely put the miles on. While in Opening Ceremony in Soho, 

I bought this awesome Photojojo fisheye lens that proved to be quite the fun toy 

(as shown in these photos). Although I didn't buy too much more than that,  I did 

do a bit of drooling in J. Mendel and a lot of dreaming in Proenza Schouler.

It was a fun, quick, hot, hurricane filled visit, NYC. See you soon.

xxAli

(all photos from my iPhone)

throwback to new york city.

In honor of taking a little trip to NYC this week, I thought a TBT to New York last 

summer was quite appropriate. Last year in May, I moved to the city for a summer 

internship with Harpers Bazaar. I would have been crazy to pass up that opportunity, 

but I never really thought I'd like living in New York. Boy was I wrong! I've never been

in a more inspiring, lively, exciting, sweaty city. I feel like every person I met did something

cooler than the last and every weekend got more fun. Three months went by much too 

quickly and I wasn't so thrilled to leave New York when summer was over. 

I've been trying to get back since last August, but I guess life just gets busy. So, when Oren

(he usually takes these photos) was hired for a two day shoot in New York and invited me

along, it was the perfect excuse! So Monday I'm headed back to New York for a few days! 

Can't wait to get back to the city to eat, shop, see my favorite New Yorkers and sweat 

profusely for four days. See you Monday, New york. I've missed you.

 top aritzia  • pants vince • shoes superga • bag proenza schouler • sunglasses ray ban

xxAli

     (photos: Jolie Greenstone Photography)