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? :(

in those jeans.

photos by michael dodes of millcitymen taken at pharmacie mpls

denim: GSTAR RAW in davin loose tapered & arc 3D kate tapered | jewelry: lionette by noa sade | motorcycle jacket: bar III | utility jacket: ecote | denim vest: ae

naturally gravitating towards anything unconventional and slightly manrepeller-ish - these boyfriend jeans from gstar were a no-brainer. never had i encountered a boyfriend jean cut so perfectly to accommodate my baggy/borderline gangster denim needs until i met these beauties. the arc 3D uses twisted seams to create a fit that turns at the leg and makes for a more natural and comfortable fit, regardless of the bagginess. added bonus is the cropped ankle - perfect for pairing with both booties and some sky-high heels. see more styling inspo for the arc 3D at the cut.

davin, you had me at drop crotch and therefore, are my favorite pair. inspired by the vintage sailor's pant, it has extra pockets on the thighs and is loose at the top but tapered from the knee down, giving it the feel of your favorite slouchy, drop crotch sweats. 

just in time for valentine's day, i'm giving away a boyfriend - boyfriend jeans that is. enter to win a pair of gstar raw denim (valued in the hunneds, hunneds) in any of their famed boyfriend cuts. just follow the rules below:

1.) click like on the davee's secrets facebook page here.

2.) leave a comment below, via my twitter or facebook page explaining how you would style up a pair of boyfriend jeans. 

i'll go through and pick my favorite and most creative submission - so have fun with it! contest ends next monday night, i'll announce a winner tuesday, feb. 18th. glucks! xo

minnetonka moccasin.

photos by mark bahn of minnetonka moccasin

had so much fun shooting the minnetonka moccasin february lookbook with one of my fashion bff's (michael) who pulls off the knee high moccasin boot quite impressively. also had a proud mommy moment now that the sometimes intolerable but always adorable charlie made her foray into the modeling world. 

can't wait for spring/summer to pair these mocs with denim cut offs and flowy dresses. check out the rest of the lookbook here, featuring some cool minnesotans and sweet mocs!

[moccasins featured] classic fringe boot soft sole (women's) | tramper ankle hi boot (women's) | front laced hard sole knee hi boot (men's) 

[outfits] tie dye kimono: zara | crop top: ecote | denim: blue cult (old) | hat: midnorth mercantile | jewelry: lionette by noa sade | faux fur stole: h&m

jersey tunic: freepeople | beanie: duffy | sequined shorts: patricia field nyc | thigh high socks: free people | jewelry: lionette by noa sade

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.

the (sparkly) hangover.

collage made by me via polyvore

After the holidays and especially following all the NYE debauchery, I'm sure most of you guys woke up with a hangover. But if you're anything like me or 90% of the female population, then you probably purchased an unnecessary amount of sequin adorned clothing over the holidays and now you're experiencing a different sort of hangover. This one also includes symptoms of regret and questioning your actions from the night before, such as: "why did I spend so much money on this somewhat hideous sequined body-con dress that I probably will never wear again?" and instead of searching for your car, purse or dignity - you'll be scrambling to find that receipt. 

Historically I've eschewed wearing sequins, however this past holiday I went from owning a lone pair of gold sequined hot pants (that I rarely wear except for on lazy Sundays with an oversized oxford shirt and some Nike's) to obtaining enough sparkly pieces to make you think I worked as a Vegas showgirl. Luckily, reserving sequins for special occasions are a thing of the past. I've taken a cue from the sequin queen herself, Ms. Mrs. Sarah Edwards who has nearly mastered, if not perfected the art of paring down these unconventional and fragile pieces for everyday wear.

To spark some inspiration, I've created outfits built around actual sequined pieces I own. Enjoy!

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

The 3 R's & NYE.

       the writing c/o

forget resolutions, these are the only R's i'm thinking about as the end of the year nears. shall we?

reflect | looking back, i've learned that misery loves me but i love it just as much, that everyone likes me better with braces including myself (see: press/features menu), that my life is basically jess' life from new girl (sans the three boy roommates unless you count how much time i spend at the hen house), that crying won't change things but accompanying it with a puppydog tail from isles bun & coffee makes it much sweeter, that i make for a horrible roommate (see: messy tendencies), that although for me - heaven is borrowed, i appreciate every moment in it. and sorry i had to get all sappy on you but, i've learned that i am truly blessed (see: my family/friends list).

release | i used to think that letting go was about losing something, but now i know that letting go is getting free.

relax | sorry, this section is going to be less about relaxing and more about celebrating, unless you consider them one in the same :) 

where i'll be: everywhere. but for sure i'll be gallivanting about in a fancy mask & a sequined dress at this soiree (see flier).

lastly, what to wear? i'm playing it safe this year and by safe, i mean wearing the standard nye uniform: a sequined dress. and though some of these outfit inspirations have sequins incorporated into them, they're in a much less conventional way, because you know how i like my ish "weird".

photos: collage vintage, whowhatwear

*CHEERS to a new year!