A Very Wisco Weekend

This weekend we headed to our neighboring cheese state to see Rob's brother, his wife & their baby {our Godson}. We also took a day trip to Rob's parents' place and hit up an anniversary party. It was sunny, breezy & beautiful.

The party was held in the couples' gorgeous barn & outside on the farm which had a barn roof slide, an awesome balcony, large spools tipped on their side, stocked with snacks & a nearby root beer keg.

I wore lots of thin garments, piled into layers, thick socks and boots & had a jacket handy.

It kept me perfectly toasty.

dress: H&M, long sleeved tee + cardigan: Merona, boots, leggings + shades: Target, earrings: Forever21 {gift from mom}, bag: Miche.

My sweet 'sconie boy.

photos by Peanut.

costume

I bought this for this year's Lumberjack Tea Party Costume Bash.

{just kidding}

tank: siksu, cardigan & corduroys: Charlotte Russe, loafers: thrifted, earrings: gift, button bobby pin: Sassy Peaches.

photos by Peanut.

Highs in the 70's

Things are glorious up in here. My new job is smooshing up my brain quite a bit {in a good way}, and I really really like it + everyone I work with is really coolsmartfunnynice.

Summer is creeping in slowly {which I actually prefer... hotter than hot temps spend plenty of time around the big lake, and with no a/c, I'm more than fine with lows in the high 40's to highs in the low 70's}. Speaking of 70's, I just got these jeans last weekend and I'm super into them. It's not often I buy jeans with plans to tailor them, but these comfy pups were more than worth the few pennies it cost to have it done!

These earrings were a gift from a dear, dear friend of mine. Aren't they special? And they move so well...

blouse: fun+flirt, cardigan: Mossimo, jeans: Epic Blue, clogs: Sanita, earrings: The Electric Fetus {gift}, nail polish: Sally Hanson Salon Series ~ Yellow Kitty.

photos by Peanut.

Bee Season

When I sat down to create this post, I was unwittingly met with photos of a bumble bee costume.

I guess my subconscious has entomologist tendencies.

My soundtrack was serendipitous, with Tupelo Honey playing in the background.

tank: In Cognito, cardigan: Old Navy, jeans: kitson, ballet flats: Anne Klein {gift}, earrings: Forever21, headband: thrift, nail polish: Essie ~ It's nice in Nice.

photos by Peanut.

Peachy Keen {leftover} Jelly Bean

It snowed. $%^&! I just...hold on...let me check...yup, it is April. Amazing.

No, it's not unheard of. No, that doesn't make it any easier. I couldn't wear my shoes for the pictures because they were covered with mud. From the snow.

I dressed to match the climate; basically drab but wrapped in the optimism of spring.

Between the lingering winter conditions and all-too-familiar post-Easter leftover jelly bean remorse, my internal calender has no idea what season it is.

tank: In Cognito, cardigan: Gap {outlet}, khakis: Aeropostale, socks & scarf: Target, earrings: vintage {gift}, nail polish: Sally Hanson Salon Series ~ Plum Luck.

photos by Peanut.

A Stowaway

I found a stowaway post from my trip down to my family's restaurant/hotel. You can see this outfit a bit in the Konsbruck post that I originally made -- but I had overlooked the outfit photos that we took in the pretty commons area between the 5 rooms.

True, this is not a 30-for-30 either, but I do have 3 more installments ready to go...I will finish this challenge yet!

excuse the muddy boots -- it's early spring!

tank: Rewind {NE Minneapolis}, jeans: decree, boots: Minnetonka, cardigan & earrings: gift from my mother-in-law :)

photos by Peanut.

Famous Amos

** Warning: The post you are about to read includes materials not part of the 30-for-30 challenge. Some forgiveness is recommended **

This year, for Valentine's Day, Peanut gifted me with tickets to see one of my most favorite musicians, Amos Lee. Not only did P get me tix -- he got us seats in the second row! I was so excited about this event {and rightfully so, it was an amazing night}.{I got this comfy Mata Traders skirt and this awesome waist-length pea coat at the Electric Fetus on clearance recently. Between the two, I spent $35 and saved almost $100 off the original prices! Bliss.}

tank: Old Navy, cardigan: Mossimo, skirt: Mata Traders, leggings & boots: Target, leaf earrings: Forever21, navy peacoat: Tulle.

...the gorgeous State Theatre... !so close! -- we were practically bumping elbies with the man himself. ...' twas a mighty good one...

photos by Peanut.

Guest Blog: JennieB!

Tonight I went to a concert. I don't care for concerts. It feels really artificial to me to stand all awkwardly while someone is up high singing, and some people dance and some people sway and some people just stand still. BUT, I absolutely love Dessa, so I shlepped out in the cold weather to see this amazingly talented woman.

Dressing to go to a crowded hall while it's cold outside is complicated. So, I chose this long tank top with the buttoned sweater over. To help me brave the -0 temps I layered with some arm warmers, a head wrap (so my carrie bradshaw bun wouldn't get messy, normally I wear a hat), and this amazing cape that pretty much feels like a blanket.

tank, sweater & jeans: Express, shoes & headwrap: Fun Sisters armwarmers: gift ~ Andes gift, Cape: Thrifted, Crossroads

photos by Andy Hardman.

Saturdays Are for Singing

On Saturday we sang karaoke with a bundle of wonderful people.

It was so very much fun. I love Saturdays.

I was excited to try leggings with jean shorts for the first time, and a Saturday night out seemed like the perfect time to try it. To maintain an appropriate Northern MN bundle-up, I wore a knee-length down trench and lined wool mittens when I was outside. And that coupled with the cowl and the Minnetonkas (warmest boots on earth), actually felt just right in the cold

plaid tank: Sik Su, cardigan: Forever 21 (gift from my mom), leggings & headband: Target, boots: Minnetonka, earrings: ND hotel gift shop, nail polish: Urban Outfitters ~ Purple 1, cowl: knitted by my mom :)

photos by Peanut.