Depression...

Woke up to the rain tapping not so gently on my window and a migraine to boot...a far cry from the last few days at the Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas. Four days of sun and sand wrapped in the most luxurious of packages has swiftly come to a halt.


Today's only redemption, listening to Vampire Weekend's Contra, which provided the soundtrack for the weekend, is transporting me back to the beach front cabana, a margarita and humpback whales jumping in the distance. Bliss....for a cold, rainy moment.

Have you laughed today?

I love poking fun at hipsters. And while small parts of me envy their nonchalant style and
ability to make looking homeless (or frumpy, or unwashed) look good, they are just too intentionally ironic not to it point out. This blogger has taken back issues of Dwell Magazine, and made up faux scenarios for each shot. See my favorite post below, or click on the logo above and see for yourself.

Hats off to you.

In spite of the slight heat wave that we have had the past week, we are in the dead of winter. Sub zero temps leave little desire to put together a look that will most likely spend most of the evening layered under winter accoutrement.

Rather than spending time on whats going on under, get creative with whats going on over.

Today's edition: beanies (leave the pom poms at home)
The beanie had made major resurgence the past few years and is no longer just for hippie types. The key is to let just enough hair—sideburns or other— peeking out to avoid looking like a 12 year old. Bonus points for a little stubble.

Photos: Garance Dore

I have a crush on Scott Schuman...I do.

It was probably two years ago that I came across The Sartorialist blog on a recommendation of a friend. I was done for, since the first day, I have been a loyal follower, not only for the photographs but also for the conversations that the images started. In my mind, clothing yourself is the one thing that all walks of life can relate to, whether it be out of necessity or as a form of self expression, and Scott Schuman created a platform for such discussions.

Sitting in my car on a rainy June day, I chatted up Scott Schuman (aka The Sartorialist) on his upcoming book, travel and just how he defines his own personal style. A delight to talk to, I couldn't believe that I was discussing street fashion with the man who put it on the map! Definitly one of those once in a lifetime opportunities.

For the full interview and the rest of the August issue, click here. To purchase Scott's book, click here.

Reinstated....

Photo: The Flashdance (the best wedding DJ/photog duo ever)

And it feels so good! Starting today....I am back at this.
My summer has been stolen away with my new job...which I love (the job that is)!
I am now being exposed to some of the best in fashion, business, travel and get to share that with you! How exciting.

Coming this fall:
music.
style.
thoughts.
ideas.
love.

I'm Sorry, I'm Sorry, I'm Sorry.

A handful of apologies for the lack of posting in the past two months. Anyone, in my world knows of the demotion promotion....which has put me in a role that keeps me incredibly busy. Finally. I will make an effort to post more regularly....so check back.

On my iPod- Solid Gold

Last week, I heard a few songs by Solid Gold on the Current and instantly started lusting after their sound. Sounding a bit like MGMT, check out "Who you gonna run to?" and "Get over it." All songs are available on iTunes and the band will be playing January 28th at the Uptown. See you there.

Hair raising.

[photo: the sartorialist]

The French have always had a level of style that is hard to compete with, never fussy and always cool. Although I have taken to back-combing my hair for a little extra volume, I have never seen it executed on a man so well (or at all for that matter.)

So would you, could you? Or is that one to leave to the French?

On my iPod.

New EP out from Coldplay today.  In my opinion, these guys are brilliant and continue to evolve each release.  Plus, I am still on a cloud after their concert last weekend!  

Perfection.

Scott Schuman always hits the nail right on the head.  What a perfect transitional outfit from fall to winter.  Bonus, you can find the Irish Setter boots (by Red Wing) at Nokomis Shoe here in the Twin Cities.  

Scuff them up...let the laces loose....like I said, perfection.