Suit Up

Forever 21 Coat / Banana Republic Jacket and Pants / Theory Top / Zara Loafers / H&M Bag and Hat 

These photos were taken on a super fun day exploring the lower east side.  We took our time and explored alleys and side streets and stopped anywhere that looked interesting.  It turned out to be an amazing day.  We just happened to meet a favorite artist of ours, Gabriel Orozco, while checking out out his show in the morning.  It was a crazy moment of just happening to be in the right place at the right time.  We spent the rest of the day enjoying the winter sun as we walked around.
This graffiti wall made the perfect backdrop for my plaid suit which is the perfect balance of quirky and 70's rock and roll.  I love a full suit and this one from Banana Republic blew me away.  I saw the pants and loved them and when I saw there was a matching jacket it became one of those "I have to have this" moments.   There was no going back.  It has me addicted to full suits.  All can think about is Bianca Jagger and Rachel Zoe.  A couple of queens of the full suit.  I'm officially obsessed.

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Isabel Marant pour H&M Surprise

Vintage Jacket / T by Alexander Wang Shirt / Kensie Sweater / Isabel Marant pour H&M Pants / Zara Shoes / H&M Bag and Hat

Since a designer collaboration with H&M has never come to the Minneapolis/St. Paul stores I was so excited to find out the Isabel Marant collection was actually going to be there.  I'm never willing to try to get my pieces online.  While options were a little limited in stores it did lead me to buy these pants.  They were not on the top of my list but I decided to try them and they are my latest obsession.  I have worn them about five times already.  They were perfect for  a chilly day walking around NYC going to galleries and drinking coffee.  Also, I could not be more happy to be able to break out my furs again.  I'm never psyched about the cold, but I don't think I love anything more than tons of fur.

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Seattle Seashore

Theory Blouse / H&M Pants / RACHEL Rachel Roy Shoes / Stylemint Ring

The first thing I did when I get to Seattle was go get a great cup of coffee.  I like to ask any locals we meet what the best things to do are in their city.  The coffee shop employees at Seattle Coffee Works were amazing and had tons of suggestions, but they made it clear that really the only thing we needed to do while we were in Seattle was go to as least one great park.  Discovery Park was recommended by quite a few of them.  This was the exact same experience we had when we stopped for lunch and enquired again.  The only thing we were told to do were check out the beaches and parks.  

I was so excited when we got to the beach at Discovery Park.  I was so beautiful and the hike there was amazing.  I loved the sweet, little lighthouse at the point of the beach.  We got there just in time to enjoy watching the sunset.  Sadly this meant getting lost in the dark on the way back to the car, but at least it made for a good dinner story that night.  

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When in Seattle

Grunge is definitely not the first word that I would ever use to describe my style.  In fact, it may be one of the last.  I appreciate it when it's done well, but my 90's style is a usually a little more reminiscent of Clueless than anything else.  With all that aside, I really am a sucker for dressing for a time and place.  While taking in Seattle I couldn't help but lean a little towards the grunge side of my style.  And yes, it is nothing drastic.  It still involves a classic piece like a pencil skirt, but mixed with camo, a bomber, a beanie, and a slouchy backpack I felt right at home in what I imagine Seattle to be.  Even if no one there actually dresses anything like this.

All Girl All the Time

Vintage Sweater / Asos Dress / Kate Spade Clutch

Paris Fashion Week.  It is more magical than Disney World.  This was my first year going and it definitely did not disappoint.  All I wanted to do was break out all my super feminine, girly, and vintage pieces.  It all just seemed so right.  It also gave me an excuse to wear the most girly dress ever.  I got this ASOS piece last winter and I love saving it for special occasions.  What better occasion than Valentino in the Tuileries?
These lovely shots were taken before the show by the sweetest photographer Drini Ohara of Ardenus Craton Designs.  I love these shots in front of the flowers!

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Apricity

Target Hat, Sweater, and Bag / Current/Elliot Jeans / Carlos Boots / Diane von Furstenberg Cardigan

One of the sweetest feelings in the world is the warmth of the sun on a crisp, cold day.  This was one of those days.  The sun was shining like it was summer.  It was completely in contrast to the bitter cold.  I couldn't help spend the day outside basking in the sun.  The perfect day for winter whites.

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Pattern Block

ShoeMint Shoes / H&M Clutch / Target Sunglasses

I love one piece that has a ton of crazy all on its own.  One simple shift dress . . . two patterns, blocked sleeves, and a half body zip.  The shape and colors keep it simple, but I never really like things too simple so I love the color blocking (pattern blocking?) to add a lot of interest.  These are also the best kind of things for packing.  A whole outfit that takes up almost no room in a suitcase.  This was on a recent trip to Chicago and I did a great job of packing clothing so that they only took up about a fourth of my suitcase, but I still couldn't manage to pair down my shoes which always seem to fill up the rest of the space.  There is just no way to make them smaller.

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Circles and Stripes

Gap Sweater / Philip Lim for Target Skirt / Zara Shoes / H&M Bag

Finally getting around to a few more photos from my trip to Montreal!  Spending the morning at the farmer's market was one of my favorite parts of the trip.  I love experiencing the city in a different way.  Just trying local food and taking the day slow.  Such a lovely time.  

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NYC and Back

BCBG Top / Rachel by Rachel Roy Shorts / Vintage Sweater / Forever 21 Coat / H&M Bag / Carlos Boots

Fall is my favorite time of year to be in New York.  I'm so happy I got to go twice already this fall.  My first trip for fashion week was amazing, but super crazy with hardly any time to do anything else.  Not that I really minded.  But, I was really glad to go back and just have some time to hang out around the city a little.  I haven't gotten around to posting hardly any of the photos yet, but these are from a casual day spent exploring NYC just going to galleries, eating good food, and spending time with friends.  It was one of those beautiful, rare days with crisp fall air but warm summer sun.  A perfect day for just wandering endlessly.
I love the kind of punch out eyelet in both the top and the shorts.  Great little details are what make these pieces so great.  The perfect little pieces to be dwarfed by my giant sweater.

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Summer Sunset

Prabal Gurung for Target Top / Forever 21 Shorts and Shoes

Lazy evening at the river calls for a simple tank and shorts.  Holographic silver sandals are all I need to love any summer outfit.  And the cutest puppy alive.

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