Is there such a thing as cute UV-protective clothing?

I'll be the first person to admit, even with my history of skin cancer, I'd rather wear a teensy weensy bikini to the beach than dress like this:

Cute on the kiddos. Less so on me. (Image credit)

I know that sunscreen is not perfect, but it's hard to cover up when everyone else is flaunting it.

When SummerSkin, a Portland-based sun protective clothing company, became a sponsor of the AIM walk I'm organizing later this month, I promised I'd give it another shot.

Since then, I've been introduced to Summer Kramer, the creator of SummerSkin. Like me, she's a patient-turned-advocate who is doing great things both locally and nationally to raise awareness about melanoma.

I am very excited to share that Summer and her team have just launched an Indiegogo campaign where you can test out items from SummerSkin's clothing and accessories line at a fraction of the normal retail price. Plus, 10% of proceeds go to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute melanoma research program.

Here's a sampling of what she's offering:

I don't usually plug brands on my blog, but this is a company and a cause that I am 100% supporting. Please help spread the word on Facebook and Twitter: #SPFyRevolution

And, of course, get shopping!

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Pretty in purple

Last week, I traveled to Boston for another round of PCORI grant review. On the way home, I had a few extra hours to kill in the airport, so I took full advantage of the free WiFi and did a little online shopping. I adore this purple dress I found from Nordstrom. This shade of purple is definitely one of my go-to colors for making my skin tone pop. Here's how I would style it for a Saturday afternoon out with my girlfriends. What color can you always count on to make yourself feel pretty and confident?

Summertime by katielise: Dress Topshop / Sandals Sam Edelman / Wallet Kate Spade / Earrings Bauble Bar / Sunglasses J. Crew / Nail polish Julep

PDX girls do Seattle

Had an amazing girls weekend in Seattle! I think I forgot how much fun you can have when you're stuck in a car with two of your best friends for hours. Here are some highlights from the trip.

Liz and I brought almost identical polka dot shirts.

With three of us getting ready to go out in one bathroom, it kind of felt like we were on The Bachelor. In a good way.

You better believe I instagrammed the space needle.

We calculated the PPN (price per nugget) of a 4 piece vs. a 40 piece order of McDonald's Chicken Nuggets. I'll let you guess which one won. Disclaimer: I really only ever eat fast food when I road trip, but when I do it, I do it right.

How many chicken nuggets could you eat?

All in all, the trip was a "success." We found a brand of bridesmaid dresses that we like for Liz's wedding. I picked this darling one-shoulder dress below. We're each ordering a variation of this dress in the plum color. I was expecting to get a strapless dress, but I fell in love with the unique silhouette of this one. Now I just need to find a good pair of shoes...