nido
I'm loving this campaign from Argentinian knitwear label Nido for their spring/summer 2014 collection (found via Miss Moss). It's a great example of thoughtful branding and marketing. Not that I...
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I have discovered the easiest, most fool-proof, flattering, fabulous and quick way to a smoky eye. Easy, foolproof and quick because it's just two beautifully formulated products (3 if you count the...
View Articlefrivolous friday fun
I just recently discovered Ylvis, a Norwegian comedy duo made up of brothers Bård and Vegard Ylvisåker. And they are cracking me up. Another hit from Ylvis and some bonus laughs...Read more »
View Articlejust cos
You all know I have a real soft spot for Cos, the more minimalist, higher quality sister line to H&M. It's my go-to spot for most of my basics, and then some, and I'm especially enamored of their...
View Articledoudoune
Hello little french puffy jacket, come to mama.Oh, you're reversible? Get into my closet now.The details...Read more »
View Articleclutchable
I have a new little purse, unlike any other purse I've had before. I suppose you could call it a clutch, which is what they're calling it over at Zara, but it's pretty big for a clutch, and it also...
View Articleunexpected florals
File these shoes under Will Never Be Mine. First, because they're for men. Second, because they're from Dolce & Gabbana and cost 700 euros. No matter though, I can just admire this work of art...
View Articlebig day
image from what katie ateI see no reason not to shout this from the highest mountain tops: It's my birthday tomorrow!I have no big plans, I think this year I will be snuggled up with Husband eating all...
View Articlefuzzy wuzzy
I have always been anti-extraneous-fuzz in my clothing. Mohair and angora items made me sneeze just at the thought of all those flyaway fibers getting near my nose, not to mention in my mouth. But...
View Articleblondie
Been a while since I've posted, please excuse my absence. I'm trying to focus my energy a little bit more and be a little bit more productive with my time. Plus, sometimes you just need a break, you...
View Articleankle layers
Ah, layers. I grew up in Wisconsin so I like to think of myself as something of a layering expert. In my early days I used to take it to extremes - in college I would often layer flannel pajamas...
View Articlegoing platinum
Happy New Year everyone! Yes, I am about a month late to the party, but honestly, this little internet hiatus I've taken has been so wonderful. In this hyper-connected world we live in, I feel like...
View Articlelunar elements
In the last few months of 2013, fitness had sort of fallen away as a priority for me. And that would be ok (I don't mind being a wee bit softer and rounder for a time) except that not exercising...
View Articleslow detox
The other day I mentioned I'm on a bit of a health kick; that includes good exercise, good eating, and also, a little bit of detoxifying life in general. You know, all those sneaky toxins that you...
View Articlevalerie june
Start off the day with a beautiful song:Somebody to Love by Valerie June on GroovesharkIsn't that lovely? It's from Valerie June, off her new album Pushin' Against a Stone, and I can't stop listening...
View Articlestill alive
I swear it, I am still alive. I'm super busy working on a project that I hope to be sharing with you guys soon (so excited!), and I can only spend so many hours in front of the computer before my...
View Articlegoat & gramp
I mentioned the other day that much of my recent absence has been due to a soon-to-be-unveiled project I've been working on... Well, ta-daa! Welcome to the unveiling! I present to you: Goat &...
View Articleesquina
What. I'm sorry, are you the boots I didn't even know I needed but now I can think of nothing else? Yeah, I thought so. A true hybrid, these little ankle booties are part western, part victorian...
View Articlewhite nights
It's getting warmer and warmer, time to switch out the winter sweaters, coats, and boots for tank tops, linen t-shirts, and sandals. I love that. Also time to bust out the summer pajamas, or treat...
View Articlewe can never be together
Hi,I can't believe it was only yesterday. You're not the sort of dress I'm usually attracted to but I knew from the first moment there was something special between us. I'm not even sure if you're a...
View Articletee time
Great Lakes teeJust to set the record straight, there is no shortage of t-shirts in my closet. But graphic tees? That's another matter. I'm craving something slouchy and neutral (read: grey) with a...
View Articleback to my roots
Hi there. Me again. Going back to my roots. By which I mean, I should probably hit the salon for a touch-up on the bleach front, but I'm refusing to do so. Partly because I don't feel like sitting...
View Articlethoughts for 2015
Dear 2015,image from now.orgyou're kind of kicking my ass here. I generally don't share a lot of personal stuff on this blog, which is partly why it's been so damned quiet lately, and I'm going to...
View Articlebeing the bird
Speaking of birds and trying new things and seeing them through... I have also vowed this year to make more things. I am throwing myself whole-heartedly into makerdom. So far I have made a patchwork...
View Articlebolo because, yolo
Yup. That's a bolo tie. Granted, I'm easing my way into this, tucking the leather strings (ties?) inside my sweatshirt. But still, wearing this thing made me feel like a brave cowgirl. In fact,...
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