I AM MPLS.

sorry for the lack of blogposts, i promise after this weekend, i will be returning with full force with (holiday-related) posts. for now though, i wanted to share an event that's dear to my heart & produced by one of the greatest women i know (sarah edwards): i am mpls. in its' fourth year, i am mpls returns tomorrow night & once again we'll be celebrating some of the things and people that make minneapolis one of the best places on earth (maybe that's an over exaggeration, either way it's pretty awesome). 

come join us tomorrow for comedic performances by jenn schaal & maggie faris while enjoying food provided by barbette and rocking out to hookers $ blow and bollywood. proceeds from this year's show will be going to i am kindness. i'll be directing the fashion segment that will include clothing from martinpatrick3, motto, LEN, cliche & b.resale. if you catch me sneaking out from behind stage, don't be shy - come & say hello! :) xo

reds.

photo by michael dodes of millcitymen

flannel: target | skirt: hand me down | velvet bow-tie: h&m | robe & hat: pendleton from martinpatrick3 

congrats to martinpatrick3 on their store expansion & erick on his denim collabo with railcar denim! i celebrated by playing dress-up in a pendleton bathrobe + hat at the celebration party. 

Bey's in the Trap.

photos/creative direction/tagline by michael dodes of millcitymen

hair & makeup by amber heckert

[outfit 1] vest coat: zara | bodysuit: american apparel | heels: zara

[outfit 2] short suit: h&m | heels: steve madden | tote bag: h&m | sunnies: karen walker

[outfit 3] bandage bra: bcbgeneration | high-waisted denim: acquaverde from arrow | velvet turban/headband: american apparel | sunnies: rewind vintage

[outfit 4] vintage braves jersey: patricia field nyc | cap: coal headwear from martinpatrick3 | sunnies: karen walker

bey's in the trap! the trap being a poolhouse. this really makes me miss: my 'fro, summer and my tan. well, i think the tan is permanent, but nonetheless everything else has abandoned me.

though, i do have to say the bidding farewell summer makes me kinda stoked for christmas. if i could have it my way, we would have a hogwarts christmas year-round - complete with figgy pudding, butter beer and chocolate frogs. #potterazzi for life. for those who do not know what a hogwarts christmas entails, i have provided a visual below. isn't it magical? 

Lumberjack.

photo by Michael Dodes of Mill City Men

flannel: target | denim: acquaverde from arrow (pictured behind me) | necklace: zara | wedges: old, random | sunnies (in hand): karen walker | hat: coal headwear via martinpatrick3 | bag: vintage coach

i promise i'm not plugging arrow, but it does happen to be my favorite local boutique in coincidentally my favorite neighborhood (north loop).