Fendi's Seventies Revival

it's upon us: the 70's, that is. the bygone age appears in most collections for this spring. for me personally, i found karl lagerfeld's designs for Fendi the most appealing. those accessories, oh those accessories. titches of fur, stacked bangles, and structured satchels. i am absolutely in love it's palate of jade, salmon, powder blue and red: it's exhilarating, calming and refreshing all bottled into one! who knew?

Toni Garrn for Harper's Bazaar (April)

dior....

Dior makes my knees weak. absoutely in love with the intensity of this photoshoot.

just booked a flight to Orange County with the lovely Jamie Hanson! it is our get-away. our saving grace from this excruciating dismal winter. a chance to not bolt from home-to-car-to-work-car-to-home, but to actually step outside and breathe in the warm sunshine {and i say: in a tee shirt and shorts, not bundled with my warmest sweaters and winter coats}. wooo hoo!! stay tuned for our destination points!

my new shades: the hudson. modern update to a classic aviator. with super cool sculpted frames and thin wire legs. perfect for a little vacay. found them here. bonus: elizabeth and james is a brand owned by mary-kate and ashley olsen. a full eyewear collection is out this spring.

it's friday!

wanting...

.... a wall of chalk

local finds: fashion avenue

 

on my days off, i go on a hunt. a hunt for goodies and treasures. one of my most coveted hot spots is a local gem of a consignment store {gasp, i can't believe i am spilling this!} called "fashion avenue" of wayzata. there my secret is out. if you are both a bargain hunter like me + you can't resist those louboutin's, one of a kind clothing and obscure jewelry {like at my most recent trip: i almost gave a home to this silver porcupine ring. ps it was only $16. i regret snagging it}. turns out these unique pieces fly from all over the u.s. >>> might i add the owners have very nifty hook-ups. here, enjoy a few snapshots of my most recent finds

recent work on the side...

"can't live without" featuring: Jamie Hanson

for those of you who haven't yet seen the first post of my *new* series "can't live without" featuring Jessie Simanton.... you are surely missing out! BUT you can't jump anywhere else until you read our SECOND stylish guest Jamie Hanson from Sheer & Chiffon {partnered with Ashley Tramm} with who happens to be my pal in the blogging world {you see me reference to their blog a lot, for good reason: it is absolutely a m a z i n g} check it out here, here and here

our guest: Jamie Hanson {marketing and communications assistant}

what she just "can't live without": bracelets. 

"i can't live without bracelets. i'd be ok if i never wore necklaces, earrings, rings or any other jewelry for that matter, as long as i have bracelets. when i was little girl my aunt wore a bunch of bangles and i was fascinated with the way they clinked together. i loved the noise it made and the way they made her wrists look so delicate. fast forward 15 years and i can't go a day without wearing one or more bracelets. in this case, less is not more. pile 'em on!"

a few extra tidbits: "specifically, i have one silver bracelet {gifted t me from a dear friend} that quotes 'Jeremiah 29:11-- For i know the plans i have for you, says the Lord.' it's inspirational and grounding every time i read it. i wear this bracelet just about everyday :) " 

feeling...... refreshed

mom's birthday fun!

easy-peazy lunch

i equally have a passion for blogging as i do for cooking. cooking >>and i must clearly cast that i didn't say "baking"<< satisfies my inner-most desire to provide for, care for and surprise those who doubt my talents {wink}. i can also dictate the healthiness and deliciousness factor and finally it gives me the chance to experiment and entice my senses.

order envy:
six-color galletti macaroni
pesto
parmesan
lots and lots of red-pepper flakes {as i like it hot}

cook-time: 6min  prep-time: 30sec  >>even Jamie from sheerandchiffon.com who claims she doesn't have a cooking bone in her body i know can whip this up!


it will even be delicious cold.... saves me fetching food at the ever-so-hectic moa (mall of america) tomorrow. mmmmm... left overs

wise words

good advice... live it up

can you guess what this is made of?

....yep, you guessed it: bike chains. how creative!

local finds

found @ Que Sera in the Galleria Edina. make it yourself.... grab some beads, some glue, and a wonderful smelling candle

flower friday

saipua (an a-m-a-z-i-n-g brooklyn, NY based olive oil soap & flower shop) completely inspires me... their beautiful workmanship in creating flower arrangements gives me a longing to turn the backyard into a wild infestation of wild flowers

feeling......

...stained-glass wash of color. Rodarte for Opening Ceremony. ps: i am also loving OC's website

"can't live without" = new series! featuring: Jessie Simanton

over here at sixty5twenty, i am starting a new series! every Tuesday "can't live without" will give us a glimpse into what our stylish guests hold near and dear through visual interviews. let me know if you would like to be a guest >>>>>> all are welcomed & encouraged!

our first guest: Jessie Simanton  {project coordinator}

what she just "can't live without": her boots from cody, wyoming. these boots deserve a story: this past august, Alena, Maren, Jessie and I all took a girls trip to Yellowstone {otherwise known as Yellerrrstone}. 4 girls, one ford explorer, 13 cities, 1 unforgettable kareoke gig, and an infinite amount of buffal-inos and sturgis biker-babes later we are able to recollect back to one fantastic girls trip.... when's the next one?!


a few extra tidbits: country music, camping and thunderstorms make her happy. she is outstanding at baking cupcakes {i am a true witness: yes, yes she is!!}. and, she reserves the right to wear cowboy boots to work {lucky!}

proenza schouler

backstage with Proenza Schouler's fall/winter 2011/2012 campagin. SO saturated & SO tribal.... im feelin' it!!

alt key

Gisele graces the first issue of the birth of Emmanuell Alt's new editor in chief status for French Vogue...

 

Quite different from the persona of the preceding and self-proclaimed "queen of prono-chic" Carine Roitfeld (pictured above). Roitfeld is inexplicably svelte, tough, and dangerously  ardent with cigarette-dangling, flat-chested fashion… so 7 years ago. Although, I do love her underlining innate coolness, and what drive she put into each and every issue. Carine quotes "You give everything you have, your charm, your money, your relationships, to make something fantastic. You have to be very generous."  An idea that stikes close to home with me during this season of lent. She likened the same idea to the feast from Le Festin de Babette. That was how they cooked up each magazine.

 

France will ever be refreshed. Emmanuell's (pictured above) new formula for French style has a single focus. She rarely strays from a uniform of skinny pants, tees, black heels and either a leather jacket, slim-fitted coat or blazer. I am liking the simplicity of it.

the new mantra...