Sail into the sunset

You can't see me, but right now I'm doing a spastic happy dance in my living room! This amazingly perfect dress is a total dream come true! It all started back in March when I was contacted by the lovely Shannon of Smilla Clothing. She asked me if I was interested in collaborating on a dress design and I said "Yes!!" without hesitation. And so the process began. I told her about my style, loves, dreams, etc and she put pencil to paper and created what you see now. I was pretty open to many different vintage-inspired designs, my only requests were that I wanted a sailor collar and something that suited my figure. And voilà, Shannon made it happen! She is seriously genius.








Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!
Custom dress: c/o Smilla Clothing
Old locket: J.Crew
Vintage belt: mom's
Tights: F21
Beret: AA
Oxford heels: Blimey, Seychelles...Happy Hump Day!

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someday back when we were young

Hey, what'd ya know! I'm actually back with another outfit post less than a week later! Woohoo. It's cool when I can stick to my goals. I feel all accomplished, organized and what not. Cole has been amazing finding what little spare time he has to help me out. He's the best darling a girl could ask for.

This is another outfit I've had on the back burner, just waiting for cooler weather to wear. It's my 20s-living-in-the-70s inspired look. Of course I had to throw a beret into the mix. When the weather gets the least bit cool, you know I can't contain my love of berets any longer and this mocha beauty is my new favorite.







Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!
Dress: c/o Ruche
Vintage sweater: Pimento Cheese, Etsy
Satchel & old belt: Urban Outfitters
Beret: American Apparel
Tights: Target
Miz Mooz Goldie heels: c/o Infinity Shoes...Don't forget to enter my Salvaged Strawberry giveaway!

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I'm afraid of everyone

Do I dare say I'm back? I know I've said it before then disappeared again, but I'm truly hoping that this time around I'm right. If I can at least post an outfit once a week, I'll be a very happy girl. The cooler, most-glorious weather we've been having in the Twin Cities should definitely help accomplish my goal. There's no season I cherish more than autumn! It just suits my personality and style so well and to wear tights again is a great pleasure.

I've been dying to style this blouse ever since the lovely people at Ruche were kind enough to send it my way! I'm not sure what I love most, the beautiful crochet collar and front panel or the fact that the name includes my favorite dreamland, Avonlea. I considered it an act of providence (to quote Anne) that I accidentally received this Delightful Dozen skirt around the same time. Even though I had already left the group by the time it arrived, it was a nice surprise to receive one last item, especially one I had been waiting to style for some time.







Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling.
Andrassy Avonlea crochet blouse: c/o Ruche
Vintage skirt: Delightful Dozen, via Orchid Grey
Beret & tights: American Apparel
Glasses: Deacon, Oliver Peoples
Loafers: Bass for J.Crew
Old locket: J.Crew
Vintage Dooney & Bourke: City Girl, Etsy

TGIF!

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Millicent on the Boardwalk

I've been dying to do a bicycle post ever since Millie and I were featured on Ivy Style! The weather has finally turned spring-like which means plenty of opportunities for bike rides. I'm still deciding on which bicycle I'll be buying when we move, but I can't wait for something a little quicker and more new. Millie's from the late sixties/early seventies and rides a little bumpy and slow. Once I get my new bike, I plan on taking Millie in for a good tune up!




Isn't this dress so lovely. I've been really embracing neutral shades this year and, being that I used to only really wear black and navy blue, I'm quite proud of myself! Breaking out of my safety zone is never easy, but I have to say that I'm really loving the new lighter me! :o



Photos by me & Cole. Thanks, darling!
Mums the Word dress: c/o Ruche
Shift into Neutral heels: c/o ModCloth
Chloe sunglasses: swirl.com...Yours,

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Friday I'm in love

I've been wanting to show you this pretty dress for ages, but the weather wasn't cooperating at all! The very sweet Gracie from DameJolie picked out this dress for me and I don't think it could be more perfect! I love it's big collar, ditsy floral print, and belted waist! I just know I'll be wearing it all spring/summer long.




Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!
Vintage floral dress: c/o DameJolie
Heels: Target
Lipstick: Revlon, Really Red...Tonight, Cole and I are going out with his family to belatedly celebrate his graduation from his master's program! I've said this before, but I'm so incredibly proud of Cole! He not only got into a top mba program but also did so very well in all his classes!! Soon he'll be starting his new job in Minneapolis and we'll be meeting all sorts of new and wonderful people. We're finalizing a house that we'll be renting in St. Paul. I'm so excited to move and get settled!

Tomorrow, my family is throwing me a 30th birthday party! Part of me really wants to ignore this milestone, but another part of me wants to enjoy this last hurray with all my loved ones. It is going to be really hard to say goodbye again.

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Blossoms all around

These photos were taken last Thursday in the park near my parents' house. I had planned on posting them on Friday, but we all know what happened with blogger. Grrr. I'm just happy that my missing post is back up and that my The Little Chickadee giveaway wasn't interrupted! By and by, today is the last day to enter the giveaway for the awesome Captain necklace just like the one I'm wearing in this post!






Photos by me & Cole. Thanks, darling!
Vintage 90s dress: thrifted
Vintage belt: borrowed from mom
The Captain silhouette necklace: c/o The Little Chickadee
Hat: F21
Fletcher by Lyell scallop sandals: UO
Sunglasses: Zooey, Oliver Peoples...You'll never guess where Cole is taking me tonight as an early birthday present! Give up? We're going to a special book discussion and signing with the author, Charlaine Harris in Ann Arbor! I am a huge fan of her writing and have read all of her series' and of course the Sookie (True Blood) books are my favorite! I've already finished her latest book and will be bringing that with me to be signed! EEEeek, I'm so excited! Cole is the best! Below is a newly released promo for season 4 of True Blood. Book four is my favorite, so I hope this season lives up to my expectations!


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Bask In Your Thought Crimes

It was a lucky happenstance when Cole and I found this graffitied building. I don't normally gravitate towards graffiti, usually finding it vulgar and disrespectful, but there is something I can't help but love about this wall. The more you stare at it the more you see the crazy amount of detail that went into its creation. Plus, it ended up being the perfect backdrop for this lovely bird print dress from Ruche.






Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!
Falling Away with You dress: c/o Ruche
Sunglasses: Zooey, Oliver Peoples
Tights: Target
Heels: F21...I just wanted to say Thank You So Much for all the lovely comments on my road trip photos! I'm so glad you've enjoyed them and I think I might have one more post of photos to share!

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