More Hippo Adventures

During a recent photo shoot, Portia misplaced the recycled glass earrings.
Luckily, she saw them in time, and avoided needing to touch up her pedicure!

Staying Cool

Oh the heat!

Record heat waves are melting people across the country. Air conditioners buzz, water parks are full, and in my house, ice cream or slushy beverages are consumed daily.

After a recent photo shoot, Portia needed to cool down

And that got her to thinking...how could she stay cool?

How about a lazy picnic, under a beautiful tree, cool and cozy on a fabulous picnic blanket?

Like this one from Sewn Natural

While picnicking, you could be cool in these super comfortable lounge-capri pants from Paisley Baby

Or maybe you could just stay inside, watch the water and the sailboats, and enjoy a nice sweet treat with a friend!

Print by Janet Hill Studio

How about you, how do you stay cool?

Portia's Pick #2

She's back! Following a recent romp in the fresh green grass,

Portia decided that it was time to start thinking about sun protection! Obviously, sun block is her number one defense against the damaging and harmful rays of the sun. But, sun block is an invisible fashion accessory: it's in style to wear it, but who knows about it?

But a sun hat is smart and fashionable! Check out these flashy and smart picks:

Adjustable Crochet Hat from beliz82

Modern Sun Hat by GriffinCircle

Wide Brim from FrecklesCalifornia

But what can you do when you are caught in the sun, without a hat? We caught Portia, with our trusty Polaroid camera, trying out a bracelet as a hat. What a hippo!Wood and Shell Glam Glow Bracelet from emmsgems

Portia's First Pick

Did you know that unlike other hippo's, mother and daughter hippo's form a social bond?
And when Portia wants to write her mom her note, she loves to use this personalized stationary:

Custom Stationary from Paper in Style

These notecards are made with 100% recycled cardstock AND they feature a hippo that looks just like Portia!

Portia also includes a photo from her modeling portfolio, like this one of her with emms gEM's

Surf and Turf Stretch Bracelet