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? :(

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!

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

Merry Holidays!

photos by melinda guajardo

to you & yours!

xo,

davee + charles

oh deer.

photos are selfies

deer sweater: h&m (boy's section) | scarf: h&m | checked button up: gap | dress (worn as a skirt): rachel x rachel roy | boots: dvf | necklace: zara | bow ring: kate spade | initial coffee mug: anthropologie

'tis the season (to wear little boy holiday sweaters)! 

in between i am mpls, decorating the office for the holidays and planning for another very special event - i'm finding it hard to muster up the energy to decorate my own place. whenever the tree finally goes up, i'm super excited for you all to see the theme (i only picked it out last year as soon as the 2012 holidays concluded). 

in the meantime, i apologize in advance for all the holiday-related social media posts. i promise there is no one else that loves the holidays quite like i do & i fully expect you to unsubscribe to me on facebook, instagram, twitter - all the works. #obsessed. 

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).

Something Blue.

photos are selfies

denim jacket: ae | chambray shirt: h&m | skirt: h&m | fringe booties: jeffrey campbell

when asked who discovered her, lauren hutton answered, "oh. i think you discover yourself." 

here's to everyone's little path to self discovery*

Happy Feet.

photos by michael dodes of millcitymen

oversized cardigan: topshop (old) | hoodie: converse | denim skirt: NSF from arrow | fringe booties: jeffrey campbell (old) | beanie: duffy from OPM 

this is my interpretation of bulking up: lots of thick layers. i've been religiously living in these jc's like nobody's business. an oldie but goodie, so versatile + so comfy. #winwinwin 

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.