layer me up.

photos are glorified selfies (except for headshot)

motorcycle jacket: bar III | jeans: gap | buffalo plaid wrap: zara | sequined sweater: bcbgeneration | flannel (around waist): uniqlo | thigh high boots: bakers (old) | herringbone scarf: h&m | earrings: rewind vintage

if you're wondering how i survive in minnesota, this is how.

ps. will someone please come take down my christmas tree? :(

winter whites.

photos by mina vang

coat: bb dakota | grey sweater: random (old) | white dress worn as a shirt: herff christiansen from arrow | white cords: l'agence from arrow | bejeweled hand piece & ring: lionette by noa sade | fringe booties: jeffrey campbell (old) | sunnies: karen walker

in staying true to my obsession of wearing baggy clothing, here i am wearing nothing that fits me. in terms of layering, my favorite thing to do as of late is to wear dresses over pants and just stopping short of looking hobo-esque. or maybe not.

new lengths.

photos by lilly chow

sweater robe: foreign exchange | tshirt: AA | necklaces & rings: lionette by noa sade | thigh high socks: freepeople | tote bag: h&m | booties: target

lionette sent over some cool, new pieces - all of which i'm wearing in here, except for the hand piece which is so amazing it deserves a post of its own. 

also, this floor length sweater/duster my little sister gifted me is my new favorite thing next to the drake shake app of course.

uniform.

 photos are selfies

striped oxford: the lady & the sailor from arrow | skinnies: jonathan saunders x target | heels: zara | bag: h&m | scarf: urban outfitters

changed up a basic uniform by adding a scarf and giving it the marc jacobs tie knot touch. kinda digging the way it works almost like a choker necklace.

marie claire.

photo c/o marie claire

flannel: uniqlo | trousers: topshop | heels: zara

if you picked up the december issue of marie claire, you'll notice they gave a little shoutout to minneapolis (haaaaay!). by a happy coincidence, i came across my photo on pinterest so i thought i'd share. i was fortunate enough to be featured alongside the always adorable ellen dahl of the minneapoline, among other local notable bloggers, designers & fashionistas. nice seeing you on the flipside for once, ellen! :) great way to end the year.

the little things.

photos by lilly chow & myself

chambray shirt: converse (men's) | tshirt: aa | skinnies: jonathan saunders x target | desert booties: target | laces: martinpatrick3 | necklace: c/o lionette by noa sade | mickey mouse hat: gifted | scarf: h&m

this is my lazy sunday outfit, nevermind that it's only thursday. 

never underestimate the little details, they can easily transform a boring item into something slightly cooler. swapped out the original laces on these desert booties for some red ones and voila, they're almost like new shoes. almost.

also, my braces are coming off in t-minus 3 months!! thought i would show them off a little before they're gone for good. 

the art of layering.

photos are (glorified) selfies

turtleneck: bebe | flannel: uniqlo | sweatshirt: lauren moshi from opm boutique | pleather skinnies: h&m | heels: rachel comey from arrow mpls | bolo tie necklace: c/o lionette by noa sade | sequined clutch: c/o the perfect clutch | socks: uniqlo | watch: michael kors

ignore the fact that i have yet to take down my christmas tree. if you know me then you know it'll be there until spring. speaking of spring - wishing it could come just a little bit sooner. currently experiencing negative temps that have me hibernating and putting up way too many gallery walls. on the bright side, my place is starting to come together quite nicely and i think i've nearly mastered the art of layering. 

ps. happy new year! only days in & i have tons of exciting news to share, some of which i'll feature in tomorrow's post. xo

sweet escape.

photos by mina vang

cut-out blouse: trouve | metallic pleated trousers: topshop | fringe booties: jeffrey campbell 

fashion blogging is an awkward thing. case in point: in attempts to conceal the embarrassment that is making people photograph you in front of coworkers, mina & i accidentally discovered this sweet rooftop escape at her place of work.

i think the fact that nothing fits me correctly is a blessing in disguise seeing as how i like to sag my pants or wear them baggy. these trousers, perfect example. and these booties worn three blog posts in a row? sorry i'm not sorry.

oh, and if you're wondering about the unusually silky smoothness that is my hair right now - you can thank bespoke hair salon for that. they worked wonders on it (as in they brushed it, don't expect this to happen again).

open at the close.

photos by mina vang

buffalo check wrap: zara | herringbone scarf: h&m | tuxedo skinnies: jonathan saunders x target | suede boots: diane von furstenburg | duffel: herschel supply co. | sunnies: karen walker

you will walk differently alone, dear, through a thicker atmosphere, forcing your way through the shadows of chairs, through the dripping smoke of funnels. you will feel your own reflection sliding along the eyes of those who look at you. you are no longer insulated; but i suppose you must touch life in order to spring from it.

-f. scott fitzgerald

tender is the night.

photos are selfies

striped oxford: the lady & the sailor from arrow | tribal duster: h&m | oversized waist coat: zara | white corduroys: l'agence from arrow | booties: aldo | men's wool hat: duluth trading co. | earrings: borrowed from melly

so it turns out that consuming various types of alcohol (from wine to hot punch) is probably not a good idea before attempting to carve pumpkins. that's what happened last week and this sad attempt at a "glitter pumpkin" is the result. though, i don't know that choosing sobriety before carving would've helped the chances of this pumpkin looking any better than this.

for a great friend of mine - sending you strength, solace and love: 

nothing is ever really lost to us, as long as we remember it. <3