L'essentials.

[photos 1-3] outfit details: cardigan - play x commes des garcons (stolen from my little sister), tshirt - gifted by Sarah Edwards, denim - GAP, bag - Francesca's, heels - ZARA, watch - Michael Kors

[4] newly acquired: Rachel Comey pumps - thanks for lookin' out, Arrow Mpls!

[5 & 6] essentials: 

Makeup Forever lipstick in 'intense rouge'

Bleu de Chanel cologne

Moore & Giles leather cardholder (a gift from MartinPatrick3)

Canon shutter release remote (for outfit posts)

Mercy cards (to get me into trouble or out of it)

Aromi solid cologne in 'Very Manly'

Malin+Goetz lip moisturizer in Mojito

NARS the multiple in 'Copacabana' (the best everything makeup)

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh perfume

Michael Kors watch in rose gold

my favorite Karen Walker 'Number One' sunnies

Samsung Galaxy phone (because I still need a tangible keyboard)

iPad2, iPad mini & iPod 

Sunday Mornings.

Sunday mornings are comparable to no other day in the week. There's just something about being in good company (my little sis + Diana), going to the dog park w/Charlie, joined by a warm cup of joe + sometimes if we get lucky -- sunshine. xx

Glimpses.

I haven't finished decorating my bedroom quite yet but wanted to give you all a little glimpse. I've got big dreams for it, now if only someone would help me hang some frames. Also included: my #ootd. xx.

1. tshirt gifted by Sarah, simply because she thought the girl on it resembled me. <3 u sarah.

2. the only books that have made it to my new place so far: AP style: when I need to be reminded how to write, Art Directors Annual 80 - snatched up from the freebie bin at work: makes for a great coffee table book, MKA Olsen's 'Influence' book: because they are everything that embodies why I love, not fashion per se - but personal style overall. 

3. the most vicious dog you will ever meet: her name is Charlie & she's mine. 

4. gun jewelry holder from MartinPatrick3: it holds most of the things I put on everyday - MK watch, jade ring & stud earrings.

5. candles + bowties: just cause.

6. essentials on my bedside table: solid cologne, nail polishes in neutral tones + Siang pure menthol/camphor balm (trusted + tried Asian remedy for when I'm feeling under the weather).

7. official MLB game ball gifted from the doc in my 'bout it, 'bout it sleeve.

8. chinese lantern from a shoot I did with Chrissy: to cover up the hideous light fixture.

outfit details: shirt - h&m, skirt - bcbg max azria, tights: wolford, booties: isaac mizrahi, hat: profound aesthetic, watch: MK, ring: forever21

Modern Tuxedo.

pajama shirt: GAP, boy's bowtie, faux fur stole & oxblood pleather skinnies: H&M, baseball cap: Coal headwear from Martin Patrick3, heels: Zara

Grunge Girl.

buffalo plaid wrap: Zara, tshirt: Zara gifted by Joan, DIY vintage Levi's by Amy, I AM MPLS tote c/o Sarah Edwards, beanie: Duffy from OPM Boutique, wellies: Hunter, bordeaux platform booties: Opening Ceremony, purple hair c/o Marina Moua @ Moxie in Uptown

PPL of MPLS.

A great friend of mine, photographer extraordinaire Chris McDuffie started a little passion project called 'PPL of MPLS' where he documents people who live, work and play in the Twin Cities. He photographed me at work yesterday and I just wanted to share the final product. xx

photo by Chris McDuffie