minneapolis finds.

I thought I would post about some of my hometown treasures today- thrift and vintage stores. Some of my all-time favorite items have come from these stores and although it takes time and patience, can be totally worth the wait. (i.e. my marc by marc jacobs bag, a BCBG maxi, some super cool vintage silk scarves and my very favorite new flats)

Here are some of the stores in town that I would highly recommend:



 Rewind Vintage - 2829 Johnson Street NE Mpls • 4806 Chicago Ave S Mpls.

This store is definitely a place to frequently visit (sometimes you come away with nothing, other times you hit the jackpot) but I have found some seriously killer accessories here, including a brightly multi-colored woven belt, a couple vintage silk scarves and some awesome cowboy boots that I wear almost everyday in the fall. All for less than $75. Total. 

Opitz Outlet Center - 4320 Excelsior Blvd St. Louis Park

Wanting some serious designers in you closet? Then this is the place for you. up to 90% off some of their items, and let's just say gettting a Marc Jacobs bag for $150 is not out of the question. The other day, a friend of mine scored some super cute Cole Haan woven pumps for $30. That's Payless prices, people. 

Downside: You may have to bump thorough a crowd to get to that Alice and Olivia dress you saw on Selena Gomez. 

T.J. Maxx - specifically, the one in Knollwood Mall- 8322 Highway 7 St. Louis Park

This well-known discount store has multiple locations, but the one at Knollwood Mall blows the rest out of the water. Looking for Gucci? Marc by Marc Jacobs? Rebecca Taylor? T by Alexander Wang? You can find it all, just don't expect as much of a price cut as Opitz. 

(Update! My Reed Krakoff Gym II bag was actually found at theoutnet.com- an awesome website for designer goods at a fraction of the price!)

celebrity.

Oh, Shorts. So much more versatile than people give them credit for. Dressed up, dressed down, to the beach, out on the town or running errands, shorts can be worn in so many different ways- especially during the smokin' hot months of summer. Here are some perfect examples from Eva Longoria, Kate Moss and Tinsley Mortimer. 

outfit of the week.

I'm heading to the Governor's Mansion for a casual dinner on Thursday and needed an outfit that was both classy and fashionable without being too dressy. 

Here's an idea of what I put together...

(Skirt and top from Asos)

(Vintage Chanel. I wish.)

(Charles David sandals from Neiman's Last Call) 

(Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings from Shopbop)

(Statement cuff from Shopbop)

styled. essentials.

There are a few things every girl (and guy, for that matter) must have in her closet- one of them is a quality silk white blouse. They are extremely versatile, can be dressed up or down, and when fitted properly, make you look like a million bucks. Although I recommend spending the time and money on a great blouse, here are a few options across all price points. 

Bling-bling:

(Equipment blouse, $208 Bloomingdales)

Affordable:

(Blythe blouse, $110, J.Crew)

On a dime:

(Cocoon silk blouse, $49.50 (on sale!), Banana Republic)

sneak peek of the day.

As far as wedding cake goes, I am really having a hard time finding one unique and affordable. They all look so similar and the really beautiful cakes are WAY out of my price range. Another important quality about the cake for us is taste- since we are placing the focus on food and wine for our wedding, flavor is absolutely the most important aspect about it. 

When I came across this wedding cake, I instantly knew that if we were going to have one, this would would be it. It's unique, looks beautiful and does NOT have fondant (I'm not really a fan of the blanket of frosting)! 

What are your thoughts about this cake?

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celebrity inspiration.

Today while having my usual morning coffee and Pinterest routine, I came across this beautiful photo of Olivia Palermo. I thought I would share this inspiration with you as well. Mixing prints can be tricky, but Olivia pulled this off- absolutely flawlessly.